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Hello, Families! Ah, August! The month that brings relief to parents and school to children. Just kidding! But it is time to get ready for school and we’ve got everything you need to do that within these 40 pages. Starting on page 24 you’ll find all the info you need about area public schools - contact info, start dates, etc. So start that back-to-school shopping and tell your merchants you found them in Kids Directory! – Kathy & Rob Fridge, parents and publishers Features
Where do KIDS EAT FREE? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 2016 School Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Kids Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Amusements & Entertainment America’s Incredible Pizza Company . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Andy B’s Family Entertainment Center . . . . . . . .18
Branson Scenic Railway Polar Express . . . . . .14 Dogwood Canyon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Itty Bitty City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Jump Mania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Moxie Cinema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Ozarks Public Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Sac River Stables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Sky Zone Trampoline Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Springfield Ballet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Springfield Conservation Nature Center . . . . . . .33 Springfield Little Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Business Opportunities Hidden Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Childcare and Education Developmental Center of the Ozarks . . . . . . . . . .22 Discovery Garden Montessori School . . . . . . . . .23 The Goddard School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 James River Weekday Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Kumon Math & Reading Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Second Baptist Church Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Furniture & Decorating Children’s Orchard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Murals by Sherri Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Hair Cuts & Salons Cookie Cutters Hair Cuts for Kids . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Pigtails & Crewcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Health & Wellness Gardner Pediatric Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Healing Journeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Little Grins Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Parkcrest Dental Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Pierce Vision Specialists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Smile Zone Dentistry for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 TheraCare Outpatient Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Instructional Camps, Programs & Lessons A&B Dance Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 All-Star Gymnastics & Cheer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Children’s Music Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Creava School for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Credo Dance Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 DiVentures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Dynamics Gymnastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Hidden Hill Equestrian Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Jeff Speakman’s Kenpo 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Kumon Math & Reading Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Libby Ferguson Horse Training Center . . . . . . . . .30 Martial Arts USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Rick Grayson Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Sac River Stables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Schoolie*gigs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Whole Child Learning Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Springfield Gymnastics & Aquatics . . . . . . . . . .20
Mural & Portrait Artists Murals by Sherri Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 New Clothing & Accessories Children’s Orchard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Party Ideas, Activities & Supplies Andy B’s Family Entertainment Center . . . . . . . .18 All-Star Gymnastics & Cheer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 DiVentures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Dynamics Gymnastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Jeff Speakman’s Kenpo 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Jump Mania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Kids@Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Libby Ferguson Horse Training Center . . . . . . . . .30 Martial Arts USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Pigtails & Crewcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Sac River Stables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Sky Zone Trampoline Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Whole Child Learning Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Playground Equipment Kids@Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Professional Services J Rosa Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 European Wax Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Resale & Consignment Children’s Orchard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Just Between Friends Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Trading Hands Kids Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Restaurants Bellacino’s Pizza & Grinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Chick-fil-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 McDonald’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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The original, most comprehensive Kids Eat Free listings in the Ozarks!
Kids Eat Free*
*or almost free!
Check out the deals local eateries offer families! No coupons! Keep your Kids Directory handy and the kids can dine out free (or close to it) every night. Please be sure to call each restaurant before you go to make sure their deal hasn’t changed.
EVERYDAY
America’s Incredible Pizza Company - 887-3030 - 2850 S. Campbell - Kids 3 & under eat free daily! George’s Steakhouse - 339 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield - 831-6777 - Get one free kids meal from the children’s menu (kids 10 and under) with each adult entree purchased at $7.49 or above. HuHot - 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield - 882-0300. Children ages 3 years and younger eat free everyday! Dine in only. Quizno’s - 2043 E. Independence - 877-0606. Mention this Kids Directory listing to receive 1 Kidz Meal free with the purchase of 1 adult REGULAR sub meal. Child must be present to receive a free kids Meal. For kids 11 years and younger. Not to be combined with other offers or coupons. Dine in only. Code CLU5349.
