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
Sounds on the Square
Event Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Dates: Friday, August 03, 2012 - Friday, August 03, 2012
Location: Park Central Square - Downtown, Springfield
Admission: FREE
Patrons may bring lawn chairs or enjoy dinner on the Square in one of three adjacent outdoor cafes.
http://www.itsalldowntown.com
417 831-6200
Bass Pro Shops Fall Hunting Classic
Event Time: Call for details
Dates: Friday, August 03, 2012 - Sunday, August 19, 2012
Location: Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, 1935 S. Campbell Ave.
Admission: Free
This event is the largest nine-day hunting sale of the year. Celebrate with local hunting professionals, while also taking advantage of unbelievable savings.
www.basspro.com
417-887-7334
Saturday
04
Aug
Wilderness First Responder Course
Event Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Dates: Saturday, August 04, 2012 - Sunday, August 12, 2012
Location: Lake Shore Resort - Lakeshore Drive - Branson, MO
Admission: Tuition: $675
This is a nationally recognized program that trains participants to respond to emergencies in remote settings. - The 80-hour curriculum includes standards for urban and extended care situations. Special topics include, but are not limited to: wound management and infection, realigning fractures and dislocations, improvised splinting techniques, patient monitoring and long term management problems, up-to-date information on all environmental emergencies, plus advice on drug therapies. Emphasis is placed on prevention and decision-making, not the memorization of lists. - This course is designed specifically to provide you with the tools to make critical medical and evacuation decisions in remote locations. Half of your time will be spent completing practical skills, case studies and scenarios designed to challenge your decision making abilities. The WMI Adult & Child CPR is included in this course. - The Wilderness First Responder course is pre-approved for 70 hours of EMT Continuing Education Hours (CEH) by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS). - For active members of the Wilderness Medical Society, this course has been approved for up to 59.5 hours of credit (27 core and 32.5 elective) towards a Fellowship of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM).
http://www.edenguides.com/wilderness_first_responder.html
1-855-EDEN-GUIDES
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.
Friday
10
Aug
The Mark Chapman Band Live In Concert At Branson Landing!
Event Time: 8:00 PM
Dates: Friday, August 10, 2012 - Friday, August 10, 2012
Location: In front of the Fountains
Admission: Free
Back by popular demand…The Mark Chapman Band (MCB) is a regional favorite based out of Springfield, MO - labeled by the Media as a Modern Country, Alt-Rock and Red Dirt Band and… they are coming to the Branson Landing! - - Don’t miss Mark’s performance of "Where Would You Go (If You Couldn't Go Home)?" – a song written for his neighbors in Joplin, MO after the devastating tornado in May, 2011. Download this song today and 100% of the profits will go to the American Red Cross, victims memorial funds, and other charities dedicated to rebuilding Joplin, Mo. Available now on iTunes. - - Concert begins at 8pm – so join us for an unforgettable evening of music – you’ll hear it all, from Country to Rock and Pop! -
Thursday
16
Aug
Coast Guard Auxiliary Search and Rescue Competition
Event Time: 10 am- 4 pm
Dates: Thursday, August 16, 2012 - Saturday, August 18, 2012
Location: Table Rock Lake, area behind the Chateau on the Lake
Admission: Free
Auxiliarist from 26 states will be competing for the honor of being the best. The Public is welcome to com to Branson Aug. 16- 18 at the lake area behind Chateau on the Lake to watch the Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Auxiliary in action. All aspects of Search and Rescue will be judged from planning, using a nautical chart, accurately throwing a heaving line, using a water pump, to actually going on the water and finding a lost boat. The Coast Guard is scheduled to bring a boat and helicopter. - Come watch the activities.... it's FREE
417-271-9116
Friday
17
Aug
2012 1st Annual Branson Music Fest and Bar-B-Q Showdown
Event Time: 10am - 10pm
Dates: Friday, August 17, 2012 - Saturday, August 18, 2012
Location: 1640 W Hwy 76 - Branson, Missouri 65616
Admission: $10
There will be a Bar-B-Q Competition with cash prizes of $3000 and Celebrity Judges, Wet Inflatables Rides for the kids, all sorts of Vendors, and Live Entertainment.
www.area-57.info
417-342-3488
Saturday
18
Aug
9th Annual Discovery Center Moonlight Bike Ride
Event Time: Pre-Party 7:00-8:15, Bike Ride begins at 8:30
Dates: Saturday, August 18, 2012 - Saturday, August 18, 2012
Location: Discovery Center 438 E St. Louis St., Springfield MO, 65803
Admission: Pre-Registration Adults- $25, Pre-Registration Youth (3-15)- $15, On-Site Adults- $25, On-Site Youth (3-15)- $20
Discovery Center is holding their 9th annual Moonlight Bike Ride. This has become one of the most popular summer time events. There will be a pre-party beginning at 7:00 as well as prizes awarded for best costumes in youth, adult, and team categories and a trophy awarded to the largest team. The race will begin at 8:30 p.m. and will be followed by pancakes from Village Inn!
4178629910
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
Sweet Tea & Distortion Live In Concert At Branson Landing!
Event Time: 8:00 PM
Dates: Friday, August 24, 2012 - Friday, August 24, 2012
Location: In front of the Fountains
Admission: Free
Sweet Tea & Distortion is Springfield, MO’s newest, hottest, guitar-slinging rock band! While primarily paying tribute to all of your southern rock favorites with blazing guitars, reminiscent of the Allman Brothers and Skynyrd, they also expand into a wide variety of classic rock from the 70s, 80s and even the 90s! - If you like the Eagles, Skynyrd, Tucker, Allmans, ZZ Top, Pat Travers, Bad Co., Free, Little Feat, Blackfoot, The Band, CDB, Outlaws, 38 Special and more – this is your band! -