Exciting Groups April 2019 Adult Community Activity List - Abilities First

April 2019 Adult Community Activity List
 We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, you should always call ahead to
 confirm dates, times, location, and other information!

 Exciting Groups
 Good Life Group – April meeting to be determined (Watch the website for location and time) has been
 designed to assist people to think about what they want in their life, and break that down into management
 steps to start moving toward their vision of a good life. Ages 18 and older. For questions or to RSVP to:
 maggie@abilitiesfirst.net or 417-838-1506

 Art Inspired Academy
Art Inspired Academy Summer Schedule is coming soon!! – It will come out at the end of Aprill to the
first of May www.artinspiredacademy.org. Please call the office at 417-886-0404 and give us your email
to get on our mailing list.

 Art Inspired
Thursday 4/18 Paints & Pinot: "Tree Ring" Acrylic Pour 6pm-8pm $45 Create a beautifully unique acrylic
at this Paints & Pinot Session at the B2 Cafe where we will show you a step-by-step process on how to
paint using the Acrylic Pour “Tree Ring“ method on a 12 x 12 canvas. These are super fun and will make
a great addition to your home décor or a great handmade gift from the heart! 

 One glass of wine is included in the ticket price! Customers can order drinks and food from the
awesome staff at Bambino's! All materials & instruction required are included. Your canvas may be
picked up at Inspired Boutique after a few days (to allow for dry time). *Specific instructions will be
given at class.*

*Customers can substitute a glass of beer or soft drink for a glass of wine.
*Must prepay & reserve spot at least 24 hours in advance as space & materials are limited.
*Reserve your spot with the Register Now! link under "Sip N Paint" at www.artinspired.me If you have
any questions please give us a call at (417)886-0404 opt. 4, or email us at artinspired@abilitiesfirst.net.
*Credit will be issued for any canceled sessions & for customer cancelations made at least 24 hours in
advance.
*No refunds.

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*Ages 13 and up.
*Alcohol and food will be served by Bambino’s staff off of their Menu!

Thursday 4/25 Paints & Pints: "Double Flip Cup" Acyrlic Pour- $50 6pm-8pm Create a beautifully unique
acrylic at this Paints & Pints Session at SBC where we will show you a step-by-step process on how to
paint using the Acrylic Pour “Double Flip Cup“ method on a 12 x 24 canvas. These are super fun and
will make a great addition to your home décor or a great handmade gift from the heart! 

 One pint of beer is included in the ticket price! Customers can order drinks and food from the
awesome staff at SBC! All materials & instruction required are included. Your canvas may be picked up
at Artisan Elements after a few days (to allow for dry time). *Specific instructions will be given at class.*

*Customers can substitute a glass of beer or soft drink for a glass of wine.
*Must prepay & reserve spot at least 24 hours in advance as space & materials are limited.
*Reserve your spot with the Register Now! link under "Sip N Paint"at www.artinspired.me If you have any
questions please give us a call at (417)886-0404 opt. 4, or email us at artinspired@abilitiesfirst.net.
*Credit will be issued for any canceled sessions & for customer cancelations made at least 24 hours in
advance.
*No refunds.
*Ages 13 and up.
*Alcohol and food will be served by Springfield Brewing Company's staff off of their Menu!

 ABILITIES FIRST
Parent Transition Meeting – Transition to Employment. What is Your Good Life? Would you like to help
support your child’s future employment goals, but don’t know where to start? Do you need more specific
information on who can provide supports or what those supports may look like? If so, please join us to hear
information about employment and employment supports from local agencies in Greene County. Where:
Southwest Center for Independent Living, 2864 S Nettleton Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807, Bldg B, When: April
16th from 5:30 – 7 pm. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to: Maggie@abilitiesfirst.net or
knrobbins@spsmail.org

Abilities First Spring Social. Friday, April 12th at 6 – 8 pm at Northview Center, 301 E Talmage, Springfield, MO.
Please join us for food, games and fun. For more info, please contact Michele Fields or your service coordinator
at 886-0404.

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MOVIES
**Welcome to Alamo for All - a movie program for young families and guests with special needs. All shows
starting before 2 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday follow Alamo for All rules, with more shows on the
weekends. Schedule may vary during holidays. At sensory-friendly Alamo for All shows,

• Lights are turned up and sound is turned down
• All ages are welcome (including infants)
• Talking and noise is allowed, and guests can move around
• Latecomers are admitted
• Adaptive technology is welcome (but no other electronics, please)

**Sat 5/4 and 5/18 Moxie Mornings 10:00 AM Bring your 2-6-year-old to the Moxie Cinema for Moxie Mornings!
Enjoy crafts, snacks and animated shorts. They are FREE and fun! Children must be accompanied by and adult.
For more info, visit moxiecinema.com. Moxie Cinema 305 S. Campbell Ave., Ste 101 Springfield MO. Special
thanks to the Missouri Arts Council for their support of this program. Support also comes from Mama Jean’s,
Discovery Garden Montessori, Bambino’s, Greater Springfield Kids Directory and The Springfield Art Museum.

For information on how to sponsor a Moxie Kids event or to sign up for our Moxie Kids newsletter, email
info@moxiecinema.com.

**B & B Theatres, Sensory Friendly Films. Everyone deserves the chance to enjoy an experience at the movie
theatre, but we understand that sensitivities can make this challenging. B&B Theatres, however, is committed to
creating environments where cinema lovers of all types can watch a movie in comfort and without fear of
judgment or rebuke. In order to better accommodate our guests with varying levels of physical or mental
challenge, we host Sensory Friendly viewings in association with particular films. These showtimes feature brighter
auditorium lighting, lower audio levels and are open and available for folks that may have trouble in conventional
cinema settings. 620 N 25th Street, Ozark, MO

April 1st – Monday, Return of the Ride to the MNR. 6 pm @ Tie & Timber Beer Co., Spfd. We will ride over to Bicycle
Outlet to ride their MNR then back after. And yes, we will have beer after.

April 1st – Monday, MNR Returns or 2019. 6:30 pm @ Bicycle Outlet, Spfd. Our beloved Monday Night Returns for
2019! We roll from the shop at 6:30. Join us and be a part of one of the most popular social rides in SWMO. Easy,
no-drop pace, around 10 miles in distance.

April 1st – Grand Opening of Sola Salon Studios. 10 am @ Kickapoo Corners, Spfd. Come check out the salon!
Goodies for the kiddos! Prize box and spray in, washable, hair color! Complimentary eyebrow wax! I hope to see
you there!

April 1st – Retaliation Aesthetics Industry Night. 3 pm @ Retaliation Aesthetics, Spfd. Beauty Service Providers and
Healing Arts Therapists take a breather from your stations to enjoy this Come and Go PROS only event. Join friends
old and new as we celebrate a job well done! Bring a favorite Tool of Your Trade in exchange for a personalized

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service (options to come) from Retaliation Aesthetics. Tools and products will be donated to area Cosmetology
and Massage schools for the benefit of our future colleagues.

