Community Calendar

The White River Group of the Sierra Club will meet December 2 at the Schweitzer Brentwood Library.

Maille Auterson, Executive Director and Co-Founder & Kevin Prather, Farm Coach, of the Springfield Community Gardens will present on regenerative growing practices, “Organic” and “Real Organic” standards, and the Certified Naturally Grown movement, all within the broader context of land and community stewardship. They’ll also share how hands-on learning empowers people to connect with soil, food, and one another. Learn how growing food can build stronger, more resilient communities.

Turn favorite reads into mini decorations for the tree.

The Historic Gillioz Theatre Presents:
Christmas With The Celts

Thursday, December 4th, 2025

Doors: 7:00PM
Show: 8:00PM
Tickets on sale NOW
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The original national PBS show Christmas with The Celts aired on over 200 PBS channels across the U.S., Canada and on the BBC in Ireland for three years. This successful TV show was the initial spark, which created a huge demand for the production bringing them into Performing Arts Centers, Theaters, and large casinos every year.

The high-stepping spirited musical selections have audiences clapping along from the first lively renditions of popular contemporary Christmas classics. The show presents a perfect combination of modern Christmas hits, lively ancient Irish Carols, hilarious spontaneous humor, thrilling Irish dancing, a children’s choir and meaningful Christmas ballads with lush string arrangements giving audiences a most memorable interactive Christmas experience.

Show founder and Producer Ric Blair says, “You can’t listen to Celtic music and not be happy. Christmas with the Celts isn’t just a concert; it is a spiritual experience of music and dance uniting communities. It’s about bringing young and old together. It is a music of the people. I think that is why this unique melding of modern Christmas hits and organic Celtic instrumentation continues to resonate and grow in popularity every year with audiences.”

Watershed will meet December 5 with a presentation on the Springfield Public Schools Outdoor Education Showcase with Brad Brummel, Coordinator of Health and Physical Education for Springfield Public Schools.

Brad has been on Team SPS for 18 years. This is his 8th serving in his current role of supporting teachers with curriculum, instructional supplies, professional learning, community partnerships, and student experiences. In the eight years, Brad has expanded the Outdoor Education programming by increasing student enrollment, expanding the curriculum, and securing community partners to enhance student experiences.

Following the presentation the Natural Resources Conservation Service will give a quarterly update, and meeting attendees are encouraged to share brief updates. Coffee and pastries provided.

Neighbors and Friends of Table Rock Lake will host the 24th annual Christmas Tour of Homes and Holiday Boutique December 5-6 in the Table Rock Lake Area.

The Holiday Boutique will be held at the Kimberling Area Library with local vendors, basket raffles, crafts, baked goods and more.

Homes will be open from 10 am to 4 pm, and the Boutique hours will be from 9 am to 4 pm.

Tickets are required.

The Springfield Regional Arts Council will host its annual $100 and Under Art Market on December 5 with local makers, creators and artists selling their handmade items.

This event has supported SRAC member artists by helping them sell over $20,000 in art annually through the $100 and Under Art Market, held each December since 2016.

The Midtown Neighborhood Association will host its annual Victorian Christmas Homes Tour December 5 and 6 with five homes built during the late 1800s and early 1900s, along with Sacred Heart Church, built in 1882. The church will also host a craft fair.

Friday, December 5: 5 pm - 9 pm
Saturday, December 6: 12 pm - 4 pm

The tour begins at the Drury Diversity Center in the historic Washington Avenue Church at the corner of Drury Lane and Bob Barker Boulevard. Shuttles will be available from the Diversity Center to all stops. Park in the lot adjacent to the Diversity Center or in the lot directly across the street. Street parking is not recommended.

Tickets are available in advance or at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased online through PayPal @midtownsgf or Venmo @Midtown214, or in person at Springfield Mercantile, Maschino's, Enterprise Lanes, Sunshine Lanes, and Sacred Heart Church.

Nationally known nature photographer Tim Ernst will return to the Springfield Conservation Nature Center December 5 to share images and celebrate the 50th anniversary of his work in the Buffalo National River area.

Ages 12 and up. Registration is required.

Neighbors and Friends of Table Rock Lake will host the 24th annual Christmas Tour of Homes and Holiday Boutique December 5-6 in the Table Rock Lake Area.

The Holiday Boutique will be held at the Kimberling Area Library with local vendors, basket raffles, crafts, baked goods and more.

Homes will be open from 10 am to 4 pm, and the Boutique hours will be from 9 am to 4 pm.

Tickets are required.

The Midtown Neighborhood Association will host its annual Victorian Christmas Homes Tour December 5 and 6 with five homes built during the late 1800s and early 1900s, along with Sacred Heart Church, built in 1882. The church will also host a craft fair.

Friday, December 5: 5 pm - 9 pm
Saturday, December 6: 12 pm - 4 pm

The tour begins at the Drury Diversity Center in the historic Washington Avenue Church at the corner of Drury Lane and Bob Barker Boulevard. Shuttles will be available from the Diversity Center to all stops. Park in the lot adjacent to the Diversity Center or in the lot directly across the street. Street parking is not recommended.

Tickets are available in advance or at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased online through PayPal @midtownsgf or Venmo @Midtown214, or in person at Springfield Mercantile, Maschino's, Enterprise Lanes, Sunshine Lanes, and Sacred Heart Church.