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Weekend Outlook October 24-26, 2014

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Spider Spree continues tonight (10/24) from 6:30 to 9:30 at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center.  Go on a night hike to meet costumed characters who will share information about spiders and take part in a variety of activities inside.  Stop by anytime.  Admission is free.  For more information, 888-4237.

Republic Parks and Recreation will host the 6th annual Boogie Bash at The Amp at JR Martin Park, 300 E. Hines.  Activities start at 5:30 tonight (10/24) with several Halloween-themed games, balloon art, hayrides, a costume contest, goodie bags for kids and more.  Admission is free.  To find out more, 732-3500 or republicmo.com.

Fall Fest continues through Sunday (10/26) at Rutledge-Wilson Community Farm Park. Hours tomorrow are 11 to 6 and Sunday from noon to 6. A Haunted Trail will be open tonight and tomorrow night from 6 to 10. Admission to the Haunted Trail is $5. For more information, parkboard.org.

Halloween Night at the Museum is tonight (10/24) from 6:30 to 9:30 at the Discovery Center of Springfield featuring Pumpkin Palooza, Screaming Ghosts, Slime Lab, Wound Making, Blood and Guts Dissection Station, Freaky Food and more.  Admission is $10 for nonmembers and $7 for members.  For details, discoverycenter.org.

The Friends of the Library Book Sale continues through Sunday (10/26) at Remington’s, 1655 W. Republic Rd.  Hours today (10/24) are 10 am to 8 pm, tomorrow (10/25), Half Price Day, 10 to 5 and Sunday (10/26) 1 to 5.  Fill a bag for $1 or $5 from the better books section.  For more information, thelibrary.org.

The Friends of the Christian County Library’s book sale continues through tomorrow (10/25) at the library in Ozark.  Hours today are noon to 5 (it’s half price day), and tomorrow’s hours are 8:30 to 5—fill a bag for $2.  For more information, 581-2432.

Sunshine Elementary will celebrate its sesquicentennial tonight (10/24) with a special exhibit and presentation at 5:30.  For details, 523-5200.

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Jack-O-Lanterns

Storytellers of the Ozarks will host activities and kid-friendly Halloween stories at the Library Center tonight (8/24) from 6:30 to 8.  To learn more, 882-0714.

Dickerson Park Zoo presents Spooktacular through October 31st each night from 6:30 to 9.  For more information, dickersonparkzoo.org.

Acoustic Jam on the Square is tonight (10/24) at 7 on the square in West Plains.  Take instruments if you want to join in and lawn chairs.

The 7th annual Pure Enjoyment exhibit continues through October 30th at the Creamery Arts Center.  The more than 90 works of art reflect the joys of the 44 participating artists.  To learn more, 862-ARTS or clickhere.

The exhibit “Norman Rockwell:  323 Saturday Evening Post Covers” is at the Spiva Center for the Arts, 222 W. Third St. in Joplin, through November 8th.  For details, spivaarts.org.

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Persimmons

The annual Sparta Persimmon Days will be held today through Sunday (10/24-10/26) on the main strip in Sparta.

The 12th annual Mad Hatter Ball to benefit Eureka Springs School of the Arts, will be held tonight (10/24) from 6:30 to 11 at the Crescent Hotel.  Tickets are $50 per person.  For more information, 479-253-5384 or click here.

The MSU volleyball team will host Bradley tonight (10/24) and Loyola Chicago tomorrow night (10/25) at 7 at Hammons Student Center.  For tickets, 836-7678 or missouristatetix.com.

Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Musical” will be at the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts today and tomorrow (10/24-10/25).  For ticket information, 836-7678 or missouristatetix.com.

Several “Incredible Me” storytimes for kids of all ages will be held today (10/24) at various Springfield-Greene County Library branches as part of National Bullying Prevention Month.  To learn more, thelibrary.org.

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Missouri State University will host a Food Day Fair today (10/24) from 11 to 1 showcasing more than 20 student and community organizations with fun activities, prizes and local food tastings.  To learn more, missouristate.edu

OMC Riverways will host a free educational program, “Cooking through Grief,” this afternoon (10/24) at 4 at the Parkway Center.  Learn about cooking and nutrition for those in the grieving process.  For details, 256-3133.

The Central High School Theatre and Dance department will present “The Central Scare:  Witch Hunt” tonight and tomorrow night (10/24 & 10/25) at 7.  For more information, 523-9600.

