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February brings to mind hearts of all sizes embossed with Valentine’s Day messages. Close to our hearts as parents are our children’s physical, emotional, mental, and social health. We’ve compiled our 2018 Guide to Healthy Kids to provide a starting point for you to make informed choices about your child’s health, well-being, and fitness. ~Melinda Arnold, parent and publisher Features Where do KIDS EAT FREE?..................................6 2018 Guide to Healthy Kids........................... 16 Kids Calendar................................................... 28 Amusements & Entertainment Andy B’s Family Entertainment Center..............8 Girls on the Run................................................ 23 Itty Bitty City......................................................3 Moxie Mornings................................................ 11 Seuss Science Day........................................... 15 Springfield Art Museum......................................9 Springfield Conservation Nature Center.......... 30 Springfield-Greene County Park Board...............3 “Madagascar Jr.” @ Springfield Little Theatre.... 25 Springfield Symphony Orchestra..................... 31 Artists, Murals & Portraits J Rosa Photography & Design.......................... 14 Murals by Sherri Davis..................................... 11 Business & Employment Opportunities Hidden Values................................................... 27 Childcare and Education Big Word Club................................................... 14 Cub Creek Science Camp.................................. 14 Developmental Center of the Ozarks............... 11 The Goddard School............................................9 Hair Cuts & Salons Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids..................... 11 Pigtails & Crewcuts Haircuts for Kids................8 Health and Well-being CoxHealth............................................................2 Dynamic Strides Therapy................................. 19 Gardner Pediatric Dentistry........................... 17 Girls on the Run................................................ 23 Little Grins Dental............................................ 21 Pierce Vision Specialists................................. 17 Robert J. Grant Therapy Clinic........................ 21 TheraCare Outpatient Services....................... 17 Thrive Family Chiropractic............................... 23

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The original, most comprehensive “Kids Eat Free” listings in the Ozarks!

Kids Eat Free (or almost free!)

Check out the deals local eateries offer families! No coupons! Keep your Kids Directory throughout the month, and your kids can dine out free (or close to it) every night. Please be sure to call each restaurant before you go to make sure their deal hasn’t changed. Know about a deal we don’t have listed? Email melinda@springfieldkids.com, and share it with us!

EVERY DAY America’s Incredible Pizza Company, 2850 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 887-3030. Kids age 3 and younger eat free daily.

George’s Steakhouse, 339 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 831-6777. Get one free kids meal from the children’s menu (kids age 10 and younger) with each adult entrée purchased at $7.49 or above. Beverage not included. No substitutions allowed. Dine-in only.

HuHot, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 882-0300. Children age 3 years and younger eat free every day!

Drink not included. Dine-in only.

Springfield Family Restaurant, 2222 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 883-0900. One free kids’ menu item with the purchase of one adult entrée valued at $7 or more, after 4 p.m. Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with other offers.

Quizno’s, 2043 E. Independence St., Springfield, 877-0606. Monday-Friday after 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday all day. Mention this Kids Directory listing to receive one Kidz Meal free with the purchase of one 8-inch sub, chips and fountain drink meal. Child must be present to receive a free kids meal. For kids age 11 and younger.

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SUNDAYS Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, two Springfield locations: 900 E. Battlefield Rd., 881-9464, and 2725 N. Kansas Expwy., 865-2999. All day, one free kids’ meal (for kids age 12 and younger) with purchase of an adult entrée. Additional charge if child chooses a side item other than french fries. Dine-in only.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, two locations: 1360 E. Republic Rd., Springfield, 887-2227, and 111 N. Massey Blvd., Nixa, 724-1100. One child eats free from the children’s menu with the purchase of an adult entrée, ages 12 and younger. Dine-in only.

Houlihan’s, two Springfield locations: 2421 N. Glenstone Ave., 862-7777, and 2110 E. Republic Rd., 8833434. North Glenstone: Kids’ meals are $2.49 and $3.49 at North Glenstone location. Republic Road: Kids age 10 and younger eat for $1.99 during brunch, 8 a.m.-noon at Republic Road location. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons.

