Big sister Chelle Bennock and little sister Tanae greet patrons at the Springfield Brewing Co. entrance during Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks' Protect and Serve fundraiser. Springfield Police officers assisted the restaurant's servers for four hours Feb. 20 and asked patrons to donate to BBBS in addition to tipping their servers; the event raised $1,600. Photo provided by BBBS.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks Executive Director Lisa Slavens and Development Director Laurie Soulsby get ready to enjoy a meal at Springfield Brewing Co. during BBBS' Protect and Serve fundraiser. Springfield Police officers assisted the restaurant's servers for four hours Feb. 20 and asked patrons to donate to BBBS in addition to tipping their servers; the event raised $1,600. Photo provided by BBBS.

During Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks' Protect and Serve fundraiser, Springfield Police officers assisted the Springfield Brewing Co. servers for four hours Feb. 20 and asked patrons to donate to BBBS in addition to tipping their servers; the event raised $1,600. From left, the officers are Matt Farmer, Todd King, Eric Schroeder, Jennifer Charleston, David Meyer, Angela Burgess, Paul Callaway and Kathy Dunnegan. Photo provided by BBBS.