Community Calendar

Adults are invited to attend Brentwood Movie Night from 6-8:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 29, at the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 Brentwood Blvd.

Grab the popcorn and bring your friends for a big-screen experience at the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, we’re watching “The Holdovers,” rated R.

For more information on this free program call 417-883-1974.

Members of the Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association will be on hand to demonstrate basic fly-tying techniques. Stop by anytime and learn how combinations of feathers, yarn, and thread can imitate insects or other food that will fool a fish. All ages. No registration required.

Registration is underway for adults to attend Making Family History Fun from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30, in the Library Center Annie Busch Auditorium, 4653 S. Campbell Ave.

Learn to prepare and record oral histories, upload them to Memories, collaborate with Albums, explore existing ancestral stories, and write personal stories for your descendants on Storied.com. Whether you're a beginner or experienced genealogy researcher, join FamilySearch's Glenn Whicker for an ongoing series of family history classes. This program is presented in partnership with FamilySearch.

For more information on this free program call 417-882-0714.

Celebrate the new year (a little early) with crafts, games and a special countdown to Noon!

The Springfield Conservation Nature Center will present Snakes of Missouri on December 31 for all ages.

Learn about the importance of snakes, common snake myths and how to identify some of Missouri's reptile residents.

The Missouri Department of Conservation will host a walk through the trails to start off the New Year on January 1.

Meet at the Ruth & Paul Henning Conservation Area at 10 am. Dress appropriately for the weather, wear hiking shoes or boots, and bring bottled water.

All ages. Registration is required by December 31.

The Ruth & Paul Henning Conservation Area is located in Branson on Hwy 76/376 between the Butterfly Palace and Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama & Adventure Park. (Leashed Pets are allowed on the hiking trails.)

Adults are invited to attend Meet at the Card Table from noon-4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, in the Library Center meeting room B, 4653 S. Campbell Ave.

Looking for a place to play cards or games with friends? Bring your own or play one of ours and meet new people.

For more information on this free program call 417-882-0714.

The Schweitzer Brentwood Library will host Craft & Tell for Adults on January 3.

Want to stop doomscrolling and get out of the house? Bring a craft to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Whether starting a project or struggling to finish one, this group is for you.

Springfield Little Theatre will host audition for Sweeney Todd on on January 5 and 6 at the Landers Theatre.

Dark, thrilling, and musically unmatched SWEENEY TODD is one of the most electrifying works in modern musical theatre, and Springfield Little Theatre will bring it to life this March. Set in the shadows of Victorian London, this chilling masterpiece weaves a story of injustice, vengeance, and unexpected relish (sometimes literally).

Featuring one of Stephen Sondheim’s most powerful and challenging scores, this production demands strong storytelling, fearless performers, and vocal excellence. Whether you are a seasoned artist ready to sink your teeth into a leading role or an ensemble powerhouse eager to help build the eerie world of Fleet Street, this workshop and audition experience will prepare you for an unforgettable production.

This production will be led by the dynamic team of Joanie Garner DiPrizio (Director & Choreographer) and Quenton Ellis (Music Director), combining visionary storytelling with exceptional musical leadership.

Callbacks will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2025, at 7:00 pm.

The Ozarks Genealogical Society's Exploring Genealogy series will continue January 5 at the Library Center.

Steve Little, AI program director for the National Genealogical Society, will present over Zoom to demystify the role of artificial intelligence in modern genealogy. He’ll cover basic concepts and show how AI can help analyze documents, summarize findings and enhance research.