King’s Asian Chef, 1336 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 866-5527. One child gets a free kid’s meal with every adult combo meal or entrée purchased. Choice of Cashew Chicken Junior or Sweet and Sour Junior. Dine-in only. Same offer on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

McAlister’s Deli, four Springfield locations: 210 W. Sunshine St., 831-4450; 1460 E. Primrose St., 890-5250; 2445-A N. Kansas Expwy. (at Kearney St.), 866-2331; 1711 W. Battlefield Rd., 888-0899; and 586 E. Harrison St., Republic, 732-4747. Family Day, all day, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Kids age 12 and younger eat free. Must purchase adult meal to get free kid’s meal. Limit two free kids’ meals per adult entrée. Dine-in only.

Ocean Zen Pacific Rim, 4117 S. National Ave., Springfield, 889-9596. For kids age 8 and younger, get one free selected kid’s menu item with the purchase of an adult entrée, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Perkins Family Restaurant, 729 W. Sunshine St., 864-8400. Get one kid’s meal free for each adult meal purchased for kids age 12 and younger, 4-10 p.m.

Schlotzsky’s Deli, 4132 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. 889-2445. This location only. On Sundays, 4 p.m.-close, get one free kid’s meal with each adult Deli Meal Deal purchased (includes a chip, drink, sandwich or pizza).

Steak ‘n Shake, five Springfield locations: 3755 S. Campbell Ave., 882-7164; 3247 E. Battlefield Rd., 8897887; 1550 S. Glenstone Ave., 887-0906; 2760 N. Glenstone Ave., 863-9072; and 1158 E. St. Louis St., 866-6109. Dine-in; get one free kid’s meal for each $9 spent.

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Kids Eat Free (or almost free) continued from page 6 MONDAYS 5 Spice Asian Flavors, 711 McCroskey St., Nixa, 724-8270. Kids eat free, 4 p.m.-close. One free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. Free for kids age 12 and younger. Dine-in only.

Amigos Mexican Restaurant, 2118 S. Campbell, Springfield, 887-1401. All day, get one free kid’s meal (for ages 10 and younger) with the purchase of an adult entrée and beverage.

Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, four locations: 105 W. Sherman Way, Nixa, 725-3777; 3821 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 368-5919; 631 S. Kimbrough Ave., 866-2700; 1644 US Hwy 60 E, Republic, 732-5077. All day, kids eat for $1 with the purchase of a regular-priced entrée. Same offer on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Buckingham’s BBQ Restaurant, Nixa location only. 606 W. Mount Vernon St., Nixa, 724-2344. One free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult meal and tea or soft drink for ages 12 and younger, 5-9 p.m. Balloon artist will be there, too.

Bud & Walt’s Pizza & Pasta House, 701 McCroskey St., Nixa, 724-0070. After 5 p.m., kids 12 and younger eat for $1.99 with purchase of an adult menu item. Kids’ drink included. Offer also on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.

Fuddruckers, 2920 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield, 655-1200. Get one kid’s meal for 99¢ with the purchase of an adult combo meal from 4 p.m. to close.

Leong’s Asian Diner, 1540 W. Republic Rd., Springfield, 887-7500. After 4 p.m., kids (age 12 and younger) get one free kid’s meal from kid’s menu with each paying adult. Excludes upgrades on kid’s meal. Menu at leongsasiandiner.com.

Pasta Express, four Springfield locations: 3025 W. Republic Rd., 888-3048; 3250 E. Battlefield Rd., 890-1345; 603 S. Kimbrough Ave., 862-7833; 321 E. Battlefield Rd., 885-0030. Kids age 12 and younger get one free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée from 3-9 p.m. Dine-in only.

Pita Pit, three Springfield locations: 2113 W. Republic Rd., 881-8186; 1318 E. Battlefield Rd., 883-1565; 3233 E. Sunshine St., 771-5080. Get a kid’s pita and drink for 99 cents with the purchase of a full-priced adult pita, 5-8 p.m. Dine-in only.

Rib Crib, 750 N. 18th St., Ozark, 581-5566. Purchase one adult entrée and get up to two free kids’ menu meals from 5-8 p.m. Dine-in only. Kids age 12 and younger.

Village Inn, all locations, all day: Get one kid’s meal for kids under 10 with each adult meal purchased. Also on Tuesdays.

TUESDAYS Big Whiskey’s, five locations: in Springfield, 311 Park Central, 862-2449; 1440 W. Republic Rd., 882-2249; and 1550 E. Battlefield Rd., 883-5999; 602 N. 25th St., Ozark, 485-3800; and 301 Branson Landing, Branson, 417-334-4478. One free kid’s meal with the purchase of one adult entrée, 5-9 p.m.

