May 13 Wednesday
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.
May 14 Thursday
Camp Claw is back for Summer 2026Registration is open March 2nd until May 30thRock climbing, pool parties, sports, games, and so much moreFrom June 8 to July 31 MSU Campus Recreation hosts week long day camps where your camper (ages 6-12) can make life long friends and memories. Find out more on their webpage: https://www.missouristate.edu/Recreation/camp-claw.htm
Busiek State Forest is GOAS's go to destination during peak migration, yielding amazing numbers of migrants just outside Springfield's door step. This mid-week experience promises to avoid the big weekend crowds! Bring your lawn chair and join the group in our first official “Big Sit” bird watch at the peak of migration!
Time: 8:00 - 11:00 am
Meet: Busiek parking lotLeader: Becky Swearingen, (417) 766-1708
May 15 Friday
Home Education Series The ClawThe ClawBy DENVER CASADO, JESSICA PENZIAS, KERRY KAZMIEROWICZTRIMM, CHRISTYN BUDZYNA, & JACK MITCHELL
THE CLAW is presented through special arrangement with Beat by Beat Press. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Beat by Beat Press. • www.beatbybeatpress.comTHE CLAW is a part of Springfield Little Theatre Education Department’s Education Series, a learning lab for live productions.
RUNTIME: 45 minutes
AUDIENCE: THE CLAW is rated G
LOCATION: The Reynolds Auditorium, The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre237 S. Florence AvenueSpringfield, MO 65806
Springfield Little Theatre’s Education Series presents THE CLAW
The local pizza arcade’s mysterious claw machine has a mind of its own—selecting random kids and whisking them away to a strange new world! With quirky characters, hilarious misunderstandings, and a toe-tapping score, THE CLAW is a musical comedy adventure that proves even the most ordinary kids can rise to extraordinary challenges.
May 16 Saturday
Spring is a great time to gather and enjoy wild teas. We'll collect a few native plants, prepare them, and brew teas to sample. Learn about native plants and enjoy some tasty sips. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or have allergies before attending. Ages 10 and up. Registration required. Register online at mdc.mo.gov/SouthwestEvents or call 417-888-4237 for more information.
May 17 Sunday