SUNDAYS
Billy Sim’s Barbecue - 2926 S. Campbell - 823-2177. Kids 13 & under eat free with paid adult meal. May receive up to 2 free kids meals per adult entree, only 1 meal per child. Dine in only. Child must be present, no other coupons or discounts apply with this offer. Also 4 p.m. to close on Wednesdays. Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar – 900 E. Battlefield Rd., 881-9464 and 2725 N. Kansas Expressway in Springfield - 865-2999. All day at both locations, all kids meals (for kids 12 and under) are just $1.99 with purchase of adult entree. If child chooses a side item other than french fries, there is an additional charge. Dine in only. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit - 1360 E. Republic Rd. - 887-2227 and 111 N. Massey Blvd. in Nixa, 724-1100. One child eats free from the children’s menu with the purchase of an adult entree, ages 12 and younger. Dine in only. Houlihan’s - 2421 N. Glenstone - 862-7777 and 2110 E. Republic Rd., 883-3434 -Kids 10-years and younger eat for just $1.99. Not to be combined with any other offers or coupons. King's Asian Chef - 1336 N. Glenstone Ave. - 866-5527. One child gets a free kids meal with every adult combo meal or entree purchased. Choice of the Cashew Chicken Junior or Sweet and Sour Junior. Dine in only. Same deal on Tuesdays and Thursdays, too! McAlister’s Deli - 210 W. Sunshine - 831-4450, 1460 E. Primrose - 890-5250, 2445A Kansas Expressway at Kearney - 866-2331, 1711 W. Battlefield - 888-0899 and 586 E. Harrison in Republic - 732-4747. It’s Family Day, all day, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Kids 12 and under eat free. Must purchase adult meal to get free kids meal. Limit 2 free kids meals per adult entrée. Dine in only. Newk's Eatery - 2639 S. Glenstone - 889-0250. Today is Family Day! Kids meals are 99¢ with an adult purchase, all day. Get up to two kids meals with each adult purchase. Ocean Zen Pacific Rim - 4117 S. National Ave. - 889-9596. For kids 12 years and younger, get one free selected kids menu item with the purchase of an adult entree from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Perkins Family Restaurant - 729 W Sunshine - 864-8400 – Get 1 kids meal free for each adult meal purchased for kids 12 and under from 4-10 p.m. Schlotzsky’s Deli - 4132 S. Campbell Ave. Only this location. 889-2445. From 4 p.m. to close, Sundays, get one free kids meal with each adult Deli Meal Deal purchased which includes a chip, drink, sandwich or pizza. Steak ‘n Shake – 3755 S. Campbell Ave. – 882-7164, 3247 E. Battlefield – 889-7887, 1550 S. Glenstone Ave. – 887-0906, 2760 N. Glenstone Ave. – 863-9072, 1158 E. St. Louis St. – 866-6109. Get one free kids meal for each $8 spent. Dine in only.
