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Weekend Outlook August 5-7, 2016

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Learn about Asian carp—how they got into Missouri’s waters and what they do that makes them an unwelcome part of our aquatic ecosystem—during a program tomorrow (8/6) from 10 to 2 at Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery in Branson.  You’ll even get to see what they taste like.  No registration is required.  For details, 417-334-4865.  KSMU's Michele Skalicky talked with the hatchery visitor center's manager, John Miller, about the program.

The Movies at Founders Park film series continues this weekend at Founders Park, 330 E. Water.  “Inside Out,” rated PG, will be shown tonight at dusk and “Jurassic World,” rated PG-13, will be shown tomorrow night (8/6).  Free tickets are available in advance at Mediacom Ice Park, Mediacom offices, the Busch Municipal Building and at Springfield-Greene County Park Board family centers.  Learn more at parkboard.org

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Ozark Empire Fair

The Ozark Empire Fair continues through Sunday (8/7) in Springfield.  For more information, ozarkempirefair.com

National Avenue Christian Church presents “The Amazing Gifts Art Show” tonight (8/5) from 6 to 9 at the church, 1515 S. National.  The show will feature work from local artists, food and music.  Proceeds will go to the Rainbow Network to help build a community center in Nicaragua.  To learn more, nationalavenuecc.org

The Park Central Branch Library on Park Central Square will be part of First Friday Art Walk tonight (8/5) from 6 to 9.  Listen to bluegrass music by Juanita Lee and Kenny Key of the band Blue Train at 6 and view paintings by Dorene Cantrell.

The second annual Eureka Springs Human Rights Art & Film Fest will be held at the Auditorium, 36 S. Main, today and tomorrow (8/5-8/6).  The fest will kick off tonight with a preview party.  Screenings are set for tomorrow from 10 am to 5 pm.  For details, esfilmfest.org

The first annual Lebanon Gospel Music Get-Together continues today and tomorrow (8/5-8/6) at the Cowan Civic Center.  To find out more, clickhere.

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Tag Sale

Lebanon High School Baseball is holding a garage sale fundraiser today (8/5) from 7:30 am to 5 pm and tomorrow (8/6) from 7:30 am to 2 pm at the Lebanon Area Baseball Academy, 1060 Springfield Road, in Lebanon. 

The 2016 Queen City Rock Camp showcase will be held tonight (8/5) at 6:30 in the front yard of the Downtown Church at Walnut and Jefferson.  Admission is free.  For more information, www.queencityrockcamp.org

Kids three to six-years-old are invited to the Little Acorns program, “Cool Cave Creatures,” today (8/5) at 11 am and 1:30 pm and “Ant Antics” tomorrow morning (8/6) at 11 at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center.  To register, 888-4237.

The Springfield Conservation Nature Center is offering a volunteer naturalist-led hike for adults at Hercules Glades Wilderness area tomorrow (8/6).  To register, 888-4237.

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Learn to can tomatoes and make blackberry jelly—and take some home—during a class taught by Christian County Master Gardeners tomorrow (8/6).  The class will be held from 9 to noon at First Baptist Church, 1400 W. Jackson, in Ozark.  The cost is $5.  To register, 581-3558.

The Equi-Librium Therapy Center will host the “Heroes and Villains” fundraising event tomorrow (8/6) at the Ramada Oasis Convention Center in Springfield.  For details, click here.

Fordland will host Wild West Days tomorrow (8/6) beginning at 9 am with a Boots and Saddle Parade down Main Street.  To learn more, click here.

Author and personal historian Wayne Groner will present the free class, “How to Write Your Memoir or Life Story” tomorrow morning (8/6) at 10 at the Library Center.  No registration is needed.  For more information, 987-6008.

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3-D Printer at the Midtown Carnegie Library

Adults are invited to the program “Meet the 3-D Printer” tomorrow (8/6) from 2 to 4 at the Library Center.  To register, 883-5341.

A Cosplay Prom for kids in grades 6-12 will be held tomorrow night (8/6) from 6 to 8 at the Library Station.  For more information, thelibrary.org or 865-1340.

The “Live on the Lawn” concert series at Hillcrest Presbyterian Church, 818 E. Norton Rd., continues Sunday (8/7) at 6 pm.  The featured band will be Honky Tonk Renovators performing country swing.  Take blankets and lawn chairs.  For more information, www.hillcrestpcs.com

Moxie Cinema’s “Essentials” film series continues Sunday (8/7) at 3 pm and Monday (8/8) at 7 pm with the 1950 film, “Sunset Boulevard.”  For details, moxiecinema.com

Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.