April 1st – Return of the Group Ride at Sac River. 6 pm @ Sac River Mountain Bike Trails, Spfd. Let’s hit the trails!
Group ride at Sac River. All ages and skill levels welcome. If you need to rent a bike it’s $10 the night of the ride
and give us a shout ahead of time with your height so we can reserve you a bike. Beginners welcome!

April 1st - #MoveMoreSGF Scavenger Hunt. @Downtown Springfield, Spfd. April is Move More Month! Celebrate
by getting out with your friends, family and coworkers for a walk around beautiful downtown Springfield in search
of brightly colored hearts. Every heart you find is a chance to win a $100 gift card and prizes! How does it work?
Snap a picture of yourselves with the hearts and share on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag
#movemoreSGF. OR email your photos to Julie Viele at jviele@springfieldmo.gov. Don't forget to tag your
teammates! 1 heart picture + 1 drawing entry (find all hearts to increase your chances of winning!) All entries must
be submitted by April 30. Drawing will be held May 1. Grand prize: $100 gift card to 5 Pound Apparel. Partners:
American Heart Association, Springfield-Greene County Health Department, Downtown Springfield Association,
Springfield-Greene County Park Board and the City of Springfield.

April 1st – GYNCA’s 18th Annual Spring Luncheon & Survivor Fashion Show. 11 am-1pm @ Oasis Hotel & Convention
Center. The 18th Annual Spring Luncheon & Survivor Fashion Show presented by Janice & Ron Penney will be the
biggest in GYNCA history! We want to thank the community for your support over the last 18 years to women in
SWMO with gynecologic cancers. Dr. Bonebrake & Dr. Hernandez will be leading our brave group of 24 survivors
as they storm the stage with an amazing fashion show! ALL of the models are gynecologic cancer survivors! There
will be the infamous tote bag raffle and other great activities leading up to the hottest group of cancer survivors
rocking the stage in fashions by Town & County, Harem & Company, Krickets Fine Fashions, & Talbots. Tickets are
just $40 or $400 for a table of 10 and can be purchased by clicking the button below. Sponsorships are still
available. For more information contact Stephanie or Amber at (417)869-2220 or events@gynca.org

April 1st – Emulation Winter Guard Send-off and Senior Night. 8 pm @ Kickapoo High School, Spfd. Come out and
support the KPOOEM team as they prepare for WGI World Championships. Monday night-(April 1) we will begin
by recognizing our KPOOWG Seniors at 8:00 pm followed by a send-off performance. Doors open at 7:45pm -
Main Gym. Hope to see the gym full of family, friends, fans, and alums!!

April 1st – Contemplative Movement. Monday @ 10 am at Circle on the Square: Holistic Life Center, Spfd. Open
to all, Contemplative Dance Practice is a simple three part form developed by Barbara Dilley at Naropa
University. It is a timed structured practice that comprises of a sitting meditation/silence, a personal awareness
movement practice and lastly, open space with community. No experience necessary. You have freedom to
move and/or witness anytime. In this form you are able to explore self(s) and self in relation to others within
improvisation, experience creativity emerging from silence and movement from stillness. We will end with a cup of
warm tea and reflect. (ahh, the tea is now a maybe). Everyone welcomed. Basically, it is just ridiculously fun.
Come. Only $10 per session.

April 1st – Job Fair. Monday @ 1 pm at MaMa Jean’s Natural Market, Spfd. Openings for Multiple Positions: -
interviews conducted in speed dating style -please arrive with application already completed and resume
(optional) 1. Part-time Baristas •former barista experience preferred •E. Sunshine and Republic Rd. locations 2.
Part-time Kitchen Staff •requires cooking hot box items, maintaining the salad bar •E. Sunshine location 3. Part-
time Sandwich Line •hours are from 11am-7:30pm •E. Sunshine location 4. Part-time Produce •ability to lift 50 lbs.
•passion for gardening and/or fresh fruits & vegetables •E. Sunshine and Republic Rd. locations

April 1st – Summer Kick Off. Monday @ 6 pm at Classic Rock Coffee Co, Spfd. Check out our new summer line at
a brand new venue! Doors open at 6 pm, and activities will start rolling at 6:30 pm. Raffle Tickets - $1 for 1 or 20
tickets +bonus ticket for $15 (drawing will be for the NEW summer and current spring products) Get a catalog and
FREE gift with RSVP Seating is limited, so you MUST RSVP before the event. Call me or message me to save your
seat!

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April 1st – Pinwheels for Prevention Planting. Monday @ 10 am at Jordan Valley Community Health Center, Spfd.
Join us on Monday, April 1st to plant our Pinwheels for Prevention garden and to kick off National Child Abuse &
Neglect Prevention Month.

April 1st – STAND Monthly Meeting. Monday @ 12 pm at Community Partnership of the Ozarks, Spfd. Come join
our monthly meeting on April 1st, from 12-1pm at Community Partnership of the Ozarks. Learn about Human
Trafficking, and discover how you can get involved!

April 1st – Monday Nights of SIN. Monday @ 7 pm at Bugsy Malone’s, Spfd.
SIN = Service Industry Night. Every Bartender... server....cook.... you get it. We will be giving huge discounts on
drinks, have someone to be at your beckon call, clean up after your nasty a$$ and just show you a great night
out. Let me break it down for you : $2 FIREBALL $2 Double tall well drinks $2 Domestic Bottles $2 off Call drinks $2.50
Craft Beer Pints This is just an example! EVERYTHING IS ON SALE! This is going down every Monday night, which is
usually everyone's night off. We also have Shuffleboard, Diamond Pool tables, Beer Pong Tables, Cornhole,
Karaoke, a great patio with plenty of TV's. We even have Keno and Powerball for crying out loud!

April 1st – Book Club Begins! Monday @ 5:30 pm at Georgia Mac’s, Spfd. Let's get together to discuss book club
and kick off the book "The Last Romantics".

April 1st – April League – Outdoor 450. Monday @ 4 pm at Archery: Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Spfd.
April League will be a modified Outdoor 600 Round League is open to anyone. No membership required. $7 per
round 45 arrows (15 arrows at 3 distances) Weather permitting This will be similar to the Missouri Bowhunter 600
State Championship that will be held at the Springfield Archery Complex on May 4th. The difference will be
archers will shoot 45 arrows instead of 60. Archers will shoot 15 arrows from 3 distances for league. The target size is
92cm. Adults & Young Adults - 40, 50 & 60 yards Youth - 30, 40 & 50 yards Cub - 10, 20 & 30 yards Adult 18+ Young
Adult 15-17 Youth 12-14 Cub 11 & under Arrive by 6pm to complete the round before dark. To register for the MBH
600 on May 4th go to http://www.mobowhunters.org/ Register for the MBH 600 by April 28th to avoid the late fee.
Must be a member of MBH to compete in the MBH 600.