MONDAYS
5 Spice Asian Flavors - 711 McCroskey St. in Nixa, 724-8270. Kids eat free, 4:30 p.m.-close, one free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Free for kids up to 12 years of age. Amigos Mexican Restaurant - 2118 S. Campbell in Springfield - 887-1401. All day, get 1 free kids meal (for ages 10 and under) with the purchase of an adult entrée and beverage. Bair's All-American Sports Grill - 105 W. Sherman Way, Nixa, 725-3777. 3821 S. Campbell Ave., 368-5919. 631 S. Kimbrough Ave., 8662700. 1644 US Highway 60 E, Republic, 732-5077. All day, Kids eat for $1 with the purchase of a regular-priced entrée. Same deal on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, too! Buckingham's BBQ Restaurant - 606 W. Mount Vernon in Nixa - 724-2344, 1821 19th St. in Ozark - 485-8000 and 2415 N. Glenstone 831-7427. One free kids meal with purchase of an adult meal and tea or soft drink for ages 12 and younger, 5-9 p.m. at all locations. Bud & Walt's Pizza & Pasta House - 701 McCroskey St., Nixa - 724-0070. After 5 p.m., kids 12 and younger eat for $1.99 with purchase of an adult menu item. Kids drink included! Offer good Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Fuddruckers - 2920 S. Lone Pine Ave. – 655-1200. Get one kids meal for 99¢ with the purchase of an adult combo meal from 4 p.m.-close. Leong's Asian Diner - 1540 W. Republic Rd - 887-7500 - After 4 p.m., kids get 1 free kids meal from kids menu with each paying adult. Kids 12 years and under. Excludes upgrades on kids meal. For menu info, visit leongsasiandiner.com. Rib Crib - 750 N. 18th St. - Ozark - 581-5566 - Purchase one adult entree and get up to two free kids menu meals from 5-8 p.m. Dine in only. For kids 12 and younger. Springfield Family Restaurant - 2222 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield - 883-0900. All day, get one free kids menu item with the purchase of one adult entree valued at $7 or more. Dine in only. Not to be combined with other offers. Subway – Branson locations: 109 Branson Landing, 1101 Branson Hills Pkwy., 1494 State Hwy 248, 2050 W. Hwy 76, 607 State Hwy 165, Ste. 3, 2212 W. Hwy 76, Ste. 110. 185 Southtowne Blvd., Hollister and 14974 US Hwy 160, Forsyth. All day, kids 12 and under, get one free kids meal with a purchase of a 6-inch meal deal or a footlong sub. Child must be present to get the deal. Village Inn - All locations, all day - Get 1 kids meal for kids under 10 with each adult meal purchased. Same deal on Tuesdays.
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Big Whiskey's - 311 Park Central - 862-2449, 1440 W. Republic Rd. - 882-2249, 1550 E. Battlefield Rd. - 883-5999, 602 N. 25th St., Ozark – 485-3800, 301 Branson Landing, Branson – 417-334-4478. One free kids meal with the purchase of 1 adult entree, 5-9 p.m. All locations. Bob Evans Restaurant - 2651 N. Glenstone Ave. - 864-8184. Get one free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree 4p.m. to close. Dine-in only. Ages 12 years and younger. Also includes a kid friendly activity. Coyote's Adobe Cafe - 807 N. Main in Nixa - 725-6803 – From 5-8 p.m., get one free kids meal for kids 12 and younger for each adult entree purchased. Also, parents can get all-you-can-eat wings, 5-8 p.m. Magician from 6-8 p.m. This is for ONLY the Nixa location. Dairy Queen - 4150 S. Campbell Ave.- Springfield - 886-2253. Kids meals are $1.99, 4-10 p.m. for kids 12 years and under. Free treats, too! Child must be present. Dine in only. Double E Burger & Ice Cream Shoppe – 339 Kentling Ave., Highlandville – 443-2000. One child 12 and under will receive one free kids meal with the purchase of one adult entrée of $5.99 or higher. Dine in only. Not to be combined with other offers or coupons. Deal on Wednesdays and Thursdays, too. Junction Café - 8376 W. FR 68 (Corner of 160 & 123) in Willard -742-2222 - 4-9 p.m. purchase any adult meal and get up to 2 free kids meals. Kids 10 and under. Children must be present. Lone Star Steakhouse - 201 Wildwood Dr. S. Branson - (417) 336-5030. All day, receive 1 kids meal free with the purchase of 1 adult entree for kids ages 12 & under. Not to be combined with coupons or any other discounts. McAlister’s Deli - 210 W. Sunshine - 831-4450, 1460 E. Primrose - 890-5250, 2445A Kansas Expressway at