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Springfield
Monday, August 4th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Silver Springs Reunion Club held a park day reunion last Friday at Silver Springs Park to celebrate family, the Ozarks, and Springfield’s black community (the park was once the only public space open to black residents during segregation). The club is hosting a dance, a car show, and a golf tournament over the weekend for families from near and far. OzarksFirst.com
- ➤ The Springfield-Greene County Library’s Brentwood Card Table program brings seniors together at its southeast Springfield branch twice a month for card games and conversation. David Gray, a library staff member and former teacher, said the program helps seniors get out and learn new games (such as three through 13) while enjoying social time. KSMU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marty Marsh joined the Missouri Department of Conservation in July as the new education district supervisor for the 17-county Southwest Region — she will work with school leaders to add conservation topics to classrooms by promoting the Discover Nature Schools program and the Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program. OzarksFirst.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri Conservation agents warn residents not to eat white mushrooms found in circles and toxic green-spored lipeota, which can look safe. They urge people to use guides—like online pages and printed books—to check mushroom types before eating them. KY3
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Mercy Curry Cancer Center in Lebanon now offers breast cancer treatment so patients in Laclede County avoid long drives. Debbie Waterman, who began treatment in January 2024 and finished chemo five months ago, said the center provides many support services — including transportation help — during her recovery. KY3
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Wilco Live Concert
3:00-9:30 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening with Wilco, the venerated pioneers of independent music.
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Pet Therapy of the Ozarks
11 AM – 4 PM — Springfield Missouri Dog Training Club — Cost not specified — Explore the joys of canine companionship and training for happy, well-behaved dogs.
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Movie Matinee: Red River Screening
2 PM — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket & Concession Voucher combo — Enjoy a classic 1948 film starring John Wayne and Montgomery Clift on the big screen.
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Postmodern Jukebox Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — $49 to $217.06 — Experience a nostalgic blend of modern hits reimagined in classic styles by the talented Postmodern Jukebox collective.
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Taste of the Ozarks 2025
6-9 p.m. — Oasis Hotel & Conv. Center — Ticket info available online — Enjoy a Luau-themed culinary experience with local eats and exciting auctions.
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Pokey LaFarge Live Performance
8-10:30 p.m. — The Regency Live — All ages welcome — Experience Pokey LaFarge's unique blend of folk, country, and swing in an unforgettable evening.
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Air Power History Tour in Springfield
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Premier Flight Center — $20 Adults, $10 Children (11-17), Free Under 10 — Experience the power of historic aircraft with the entire family on display and in flight.
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Air Power History Tour - Springfield MO
9 AM - 5 PM — Premier Flight Center — $20 Adults, $10 Children (11-17), Free for Under 10 — Experience the B-29 Superfortress and other historic aircraft with educational opportunities and flights.
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Movie Matinee: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
2 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket & Concession combo available — Enjoy a classic 1954 musical about love and family in the great outdoors.
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