April 1st – Aerialist Practice! Monday @ 5:30 pm at MSU Aerialists, Spfd. This is the official MSU Aerialists practice
schedule! We will meet in the lobby of Strong Hall for practices until the winter weather eases up and we can get
back outside! As always if you have any questions you can post on this event page or send me a message!

April 1st – Punk AF: New Waves in Indie and Underground. Monday @ 11 am at Brick City Gallery, Spfd. See
original work by eight contemporary underground comic artists at Brick City Gallery through April 17th. Enjoy
original drawings, plus a reading area for perusing printed materials. Featuring: Sam Alden, Cole Closser, Farel
Dalrymple, Anya Davidson,Tyler Landry, Benji Nate, Daryl Seitchik, and Michael Sweater. Public Reception for Benji
Nate and Michael Sweater during Art Walk, April 5, 6-8pm. Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-6pm; Saturday noon-4pm.
First Friday Art Walk: April 5, 6pm - 10pm.

April 1st – You Gotta Stick To It! Monday @ 5 am at Pat Jones YMCA, Spfd. Twelve Weeks of Wellness Challenge
Earn a sticker for each visit or workout. Collect 36 stickers to win Y swag!

April 1st – Our Strengths & God’s Calling. Monday @ 10 am at Evangel University. It is no secret that Evangel
University uses the Strengths Finder Assessment as a way to determine what charactsticis describe who YOU, as
students, are. As Christians, we believe that God created us with specific gifts and talents unique to our calling!
Join us for a spiritual discussion featuring Dr. Jon Spence and Dr. Grant Jones as we join together in worship,
scripture reading, and spiritual teachings.

April 1st – Ready to Run Club begins at Dan Kinney Family Center. If you don’t yet love running, you will this spring.
For runners of all abilities, encouraging running for recreation, health and competition. Dan Kinney Family Cneter
891-1500. Ages: 14 years and up, Times: Mon and Wed @ 6:15 am, Fee: $10/Member, $20/Non-member.

April 2nd – Election Night Watch Party! Tuesday @ 7 pm at MudLounge Coffee & Cocktails, Spfd. No matter how
the election goes, I'm going to want to watch the results come in with my friends and campaign supporters! I'm

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not yet sure if some of the other progressive candidates have watch party plans in the works - if I find out about
any others I might consolidate plans.

April 2nd – BIKE NIGHT-Tuesdays. Tuesday @ 6 pm at T-Bairz Sports Bar & Grill, Spfd. Bike Nights at T-Bairz!!! Tuesday
Bike Night. Good times, great friends, great food, and beer! $1 TACO BAR 6-8pm! Dollar Tacos for our participating
bike enthusiasts. If you’re on your bike, or drinking with us, then the Taco Bar is for you.

April 2nd – DHE Skate Night. Tuesday @ 6 pm at Springfield Skateland, Spfd. Brings your friends and family out for
the last Skate Night of this school year. Skate and dance from 6-8 pm. $5.00 gets you in and includes skate rental.
Don't want to make dinner? $3.00 hot dog, chips and soda special will be available. Lots of great concessions
too. Have you had the Skittle freeze yet?

April 2nd – Queen City Taco Tuesday-417 Tap House. Tuesday @ 6 pm at 417 Taphouse, Spfd. Randy Fry will be
leading the 1st Queen City Taco Tuesday of 2019. 2 Tacos for $2 and a diverse selection of beer. Great parking
out back and a secure patio to park the bikes. MEET OUT BACK.

April 2nd – TNL OPEN Mic with Devlin Pierce. Tuesday @ 8 pm at Lindberg’s Tavern, Spfd. Tuesday Night Lights
Open Mic/Open Jam with special guest host: Devlin Pierce of "Devlin Pierce and the Song" hosting! NO COVER
Starts at 8 pm! Come sign up early if you want a specific time slot! Food served til 10 pm Available for use: Drum kit
Bass Acoustic Guitar Keyboard

April 2nd - #MoveMoreSGF Scavenger Hunt. Tuesday @ Downtown Springfield, Spfd. April is Move More Month!
Celebrate by getting out with your friends, family and coworkers for a walk around beautiful downtown
Springfield in search of brightly colored hearts. Every heart you find is a chance to win a $100 gift card and prizes!
How does it work? Snap a picture of yourselves with the hearts and share on Facebook or Instagram using the
hashtag #movemoreSGF. OR email your photos to Julie Viele at jviele@springfieldmo.gov. Don't forget to tag your
teammates! 1 heart picture + 1 drawing entry (find all hearts to increase your chances of winning!) All entries must
be submitted by April 30. Drawing will be held May 1. Grand prize: $100 gift card to 5 Pound Apparel. Partners:
American Heart Association, Springfield-Greene County Health Department, Downtown Springfield Association,
Springfield-Greene County Park Board and the City of Springfield.

April 2nd – Easter Egg Story Time Pottery. Tuesday @ 10 am at Firehouse Pottery, Spfd. Join us for Story Time Pottery
and visit our sweet baby chicks while we read a story and paint Easter eggs. We have families who have have
painted eggs every year for the last 22 years. They now have a basket full of memories. We love this tradition! It's
only $10, and online registration is required. Choose from Tuesday, April 2nd at 10am or Saturday, April 6th at 9am.
We look forward to seeing you! Click to register online: https://occ.sn/S33PSmsJ

April 2nd – New Menu Launch! Tuesday @ 4 pm at Cellar + Plate LLC, Spfd. Come try our brand new dishes The
Beauty and The Beast! This new one, two duo and their wine pairings will bring a new step to the dance floor. In
addition, our new menu will be bringing new and exciting wines from the cellar to your glass and we can't wait to
share them with you!

April 2nd – MOJO at KRAVE. Tuesday @ 7 pm at KRAVE Seafood & Oyster Bar, Spfd. It's the Missouri Jazz Orchestra
at Krave! Come experience the finest big band jazz in the area, with charts from the great American songbook,
plus classic and modern big band hits and original works by our members and friends. No cover, full dinner and
drink menu, open to all ages. We'll see you there!

April 2nd – CASA Info Meting. Tuesday @ noon and 5:30 pm at CASA of Southwest Missouri, Spfd. CASA offers at
least two sessions every month for community members to join us and learn more about becoming a special
advocate for children in foster care in Greene and Christian counties. Give us one hour of your day and we can
show you how you can change lives.

April 2nd – Sculpture X-Games Planning & Potluck. Tuesday @ 5:30 pm at ArtXelectric & ArtBarn, Spfd. This is the
preliminary planning meeting and potluck for Sculpture X-Games 2019! Information about the rules and guidelines
of the Games will be presented. Bring your ideas, potential teammates, and something to share. By April 16, the

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artist teams will be finalized and those who have been commissioned will create outdoor sculptures in only a
week! Teams have a month to prepare, then one week to build on the grounds of the ideaXfactory and MSU’s
Brick City green space. The final sculptures will be judged on Friday, May 3 by Nick Nelson, Director of the
Springfield Art Museum and Rodo Padilla, internationally-renounded sculptor who will be visiting from Mexico.