Kearney - 866-2331, 1711 W. Battlefield - 888-0899 & 586 E. Harrison, Republic -732-4747. Kids 12 and under eat free 5-9 p.m. Must buy adult meal to get free kid meal. Limit 2 free kids meals per entrée. Dine in only. Moe’s Southwest Grill – 2212 W. Hwy 76, Branson – 417-334-3880, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield – 417-881-0022 – All day, children 9 and younger get one free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. Child must be present to get the deal. Perkins Family Restaurant - 729 W Sunshine - 864-8400 – All day, Get one kids meal free for each adult meal purchased for kids 12 and under. Children get to decorate their own sugar cookie from 4-9 p.m. Pizza Hut - Springfield – W. Sunshine & Glenstone locations. Get one free buffet with the purchase of one adult buffet, 5-8 p.m. Kids 10 years and under. Prima’s Mexican Grill - 2101 W. Chesterfield Blvd., #a100 - 823-7180, 3662 S. Glenstone Ave. - 890-1212 and 1769 James River Rd. in Ozark - 582-2776. At all locations, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., get one kids meal from kid’s menu free ($4.25 or less) for each adult meal purchased for kids 10 and under. Ruby Tuesday – 2725 N. Glenstone Ave. – 831-7829, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave. - 889-5866, 4121 S. National Ave. - 881-9222, 715 N. McCroskey St, Nixa - 724-8080, 900 N. Old Towne Ave., Republic - 732-8640, 3316 W. Hwy 76, Branson - 335-5450. One free kids entrée with one adult purchase after 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS
Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders - 4560 S. Campbell Ave. - 720-4414. Get a child's menu item for just $1.99 with the purchase of an adult entree. Dine in only, 5-8 p.m. Children 12 years and younger. Don't forget their Build Your Own Pizza Night on Tuesday evenings, 5-8 p.m! See ad on page 7. Newk's Eatery - 2639 S. Glenstone - 889-0250. Kids night from 3 p.m.-close. Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. Get up to two kids meals with each adult meal purchase. Also, there’s Family Day on Saturdays! Pizza Inn - 1425 W. Battlefield Rd. - 889-9769, 2440 N. Kansas Expwy. - 831-5262 - Kids 4-10 years eat free from the buffet with an adult purchase, from 5-8 p.m. Kids 3 and younger eat free every day. Whole Hog Cafe -224 W. Sunshine St.- 868-0042. 5-9 p.m., kids 12 and under get one free kids plate with purchase of one adult plate. Dine in only. Zio's Italian Kitchen - 1249 E. Kingsley St., Springfield - 889-1919. Get a kids meal for $1.99 with the purchase of an adult entrée. Kids 12 and under. Dine in only.
THURSDAYS
Captain D’s - 2964 S. National - 881-6098 - All day, get up to 2 kids meals for just 99¢ each with the purchase of adult entrée costing $5 or more. For kids 12 years and younger. Child must be present. Dine in only. Chick-fil-A – 3700 S. Glenstone Ave. - 890-5800. Every Thursday night from 5-8 p.m. at Chick-fil-A on Glenstone is Kids Family Night! Kids get to create a craft and get an Icedream® Sundae for FREE! See ad on page 11.
SATURDAYS
Newk's Eatery - 2639 S. Glenstone - 889-0250. Today is Family Day! Kids meals are 99¢ with an adult purchase, all day. Get up to two kids meals with each adult purchase. Pizza Inn - 1425 W. Battlefield Rd. - 889-9769, 2440 N. Kansas Expwy. - 831-5262. Kids 4-10 years eat from the buffet for $1.99 with the purchase of an adult buffet. Kids 3 and younger eat free every day. Rosie Jo's Cafe – Ozark - 1711 S. 15th St., Ozark - 581-6047. Get one free kids meal with the purchase of a $7.99 entree from 4-8 p.m. Only for children ages 10 years and younger. Steak ‘n Shake – 3755 S. Campbell Ave. – 882-7164, 3247 E. Battlefield – 889-7887, 1550 S. Glenstone Ave. – 887-0906, 2760 N. Glenstone Ave. – 863-9072, 1158 E. St. Louis St. – 866-6109. Get one free kids meal for each $8 spent. Dine in only. Know about a family-friendly meal deal? Send an email to kathy@springfieldkids.com. Remember to say “I found it in Kids Directory!”
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Pay registration fee and 1st month, get 2nd month FREE!
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Now enrolling for 2016-17! Unique learning environment equips students with the skills to pursue a lifetime of learning!
