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Refrigerator Notes In this issue..

As I sit at my desk in the page garden, I’m toasty warm inside. Through the window, I see snow flurries whipped about by howling winter winds. In another room of our house, my son is learning virtually while he counts down the days of quarantine because of a potential coronavirus exposure. The cats, Jax and Amani, are blissfully snoozing, and our goofy dog, Jasper, is chomping away on a deer antler. Alexa is playing a favorite mix of music while I put the finishing touches on our February magazine.

It feels like an absolutely normal day.

There’s something to be said for feeling “normal” even though we aren’t exactly sure what normal is anymore.

And, maybe that’s the lesson. Normal is what we make of it. I’ve not resigned or settled for less than I should. I’ve simply embraced what we have and where we are right now.

In a few days, our family activity level will resume a different beat—in-person school, my son’s part-time job, track practice, magazine ad sales, and trips to the dog park.

Dinner’s already made. My son had his foods class this morning. While his classmates were cooking Chicken Alfredo at school, he participated from home by making spaghetti and home-made meatballs.

I have to say, it will be nice to heat up the meatballs and pasta and sit down to a meal at the table with him. That feels normal.

Maybe later I’ll make a list of people I’d like to send valentines to, just to say hello.

Be safe. Wear your mask. Wash your hands. Kiss your kids. Be kind to yourself. |

Features

Kids Eat Free (or almost free)....Starts on page 6 Healthy Kids Guide.......................... 12–16 Event Calendar................................ 18–19

Boutiques, Consignment & Resale

Haute Tot Upscale Kids Resale....back cover

Business Opportunities

Hidden Values Publishing...................... 15

Childcare, Preschools, & Instructional Programs

Cub Creek Science Camp.......................... 9 Ozarks Regional YMCA........................... 15 Sac River Stables..................................... 8 Sylvan Learning Center............................ 3

Entertainment, Parties, & Events

Ozarks Public Television......................... 11 Springfield Art Museum........................... 3 Springfield-Greene County Parks............. 3 Springfield-Greene County Library......... 19 Springfield Little Theatre......................... 9 Springfield Symphony............................ 17 Wonders of Wildlife................................. 7

Hair Salons

Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids.............. 8

Healthy Kids/Healthy Families

CoxHealth................................................ 2 Expedition Pediatric Dentistry................. 13 Jordan Valley Community Health............. 5 My Healthy Kids...................................... 9 Pierce Vision Specialists......................... 13 TheraCare Outpatient Services............... 13 TheraFUN Occupational Therapy............ 15

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Melinda Arnold: Parent/Publisher/Owner ©2021 Kids Directory/Fusion Link Communications LLC. This directory, in part or whole, cannot be reproduced or copied without written permission. Kids Directory reserves the right to refuse any advertising for any reason. Readers should verify advertised information with advertisers. Kids Directory® is a registered trademark of Hidden Values, Inc. 214-559-7283. If you are interested in how to have your own Kids Directory in your city, please call 800-960-6788.

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Kids Eat FREE

or almost free

The original original, most comprehensive guide in the Ozarks!

Due to restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants may modify or temporarily suspend Kids Eat Free offers. We do our best to publish accurate information. Please call ahead to confirm offers. Some restaurants may limit service to carry-out and/or curb-side pick-up only while others have opened up limited dining room seating. Thank you for supporting our local and locally owned/ managed restaurants!

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Want to advertise your restaurant or know about a deal we don’t have listed?

Email melinda@springfieldkids.com or call 886-3478.

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 900 E. Battlefield Rd., Springfield, 881-9464. All day, one free kid’s meal (for kids age 12 and younger) with purchase of an adult entrée.

Additional charge if child chooses a side item other than french fries. Dine-in only.

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America’s Incredible Pizza Company, 2850 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 887-3030.

Kids age 3 and younger eat free daily.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, two locations: 1360 E. Republic Rd., Springfield, 887-2227, and 111 N. Massey Blvd., Nixa, 724-1100. One child eats free from the children’s menu with the purchase of an adult entrée priced at $10 or more. For ages 12 and younger. Dine-in only.

HuHot, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 882-0300. Children age 3 years and younger eat free every day. Drink not included. Dine-in only.

Quizno’s, 2043 E. Independence St., Springfield, 877-0606. Mon-Fri after 5 p.m.; Sat-Sun all day. Mention listing for one free Kidz Meal with purchase of one 8-inch sub, chips, and drink meal. Child must be present.

