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A variety of local businesses offer daily specials for drinks and food alike.
A cheap drink and more for every day of the week SCOTT CAMPBELL Staff Reporter @ScottCa81380794 Doesn’t a hard-working student deserve a reprieve any evening of the week? Why should weekends have all the fun? I’m of the opinion that it’s any college community’s obligation to have recreational alcoholic entertainment for every day of the week. Of course, there are happy hours everywhere — as there damn well should be — but we’ve contacted 24 local bars, restaurants and lounges to find you and your friends at least one unique entertainment option for every day of the week.
$3 well drinks after midnight
Thursday
Inner Circle Vodka Bar – “Thirsty Thursday” with $1 drafts of Busch Light, $10 seltzer buckets and $3 Jolly Rancher shots
Friday
Ernie Bigg’s Piano Bar – Live DJs, karaoke bands or piano shows every weekend. Their schedule is updated continuously on their Facebook page Boogies Cafe and Bubbles Champagne Lounge- Free cover for everyone
Saturday
Ladies’ Night bar crawl between Boogies, Dublin’s Pass – “Margarita Mondays” with Bubbles and Zan the Club – No charge for girls alternating pitcher specials, new flavors and and one wristband for all three locations featured tequilas each week Hinode Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi – Sunday Springfield Brewing Company – Every “Margarita Mondays,” $4 per lime margarita or $1 more to add either strawberry or mango pitcher of beer comes with either a free 8-piece order of wings or a free 10” pizza Tuesday Sweet Boys Neighborhood Bar – Free pin417 Taphouse – $2 sets of two tacos, soft ball and a 20% “wheels discount” for showing up on a bicycle, roller blades, skateboard or or hard shell, chicken, beef or vegetarian Springfield Brewing Company – $10.99 for other set of man-powered transportation on a set of three tacos including a side of chips wheels and salsa. Taco variety changes weekly Although this list gives you the power to Wednesday get toasty and boasty seven days in a row for Big Whiskey’s – $6 fishbowl cocktails the rest of your life, always remember to drink Inner Circle Vodka Bar – “Wings and Wells responsibly. Save the driving for another day, Wednesdays” with six large wings for $5 and watch your friends’ backs and keep it classy.
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Pumpkin spice, corn mazes and frights DESIREE NIXON News Editor @DesireeNixon17
Sept. 22 was the official start of fall, and with that comes cooler weather, fall festivals and Halloween. Although this year has been unlike any other, there are still fall activities to attend. Corn, the crop of fall. Well, the crop of fall mazes. This year there are still several corn mazes people can visit around Springfield. Some of these include Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, Exeter Corn Maze and Campbell’s Maze Daze. According to the Springfield Park Board’s website, Rutledge-Wilson Farm, at 3825 W. Farm Road 146, is a “207-acre farm park designed to provide educational, as well as various recreational resources for the community and celebrate the rich agricultural heritage of the area.” Part of the farm’s community events is an annual fall festival. The park board website states this year the festival will run from Sept. 26 to Oct. 25, Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes a corn maze and pumpkin patch. In a Facebook post, Rutledge-Wilson Farm explained that this is slightly different from prior years, as there have been many craft stations and a haunted trail in the past, but not this year. However, with fewer events comes a smaller cost. The maze and patch are free to visit, according to the park board website. If students want to drive a bit further out of town, both Exeter and Campbell’s corn mazes are outside of Springfield. Campbell’s Maze Daze events are located at Campbell’s Farm in Clever, Missouri at 177 Carob Road. In addition to the classic corn maze, there is also a haunted maze, hayride, kids play area and weekend entertainment, according to the Campbell’s Farm web-