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2016 Public School Info Ash Grove/Bois D’Arc – Start date: 8/11 www.ashgrove.k12.mo.us – 751-2534 For new student registration info, please call the school your child will be attending. Ash Grove Elementary – 751-2533 Bois D’Arc Elementary – 742-2203 Ash Grove High School – 751-2330
Hollister – Start date: 8/17 www.hollister.k12.mo.us – 243-4000 For new student registration info, please call the school your child will be attending. Elementary – 243-4025 Middle School – 243-4035 High School – 243-4045
Billings – Start date: 8/16 www.billings.k12.mo.us – 744-2623 For new student registration info, please call the school your child will be attending. Elementary School – 744-2552 High School – 744-2551
Hurley – Start date: 8/11 www.hurley.k12.mo.us – 369-3271 Marshfield – Start date: 8/18 www.mmjays.us
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Branson – Start date: 8/16 www.branson.k12.mo.us – 334-6541 For new student registration info, please call the school your child will be attending. Buchanan Elementary – 243-2530 Buchanan Intermediate – 332-3201 Cedar Ridge Primary - 336-1887 Cedar Ridge Elementary – 334-5135 Cedar Ridge Intermediate – 334-5137 Junior High School – 334-3087 High School – 334-6511 Clever – Start date: 8/10 www.clever.k12.mo.us – 743-4800 For new student registration info, call the school your child will be attending. Lower Elemiddle - 743-4810 Upper Elemiddle - 743-4820 High School - 743-4830 Chadwick – Start date: 8/18 www.chadwick.k12.mo.us – 634-3588 Fair Grove – Start date: 8/11 www.fairgrove.k12.mo.us – 759-2233 Elementary – 759-2555 Middle School – 759-2556 High School – 759-2554 Forsyth – Start date: 8/18 www.forsythpanthers.org – 546-6384 Elementary (K-4th grade) – 546-6381 Middle School (Grades 5-8) – 546-6382 High School – 546-6383
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2016 Public School Info Nixa – Start date: 8/16 nixapublicschools.net – 875-5400 For new student registration info, please call the school your child will be attending. Early Learning Center – 724-4050 Century Elementary – 724-3800 Espy Elementary – 875-5650 High Pointe Elementary – 225-1600 Mathews Elementary – 449-3110 John Thomas School of Discovery – 875-5600 Inman Intermediate – 449-3210 Summit Intermediate – 724-4000 Junior High – 875-5430 High School – 724-3500
Rogersville – Start date: 8/11 www.logrog.net – 753-2891 For new student registration info, please call the school your child will be attending. Rogersville Primary – 881-2947 Rogersville Elementary – 882-2626 Rogersville Upper Elem. – 753-2996 Middle School – 753-2896 High School – 753-2813 Sparta – Start date: 8/11 www.sparta.k12.mo.us – 634-4284 For new student registration info, please call the school your child will be attending. Elementary – 634-3223 Middle School – 634-5518 High School – 634-3224
Ozark – Start date: 8/11 www.ozark.k12.mo.us – 582-5900 For new student registration info, please call the school your child will be attending. Tiger Paw Early Childhood Center – 582-5992 East Elementary – 582-5906 North Elementary – 582-5904 South Elementary – 582-5905 Middle School – 582-5903 West Elementary – 582-5907 Finlay River School – 582-4715 Junior High – 582-5902 High School – 582-5901
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Reeds Spring – Start date: 8/17 www.wolves.k12.mo.us – 272-8173 For new student registration info, please call the school your child will be attending. Reeds Spring Primary – 272-3241 Reeds Spring Elementary – 272-1735 Reeds Spring Intermediate – 272-8250 Middle School – 272-8245 High School – 272-8171 Republic – Start date: 8/11 www.republicschools.org – 732-3605 For new student registration info, please call the school your child will be attending. Early Childhood Center – 735-3736 Lyon Elementary – 732-3630 McCulloch Elementary – 732-3620 Price Elementary – 732-3690 Schofield Elementary – 732-3610 Sweeny Elementary – 732-3670 Middle School – 732-3640 High School – 732-3650 Remember to say “I found it in Kids Directory!”