For kids age 11 and younger. Not valid with other promotions, coupons, or radio/TV certificates. Dine-in only. Code CLU5349.

Houlihan’s, 2421 N. Glenstone Ave., 862-7777.

Kids’ meals are $2.49 and $3.49. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons.

King’s Asian Chef, 1336 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 866-5527. One child gets a free kid’s meal with every adult combo meal or entrée purchased. Choice of junior cashew chicken or junior sweet and sour. Maximum of three free meals. Dine-in only.

Springfield Family Restaurant, 2222 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 883-0900.

One free kids’ menu item with the purchase of one adult entrée valued at $7 or more, after 4 p.m. Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with other offers.

McAlister’s Deli, four Springfield locations: 210 W. Sunshine, 831-4450; 1460 E. Primrose, 890-5250; 2445-A N. Kansas Expressway (at Kearney St.), 866-2331; 1711 W. Battlefield Rd., 888-0899; 586 E. Harrison St., Republic, 732-4747. Family Day, all day. Must purchase adult meal to get free kid’s meal for a child age 12 or younger. Limit two free kids’ meals per adult entrée. Dine-in only.

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Village Inn, all Springfield locations. Get one kid’s meal for kids under 10 with each adult meal purchased. Offer good all day, Monday through Friday.

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Pita Pit, two Springfield locations: 1318 E. Battlefield Rd., 883-1565; 3233 E. Sunshine St., 771-5080. Kid’s pita and drink for 99 cents with purchase of a full-priced adult pita, 5-8 p.m.

Dine-in only.

Amigos Mexican Restaurant, 2118 S. Campbell, Springfield, 887-1401. All day, get one free kid’s meal (for ages 10 and younger) with purchase of an adult entrée.

The Roost Bar & Grill, 4216 S. Cox Rd. #112, 612-9050; 2025 W. Sunshine St. #104, 865-4000. Get a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée 5–9 p.m.

Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, four locations: 105 W. Sherman Way, Nixa, 725-3777; 3821 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 368-5919; 631 S. Kimbrough Ave., 866-2700; 1644 US Hwy 60 E, Republic, 732-5077. All day, kids eat for $1 with the purchase of a regularpriced entrée. Same offer on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

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Big Whiskey’s, five locations: in Springfield, 311 Park Central, 862-2449; 1440 W. Republic Rd., 882-2249; and 1550 E. Battlefield Rd., 883-5999; 602 N. 25th St., Ozark, 485-3800; and 301 Branson Landing, Branson, 417-334-4478. One free kid’s meal with the purchase of one adult entrée, 5-9 p.m.

Leong’s Asian Diner, 1540 W. Republic Rd., Springfield, 887-7500. After 4 p.m., kids (age 12 and younger) get one free kid’s meal from kids’ menu with each paying adult. Excludes kids’ meal upgrades.

Coyote’s Adobe Cafe, Nixa location ONLY, 807 N. Main St., 725-6803. From 5-8 p.m., get one free kids meal for kids age 12 and younger for each adult entrée purchased. Parents can get all-you-can-eat wings, 5-8 p.m.

Pasta Express, four Springfield locations: 3025 W. Republic Rd., 888-3048; 3250 E. Battlefield Rd., 890-1345; 603 S. Kimbrough Ave., 862-7833; 321 E. Battlefield Rd., 885-0030. Kids age 12 and younger get one free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée from 3-9 p.m.

Dine-in only.

Double E Burger & Ice Cream Shoppe, 339 Kentling Ave., Highlandville, 417-587-8018.

One free kid’s meal for a child age 12 or younger with the purchase of one adult entrée of $5.99 or more. Dine-in only. Cannot combine with other offers or coupons.

Wednesday and Thursday also.

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5 Spice China Grill, 2058 S. Glenstone Ave., 799-0215. Get one free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult entree. For ages 12 and younger, after 4 p.m. Drink not included. Dine-in only.

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Fuddruckers, 2920 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield, WEDNESDAY 655-1200. Get one kid’s meal for 99 cents with Andy B’s, 1127 E. Battlefield Rd., 883-1234. the purchase of an adult combo meal, 4 p.m. to Kids 12 and younger get one free kids’ meal close. Offer also good on Thursday. with every menu item purchase of $9 or more.

