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Ozark Society Foundation (OSF) is launching the second year of its Youth Engagement Grant program to support Student Environmental Projects. Grant proposals will be accepted from nonprofit organizations in the Ozark or Ouachita areas that engage students in environmental awareness and conservation activities. Projects must be community-based and involve elementary or secondary students. Priority will be given to nonprofits who have experienced an interruption to their revenue stream due to the pandemic. <br><br> Up to ten project funding grants between $1,000 and $3,000 will be awarded based on the scope and needs of the student activity. OSF will accept applications from August 23 to October 16, 2021. Award notification and funds distribution will occur by December 2021. Projects will have one year to complete their objectives. Final grant reports will be due by Monday, November 28, 2022. <br><br> “Projects should actively engage students in conservation efforts that have tangible outcomes,” said Roslyn Imrie, OSF board member and student grants committee chair. “Our program will encourage hands-on learning, service learning, community projects and activism during the pandemic. We are not looking for programs focused on classroom lectures or simple outdoor orientation.” <br><br> In 2020, the OSF Youth Engagement Grant program awarded seven grants totaling $10,000 to regional programs. Funded projects in both urban and rural areas introduced activities for student-built gardens and greenhouses, interactive environmental education, community improvement, watershed conservation and more. <br><br> Applicants for 2021 grants must be affiliated with a nonprofit organization, school or community group in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana or Missouri. Preference will be given to organizations that have experienced an interruption to their revenue stream due to the pandemic. Additional information and application forms for the OSF Youth Engagement Grant Program are located at www.ozarksociety.net/foundation/foundation-youth-grants. Questions can be emailed to: youthgrants@ozarksociety.net <br><br> About The Ozark Society Foundation<br> Established as a nonprofit organization in 1975, The Ozark Society Foundation works with the Ozark Society and other state organizations to support and promote conservation, education and recreation activity in the Ozark-Ouachita region and surrounding lowlands. OSF is a major publisher of high-quality conservation and nature-related books about the Ozark-Ouachita mountains region, having published more than two dozen books on the topic. Learn more at: www.ozarksociety.net

The Friends of the Springfield-Greene County Library will host their annual Book Sale at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds' E*Plex. <br><br> September 14 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm Friends night preview <br> September 15, 16, 17 10:00am -8:00pm<br> September 18 10:00 am- 5:00 pm Half Price Day.<br> September 19 1:00 - 5:00 pm Bag Day. Fill a bag for $1 or $5. <br><br> Face masks required for entry.

Whether your first television experience was with Howdy Doody, Roy Rogers Show, or Sesame Street, it was probably a memorable experience. <br><br> Did you know that the Springfield and Greene County community has a rich and creative history of bringing national television formats to the local screen in itsown unique style? The History Museum on the Square is so excited to share this story with our community. <br><br> Take a look back at Springfield’s children’s television with a display that includes videos and images and artifacts of Springfield shows like Birthday Party, Romper Room, Television Classroom, Sesame Street, and more. Also happening, the debut one of the History Museum's more recent artifact donations directly from the set of The Children’s Hour. Explore our community’s history and individual memories about local children’s television programming and how children’s entertainment has changed from the 1950s to today. <br><br> Exhibit Sponsor: Ozarks Studies Institue - Missouri State University Libraries.

Ozark Society Foundation (OSF) is launching the second year of its Youth Engagement Grant program to support Student Environmental Projects. Grant proposals will be accepted from nonprofit organizations in the Ozark or Ouachita areas that engage students in environmental awareness and conservation activities. Projects must be community-based and involve elementary or secondary students. Priority will be given to nonprofits who have experienced an interruption to their revenue stream due to the pandemic. <br><br> Up to ten project funding grants between $1,000 and $3,000 will be awarded based on the scope and needs of the student activity. OSF will accept applications from August 23 to October 16, 2021. Award notification and funds distribution will occur by December 2021. Projects will have one year to complete their objectives. Final grant reports will be due by Monday, November 28, 2022. <br><br> “Projects should actively engage students in conservation efforts that have tangible outcomes,” said Roslyn Imrie, OSF board member and student grants committee chair. “Our program will encourage hands-on learning, service learning, community projects and activism during the pandemic. We are not looking for programs focused on classroom lectures or simple outdoor orientation.” <br><br> In 2020, the OSF Youth Engagement Grant program awarded seven grants totaling $10,000 to regional programs. Funded projects in both urban and rural areas introduced activities for student-built gardens and greenhouses, interactive environmental education, community improvement, watershed conservation and more. <br><br> Applicants for 2021 grants must be affiliated with a nonprofit organization, school or community group in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana or Missouri. Preference will be given to organizations that have experienced an interruption to their revenue stream due to the pandemic. Additional information and application forms for the OSF Youth Engagement Grant Program are located at www.ozarksociety.net/foundation/foundation-youth-grants. Questions can be emailed to: youthgrants@ozarksociety.net <br><br> About The Ozark Society Foundation<br> Established as a nonprofit organization in 1975, The Ozark Society Foundation works with the Ozark Society and other state organizations to support and promote conservation, education and recreation activity in the Ozark-Ouachita region and surrounding lowlands. OSF is a major publisher of high-quality conservation and nature-related books about the Ozark-Ouachita mountains region, having published more than two dozen books on the topic. Learn more at: www.ozarksociety.net