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Aug. 6 or Aug. 10 match. It will also include pizza and entertainment! Kids’ Club is FREE to join! You also won’t want to miss their August 11 match featuring No. 1 American male tennis player, John Isner. Other home dates are Aug. 12 and 13. Check it out at springfieldlasers.com. Mediacom Stadium at Cooper Tennis Complex, 2331 E. Pythian St., Springfield.
CALENDAR Submit your family-friendly events by going to the calendar on our website. Remember, our web calendar has WAY more info than we can print here – www.springfieldkids.com.
12 Friday – 14 Sunday Birthplace of Route 66 Festival celebrates Springfield's role in the founding of the Mother Road, August 12-14. Events in downtown Springfield include a car and motorcycle show, parade, vendor expo, 6.6K run, car-themed, drive-in style movie at Springfield Expo Center East Field, ice cream social and live music. The event is coordinated by the City of Springfield. Details can be found at route66festivalsgf.com. Some events are free. Admission fee for concerts, car show exhibitors and 6.6K run. For more info, call 864-1010.
August 2016 2 Tuesday National Night Out is a free, annual community gathering focusing on safety, crime prevention and making our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. Visit with local police officers, firefighters and park rangers, and enjoy games and special activities, 5:30-8 p.m. For more info, call 864-1049 or visit parkboard.org. Meador Park, 2500 S. Fremont, Springfield. 5 Friday Join University Heights Baptist Church for a free community event – Family Fun Night: Movie Under the Stars, 8-10 p.m! Decorate a cardboard car and park to enjoy a drive in movie. For more info, call 862-0789 or visit uhbc.org. University Heights Baptist Church, 1010 S. National Ave., Springfield.
12 Friday Enjoy a relaxing evening of catch-andrelease fishing, the cow train, bounce house and a campfire with your family at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park during their Fun Family Fishing night, 6-9 p.m. Cost is $5 per participant. Space is limited and registration is required. For more info, call 837-5949 or visit parkboard.org. Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 3825 W. Farm Rd. 146, Springfield.
6 Saturday The annual Kid'Athlon is a mini-triathlon for kids ages 5-12. Kids can swim, bike and run their way to victory in events designed for their age groups at 8 a.m. Participants take home a medal, t-shirt, giveaways and the pride that comes with finishing a triathlon! Pre-registration is required. For more info, call 891-1500 or visit parkboard.org. Meador Park, 2500 S. Fremont, Springfield.
13 Saturday Join the Dickerson Park Zoo for Pancakes in the Park, 7-10 a.m. Enjoy a feast with the beasts of pancakes and sausages prepared by Village Inn Restaurants at the Dickerson Park Zoo's Bush Country Café. Breakfast is $5/adult and $4/child. After breakfast, ZOOlympics events from 10 a.m.-Noon. Zoo Hours are 9 a.m.5 p.m. Cost is $12/adults and teens and $8/children 3-12 years. Discounted admission from 7-9 a.m. For more info, call 864-1800 or visit dickersonparkzoo.org. Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W. Norton Rd., Springfield.
6 Saturday The Springfield Lasers vs. the Philadelphia Freedoms tonight at 7 p.m. It’s a special Kids’ Club Night, too! Register for Kids’ Club and receive one free general admission ticket per child for either the Remember to say “I found it in Kids Directory!”
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16 Tuesday Prepare siblings, ages 3-10, for the arrival of a new baby at Cox Medical Center South, 6-7 p.m. This Siblings and Parents class is $25 per family and includes a t-shirt for siblings. To register or for more info, call 269-LADY or visit coxhealth.com. Cox Medical Center South, 3801 S. National Ave., Springfield. See ad page 2.
