Monday
30
Jul
Splash n' Sizzle at outdoor pools
Event Time:
Dates: Sunday, July 01, 2012 - Monday, July 30, 2012
Admission: $1 or free with donated canned food item for Ozarks Food Harvest
Splash n' Sizzle weekends at Park Board Outdoor Pools! Admission is $1 or free with donated canned food item for Ozarks Food Harvest. One special pool event for outdoor pool season in Springfield is the Splash N’ Sizzle weekends, which run 5:30 – 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, July 1 – 30 at Doling, Grant Beach, Silver Springs and Westport Pools. Fassnight and Meador Pools will be open from 5:30 – 8 p.m. on Saturdays only for the Splash N’ Sizzle weekends.
http://ilove.springfieldmo.org/post/6295321035/springfield-pools-feature-splash-n-sizzle-weekends
Friday
03
Aug
Annual Rummage Sale to benefit Boy Scout Troop 174
Event Time: Friday 7am-4pm, Saturday 7am-3pm
Dates: Friday, August 03, 2012 - Saturday, August 04, 2012
Location: Hood United Methodist Church
Boy Scout Troop 174 is holding their annual yard sale on Aug 3-4. There will be furniture, clothing, housewares, exercise equipment, electronics and so much more! There really is something for everyone. Come in, cool off and find a bargain! - All proceeds benefit Boy Scout Troop 174.
Saturday
04
Aug
Home Run- 5K/10K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run
Event Time: 7:00 am Rain or Shine
Dates: Saturday, August 04, 2012 - Saturday, August 04, 2012
Location: Highland Springs Country Club, 5400 South Highland Springs Boulevard, Springfield, MO 65809
Admission: $20 pre-registration/$25 day of event for 5K/10K run. $10 pre-registration/$15 day of the event for 1 Mile Fun Run. $40 for family of five or more.
Habitat for Humanity and Price Cutter Charity Championship are hosting Home Run, a 5K/10K and 1 mile Fun Run on August 4th, 2012, at 7 am at Highland Springs Country Club, rain or shine. Pre-registration is $20 for 5K/10K, $10 for 1 Mile Fun Run. Day of the event is $25 for 5K/10 and $15 for 1 mile Fun Run. Family option of $40 for a family of 5 or more. Awards will be given. Join us for music, refreshments, bounce houses for the kids and more.
Saturday
11
Aug
DiVentures Summer Games
Event Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm
Dates: Saturday, August 11, 2012 - Saturday, August 11, 2012
Location: DiVentures Scuba and Swim Center - 5225 S. Campbell Ave - Springfield, MO 65810
Admission: $5.00 per child
Join us for an Olympic themed pool party! There will be lots of games, fun races, food and medals for all. Stop by our new location or call us today to reserve your spot! All proceeds will go the Joshua Collins Memorial Foundation.
www.diventures.net
417.883.5151
Saturday
18
Aug
Cattle Baron's Ball
Event Time: 6:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Dates: Saturday, August 18, 2012 - Saturday, August 18, 2012
Location: Darr Agricultural Center
Honor your loved ones who have battled cancer at the American Cancer Society's Cattle Baron's Ball on Saturday, August 18th, at the Darr Agricultural Center. Enjoy this unique western-style event including: silent and live auctions, gourmet cuisine, Vegas-style and other gaming, live western headline entertainment, and with a Light of Hope. - For a donation of $20 the American Cancer Society will light a luminaria to display at the event, lighting the way for a world with less cancer and more birthdays. For on how to purchase a ticket, table or to purchase your Light of Hope luminaria, visit www.cattlebaronsballswmo.org or call 417-447-1483. -
www.cattlebaronsballswmo.org
417.447.1483
Back to School Bash / Kids 'n Power of the Ozarks
Event Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Dates: Saturday, August 18, 2012 - Saturday, August 18, 2012
Location: 4240 S. Fremont Ave. (Just South of Republic Rd.) -
Admission: FREE
Free child safety and bully prevention classes, cool kid's activities, inflatable station! Enter to win a grand prize Kindle Fire. Other prizes awarded and drawings to take place throughout the evening. Grand prize drawing at approximately 7:30pm, August 18th, 2012. Proceeds to benefit "Kids n Power of the Ozarks" a program dedicated to help kids be safe and fit who are free from the devasting effects of bullying.
417-889-9312
Monday
20
Aug
Eat to Defeat ALS
Event Time: 11am-9pm
Dates: Monday, August 20, 2012 - Friday, August 24, 2012
Location: Monday, August 20: Pasta Express - Tuesday, August 21: Pickleman's - Wednesday, August 22: Which Wich - Thursday, August 23: Qdoba - Friday, August 24: Cedar's
Help us reach our 2012 Walk to Defeat ALS fundraising goal by eating at the following locations the week of August 20-24. Each day, a different Springfield restaurant has agreed to donate between 10-15% of their profits to the ALS Association.
(417) 886-5003
Thursday
23
Aug
Fall Sports Kickoff Cookout and Auction Event
Event Time: 6:00 p.m.
Dates: Thursday, August 23, 2012 - Thursday, August 23, 2012
Location: Plaster Sports Complex
Admission: $10
The auction portion of the night will feature approximately 40 live and silent auction items. The chance to bid on a variety of collectibles, become a Missouri State coach for a day, selected team travel, and other great items are just some of the exciting opportunities awaiting fans.
http://www.MissouriStateBears.com
417 836-6776
Friday
24
Aug
Cocktail and Wellies on the Lawn
Event Time: 7pm
Dates: Friday, August 24, 2012 - Friday, August 24, 2012
Location: Historic Commercial Street Firehouse, - 101 E Commercial Street, Spring?eld MO
Admission: Tickets available at www.springfielduac.org for $50 per - person - - Ticket Price Includes - Hors d’oeuvres made with locally-grown produce - Complimentary wine - Local Mother’s Brewing Company beer - Entertainment by Molly Healy and Dallas Jones
Don your wellies, garden boots, or muck mucks and join Springfield Urban Agriculture Coalition for the Cocktail Lawn Party & Silent Auction. - - Ticket Price Includes: Hors d’oeuvres made with locally-grown produce, complimentary wine, local Mother’s Brewing Company beer, entertainment by Molly Healy and Dallas Jones - - All proceeds benefit Springfield Urban Agriculture Coalition projects that promote healthy lifestyles and environments, such as The DIRT (Dig In R-Twelve) Project, our schoolyard garden project. Join us to raise funds to further our projects and reconnect people with food and farmers.
Saturday
25
Aug
Flutes and Flutes
Event Time: 5:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, August 25, 2012 - Saturday, August 25, 2012
Location: Christ Episcopal Church - 601 East Walnut Street - Springfield, MO 65806 -
Admission: call for details
Bettine Clemen, world renowned flautist will perform. Mark your calendars to attend this stunning combination of music and sparkling wine reception! Bettine will be accompanied by Harry Beckett, locally known in the Springfield Community for musical therapy. All benefits of the concert will go towards the new Sensory Garden.