Bob Evans Restaurant, 2651 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 864-8184. Get one free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult entrée 4 p.m. to close. Dine-in only. Age 12 and younger. Includes a kid-friendly activity.

BYOPizza, 431 S. Jefferson Ave., Springfield, 501-8212. Kids 12 and younger get one free one-topping kids’ pizza with each large pizza purchased at regular price, 4-8 p.m. Cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. Dine-in only.

Coyote’s Adobe Cafe, Nixa location ONLY, 807 N. Main St., 725-6803. From 5-8 p.m., get one free kids meal for kids age 12 and younger for each adult entrée purchased. Parents can get all-you-can-eat wings, 5-8 p.m.

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Dairy Queen, 4150 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 886-2253. Kids’ meals are $1.99, 4-10 p.m. for kids age 12 and younger. Free treats, too! Child must be present. Dine-in only.

Double E Burger & Ice Cream Shoppe, 339 Kentling Ave., Highlandville, 417-587-8018. One child age 12 and younger receives one free kid’s meal with the purchase of one adult entrée of $5.99 or more. Dine-in only.

Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Wednesdays and Thursdays, too.

Godfather’s Pizza, 1890 N. Deffer Dr., Nixa, 725-4933, and 510 E. South St., Ozark, 581-9292. Get one free kid’s buffet with the purchase of one adult buffet for children ages 3-12, 5-8 p.m. Dine-in only.

Junction Café, 8376 W. Farm Road 68 (Corner of Hwys 160 & 123), Willard, 742-2222. Purchase any adult meal and get up to two free kids’ meals, 4-9 p.m. Kids age 10 and younger. Children must be present.

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McAlister’s Deli, four locations in Springfield, 210 W. Sunshine, 831-4450; 1460 E. Primrose, 890-5250; 2445-A North Kansas Expressway (at Kearney St.), 866-2331; 1711 W. Battlefield Rd., 888-0899; and 586 E. Harrison St., Republic, 732-4747. Kids 12 and younger eat free 5-9 p.m. Must buy adult meal to get free kid’s meal. Limit two free kids’ meals per entrée. Dine-in only.

Moe’s Southwest Grill, 2212 W. Hwy 76, Branson, 417-334-3880; 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 881-0022. All day, children 9 and younger get one free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. Child must be present.

Nonna’s Italian Kitchen, 306 South Ave., 831-1222 and Mangia: A Nonna’s Italian Kitchen, 3512 S. National, 890-8300. Get one free kid’s meal with the purchase of one adult entrée.

Perkins Family Restaurant, 729 W. Sunshine St., 864-8400. After 4 p.m., get one kid’s meal free for each adult meal purchased for kids 12 and younger. Children decorate their own sugar cookie from 4-9 p.m.

Pizza Hut, West Sunshine St. and Glenstone Ave. locations in Springfield. Get one free buffet with purchase of an adult buffet, 5-8 p.m. Kids age 10 and younger.

Prima’s Mexican Grill, three locations: 2101 W. Chesterfield Blvd., #A-100, 823-7180; 3662 S. Glenstone Ave., 890-1212; 1769 James River Rd., Ozark, 582-2776. At all locations, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., get free one kid’s meal from kid’s menu ($4.25 or less) for each lunch or dinner entrée purchased. For kids 10 and younger.

Ruby Tuesday, two locations in Springfield: 2725 N. Glenstone Ave., 831-7829; and 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., 889-5866; and 3316 W. Hwy 76, Branson, 417-335-5450. After 5 p.m., get one free kid’s entrée with one adult entrée purchase.

WEDNESDAYS Bellacino’s Pizza & Grinders, 4560 S. Campbell Ave., 720-4414. All day, get a child’s menu item for $1.99 with purchase of an adult entrée. Dine-in only. Children 12 years and younger.

Dublin’s Pass, two locations in Springfield: 317 Park Central East, 862-7625; and 2767 W. Republic Rd., 877-7625. Kids age 12 and younger, get one free kid’s meal with purchase of one adult entrée. Dine in only.

Famous Dave’s BBQ, 4406 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 877-8646. After 4 p.m., Kids 12 and younger can get a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Newk’s Eatery, 220 W. Battlefield Rd., Springfield, 881-6395. Kids’ night, 3 p.m. to close. Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée. Get up to two kids meals with each adult meal purchase.

Whole Hog Café, 224 W. Sunshine St., Springfield, 868-0042. Kids 12 and under get one free kid’s plate with purchase of one adult plate, 5-9 p.m. Dine-in only.

