Community Calendar

Take a break from the heat and help end hunger at Springfield-Greene County Park Board swimming pools this summer. From May 26 to September 1, between 5:30 and 6:30 pm daily, admission to all outdoor pools is $1 or free when you bring one canned food item per person.

Special Hours:
Discounts on these special days

Memorial Day, May 26:
Splash & Sizzle at Fassnight and Silver Springs pools, 1-6:30 p.m.

Juneteenth, June 19:
Splash and Sizzle at Fassnight and Silver Springs, pools 1-6:30 p.m.

Independence Day, July 4:
Splash & Sizzle at Fassnight and Silver Springs pools, 12-5:30 p.m.

Park Day Reunion, August 2:
Splash and Sizzle at Silver Springs pool, 1-6:30 p.m.

National Night Out, August 5:
Splash and Sizzle at Meador, 5-7 p.m.

Starting August 11, only Fassnight will be open. Fassnight will only be open on weekends.

Labor Day, Sept. 1:
Splash & Sizzle at Fassnight pool, 1-6:30 p.m.

Visit the Springfield-Greene County Park Board website for more info and a complete pool schedule.

Isaac Newton discovered that light is made up of colors. Find out how with this craft.

Adults are invited to attend Exploring Genealogy at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20, in the Library Center Story Hour Room, 4653 S. Campbell Ave.

Archivists from the State Historical Society of Missouri's Springfield Research Center will introduce available resources for genealogical, local and historical research. Learn how to access the society's archives, including manuscripts, newspapers, photographs, art and editorial cartoons, and get tips for finding the best materials for your project. This program is sponsored by the Ozarks Genealogical Society.

For more information on this free program call 417-882-0714.

Create a botanical masterpiece using new and classic watercolor techniques.

This class is for adults.

It’s an afternoon of competitive family fun with a variety of board games for all skill levels. Snacks included.

Conservatory of the Ozarks will host group Vocal Techniques classes with Ms. Heather Wednesday from 6-7 pm, June 4 – August 28.

Registration is required.

Take a break from the heat and help end hunger at Springfield-Greene County Park Board swimming pools this summer. From May 26 to September 1, between 5:30 and 6:30 pm daily, admission to all outdoor pools is $1 or free when you bring one canned food item per person.

Special Hours:
Discounts on these special days

Memorial Day, May 26:
Splash & Sizzle at Fassnight and Silver Springs pools, 1-6:30 p.m.

Juneteenth, June 19:
Splash and Sizzle at Fassnight and Silver Springs, pools 1-6:30 p.m.

Independence Day, July 4:
Splash & Sizzle at Fassnight and Silver Springs pools, 12-5:30 p.m.

Park Day Reunion, August 2:
Splash and Sizzle at Silver Springs pool, 1-6:30 p.m.

National Night Out, August 5:
Splash and Sizzle at Meador, 5-7 p.m.

Starting August 11, only Fassnight will be open. Fassnight will only be open on weekends.

Labor Day, Sept. 1:
Splash & Sizzle at Fassnight pool, 1-6:30 p.m.

Visit the Springfield-Greene County Park Board website for more info and a complete pool schedule.

Adults are invited to attend Travelogue at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 Brentwood Blvd.

Sit back, relax and enjoy an afternoon in England. Experience the beauty of Yorkshire, from rolling hills to brooding moors and cascading "fosses," through the photos and stories of Library staffer Ashley Fillmer's springtime adventure.

For more information on this free program call 417-883-1974.

Create new soft animal friends to add to your collection of stuffies.

Maximize your harvest with simple methods to keep your garden growing well into fall and beyond.