Friday
18
May
SIX by SIX Challenge
Event Time: Tuesday - Saturday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Dates: Thursday, March 01, 2012 - Saturday, May 19, 2012
Location: Legacy Trails Neighborhood - 3158 W Volunteer Way - Springfield, MO 65803
Admission: FREE! Come out and Volunteer Ages 16+
Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO is working with multiple organizations, individuals, and businesses to complete SIX homes between March 1st and May 20th. This will ensure that those SIX families will be moved into their new homes before June 1! - - Habitat for Humanity has many avenues to help with the SIX BY SIX Challenge for individuals 16+ and we would love to have you join us. This project will only has a 1000 volunteer spots to be filled, spots are filling up quickly, so contact us to save your spot on this amazing set of builds! To sign up or for more information on these opportunities simply call 417.829.4001 and ask for Tommy or email tommyhawkins@habitatspringfieldmo.org -
http://www.habitatspringfieldmo.org/get-involved-habitat-for-humanity-springfield-mo/six-six/
417.829.4001
Saturday
19
May
Just Kick It Coed Kickball Tournament
Event Time: 8am- 4pm
Dates: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - Saturday, May 19, 2012
Location: Strafford Sports Complex
Admission: $200 a team. Each team must consist of at least 10 players (minimum 3 female 7 male). Making the cost $20 per player. This includes a t-shirt for each player. Payment and registration is due by May 5th. If registration is received after t-shirts will not be guaranteed the day of the event.
This event is a coed kickball tournament benefiting the Arc of the Ozarks No Limits summer camp. This tournament will take place May 19th at Strafford Sports Complex. Check-in will start at 8am with games beginning at 9am. Please visit the Arc of the Ozarks website for more information!
http://www.thearcoftheozarks.org/
(417)864-7887
Monday
21
May
76 For 76 Golf Tournament - benefiting The Salvation Army
Event Time: Registration - 12:30 pm
Dates: Monday, May 21, 2012 - Monday, May 21, 2012
Location: Millwood Golf and Racquet Club - 3700 E. Millwood Drive
Admission: $76 per player or $300 per team - includes greens fees, cart rental, prizes and dinner - Corporate sponsorships, at varying price levels, are available!
Panera Bread and Millwood Golf and Racquet Club are pairing up to host the 76 for 76 Golf Tournament for The Salvation Army's Branson Corps. The 4-person scramble will take place on Monday May 21st with registration beginning at 12:30 p.m. followed by a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m.
http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_missouri.nsf/vw-dynamic-index/9A09712971C255BC862579E50
(417) 350-9060
Thursday
24
May
Celebrity Shake Off to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Event Time: 6pm-10pm
Dates: Thursday, May 24, 2012 - Thursday, May 24, 2012
Location: Parlor 88 East - 3653 E Sunshine - Springfield MO 65809
Admission: No cover; drink tickets available; tips and donations welcome and encouraged.
Join us for our First Annual Celebrity Shake Off, Presented by Shpilka, Samogon and Phenix Brands, LLC, to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Come cheer on your favorite celebrity in a bartending challenge. Celebrity bartenders will be mixing drinks from 6-730pm, then they will be mixing a "signature drink" for the challenge. One lucky bidder gets a seat at the judges' table and sample each celeb's concoctions! One signature drink made by each celeb will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Show your favorite bartender some love by tipping generously to help raise funds for LLS! Each dollar counts as a vote, so vote early and vote often!
https://www.facebook.com/events/425843214096700/
417-766-6965
3rd Annual Memorial Balloon Release and 5k Run/Walk
Event Time: Starts at 5:45pm and has no definite end time
Dates: Thursday, May 24, 2012 - Thursday, May 24, 2012
Location: Jordan Valley Park Springfield, MO
Admission: Admission is free, but to purchase a balloon it is $5
Community wide event to celebrate the lives of lost loved ones. Special opportunity to purchase and fly a balloon or run/walk in a 5k to honor a loved one. All event proceeds benefit grief support programs available at no charge to families who have experienced the death of a loved one.
www.lostandfoundozarks.com/
417-865-9998
Saturday
02
Jun
Step up for Down Syndrome
Event Time: 2:30-9pm
Dates: Saturday, June 02, 2012 - Saturday, June 02, 2012
Location: Mediacom Ice Park, 635 E Trafficway, Springfield, MO 65806
Admission: tickets are $15 in April, $20 in May, and $25 at the door
Show your support for individuals with Down syndrome while having a great time with your whole family. There will tons of fun games and activities for the kids, like xbox, bounce house, crafts, and more! The indoor fun starts at 2:30pm and then continues over at Hammons Field where you can cheer on your favorite team at the Springfield Cardinals baseball game!
www.ozarksdsg.org
885-9905
I Believe in Angels With Autism Motorcycle/Poker Run 2012
Event Time: Sign up from 9:30 - 11am (motorcycle run). Food served 1pm-4pm
Dates: Saturday, June 02, 2012 - Saturday, June 02, 2012
Location: Motorcycle sign up will be at Wal-Mart parking lot in Bolivar, MO at 2451 S Springfield Ave. Ride will end at Jackmans Ozark Mt Bar-B-Cue at 131 S Clark Ave.
