On the Street

Food at the fair

People of all ages will have the opportunity to taste the fun at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, July 25-Aug. 3. The fair's new E*Plex Center Hall will debut 15,000 square feet of space dedicated to food and special guests, including Mr. Food and Singing Chef Andy Lo Russo.

This year's fair will feature many food options including the newest attraction, fried Twinkies.

For a listing of other fair foods and performers, visit www.ozarkempirefair.com.

Entrepreneurial dreams

Registration is under way for adults to take part in "Making Your Entrepreneurial Dream Come True" at 9 a.m. July 17 at the Edge Community Technology Center in the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St.

Participants will get guidelines for writing a venture start-up or business expansion loan request, learn how to research market potential online and create a feasibility plan.

The free class will be taught by V. Betty Lorton from the University of Missouri Outreach and Extension.

For more information or to register, call 837-5011.

Roadway improvements

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on June 6 to mark the completion of intersection and roadway improvements at Fremont Avenue and Republic Road. The $1.6 million project was funded through the 2001 quarter-cent capital improvements sales tax and was completed 85 days ahead of schedule. Helping complete the project was general contractor Hartman & Company and the engineering division of Springfield Public Works. These improvements will provide additional safety for parents and students at Disney Elementary School.

SCA Pig Roast

The Springfield Contractors Association will hold its 19th annual SCA Pig Roast 6-9 p.m. July 17.

This year's event will take place at Buena Vista Ranch, located 10 miles east of Springfield on Division. Food service ends at 8 p.m. with the bar closing at 9 p.m. Tickets are required and cost $20 per person.

For more information or to order tickets, call 862-1313.

Slice of Nice

Three-person volleyball teams are needed for the Sertoma Beach VolleyPalooza July 26 at Fox and Hound.

All proceeds will benefit the Springfield Boys and Girls Club. There will be three divisions of competition: men, women and coed. Entry fees are $30 per team; prizes and trophies will be awarded to winning teams.

For more information or to register, contact the Sertoma office at 863-1231.