There are so many Things You Can Do "In and Around Springfield, Mo" January 18, 19, and 20th. Hopefully we will have beautiful weather! Get out and enjoy all the fun of the Ozarks!!
Friday, January 18
Third Annual Winter Carnival, presented by the OC family development department, 5:30pm to 8pm, Ozark Community Center, 1530 West Jackson St. Enjoy a night of games, activities, rock climbing, prizes, and a silent auction. Free child ID kits will be provided by the Missouri Child Identification Program. Tickets are $.50 each or three for $1. Bring in 2 canned goods in exchange for two free tickets. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Least of These, Inc. 417-518-7002.
All You Can Eat Dinner, 5-7pm, VFW Post 7628, 104 S. 1st St. 417-581- 5553.
Art Reception for the Visual Artist Alliance of Springfield Winter Juried Art Show, 630-7:30pm, fifth floor of the Juanita K Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, 525 John Q Hammons Parkway. Free. 417-859-4072; http://visartalliance.com
Murder Mystery Dinner, 7pm, Pythian Castle, 1451 East Pythian St. Cost; $40. 417-865-1464. Http://pythiancastle.com
Nature in the Arts: A Musical Celebration of the Land, 7-8pm, Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4601 S. Nature Center Way. The duo of Mike and Tenley are musicians providing music with a conservation message their program features a musical tribute to the Ozarks focusing on traditional music, history, and storytelling inspired by the Scott's-Irish people who settled and survived in the hard scrabble landscape. Aldo Leopold known as the father conservation and author of a Sand County almanac, has inspired them to compose original music that will be integrated throughout the program ages 18 and up. Free, registration required. 417-888-4237.
Saturday, January 19
Live Band Dance, 7pm, Nixa Senior Center, 404 South Main St. Cover charge. 417-725-2322.
Ozark Project Graduation 2013 Zumbathon, 10am to noon, Ozark high school gym, 1350 West Bluff Dr. Proceeds benefit Project graduation 2013. Registration begins at 9:15 AM. Cost: $10, and includes door prizes, giveaways, the chance to win a year-long gym membership. Preregister at: projectgraduation13@gmail.com
Woodworking for Wildlife, 830-11am, Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Ctr., Greene County FR 61, just south of US 160. Individuals learn how to make bluebirds nesting boxes. Free; registration required. 417-742-4361; email; Daltonrange@mdc.mo.gov
The Vita Project in Branson, 7pm, at RFD -TV Theatre, 4080 W. Missouri Hwy 76. The event is a gathering for church groups gathering for games, food, and door prizes. Free. 417-343-2734; email at the Vitaproject@live.com
417 Whiskey Fest, 430-8pm, University Plaza Hotel, 333 S. John Q Hammons Parkway. Enjoy samplings of whiskey, bourbon, and scotch. General admission: $65; private tastings of rare whiskeys an additional $50; sober driver's tickets are $17 417-883-7417, 417 mag.com\whiskey fest; lodging plus tickets; 417-864-7333.
For Adults Only and Hiking Club: Orienteering, 8am-5pm, Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4601 S. Nature Center Way. Learn the basics of using a compass and typographic maps during the indoor portion of this program. After lunch, test your newfound orienteering skills at Compton Hollow Conservation area. Bring a sack lunch and water and wear comfortable hiking shoes. Hike is approximately four miles and is of moderate difficulty. Ages 18 and up. Free; registration required. 417-888-4237.
Sunday, January 20
Operazzi Night, presented by Springfield Regional Opera, a Lyric Theatre Company,5 -7pm, the Crematory Arts Center, 411 North Sherman Ave. Enjoy musical theater, jazz, cabaret, and open mic night with performances by SRO Young Arts young artist, studio artists, surprise guest and members of operatic musical theater and jazz singing community. Brian Hunt, at the piano. Free. 417-863-1960
Basic Survival Class, presented by Hiking the Ozarks, 1 to 5pm, Library Center, 4653 South Campbell Ave. Cost $10. H TTP:\\hikingtheOzarks.com\events\upcoming\
Other Things You Can Do "In and Around Springfield, Mo"
There are Lots of Fun things to Enjoy Outside, Busiek State Park has an Outdoor Shooting Range and is located off 65 between Ozark and Branson, Mo. Only 2 Lanes but a great place to practice shooting.
Ha Ha Tonka State Park is located in, Camdenton, Mo Great Walking Trails are available.
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