April 2nd – April Breastfeeding Café. Tuesday @ 10 am at The Library Center, Spfd. This informal come & go
meeting will take place at the *Library Center in meeting room B* Come talk breastfeeding and parenting with
leaders and other moms! All breastfeeding and pregnant moms welcome, feel free to bring your support
person/people - babies and children are also always welcome to attend, we do ask that you bring quiet activities
for children (and we understand that doesn’t always work out!) at LLL meetings you can always come and go
and take care of your children’s needs. Hope to see you there!

April 2nd – Star Wars Film Trivia. Tuesday @ 6 pm at 417 Taphouse, Spfd. Join Visioncon the First Tuesday of every
month from 6:30 – 9:00pm for Nerd-Fest Trivia night at 417 Taphouse! Each month will have a different theme and
new prizes! Food specials, costume contests, games and a great night of trivia and fun await you, and
participation is always free. Join us Tuesday April 2nd for Star Wars Flim Trivia! All ages are welcome to attend.
Trivia will end before 9pm. (This venue is 21 and up after 9:00pm.) Sponsored by Visioncon, 417 Taphouse, Ozarks
FOX

April 2nd – The Kidders LIVE at Scotch & Soda with Krista Meadows. Tuesday @ 9 pm at Scotch & Soda, Spfd. The
Kidders are back for our monthly stand at Scotch & Soda. This month we have the super talented Krista Meadows
Music, as a special guest vocalist. Join us for delicious cocktails and delectable Jazz. A bit of Class...A bit of
Sass...Let's Get Jazzy! #thekidders #classysassyjazzy.

April 2nd – Any Canvas Workshop! Pillow Covers, Wall Hanging, Laundry Bags ad Tote Bags! Tuesday @ 6:30 pm at
AR Workshop, Spfd. Join us at AR Workshop Springfield for a Canvas Workshop! Choose from our Canvas Projects:
Pillow Covers, Wall Hangings, Laundry Bags and Tote Bags! Bring a family member or a group of friends and
create together!

April 2nd – DAV Auxiliary Unit 11, Spfd. Tuesday @ 6 pm at DAV Auxiliary Unit 11, Spfd. DAV and DAVA dinner and
meeting April 2, Tuesday. Dinner starts 6 pm. Meeting 7 pm. Chicken fried steak, mash potatoes, gravy, peas and
carrots. Please bring sides, salad, and dessert appreciated. Auxiliary meeting also is Nomination, Election and
Installation night. DAV Commanders Bob Clayton Chapter Paula Dean Wood Auxiliary Please forward to
everyone on cells that would like to attend and word of mouth. Looking for new members and members
returning. Thank you.

April 2nd – Isaac Kenneth-LIVE. Tuesday @ 6 pm at Vino Cellars, Spfd. Isaac Kenneth returns to Vino Cellars
(Republic Road) for the first of two April shows! Join us in this awesome, cozy neighborhood wine shop and
lounge. No Cover! Just sip and listen!

April 2nd – Tuesdays with the Pros. Tuesday @ 6:30 pm at Bass Pro Shops, Spfd. Calling all fishermen! Join us for
Tuesdays with the Pros each week at Bass Pro Shops, Springfield to visit with our local fishing pros about seasonal
fishing patterns, updated fishing reports, and their favorite tips, tricks and gear. Tuesday, April 2nd at 6:30 pm, we
will be joined by local pro Doc Seger. Bass Pro Shops is the place to be on Tuesday nights!

April 2nd – Public Auction. Tuesday @ 6 pm at Robertson Auction Company, Spfd. Large public auction. Indoor
with seating available. Great selection of items. 2331 E Kearney in Springfield. Sale starts at 6pm.

April 2nd – Spring Parent Café Series. Tuesday @ 5:30 pm at Turning Point Church, Spfd. For all parents,
grandparents, caregivers and family members. Come enjoy a meal, meet other families and share your goals and
hopes for your family. RSVP to SaraH@isabelshouse.org

April 2nd – Storytime: Pig The Pug. Tuesday @ 10 am at Barnes & Noble, Spfd. Join us as we read stories about Pig
The Pug! Snacks will be provided and there will be an activity after the story!

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April 2nd – Prime Timers Luncheon. Tuesday @ 10:30 am at Cherry Street Baptist Church, Spfd. Prime Timers is part
of the Senior Adult Ministry of CSBC. Prime Timers is a place to laugh, enjoy great fellowship and continue to grow
in your Christian life. Luncheons are twice a month. You won't want to miss out on the great food and fun!

April 2nd – OTA Informational Session. Tuesday @ 6 pm at OTC Allied Health, Spfd. Interested in the Occupational
Therapy Assistant program but unable to make it to campus for an informational session? Check out this
informational session held via Zoom! Participants will need a stable internet connection and must download the
application prior to the scheduled session. Zoom link: https://otc.zoom.us/j/912831886 Students are asked to RSVP
by email for informational sessions (with name and email address) at least 24 hours before the scheduled session.
Please RSVP to Kacie Sims at simsk@otc.edu.

April 2nd – Core PT with Janell. Tuesday @ 11 am at Springfield South Jazzercise, Spfd. Tuesdays @ 11:00am-
11:30am 4 sessions for $30 $10 Walk-ins This class is a great way to push yourself, build muscle & strength, and add
to your weekly cardio classes. The focus is Core and flexibility using pilates and stretch movements. Sign up at any
class & reserve your spot now!

April 2nd – Intermediate Open Adult Ballet. Tuesday @ 8 pm at Springfield Ballet, Spfd. This class is open to teens
nd adults who want to experience dance as a recreational activity for fun and exercise. The class focuses on the
use of ballet technique to help with toning, strength and flexibility, and it is offered for men and women
intermediate to advanced levels. Please contact the Ballet Office to be placed into this class. 417.862.1343 or
info@springfieldballet.org. January 7-May 11 NO class during the weeks of March 11-16 & April 8-13 Single class
rate - $14 (no convenience charge) Class card - $100 for 8 classes Ages 16+ Please stop by the Ballet Office
before your first class to fill out a short registration form and remit payment.

April 3rd - Rodgers & Hammerstein's "The King and I," 7:30 p.m., Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, 525 S. John
Q. Hammons Parkway. Tickets $10-$40. 417-836-7678 or 1-888-476-7849

April 3rd - Stars for Autism with Muse Watson, 10 a.m.-noon, Arc of the Ozarks, 1721 W. Elfindale St. Actor and
autism advocate Muse Watson will speak to Stars for Autism volunteers and staff about how much they are
appreciated. Watson is known for his role as Mike Franks on "NCIS."

April 3rd – Dave Kennedy @ Southbound! Wednesday @ 7 pm at Southbound Bar & Grill, Spfd.

