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Weekend Outlook May 7, 2010

Article | | By Michele Skalicky
  • Be part of a live radio audience
  • See a concert
  • Buy some books
  • Catch a baseball game
  • Attend a tea party
  • Purchase plants
  • Get computer help
  • Learn about digital photography
  • Try your hand at archery
  • Run or walk
  • Buy fresh produce
  • You’re invited to meet Missouri State University’s international students during “The English Corner” today (5/7) from 4:30 to 6 at the John D. Morris Building at Jefferson and McDaniel.
  • The Beartones will present a concert tonight (5/7) at 7 in the Plaster Student Union Theatre. Admission is $3 for students and $5 for adults at the door.
  • The West Plains Public Library will hold a book sale today (5/7) from 9 to 6 and tomorrow (5/8) from 9 to 2.
  • The Missouri State baseball bears will take on Illinois State tonight (5/7) at 6:30, tomorrow afternoon (5/8) at 2 and Sunday (5/9) at 1 at Hammons Field. For tickets, 836-7678.
  • Adults are invited to Geezerfest tonight (5/7) at 7 on the Library Center Patio. Take lawn chairs and listen to Geezer play songs from the 60s, 70s and 80s.
  • Whad’Ya Know is coming live to the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts tomorrow morning (5/8) at 10, and you’re invited to be part of the live broadcast. For ticket information, 836-7678. Information is at ksmu.org.
  • The Midtown Carnegie Branch Library will host a Mother’s Day Tea Party tomorrow morning (5/8) at 11 for kids in preschool thru grade 5. Kids are invited to take their moms for a Mother’s Day story, tea and cookies, and they’ll make a gift for their moms. For more information, 862-0135.
  • Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale at West Plains City Park tomorrow morning (5/8) from 9 until all the plants are sold.
  • The ICON Computer Users’ Group will offer a 1-on-1 Help Desk tomorrow morning (5/8) at 11:30 at the Library Center.
  • The Springfield Conservation Nature Center invites moms and their kids 2 and under to “Babes in the Woods Celebrates Mothers” tomorrow morning (5/8) at 11. To register, 888-4237.
  • Learn more about digital photography during a program tomorrow afternoon (5/8) from 1 to 4 at the Nature Center. To register, 888-4237.
  • Adults are invited to the program “Florence, Italy: Art, Culture and Life” tomorrow afternoon (5/8) at 1:30. To register, 862-0135.
  • Listen to the Missouri State University Community Band during the Arts in the Park series at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield tomorrow night (5/8) at 7. Take blankets and lawn chairs. Admission is free.
  • Learn the basics of archery tomorrow morning (5/8) at 8:30 at the Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center. To register, 742-4361.
  • Clever Bands will host the 5th annual Car, Bike, Tractor Show tomorrow (5/8) from 8 to 3 at the new Clever High School. There will be a cake walk, food, bingo, silent auction, games and much more.
  • Learn about artifacts and fossils tomorrow afternoon (5/8) at 1 at the Giboney Cave Underground Classroom in Doling Park. For more information, 833-8647.
  • The 19th annual Kitchen 5K Fun Run and One Mile Walk with Mom is tomorrow (5/8) beginning at City Utilities’ main office, 301 E. Central. Preregistration is today (5/7) until 6 at City Utilities Training Center, 301 E. Central. For details, 831-8630.
  • A one mile fun run/walk, 5 mile trail run and a 5K to benefit The Summit Preparatory School is tomorrow morning (5/8) at 9 at Ritter Springs Park. Registration starts at 8. For more information, thesummitprep.org or 869-8077.
  • The March for Babies to benefit March of Dimes is tomorrow morning (5/8) at Jordan Valley Park. Registration is at 10, and the walk starts at 11. For more information, 889-9397 or marchforbabies.org.
  • The Greater Springfield Farmer’s Market is open tomorrow (5/8) beginning at 8:30 in the Battlefield Mall parking lot.
  • The Springfield Conservation Nature Center invites you to a Flint Knapping Demonstration, part of the Primitive Skills Series, Sunday afternoon (5/9) from 1 to 3. Stop by anytime. No registration needed.