Monday, June 3, 2024 Genealogy Problem Solving, Part 5 (Program) 7:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, and Zoom This program continues the series began in the fall as we work our way through identifying ancestors demonstrating principles and sources universal to solving any genealogical research question. The session will discuss […]
American Red Cross Blood Drive 6/7/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Fair Acres YMCA, 2600 Grand Ave
Summer is coming, which means it’s time to get information on an outdoor pastime that’s loved by many – floating on area streams. People wanting to learn more about where to go paddling should sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Where Can I? Float.” This free virtual program will be […]
Carthage 6/24/2024: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1338 East Fairview Avenue
First responders from Carthage are uniting with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, plasma, and platelets to patients at more than 40 area healthcare facilities, for the annual Carthage Beach Boots, Badges Community Challenge Blood Drive. The blood drive will take place on Wednesday, June 26 at Carthage Memorial […]
Char cloth is a useful fire-starting aid that can add enjoyment for those who enjoy keeping their camping trips basic and primitive. This human-made tinder also has a safety function and may be helpful in emergency situations, too. People can learn more how to make char cloth and how to use it at the July […]
When it comes to things people are afraid of in the outdoors, venomous snakes top many fright lists. While it’s true people should always give venomous snakes space, it’s equally true that some of the things people fear about venomous snakes are based on things that simply aren’t true. People can learn more about Missouri’s […]
The event will be on July 12th at the SW MU Research Extension and Education Center, 14548 Highway H, Mount Vernon, MO 65712. Event will begin at 10 a.m. and last till 4 p.m. Registration fee is $25 per participant and includes snacks, coffee, pizza, salad, lamb chops/meatball, and classroom materials. Register online by July […]
George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to announce the annual Carver Day Celebration to be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Carver Day celebrates the life of George Washington Carver and the establishment of the national monument in his honor. This year we are commemorating the 81st anniversary […]
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Historic Homes and Neighborhoods: How to Research Them (Program) 10:00 to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom Well known in the Springfield area, Richard Crabtree is a historian who specializes in researching the history of houses and neighborhoods. Rich will share his techniqhues that […]