Night of the Living Dead, a live stage adaptation of George A. Romero’s classic horror will be at the Avenue Theatre in West Plains tonight and tomorrow night (10/24 & 10/25) and October 31st and November 1st.  Advance tickets are $6 from Movie Time Café or West Plains Music or $8 at the door ($7 for seniors and active or retired military).

Kids of all ages are invited to celebrate Star Wars this afternoon (10/24) at 2 at the Library Center.  Costumes are welcome.  For details, 882-0714.

The Republic Branch Library will host “Monster Mash-Up” tonight (10/24) at 6 for kids in grades 4-12.  Wear costumes and enjoy Halloween-themed activities and snacks.  For more information, 732-7284.

Kids 13 and older can see the movie, “Jurassic Park,” tonight (10/24) from 6:30 to 9 at the Library Center.  Popcorn will be provided.  To learn more, 882-0714.

“Sterling Price’s 1864 Missouri Campaign” will be held at the Library Center tonight (10/24) at 7 for adults. 

The program “Discover Haunted Springfield” is tonight (10/24) at 7 at the Park Central Branch Library.  Hear from the lead investigators of the Springfield Paranormal Research Society.  For details, 831-1342.

The Wine and Food Celebration is tomorrow (10/25) from 2 to 5 at Bass Pro’s White River Conference Center.  Tickets are $25 in advance and $40 at the door.  For details, click here.

Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Foundation will host the 2nd annual Bloody Hill Run tomorrow (10/25), featuring an 8K and a one-mile fun run.  To learn more, wilsonscreek.com.

Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield will close at 1 pm tomorrow (10/25) due to the Bloody Hill Run.  Entrance fees will be waived during the first half of the day.  For more information, 732-2662.

The MSU women’s soccer team will face Loyola tomorrow (10/25) at 1, and the men’s soccer team will host Bradley tomorrow night (10/25) at 6 at the Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium.  For tickets, 836-7678 or missouristatetix.com.

Springfield Contemporary Theatre presents “The Normal Heart” Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 and Sundays at 2 through November 2nd.  For details, click here.

Tomorrow (10/25) is Retro Cartoon Saturday Morning at 10 am at the Park Central Branch Library.  See “Casper’s Halloween Special” and “The Jetsons:  Haunted Halloween.

The Library Station will host a Monster Mash Costume Parade tomorrow morning (10/25) at 11.

Celebrate Arbor Day in West Plains tomorrow morning (10/25) at 9 by helping plant trees along the Howell Creek walking trail.  Meet at the end of the trail on Bratten Ave.  For more information, 256-9561, ext. 226.

Kids in preschool through fifth grade are invited to Uncle Gregory’s Monster Bash tomorrow afternoon (10/25) at 2 at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library. 

The Park Central Branch Library’s Walk-in Weekend Theater will show the movie, “Hocus Pocus,” rated PG, tomorrow night (10/25) at 6:30 for anyone 13 and older.

The 13th annual Kickapoo Ozarks Food Harvest Fall Carnival will be held tomorrow night (10/25) from 6 to 8:30 at the school featuring a haunted house, tattoo parlor, face painting, sugar skull painting, crazy hair, fake your own injury and more.  Admission is two canned food items per person. 

The program, “One Damn Blunder from Beginning to End:  The Red River Campaign of 1864” will start tomorrow night (10/25) at 7 at the Library Center for adults.  To learn more, thelibrary.org.

Southern Missouri Community Health Center will host a Health Fair tomorrow (10/25) from 10 to 2 at 1137 Independence Dr. with kids’ activities and health screenings.  Door prizes will include a kayak, exercise equipment, gym memberships and more.  The event is free and lunch is provided.  To find out more, 255-8818.

The Fall Antique Festival will be at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds tomorrow (10/25) from 9 to 5 and Sunday (10/26) from 10 to 5.  Admission is $5 for adults and free for children under 12, and gets you in both days.  For details, ozarkempirefair.com.

The Ozarks Coin Club will hold a show at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds tomorrow and Sunday (10/25-10/26).  For more information, ozarkscoinclub.com.

West Plains Downtown Revitalization will host a Concert on the Square tomorrow night (10/25) from 5 to 10.  Take lawn chairs.

The Willow Springs Arts Council will hold a “Make a Mask” class for kids at the Ferguson Building tomorrow afternoon (10/25) from 1 to 3 for kids in grades one through eight.  The cost is $5.  To register, 855-0505.

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.