Community Calendar

The Ozarks Gem & Mineral Society will host its annual Rock, Gem & Mineral Show October 17-19 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds' E*Plex with rocks, gemstones, minerals, beads and all types of jewelry.

This family friendly event will have a kids corner of activities on Saturday and Sunday. A silent auction will be held all three days. Bring your rocks and specimens to the Rock ID table.

The GLO Market is a monthly event supporting local queer-owned businesses and resources. The market showcases local talent from artists and entrepreneurs.

Watershed will host a native plant sale October 18 at its nursery with a variety of wildflowers, grasses, trees and shrubs available.

The 31st annual Old Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival will be held October 17-18 in downtown West Plains to celebrate Ozarks Music and culture.

Performers include:

• The Creek Rocks
• The Wheelhouse Rousters
• The Colbert Brothers
• Duane Porterfield
• The Roe Family Singers
• Shortleaf Band
• Stones River Reelers
• Down Yonder
• The Undergrass Boys
• Auntie Em & the Tornadoes

More information at www.oldtimemusic.org.

OPMAS = Ozark Painters, Makers & Shakers. This county-wide art crawl in Newton County, Arkansas, will be held October 17-18, 10 am to 5 pm each day.

Part art show, part Ozarks adventure, the art crawl allows participants to meet artists, watch live demos, and collect tickets at every stop for the big prize drawing.

Download the map at theopmas.com.

Adults are invited to attend What Really Happened at the O.K. Corral? at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Republic Branch Library, 921 N. Lindsey Ave.

Author and storyteller Tim Ritter explores the real events that led to the infamous gunfight between the Earps and the Cowboys. Hear the facts, theories and a step-by-step breakdown of what may have happened when the bullets started flying.

For more information on this free program call 417-732-7284.

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board will host Harvest Fest on weekends throughout October at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park with hayrides, cow train, inflatables, horse rides, a corn maze, pumpkin patch, and more.

Admission is free, but most activities have a small fee. Parks concessions will be available.

Springfield Little Theatre’s Education Series will present Goosebumps: The Musical October 17-19.

When a group of unsuspecting students accidentally open a mysterious book, they unleash the frightfully fun creatures from R.L. Stine’s best-selling Goosebumps series! With creepy characters, laugh-out-loud twists, and catchy songs, this spooktacular production delivers thrills and chills for the whole family. Just remember… once you turn the page, there’s no turning back.

Friday - October 17th - 7:00 PM
Saturday - October 18th - 2:00 PM
Saturday - October 18th - 4:00 PM
Sunday - October 19th - 2:00 PM
Sunday - October 19th - 4:00 PM

Springfield Little Theatre’s Education Series will present Goosebumps: The Musical October 17-19.

When a group of unsuspecting students accidentally open a mysterious book, they unleash the frightfully fun creatures from R.L. Stine’s best-selling Goosebumps series! With creepy characters, laugh-out-loud twists, and catchy songs, this spooktacular production delivers thrills and chills for the whole family. Just remember… once you turn the page, there’s no turning back.

Friday - October 17th - 7:00 PM
Saturday - October 18th - 2:00 PM
Saturday - October 18th - 4:00 PM
Sunday - October 19th - 2:00 PM
Sunday - October 19th - 4:00 PM

The Christian County Library's Outdoor Concert series will be held most Saturdays in September, as well as October 25 at 6:30 pm at various branches.

Bring lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and drinks.

Schedule

• September 6: RH Silverwood at the Ozark Branch
• September 13: Jasmine Road at the Clever Branch
• September 20: Rowan's Crossing at the Sparta Branch
• October 25: Lancaster Station Band at the Nixa Branch