Zio’s Italian Kitchen, 1249 E. Kingsley St., Springfield, 889-1919. Get a kid’s meal for $1.99 with the purchase of an adult entrée. Kids 12 and younger. Dine-in only. $1 extra for lasagna or chicken strips.

THURSDAYS Captain D’s, 2964 S. National Ave., 881-6098. All day, get up to two kids’ meals for 99¢ each with the purchase of an adult entrée of $5 or more. For kids 12 years and younger. Child must be present. Dine-in only.

Chick-fil-A, 3700 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 890-5800. Kids Family Night every Thursday night from 5-8 p.m. Kids can create a craft and receive a free Icedream® Sundae.

Hy-Vee Market Grille, 1720 W. Battlefield St., Springfield, 881-8224. Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée. Once a month Hy-Vee hosts a Knee-Hy Buffet event for kids, too.

Mikado Supreme Buffet, 2501 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 319-5552. Family Night from 3:30-7 p.m. Buy an adult buffet and get a child’s buffet free (for children under 10). Cannot be combined with another offer.

SATURDAYS Rosie Jo’s Café, 1711 S. 15th St., Ozark, 581-6047. Get one free kid’s meal with purchase of a $7.99 entrée (for kids age 10 and younger), 4-8 p.m.

Steak ‘n Shake, five Springfield locations: 3755 S. Campbell Ave., 882-7164; 3247 E. Battlefield Rd., 889-7887; 1550 S. Glenstone Ave., 887-0906; 2760 N. Glenstone Ave., 863-9072; and 1158 E. St. Louis St., 866-6109. Get one free kid’s meal for each $9 spent. Dine in only.

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2018 Guide to Healthy Kids Your child’s health and well-being can be one of the most emotional, expensive, and frustrating issues you face as a parent. We’ve put together a list of quality providers in various fields that can help take away some of the stress and frustration of navigating the world of children’s health.

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Girls on the Run

417-763-3646 • gotrswmo.org Girls on the Run inspires girls to recognize their inner strengths. Trained coaches lead small teams through dynamic discussions, activities, and running games. Girls in 3rd-8th grades develop skills in the 10-week program to help navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness.

The program includes a service project and being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a 5K event. See ad on page 23.

Gold Medal Gyms

6840 W. Republic Rd. • Republic 417-732-4100 • goldmedalgyms.com Gold Medal Gyms offers programs for everyone and every ambition, from toddler motor development programs to competitive gymnastics, all lead by trained and certified instructors. Gymnastics and cheerleading provide a strong, enjoyable foundation for an athlete’s journey toward becoming a happy, healthy adult through one of the best allaround training experiences for growth and development for children and teens. Physical conditioning, coordination and strength complements enhanced self-confidence, self-esteem, concentration and cooperative learning skills. See ad on page 7.

their creativity when they participate in dance classes and lessons. See ad on page 8.

Sac River Stables

5798 N. Farm Road 125, Springfield 417-742-4200 • sacriverstables.com Trot on over to the Sac River Stables for some fun fitness in the saddle! Brushing horses, saddling, and riding in our indoor/outdoor riding facilities are great ways to burn off some winter calories, stay flexible, and use those horseback riding muscles! See ad on page 11.

Springfield-Greene County Park Board

417-864-1049 • parkboard.org/fitness The Park Board Family Centers at Chesterfield, Dan Kinney and Doling have several programs that will keep your kiddos active. Dan Kinney Family Center has tae kwon do, pickleball, and Ready to Run Club. At Chesterfield and Doling Family Center there is tae kwon do, pickleball, and indoor swimming and dance lessons for all ages. See center for ages and details. See ad on page 3.