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site. Admission price varies by day. From Oct. 1-31, the farm will be open Fridays 5-11 p.m., Saturdays 12-11 p.m. and Sundays 12-7 p.m. A little further south in Exeter, Missouri at State Highway M is a maze with a few more features. In Exeter, they have a corn maze, barnyard, pumpkin patch, sunflower field and gokarts. Exeter Corn Maze is open from Sept. 5 to Nov. 1. Their website recommends people buy tickets online early. Prices vary, however. An adult corn maze ticket is $12 and general admission tickets to other activities are $5. Pumpkin costs vary by type and size, ranging from $.50 to $7. For some non-maze fall activities, there are still options: • Warsaw, Missouri Heritage Days run from Oct.17-18 • Sparta, Missouri Persimmon Days run from Oct. 18-19 • Silver Dollar City’s Pumpkin Nights in Branson, Missouri run now until Oct. 31 • Springfield Antique Festival runs Oct. 17- 18 and Nov. 21 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds As for Halloween, many events have been canceled due to COVID-19. However, the second annual Halloween Monster Ball is still going on at Chateau Charmant Oct. 24, 7 p.m. to midnight, according to their Facebook event page. For this event, prices range from $25-$75. All of the money goes to CARE Animal Rescue. “We started it last year as a way to raise funds for our NICU baby we had who was born four months early,” Austin McGee, event organizer, said. “Everyone loved it and begged us to do it again. This year the event is benefiting CARE Animal Rescue.” Los Cabos will be catering food to the event, and ticket prices include food. However, there will be a cash bar there for drinks, according to McGee. “Even though there are no mandates or restrictions at the castle, we do recommend masks while dancing,” McGee said. “The castle is located on 80 acres with lots of outdoor space in the courtyard for social distancing while eating.” For information on fall events, follow The Standard on social media for our latest updates.
IN THE OZARKS Free movie night
Heart of the Westside Neighborhood Association will be hosting a free outdoor movie night at Passion Assembly of God church in Springfield on Oct. 16. Temperatures are cooling down, which means fall festivals and pumpkin patches are just around the corThe G-Rated movie “Chicken Little” will begin at ner. Fall activities may look different this year, but there dusk, according to the Heart of the Westside NeighborIllustration by Madison Harper/The Standard are still plenty of things to do outdoors over the next hood Association’s Facebook event. Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, Exeter Corn Maze and Campbell’s There will be a table set up to buy snacks and drinks, few months. Maze Daze are three popular corn mazes in southwest Missouri. and participants are expected to social distance and sanGigs in the Garden itize. Friends of the Garden and Springfield Sister Cities will be hosting weekly outdoor concerts Heart of the Westside Neighborhood Association said this year’s event will operate like a called Gigs in the Garden at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park this October. drive-in theater due to COVID-19 restrictions. The concerts will be kid-friendly and free to the public, according to the Gigs in the Garden Facebook event. Maze Daze Every Sunday, a different band will perform. In Clever, MO, Campbell’s Farm has already begun hosting scavenger hunts, haunted maze tours and pumpkin decorating from noon to 7 p.m. on weekends. Below is the Gigs in the Garden schedule, mainly consisting of country and bluegrass: • Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. — Singer/songwriter Kevin Cott Regular adult admission from 5-11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays is $9 in-person and $8 • Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. — Ivy Nix, Aaron Mayer and Avery Mann online. Sunday hours are from noon-7 p.m. and admission is $7 in-person. • Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. — Husband and wife duo Chad “Gravy” Graves and Betsey “Biscuit” Mae as The Ozarks Fall Farmfest Breakfast Sides • Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. — Kentucky 31 Ozark Empire Fairgrounds is hosting its 41st annual Ozark’s Farmfest on Oct. 2, 3 and 4. “Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and social distance to enjoy a variety of local performance According to the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds website, there will be over 1,000 agricultural groups in an extraordinary setting,” the Facebook event states. and rural living exhibits and is deemed “the Ozarks’ largest agricultural event.” Friends of the Garden will live stream the concerts during inclement weather, the Facebook The operating hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on event says. Sunday. Parking is free. Although COVID-19 has impacted traditional holidays and events this year, students can still go outside and enjoy the fall weather around Springfield.
