What is Going On In and Around Springfield, Mo Feb 3, 4, and 5th| Calendar of Events in Springfield, Mo

What is Going on "In and Around Springfield, MO"  February 3, 4, and 5, 2012

There are many things to do this weekend “In and Around Springfield, Mo” for FREE and for a price!  Love that our local libraries offer a variety of FREE EVENTS!

February 3   Friday 

Live Band Dance at 7pm, Nixa Senior Center 404 South Main St. Admission is $3.  725-2322.

Bob Hammons Band 7pm at the Ozark Senior Center 727 N. 9th St. Admission $3.    581-2538.

"Hello Dolly" presented by Tri- Lakes Community Theatre.   7pm February 3-4, 2pm February 5 at the Starlite Theatre located at 3115 W. Missouri 76.    Tickets $15.  $8 for students and children.  335-4241.

Opening night of "Annie" presented by the Springfield Little Theatre at the Landers Theatre.   311 East Walnut St.   Performances at 7:30 PM Feb. 3rd and 4th and 2:30pm February 5.    Tickets $25 $22 for ages 62 and older, students, and military.   $15 for ages 14 and younger.    869-1334.      www.SpringfieldLittleTheatre.org

Three Classic Fairytales" presented by Disney Live 3:30 and 6:30pm at the Juanita K Hammons Hall for the performing arts.  525 John Q Hammon's  Parkway tickets $16-$35.  www.HammonsHall.com   836-7678 or 888-476-7849.

Family Art Night 6:30- 9pm at the Downtown Y.   417 South Jefferson Ave.    Childcare for art walking parents available for children 3 months to 12.  It includes healthy activities, snacks, storytime, and art projects.   Cost is $10 with pre-registration,  $13 without registration.  862-8962 extension 149.

First Friday Art Talk 6pm,  Park Central Branch Library 128 Park Central Sq.   FREE 831-1342

First Friday Art Walk a Self-guided Art Gallery Tour 6-10pm in downtown Springfield, Mo.   Features arts, live music, and hands-on activities at several venues.  Exhibits remained at Galleries remain throughout the month.  FREE    www.ffaw.org

Indoor Winner Nationals 7:30pm Feb 3rd and 4th at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds located at 3001 North Grand Ave.    Indoor racing extravaganza with many sprints,  flat track bikes, quad four wheelers, pit bikes, racing carts and more.  Advance tickets $12.  $5  for ages 5 to 12.  Gate admission is $14, $7 for ages 5-12,  free for ages four and younger.  www.motorheadevents.com   863-6353

Jeff Foxworthy Dale Engvall, Larry the Cable Guy.  8pm at JQH Arena at 685 S. John Q Hammons Parkway.  Tickets $59.50.   www.MissouriStatetix.com  417-836-7678 or 888-476-7849

Little Acorns Tail Tales.  11-11:45am or 1:30 to 215pm.  Springfield Conservation Nature Center at 4601 S. Nature Center Way.  Listen to tales of how wild animals use their tails to help them survive ages 3 to 6.   FREE, registration required. 888-4237.

Native American Storytelling and Evening Stroll   6-9pm at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center. 4601 S. Nature Center Way.   Bring the family to hear the stories about nature.  The trails will be open and patrol tonight from 6 to 9pm.    Bring a flashlight.  All ages free.  No registration required.   888-4237.

Teen Friday Night 6 to 8pm at the Library Station at 2535 N. Kansas Expressway.  Stop by for games, crafts, and special events.  Grades 6-12 , FREE.    865-1340

USA Valentines Dance 7:15pm at the  Northview Center 301 E. Talmage Street.    Music by MSU Dues Band.   Admission $8.   $13  for non-members   860-8189.   

Republic’s  8th Annual Father and Daughter Valentine Dance presented by the Republic Parks and Recreation Department 6:30pm at the Republic Community Center 711 East Miller Rd.    Enjoy refreshments, music by DJ, prizes, photos.   Cost: father and one daughter $22 and  $10 for each additional daughter.