Healthcare CoxHealth

coxhealth.com For more than 110 years, CoxHealth has remained a community-owned, not-for-profit health system and has grown to include six hospitals, specialty facilities, and more than Martial Arts USA 80 physician clinics. CoxHealth is a leader in 4560 S. Campbell Ave. • Springfield mother-baby care, delivering approximately 417-886-3331 • martialartsusaspringfield.com 4,000 newborns every year. With a Neonatal With programs for children and adults, you Intensive Care Unit, women’s health center, can find fitness for the whole family at Martial OB/GYN services, pediatric intensive care Arts USA! A high intensity, never-the-same and specialists caring for high-risk infants, workout that will get you in shape and help CoxHealth has a strong team caring for moms you lose weight. Learn self-defense and live a and babies. For expectant families, the health more meaningful life. See ad on page 21. system offers the smartphone app CoxHealth BabyBeginning. The system’s great team caring Petra Ballet Company for children includes pediatricians, intensivists, 1711 W. Battlefield, Suite U • Springfield neonatologists, hospitalists, child life experts, 417-425-9891 • petraballet.com and nursing and pediatric specialists. As Kids love to move! Dance is great physical a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, exercise and a good way to help your child stay CoxHealth cares for children with medical healthy. Dance develops flexibility and strong needs in 32 counties. See ad on page 2. muscles. Children can also improve their self-confidence, build social skills, and explore Healthy Kids continues on page 20.

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Safety & Accident Prevention Safe Kids Springfield

1570 W. Battlefield, Ste. 110 • Springfield 417-820-6671 • safekidsspringfield.org Safe Kids Springfield is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a nationwide network of organizations working to prevent unintentional childhood injury, the leading cause of death and disability for children ages 1-19. Safe Kids offers presentations for schools, daycares, parents groups, scouts, childcare providers, churches and businesses on a variety of child safety and injury prevention topics.

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Developmental Center of the Ozarks

1545 E. Pythian St. • Springfield 417-829-0897 • dcoonline.com Developmental Center of the Ozarks is making a positive difference in the community by providing services that enable individuals to reach and maintain their optimal level of development. DCO serves infants, children and adults who are developmentally disabled, developmentally delayed or physically disabled, as well as those who are not, through therapeutic, educational, habilitative and rehabilitative programs. See ad on page 11.

Dynamic Strides Therapy

2673 E. Sawyer Rd. • Republic 417-324-7646 • dstherapy.org Dynamic Strides Therapy helps children with special needs experience the therapeutic benefits of equine movement and the compassionate support of skilled, certified therapists who bring together occupational, physical and speech-language therapies.

Dynamic Strides Therapy includes an indoor arena, a therapy clinic with private treatment rooms, a viewing room for parents and a sensory gym. See ad on page 19.

Robert Jason Grant AutPlay Therapy Clinic

2407 S. Campbell Ave. • Springfield 417-755-9042 • robertjasongrant.com Dr. Robert Jason Grant is the creator of AutPlay® Therapy, an autism and neurodevelopmental disorders therapy incorporating play therapy, behavioral therapy, and relationship development approaches.

Robert works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. His experience and specialization involves working with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, mood disorders, Bipolar Disorder, depression and anxiety disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and adjustment disorders (divorce, grief and transition issues). See ad on page 21.

TheraCare Outpatient Services

3023 S. Fort Ave., Suite B • Springfield 417-890-4656 • theracareozarks.com TheraCare provides speech, occupational and music therapy services to children of all ages in a safe, caring environment. We offer individual and group therapy sessions, including great opportunities for summer classes and intensive therapy options. Call today to learn how they might help your child. See ad on page 17.

Vision Care

Pierce Vision Specialists

1426 E. Bradford Pkwy., • Springfield, 417-887-7151 • piercevision.com Dr. David M. Pierce, Dr. Courtney Wintjen and the team at Pierce Vision Specialists are experienced professionals in a comprehensive range of eye disorders in people of all ages.

Services provided include eye examinations for infants, children and adults, vision therapy and contact lenses, Pierce Vision therapists are well-trained professionals who implement individually prescribed vision therapy procedures and programs. In addition, you’ll find an in-office optical lab and large frame selection. See ad on page 17.

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Nonprofit Organizations Serving Children & Families

Care to Learn 417-862-7771 • caretolearnfund.org

Ambassadors for Children 417-708-0565 • ambassadors4children.org

Care to Learn serves children in area schools with immediate funding to meet basic unmet needs for health, hunger and hygiene so every child can be successful in school. There are currently 33 Care to Learn chapters in Missouri.

Ambassadors for Children is a service agency of the Council of Churches of the Ozarks and is dedicated to supporting abused and neglected children and youth in our community. They provide resources, practical needs for foster children and children at risk in foster care placement from Greene County.

Champion Athletes of the Ozarks 417-890-1599 • championathletes.org Champion Athletes of the Ozarks serves children and adults with disabilities living in the Ozarks area through sports, training and competition. They are building self-esteem, self-confidence and social skills in a positive atmosphere and teaching decision-making skills, team skills, appropriate behaviors, feeling success and gaining life skills.

