On the Street

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Food at the fair|ret||ret||tab|

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. |ret||ret||tab|

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

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

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Entrepreneurial dreams|ret||ret||tab|

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. |ret||ret||tab|

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. |ret||ret||tab|

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

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

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Roadway improvements|ret||ret||tab|

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.|ret||ret||tab|

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SCA Pig Roast|ret||ret||tab|

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

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. |ret||ret||tab|

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

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Slice of Nice|ret||ret||tab|

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

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. |ret||ret||tab|

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

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