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Weekend Outlook November 13, 2009

Article | | By Michele Skalicky
  • Listen to music
  • Help homeless youth
  • Watch college sports
  • See film about local battle
  • Dance
  • Learn about science
  • Hike
  • Explore adoption
  • Learn Dutch oven cooking
  • Listen to stories
  • Take your lunch and listen to a carillon concert outside Meyer Library Friday (11/13) at noon.
  • The MO State Volleyball Bears will face Northern Iowa Friday night (11/13) and Bradley Saturday night at 7 at Hammons Student Center. For tickets, 836-7678.
  • The November meeting of the Civil War Round Table of the Ozarks is Friday night (11/13) at 6:30 at the Library Center. The new film “The Battle of Wilson’s Creek” will be shown. For more information, 732-7308.
  • Dillon International, a non-profit adoption and humanitarian aid agency will hold an informational meeting on international adoption Friday night (11/13) from 7 to 8:30 at OTC’s Information Commons West, room 220. To make a reservation, 314-576-4100.
  • A Sleepout to raise awareness of homeless youth and to raise money for Rare Breed Youth Services will be held Friday night thru Saturday morning (11/13-11/14) at MO State’s Plaster Sports Complex. Registration is Friday (11/13) from 4 to 7. For more information, 865-6400.
  • The Cambridge, 2900 S. Jefferson is hosting a fundraiser Friday (11/13) from 2 to 5. There will be live entertainment, games and prizes. Supper will be served at 5:30. All proceeds benefit cancer research. For more information, 882-2223.
  • The Montclair Retirement Community, 1000 E. Montclair, will host a veteran’s dance Saturday (11/14) from 2 to 4. It’s free and open to the public. There will be a costume contest for the best 1940s or military themed outfit. Music will be provided by Caduceus, the Doctors Band.
  • The Discovery Center’s science club meets Saturday (11/14) from 10 to noon. Pre-registration and payment are required. For more information, 862-9910.
  • The Association of International Students at MO State will host the 31st Annual International Banquet and Show Saturday night (11/14) at 6 in the Plaster Student Union Ballroom and Theatre. For ticket information, 229-3324.
  • Adults are invited to learn to cook in Dutch ovens during a program Saturday morning (11/14) from 9 to noon at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center. Families with children 7 and older can attend a Discover Nature Families program on Dutch oven cooking Saturday afternoon (11/14) from 1:30 to 4:30. To learn more or to register, 888-4237.
  • Hike at Bennett Springs Saturday (11/14) with the Nature Center’s hiking club. To register, 888-4237.
  • The MSU Lady Bears will host Georgetown Saturday night (11/14) at 7:05 at JQH Arena. For tickets, 836-7678.
  • If you’re thinking about adopting, then you might want to attend an Adoption Fair Saturday (11/14) from 9 to 1 in Lincoln Hall on the OTC campus. For more information, visit www.iafswmo.org or call 882-2516.
  • Learn how to create herbal gifts for family and friends during a program Saturday morning (11/14) at 11 at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library. For details or to register, 862-0135.
  • The 22nd Annual YMCA Benefit Auction and Dance A Night for the Y is Saturday night (11/14) at 6:30 at Highland Springs Country Club. It’s a masquerade theme. For tickets, 862-8962, ext. 141.
  • The Springfield Special Education PTA will host the 3rd Annual Resource Fair Saturday (11/14) from 10 to 2 in the Parkview High School Cafeteria. For more information, www.springfieldsepta.org.
  • The movie “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee” will be shown Sunday night (11/15) at 9 in the Plaster Student Union Theatre.
  • The Springfield Conservation Nature Center will show the video “Caves: Life Beneath the Forest” Sunday afternoon (11/15) at 2.
  • Ozark Organ-izers for LIFE will host an organ concert Sunday afternoon (11/15) at 2 at Kingsway United Methodist Church to benefit the Child Advocacy Center and Isabel’s House. Admission is $7.
  • Southern Raised Bluegrass will perform Christmas music during Sunday Sounds Sunday afternoon (11/15) at 2 at the Library Station. Admission is free.
  • Master storyteller Gladys Caines Coggswell will speak at a special presentation of the 21st National African American Read-In Chain in Springfield Sunday (11/15) from 3 to 5 in MSU’s Meyer Library Auditorium . She’ll also sign copies of her new book. The event is free and open to the public. Free parking is available in the parking garage at the corner of Holland and Grand or in Lot 19 on John Q. Hammons.