Arts & Community Calendar

The American Society of Women Accountants meets 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Tower Club. Human performance consultant and SBJ columnist Linda Bower presents “The Art of Negotiation,” a seminar that will qualify for four hours of continuing professional education. The cost is $80 for ASWA members and $150 for nonmembers. Lunch is included. For reservations or for more information, call (417) 864-7772, extension 120.

Tropical Smoothie Café presents a fund-raising night for The Arc of the Ozarks 5-8 p.m. at 3811 S. Campbell Ave. During those hours, 50 percent of all sales will benefit The Arc of the Ozarks’ summer camp.

May 13–14

The Binnie Clements Guild of First & Calvary Presbyterian Church holds its first Binnie’s Basement, Bistro and Bakery sale 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 13 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 14 at the church, 820 E. Cherry St. The sale, which raises funds for Springfield Children’s Charities, replaces the long-running Binnie Clements home tour. Featured items include antiques, jewelry, clothing, toys, books and household items. For additional information, call (417) 862-5068.

May 14

The Ozark Main Street program presents Art Walk 2-5 p.m. on Ozark’s historic square. The event is free to the public and to artists who wish to display their work. Live music and a classic car cruise-in are featured in the event. For additional information or to reserve display space, call (417) 582-6246.

The Kitchen 5K Fun Run begins at 8 a.m. rain or shine at City Utilities, 301 E. Central. Preregistration, $15 per runner, is 7 a.m.-6 p.m. May 13 at CU’s training center. Registration the day of the race is $17 per runner from 7-7:45 a.m. Online registration is available at www.cityutilities.net. Proceeds benefit the children served by The Kitchen through its Children’s Circle and the Family Nurturing Center. No rollerblades or skateboards, but strollers and pets on leashes are welcome.

May 16

The Habitat Humanitarian golf tournament begins with a 1 p.m. shotgun start at Bill and Payne Stewart Golf Course. The 18-hole tournament is a two-man scramble. The event includes longest drive contests with prizes awarded. Registration is $60 for a two-person team, cart included. Sponsorship opportunities also are available. To register or for more information, call Brett Miller at (573) 569-0289.

May 18

The inaugural Go Red for Women Luncheon is 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at University Plaza. Jennifer Rothschild, speaker, author, songwriter and recording artist, is the featured speaker. Tickets to the event are $50 each and are available by calling (417) 881-1121. Funds provide research for women’s health issues and support for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign, which calls for women to take charge of their health and live stronger, healthier lives.

May 21

The second annual Red Ribbon Ride to benefit AIDS Project of the Ozarks begins and ends at Galloway Station Bar & Grill, 4211 S. Lone Pine Ave. Thirty- and 50-mile rides begin at 8:30 a.m., and the 10-mile family fun ride begins at 10:30 a.m. Prizes are awarded during the event. Preregistration is available, but not required, at (417) 881-1900.

May 27–29

The 22nd annual National Street Rod Association Mid-America Street Rod Nationals are at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 27–28 and 8 a.m-2 p.m. May 29.

The event features more than 2,200 pre-1949 street rods from all over the United States. Tickets are $12 for adults and $3 for children ages 6-12. Children age 5 and younger are admitted free with an adult. Tickets are available at the door during the event.

June 2–4

The Greater Ozarks Hosta Society presents the 2005 Midwest Regional Hosta Society Convention at the Oasis Inn & Convention Center, 2610 N. Glenstone. Event hours are 4-11 p.m. June 2 and 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 3. Information about June 4 garden tours is available at the event. There is no admission fee; visitors will see a live plant expo and vendor area. For additional information, visit www.gohs.org.

June 3–5

Wilderness Road Festival, celebrating the history of the pre-Civil War-era Wilderness Road of the Ozarks, is 3-9 p.m. June 3, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. June 4 and noon-6 p.m. June 5 at Port of Kimberling in Kimberling City. The event features traditional music, storytelling, re-enactments, a craft show and black-powder shoots. Food, vendors and children’s activities reflect a historical theme. The event is free. For additional information, visit www.wildernessroadfestival.com.

June 12

The Arc of the Ozarks’ Family Fun Day is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Doling Park, 2600 N. Campbell. Amberg Entertainment will provide a moon bounce and obstacle course. Local businesses will provided food and drink for a donation to benefit The Arc of the Ozarks’ Summer Camp Program.

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