Community Calendar

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.

Rehearsals: Mondays from 4:30-5:30 pm beginning August 25

Parent Meeting: Monday, August 25, 5:30-6:00 pm

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.

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.

Conservatory of the Ozarks will host group Artist Development classes with Ms. Heather Thursdays from 6-7 pm, June 5 – August 29.

Registration is required.

The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host an Introduction to Grant Writing workshop August 29 at MSU's eFactory. Both seasoned grant writers and newcomers are welcome.

Learn how to write, research and locate funding sources, as well as where to find grant writing tips and tutorials that have taken years of expertise to cultivate.

Registration is required.

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.

Fishing a stream from the bank or by wading through its shallow parts is a great way to catch fish and to enjoy the area’s outdoor beauty.

People can learn more about fishing an Ozarks stream at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program “Stream Fishing – Big Sugar Creek.” This program will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 6 at MDC’s Deep Ford Access in McDonald County. At this program, MDC Office Supervisor Tim Smith will lead participants in stream-fishing trip on this MDC-owned access on Big Sugar Creek near Pineville. This program is part of a series of stream-fishing programs being put on by the staff at MDC’s Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center in Joplin. These programs are designed to provide hands-on fishing opportunities at a variety of stream locations in the southwest corner of the state.

Participants in the Sept. 6 program are encouraged to bring their own fishing equipment and bait, but a limited amount of equipment will be available. Participants between the ages of 16 and 64, unless otherwise exempt, must possess a valid Missouri fishing permit. Individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. People can register for this event at:

https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/209306

For details about this program or for directions to Deep Ford Access, people can contact Smith at Tim.Smith@mdc.mo.gov.

MDC’s Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center is located at 201 W. Riviera Drive in Joplin. People can stay informed about upcoming virtual and in-person programs at the Shoal Creek Center by signing up for text alerts and e-mail bulletins. They can sign up for Shoal Creek Center text alerts by calling 417-629-3434.