Good Times September

Events are subject to change. Contact event directly for more information.
Submit an event for consideration at editor@homegrownjournal.com.

Seymour
Seymour Apple Festival
Sept. 8-10, Free
Seymour Square
https://seymourapplefestival.com/

The annual Seymour Apple Festival is celebrating 50 years this Sept 8-10. During the festival, you can see 100+ craft and various vendors, free live entertainment, 5K run, parade, Johnny Appleseed contest, and more.

Springfield
Something Rotten
Sept. 9-25, Ticket prices vary
The Landers Theatre
https://www.springfieldlittletheatre.org/

Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.

Nixa
Movie in the Park: Spider-Man: No Way Home
Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m.
McCauley Park
facebook.com/NixaParks

“Movie in the Park” is dependent on weather. Bring a lawn chair or blanket (or both). Concessions will be available to purchase.

Virtual Town Hall — Springfield
Victory Mission + Ministry
Sept. 14, 12:30-1 p.m.
victorymission.com/townhall

Learn about eliminating poverty in the Ozarks with Victory Mission + Ministry’s executive director Jason Hynson. Be part of a digital Q&A about Victory’s role in Springfield, and how you can join the movement to equip our neighbors.

Marshfield
Public Observing Night
Sept. 16, 8-11 p.m., Free
Baker Observatory
https://www.facebook.com/MSUPAMS2

Anyone can be an astronomer, so Missouri State University’s department of physics, astronomy and materials science invites everyone to the Public Observing Night at Baker Observatory, weather

Clever
Every Woman Conference 2022
Sept. 16-17, $25+
https://www.fbcclever.org/signups

Sara Forhetz (saraforhetz.com) is the guest speaker at Clever First Baptist Church’s 5th Annual “Every Woman Conference.” The conference price includes a t-shirt and Friday night dessert.

Springfield
Women in Nature at Wonders of Wildlife
Sept. 17, 9 a.m., $30
https://wondersofwildlife.org/event/women-in-nature-outdoor-cooking/

Wonders of Wildlife’s Women in Nature program was built to connect women to the great outdoors. On Sept. 17, participants will learn fire starting, fire safety, and how to cook in different ways while outside. Register by Sept. 11.

Springfield
MBCH Hope and Restoration Run
Sept. 24, 8 a.m., $25-50
https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/Springfield/MBCHFoundation4Miles4Kids

The Missouri Baptist Children’s Home has been responding to the needs of hurting children and youth since 1886 by offering services such as residential care, foster/adopt placements, pregnancy services, services for victims of human trafficking and more. Register by Sept. 20 for the Hope and Restoration Run at runsignup.com.

Springfield
Freckleface Strawberry: The Musical
Sept. 29-Oct. 2, $6+
https://www.springfieldlittletheatre.org/

A former schoolmate’s daughter is in this production. Based on the beloved New York Times best-selling book by celebrated actress, Julianne Moore, Freckleface Strawberry: The Musical is a fun and touching family musical. Specifically created for young audiences, families can step inside of the book’s pages with Freckleface and friends as they learn to love the skin they’re in.

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