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.

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.

Take the first step toward a healthier home. Learn how shopping on a budget, cooking healthy recipes and incorporating daily exercise can help build lasting wellness. Registration opens July 22.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the National Deer Association (NDA) invite landowners, land managers, and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join them online for a free webinar on open-land management practices to enhance white-tailed deer habitat on their properties.

This live Zoom webinar on “Wildflowers and Whitetails” will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. It will begin with a presentation by the MDC private lands deer biologist followed by MDC and NDA staff answering participants’ questions.

Save this link for the free Zoom webinar on “Wildflowers and Whitetails” and click on it on Aug. 26 at 6 p.m.: short.mdc.mo.gov/4tY 

LONG LINK: us06web.zoom.us/j/87901384930?pwd=cQpnUMDuLWGWscUS4AL4D0OArDG5uI.1#success

For those who have not previously used Zoom on their selected device, click the link ahead of time and follow the prompts to install the free Zoom software.

This webinar is the third presentation within MDC’s and NDA’s free 2025 Missouri Deer Management Webinar Series via Zoom. The final upcoming webinar within the series will be Utilizing Prescribed Fire for Deer Management and will be held on Sept. 9 at 6 p.m.

Watch the previous webinar on Forests, Woodlands, and Whitetails at youtube.com/watch?v=3lsLhavOJac.

Learn more about deer management at mdc.mo.gov/your-property/improve-your-property/wildlife-management/deer-management

Whether you enjoy fishing area streams or you like to relax by spending a day paddling a local waterway, a kayak is a great way to connect with the outdoors.

People can learn more about these popular watercrafts at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Aug. 26 program “Paddle Sports: Kayak Skills.” This program will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and will be taught at MDC’s Allen Bridge Access, which is two miles east of Neosho on Shoal Creek in Newton County. People can register for this program at:

https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/210670

At the Aug. 26 program, MDC Conservation Educator Andy Rhodes will discuss the basic equipment, paddle strokes, and knowledge needed to paddle Missouri’s streams and lakes safely. Participants will also have opportunities to test their paddling skills on Shoal Creek. Program participants should dress for the weather and wear clothes that can get wet.

Though this program is free, registration is required to participate. Use the link above and please provide a valid email.

This Aug. 26 program is coordinated by the staff at MDC’s Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center, which is located at 201 W. Riviera Drive in Joplin. People can stay informed about upcoming programs at the Shoal Creek Center by signing up for text alerts and e-mail bulletins. People who have questions about how to sign up for text alerts from the Shoal Creek Center can call 417-629-3434.

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.

Community Partnership of the Ozarks will host its next Day of hope on August 27 with free vision screenings, vision exams and glasses for those who qualify.

Hosted by Community Partnership of the Ozarks' Ozarks Alliance to End Homelessness, the Day of Hope supports those experiencing poverty or homelessness.

Information at oaeh@cpozarks.org

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board and the Downtown Springfield CID will host the Wednesday Concerts @ Noon series, Wednesdays at noon throughout the month of June at Founders Park.

Enjoy a half-hour lunchtime concert and bring your lunch.

June 4: Springfield Community Jazz Ensemble

June 11: The Traveling Troubadours

June 18: Springfield Little Theatre's Y.E.S. Troupe

June 25: Jazz!

https://parkboard.org/founders#concerts

Springfield Little Theatre’s Elementary School Performance Troupes are split between six different groups: Troupers In Training, Landers Kids, and Young Artists and many also participate in the Elementary Acting Troupe. These troupers are learning the foundational principles of the performing arts and honing their skillset. The Elementary Troupes perform at community events throughout the season.

Auditions: Wednesday, August 27, 4:30-6:00 pm

Audition Workshop (Optional): Wednesday, August 13, 4:30-6:00 pm
Be prepared to present a musical theatre vocal selection with an instrumental track. You will be led through a dance combination.

Parent Meeting: Tuesday, September 2, 6:00-6:30 pm

Camp: Tuesday, September 2 – Friday, September 5, 4:00-4:30 pm/4:30-6:00 pm

Rehearsals: Wednesdays from 4:00-4:30 pm (Theatre Games and Storytelling Optional Membership)/4:30-6:00 pm (Musical Theatre Troupe) beginning September 10

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.