Submit your kid-friendly events for our calendars by emailing: kathy@springfieldkids.com
November 2008
1 Saturday
Adoption Fair at OTC, 1001 E. Chestnut Expwy. in Information Commons West,
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Information on domestic, international and foster adoptions. Talk with agency representatives, adoption lawyers and adoptive parents. Childcare is provided. For more info, call 882-2516 or e-mail: jgerard95@aol.com.
5 & 19 Wednesday
Mommy & Me at All-Star Gymnastics, 1347 N. Ashley in Nixa, 11:15 a.m.-Noon. Run, jump, tumble and bounce all you want for only $5 per child. Call 725-1304 for info. See ad page 24.
7 Friday
Pickles and Ice Cream Luncheon:Pregnant, Pampered and Prepared! presented by CoxHealth at the Clarion Hotel, 3333 S. Glenstone, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Mini-expo with information, products from local vendors and pampering–chair massages, hand treatments and more. Enjoy a light, healthy lunch, door prizes and a presentation. Fee $12 per person. Registration required. Call 269-LADY. See ad page 2.
7 Friday
Open Gym at Springfield Gymnastics & Aquatics Center, 529 S. Cavalier, 10 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. Call
864-6869 for info. See ad page 26.
7 & 8 Friday & Saturday
National Y Arts Week celebration at the YMCA! Friday, 6-8 p.m. at the Downtown YMCA and Saturday, 10 a.m.-Noon at the Pat Jones YMCA. There will be free activities for families such as spin art, candy art, fall tissue trees, Stomp Dance activities, the Storytellers of the Ozarks, and Vincent Van Goat from the Missouri Arts Council will be there as well!
7 & 21 Fridays
Kids Night Out at Springfield Gymnastics & Aquatics Center, 529 S. Cavalier, 7-10:30p.m. $10 for members, $12 for non-members. Call 864-6869 for info. See ad page 26.
8 Saturday
Springfield Parents as Teachers Annual Holiday Bazaar at Kickapoo High School, 3710 S. Jefferson, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free. Many booths featuring hand-made craft items, holiday items,
floral, jewelry, ceramics, baskets, candles, and more. For more info, call 523-1160.
11 Tuesday
Adoption for Families Informational Meeting at South Street Christian Church, 500 South Ave., 6-8 p.m. For info, visit www.adoptionforfamilies.com or call
882-7700. See ad page 31.
11 Tuesday
Registration begins for the winter art classes at the Springfield Art Museum,
1111 E. Brookside Dr. Classes begin on January 6. For more info, call 837-5700 or e-mail: ArtMuseum@springfieldmo.gov.
11-23 Tuesday-Sunday
Giant Map of Asia at the Discovery Center, 438 E. St. Louis. What better way to teach young people the power of maps and the limitless depth of geography than a gym-sized map on which they can explore, travel from place to place, hop around, compete, collaborate and have lots of fun? Visit www.discoverycenter.org for info.
14 Friday
“Friday Night Out” at All-Star Gymnastics in Nixa. Ages 4 and up will enjoy a castle inflatable, basketball gym, open gym, pizza and drinks, 6:30-10 p.m., $15.Sibling discount. Space is limited. Call 725-1304 to register. See ad page 24.
15 Saturday
The Market, a holiday shopping event, at Southland Christian Church, 1630 W. Republic Rd., 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Local vendors will be selling high quality, hand-crafted items and retail merchandise. Free admission. For info, call 881-7405 or visit www.gosouthland.org. See ad page 26.
17-20 Monday-Thursday
Christmas Open House at Jump Mania, 2745 S. Kansas Expwy. Pay to get in to jump and enjoy free events including Letters to Santa, Cookie decorating, hot beverages, coloring contest and an Angel Tree. Call 881-JUMP for details. See ad page 13.
20 Thursday
“ADHD: The Vision Connection,” a free lecture presented by Dr. Carol Scott at
7 p.m. at Vision Enhancement Clinic, 1426 E. Bradford Pkwy. Call 887-7151 for reservations and info. See ad page 9.
20 Thursday
Science Sprout Day at Discovery Center, 438 E. St. Louis, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Explore the science of fun in a day exclusively for Early Childhood Learners (up to age 6). Special free science presentations geared to early learners. Visit www.discoverycenter.org or call 862-9910, ext. 701 for info.
20 & 21 Thursday & Friday
Winter Wildlife Survivors Puppet Show at the Nature Center, 4600 S. Chrisman Ave., 6:30-7:15 p.m. on Thursday and 1-2 p.m. on Friday. The question is: How do animals spend the winter? The answer is: store, snore, and soar. Join ace reporter “Calvin the Catfish” and friends to get the scoop on surviving winter. All ages. Registration required. Call 888-4237. See ad page 38.