February 4   Saturday

Nixa Red Cross Babysitting Training Course 8:30- 4:30  Nixa Community Center  701 N. Taylor Way, Nixa.  Ages 11-15.  Cost $50  725-5486.   www.nixa.com

Ozark All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast 7-9am at  VFW Post 7628 located at 104 S. 1st St.  Cost $3.  $2 for ages 6-12.   Free for ages 5 and younger 581-5553

Christian County GOP chili supper and straw poll.   Time to 8 PM Ozark VFW post 7628 at 1:04 S. 1st St. cost $10.05 dollars for ages 11 and younger includes a meal and one straw poll ballot 231-1045

Fourth Annual Chili Cook Off and Baked Goods Auction in Fairgrove.   5pm at Cedar Bluff Baptist Church on Missouri E just 2 miles east of Fair Grove.    Proceeds benefit church youth projects and activities.  Cost $5 for an endless bowl.   848-7378 or 759-7829 www.Cedar-Bluff.org

Springfield Bluegrass Show and Jam 4pm at the Fire Fighters Union Hall located at 2350 N. Clifton Ave. features Flat Creek Bluegrass, Sac River Bluegrass, and Sugartree Bluegrass FREE and accepting donations 849-9521.

Greater Springfield Farmers Market 8:30-1:30pm at the Battlefield Mall.  The winter market offers naturally fed pork, beef, bison, chicken, honey roasted granola, premium roasted coffee, berry products, mushrooms, preserves, baked goods, handmade jewelry, and wood products.  

Kids Rock Polar Bear Run presented by Bass Pro and Care to Learn at 1pm at Bass Pro Shops  Continuing Education Center at 1935 S. Campbell Ave.   Designed for children in ages K- 6.  Fee is $10,  $25 for family of 3, and $8 for each additional person.  Parents or grandparents may register to run with their children or grandchildren.    891-5333 or 862-7771.

Find your Soulmutt presented by Castaway Animal Rescue Effort CARE  6 to 8 pm.  Wine styles at 2640 S Glenstone Ave. a pet adoption event modeled after speed dating participants will spend a few minutes getting to know each dog and reviewing the information about the animal.   There will be free wine tasting and cheese.  Minors must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian.  FREE admission 875-6565 www.carerescue.org

13th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Autofest. 10am-7pm Feb 4.   10am-5pm February 5.  Ozark Empire Fairgrounds 3001 N. Grant Ave. features top street rods muscle cars, four by fours, imports, motorcycles, and more.   In addition several feature vehicles and guest celebrities.   Advance tickets $10 tickets, at the door $13.  Free for 5 and younger.   Advance tickets must be purchased in advance at O’Reilly Auto Parts and Price Cutter Stores 833-2660    www.AutoFestonline.com/event/173

Surprise Saturday 11am-2pm Library Center 4653 S. Campbell Ave.    Enjoy games, crafts, stories.  All ages free 882-0714

Teacups and Tiaras. Presented by Grant Beach Neighborhood Association 10am-2pm at the Hovey House.   800 W. Hovey, north of Grand Beach Park.   They will post Teacups and Tiaras, the free event.  It is open to high school girls in need of formal wear for upcoming dances.  Any donations in way of gently used formals, undergarments, shoes, and accessories maybe dropped off at the same location 942-2456

Terrarium seminar   10amor 2pm Wickman’s Garden Village 1345 Southport  FREE   862-3707.

Traditional Dance Society Contra's Dance.  7pm, at Northview Center located at 301 E. Talmage St.  Admission $6   $4 for students and members 862-8681 www.Springfieldcontract.org  email SpringfieldContra@hotmail.com

Write your life story program 10 to 11:30am Library Center 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Author and personal historian Wayne Groner will discuss how to write short memoirs.  FREE    883-4532  www.WayneGroner.blogspot.com

7th Annual Block Kids Competition 2-4pm at Willard Orchard Hills Elementary 4595 W. Farm Rd. 140.    Geared for children 1st-6th grade.  The event introduces the construction industry to elementary students by building something construction related out of interlocking blocks, lego types, string, aluminum foil, and posterboard.  Prizes are awarded each persistent that receives a T-shirt, metal, and goodie bags.   Materials are provided.  FREE ADMISSION www.nawic-sw-mo.org