Community Calendar

This horse show featuring three-year-old horses was first held at the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association grounds in Ava, Missouri in 1980 as a showcase for young horses who've never been shown under saddle.

There will be divisions for both professional and amateur riders. The morning schedule beginning at 9:00 will have Versatility events such as Showmanship, Trail, Reining and Cattle Sorting. The evening competition beginning at 6:30 will include classes for Youth, Novice, Amateur and Professional riders. On Saturday morning starting at 8 am there is a Youth Pancake Breakfast as a kickoff for the Youth Seminar covering the history of the breed, horsemanship and craft time making Tie-Dye T-shirts.

This horse show featuring three-year-old horses was first held at the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association grounds in Ava, Missouri in 1980 as a showcase for young horses who've never been shown under saddle.

There will be divisions for both professional and amateur riders. The morning schedule beginning at 9:00 will have Versatility events such as Showmanship, Trail, Reining and Cattle Sorting. The evening competition beginning at 6:30 will include classes for Youth, Novice, Amateur and Professional riders. On Saturday morning starting at 8 am there is a Youth Pancake Breakfast as a kickoff for the Youth Seminar covering the history of the breed, horsemanship and craft time making Tie-Dye T-shirts.

Activities will start at 7:30 p.m. with a bounce house, balloon artist, juggling clown, circus themed photo booth, an Autism inclusive area and more.

At dusk, the movie "The Greatest Showman" starring Hugh Jackman and Zendaya will play.

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs.

On Saturday, June 10, 2023, the James River Basin Partnership, The City of Ozark, and the Ozark Mountain Paddlers will be hosting their annual River Rescue clean-up where volunteers will work together to remove trash from local waterways.

Kickoff your weekend alongside fellow water warriors by cleaning up a beautiful stretch of the Finley River from Lindenlure to Finley River Park in Ozark.

River Rescue is increasing the sustainability and accessibility of the clean up this year. The event will be free of charge; lunch and shuttling will be provided for all volunteers, however, there will not be t-shirts this year.

No boat? No Problem! A limited number of canoes are available, first-come, first-served. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

The James River Basin Partnership, formed in 1997, is an established Springfield, Missouri 501.c.3 that works to improve and protect our local water quality through various projects, programs, and education-outreach.

This horse show featuring three-year-old horses was first held at the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association grounds in Ava, Missouri in 1980 as a showcase for young horses who've never been shown under saddle.

There will be divisions for both professional and amateur riders. The morning schedule beginning at 9:00 will have Versatility events such as Showmanship, Trail, Reining and Cattle Sorting. The evening competition beginning at 6:30 will include classes for Youth, Novice, Amateur and Professional riders. On Saturday morning starting at 8 am there is a Youth Pancake Breakfast as a kickoff for the Youth Seminar covering the history of the breed, horsemanship and craft time making Tie-Dye T-shirts.

The annual Stomp The Blues Out of Homelessness music festival will be held June 10 at Community Blood Center of the Ozarks in Springfield.

The festival will raise money for Stomp The Blues' yearly projects with Revive 66 Campground, The Darr House, Laura's Home, Play it Forward SWMO.

Lineup
1:30 - Eliza Neals
3:30 - Albert Cummings
5:30 - Danielle Nicole
7:30 - Dana Fuchs

The Ray House Jamboree is a free event starting at 2 p.m. with live music, tours of the historic Ray House, and games and crafts for the kids. See a civil war encampment and cannon firing demonstrations at Tour Road Stop 5.

This year it is a Salute to the German Troops. A German-inspired meal will be served from 4-6 p.m. You must purchase meal tickets in advance. All proceeds help the Foundation preserve the rich history of the Ozarks and the Battlefield.

Schedule of Events:
2 pm - Stringfield (nyckelharpa, guitar, hammer dulcimer, concertina)

3 pm - Holmes Brigade Shirkers (traditional Civil War camp songs)

4 pm - Scotts are Out (old-time period music)

5 pm Back Porch Players (old-time period music)

2-6 pm - Tours of the Ray House

2-4 pm - Kids games and activities

Cannon firings on the hour at Tour Road Stop 5

4-6 pm - German-style meal.

Tickets sold in advance at www.wilsonscreek.com

The Child Advocacy Center will host a monthly Coffee for a Cause Open House every second Wednesday.

Sip coffee, tour the CAC, and meet with staff along the way to learn about the services they provide.

Visit www.childadvocacycenter.org to RSVP.

The State Historical Society of Missouri will host coffee and pastries for the new “Broadcasting the Ozarks: A History of RadiOzark” exhibit.

This exhibit showcases the history of Springfield’s RadiOzark Enterprises, the company behind nationally-known syndicated radio programs such as "The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show," "The Red Foley Show," and "Shorty Thompson’s Saddle Rockin’ Rhythm."

Learn about Springfield’s legacy as the “Crossroads of Country Music” and listen to audio clips from the RadiOzark Record Collection housed at the State Historical Society of Missouri’s Springfield Research Center. The exhibition is made possible by the Melinda J. McDaniel Charitable Trust, UW, Bank of America, N. A., Trustee.

The 17^th Annual GLOW presented by Ozark Chevrolet to benefit Children’s Smile Center is slated for Friday, June 16, 2023, beginning at approximately 8:45 p.m. at the Finley River Park in downtown Ozark. The 17^th Annual GLOW is held inside the grounds of the Sertoma Duck Race Festival and is free to the public.

Several hot air balloons will inflate just after dark providing an amazing light display against the night sky. Balloons are tethered to the ground and do not take flight so attendees can enjoy a 60 to 90 minute light show, pending weather and wind speeds. All attendees have the opportunity to see the very large and exquisite balloons close up, visit with the pilots and get in the basket to help keep the balloons inflated.

The 17^th Annual GLOW presented by Ozark Chevrolet is part of the two-day Sertoma Duck Race Festival June 16-17, with several activities taking place besides the GLOW on Friday evening, including live music in an entertainment area, food and drink booths, small business vendor booths, and a kids’ zone with various carnival-type attractions for families to enjoy. For more information about these activities, please visit 4csertoma.org. There are costs associated with many of these activities, including a $10 parking fee. There is no admission charge for the 17^th Annual GLOW presented by Ozark Chevrolet or the Sertoma Duck Race Festival.

“The GLOW is a fun event for all ages,” said executive director, Jackie Barger. “Rarely do people have the opportunity to see the balloons close up, but here you can visit with the pilots and then watch an amazing light show.” Barger continued, "We want everyone to know that the event is extremely sensitive to weather and wind conditions. The unpredictability of Ozarks weather means there is always a chance the event could not be held. Please keep informed through our Facebook page."

Proceeds from the 17^th Annual GLOW benefit Children’s Smile Center to provide dental care to children ages 1 to 19 and pregnant women covered by Missouri Medicaid who reside in Christian, Stone, Taney, Dade, Barry or Lawrence Counties through its three dental clinics located in Ozark, Branson West and Aurora.

Barger stated that people attending the 17^th Annual GLOW presented by Ozark Chevrolet need to plan to arrive well before the hot-air balloons begin to inflate, which should be in the vicinity of 8:30 to 9:00 p.m. Gates to the Festival grounds for the GLOW open at 5:00 p.m.

Barger wants to remind attendees to keep informed about the event through their Facebook page, 17^th Annual Hot Air Balloon Glow. Weather and wind conditions are monitored right up to the time of the balloons inflating, and pilots are very careful in making the decision to inflate their balloon based on local and area weather patterns, wind speeds, and weather fronts that move through the area from time to time.

For more information call (417)818-5718.