The Arc of the Ozarks 417-864-7887 • thearcoftheozarks.org

The Arc of the Ozarks provides many services ranging from residential, employment, community integration, day programming, and recreation for area residents with disabilities.

Autism Support Group of SWMO 417-655-2235 • swmoautismnetwork.org

Chances of Stone County 417-294-1207 • chancesofstonecounty.org

Autism Support Group of Southwest Missouri offers information, inspiration and support to those whose lives are touched by Autism and encourage parents and caregivers of children and adults with Autism. The group offers exchanging info, ideas and experiences in a caring, safe and supportive atmosphere and enriching the lives of children through group activities, play dates and public outings.

Chances of Stone County promotes opportunities for citizens with developmental disabilities living in Stone County to live more satisfying lives by building friendships, family-centered activities, leadership development, increased disability awareness and success through mentorship.

Cherish Kids 417-581-KIDS (5437) • cherishkids.org

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks 417-889-9136 • bigbro.com

Cherish Kids improves the quality of life for children who are displaced or orphaned.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks is a monitored mentoring network that matches adult volunteers and children, ages 6-18, in communities across the Ozarks by helping children who are facing adversity develop a positive relationship with strong and enduring professionally-supported relationships that can change their lives for the better.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield 417-862-9249 • bgclubspringfield.org

The Child Advocacy Center, Inc. 1033 E. Walnut St. • Springfield 417-831-2327 • childadvocacycenter.org.

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The Child Advocacy Center is a place where young victims of abuse come to safely and comfortably share their difficult stories. The children we serve have endured much in their young lives: physical and sexual abuse; online exploitation; child pornography; and neglect.

Inside our doors, children are greeted by delightful murals, a toy-filled family room and professionals trained to address the unique needs of children who have been hurt.

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acceptance for individuals with Down Syndrome.

Great Circle | Springfield 1212 W. Lombard St. • Springfield Child Care Aware of Missouri connects families to 417-865-1646 • greatcircle.org childcare, early learning programs and programs for after school/out-of-school time; improve the quality of those programs and collaboration with others to ensure all children in Missouri will have access to healthy, safe, nurturing, enriching and respectful early childhood care, education and out-of-school time care.

Children’s Smile Center 417-582-5439 • childrenssmilecenter.org

Children’s Smile Center fulfills the need for professional dental services of children ages 1-19 and pregnant women who are eligible for Missouri Medicaid. They provide preventive and primary dental healthcare to children and pregnant mothers from low-income families residing in Christian, Stone, Dade, Barry, Lawrence and Taney counties in Missouri. Clinic locations in Ozark, Branson West and Aurora.

Community Partnership of the Ozarks 330 N. Jefferson Ave. • Springfield 417-888-2020 • cpozarks.org

Community Partnership of the Ozarks works in 23 counties to provide substance abuse and violence prevention services, community and neighborhood development, children and child well-being, affordable housing, and homelessness prevention.

Diaper Bank of the Ozarks 417-848-5049 • diaperbankoftheozarks.org Diaper Bank of the Ozarks’ mission is to help keep babies healthy and happy by providing access to diapers for families in need and through education concerning alternative diapering options that promote health and financial responsibility.

Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks 417-885-9905 • ozarksdsg.org

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Great Circle is a behavioral health organization that specializes in providing treatment, education, prevention and support services to children and families with a history of physical, sexual or emotional abuse, neglect or abandonment as well as children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disorders.

Great Circle offers a wide array of services in locations throughout Missouri.

Harmony House 3404 E. Ridgeview St. • Springfield 417-837-7700 • myharmonyhouse.org

Harmony House provides shelter, advocacy, and education to survivors of domestic violence.

They provide short-term emergency protective shelter, programs of education, support, referral and advocacy. They also provide information to the community that promotes understanding of the factors involved in domestic violence, its prevalence, causes, and prevention.

Isabel’s House–Crisis Nursery of the Ozarks 2750 W. Bennett St. • Springfield 417-865-2273 (CARE) • isableshouse.org

Isabel’s House provides 24 hour a day, 365 days per year care for our area’s most vulnerable children (ages birth to 12) when the family is in crisis. Families using the services of Isabel’s House work with family advocates, use community resources to address the crises and strengthen and maintain the family unit.

