Weekend Outlook March 14-16, 2014

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• Learn about the Ozark Trail during the program “The Ozark Trail: 350 Miles and Growing” tonight (3/14) at 6:30 at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center. To register, 888-4237. Afterwards, meet with other area hikers for a social from 8 to 9. Snacks will be provided.
• The Ozark Community Center is holding an Indoor Garage Sale today and tomorrow (3/14-3/15) at the OC, 1530 W. Jackson in Ozark. Admission is $1, and children 12 and under get in free.
• Kids in preschool through 6^thgrade can see the movie “Planes,” rated PG, this morning (3/14) at 11 and “Cars,” rated G, this afternoon at 2 at the Library Center.
• Students in grades 4-8 are invited to create geometric modern art today (3/14) at 4 at the Library Station. To find out more, thelibrary.org.
• Kids in grades six through 12 will learn how to make and edit their own digital videos during the program “Movie Making 101” today at 4 at the Library Center. For more information, thelibrary.org.
• The Missouri State Baseball Bears will face Dallas Baptist today (3/14) at 3:05, tomorrow (3/15) at 2:05 and Sunday (3/16) at 1:05 at Hammons Field. For ticket information, 836-7678.
• Spring Break Geek Week continues through Monday (3/17) at the Discovery Center of Springfield. To learn more, discoverycenter.org.
• A dance is held every Friday night at 6:30 at the West Plains Senior Center. Admission is $5, and all ages are welcome.
• Acoustic Jam on the Square is each Friday at 7 pm at the West Plains Music Store. Take instruments and lawn chairs.
• The exhibit “Love on the Square 2,” featuring photo images of Springfield from the History Museum for Springfield-Greene County’s Betty Love collection, is on display at the historic Fox Theatre on Park Central Square through tomorrow (3/15). Hours are 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. Admission is $3.
• The Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade is tomorrow (3/15) at 2 in downtown Springfield. The parade will begin forming at noon at Benton and Commercial. Food booths and vendors open at noon, and an Irish Pet Contest starts at 12:30 at the Footbridge on Commercial St. To learn more, springfieldstpatsparade.org.
• The ShamRox 15K and 5K Run/Walk will be held tomorrow morning (3/15) starting at Dublin’s Pass, 2767 W. Republic Rd. For details, click here.
• The Ozarks Model Railroad Association will host its 36^thannual Ozarks Model Train Show tomorrow (3/15) from 9 am to 3 pm at Remington’s, 1655 W. Republic Rd. There will be lots of activities for kids and adults, train parts for sale, appraisers and more. Admission is $6 for adults, and children 12 and under get in free. For more information, omraspringfield.org.
• Christian County Master Gardeners will demonstrate how to plant a garden during a workshop tomorrow (3/15) from 1 to 4 at the Ozark Community Center. In case of rain, the event will be moved to March 22^nd. To find out more, 581-3558.
• Stop by the Springfield Conservation Nature Center tomorrow (3/15) between 1 and 4 to watch Nature and the Arts resident, potter and sculptor Ann Grotjan, create her unique form of artwork. Pieces will be available to purchase.
• The program “Nature and the Arts: Part of the Circle” will be held tomorrow night (3/15) at 7 at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center. Professional photographer Lloyd Grotjan will show his photos set to the music of Ozark Plateau and Twelve Moons. To register, 888-4237.
• John Michael Montgomery will perform tomorrow night (3/15) at 7 at the West Plains Civic Center Arena. Proceeds will benefit cystic fibrosis research at the University of Missouri. Tickets are $17 in advance or $22 at the door and $5 for children. For details, www.civiccenter.net.
• Rick Springfield will bring his “Stripped Down” show to the Gillioz tomorrow night (3/15) at 7. This show is a part of a special series of intimate solo performances with storytelling and interactive Q&A. For ticket information, 863-9491.
• The 1^stannual Foot Pursuit 5K and 8K Fun Run will be held tomorrow morning (3/15) beginning in the parking lot of Second Baptist Church, 3111 E. Battlefield. For details, footpursuit.org.
• Learn how to begin searching for your ancestors during the program “Beginning Genealogy” tomorrow (3/15) at 9:30 am and 1 pm at the Library Center. To register, 616-0534.
• Kids in grades 6-8 will learn how to build their own book during a “Book Arts” workshop tomorrow morning (3/15) at 10 at the Library Station. To learn more, thelibrary.org.
• The program “The Art of the Book” will start at 1 tomorrow (3/15) at the Library Station. For more information, thelibrary.org.
• See the silent movie, “The Kid,” tomorrow afternoon (3/15) at 2 at the Library Center.
• Enjoy dancing by Yolanda Lorge and Grupo Latino Americano tomorrow afternoon (3/15) at 3 at the Park Central Branch Library.
• See the movie “Beautiful Creatures,” rated PG-13, tomorrow night (3/15) at 6:30 at the Park Central Branch Library.
• The Missouri State softball team will face Bradley tomorrow (3/15) at noon and 2 and Sunday (3/16) at noon at Killian Sports Complex. For ticket information, 836-7678.
• The Farmers Market of the Ozarks is open Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm. To learn more, loveyourfarmer.com.
• An opening for the exhibit “Pioneer Voices,” which will feature stories and artifacts of the early years of Springfield and Greene County, will be held Sunday (3/16) from 1 to 4 at the Sherwood Building, 155 Park Central Square. For details, 831-1976.