Community Calendar

Citizens Memorial Hospice will offer an eight-week bereavement support group series beginning Tuesday, September 16, at 10 am. 

The support group is open to anyone grieving the loss of a loved one and is free to attend. Sessions will be held in CMH Community Room 2 at Grand Missouri Bank, 1630 S Killingsworth Ave, in Bolivar.

The support group is designed to educate participants about grief and loss, help them develop coping and adapting skills, and provide emotional support.

The sessions will be led by CMH Hospice chaplains Austin McCrickard and Dustin Preston, along with counselors Terry Warren, LMSW; Angel Townsend, MSW; Kimberly Lannan, MSW; and hospice coordinator Connie Duryee.

Topics will include understanding the grief experience, managing complex emotions, coping with changes, preparing for holidays and special occasions, and finding meaning after loss.

Registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Duryee at 417-326-3585

Adults are invited to attend Microsoft Excel Basics from 10 a.m.-noon on Tuesday, Oct. 28, in the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Computer Training Center, 397 E. Central St.

Learn how to create and use spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. Add data to a spreadsheet, perform calculations and set up spreadsheets for printing.

For more information on this free program call 417-837-5011.

Adults are invited to attend Mastering Modern Technology from 1:30-3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the Ash Grove Branch Library, 101 E. Main St.

Explore the basics of today's technology and build the confidence to use it with ease, perfect for beginners.

For more information on this free program call 417-751-2933.

Springfield Little Theatre Education Department will present Lady Saturday's Creepy Cabaret October 28-30. Join the vampy vixen herself, Lady Saturday, for an evening where moonlight meets footlights and every number is fun enough to wake the dead!

This gleefully ghoulish variety show mashes wicked wit, haunted harmonies, and vintage vaudeville into one deliciously dark night out. Expect razor-sharp banter from balcony curmudgeons Rattler & Mouldorf, spectral showpieces from The EEK Sisters, and Manny Festation’s “booo-casting” of tongue-in-cheek sponsor spots. The mausoleum will come alive with crooners, cat-eyed Boo-lesque Dancers, and a Grave Manager who … well, let’s just say she’s having a rough afterlife.

It’s a little bit concert, a little bit creep-show, and a whole lot of monster mayhem—perfect for anyone who likes their laughs with a little bite.

PLEASE NOTE: This production may possibly feature theatrical fog, sudden loud noises, mild jump-scares, performers in the aisles, and playful audience interaction—plus the probable appearance of vampires, werewolves, vengeful revenants, and other things that go bump (and sing) in the night. Fun!

Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert offers a captivating experience, blending a live orchestral performance of the iconic series soundtrack with an immersive two-hour recap of the animated show’s three seasons on a full-size cinema screen. The projection preserves the original dialogue and sound effects, allowing the orchestra to seamlessly synchronize with the show scenes. The result? A truly grandiose and immersive concert experience, that breathes new life into the beloved series. Avatar: The Last Airbender, winner of the prestigious Peabody and Emmy® Awards, chronicles the heroic mission of Aang and his friends as they strive to defeat Fire Lord Ozai and reinstate balance among the Four Nations. Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert amplifies this epic odyssey, offering a unique opportunity to relive the series with a live orchestral performance. The live ensemble features a fusion of Eastern and Western traditional instruments, all meticulously composed and arranged by Jeremy Zuckerman, the original composer of the show’s music. Don’t let this amazing opportunity slip away and experience the world of Avatar like never before!

Springfield Little Theatre Education Department will present Lady Saturday's Creepy Cabaret October 28-30. Join the vampy vixen herself, Lady Saturday, for an evening where moonlight meets footlights and every number is fun enough to wake the dead!

This gleefully ghoulish variety show mashes wicked wit, haunted harmonies, and vintage vaudeville into one deliciously dark night out. Expect razor-sharp banter from balcony curmudgeons Rattler & Mouldorf, spectral showpieces from The EEK Sisters, and Manny Festation’s “booo-casting” of tongue-in-cheek sponsor spots. The mausoleum will come alive with crooners, cat-eyed Boo-lesque Dancers, and a Grave Manager who … well, let’s just say she’s having a rough afterlife.

It’s a little bit concert, a little bit creep-show, and a whole lot of monster mayhem—perfect for anyone who likes their laughs with a little bite.

PLEASE NOTE: This production may possibly feature theatrical fog, sudden loud noises, mild jump-scares, performers in the aisles, and playful audience interaction—plus the probable appearance of vampires, werewolves, vengeful revenants, and other things that go bump (and sing) in the night. Fun!

The White River Group of the Sierra Club will present Understanding the Climate Crisis: The Greatest Existential Threat to Our Future October 30 at the Library Center with scientist and environmentalist Joe Pitts.

Springfield Little Theatre Education Department will present Lady Saturday's Creepy Cabaret October 28-30. Join the vampy vixen herself, Lady Saturday, for an evening where moonlight meets footlights and every number is fun enough to wake the dead!

This gleefully ghoulish variety show mashes wicked wit, haunted harmonies, and vintage vaudeville into one deliciously dark night out. Expect razor-sharp banter from balcony curmudgeons Rattler & Mouldorf, spectral showpieces from The EEK Sisters, and Manny Festation’s “booo-casting” of tongue-in-cheek sponsor spots. The mausoleum will come alive with crooners, cat-eyed Boo-lesque Dancers, and a Grave Manager who … well, let’s just say she’s having a rough afterlife.

It’s a little bit concert, a little bit creep-show, and a whole lot of monster mayhem—perfect for anyone who likes their laughs with a little bite.

PLEASE NOTE: This production may possibly feature theatrical fog, sudden loud noises, mild jump-scares, performers in the aisles, and playful audience interaction—plus the probable appearance of vampires, werewolves, vengeful revenants, and other things that go bump (and sing) in the night. Fun!

Book by Thomas Meehan & Mark O’Donnell
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman
Based on the New Line Cinema film, written and directed by John Waters

Presented by Mosaic Arts Collective

Welcome to the ’60s—where the hair is high and the stakes are even higher!

Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Hairspray is a vibrant, feel-good celebration of individuality, love, and standing up for what’s right—set to an irresistible soundtrack of 1960s-style pop and soul.

It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad dreams of dancing on The Corny Collins Show. When she finally makes it on air, Tracy becomes an overnight sensation—and uses her new fame to fight for integration, challenge the status quo, and bring people together through rhythm and rebellion.

Big hair, big dreams, and even bigger heart—Hairspray is a joyous musical comedy that will have you dancing in your seat.

Celebrate the monster season with stories, songs and activities. Costumes are encouraged.