Community Calendar

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department presents the "Hey Man, You Good?" Men's Coffee Crew, Wednesday mornings in April from 8:30 to 10 at Traveler's Coffee on S National. Men are invited to "take a breather, talk it out, or just listen."

The Springfield Vegan Chef Challenge will be held during the month of May with a celebration of new vegan dishes across town. Businesses across the area will showcase special vegan menu items, giving everyone the opportunity to explore creative plant-based dishes crafted by talented local chefs.

🗓 How It Works:
- Visit participating restaurants throughout Springfield
- Try their exclusive vegan offerings
- Share your experience—vote, comment, post photos of your favorite meals, and tag us at @veganchefchallengeMW

This event is open to everyone—not just vegans.

The Springfield Conservation Nature Center will host a program on migrating birds with Volunteer Naturalist Myra Scroggs. This indoor/outdoor program is for ages 7 and up. No registration is required.

A gathering of concerned relatives and friends facing the reality that problems of someone close to them are seriously affecting their lives and their ability to function.

Families Anonymous® members are dedicated to practicing a constructive approach in dealing with the family illness of addiction and behavioral issues.

Learn from shared experiences and wisdom, that you are not alone, and that there is a better way. FA is compatible with other 12 step programs and benefits the friends and families despite whether their loved with an addiction or behavioral problems is seeking recovery or not.

Families Anonymous is a group of new friends who won't be shocked by the nature of your problems and will stand by you as you learn how to gain sanity and serenity in your life , and people just like you, helping other people just like you.

Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater
Book by Doug Wright

Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and Disney film that was produced by Howard Ashman and John Musker and written and directed by John Musker and Ron Clements. Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions.
Disney's The Little Mermaid is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

RUNTIME: Approx. 2 hours and 35 minutes, including one-fifteen minute intermission
RATING: G, suitable for all audiences
LOCATION: The Landers Theatre

TICKET PRICES
ADULTS $17.00 - $40.00
SENIORS (62+)/ STUDENT /MILITARY $17.00 - $40.00
CHILDREN (ages 12 and under) $17.00 - $40.00
For special pricing for groups of 10+ visit our Group Sales page.
+$5 per ticket processing fee
+$3 per order Landers Theatre Historic Building Preservation fee
+$2 per order Springfield Little Theatre Endowment Fund

The Springfield Vegan Chef Challenge will be held during the month of May with a celebration of new vegan dishes across town. Businesses across the area will showcase special vegan menu items, giving everyone the opportunity to explore creative plant-based dishes crafted by talented local chefs.

🗓 How It Works:
- Visit participating restaurants throughout Springfield
- Try their exclusive vegan offerings
- Share your experience—vote, comment, post photos of your favorite meals, and tag us at @veganchefchallengeMW

This event is open to everyone—not just vegans.

Blast off into galaxies far away during with special National Space Day-themed activities.

The Springfield Conservation Nature Center will host a hike at the Robert E. Talbot Conservation Area with Naturalist JD Kennedy.

Meet at the Nature Center and carpool. Bring a snack, water, and wear comfortable hiking shoes.

Ages 10 and up. Participants 10-17 must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Registration information at https://mdc.mo.gov/SouthwestEvents

Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater
Book by Doug Wright

Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and Disney film that was produced by Howard Ashman and John Musker and written and directed by John Musker and Ron Clements. Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions.
Disney's The Little Mermaid is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

RUNTIME: Approx. 2 hours and 35 minutes, including one-fifteen minute intermission
RATING: G, suitable for all audiences
LOCATION: The Landers Theatre

TICKET PRICES
ADULTS $17.00 - $40.00
SENIORS (62+)/ STUDENT /MILITARY $17.00 - $40.00
CHILDREN (ages 12 and under) $17.00 - $40.00
For special pricing for groups of 10+ visit our Group Sales page.
+$5 per ticket processing fee
+$3 per order Landers Theatre Historic Building Preservation fee
+$2 per order Springfield Little Theatre Endowment Fund

Young anglers will have opportunities to experience the fun of catching fish at Bennett Spring State Park’s Kids’ Fishing Day from 6:30 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. on May 3. It’s sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Bennett Spring Park Store.

Kids ages 15 and under can pick up free trout tags at the park store on May 2 from 5-8:30 p.m. and all day on the day of the event. A section of Zone 2 and Zone 3 at the park will be reserved for the youth anglers. Volunteers will be on hand to help. Kids are encouraged to bring their own fishing equipment. Parents are welcome to help kids, but adults are also asked to let children fish by themselves as much as possible. Only one pole may be used between the helper and the child. Adults are not allowed to fish in the designated kids’ fishing zone.

Volunteers are needed to help with this event. Individuals wishing to volunteer do not need to be experienced anglers. To help with Kids’ Fishing Day or to get more information, please call the Bennett Spring Hatchery at 417-532-4418 or e-mail Assistant Hatchery Manager Mike Perry at Michael.Perry@mdc.mo.gov. People can also get more information at:

https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/203963

Bennett Spring State Park is located approximately 12 miles west of Lebanon on Missouri Highway 64.