Community Calendar

Ozark Christian Church will present a display of more than 250 nativities from around the world on various dates throughout December.

December 4: 11 am - 2 pm, 4 pm - 6 pm
December 11: 11 am - 2 pm
December 14: 4 pm - 6 pm
December 15: 11 am - 2 pm
December 18: 11 am - 2 pm
December 24: 5 pm - 6 pm

The Queen City Choral will perform a winter concert along with the Republic High School Chorale on December 22 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Springfield.

The concert will include composers such as Gustav Holst, Ola Gjeilo, Shawn Kirchner, as well as some newer works.

The holidays come alive in Springfield with the annual production of The Nutcracker.

Join Clara and her Nutcracker as they waltz through her dreams of toy soldiers and mice battling, dancing flowers, the Sugar Plum Fairy and more in the Enchanted Forest of Snow and Land of Sweets.

The production will run December 19-23, 2024 at the Landers Theatre.

Ozark Christian Church will present a display of more than 250 nativities from around the world on various dates throughout December.

December 4: 11 am - 2 pm, 4 pm - 6 pm
December 11: 11 am - 2 pm
December 14: 4 pm - 6 pm
December 15: 11 am - 2 pm
December 18: 11 am - 2 pm
December 24: 5 pm - 6 pm

The holidays come alive in Springfield with the annual production of The Nutcracker.

Join Clara and her Nutcracker as they waltz through her dreams of toy soldiers and mice battling, dancing flowers, the Sugar Plum Fairy and more in the Enchanted Forest of Snow and Land of Sweets.

The production will run December 19-23, 2024 at the Landers Theatre.

Ozark Christian Church will present a display of more than 250 nativities from around the world on various dates throughout December.

December 4: 11 am - 2 pm, 4 pm - 6 pm
December 11: 11 am - 2 pm
December 14: 4 pm - 6 pm
December 15: 11 am - 2 pm
December 18: 11 am - 2 pm
December 24: 5 pm - 6 pm

A gathering of concerned relatives and friends facing the reality that problems of someone close to them are seriously affecting their lives and their ability to function.

Families Anonymous® members are dedicated to practicing a constructive approach in dealing with the family illness of addiction and behavioral issues.

Learn from shared experiences and wisdom, that you are not alone, and that there is a better way. FA is compatible with other 12 step programs and benefits the friends and families despite whether their loved with an addiction or behavioral problems is seeking recovery or not.

Families Anonymous is a group of new friends who won't be shocked by the nature of your problems and will stand by you as you learn how to gain sanity and serenity in your life , and people just like you, helping other people just like you.

A gathering of concerned relatives and friends facing the reality that problems of someone close to them are seriously affecting their lives and their ability to function.

Families Anonymous® members are dedicated to practicing a constructive approach in dealing with the family illness of addiction and behavioral issues.

Learn from shared experiences and wisdom, that you are not alone, and that there is a better way. FA is compatible with other 12 step programs and benefits the friends and families despite whether their loved with an addiction or behavioral problems is seeking recovery or not.

Families Anonymous is a group of new friends who won't be shocked by the nature of your problems and will stand by you as you learn how to gain sanity and serenity in your life , and people just like you, helping other people just like you.

The Springfield Conservation Nature Center will host a program on Snakes of Missouri December 27 for all ages.

Learn about this misunderstood reptile, see snakes up close, and even touch on.

No registration required. Information at 417-888-4237.

The Southern Ozarks Community Orchestra will present “Wrapping up Christmas” for their last concert of 2024 on December 29 at 3 pm at the historic Star Theater in Willow Springs.

Tickets are available at the door and are priced at $10 each. Children 5 and under will be admitted free of charge.

Enjoy traditional pieces such as From the Realms of Glory, All is Calm (Silent Night), Let There be Peace on Earth, O Holy Night and the classics, Sleigh Ride, A Christmas Festival, It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.

Also included will be Frosty the Snowman, Charlie Brown Christmas, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Once Upon a December from Frozen. The French Carol, People Look East will featuring French horns, a piccolo duet, oboe and English horn.

The Southern Ozarks Community Orchestra is sponsored by the Willow Springs Arts Council and has served the area since 2009. Information at www.willowspringsartscouncil.org and at Southern Ozarks Community Orchestra on Facebook.

Our orchestra & small ensembles are available for performance.

Information on joining the orchestra at 417-259-7634 (Brandy Taylor) or 417-217-0542 (Jodie Forbes). The orchestra is currently looking for more string players (violins, violas, & cello).