Join us for the annual Sporting Clays Classic sponsored by Killian Construction &amp; presented by Bass Pro Shops When: Friday, September 17 Where: Ozarks Shooters Complex, Walnut Shade (between Springfield &amp; Branson on Highway 65) Morning round: Registration and continental breakfast at 8 a.m., with a 9 a.m. start time Raffle: Be sure to enter the raffle, which includes numerous outdoors equipment! Afternoon round: Registration and lunch at noon, with a 1 p.m. start time. Lunch: Served between rounds Great gift package: Each shooter receives several items, including logoed apparel Team photos: Each team receives a photo Price: $500 for a foursome, $150 for an individual Book your team: Call 417-889-3100

Whether your first television experience was with Howdy Doody, Roy Rogers Show, or Sesame Street, it was probably a memorable experience. <br><br> Did you know that the Springfield and Greene County community has a rich and creative history of bringing national television formats to the local screen in itsown unique style? The History Museum on the Square is so excited to share this story with our community. <br><br> Take a look back at Springfield’s children’s television with a display that includes videos and images and artifacts of Springfield shows like Birthday Party, Romper Room, Television Classroom, Sesame Street, and more. Also happening, the debut one of the History Museum's more recent artifact donations directly from the set of The Children’s Hour. Explore our community’s history and individual memories about local children’s television programming and how children’s entertainment has changed from the 1950s to today. <br><br> Exhibit Sponsor: Ozarks Studies Institue - Missouri State University Libraries.

The Friends of the Springfield-Greene County Library will host their annual Book Sale at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds' E*Plex. <br><br> September 14 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm Friends night preview <br> September 15, 16, 17 10:00am -8:00pm<br> September 18 10:00 am- 5:00 pm Half Price Day.<br> September 19 1:00 - 5:00 pm Bag Day. Fill a bag for $1 or $5. <br><br> Face masks required for entry.

Ozark Society Foundation (OSF) is launching the second year of its Youth Engagement Grant program to support Student Environmental Projects. Grant proposals will be accepted from nonprofit organizations in the Ozark or Ouachita areas that engage students in environmental awareness and conservation activities. Projects must be community-based and involve elementary or secondary students. Priority will be given to nonprofits who have experienced an interruption to their revenue stream due to the pandemic. <br><br> Up to ten project funding grants between $1,000 and $3,000 will be awarded based on the scope and needs of the student activity. OSF will accept applications from August 23 to October 16, 2021. Award notification and funds distribution will occur by December 2021. Projects will have one year to complete their objectives. Final grant reports will be due by Monday, November 28, 2022. <br><br> “Projects should actively engage students in conservation efforts that have tangible outcomes,” said Roslyn Imrie, OSF board member and student grants committee chair. “Our program will encourage hands-on learning, service learning, community projects and activism during the pandemic. We are not looking for programs focused on classroom lectures or simple outdoor orientation.” <br><br> In 2020, the OSF Youth Engagement Grant program awarded seven grants totaling $10,000 to regional programs. Funded projects in both urban and rural areas introduced activities for student-built gardens and greenhouses, interactive environmental education, community improvement, watershed conservation and more. <br><br> Applicants for 2021 grants must be affiliated with a nonprofit organization, school or community group in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana or Missouri. Preference will be given to organizations that have experienced an interruption to their revenue stream due to the pandemic. Additional information and application forms for the OSF Youth Engagement Grant Program are located at www.ozarksociety.net/foundation/foundation-youth-grants. Questions can be emailed to: youthgrants@ozarksociety.net <br><br> About The Ozark Society Foundation<br> Established as a nonprofit organization in 1975, The Ozark Society Foundation works with the Ozark Society and other state organizations to support and promote conservation, education and recreation activity in the Ozark-Ouachita region and surrounding lowlands. OSF is a major publisher of high-quality conservation and nature-related books about the Ozark-Ouachita mountains region, having published more than two dozen books on the topic. Learn more at: www.ozarksociety.net

State of the Ozarks has scheduled the fifth annual State of the Ozarks Fest for 10AM to 6PM, Saturday, September 18, in downtown Hollister. <br><br> The one-day street festival celebrates contemporary and traditional Ozarks culture as well as showcases regional artisans, craftsmen, businesses and entertainment. State of the Ozarks Fest spans historic Downing Street. <br><br> “It’s hard to believe this is already our fifth festival,” says Joshua Heston, editor-in-chief of State of the Ozarks online magazine and event creator. “The festival is different from many other Ozarks events. We actively celebrate both creativity and community. It can be a very inspiring and positive experience for attendees and participants alike.” <br><br> State of the Ozarks Fest ’21 has already scheduled the Order of the Red Boar (medieval combat), Candy Paradise Idols (anime dance group), Silver Anvil Metalcraft (Forged in Fire competitor demonstrations), blacksmith Kirk Lewis, Ozarks vocalist Luke Acker, and frontier displays by 19th century re-enactors Brent and Becky Paschall.

Whether your first television experience was with Howdy Doody, Roy Rogers Show, or Sesame Street, it was probably a memorable experience. <br><br> Did you know that the Springfield and Greene County community has a rich and creative history of bringing national television formats to the local screen in itsown unique style? The History Museum on the Square is so excited to share this story with our community. <br><br> Take a look back at Springfield’s children’s television with a display that includes videos and images and artifacts of Springfield shows like Birthday Party, Romper Room, Television Classroom, Sesame Street, and more. Also happening, the debut one of the History Museum's more recent artifact donations directly from the set of The Children’s Hour. Explore our community’s history and individual memories about local children’s television programming and how children’s entertainment has changed from the 1950s to today. <br><br> Exhibit Sponsor: Ozarks Studies Institue - Missouri State University Libraries.