Calendar of Events: July Art Walk features Independence Day flair

June 25–28 and June 30–July 3

Missouri State University’s Theatre and Dance Department presents “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” at 8:15 p.m. at the Tent Theatre on the MSU campus. Tickets are $10 to $14 and can be purchased by calling the MSU box office at (417) 836–7678.

July 4

July’s First Friday Art Walk, a free, self-guided walking tour of downtown Springfield art galleries, will be held 6–10 p.m. The July 4 edition features “Art is a Blast,” as Bellwether Gallery of the Arts, Figment Gallery & Culture House and Randy Bacon Studio and Gallery pair art with free Fourth of July fare, including hot dogs, chips, soda and board games during Art Walk.

July 9–12 and 14–20

MSU’s Theatre and Dance Department presents “Anything Goes” at 8:15 p.m. at the Tent Theatre on the MSU campus. Tickets are $10 to $14 and can be purchased by calling the MSU box office at (417) 836–7678.

July 12

The Discovery Center presents Einstein on Ice 10 a.m.–5 p.m. to raise money for a Discovery Center permanent exhibit, Home Sweet Home in Discovery Town. The event includes fun freezing science and Andy’s Frozen Custard. Admission is $3 for members of all ages and $7 for nonmembers of all ages. Children younger than 3 are free. For more information, visit www.discoverycenter.org.

Business & Professional Development

June 23

The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce presents The Network: Lunch with Scott Tarwater noon–1:30 p.m. at Holiday Inn North, 2720 N. Glenstone Ave. Tarwater, executive vice president of development for John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts, will speak about his move up the corporate ladder. Attendees must be members of The Network. For information, visit www.springfieldchamber.com.

June 25

The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce presents a member appreciation lunch 11:45 a.m.-–1 p.m. at Oasis Hotel and Convention Center, 2550 N. Glenstone Ave. Admission is $5 a person, and all employees of chamber member entities are welcome to attend. For information call (417) 862–5567.

June 26

The monthly Table Rock Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Nicol’s Fine Dining at StoneBridge Village. Speakers from the Stone County Commissioner’s Office, Stone County Sheriff’s Office, Stone County Health Department and Stone County Planning and Zoning will give updates on their respective departments. The luncheon is $17 per person and reservations are required by contacting the chamber office at (417) 739–2564.

July 9

The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce presents “Good Morning, Springfield!” at 7:30 a.m. at Lake Springfield visitor’s center, marina and boathouse. Business professionals gather each month to enjoy breakfast and hear updates from community leaders and the chamber. Admission is $13 for chamber members and $18 for nonmembers. For more information or to register, visit www.springfieldchamber.com.

July 18–19

The Aurora Area Chamber of Commerce presents modeling classes July 18 at Norma’s In Line Fashions in downtown Aurora. Norma Julian of Norma’s Modeling Agency and School will conduct the classes. Class for 4- to 9- year olds will be held 6--–7 p.m.. Class for 10- to 13-year olds will be 7–8 p.m., and class for those 14 and older will be held 8–9 p.m. A fashion show will be held at 6 p.m. July 19 at Norma’s In Line Fashions. Registration for classes is $20 per participant. For information, contact the Aurora Chamber of Commerce at (417) 678-4150.

Aug. 21

The Branson Business Expo will be held at the Hilton Branson Convention Center and features the workshop “Retaining Talent” presented by Ozarks Technical Community College. For booth space information contact Ladona Johnson at (417) 334-4084, ext. 314.

Community

June 27

The American Diabetes Association presents Grapes & Golf Fore Diabetes, a four-player golf scramble and wine tasting at Island Green Golf Club in Republic. The event has a 1 p.m. shotgun start. The entry fee of $75 per player includes food and a goodie bag. To register, call Jennifer Cotner-Jones at (417) 890-8400, ext. 6856.

July 19

The Christian County Optimist Club presents the Nixa Youth Triathlon at 8 a.m. at the Nixa Community Center for boys and girls ages 7 to 15. The event also features a parents’ division for the first time this year.

A pizza party will follow the triathlon. The entry fee is $20 per athlete prior to July 4 and $25 per athlete after July 4. For information contact David Liss at (417) 861–6019.