The Pierce City Friends of the Library will hold a Designer Purse Silent Auction featuring handbags from brands like Dooney & Bourke and Michael Kors, each containing a mystery gift card. The auction kicks off at the SomePlace Nice Holiday Craft Show on Nov. 2 (9131 Wallaby Rd) and will close on Dec. 14 (5 pm) at the Pierce City […]
Saturday, November 2, 2024 Ozarks Genealogical Society Annual Used Book Sale 9:00 am to 4:00 pm OGS Library Building, 534 W. Catalpa St., Springfield, MO The Ozarks Genealogical Library will have a used book sale on Saturday, November 2, from 9-4 at the OGS Library Building, 534 W. Catalpa St., in Springfield. Items for sale […]
Monday, November 4, 2024 Researching Your War of 1812 Ancestor (Program) 7:00 to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom Researching a War of 1812 ancestor can involve a set of interesting records. Nationally renowned presenter Craig Scott, Certified Genealogist, will instruct attendees how to examine types of service, […]
Muzzleloading rifles are becoming increasingly popular with hunters and recreational shooters. People interested in learning the basics of shooting and caring for modern in-line muzzleloading rifles should sign up for the Nov. 9 Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) program “Learning to Shoot: Muzzleloaders” at MDC’s Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center. This free […]
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to host Cherokee storyteller, Greg Bilby, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Greg received his degree in journalism from Oklahoma State University and serves as public health educator and outreach coordinator for the Cherokee Nation in […]
A great autumn afternoon activity is to enjoy fall color and comfortable temperatures on a short hike that ends with s’mores around a campfire. If this sounds like an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon, be sure to sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program “Citizen Science: Stroll and S’mores.” This program […]
People can enjoy free Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) educational programs at various MDC sites across the state. People wanting to learn more about what programs are offered at MDC educational facilities in their part of the state should sign up for the MDC virtual program “Where Can I? Learn More About Nature.” This free […]
Dr. William Garrett Piston, President of the Civil War Round Table of the Ozarks and retiree from the Department of History at Missouri State University and noted Civil War Author, invites you to attend our meetings. The monthly meeting of the Civil War Round Table of the Ozarks will be held at the Library Center […]
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 OGS Annual Business Meeting and Memorial Service (Program) 10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom Attendance Options: In person at The Library Center or Zoom for OGS members. Members will receive a Zoom link by email or find the link at ozarksgs.org,programs. […]
Some cavity-nesting animals provide great opportunities for attracting nature to your backyard. If you want to learn more about building nesting boxes that could attract cavity nesting birds and flying squrrels, be sure to sign up for the MDC virtual program “Birds: Cavity Nesters and Nesting Boxes.” This program will be from 1-2 p.m. on […]