April 3rd – My body My Self: Gentle Kundalini Yoga. Wednesday @ 6 pm at Circle on the Square: Holistic Life
Center, Spfd. Gentle Kundalini - what is it all about? Come find out at Circle on the Square every Wednesday
with Carla Notarianni. If you have been worried that you would be too this or not enough that to attend a yoga
class - this is the time and the time is NOW to join us. All levels are welcome and no experience is necessary. You
might be inspired to attend one or all of this month's series but if you miss one, you can jump in any time! For the
month of April - The "my body, my self series focuses on finding new ways to relieve stress, raise our energy levels
and enliven our spirits in really accessible ways. We will work with breath, movement, and sound. What you learn
in class you can even use at home or work. If you think you can't meditate - this class can help. If sitting still is hard
for you - this class might have you thinking differently. Poses, postures and exercises can be modified to support
your level of fitness and flexibility. We provide mats, bolsters, props, chairs and patience to help you make the
most of your time in class and beyond. Bring a friend! If you have any questions - please post or PM, or drop in
before class starts. Drop In - $10 (Wednesday 6:00pm - 7:15pm) April 3 April 10 April 17 April 24 Please arrive early if
it is your first class at Circle on the Square to orient yourself to the studio. Circle on the Square: Holistic Life Center
on Historic Walnut Street (800 E Walnut St, Springfield, MO 65806) Across the Street from University Plaza Hotel)

April 3rd - #MoveMoreSGF Scavenger Hunt. Wednesday @ Downtown Springfield, Spfd. April is Move More
Month! Celebrate by getting out with your friends, family and coworkers for a walk around beautiful downtown
Springfield in search of brightly colored hearts. Every heart you find is a chance to win a $100 gift card and prizes!
How does it work? Snap a picture of yourselves with the hearts and share on Facebook or Instagram using the
hashtag #movemoreSGF. OR email your photos to Julie Viele at jviele@springfieldmo.gov. Don't forget to tag your
teammates! 1 heart picture + 1 drawing entry (find all hearts to increase your chances of winning!) All entries must
be submitted by April 30. Drawing will be held May 1. Grand prize: $100 gift card to 5 Pound Apparel. Partners:

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American Heart Association, Springfield-Greene County Health Department, Downtown Springfield Association,
Springfield-Greene County Park Board and the City of Springfield.

April 3rd – Trivia at Best of Luck! Wednesday @ 6 pm at Best of Luck Beer Hall, Spfd. Get your think on with friends,
food and brews at Best of Luck! Monthly Themed Trivia at Best of Luck hosted by Miranda Eudaly and Friends. First
Wednesday of every month! Wednesday, April 3rd from 6pm - 8pm Theme: GAME OF THRONES Event is FREE with
drink specials for anyone participating! Sign your team (max of 4 people) up by calling in or stopping by. The
brainiest team will take home some cool swag and be crowned Best of the Nerds for the month. See you soon
and best of luck!

April 3rd – Live Music with Todd Osborn! Wednesday @ 6 pm at Cellar + Plate LLC, Spfd. Come share your evening
with us as you listen to the wonderful sound of Todd Osborn! My recommended pairing is you, and a glass of wine!

April 3rd – Wine Down Wednesday. Wednesday @ 7 pm at Galloway Station, Spfd. Looking for a place to just
chillax and unwind? Come and join us at Galloway Station for our Wine Down Wednesday. We will have local
musician Justin Larkin in the house playing some amazing tunes from 7-9pm with no cover. We will have house
wine and Odell's Sippin Pretty on special for just $4 a glass. We are excited to see you there!

April 3rd – This is my Springield book launch. Wednesday @ 6 pm at The Creamery Arts Center, Spfd.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdmerxDpR2Y Free event to showcase Ethan Bryan's collection of poetry
"This is my Springfield" benefiting Ozarks Literacy Council Original photography from Brad Zweerink and Artwork
from Sophie Bryan will be displayed. Books, photos and art are available for purchase, artists and author will be on
hand to sign pieces!! Drop in, sip some wine, enjoy the poetry, art and people.

April 3rd – East Sunshine Church of Christ. Wednesday @ 6 pm at East Sunchine Church of Christ, Spfd. Passover
dinner, Wednesday, April 3, 6:00 pm, in the gym. $4 per person. After dinner, the Sanctuary band will lead us in
worship. Please register at the Ministry Hub or via the weekly newsletter.

April 3rd – Artificial Intelligence. Wednesday @ 6 pm at Mother’s Brewing Company, Spfd. Is artificial intelligence
threatening humanity? Join a conversation on the future integration of flesh and tech. So many opportunities. But
what’s the cost and how should we navigate AI decisions?

April 3rd – Ashtanga Yoga. Wednesday @ 6 pm at Zenith Yoga, Spfd. The traditional practice of Ashtanga yoga
works both flexibility and strength in a dynamic series of poses. In this class, we focus on the first half of the primary
series allowing for time to go in depth into each asana and turn the attention inward to still the mind. This class is
led by Ashtanga practitioner, Jamie. Every Wednesday at 6:00pm Free to Zenith members \\ $10 drop-ins Full
Schedule: http://zenithclimbing.com/yoga/

April 3rd – April SCPTA General Meeting. Wednesday @ 9:15 am at Reed Academy, Spfd. Join us for our April
SCPTA meeting on Wednesday at Reed Academy at 9:15 am. We will have a Student Wellness presentation and
discuss student test scores. Hope to see you there!

April 3rd – First Wednesday Worship & Prayer with Evangel University. Wednesday @ 7 pm at Freedom City Church,
Spfd. First Wednesday Worship is a service where we combine the power of worship and prayer together! We
invite you out to experience God's presence outside the traditional structure of Sunday morning service! We can't
wait to spend this evening with you! We are also excited to have special guest worship team Catalyst from
Evangel University. Come out for a powerful evening of worship & prayer! When: Wednesday, April 3 @ 7 PM
Where: 1477 N. Broadway Avenue, Springfield, MO, 65802 Childcare is provided.

April 3rd – Abou Ben Adhem hospital dads. Wednesday @ 7 pm at Abou Ben Adhem hospital, Spfd. Remember
our monthly meeting is April 3, next Wednesday night at 7:00 PM social hour at 6:00. We will be talking about Safe
and Sound Event and tickets for our Price Cutter Charity Event hope to see you there!

April 3rd – Veterans Only Game Day – Every Wednesday. Wednesday @ 1 pm at Nameless City Board Game &
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Wednesday from 1300hrs - 1530hrs for our Veterans only game day! Come socialize with fellow Vets and enjoy the
relaxing and Veteran friendly atmosphere of Nameless City. This Veterans only game day is facilitated by peer
support specialist Rebecca Lansdown from the Springfield, Missouri Veterans Administration.

