“Elf,” will be shown tonight (12/18) at 8 at the Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central East. Admission is $5.
Springfield Ballet presents, “The Nutcracker,” today and tomorrow (12/18-12/19) at the Landers Theatre. For ticket information, 869-1334.
The West Plains Public Library will show the film, Deck the Halls, rated PG, tonight (12/18) at 6 with free popcorn and drinks.
Take part in the annual Christmas Bird Count tomorrow (12/19) beginning at 8 am at the Wildcat Glades Conservation and Audubon Center in Joplin. For details, 417-782-6287 or www.wildcatglades.audubon.org
The Christmas bird count in Greene County starts tomorrow morning (12/19) at 7. Volunteers are needed. If you’d like more information, contact Greg Samuel at 839-5627.
See the movie, “A Christmas Story,” tomorrow morning (12/19) at 10 as part of Miracle Movie Saturday at Wehrenberg Campbell 16, 4005 South Ave. in Springfield. Admission is $2.50, and proceeds benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Yoga in Nature will be held tomorrow morning (12/19) at 9 along Shoal Creek at the Wildcat Glades Conservation and Audubon Center in Joplin. For more information, 417-782-6287 or www.wildcatglades.audubon.org
Children can visit with Santa tomorrow morning (12/19) at 10:30 at the West Plains Public Library.
See laboratory demonstrations tomorrow and Sunday (12/19-12/20) from 11 to 1 at the George Washington Carver National Monument in Diamond, MO. Discover how Carver used some often overlooked plants to change the way we think about agriculture. To learn more, nps.gov/gwca
Skate for free tomorrow (12/19) from 4:30 to 5:30 at Mediacom Ice Park. Skate rental is $2.50. For more information, click here.
Sue Garand will sell and sign copies of “Silent Warrior” from noon-2 tomorrow (12/19) in the Library Center concourse. “Silent Warrior” was written by Garand’s father, the late J. Curtis Goldman. DVDs of the book will also be available for purchase. Goldman served as a glider pilot in World War II. “Silent Warriors” relives the harrowing and little-known experiences of a small group of fearless daredevils. They flew terrified American soldiers in what were known as “flying coffins,” into open fields, behind enemy lines in the midst of raging battles. Proceeds from the book signing will be used to purchase food and gifts for participants in Victory Mission’s Victory Square for Men program.
The Springfield Conservation Nature Center’s Hiking Club will go on a six-mile hike at Bennett Spring State Park tomorrow (12/19). To register, 888-4237.
Kids three to six-years-old are invited to the Little Acorns program, “Wily Coyote,” tomorrow morning (12/19) at 11. To register, 888-4237.
Adults and teens can see the movie, “Sixteen Candles,” tomorrow night (12/19) at 6:30 at the Park Central Library.
The series, Saturday Afternoon at the Movies: Alfred Hitchcock Classics, will feature the 1938 film, “The Lady Vanishes,” tomorrow afternoon (12/19) at 2 at the Library Center.
Build a gingerbread house tomorrow (12/19) from 1 to 3 at the Park Central Library. Materials will be provided.
The West Plains Center for the Arts will host its Christmas Show tomorrow afternoon (12/19) at 2 at the Avenue Theatre. Tickets are $1 at the door.
Kids in grades K-5 will learn about Australia during a program tomorrow morning (12/19) at 11 at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library.
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks’ Miracle of Giving Blood Drive continues through January 4th. To learn more,cbco.org
A service of comfort and hope for those who find the holidays to be a difficult time will start Sunday (12/20) at 5 pm at First and Calvary Presbyterian Church, 820 E. Cherry.
The Midtown Concert Series will feature “Keyboards at Christmas” Sunday afternoon (12/20) at 3 at Central Christian Church, 1475 N. Washington. Admission is free.
The 2nd annual Springfield Homeless Person’s Memorial Day will be observed Sunday night (12/20) at 6:30 in the Rare Breed parking lot, 301 N. Main. The day serves as a reminder of the hardships and risks people living without shelter face. Hot chocolate and vigil candles will be provided.