25 Tuesday
Conservation Kids’ Club: A Whale Of A Tale at the Nature Center, 4600 S. Chrisman Ave., 6:30-7:45 p.m. It’s an interactive evening of storytelling and fun. Learn how our ancestors used stories to entertain and to explain the natural world around them, hear some Native American stories, and stretch your imagination as you create your own animal tale. Ages 7-12 only. Please no younger siblings and only one adult per group of kids. Registration required. Call 888-4237.
29 Saturday
Eureka! Christmas Show at Remington's, 1655 W. Republic Rd. in Springfield,
9 a.m. -4 p.m. Family-friendly, shopping extravaganza! Admission is $1/adult, kids are free. For info, call Barbara at 345-8555 or email eurekaevents08@yahoo.com.
Recurring Programs
Mondays
Story Hour at Gold Minds, 3352S.National at 10:30 a.m. Join in for reading fun as well as cool activities! For children ages 1-5 years. Call 890-1926 for info. See ad page 18.
Tuesdays
YMCA Story Time, 2-3 p.m. at the Jones branch, 1901 E. Republic Road. Local
personalities read children's stories to kids. For info, call 881-1599.
Tuesdays
Family Climb Night at the Downtown YMCA, 417 S. Jefferson, 5-7 p.m. Families can climb the rock wall together. Children must be with an adult. Call 862-7456 for info.
Tuesdays & Fridays
Preschool storytime at Barnes & Noble at 10 a.m. Call 885-0026 for details.
Wednesdays
Parents as Teachers Playgroup in Branson, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Branson Special Services Bldg., 300 S. 6th St. Call Robin at 417-334-5131, ext. 9741 for info.
Wednesdays
The Jr. Warriors Christian Playgroup meets at 11 a.m. Christian moms with children age 3 and under (older siblings welcome). Contact Shayna at 882-9058 or visit http://www.lilaguide.com/groups/jrwarriors for locations and info.
Wednesdays
Single Moms Care Group at Nixa Christian Church, 400 Northview Rd., 6:30-8 p.m. Free childcare provided. Just show up or call Laura Kinne at 882-1426 for info.
Thursdays
Family Swim from 7-8 p.m. at the Jones YMCA on Republic Rd. All ages are
appropriate with parent/guardian. Call 881-1599 for info. Free for members and $10 per family for non-members.
Fridays
Infant CPR instruction at Cox South. Learn the basics of infant CPR, safety, and obstructed airway. Call 269-4117 for info.
Saturdays
Family inflatables day at the Downtown YMCA, 10 a.m.-Noon. Come slide down the huge inflatable slide and bounce around in the bounce house! For info, visit orymca.org.
1st & 3rd Mondays – November 3 & 17
Christian County Ambulance offers free CPR classes. Call Jodie at 863-2776 for info and registration.
2nd & 4th Mondays - November 10 & 24
TEEN MOPS group for Nixa and Ozark meets at Countryside Christian Church on Hwy. 14 between Ozark and Nixa, 6:30-8 p.m. Dinner is served and free childcare is available. Email ccc.teenmops.meld@gmail.com or visit www.myspace.com/cccteenmops for info.
2nd Monday – November 10
La Leche League monthly meeting at the Library Center, 6:30 p.m. For info, call Jane at 881-0710 or Anna at 862-8152.
2nd Monday – November 10
Downs Syndrome Group of the Ozarks meets at High Street Baptist Church,
6:30-8:30 p.m. Childcare provided. Parents and siblings welcome.Call Lynn Neidingh at 866-1610 or 885-9905.
4th Monday – November 24
Hand in Hand Childcare Association support group for educators and parents
meets at The Library Center, 7-9 p.m. Learn about educational classes and resources. For info and an event calendar, call Melissa at 882-2098 or Michelle at 742-7470.
1st Tuesday – November 4
MOMS Club of West Springfield meets. For details and more info, call Brook at 576-3089.
1st Tuesday – November 4
Kingdomkidz Klub for moms with children age K-4 meets at various locations.
Contact Tina Bruderer at 864-4212 or dtbruderer@yahoo.com for more info.
1st Tuesday – November 4
Mothers of Multiples, for mothers (or expectant mothers) of twins, triplets and
Recurring programs continued higher order multiples meets at Chapel of
Peace, 909 W. Battlefield Rd. Support for mothers and activities for kids and families. For info, call Amie Catlett at 891-9750 or blog spot, http://417multiples.blogspot.com.
