May 14 Tuesday
The Uptown Talk Toastmasters Club will meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at noon at the Library Center's Auditorium for those looking to improve communication and leadership skills.
Pass the time on a long car ride with a handmade miniature game set. Recommended for grades 3 and up. No registration required.
May 15 Wednesday
You don't have to be a DAR member to use the Genealogical Research System (GRS) online portal. Leslie Wyman, Registrar for the Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will provide guidance on how to use the site when searching for family members, including those who served in the Revolutionary War.
Attendance Options: In person at The Library Center or Zoom for OGS members.
There are many ways to protect yourself and loved ones from medical costs. Learn the ins and outs of Medicare and the options available with a local financial planner. Recommended for adults, ages 18 and older. No registration required.
The Springfield-Greene County Park Board, in partnership with Downtown Springfield CID, will host Wednesday Concerts at Noon in Founders Park through May and June.
May 1: David HinsonMay 8: The Summit Prep All StarsMay 15: Kenny Key & Juanita LeeMay 22: Mike MacMay 29: Uke 66June 5: Y.E.S. TroupeJune 12: The Springfield Community Jazz EnsembleJune 19: The B-SidesJune 26: Coaches 4 Quartet
The Historic Gillioz will host a matinee screening of the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Based on Truman Capote’s novel, this is the story of a young woman in New York City who meets a young man when he moves into her apartment building. He is with an older woman who is very wealthy, but he wants to be a writer. She is working as an expensive escort and searching for a rich, older man to marry.
Ticket & Concession Voucher combo available. This includes a ticket to the film, a popcorn, and a non-alcoholic beverage.
Greene and Christian County seniors 60+ get a free combo ticket with proof of ID upon arrival.
May 16 Thursday
Adults are invited to attend Travelogue at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, at the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 Brentwood Blvd.
Honor Flight of the Ozarks board members Gary Ellison and Ned Reynolds will share the experiences of 81 veterans and 81 guardians on their day-long trip to visit memorials in Washington D. C., featuring photos from the May 2022 Honor Flight. The trip started at 5 a.m. and ended at 10 p.m. the same day; one veteran remarked, “It was an unforgettable experience.”
For more information on this free program call 417-883-1974.
Reluctant readers can build confidence by reading to these cute and supportive furry friends. Arrive early to secure your spot. Recommended for Pre-K – grade 6. No registration required.
Ready to learn ways to make your money work for you? Financially speaking, Community Partnership of the Ozarks' four-week Making Sense of Money (MSOM) course offers realistic tools to reach that goal.
💲Manage your money instead of it managing you.💲Develop habits to reach your financial goals.💲Establish a basic and reasonable budget.💲Be eligible to earn $100 Savings Match.💲Complete all four weeks and earn a $50 credit towards your utility bill.💲Open a zero-fee savings account.
Date: Thursday evenings - May 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30thTime: 5:00pm to 7:00pm (dinner at 5:15pm and class starts at 6:00pm)Location: The Fairbanks ~ 1126 N. Broadway Ave. ~ Springfield, MO 65802Cost: Free!
Registration is required & seating is limited. To register, email Kelly at kpaparella@cpozarks.org. There will be dinner and childcare.
It’s hard to tell which insects are helping or harming your garden. Buzz by and learn how to identify which is which. Recommended for adults, ages 18 and older. No registration required.