Studio 55 Fine Arts Guild will present an art exhibit and silent auction tonight (9/2) from 6 to 8 at the Gallery at National Avenue Christian Church, 1515 S. National. Free hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. Proceeds will benefit Sammy’s Window, which helps abused and neglected children in southwest Missouri. For more information, www.studio55guild.com, 869-7812 or 720-4583.
The Billings Community Fair continues through tomorrow (9/3) at the public school grounds and city park on SW Pine St. It will feature rides and activities, food booths, a parade tomorrow at 1, live music, a cakewalk, car show and more. For details, click here.
The 2016 Miller Fall Festival continues through tomorrow (9/3). Miller is located in Lawrence County, about 40 miles west of Springfield. The event features a parade tomorrow at 2, live music, carnival rides and more. Learn more here.
The program, “Throwaway Youth: Stories of Springfield’s Homeless Teens,” will be held tonight (9/2) at 7 for adults at the Library Center. The evening will include video, vocal music and dramatic readings by MSU students and faculty. To learn more, thelibrary.org or 882-0714.
The Banjo Rally International continues through tomorrow (9/3) at Best Western Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. To learn more, banjorally.org
Repticon Springfield will be held tomorrow and Sunday (9/3-9/4) at the Shrine Mosque, 601 St. Louis. For details, clickhere.
The program, “Crafty DIY,” starts tomorrow (9/3) at 3 for adults at the Library Station. Adults will design and create a craft—materials will be provided. To register, 865-1340.
Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield will present living history programs depicting the Third Louisiana Infantry this weekend. Infantry musket drill and firing demonstrations are scheduled at Tour Road Stop Five tomorrow (9/3) at 11, 1 and 3 and Sunday (9/4) at noon and 2. For more information, 732-2662 or www.nps.gov/wicr
Infants through children in second grade are invited to the Library Station tomorrow morning (9/3) at 11 for songs and dancing with local musician Brett Johnston. For more information, 882-0714.
Bubblefest is tomorrow (9/3) from 10 to noon and 1 to 3 at the Discovery Center of Springfield. Activities will explore the science of bubbles. Regular admission applies. For details,discoverycenter.org
The Junkin’ for Treasures Swap Meet is set for tomorrow (9/3) from 8 am to 4 pm at the Laclede County Fairgrounds, 701 Mills St. in Lebanon. The event is presented by the Camden County Historical Society. To learn more, www.camdencountymuseum.org
Author and personal historian, Wayne Groner, will present the free class, “How to Write Your Memoir or Life Story,” tomorrow morning (9/3) at 10 at the Library Center. For details, 417-987-6008.
The annual Neal Moore Labor Day Parade & Picnic is planned for Monday (Labor Day). The parade will start at 10 am at Grand and John Q. Hammons Parkway. It will go west on Grand, south on Campbell to Fassnight Park where the picnic will start after the parade. Free brats and hot dogs will be available. Donations will benefit the Union Veteran’s Council.
