What’s Happening
Family Activities For August 5-7
WEEKEND UPDATE FOR AUGUST 5-7 FRIDAY First Friday Artwalk in downtown Springfield. The self-guided tour is Free and begins at 6pm. Family friendly. Ozark Empire Fair is open! Gates open at 11 am- 11 pm Seussical Jr. Springfield Little theater. Production begins at 10:30a 12:30p and 2:30p SATURDAY Midwest Technical Institute’s FREE back to school event 10 am- 1pm at 3600 S. Glenstone. Free…
New Diner In Downtown Springfield!
Starting in a couple of weeks - look for a new diner to open in downtown Springfield, and it will be open until 3 am! This will be the perfect stop for you after a night of dancing, ,clubbing, and being out with friends. A.M. Diner will open their doors soon at 301 Park Central West in downtown Springfield. Owners hope to roll out their opening during the Birthplace of the Route 66 Festival which…
Several Area Businesses Helping With School Supplies
Budgets are tight and school is getting ready to start. School supplies may be hard to come by for some families. Several businesses and organizations have stepped up and will be giving FREE school supplies in a party atmosphere with a "Back to School Bash!" The Midwest Technical Institute in Springfield will be hosting a back-to-school bash on Saturday, August 6, from 10 am to 1 pm. The first…
"Days Of Our Lives" Is Leaving NBC
Uh Oh! If you are a fan of “Days of Our Lives,” which happens to be NBC’s longest-running series, you will have to start streaming to see new episodes. The soap will be moving September 12 to Peacock! What will be moved into the "Days" slot on NBC? Get ready for "NBC News Daily"
Tax Free Weekend! But Only For Some Counties In Missouri
Get ready shoppers, its a tax-free weekend! Shop until you drop August 5-7, IF you can find a county that is participating, you will be able to save big money on school supplies and clothing. Some of the tax free items include computers, clothes, calculators, software, textbooks, paper, writing instruments, crayons, art supplies, rulers, book bags backpacks, plus chalk, maps, globes and…
E.T. Is Headed To The BIG Screen...Again!
Put on your "Heartlight" and order tickets now to watch Steven Spielberg’s “E.T. The Extraterrestrial” on the big Screen. E.T. will be shown August 11 in select IMAX AMC Theatres in honor of the film’s 40th anniversary. This beloved classic stars a young Drew Barrymore, Robert MacNaughton, and Henry Thomas in the story of a lost alien and the young boy who finds him, and tries to get him back…
New Job Center Located In North Springfield!
Great news northsiders! There is a NEW Missouri Job Center now open at the O’Reilly Center for Hope located at 1518 E Dale St. (417) 225-7499 This is easily accessible for those who are looking for jobs and job training on the north end of Springfield. Multiple agencies are located inside the building, where job seekers can find several resources all in one place.
Voting Day! Primaries!
It's a busy day at the voting polls! Primaries! Many are vying for a spot in the U.S Senate, State House, State Auditor, Missouri Senate, Missouri House. Polls open at 6 am until 7 pm. BTW - If you are in line at 7 p.m. when the polls close, you are still allowed to vote if you stay in line. What do you need in order to vote? You must have a form of ID. A photo at this time isn't necessary but…
George Strait Rocks Arrowhead!
It was a full house at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday evening! The "King" of country let everyone know that the age of 70, he still sits on the throne. Over his many years Strait has won every music award…
Banana Boat Scalp Spray Recall!
Banana Boat sunscreen is recalling a "scalp spray" due to trace amounts of benzene, a chemical which can cause cancer with repeated exposure. Officials say benzene was detected in internal reviews of Banana Boat Hair and Scalp Spray SPF 30. Click on the link to find out which sprays are being recalled with lot codes 20016AF, 20084BF and 21139AF. Three batches of the spray are included in the…