Community Calendar

Send a cheerful greeting to a loved one the old fashioned way.

Children ages 7 and older are invited to attend Merry Movie Medley from 3-5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15, at the Ash Grove Branch Library, 101 E. Main St.

Gather your friends and family for a festive movie night featuring timeless ’90s Christmas classic "Home Alone," rated PG.

For more information on this free program call 417-751-2933.

An Audition Preparatory Workshop for Springfield Little Theatre's production of Sweeny Todd will be offered Monday, December 15th from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at The Judy.

Whether it’s your first audition or your 20th, everyone can benefit from a show’s audition workshop. Learn how to choose the material that’s best for you, develop your cold reading skills, improve your vocal selections, survive a dance audition, and make your very best impression.

Participants are asked to prepare a one-minute vocal selection and bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. If you need help finding a selection that works for you, no worries, SLT can help you accomplish that at the workshop. A movement combination will also be taught, and participants will have the opportunity to explore cold readings, as well.

Adults are invited to attend Jane Austen Birthday Celebration from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 Brentwood Blvd.

After a year of celebrating, the day of Jane Austen's 250th birthday has arrived. The event will include trivia, a craft and a moment to reflect on this Year With Jane.

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

An Audition Preparatory Workshop for Springfield Little Theatre's production of Sweeny Todd will be offered Monday, December 15th from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at The Judy.

Whether it’s your first audition or your 20th, everyone can benefit from a show’s audition workshop. Learn how to choose the material that’s best for you, develop your cold reading skills, improve your vocal selections, survive a dance audition, and make your very best impression.

Participants are asked to prepare a one-minute vocal selection and bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. If you need help finding a selection that works for you, no worries, SLT can help you accomplish that at the workshop. A movement combination will also be taught, and participants will have the opportunity to explore cold readings, as well.

The Ozarks Genealogical Society will host a year-in-review program and holiday party December 17 at the Library Center.

Bring a goodie to share.

Build a personal gingerbread house and decorate a giant gingerbread playhouse.

Missouri is home to some strange wildlife. And winter weather shows just how strange-but-true some native critters can be. Did you know that some frogs freeze nearly solidly in winter – and then thaw in the spring?! Some owls start nesting in January and their eggs can survive temperatures of 10 degrees or below freezing! Ground squirrels sleep for six months – without waking up!

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites everyone to learn more about these and other strange-but-true animal facts by joining its Wild Webcast on Wildlife Weathering Winter on Wednesday, Dec. 17, from noon to 1 p.m. MDC Naturalist Sarah Easton will share fun facts about Missouri wildlife in winter – including information from the MDC book, Strange but True.

Register at mdc.webex.com/weblink/register/reaeb5ed495fb39f98dd574dd5120fca0 and then join the webcast live at noon on Dec. 17. Participants will receive an email confirmation that includes information on how to join the webinar. Check junk mail or spam folders for registration confirmation.

Strange but True was adapted from the pages of MDC’s Xplor magazine and features 350 weird and wild facts and illustrations about creatures that inhabit Missouri. Buy it for $8.95 at MDC nature centers, through the MDC online Nature Shop at mdcnatureshop.com or by calling 877-521-8632. Applicable tax, shipping, and handling costs will apply.

Pre-Registration Required

Beginners 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Experienced 7:30 - 9:00 PM

The Springfield Ringers community handbell choir will present A Christmas Celebration December 17 at the Chapel at Maranatha Village.