Good morning, Springfield.

A photo from Aug. 2, 1959 shows 16-year-old Randy Sheridan working at Dairy Queen during his summer job when he lost five pounds while serving ice cream under boss Bud Bergstrom.

The Springfield-Greene County Library District and the Springfield News-Leader will share this historical image weekly — part of a new feature from the News-Leader’s photo archive.

Missouri State University's TRIO Upward Bound program received a $36,000 grant from the Schneider Foundation to support the 2026 Summer Academic Academy, a six-week college simulation for Springfield high school students.

The grant will cover transportation, meals, room and board and supplies — and it will fund new efforts such as ACT/SAT prep workshops and a student leadership conference.

Springfield is hosting free AI training sessions when the Library District, 2oddballs Creative & Noble Business Strategies will lead a session titled AI for Everyday Life: Tiny Prompts, Big Wins on Thursday, July 10 at the Library Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The training will show beginners how to use ChatGPT for tasks like meal planning and will be followed by sessions for seniors and families.

Springfield-Greene County Library offers free research resources for cardholders and a Top 10 list of popular titles for June.

The library also invites residents to donate extra vegetables to its community fridges at Midtown Carnegie Branch and Library Station—donations are scheduled using the Fresh Food Connect app.

Local officials advised residents to store leftover fireworks in a detached building so they remain dry and safe—Shaun Hauter and Assistant Chief Tim Clarkson stressed that damp or damaged fireworks could fail to perform correctly when used again.

Field Trip Films: Monsters Inc.

2-4 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — $5 to $10 — Enjoy a showing of Monsters Inc. and dive into the whimsical monster world.

JAWS Anniversary Night

6:30-9 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate Shark Week early with a screening of JAWS and ocean education activities.

Hades Climb Challenge

7-11 a.m. — Ozark Mountain Sports Complex — Registration fee required — Conquer the stairs and test your endurance at this electrifying climbing challenge.

Movie Matinee: Rocky

2 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket & Concession Voucher combo available — Experience the iconic 1976 film 'Rocky' featuring Sylvester Stallone as a small-time boxer chasing the heavyweight title.

Robin Trower Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the legendary guitarist Robin Trower perform classics from his iconic albums.

Ultimate Tribute to the Bee Gees

7:30-10 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — $38 to $78 — Experience the stunning harmonies and disco hits of the Bee Gees performed live by an acclaimed tribute band.

The Cleverlys Live Performance

6-7:30 p.m. — Blue Room Comedy Club — Check venue for ticket prices — Enjoy a unique blend of comedy and bluegrass music from the renowned Cleverlys.

Soccer Summer Camp in Springfield

8 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Allison Sports Town — Registration required — Experience a unique soccer camp led by Real Madrid coaches for ages 6-17.

1 Million Cups-Springfield

9-11 a.m. — Bambinos Cafe on Battlefield — Free coffee — Network with local entrepreneurs and grow your business in a friendly setting.

Berlin Concert at Ozark Empire Fair

7:30-8:00 p.m. — Ozark Empire Fairgrounds — Tickets from $18.00 — Enjoy a live performance by the iconic band Berlin under the stars.