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.

The Warrior's Journey will host a Military Appreciation Event August 28th to honor the service and sacrifice of all branches of the US Military while bringing the community together.

The event will include a live performance by the US Navy Band, local food trucks, and fireworks.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.

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.

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 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.

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.

When you think of music that lifts your spirit the moment the first note hits — you’re thinking of The Marshall Tucker Band. With a signature blend of Southern rock, blues, country, and jazz, they’ve been a cornerstone of American music since 1972. Now, this legendary group is bringing their powerful live show to Springfield for one unforgettable night.

From crowd favorites like “Can’t You See,” “Heard It in a Love Song,” and “Fire on the Mountain,” to deep cuts that longtime fans hold close, The Marshall Tucker Band’s setlist is packed with the songs that helped define a generation — and continue to inspire new ones. Their sound is at once nostalgic and fresh, carried forward by founding member and lead vocalist Doug Gray, along with a powerhouse lineup of veteran musicians.

With over 20 studio albums and countless live recordings, MTB’s music has found new life across streaming platforms, film, and television — proving their timeless appeal. Artists from Charlie Daniels to Lynyrd Skynyrd to Collective Soul have cited the band as an influence, and audiences across the country still flock to see their high-energy performances.

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.

The Fordland Community Betterment Association will host Wild West Day August 30 at Fordland City Park.

The day will feature kid zone games, food trucks, food vendors, crafts, Wild West enactments by Crooked River Posse, live music, a jam session from 1:30 to 3 pm, and Dunk the Mayor. Raffles and pony rides are also planned.

Preserve local history and help make a difference to an often overlooked part of our community. Cleaning supplies provided.