April 3rd – Easter All In. Wednesday @ 6 pm at Crimson House Ministries, Spfd. IT'S ALMOST EASTER!! And we're
kicking things off with an amazing Easter All In service at Crimson House! This event starts with making new friends
and catching up with old ones over dinner. It's a delicious free meal, complete with special homemade desserts
you don't want to miss! After the meal, we move into the chapel for a time of worship and reflection together.
Meaningful songs, scriptures, and readings will be taking us on a journey through Jesus' suffering, sacrifice, and
ultimate triumph! Enjoy the opportunity to hear from different voices in the congregation and allow your spirit to
be stirred anew as we begin to anticipate the Easter season! If you've never visited Crimson House before, this is a
wonderful opportunity to come by and see what it's all about! All are welcome, and we look forward to seeing
you at ALL IN!

April 3rd – Wednesday Works Hiring Event. Wednesday @ 9 am at The Missouri Job Center Office, Spfd. The
Missouri Job Center Office is hosting a Wednesday Works Hiring Event on Wednesday, April 3, from 9 - 11 at the
North Springfield location. Simos and Oasis Hotel & Convention Center will be participating! Please be dressed
business appropriate. If you have a resume, please bring it with you! The Career Closet and resume assistance are
available prior to the day of the event.

April 3rd – Making Your Government Transparent: Sunshine Law. Wednesday @ 4 pm This training is designed to
teach community members how to submit Sunshine Law request forms. Sunshine Law requests can provide critical
information that the public has a legal right to access. We will show you what to do in order to submit a proper
request.

April 3rd – Gailey’s After Dark: Comedy, Booze and Breakfast. Wednesday @ 7:30 pm at Gailey’s Breakfast Café,
Spfd. This is a free weekly comedy show at the best breakfast joint in 417. Every Wednesday night from 7:30-9 pm,
we invite local comedians and musicians to perform at our open mic in the bar section of Gailey's Breakfast Cafe.
18+ due to mature subject matter.

April 3rd – The Weekly Show! Wednesday @ 9:30 pm at Carrington Hall, Spfd. Is it that time of the week already?
Join us this Wednesday for our weekly show at 9:30 PM in Carrington Hall’s Auditorium! As always the show is
completely FREE! So come on out and share some laughs!

April 3rd – April 2019 General Meeting. Wednesday @ 6 pm at Cowden Elementary, Spfd. This month is all about
safety. We will be learning more from the Springfield Police Department about the Neighborhood Watch as well
as an update from the Fire Department. Plus, all of the details you need to know about our upcoming Kickball
Tournament. We hope to see you there.

April 3rd – OCMAS Meeting – April 2019. Wednesday @ 7 pm at Bernice S Warren Center for Archaeological
Research, Spfd. Greetings Members, A friendly reminder that the next meeting of the Ozarks Chapter of the
Missouri Archaeological Society will be: Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 Time: 7:00 pm Place: Center for
Archaeological Research (622 S. Kimbrough, Springfield, MO) Presenter: Film introduction by Dr. Ken Carstens
�Professor Emeritus, Missouri State University Presentation: A screening of: Discovering Women (NOVA, 1993)
Abstract: Dr. Ken Carstens will introduce a video made by NOVA in 1993 entitled, "Discovering Women," focusing
on the careers of seven leading North American women scientists. This video focuses on Dr. Patty Jo Watson,
Professor emerita from Washington University's Department of Anthropology. This particular hour long video is
titled: Secrets Underground, a synopsis about some of Dr. Watson's ground breaking archaeological research in
the caves of Kentucky and Tennessee. As always, this presentation is free and open to the public. You are
welcome and encouraged to forward this announcement to faculty, students, and all other interested parties.
[Educators: a chapter officer would be happy to verify a student's attendance if you wanted to offer extra credit
for this event.]

April 3rd – Meet & Greet Meeting. Wednesday @ 3 pm at Glendale High School, Spfd. Hello! We are Glendale
Active Minds. If you, or someone you know at school, is dealing with mental illness and needs a place to begin to

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find help, or wants to become involved, we will have a meet & greet meeting April 3, at 3:00 PM. More details will
come soon!

April 3rd – Midweek Brews & Tunes! – Joe Dillstrom & Ryan Dunn! Wednesday @ 6 pm at 4 By 4 Brewing Company,
Spfd. Join us Wednesday, April 3rd from 6pm to 9pm for Live Music Night with Joe Dillstrom and Ryan Dunn! Family
friendly, all ages welcome. A throwback to the troubadour tradition of the late 60’s and early 70’s, Joe Dillstrom’s
songs weave narratives of lives in flux with traditional American music styles—rock ‘n roll, blues, country & western,
jazz, and folk. They serve as a vehicle for Ryan Dunn’s sonorous and tasteful tenor saxophone playing to fill the
room with warmth. With an easygoing stage presence and careful collaboration on their arrangements, Dillstrom
& Dunn have an assortment of road songs, singalongs, and bar-fly lullabies you don’t want to miss. Give Joe
Dillstrom's music page a like: https://www.facebook

April 3rd – The Perfect Pitch Chapter Weekly Networking. Wednesday @ 11:30 am at The Pitch Pizza & Pub, Spfd.
Inspiring New Growth is an industry exclusive network marketing group. We are Member Owned and Member
Operated. Come join us each Wednesday from 11:30am-1:00pm Bring your business cards or flyers and come on
out and meet our members! We are looking forward to meeting you and learning more about you and your
industry!!

April 3rd – Stretch PT with Dawn. Wednesday @ 7:30 at Springfield South Jazzercise, Spfd. Wednesdays @ 7:30m-
8:15pm 4 sessions for $30 $10 Walk-ins Mid week TLC that your body and mind needs. Deep stretching and
restoration. You will lengthen muscle, and release stress and tension that your body needs to let go of. This class is
a MUST have in your weekly work out routine!

April 3rd – Medicare 101 for Baby Boomers. Wednesday @ 4:30 pm at Secure Insurance Group, Spfd. You are
invited to attend a FREE MEDICARE WORKSHOP exclusively devoted to those who want more information on
Medicare. Your only investment is your time. The knowledge you gain will be priceless. Best of all, you leave with
the knowledge and proven strategies to help you make your Medicare decisions. Seating is limited, so register
today and guarantee your reservation by calling (417) 838-7023. This 2 hour class will be held at 3506 S Culpepper
Circle, Springfield, MO 65804, 4:30 PM, first Wednesday of the month. You must pre-register, again seating is
limited!

April 3rd – MBA Open House. Wednesday @ 3 pm at Glass Hall, Spfd. Come learn more about our AACSB
accredited MBA program at Missouri State University. Graduate program representatives will be present to answer
any questions you may have about our graduate programs. The event is casual dress and prospective students
may come anytime from 3 PM- 4:30 PM. All prospective students who apply at the event will receive an
application fee waiver. Refreshments will be served. The program is available seated or 100% online.

April 3rd – Paramedic/EMS Informational Session. Wednesday @ 11 am at OTC Allied Health, Spfd. Interested in
our Paramedic/EMS programs? Attend an informational session in the Information Commons Atrium to get your
questions answered about how to get started with your Allied Health education at OTC!

