Branson recently became one of dozens of cities to take part in a project to help the Monarch butterfly. Through the National Wildlife Federation's Mayor's Monarch Pledge, cities and municipalities commit to create habitat and educate citizens about how they can make a difference at home. KSMU's Michele Skalicky talks with Branson Mayor Karen Best about the effort.
The MSU Physics, Astronomy and Material Science Department will host NASA Observing Night tonight (10/7) at 6:30 at Baker Observatory, 1766 Old Hillcrest Rd., in Fair Grove. Get a look at the moon, and various planets through a variety of telescopes. For details, (417) 836-4857 or click here.
Mt. Vernon’s Apple Butter Makin’ Days Fall Festival will be held today through Sunday (10/7-10/9) on the Mt. Vernon Square with food, entertainment, games and crafts and, of course, apple butter made the old-fashioned way. To find out more, www.mtvernonchamber.com
Harvest Fest continues this weekend at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park. A Haunted Trail of Horrors is open tonight and tomorrow night (10/7-10/8) from 6:30 to 10. The Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, cow train, grain train, inflatables, carnival games and more will be open tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday (10/9) from noon to 6 p.m.
The 2016 HBA Home Remodeling Show is today (10/7) from 1 to 6 p.m., tomorrow (10/8) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday (10/9) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Springfield Expo Center, 635 E. St. Louis.
Jerry Hoover and the Firehouse Band will kick off a new First Friday Concert series presented by the Springfield Art Museum and Play It Forward SWMO. The concert starts tonight (10/7) at 7 in the museum’s auditorium.
The Christian County Library Spring Book Sale starts this weekend. It opens tonight (10/7) with a Friends Preview Sale from 6 to 8. Memberships are $6 per individual or $10 per family and can be purchased at the sale. Hours tomorrow (10/8) and Saturday October 15 are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday (10/10-10/13) noon to 8 p.m. and Friday (10/14) noon to 5 p.m. at 1005 N. 4th St. in Ozark.
The Boone County Library in Harrison, Arkansas will present a free concert featuring Still on the Hill tonight (10/7) at 7:30 at the historic Lyric Theatre, 113 W. Rush. The band will perform music from their new album, Still a River. Each song chronicles the history and culture of the Buffalo National River. For more information, (870) 741-5913.
Ozarks Fall FarmFest is today and tomorrow (10/7-10/8) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday (10/9) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. To find out more, ozarkempirefair.com
It’s Corvette Weekend in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Events continue through Sunday (10/9) at Pine Mountain Village.
First Friday Art Walk is tonight (10/7) from 6 to 10 in downtown Springfield.
Taste of SoMo will be held tomorrow (10/8) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Springfield’s Park Central Square. Sample and vote for the best regional flavors. And Oktoberfest Village will feature beer and live music from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, itsalldowntown.com
Habitat for Humanity of Springfield and MSU Habitat for Humanity will host a Habitat Hold ‘Em Tournament and Casino Night at 5 p.m. tomorrow (10/8) at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2200 W. Republic Rd. in Springfield.
The City of Branson will host a Monarch butterfly educational program tomorrow morning (10/8) at 10 at the Taneyhills Library. City of Branson staff will share ways community members can get involved with “The Mayor’s Milkweed for Monarchs” program. Another presentation will start at 1 at Wild Birds Unlimited in Branson. To learn more,www.monarchjointventure.org
The Springfield Adventure Race, to benefit OACAC’s Grant Assistance Fund, will be held tomorrow (10/8). Teams of two to four will race around the city by vehicle.
LiveMOJO presents Oktoberfest 2016 in Joplin tomorrow (10/8) from 4 to 11 p.m.
A motorcycle ride to benefit Lebanon High School Baseball starts at 11 tomorrow morning (10/8) at the school.
The2016 Maple Leaf Bicycle Tour is tomorrow (10/8) at Kellogg Lake Park in Carthage. Choose from several distances.
The Maple Leaf 5K/10K Run and Color Walk/Run will be held tomorrow (10/8) at Fair Acres YMCA in Carthage.
The Ozarks Community Buddy Walk to help those with disabilities attend summer camp and other events will be held tomorrow (10/8) from noon to 3 at the West Plains High School track. For more information, (417) 252-1942 or email curtiscounseling@centurytel.net.
The Moxie On Stage series presents “L’Historie de Manon” tomorrow (10/8) at 12:30 p.m. at The Moxie Cinema, 305 S. Campbell.
Hollister’s Grape & Fall Festival is tomorrow (10/8) from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on historic Downing Street. The event will feature live music, a street dance, beer and wine garden, 5K run, children’s activities, a grape stomp and more.
TheSouthwest Missouri Art and Craft Guild will hold their 22nd annual Art in the Park, featuring fine art and contemporary crafts, tomorrow (10/8) and Sunday (10/9) from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Sequiota Park.
The Superhero Run to benefit CASA of Southwest Missouri will be held tomorrow (10/8) at the Fieldhouse. For details or to register, www.casaswmo.org
See the DisneyNature movie, “Bears,” tomorrow morning (10/8) at 10 at the Fair Grove Branch Library.
The Classic Horror Films series at the Park Central Library for adults will feature the 1954 film, “Them,” tomorrow night (10/8) at 7.
Learn about the Jessup Wagon, a tool used by George Washington Carver to improve the lives of southern farmers. The program starts tomorrow (10/8) at 1 at George Washington Carver National Monument in Diamond, MO.
The Finley River Boys will perform old-time bluegrass, country and gospel music Sunday afternoon (10/9) at 2 at the Library Center.
The 22nd annual Victory Ride will be held Sunday (10/9). Registration starts at 11 a.m. with the ride at 1:30 followed by a picnic near Boonville and C-Street. Proceeds will benefit Victory Mission. To find out more, (417) 864-2213.
TheMoxie’s Essentials Series continues Sunday (10/9) at 3 and Monday (10/10) at 7 with the 1993 film, “War Room.”
Dogs in the Park, an all-breed show, will be held Sunday (10/9) at Central Park in Carthage. To learn more, (417) 358-6402.