McAlister’s Deli, four Springfield locations: Dowd’s Catfish & BBQ Eatery, 1760 W. Elm St., 210 W. Sunshine, 831-4450; 1460 E. Primrose, Lebanon, 532-1777. Get one free kids’ meal for 890-5250; 2445-A N. Kansas Expressway (at each adult meal purchased after 5 p.m. Does Kearney St.), 866-2331; 1711 W. Battlefield Rd., not include all-you-can-eat. Dine-in only.

888-0899; 586 E. Harrison St., Republic, Schlotsky’s, 4132 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 732-4747; and 703 McCroskey St., Nixa, 889-2445. Buy one regular 10-inch pizza and 725-9299. Kids 12 and younger eat free after 5 p.m., with purchase of adult meal. Limit two get one free. kids’ meals per entrée. Dine-in only.

The Catfish Café, 1210 S. Ash St., Buffalo.

Moe’s Southwest Grill, 2212 W. Hwy 76, 417-345-1277. Dine-in only. Kids eat free off Branson, 417-334-3880. All day, children age the kids’ menu only, 4-8 p.m. One free kid’s 9 and younger get one free kid’s meal with meal per paid adult meal. purchase of an adult entrée. Child must be Whole Hog Café, 224 W. Sunshine St., present.

Springfield, 868-0042. Dine-in only. One Pizza Ranch, 2825 S. Glenstone, Springfield, free kid’s plate for kids 12 and younger with 319-5021; 1464 MO-248, Branson, 337-5060. purchase of one adult plate, 5-9 p.m.

Kids 12 and younger get one free buffet with an adult buffet purchase, 4 p.m.-close.

THURSDAY Archie’s Italian Eatery, 1410 E. Republic Rd., Prima’s Mexican Grill, three locations: 720-1763. All day, get one free kids’ meal 2101 W. Chesterfield Blvd., 823-7180; with an adult entrée purchase. Excludes other 3662 S. Glenstone Ave., 890-1212; promotions or discounts.

1769 James River Rd., Ozark, 582-2776. At all locations, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., get free one kid’s Doe’s Eat Place, 935 N. Glenstone Ave., meal from kids’ menu ($4.25 or less) for each Springfield, 833-7818. Kids 12 and younger lunch or dinner entrée purchased. For kids eat free all day. Up to two kids’ meals with 10 and younger. Dine-in or curbside pick-up purchase of adult entrée. Limit two kids’ meals available. per entrée. Dine-in only.

Ruby Tuesday’s, 2725 N. Glenstone Ave., 831-7829, and 3316 W. Hwy 76, Branson, 335-5450. After 5 p.m., get one free kid’s entrée with one adult entrée purchase.

Fuddruckers, 2920 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield, 655-1200. Get one kid’s meal for 99 cents with purchase of an adult combo meal, 4 p.m. to close.

Zaxby’s, 3220 E. Sunshine St., Springfield, 368-0423. Get up to two a 99-cent kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult meal, 5-8 p.m.

This location only.

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Rosie Jo’s Café, 1711 S. 15th St., Ozark, 581-6047. Get one free kid’s meal with purchase of a $7.99 entrée (for kids age 10 and younger), 4-8 p.m.

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Healthy Kids Guide Fitness

Ensuring your child’s health and wellbeing can be some of the most emotional, expensive, and frustrating issues you face as a parent or caregiver. We’ve put together a list of quality providers across multiple fields that can help take away some of the stress and frustration of navigating the world of children’s health, well-being, and fitness.

Ozarks Regional YMCA

orymca.org The Ozarks Regional YMCA is made up of eight family centers, including two Springfield locations. From sanitizing the equipment and wearing masks to regulating social distancing, our Y staff is taking every precaution to ensure safety in our family centers and programs. The Y is for everyone. Our programs, Expedition Pediatric Dentistry services, and initiatives enable kids 1250 E. Walnut Lawn St. • Springfield to realize their potential; prepare 716 W. Mt. Vernon St. • Nixa teens for college; offer ways for 417-719-7862 • expeditiondental.com families to have fun together; Dr. Jesse Gardner and his staff at empower people to be healthier Expedition Pediatric Dentistry help in spirit, mind, and body; prepare children grow up with healthy, people for employment; welcome bright smiles and enthusiasm for and embrace newcomers; and help their dental health. Dr. Gardner is foster a nationwide service ethic. a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist, The Ozarks Regional YMCA is a notand our team treats each child as for-profit organization that believes we would our own: gently, patiently, no one should be denied access to and with the greatest compassion. membership and/or programs due They strive to make every visit fun to the inability to pay. These funds and enjoyable for your child while are subsidized through the United providing comprehensive preventive Way of the Ozarks and the Y Impact and restorative care. When your Campaign. See ad on page 15. child walks out the door with a big smile and says they can’t wait to Sac River Stables come back, they’re on the path to a 5798 N. Farm Road 125 • Springfield lifetime of healthy smiles! See ad on 417-742-4200 • sacriverstables.com page 13.