20 Saturday Do you have a child interested in babysitting? CoxHealth is having a Babysitting Basics class for ages 11-14, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost is $30 and includes lunch. For more info, call 269-LADY or visit coxhealth.com. The Turner Center, 1000 E. Primrose St., Springfield. See ad on page 2.
17 Wednesday – 20 Saturday Find everything you need for your kids and teens for fall at 50-90 percent off retail at the Just Between Friends Fall Sale, August 17-20! Items are inspected for quality and recalls. Testing area available for electronics and battery operated items. They accept cash, debit, Mastercard, Visa and Discover. Visit their website for details and full sale calendar. For more info, call 425-7329 or visit springfield.jbfsale.com. Fieldhouse Sports Center, 2235 W. Kingsley., Springfield. See ad on page 8.
25 Thursday What’s Happening to Me? Mother Daughter Dialogue, 6-7:30 p.m. A discussion of puberty for moms and their daughters, ages 10-13. For info, call 269-LADY or visit coxhealth.com. Cox Medical Center South, 3801 S. National Ave., Springfield. See ad on page 2. 26 Friday Join the Dan Kinney Family Center for a Back-to-School Party Kids’ Night for grades k-5, 5-9 p.m. Enjoy movies, crafts, basketball, bouncy castle, games and more. Cost is $7 per member and $10 per non-member. For more info, call 891-1500 or visit parkboard.org. Dan Kinney Family Center, 2701 S. Blackman Rd., Springfield.
19 Friday Enjoy a free screening of "The Sound of Music," rated G at the Moxie Cinema. Moxie Flix is a monthly series focusing on essential films for kids to see before they turn 13. The screening will start at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19 and 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20. For more info, call 429-0800 or visit moxiecinema.com. Moxie Cinema, 305 S. Campbell Ave., Ste 101, Springfield. See ad on page 33.
27 Saturday 105.1 Bob FM Kids Fair is a festival of family-oriented area businesses with information on their products and services. Activities are from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Dickerson Park Zoo is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $12/adults and teens and $8/children 3-12 years. For info, call 864-1800 or visit dickersonparkzoo.org. Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W. Norton Rd., Springfield.
19 Friday The Springfield Conservation Nature Center's annual Insect-O-Rama, celebration of insects and the important role they play in nature, returns! Insects – they fascinate us, they bug us, they surround us and they bite us, but what would a summer evening be like without them? Join insect specialists, biologists, artists and enthusiasts for an evening devoted to discovering insects, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Grab your entire family and participate in some creepy-crawly fun for all ages. Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4601 S. Nature Center Way, Springfield. See ad on page 33.
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Photo: Tom Riley
Springfield Conservation Nature Center 4601 S. Nature Center Way • Springfield (417) 888-4237 • missouriconservation.com Building open Tues-Sat, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday Noon-5 p.m. Area/Trails open daily, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Connect to the Nature Center by text to keep up-to-date on programs. Text “MDC Springfield” to 468311 to receive 4-8 texts a month. August 2016
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2016 Public School Info Spokane – Start date: 8/11 www.spokane.k12.mo.us – 443-2200 Elementary School – 443-3361 Middle School – 443-3506 High School – 443-3502
Walnut Grove – Start date: 8/11 www.wgtigers.com– 788-2543 For new student registration info, please call the school your child will be attending. Willard – Start date: 08/11 www.willardschools.net – 742-2584 For new student registration info, please call the school your child will be attending. Tiger Cubs Pre-School – 840-3832 Tiger Cubs Pre-School South – 862-6308 Central Elementary– 831-4440 East Elementary – 742-4639 North Elementary– 742-2597 Orchard Hills Elementary – 869-0600 South Elementary – 862-6308 Intermediate - 742-4242 Middle School – 742-2588 High School – 742-3524
Springfield – Start date: 8/17 springfieldpublicschoolsmo.org – 523-0000 Strafford – Start date: 8/11 www.straffordschools.net – 736-7000 For new student registration info, please call the school your child will be attending. Elementary School – 736-7000, ext. 2200 Middle School – 736-7000, ext. 1300 High School – 736-7000, ext. 1400
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