Christian County Community Calendar

Published 6:00 am Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Repeating events:

Every Second and Fourth Monday

The Ozark Senior Center holds A Lifetime of Stories from 9:30-11 a.m. Seniors are encouraged to write and share their life stories, memories, and events that they want to pass on to their descendants. Writing supplies are provided. Participants will meet in the Board Room. The Ozark Senior Center is located at 727 N. 9th St. in Ozark. Call (417) 581-2538 for more information.

Every FIRST and THIRD Tuesday

The Christian County Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday at Rey’s Family Restaurant, located at 703 N. McCroskey in Nixa. On the third Tuesday, the Lions meet at Godfather’s Pizza, located at 510 E. South St. in Ozark. Members of the community interested in learning more about the Lions Club are invited to attend meetings.

Every SECOND Tuesday

Nixa Chamber of Commerce General Members Luncheon, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., North Point Church, 235 W. Tracker Rd., Nixa. Register at the Nixa Chamber of Commerce website, www.nixachamber.com

Coffee with Cole, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; held at a different location each month. Check the Christian County Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page for more details.

Every THIRD Tuesday

Working Women in Nixa Luncheon, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., North Point Nixa, 235 W. Tracker Rd., Nixa. Register at the Nixa Chamber of Commerce website, www.nixachamber.com.

The American Legion, Post 434 meets at 6 p.m. at 591 McCroskey St. in Nixa. For more information, call Nicholas Gerdes, commander, at (316)737-1161.

Every FOURTH Tuesday

The Ozark Senior Center holds Veterans Appreciation Day at 9 a.m. Coffee and donuts are served. The Ozark Senior Center is located at 727 N. 9th St. in Ozark. Call (417) 581-2538 for information.

Every Wednesday

Free Home-Cooked Meal, 5 – 6:30 p.m., at St. Matthews on the lower level, 1932 E. Highway 14, Ozark.

Every FIRST Wednesday

Free Medical Clinic: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., locations vary, visit https://vimchristiancounty.org for location and more information, or call 417-267-1667.

Every THIRD Wednesday

Free Health Clinic in Nixa, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more information, visit https://vimchristiancounty.org or call 417-267-1667.

The Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce monthly networking meeting, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Sparta City Hall, 200 North Ave. in Sparta.

Every SECOND Thursday

The VFW and VFW Auxiliary in Ozark meet at 6:30 p.m. at 104 S. 1st Street. For more information, call (417) 834-2067.

The members of the Clever Chamber of Commerce hold their monthly chamber luncheon and meeting at 11:30 a.m. at Clever First Methodist Church, located at 202 Kennedy Ave. in Clever. Lunch is $5. For more information, go online to www.cleverchamberofcommerce.com or call Sherry Hull at (417)236-5232.

Every THIRD Thursday

Preferred Hospice provides coffee and donuts at the Ozark Senior Center from 8:30-10 a.m. The Ozark Senior Center is located at 727 N. 9th St. in Ozark. Call (417) 581-2538 for more information.

Every FOURTH Thursday

The members of the Ozark Chamber of Commerce hold their monthly luncheon from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Ozark Community Center, located at 1530 W. Jackson St. in Ozark.

Every FIRST Friday

First Friday Coffee networking event by the Ozark Chamber of Commerce from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Locations vary by month; call (417)581-6139 or visit the Chamber’s Facebook page for more information.

Every Saturday

Music at the Oldfield Opry, doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m., 123 Oldfield Rd., Oldfield. The second Saturday of the month follows a different schedule.

Every SECOND Saturday

Music at the Oldfield Opry – Early Showing, doors open at 5 p.m., show starts at 5:45 p.m., 123 Oldfield Rd., Oldfield.

Ozark Senior Center Breakfast, 7 – 9 a.m., at Ozark Senior Center, 727 N. 9th St., Ozark. Cost is $6 for adults/$4 for kids under 12.

Community Conversation, 9 a.m., at the Ozark Community Center, 1530 W. Jackson St., Ozark.

Other events:

Thursday, Nov. 12-Sunday, Nov. 15: Ozark High School presents Frozen the Musical. Showtime is at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday; the Sunday matinee begins at 2 p.m. To purchase tickets, go online to https://fan.hudl.com/…/1162/ozark-high-school/tickets.

Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14: The Cosmopolitan Club of Ozark is holding the Ozark Craft Festival at the Ozark Community Center from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday.

Saturday, Nov. 14: Nixa Public Schools are holding the 6th annual SHAC Gobble Gallop Fun Run/Walk at Inman Intermediate, located at 1300 N. Nicholas Rd. in Nixa. There will be a fun run/walk plus some other activities. Events include a turkey gobble contest, fun surprises, and the Great Turkey Mystery. All finishers will receive a finishers medal and one lucky person will win a frozen turkey. Trophies will be given for top boy and girl for each division. Event begins at 8:15 a.m. Go online to www.nixapublicschools.net, click on the “Our District”, go to “Programs,” then click on “Wellness Program (SHAC), and then in the sidebar, click on “Gobble Gallop Fun Run/Walk”.

The American Legion Auxiliary is holding a Bingo fundraiser at 591 N. McCloskey in Nixa. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., games run from 2-4 p.m. Admission is $15 at the door for nine cards, $1 for each additional card. Refreshments will be served.

Wednesday, Nov. 18: The Ozarks Genealogical Society is holding their annual business meeting at the Library Center at 10 a.m. The Library Center is located at 4653 S. Campbell in Springfield.

Saturday, Nov. 21: The Ozark Chamber of Commerce is holding the 61st annual Ozark Christmas Parade from 2-7:30 p.m. The event includes the Santa Village on the Square and Santa Clause in the Gazebo from 3:30-5:30 p.m. The parade begins at 5:30 p.m.

Finley Farms and the Ozark Chamber of Commerce are holding the Ozark Christmas Parade Gathering at the Workshop from 3-7:30 p.m. The Workshop is located at 802 Finley Farms Lane in Ozark.

Saturday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Dec. 27: The City of Ozark will host the Festival of Lights drive-through Christmas light display in Finley River Park from 5:30-10 p.m. Free admission, donations appreciated.

Friday, Nov. 27, and Saturday, Nov. 28: Cassidy Station at Estes Farms is holding their Christmas Kickoff Weekend. Enjoy hot chocolate, ice skating, and more. A Christmas Tree lighting will take place on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and a Holiday Drone Show on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Have an event? Send the date, time, place, and details to stevec@ccheadliner.com so you can be included in the upcoming Community Calendar.