Trot on over to Sac River Stables for fun fitness in the saddle. Brushing horses, saddling, and riding in the indoor and outdoor riding facilities are great ways to burn off some

Dentistry

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Healthy Kids Guide winter calories, stay flexible, and use those horseback riding muscles.

Follow Sac River Stables on Facebook to learn more about the facilities and programs. See ad on page 8.

neonatologists, hospitalists, child life experts, and nursing and pediatric specialists. As a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, CoxHealth cares for children with medical needs in 32 counties. See ad on page 2.

Springfield-Greene County Park Board

Jordan Valley Community Health Center

417-864-1049 • parkboard.org/fitness The Park Board Family Centers at Chesterfield, Dan Kinney, and Doling have several programs that will keep kids active. Dan Kinney Family Center has tae kwon do and Pickleball.

Doling Family Center has kids’ dance and choreography, tae kwon do, Pickleball, Generation Pound and indoor swimming. Chesterfield Family Center has Pickleball, and indoor swimming. See center for ages and details. See ad on page 3.

440 E. Tampa St, Springfield 2238 W. Kingsley St, Springfield (833) JV-4-KIDS | (833) 584-5437 JordanValley.org Jordan Valley Community Health Center’s JV-4-KIDS clinics provide easy access to healthcare for your kids. Their top-notch providers take the time to build relationships with families to ensure that kids grow up healthy. Their clinics provide Medical, Dental, Occupational & Speech Therapy, Behavioral Health, and Vision services all in one place.

Jordan Valley has two locations in Springfield to serve your family: one located downtown on Tampa Street and one on the south side located on Kingsley Street. Your kids are the heart of their mission. Call to schedule your appointment today.

See ad on page 5.

Healthcare CoxHealth

coxhealth.com For more than 110 years, CoxHealth has remained a community-owned, not-for-profit health system and has grown to include six hospitals, specialty facilities, and more than 80 physician clinics. With a neonatal intensive care unit, women’s health center, OB/GYN services, pediatric intensive care, and specialists caring for high-risk infants, CoxHealth has a strong team caring for moms and babies. For expectant families, the health system offers the BabyBeginning smartphone app. The system’s team caring for children includes pediatricians, intensivists, Remember to say, “I found it in Kids Directory!”

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My Healthy Kids

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Healthy Kids Guide training in natural and holistic alternatives. They know diet changes, immune support, supplements, and other lifestyle adjustments can often clear up problems without prescriptions.

The pediatric providers take time to listen, are not afraid of your questions, and won’t talk down to you if you question typical recommendations. They believe you know and love your children better than anyone else, and they are here to support you. See ad on page 9.

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regain skills; and providing support for older adults experiencing agerelated physical and cognitive changes. Children can receive therapies for learning, emotional, regulation, fine and gross motor skills, feeding, handwriting, and sensory processing. For adults and seniors, strengthening, hand/ elbow/shoulder/rotator cuff rehab, and stroke rehab can mean the difference in independent living.

Home modification evaluations and Medicare Part B as well. Competitive private-pay rates. Currently accepting Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, United Healthcare, and Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield. See ad on page 15.

Therapeutic Services TheraCare Outpatient Services

3023 S. Fort Ave. • Springfield 417-890-4656 • theracareozarks.com TheraCare provides speech, occupational, physical, and music therapy services to children of all ages in a safe, caring environment.

They offer an individualized approach to therapy that will help to improve your child’s quality of life and confidence. Call today to learn how TheraCare can help your child.

See ad on page 13.

Vision Care

Pierce Vision Specialists

3626 South Avenue • Springfield, 417-887-7151 • piercevision.com Dr. David M. Pierce, Dr. Courtney Wintjen, Dr. Julia Mobilio, and the team at Pierce Vision Specialists are experienced professionals in a comprehensive range of eye disorders in people of all ages.