April 3rd – The Q & A Chapter Weekly Networking Meeting. Wednesday @ 8:30 am at Quiznos, Spfd. Inspiring New
Growth is an industry exclusive network marketing group. We are Member Owned and Member Operated. Come
join us each Wednesday Morning from 8:30am-10:00pm Bring your business cards or flyers and come on out and
meet our members! We are looking forward to meeting you and learning more about you and your industry!!

April 4th – Just Jouett solo at Shuffle. Thursday @ 7 pm at Shuffle, Spfd. Come out to Shuffle and listen to some
intimate originals I perform on 12 string, and share some of my personal songs with friends and strangers...Bring a
friend and let's kick the night off in style~

April 4th – Peter and The Starcatcher at Parkview High School. Thursday @ 7:30 pm at Parkview Theatre, Spfd. Both
HILARIOUS and touching, Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a
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jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths
of greed and despair... and the bonds of friendship, duty and love. Peter and the Starcatcher is rated PG.

April 4th – Meg Burns at The Backlot at Alamo Drafthouse. Thursday @ 7 pm at The Backlot at Alamo Drafthouse,
Sfd. Ever wondered what it would sound like if Dolly Parton and Stevie Nicks had a baby... and that baby played
music? Me too! On an unrelated note, come out to the Backlot at Alamo Drafthouse on April 4th for a night of
great music, amazing food and all the delicious beer you can drink.

April 4th – Mr MOJO every Thursday at Shuffle - $5 cover. Thursday @ 9 pm at Shuffle, Spfd. Mr Mojo brings shuffle-
mode to our stage with their great mix of songs. We kick off the night with an opener at 7 for even more variety
then get our mojo on at 9:00.

April 4th – Community Resource Fair. Thursday @ 11 am at Crosslines of Spfd. The Diaper Bank of the Ozarks is
hosting the 4th Community Resource Fair for Positive Parenting at Crosslines from 11am-1pm. Many different
agencies will be represented with both material and educational information. It will be a fun day with door prizes,
refreshments and diapers and more to take home. You will also have the opportunity to visit Crosslines and learn
more about their services.

April 4th – Free Workshop! Learn & Share – Small Board Computer. Thursday @ 6 pm at The Library Center, Spfd.
Come learn about Small Board Computer (SBC) (RPi, Arduino, others) or bring your own SBC projects to share! We
will have two presenters, discussing the topics below. We will also have open discussion and sharing, so if you
have questions, bring them! If you have a project, bring it! Presenters to cover: ASP.NET Utilize LIRC via an ASP.NET
Core web app to replace your universal remote." LIRC is a package that allows you to decode and send infra-red
signals of many (but not all) commonly used remote controls. ASP.NET is an open source web framework for
building modern web apps and services with .NET. Node-RED Node-RED is a visual programming tool that allows
easy control of all of the pins on the Raspberry Pi. It has a large collection of libraries that add functionality like the
creation of a web page, sending emails, and twitter. It also has tight integration with a messaging platform called
MQTT which allows easy wireless communication with devices like the ESP8266 as well as online data services. This
makes Node_RED an ideal tool to easily create home automation applications.

April 4th – Essential Skills for HR Management. Thursday @ 9 am at The efactory, Spfd. Want to greatly improve
your skills for working in the challenging field of Human Resources? Get ahead of others after you learn new
concepts in selection and retention, compensation and benefits, training and development, as well as other
areas. Be the “go-to” person in HR with your improved knowledge of legal issues and responsibilities. You can do
it, with our help!

April 4th – Distribution Center Hiring Event in Springfield. Thursday @ 2 pm at O’Reilly Distribution Center, Spfd.
We're hiring in Springfield, MO! Join us on April 4, 2019 at 233 S. Patterson Ave., Springfield, MO! Now is your
opportunity to join a dynamic distribution team at a Fortune 500 company!

April 4th – Papa Green Shoes. Thursday @ 7:30 pm at The Riff, Spfd. Every Thursday night PGS brings the party to
The Riff. Come get an early start on your weekend with dancing, great atmosphere, drink specials and
Springfield's Funk/Blues/Rock/Soul power house Papa Green Shoes and the Hillbilly Boutique, all in the best
sounding venue in Southwest Missouri .

April 4th – Spring Axe Throwing League. Thursday @ 5 pm at Tommy Hawks Axe House, Spfd. This is TommyHawks'
5th Seasonal League, and our first full World Axe Throwing League. No experience required, our coaches will train
you to be axcellent! Come out and Join the Original Ozark Mountain Axe-Throwing community!

April 4th – Slow Viewing Night: The Divine Fox. Thursday @ 6 pm at Springfield Art Museum, Spfd. Spend one hour
with one work of art once a month at our new Slow Viewing Nights. The Museum believes art is for everyone and
interpretation is a practice anyone can do. Slow Viewing Nights are a practice of collaborative interpretation.
Each month we will gather in front of an art piece for an hour and build a collective understanding of the work
through sharing our observations, questions, and suggestions. This activity is designed for anyone who wishes to
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understanding all that art has to offer, or simply desires to slow down. Together we can accomplish this – one work
of art at a time. In April, we will focus on "The Divine Fox" by S.L. Dickey (pictured above), currently on view in
"Creating an American Identity." Meet in the Museum Lobby at 5:50 PM. Seating will be provided.

April 4th - #MoveMoreSGF Scavenger Hunt. Thursday @ Downtown Springfield, Spfd. April is Move More Month!
Celebrate by getting out with your friends, family and coworkers for a walk around beautiful downtown
Springfield in search of brightly colored hearts. Every heart you find is a chance to win a $100 gift card and prizes!
How does it work? Snap a picture of yourselves with the hearts and share on Facebook or Instagram using the
hashtag #movemoreSGF. OR email your photos to Julie Viele at jviele@springfieldmo.gov. Don't forget to tag your
teammates! 1 heart picture + 1 drawing entry (find all hearts to increase your chances of winning!) All entries must
be submitted by April 30. Drawing will be held May 1. Grand prize: $100 gift card to 5 Pound Apparel. Partners:
American Heart Association, Springfield-Greene County Health Department, Downtown Springfield Association,
Springfield-Greene County Park Board and the City of Springfield.

April 4th – Hunter Hathcoat @ Southbound. Thursday @ 8 pm at Southbound Bar & Grill, Spfd. Hunter Hathcoat live
acoustic at Southbound Bar & Grill in Springfield MO. 4/4/19 NO COVER

April 4th – FBW Motherhood Item Swap. Thursday @ 6 pm at Family Birth and Wellness, Spfd. Mark your calendars!
Family Birth and Wellness is hosting a Motherhood Item Swap as one of our Mom's Night and we want you there! If
you've done any Spring cleaning, this is a great opportunity to trade in items and grab any "new to you" items you
may need or want! Or maybe you're pregnant with a second or third baby and would like to update your
maternity wardrobe--this night is for you! The event will be on April 4th at 6 PM. Please RSVP on the event page to
let us know your coming!

