Community Calendar

Dr. Neil Compton was an avid lover of nature, whose efforts led to protecting the Buffalo National River from being dammed. His passion for conservation cultivated a legacy that still thrives today at Compton Gardens and Arboretum in Bentonville, Arkansas, a Grow Native! Garden of Excellence.

Meagan Love, Compton Gardens Arboretum & Foresting the Future Tree Program Manager, will host this webinar on the founding, history, and continued purpose of Compton Gardens. Plants native to the Arkansas Ozarks will be highlighted, and display garden designs, stewardship specifics, and goals will be discussed.

This webinar, to be held via Zoom, will include a presentation and a live question-and-answer session.

Meagan Love is an Arkansas native, born and raised in Northwest Arkansas. She graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture. Over the past 28 years, Meagan has worked in many aspects of the horticulture industry, including greenhouse production and management, wholesale, retail, nursery management, landscape design and installation, and site management. By far her favorite job is working at Compton Gardens. The mission of Compton Gardens is to connect the community through nature, education, recreation, and preservation. Meagan is passionate about introducing and educating the public about the natural world that directly surrounds us.

Birdwatching is not only enjoyable, but also contributes valuable data to scientific research. Volunteer naturalists in the Nature Center’s Wildlife Viewing Area will share how you can participate in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count.

Drop by anytime between 10 am and 1 pm. All ages. No registration required. Call 417-888-4237 for more information.

See independent education in action at Saturdays at The Summit! Once a month The Summit explores preschool learning environments through play-based, hands-on activities. These free, hour-long Saturday sessions are for children ages 3 to 7 and their parents/caregivers who are not currently enrolled at The Summit.

Each session is centered on core pillars of The Summit's progressive education model, geared toward early learners. February's Bugs in Winter connects learners with outdoor education through cool and creepy critters!

Meet & Match: Valentine’s Day at Eden Animal Haven
An enchanting afternoon of matchmaking fun at Eden Animal Haven! Whether you’re looking for true love, a new best friend, or just some kitty cuddles, this Valentine’s Day event is the purr-fect match.
What to expect:
Meet adorable adoptable cats ready to steal your heart
Raffles & fun games
Snacks for our human guests
Plenty of kitty kisses
Valentine’s Day Special:
Enjoy $25 OFF all adoptions during the event! Sponsored by Stoll Real Estate!
Bring your friends, bring your family, and come fall in love at first purr.
We can’t wait to help you meet your match!

Shape, sculpt and style a funky creation using air dry clay. Recommended for grades 7-12.

Registration is required.

The Historic Gillioz Theatre Presents:
Movie Matinee: El Dorado
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Doors: 1:00PM
Show: 2:00PM
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This is a showing of the 1966 film El Dorado.
Heartless tycoon Bart Jason (Edward Asner) hires a group of thugs to force the MacDonald family out of El Dorado so he can claim their land. J.P. Harrah, the town's sheriff, is too deep in the throes of alcoholism to help the family. When Harrah's friend, noble elder gunfighter Cole Thorton (John Wayne), learns of the predicament, he travels to El Dorado with his upstart friend, Mississippi (James Caan), to help Harrah clean up in time for a shootout against Jason's men.
Ticket & Concession Voucher combo available. This includes a ticket to the film, a snack, and a non-alcoholic beverage.
Seniors 60+ get a free combo ticket with proof of ID upon arrival!
Producer level 26 Club Members have access to 1 FREE matinee ticket per film! If you are a Producer member, you can redeem your free ticket by selecting 26 Club Producer Member ticket

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 will be held 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟐–𝟓 𝐏𝐌 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦. Hosted by Community Partnership of the Ozarks (CPO), in partnership with the Greene County Children’s Division, Greene County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Child Advocacy Center, this 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞-𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 covers when to make a Hotline report, administrator responsibilities and liability, what happens after a report, follow-up information for reporters, and legal protections.
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫: www.jotform.com/200424231604136

CPO's mission is to ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑝 𝑏𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑑 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑛, ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑦 𝑓𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑛𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑏𝑜𝑟ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑑𝑠 & 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠. Visit www.cpozarks.org to learn more.

Please make plans to join Missi Hesketh and Will Westmoreland at this Barn Hall/Town Hall to discuss all things agriculture and what our farmers need out of their representation in DC.

Hosted by Congressional Candidate, Missi Hesketh, and guest co-host local farmer and nationally known host of “The Back Forty” podcast, Will Westmoreland. This event is about listening to our farmers and ranchers. Missi wants to hear what you need from your U.S. House Representative in Washington, D.C. This should be considered a non-partisan event to focus on the future of farming in southwest Missouri.

Please share with your AG friends and neighbors who may not be on social media so we can hear from them, as well. This should be considered a non-partisan event. Reservations requested for the free dinner by texting “Barn Hall” to 417-674-3481.

Lunch + Learn: Blueprint for Getting Involved — a casual, informative opportunity to learn more about Habitat for Humanity of Springfield and how individuals and businesses can make a meaningful local impact. During this Lunch, provided by Aviary Cafe, our team will walk through Habitat’s programs, volunteer opportunities, and ways to get involved, along with time to connect with others who care about strengthening our community. Lunch will be provided, and we’re grateful to UnitedHealthcare for sponsoring the event.

The GLO Market is a monthly event supporting local queer-owned businesses and resources. The market showcases local talent from artists and entrepreneurs.