TheraFUN Therapy Services Services provided include eye 417-413-3314 • therafuntherapy.com examinations for infants, children, TheraFUN Occupational Therapy and adults; vision therapy; and works with all ages––from birth contact lenses. Pierce Vision through seniors. Individualized, therapists are well-trained professional, occupational therapy professionals who implement treatment and interventions include individually prescribed vision helping children with disabilities therapy procedures and programs. fully participate in school, home, In addition, you’ll find an in-office and social situations; helping optical lab and large selection of people recovering from injury to frames. See ad on page 13.

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Saturday, Feb. 6, 2 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 15, 11 a.m.

ACT Practice Test at Sylvan Learning of Springfield. FREE practice tests offered before upcoming national exams.

Registration required, by Feb. 3 for the Feb. 6 practice, and Feb. 11 for the Feb. 15 practice. Registration form found in the resources section of the website. To register or for information, call 882-0740 or 770-1309 or visit locations.sylvanlearning.com/us/springfield-mo.

Sylvan Learning of Springfield, 1830 E. Independence St., Springfield.

See ad on page 3.

CALENDAR

Remember, in response to the coronavirus pandemic, event details may change after Kids Directory goes to the printer. While we strive to provide accurate information, we encourage you to call ahead or confirm events with the host.

Saturday, Feb. 6

Inside Out at Doling Park, 2–3:30 p.m.

Kids and adults, ages 4 and older, learn about rocks and minerals with Outdoor Initiatives. Register by Feb. 5. Cost: $4 per child/adult pair. For information, call 833-8647 or visit parkboard.org. Doling Family Center and Park, 301 E. Talmage St., Springfield. See ad on page 3.

Through Feb. 14

“The Sound of Music” presented by Springfield Little Theatre. For show dates and times, tickets, and information, call 869-1334 or visit springfieldlittletheatre.org.

Landers Theatre, 311 E. Walnut St., Tuesday, Feb. 9 Springfield. See ad on page 9.

Great Groundhogs virtual program, 2 p.m.

Recommended for all ages. Register online Through Feb. 15 at mdc.mo.gov/SouthwestEvents or call Library Bingo with the Springfield-Greene 417-888-4237 for information.

County Library District. Pick up a Bingo Friday, Feb. 12 Board at a library branch or download Parents’ Night Out at Itty Bitty City, 6–9 p.m., from the website. For details, visit for children ages 2–6 (diaper–free. Cost: thelibrary.org. See ad on page 19. $25/child, $20 for each additional sibling.

Tuesday, Feb. 2 For information, call 202-2025 or visit Infant Safety & CPR, 5–6:30 p.m. FREE ittybitty.city. Itty Bitty City, class to learn basic life support skills at 3640 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield.

CoxHealth Branson, also available virtually.

Saturday, Feb. 13 Registration required. To register or Parent/child swim lessons begin for ages for information, call 348-8313 or visit coxhealth.com. Cox Medical Center Branson, 6 months–3 years at the Pat Jones YMCA. For information, call 881-1599 or visit 525 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson. See orymca.org/pat-jones-ymca. Pat Jones ad on page 2.

YMCA, 1901 E. Republic Rd., Springfield.

Wednesday, Feb. 3 See ad on page 15.

Little Acorns: Otter Chaos virtual program, 10 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. 30-minute program about river otters. Ages 3–6. Register online at mdc.mo.gov/SouthwestEvents or call 417-888-4237 for information.

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Youth Try Hockey for Free at Jordan Valley Ice Park, 2–3 p.m. Kids, ages 10 and younger can try ice hockey at no cost. All equipment provided, and coaches will assist the skaters. No skating experience is required. Cost is free, but registration is required. For information, call 866-7444 or visit parkboard.org. Jordan Valley Ice Park, 635 E. Trafficway St., Springfield. See ad on page 3.

Coming in March: Your guide to Summer Camps

Backyard Bird Bonanza at Dickerson Park Zoo, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For grades 2–3.

Learn about backyard birds and how to create habitats that encourage them to visit. Students will participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count. Cost: $60/FOZ member, $75/non-member. To register or for more information, call 833-1570 or visit dickersonparkzoo.org. Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W. Norton Rd., Springfield.

Monday, Feb. 15

School’s Out Workshop at Springfield Little Theatre, 9 a.m. –4 p.m. For children ages 5–12 when Springfield Public Schools are closed. Participate in creative play, theatre games, improvisation, dance, and an art project. Cost: $35. Early drop-off and late pick-up available for an additional cost. To register or for information, call 413-2287 or visit springfieldlittletheatre.org. The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for the Springfield Little Theatre, 237 S. Florence Ave., Springfield.

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