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 Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Nixa, located at 111 N. Massey Blvd. 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/$3 for kids under 12.
Community Conversation, 9 a.m., at the Ozark Community Center, 1530 W. Jackson St., Ozark.
Other events:
Thursday, Sept. 17: The University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic, Tigers for Troops, is offering free legal consultations for Veterans from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Christian County MU Extension Office, 1701 W Jackson St., Suite B, Ozark, MO 65721. Experienced veterans law attorneys, assisted by law students, will provide free consultations regarding: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation benefits, military discharge upgrades, and access to VA healthcare. Appointments are required. Veterans can register online at https://forms.gle/Do9rktNDs4gCLh2w5, or call 573-882-3989 to schedule an appointment.
The Ozark Chamber of Commerce is holding a ribbon cutting at Greenlawn Funeral Home at 11:30 a.m. Greenlawn Funeral Home is located at 1700 S. 15th St. in Ozark.
Saturday, Sept. 19: Christian County C.A.R.E.S. is holding their second annual car show at Cassidy United Methodist Church from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event will include raffles, a silent auction and entertainment. Cars can be registered online at https://christiancountycares.org. Cassidy United Methodist Church is located at 5151 N. Fremont Road.
The Christian County Museum and Historical Society is taking another field trip; this time to the beautiful and historic Bull Creek. Meet at the Museum (100 E Elm Ozark MO) at 3 p.m. to caravan or get a map. Please bring a chair, insect spray and water bottle. Henry Schoolcraft, the 1st Iowa Infantry Union Army, and Native Americans all camped by Bull Creek; plus there is historic Cobb-Keaton cemetery and the old Bull Mill site.
The Ozark Senior Center is hosting their Bingo-Rama fundraiser. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.; the event lasts from 3-5 p.m. Admission is a $12 donation at the door. Two Bingo cards will be provided, or guests may bring their own, but ONLY two Bingo cards may be used during play. Refreshments will be available, and there will be prizes for the winners, and a pie auction. The Ozark Senior Center is located at 727 N. 9th Street, across from Finley Farms.
The Christian County Lions Club is hosting their 11th annual 5K/1-mile walk at the Finley River Trail in Ozark at 9 a.m. There is also an option to run a 10K on the Chadwick Flyer Trail. For more information, or to register, go to the Lions Club Facebook page, or copy and paste https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/Ozark/ChristianCountyLionsClub5k.
Wednesday, Sept. 23: The Ozark Chamber of Commerce is holding a ribbon cutting at McDonalds to celebrate their grand opening at 12 p.m. McDonalds is located at 1920 W. Waverly in Ozark.
Friday, Sept. 25: The Ozark Chamber of Commerce is holding a ribbon cutting to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Ozark Mill at Finley Farms at 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 26: Historic Meadows School on Bull Creek will celebrate 120 years with a reunion from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and covered dish for lunch. Following a potluck meal at noon, there will be music from The Creek Rocks. Funds are being raised to restore the schoolhouse; all donations will be appreciated. For more details reach out to Elane Bilyeu Crum via Facebook Messenger or 417-239-4059.
Tuesday, Sept. 29: The Ozark Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting at Mudhouse Coffee at 11:30 a.m. Mudhouse Coffee is located at 5401 N. 22nd Street in Ozark.
Have an event? Send the date, time, place, and details to stevec@ccheadliner.com so you can be included in the upcoming Community Calendar.
