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List of warming shelters in the Ozarks
It’s about to get cold in the Ozarks. If you or if you know someone who could use shelter on these cold nights, please save and share this list of cold weather shelters. Source: https://www.ky3.com/2022/12/17/list-warming-shelters-around-ozarks/ Below are some counties around the region and the available warming center options. Please make sure to call the ones with phone numbers ahead of time to…
What restaurants are open on Christmas?
Going to get Chinese food on Christmas has become a fun little tradition for me, but it looks like there are other options for us on Christmas day. Check it out! SOURCE: httpwww.ozarksfirst.com/top-stories/these-springfield-area-restaurants-will-be-open-christmas-day Storming Crab Seafood (2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield) Open Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Christmas Day from 12-6…
Where to find Haunted Houses in the Ozarks
It's spooky season once again! If you're looking for some haunted houses & other Halloween activities, check out this list! Source: www.ozarksfirst.com/news/missouri-news/best-haunted-houses-and-haunted-corn-mazes-around-springfield Hotel of Terror The Hotel of Terror is Springfield’s longest-running haunted house — it opened in 1978! The haunted house features a four-story experience…
Get ready for the Fall Festivals
It's about that time! Fall is coming and everyone is getting ready for their Fall festivals! Check out the list of area events below! SOURCE: www.ozarksfirst.com/top-stories/fall-festivals-in-the-ozarks Japanese Fall Festival Sept. 6-8 at Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden (2400 S. Scenic Ave.) in Springfield Hours: 5-10 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday…
Where to watch fireworks this Fouth of July
Here's a list of places you can go to in the Ozarks to watch fireworks this year. Have-A-Blast Friday, June 28 at J.R. Martin Park (300 E. Hines St., Republic) Sky High Fireworks Celebration Saturday, June 29 at Nixa High School (514 S. Nicholas Rd., Nixa) Honor America at College of the Ozarks Saturday, June 29 at College of the Ozarks (100 Opportunity Ave., Point Lookout) Sparks in the…
UPDATED: It's hotter than Hades! Find relief from the heat at these area locations
It's going to get real hot in the coming days and here is some information on how you can protect yourself and your pets from the heat: To protect people against heat-related illness: Drink plenty of water, even if you do not feel thirsty; avoid drinks that contain alcohol or caffeine. Also, avoid very cold drinks because they can cause stomach cramps Avoid strenuous work or exercise outside…
Leslie's Playlist: World Goth Day 2024
May 22nd is World Goth Day and to celebrate, I wanted to share some of the songs that are on my Goth playlist. I didn't have the time to put them all on here, we'd be here for days if that was the case, so I just picked a few for you to enjoy.
Siouxsie And…
HARD PASS: Eating Cicadas
Uhh.... Hell no! No thank you. I'm good. Everyone seems to be concerned with the fact that the cicadas are starting to emerge. It's something that happens every year, so I'm not really sure why people are like "the cicadas are coming, the cicadas are coming!" Every time I see some article about how these little bugs are making their return, it just reminds me of the people who have to make posts…
The Eclipse is over. Now what?
The North American solar eclipse of 2024 is over but, what do we do with our glasses now? Rather than throwing them away, why not donate them to school children in South America so they can see the eclipse in October 2024? Eclipse Glasses USA ensures that children in various countries can marvel at this celestial event without risking their eyesight. The company will send glasses to schools in…
Drury University Accounting Students will help you file your taxes for FREE!
Tax time sucks. There's just no "nice" way to put it. But if you want help with your taxes, the accounting students at Drury University will help you for free! According to a release from Drury, the annual service is open to the public and designed to benefit low-income taxpayers. Clinics will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the following dates: Monday, Feb. 5 Monday, Feb. 12 Monday, Feb. 19…