Here is What is Going on "In and Around Springfield, MO" February 24, 26 and 26, 2012
There are many things to do this weekend for FREE and for a price!
The Discovery Center is hosing the Reading Across America Seuss, and the Cat and Hat is going to make an Appearance. FUN!
Friday, February 24
Nixa Live Band Dance at 7 PM at Nixa Senior Center, 404 South Main St. Admission $3. 725-2322.
Christian Women's Conference February 24 and 25th, Harvest Fellowship Church at 20122 Lawrence, 2220, free admission February 24th. $20 for February 25. 830-8948 or 316-1783 email sanjaman@aol.com
Off The Chain 2012 Christian Concert 1-9pm Branson Central Dinner Theater at 625 Missouri 165. 877-463-4004 Tickets $10 online, $15 at the door.d
21st Annual Bull Blast
8pm, February 24th and 25th, Ozark Empire Fairgrounds at 3001 N. Grand Ave. Advance tickets $12, $4 for ages 12 and younger. Tickets at the door $15, $5 for ages 12 and younger. Free admission for children on February 24. Advance tickets are available at Cowboy Corral in Spokane and SoMo AgriCenter in Springfield 833-2660
Call of the Wild with Ralph Duren, 7-8pm, Springfield Conservation Center at 4601 S. Nature Center Way. Celebrate the diversity of wildlife in Missouri as you listen to Duren mimic and talk about animals in Missouri. All ages, FREE, registration required 888-4237
Springfield Missouri Spring Antique Postcard Paper Americana Show and Sale. 10am-6pm, February 24. 10am to 4pm, February 25th at Lamplighter Inn and Conference Center North, 2820 N. Glenstone Ave. Thousands of pre-1940 original historic pictures photos and postcards of towns and historical events sorted alphabetically by town priced individually, or in lots, as well as Vintage Holloween, Santa, Patriotic and more will be available for sale. FREE APPRAISALS, and buyers for most paper collectibles will be available. Members of the Ozark Mountains Stamp Club will be in attendance. Admission $3 for both days; early bird admission with entrance at 9am, on both days is $5. 451-3463 or 888-451-0340 email jmtaylor@ipa.net or
Saturday, February 25
Nixa Community Breakfast 7-10am at Nixa Community Center 404 South Main St. Cost $4, $3 ages 12 to 5, free for ages four and younger. 725-2322
Ozark Movie Day at the Library at 1pm at the Christian County Library 1005 N. 4th Ave. FREE 581-2432
Branson Free Sword Swallowing Show 2pm, at Ripley's Believe It or Not 3326 W. Missouri 76. FREE 337-5300 or email.
Biggest Night in Texas Hold Them Tournament to Benefit Forget-me-Not Horse REscue and Sanctuary at Osage Beach 6pm. The Bull Pin Missouri KK. All funds to be used to support the medical care for rescue forces residing at the Sanctuary. Admission fee $25, reservations contact Connie 573-216-3838 or email.
Springfield Cub Bella Concert Midwest Quarter-final for the International Competition of Collegiate A Cappella, 8pm Gillioz Theatre at 325 Park Central East. Tickets are $15, $12 for students, $10 for MSU students 573-752-1000
Hiking Club 8am-5pm, Springfield Conservation Nature Center 4601 S. Nature Center Way, naturalist Mike Mihalik will lead a hike along Stockton Lake. Meet at the Nature Center and carpool. Ages 18 to adults, FREE, registration required 888-4237
Read Across America Seuss Science Day presented by Mercy Children's Hospital and Ozark Public Television 9am-5pm, Discovery Center 438 St. Louis Street. Springfield Greene County Library staff will be reading a variety of Dr. Seuss books at the Discovery Center. The Discovery Center will have science activity stations. AND THE CAT IN THE HAT will make an appearance. Admission $5. 862-9910
Salute Boy Scout Collections Exhibit Opening 10am-2pm, Dr. Michael J Clark History Museum of Ozarks Scouting at 1616 South Eastgate Ave. Refreshments provided, FREE! 883-2534.
Springfield Writers Guild 1pm, at the Heritage Cafeteria at 1364 E. Battlefield Rd., Joyce Ragland will speak on writing for children and young adults. FREE 831-9921, email.
Third Annual Taste of Adventure to Benefit Ronald McDonald House and Fellowship of Christian Athletes for 4-10pm, Remingtons, 1655 W. Republic Rd will include a banquet meal of wild game, silent and live auctions, demonstrations and equipment training. Paid Admission 886-0225
Surprise Saturday 11am-2pm at Library Center, 4653 South Campbell Ave. Games and crafts for all ages, FREE, 882-0714.
Sunday February 26
Ozark Daytona 500 Watch Party 12:30-10pm, Christian County Elks Lodge at 2400 N. 18th St. Race starts at 1pm, bring a potluck dish or snack to share 581-6079 or 581-4190.
Springfield Oscar Night America Party 6pm, Juanita K Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts 525 John Q Hammond's Parkway. Proceeds benefit Isabel's House and Crisis Nursery serving area families, tickets $12. 865-2273
St. Mark's Square String Quartet presented by First and Calvary's Musical Offerings 2:30pm, First and Calvary Church, 820 East Cherry St. FREE 862-5068
Monett Ozarks Festival Orchestra Soloist Showcase Concert 3pm, Monett City Hall on 5th and Bond Street. Admission $5, FREE for high school students and younger 626-8194 or 235-3135.
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***There is so much to do “In and Around Springfield, Mo.” The information shared in this blog is information obtained through a variety of sources, I recommend verifying price, and your event is still scheduled to take place. Make it a Weekend full of Memories with those you love while enjoying what is going on, “In and Around Springfield, MO.” February 24th, 25th, and 26th, 2012.
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