Community Calendar

Trinity Lutheran Church, Freistatt, will present “Journey of Promises”, a Christmas cantata, on December 20 under the direction of Carol McIntyre. 

The Dade County Community Theatre will present A Twisted Christmas Carol by Phil Olson December 12-20 at the Dade County ArtConnect Center.

Tickets are required.

Eden Village 2 will host Home for the Holidays: A Drive-Thru Light Experience December 19-21 with thousands of lights, cheerful displays and community to support the mission to make Springfield a city where no one sleeps outside.

The event is free to enter, but donations are accepted.

Adults are invited to attend Brentwood Movie Night from 6-8:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 29, at the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 Brentwood Blvd.

Grab the popcorn and bring your friends for a big-screen experience at the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, we’re watching “The Holdovers,” rated R.

For more information on this free program call 417-883-1974.

Members of the Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association will be on hand to demonstrate basic fly-tying techniques. Stop by anytime and learn how combinations of feathers, yarn, and thread can imitate insects or other food that will fool a fish. All ages. No registration required.

Registration is underway for adults to attend Making Family History Fun from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30, in the Library Center Annie Busch Auditorium, 4653 S. Campbell Ave.

Learn to prepare and record oral histories, upload them to Memories, collaborate with Albums, explore existing ancestral stories, and write personal stories for your descendants on Storied.com. Whether you're a beginner or experienced genealogy researcher, join FamilySearch's Glenn Whicker for an ongoing series of family history classes. This program is presented in partnership with FamilySearch.

For more information on this free program call 417-882-0714.

Celebrate the new year (a little early) with crafts, games and a special countdown to Noon!

The Springfield Conservation Nature Center will present Snakes of Missouri on December 31 for all ages.

Learn about the importance of snakes, common snake myths and how to identify some of Missouri's reptile residents.

The Missouri Department of Conservation will host a walk through the trails to start off the New Year on January 1.

Meet at the Ruth & Paul Henning Conservation Area at 10 am. Dress appropriately for the weather, wear hiking shoes or boots, and bring bottled water.

All ages. Registration is required by December 31.

The Ruth & Paul Henning Conservation Area is located in Branson on Hwy 76/376 between the Butterfly Palace and Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama & Adventure Park. (Leashed Pets are allowed on the hiking trails.)

Adults are invited to attend Meet at the Card Table from noon-4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, in the Library Center meeting room B, 4653 S. Campbell Ave.

Looking for a place to play cards or games with friends? Bring your own or play one of ours and meet new people.

For more information on this free program call 417-882-0714.