1st & 3rd Tuesday – November 4 & 18
MOPS meets at Willard Community Christian Church, 300 E. Proctor Road,
9 a.m. To register, call Barb at 742-2711.
1st & 3rd Tuesday – November 4 & 18
MOPS of Central Assembly, 1301 N. Boonville Ave. meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. Visit www.centralmops.org or call 866-5013 for more info.
1st & 3rd Tuesday – November 4 & 18
MOPS meets at Countryside Christian Church on Hwy. 14 between Ozark and
Nixa from 9-11:30 a.m. Hot breakfast, activities, speaker and childcare provided.
Email countrysidemops@gmail.com for info.
2nd Tuesday – November 11
Mothers of Preschoolers of Branson meets at First Baptist Church, 400 S. Sunshine, in Branson 6:30-8:30 p.m. For info, call Tennille at 417-335-4807.
3rd Tuesday – November 18
Mom's Ministering to Mom's from Praise Assembly meets at 10:30 a.m. at
different locations for play groups. For info, call the church office at 833-3000.
2nd & 4th Tuesdays – November 11 & 25
Mothers of Preschoolers meets at GraceChapel Church, 9-11:30 a.m. For info, call 887-5625.
2nd & 4th Tuesdays – November 11 & 25
Mothers of Preschoolers of Branson meets at First Baptist Church, 400 S. Sunshine inBranson, 9-11:15 a.m. For info, call Dixie at 417-348-1453.
1st & 3rd Wednesdays – November 5 & 19
MOPS Club at 2nd Baptist Church meets at 3111 E. Battlefield, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Pre-registration required. For more info, call 887-3111.
1st & 3rd Wednesdays – November 5 & 19
MOPS Club of Rogersville meets at the River of Life Church, 4900 S. Farm
Rd. 189, 9-11 a.m. Call 881-2409 for info.
2nd Wednesday – November 12
MOM'S Club of Ozark meets at 10 a.m. and has scheduled activities for all ages throughout the month. For location or more info, call Sara at 581-1194 or Amy at 234-0499 or visit www.momsclubofozark.com.
3rd Wednesday – November 19
Warrior Wives- An outreach organization for all military wives at the Pat Jones YMCA, 1901 E. Republic Road . November topic is Designing our Shields (Finding resources to protect our family life). Registration begins at 7:30 p.m. and
childcare is available. For more info, email: 1warriorwife@usawarriorwives.org.
1st Thursday – November 6
MOPS Club of Ozark meets at the First Baptist Church, 1400 W. Jackson, Ozark,
9 a.m. For info, call 581-2484.
1st & 3rd Thursday – November 6 & 20
MOPS group meeting at Southland Christian Church, 1630 W. Republic Rd,
9 a.m. For info, call Debbie at 881-7405.
2nd Thursday – November 13
MOMS Club-SE meets at 10 a.m. Call Christy at 833-9887 for location and info.
2nd Thursday – November 13
Moms In Action at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Nixa, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Meetings consist of refreshments, announcements, prayer, devotion, guest
speakers, small group service projects and discussion time. For more info, call Christi Farmer at 725-4137.
2nd Thursday – November 13
MOPS group Mommy-N-Me activity at Cornerstone Church, 1701 S. Fort St. at 1 p.m. For info, call 831-7242..
3rd Thursday – November 20
MOMS Club of Nixa meets at FirstBaptistChurch of Nixa, 10 a.m. Other activities scheduled throughout the month. For info, call Tracy at 724-1693.
3rd Thursday – November 20
MOPS Club at 2nd Baptist Church, 3111 E. Battlefield. Pre-registration required. For more info, call 887-3111.
4th Thursday – November 27
MOPS group meeting at Cornerstone Church, 1701 S. Fort St. at 6-8 p.m. Childcare provided. For info, call 831-7242.
2nd Friday – November 14
Moms In Action at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Nixa, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Meetings consist of refreshments, announcements, prayer, devotion, guest
speakers, small group service projects and discussion time. For more info, call Christi Farmer at 725-4137.
3rd Friday – November 21
La Leche League monthly meeting at Brentwood Library, 10 a.m. For info, call Jane at 881-0710 or Anna at 862-8152.
2nd Saturday – November 8
Teen Night at A & B Dance, 1913 S. Glenstone, 7-10 p.m. Call 881-0071 for details. See ad page 37.
Monthly
Family Bridges offers seven family support meetings per month and monthly activities for children and teens. For info, call 742-1000 or visit www.thefamilybridges.org.
Twice Monthly
Mothers of Preschoolers meets at Ridgecrest Baptist Church, 2210 W. Republic Rd. twice monthly on Fridays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call Sarah at 368-5531 for dates and details.
