Community Calendar

Citizens interested in a behind-the-scenes look at the Springfield Police Department’s practices and policies can apply now for the 2026 Citizens Police Academy beginning in August.

The program curriculum covers a variety of topics including police policies, organizational structure, investigative processes, and policing tactics. Participants complete 33 hours of instruction over 11 weeks, meeting every Tuesday beginning August 12.

The academy’s goal is to give citizens a better understanding of how the police department functions and an inside look at the challenges officers face when working to serve the community.

Applications must be received by July 5, 2026, at 5 p.m. Late applications will not be considered. Interested Springfield residents can apply online.

Applicants MUST be Springfield residents who are at least 18 years of age. Applicants must pass a basic background investigation to be eligible.

Camp Claw is back for Summer 2026
Registration is open March 2nd until May 30th
Rock climbing, pool parties, sports, games, and so much more
From June 8 to July 31 MSU Campus Recreation hosts week long day camps where your camper (ages 6-12) can make life long friends and memories. Find out more on their webpage: https://www.missouristate.edu/Recreation/camp-claw.htm

Adults are invited to attend Microsoft Word Basics from 10 a.m.-noon on Tuesday, May 26, in the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Computer Training Center, 397 E. Central St.

Learn the basics of Microsoft Word: create, edit and save documents, change font size, style and color, create lists and use spell–check to edit documents.

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

Citizens interested in a behind-the-scenes look at the Springfield Police Department’s practices and policies can apply now for the 2026 Citizens Police Academy beginning in August.

The program curriculum covers a variety of topics including police policies, organizational structure, investigative processes, and policing tactics. Participants complete 33 hours of instruction over 11 weeks, meeting every Tuesday beginning August 12.

The academy’s goal is to give citizens a better understanding of how the police department functions and an inside look at the challenges officers face when working to serve the community.

Applications must be received by July 5, 2026, at 5 p.m. Late applications will not be considered. Interested Springfield residents can apply online.

Applicants MUST be Springfield residents who are at least 18 years of age. Applicants must pass a basic background investigation to be eligible.

Camp Claw is back for Summer 2026
Registration is open March 2nd until May 30th
Rock climbing, pool parties, sports, games, and so much more
From June 8 to July 31 MSU Campus Recreation hosts week long day camps where your camper (ages 6-12) can make life long friends and memories. Find out more on their webpage: https://www.missouristate.edu/Recreation/camp-claw.htm

Citizens interested in a behind-the-scenes look at the Springfield Police Department’s practices and policies can apply now for the 2026 Citizens Police Academy beginning in August.

The program curriculum covers a variety of topics including police policies, organizational structure, investigative processes, and policing tactics. Participants complete 33 hours of instruction over 11 weeks, meeting every Tuesday beginning August 12.

The academy’s goal is to give citizens a better understanding of how the police department functions and an inside look at the challenges officers face when working to serve the community.

Applications must be received by July 5, 2026, at 5 p.m. Late applications will not be considered. Interested Springfield residents can apply online.

Applicants MUST be Springfield residents who are at least 18 years of age. Applicants must pass a basic background investigation to be eligible.

Camp Claw is back for Summer 2026
Registration is open March 2nd until May 30th
Rock climbing, pool parties, sports, games, and so much more
From June 8 to July 31 MSU Campus Recreation hosts week long day camps where your camper (ages 6-12) can make life long friends and memories. Find out more on their webpage: https://www.missouristate.edu/Recreation/camp-claw.htm

Adults are invited to attend Microsoft Excel Basics from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, May 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 417-862-0135.

💰 Ready to take control of your finances? Join our 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲: 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬!

This FREE 4-week class meets Thursdays from May 28 through June 25, 6–7 PM at the O’Reilly Center for Hope (1518 E. Dale St., Springfield).

Learn how to:
💵 Manage money with confidence
🎯 Reach your financial goals
📊 Build a realistic budget

Participants may also qualify for:
✅ A $100 savings match
✅ A $50 incentive for completing all 4 weeks
✅ A zero-fee savings account

Register today by scanning the QR code or visiting: bit.ly/MakingSenseOfMoney2026

Community Partnership of the Ozarks' (CPO) mission is to help build resilient children, healthy families, and stronger neighborhoods & communities. Learn more by visiting www.cpozarks.org