April 4th – IF: Table. Thursday @ 6 pm at Macedonia Baptist Church, Spfd. Join us for our April IF Table! IF Table is a
night where women come break bread together and join in meaningful, Gospel-centered conversation.
Registration is $10.00. This fee helps cover our meal and expenses. Childcare will also be provided.

April 4th – Legalization & the Workforce. Thursday @ 9am at Springfield Art Museum, Spfd. Join the Missouri Job
Center as we continue the conversation on the legalization of medical marijuana and the impact on workforce.
Hear presentations from legal and risk management experts, as well as a drug testing company. Cost is $10 per
person, lunch is provided but you must RSVP by Monday, April 1. Reserve your spot by emailing Jennifer at
jbiri@springfieldmo.gov.

April 4th – Getaway Golf. Thursday @ 5 pm at Getaway Golf, Spfd. Get out and support an AWESOME local
business on Thursday nights for 50% off a round of golf with a valid student ID! Getaway Golf is an engaging,
interactive and educational spin on miniature golf. This one-of-a-kind entertainment venue (appealing to all ages
and ADA compliant) is themed around travel and will showcase the top destinations around the United States
and the rest of the globe. From feeling like you're swimming in the Great Barrier Reef to walking through the Grand
Canyon, this is sure to be one experience you'll never forget.

April 4th – Coffee, Conversation, & Connection. Thursday @ 9 am at Unity of Spfd. Enjoy a cup of coffee (or 2) and
visit with friends old and new!

April 4th – Jeff & Drew LIVE at Big Whiskey’s South. Thursday @ 8 pm at Big Whiskeys South, Spfd. Join Jeff Johnson
& Drew Beine of Smokey Folk @ Big Whiskey’s South from 8-10pm! Free Show! #makearequest

April 4th – A Taste of Asia: Hands on Cooking Class. Thursday @ 6 pm at Hy-Vee, Spfd. Join us in the kitchen to
explore the flavors of Asian cuisine! In class we will break up into groups to make our 5-course dinner to enjoy a at
the end. Menu includes Asian chicken salad, tofu wontons, Thai curry, Japanese pancakes, and Miso chocolate
chip cookies. Be sure to sign up through Customer Service at 417-881-1950 in advance to save your spot. Cost $25
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April 4th – Supporting the Blind of Missouri at Big Whiskeys. Thursday @ 6 pm at Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant
& Bar Downtown, Spfd. Come on out to Big Whiskey's at 311 Park Central East in Downtown Springfield on
Thursday, April 4th to Help Support the Blind of Missouri! Enjoy Great Food and Drinks while Making a Difference for
Many in our State! 10% of ALL SALES from 6-8 p.m. will go Toward Helping Blind Missourians Lead Better Lives!

April 4th – Donnie Ray & The Revolution at Los Cabos. Thursday @ 5 pm at Los Cabos Mexican Grill, Spfd. Join us
Thursday, April 4th, from 5pm to 9pm at Los Cabos Mexican Grill & Cantina for our all ages/family friendly “Party
on the Patio” hosted by Donnie Ray Stevens & The Revolution (Doug Wilson and Chris Slagle). Special guest with
the band tonight is fiddler, Mike Clayton! 4109 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri Family friendly, all ages
welcome. We have our regular menu all day, a children’s menu, your favorite Los Cabos drinks, and live music on
the patio. Our Thursday special is Sizzling Fajitas! Chicken, Steak, or combo fajita plate served with rice, beans,
cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, and sour cream for only $10.99! Give the band’s music page a like:
https://www.facebook.com/SteampunkRevolutionBand/ Give the Los Cabos page a like:
https://www.facebook.com/loscabosspringfield/ Follow Los Cabos on Instagram: @loscabos_springfield AMP
Entertainment is proud to be a member of the Los Cabos family, helping to bring quality, live music entertainment
to the patio on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Like our page and follow us on Instagram:
https://www.facebook.com/BarbHensiek.AMP.Entertainment/ Instagram: @barbhensiek Please note that “Party
on the Patio” may be canceled due to cold temperatures and/or precipitation.

April 4th – Beginner Open Adult Ballet. Thursday @ 8 pm at Springfield Ballet, Spfd. This class is open to teens and
adults who want to experience dance as a recreational activity for fun and exercise. The class focuses on the use
of ballet technique to help with toning, strength and flexibility, and it is offered for men and women at beginner to
intermediate levels. January 7-May 11 NO Class held during the weeks of March 11-16 & April 8-13 Single class rate
- $14 (no convenience charge) Class card - $100 for 8 classes Ages 16+ No pre-registration is required for this class.
Please stop by the Ballet Office before your first class to fill out a short registration form and remit payment.

April 4th – GriefShare: Grief Recovery Support Group. Thursday @ 6 pm at Cherry Street Baptist Church, Spfd. It
hurts to lose someone. Find help at GriefShare. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk
alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process
alone. Meets Thursdays at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Call the church office for more information.

April 4th – Pregnancy & Nutrition. Thursday @ 1 pm at Spfd Pregnancy Care Center, Spfd. Eating can be fun and
easy! Pregnancy & Nutrition is open to anyone in the community at no cost. Taught by a nutrition educator, this
class is one of eight that focus on healthy recipes and dietary information for both mom and baby.

April 4th - Christian Women's Connection Luncheon, noon, Twin Oaks Country Club, 1020 E. Republic Road. Chico's
will show the latest styles for spring. Lyn Collver of Sioux Falls, S.D., answers the question, "How do you deal with the
unexpected and the unknowns of life?" Cost $16. Reservations required. 417-719-4507 or 417-877-8820

April 4th - Disney's "The Little Mermaid Jr.," 7:30 p.m., Landers Theatre, 311 E. Walnut St. Tickets $16-$23. 417-869-
1334

April 4th - "Freud's Last Session," 7:30 p.m., Springfield Contemporary Theatre's Center Stage, 302 E. Pershing St.
Tickets $27 adults, $24 students/seniors, $10 student rush. Pay What You Can Thursdays, available tickets at 6:30
p.m. day of show. 417-831-8001

April 4th - Rodgers & Hammerstein's "The King and I," 7:30 p.m., Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, 525 S. John
Q. Hammons Parkway. Tickets $10-$40. 417-836-7678 or 1-888-476-7849

April 5th - 31st annual Neosho City-Wide Garage Sale, starts at 7 a.m., held rain or shine. More than 400 families
typically hold sales during the event. Details at garagesales.neoshocc.com. 417-451-1925

April 5th - 2019 Queen City Carnival of Ink, 2-10 p.m., Springfield Expo Center, 635 E. St. Louis St. Midwest tattoo
convention returns. Tickets $10 or $25 for a three-day pass, $15 and $35 at the door.

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