Lost & Found Grief Center 1555 S. Glenstone Ave. • Springfield 417-865-9998 • lostandfoundozarks.com

Lost & Found Grief Center provides grief support services, at no charge, in a safe and supportive environment for children, young adults, and their families grieving the death of a loved one. Lost & Found Grief Center believes every person deserves the opportunity to grieve in a supportive and understanding environment.

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Lutheran Family & Children’s Services of MO 2130 N. Glenstone Ave. • Springfield 417-862-1972 • lfcsmo.org

Single Momz Rock provides encouragement, support, events, local programs and resources for single moms in Southwest Missouri.

Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri offers many services. Programs include counseling and advocacy for adoption, crisis and unplanned pregnancies, foster care, child care, youth mentoring, disaster relief services, and public policy and legislation advocacy related to families.

Springfield Area Mothers of Multiples

Springfield Area Mothers of Multiples is a diverse group of women who share in the special and unique parenting role of raising multiples. Visit facebook.com/pages/Springfield-Area-Mothersof-Multiples.

Missouri Head Start 573-884-5078 • moheadstart.org

Wish I May wishimay.org

Head Start is a national child development program for children from birth to age 5, which provides services to promote academic, social and emotional development, as well as providing educational, social, health and nutrition services for income-eligible families.

Wish I May provides birthdays to children in Greene, Christian and Taney counties whose families are experiencing extreme financial difficulties and find it impossible to provide their child with a proper birthday celebration.

Wish I May works with many area nonprofit organizations to identify the families in need.

Newborns in Need 417-881-2229 • newbornsinneedspringfield.org Newborns in Need provides items for more than 1,000 babies each month and reaches 80 agencies in the area. Seventy-five percent of all items leaving their facility are handmade afghans, quilts, sleepers, soft toys and more made by volunteers.

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Parents as Teachers parentsasteachers.org

Parents as Teachers provides the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their child develop during the crucial early years of life. (All numbers are 417 area code.)

Bolivar: 326-6626 Branson: 336-1887, x6135 Buffalo: 399-0862 Clever: 221-7804 Hollister: 243-4015, x1310 Lebanon: 657-6002 Logan-Rogersville: 881-2947 Marshfield: 859-2120 Nixa: 724-3850 Ozark: 582-5992 Republic: 735-3736 Springfield: 523-1160 Strafford: 736-7000, x1100 Willard: 838-3552

Ronald McDonald House Charities 417-886-0225 • rmhc.org

Ronald McDonald House Charities address problems parents may face when a child is sick by housing them near the hospitalized child, helping with the expense of staying together in another city, or even getting basic medical and dental care in a community lacking resources.

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Submit your family-friendly events by going to the calendar on our website. Remember, our web calendar has LOTS more information than we can print here – SpringfieldKids.com.

1 Thursday

Little Splashers at Chesterfield and Doling Family Centers for children age 5 and younger accompanied by an adult in the water. Doling: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Chesterfield: Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE for members; daily fee for non-members. For information, call Doling at 417-837-5900, and Chesterfield at 417-891-1616. Or, visit parkboard.org. Doling Family Center, 301 E. Talmage, Springfield. Chesterfield Family Center, 2511 W. Republic Rd., Springfield.

2 Friday

Kids’ Night at Dan Kinney Family Center, 5-8:30 p.m. Parents, enjoy a night out while your kids, ages 5-12, have supervised fun with friends enjoying games, activities, crafts, and pizza. Cost is $7 per member and $10 per non-member. For information, call 417-891-1500 or visit parkboard. org. Dan Kinney Family Center, 2701 S. Blackman Rd., Springfield.

Pre-K Open Studio at Springfield Art Museum, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Bring your littlest artists, ages 3-5, to the Springfield Art Museum for free hands-on fun.

You and your child will use a variety of tools and materials in an exploratory open studio setting. Register online at sgfmuseum.org or call 417-837-5700. Also on February 9. Springfield Art Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Dr., Springfield. See ad on page 9.

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6 Tuesday

Mommy and Me Open Gym at All-Star Gymnastics and Cheer, 11:15 a.m.-noon.

Join All-Star Gym and Cheer with your little one, crawling-7 years, for Mommy and Me Open Gym every Tuesday. Your child can play on trampolines, bars, balance beams and more. Cost is $5 per child. For information, call 417-725-1304 or visit allstargymandcheer.com. All-Star Gym and Cheer, 1347 N. Ashley Dr., Nixa. See ad on page 13.