Admission: $10.00 for each poker hand $5.00 each additional hand....Food served after the run is $4.00 per meal.
Motorcycle / poker run ...raising money for our schools who work with children with autism and children with special needs. Food will be served after the run along with a raffle and silent auction. So come and help our little angels fly and Believe.
417-298-8119
Thursday
07
Jun
LLS Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale Gala
Event Time: 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Dates: Thursday, June 07, 2012 - Thursday, June 07, 2012
Location: The Savoy Ballroom - 224 E Commercial St - Springfield MO
Admission: $50 per person; $80 per couple; $350 table of ten
Please join The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in celebrating our candidates for Man & Woman of the Year 2012. Candidates are Arana Arth (Mercy); Becky Overend (Nexstar/KOLR/KOZL); Katie Kennington Vance (In Memory of Daddy, Robert Estes Kennington II); Dr. Garry Brown (Central Care Cancer Center); Seth Elliott (Parlor 88); Dr. Gil Fernandez (CoxHealth) and Chad Plein (KY3, Inc.).
https://www.facebook.com/events/206158272836937/
417-766-6965
Saturday
09
Jun
23rd Annual Bark in the Park
Event Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, June 09, 2012 - Saturday, June 09, 2012
Location: Nathanael Greene-Close Memorial Park - 2400 S. Scenic Avenue - Springfield. MO
Admission: Registration is $10 per dog
The event includes a guided dog walk, a talent show for dogs and their families, hands-on kids’ crafts and a commercial and non-profit canine vendor village. All proceeds from the event go to the Cruse Dog Park, Springfield’s first off-leash dog park.
http://www.parkboard.org
417 837-5710
Oinklawn Downs 28th Annual Pig Races for Charity
Event Time: 10am - 12am
Dates: Saturday, June 09, 2012 - Saturday, June 09, 2012
Location: Hwy 76, Cape Fair, MO
Admission: $10 sponsor fee per pig, per race.
The Cape Fair Eagles Aerie 4278 presents the 28th Annual Oinklawn Downs Pig Races for Charity. The day's activities include great BBQ, craft and vendor booths, children's beauty pageant, children's games, raffles, performances by local talent and of course the Pig Races. All proceeds go to charity. There will be a street dance in the evening with music by DJ Jim and an on-site cash bar.
417-538-4733
Fair Grove Autism Day!
Event Time: 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, June 09, 2012 - Saturday, June 09, 2012
Location: Historic Downtown Fair Grove - 15 minutes N. of Springfield on 65 Hwy
Admission: FREE
Daytime Fun: local cuisine, wine tasting, pony rides, bounce houses, boutique shopping, dunk tank, limo rides, hair cut specials, silent/live auction - Evening Venue: brats & bbq, beer garden, full bar, live music - All proceeds benefit educational and awareness activites and materials promoted by the Missouri Autism Report.
http://www.moautismreport.com
417-209-0103
Cycle for Life
Event Time: 6:15
Dates: Saturday, June 09, 2012 - Saturday, June 09, 2012
Location: James River Assembly
Admission: $20 pre-registation; $25 day of registration
Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks is proud to present our 11th annual Cycle for Life on June 9 at James River Assembly. Join us for routes of 10 miles, 25 miles, and even 50 miles. To register go to http://www.active.com/cycling/ozark-mo/bcfo-cycle-for-life-2012
http://bcfo.org/NEWSEVENTS/EventCalendar/tabid/68/ModuleID/387/ItemID/159/mctl/EventDetails/Default.
417.862.3838
Thursday
14
Jun
Murder Mystery Dinner & Silent Auction
Event Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Dates: Thursday, June 14, 2012 - Thursday, June 14, 2012
Location: Tower Club - Springfield, MO
Admission: $50 per person
Kiwanis of Downtown Springfield is hosting a Murder Mystery Dinner & Silent Auction on Thursday, June 14, at the Tower Club. Social Hour begins at 5:30pm; dinner at 6:30pm. Join us for an evening of mysterious entertainment and fun benefitting The Kitchen's Missouri Hotel baby bed replacement project. Tickets are available for $50 per person, so make your reservations by contacting Pat Dierking at 831-8630.
www.dtkiwanis.org
417-831-8630