Here's Your Chance To Get Rid Of An Old Mattress!
This weekend you can get rid of (up to 4 pieces) mattresses, box springs and even up to 8 tires per family at the Springfield Clean Green Drop Off from 8 am -2 pm!
Weekend Family Activities!
Weekend Update for April 19-21
FRIDAY
Fair grove Community Carnival begins at 5 pm at the School ...
SATURDAY
Clean Green Drop off at 404 N. Jefferson – Here is your chance to get rid of mattresses, box springs, 8 tires, big bulky items. No commercial waste accepted. 8 am- 2pm
Join Ray at Tractor Barn- don’t miss a shot at becoming a finalist for the Ferris Zero Turn Lawn mower.
Backpack Buddy Adventure- Wiggly worms begins at 11 am 2400 S. Scenic
Farmer’s Market of the Ozarks 8 am
Springfield Prom at the Shrine Mosque at 7 pm. Dress in your finest Promo clothes. Ticket prices vary
Low cost vaccination and Microchip Clinic 3161 W Norton Road starts at 10 am.... Prices vary
Community Read In 900 N. Benton Open Mic Poetry begins at 2 pm
Car/Truck/Bike Show and Craft Fair at Willard High School 9 am.
Enduro/Weekly Dirt track racin’ Springfield Raceway at 6pm
5 Spice China Grill Closes!
If you were planning on lunch at 5 Spice China Grill today, think again!
For 16 years the China Grill has been in business at 2058 S Glenstone Ave. On Saturday a flyer was placed in the entryway of the drive thru that stated the last day of operation for 5 Spice was April 13,2024.
It is unknown why the popular restaurant has shuttered it's doors permanently.
Data Breach At Medicare!
Attention Medicare recipients! The Department of Justice is warning Medicare recipients of a data breach.
Letters were sent to recipients from the DOJ's Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys on or around April 4.
If you received a letter and are trying to get confirmation, you may contact the Department of Justice at 1-844-979-6702 for more information.
If you feel your information has been compromised, you can be proactive and freeze your credit, especially if you are planning on purchasing a home or vehicle soon.
By freezing your credit- it will stop scammers from taking out credit cards or even loans in your name.
You can freeze your credit by going to each of the credit bureau’s websites.
Slow Down! Warm Weather Bringing Out MoDot Work Crews!
It's the season for road work! Road crews area already working in and outside the Springfield city limits.
The Missouri Department of Transportation is asking you to give the workers a BRAKE when you seem them working on the highway.
With over a billion dollars of road work being done this year in Missouri, we will see road crews a lot this spring and summer.
Hefty fines could await you if caught speeding through work zones!
Did you know that the "hand's free law", which means no phone in your hand while you are driving, went into effect last August?
Put down the phone and pay attention. If you don't, someone's life could be at stake, possibly yours.
Do You Have Planting Fever?
Planting fever is when one wants to play and plant in the dirt and get things growing.
Temps in the 80's in southwest Missouri this week have many people heading to greenhouses and big box stores gathering up seedlings and plants.
Is it too early to plant?
It depends on what you are planting. There are several hardy plants that can withstand a late frost, but most plants in the garden will not survive if temps get below 32 degrees.
So when is it safe to plant? Rule of thumb- wait until Mother's Day in May.
Next Month It's Cicade-Geddon!
Get ready for Cicada-geddon!
Cicada insects will start emerging next month as the ground warms up. Experts say we could see up to one million cicada's per acre!
Why so many cicada's now? It's because there are two broods that are emerging at the same time!
Brood XIX (19) and Brood VIII (8) will be co-emerging out of the ground, this hasn't happened since 1803!
Never fear, the cicada lifespan is not long, The winged adults live just a few weeks, which is just long enough to find a mate and lay eggs.
Ordinarily cicadas are not considered a pest, however if there are high numbers of females, the females could damage young saplings during their egg laying.
Here in southwest Missouri, should hear, and see the bugs for about a month .
Cicadas are harmless to human and pets but their singing could hurt your ears.
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The "American Pickers" Are Heading To The Ozarks!
The Tv Show "American Pickers" will be visiting Missouri soon in search of collections, antiques, and valuables.
The "Pickers" will be making their way through Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas through the month of June.
The show follows the "Pickers" as they stop and check out private collections.
Do you have a collection you would like the pickers to check out? You can contact the show two ways:
- Call 646-493-2184
- Email AmericanPickers@cineflix.com.
Sellers will need info a brief description of their collection and contact information.
Miracle League Baseball Needs Volunteers!
If you are looking to meet friends a perfect opportunity awaits you on the Miracle League Baseball Field!
Right now volunteers, "Baseball Buddies," are needed to help assist kids and young adults play the game of baseball.
There are several dates that are in need of buddy assistance.
You can volunteer solo, or get a group together to help a child or adult run the bases, bat, and field a ball. The smiles, laughter, and fun will keep you coming back.
Dates available for volunteers:
Younger Kids April 29 and June 3
Young adults/ Adults April 25, May 8, May 15, and May 16
Need more info? Contact Cyrus Taylor Accessible Recreation Supervisor /Miracle League Commissioner
Springfield Greene County Park Board Office: 417-837-5808
OACAC Now Offering Housing Assistance
If you are in need of housing assistance, the Ozark Area Community Action Corporation may be able to help!
Oacac is now offering online applications that can be filled out fast. This opportunity is available in ten counties in southwest Missouri.
Once you qualify, search for your rental property and then get it approved by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department. Once approved, your rent can be subsidized with the help of Oacac.
If you are interested in applying for housing assistance from Oacac, GO HERE for more information.