9 Friday

Daddy Daughter Dance with Springfield Ballet, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Springfield Ballet hosts a magical evening for young girls and their favorite dates. Tami Franklin with The Brave Butterfly will lead basic group dances as well as some fun demonstrations. Dads and daughters will have plenty of time to “freestyle.” Light hors d’oeuvres, sweet treats, and drinks “just for dads” will be provided. Cost is $35 per couple, $15 each additional child.

For information, call 417-862-1343 or visit springfieldballet.org. Event at The Tower Club, 901 E. St. Louis St., Springfield.

10 Saturday

Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating at the Library Station, 2 p.m. For kids in kindergarten through 5th grade. Love is sweet and so are cookies! Decorate your own valentine cookie and make a paper valentine for someone you love. Materials provided. To register or for information, call 417-865-1340 or visit thelibrary. org. Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield.

10 Saturday

Moxie Mornings at the Moxie Cinema, 10 a.m. Crafts, snacks and animated short films for kids ages 2-6. Enjoy crafts, snacks and animated shorts. They are FREE and fun! Repeats on Feb. 24. For information, visit moxiecinema.com. Moxie Cinema, 305 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. See ad on page 11.

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Princess Breakfast at Itty Bitty City, 9-11 a.m. Join Itty Bitty City for royal playdate with Moana and Sofia! Each ticket includes breakfast, play time in the City with the princesses and princessthemed activities throughout the center.

Children are encouraged to dress up in their favorite outfit or costume. Cost is $30 per child. Additional siblings (children in the same household) are $20 each.

Member discounts available. To register or for information, call 417-202-2025 or visit ittybitty.city. Itty Bitty City, 3640 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. See ad on page 3.

14 Wednesday

Valentine’s Day Storytime at the Republic Branch Library, 10 a.m. Love is in the air for children ages infant to 6 years at this special story time filled with valentinethemed stories, songs and a craft. For information, visit thelibrary.org. Republic Branch Library, 921 N. Lindsey, Republic.

16 Friday

Owl Prowl at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 7-8:30 p.m. Nesting season comes early for owls, and they’re already hooting in anticipation. Dickerson Park Zoo will provide a close-up look at owls.

Participants can head outside and to call wild owls during a guided hike. To register or for information, call 417-888-4237.

Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4601 S. Nature Center Way., Springfield.

17 Saturday

Springfield Symphony Orchestra presents “African American Heritage,” a concert in honor of African-American History Month at 7:30 p.m. Hear “Afro-American” Symphony by William Grant Still and February 2018

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Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess.” Todd Payne will sing spirituals and present his moving interpretation of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s, “I Have a Dream” speech. For tickets, call the Hammons Hall box office at 417-8367678 or online at missouristatetix.com. For information, visit springfieldmosymphony. org. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, 525 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy., Springfield. See ad on page 31.

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Daddy Daughter Dance with SpringfieldGreene County Park Board, 6-9 p.m. Girls, age 3 and older, bring your dad, stepdad, grandfather, uncle, or that special guy for a night you’ll always remember. This year’s theme is “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” Enjoy a catered dinner, music, dancing, and a photograph with your special guest.

Register by Feb. 21. Space is limited, so get your ticket early. Cost is $40 per couple and $15 each additional daughter.

For information, call 837-5900 or visit parkboard.org. Event is at the Northview Center Ballroom, adjacent to Doling Family Center, 301 E. Talmage St., Springfield. See ad on page 3.

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Springfield Ballet’s Peter and the Wolf Children’s Workshop, 3:30-5 p.m. Kids, ages 3-8, will engage in an afternoon of fun and culture with a craft, story time, dancing and games. Parents, join them at 4:40 p.m., to see your dancers perform what they learned. Space is limited.

Register by Feb. 23. For information, call 417-862-1343 or visit springfieldballet.org.

Springfield Ballet, 411 N. Sherman Pkwy., Springfield.

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Grandparenting Class at CoxHealth, 6-8 p.m. Grandparents can learn the trends in labor and delivery, safety issues, and the roles to anticipate as grandparents. This class is taught by a registered nurse and grandparent. Cost is $20. To register or for information, call 417-269-5239 or visit coxhealth.com. The Turner Center, 1000 E. Primrose, Suite 130., Springfield.

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Wednesday, Feb. 7: 10 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.

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Springfield Conservation Nature Center 4601 S. Nature Center Way • Springfield 417-888-4237 • mdc.mo.gov/springfield Winter trail hours: Open daily, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Building open Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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