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COVID-19’s longlasting effects on local movie theaters GIANNA KELLEY Columnist @gianna_kelleyyy
Springfield’s local movie theaters were shut down between the months of March and August because of the COVID-19 outbreak. This has left theaters with no choice but to take great precautions to protect their businesses after reopening. Local theaters have new health and safety guidelines. AMC Springfield 11 has taken measures to reduce touch points, including simplified menus for shorter lines at the concessions and reduced auditorium capacity for social distancing. Masks are required at all times inside the theater, and customers can only take them off when eating or drinking. Neck gaiters, open-chin bandanas and masks with vents or exhalation valves are not acceptable, and customers will be asked to purchase a mask at the theater for $1 if they do not have an appropriate one, according to AMC.
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Springfield 11, Alamo Drafthouse and other local theaters are open again, but operations are not without changes to help prevent COVID spread. The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema requires customers to order any concessions items online before entering their movie, as they will not have their menu available in theaters. Ordered food will be packaged at the customer’s reserved seating area. Springfield 11 has cut their concessions options in half so people don’t spend as much time in line. Available options include prepackaged candy, popcorn and drinks. Directional signs are placed throughout the local theaters
and all auditorium capacities can only reach 40% right now, with patrons sitting in every other seat, according to AMC. Upon entering the theaters, staff members will check customer temperatures through touchless, infrared thermometers. They will also ask customers if they’ve been experiencing any symptoms of the virus. In order to avoid shared contact between cash and food handling, cash will not be accepted at this time in concessions at Springfield 11. Hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes are located all over the local movie theaters. To reduce touch points, other condiments, napkins, straws and lids are located behind counters and refills are temporarily unavailable. According to the Los Angeles Times, three out of four people are using more streaming services since COVID-19 came to the U.S. Netflix now makes over $11 billion dollars per year, and the average revenue movie theaters produce is $10.35 billion a year, according to Statista. This isn’t even including all of the other popular streaming services such as Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO Max or Disney +. With thousands of options available, the average price for a monthly subscription to Netflix is $12.00 — while the average movie ticket costs $9.00, according to USA Today. Streaming services offer a cheap way to still enjoy movies while being quarantined and keeping people safe. According to a study held in March 2020 by Statista, just 18% of adults said that they strongly preferred seeing a movie for the first time in a theater, and 27% said that they would much rather stream the film at home than visit a cinema. Even though the 34-foot wide screen and amazing surround sound is only offered in movie theaters, people are starting to enjoy movie nights much more in the comfort of their own home and pajamas.
STUDENTS DECIDE WHICH LOCATIONS ARE SAFE TO VISIT DESPITE COVID-19 RISKS CAROLINE MUND Health Reporter @cemund32 Since coming back to school in August, students are slowly becoming more comfortable venturing back out into the world by visiting coffee shops, bars and nightclubs. But, how are students deciding which venues are safe to go out to when nearly all of them provide risks of COVID-19 exposure? While students are still aware COVID-19 is ongoing, some of those who have already contracted it feel less worried about going out to public places. “I’ve felt comfortable going to most places. I try to go to public places only when I need to,” said Sam Chanitz, sophomore criminology major. “My fear [of COVID-19] has pretty much stayed the same. If anything, it’s gone down now that I’ve had it.” Chanitz said he feels masks should still be required. Dr. Jerilyn Reed, student wellness coordinator at Magers Health and Wellness Center, shared an article from the Texas Medical Association that stated bars, buffets, gyms, sports stadiums,
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Since the semester started, some MSU students have felt more comfortable leaving their homes. amusement parks, movie theaters, religious services with 500+ people and large music concerts are among the worst places to go to during the pandemic. “Physicians rated the activities from one — least risk — to 10 — riskiest — using these criteria: whether it’s inside or outside, proximity to others, exposure time, likelihood of compliance with safety guidelines and personal risk level,” the Texas Medical Association article stated.
Bella Axmacher, sophomore psychology major, said she has been going to the grocery store, eating at restaurants and hanging out with friends since returning to Springfield. Axmacher explained she’s glad she got COVID-19 at school and not while at home since her dad is at higher risk. “My fear for myself has changed because I got COVID-19, but if I hadn’t gotten it, I’d still be afraid,” said Axmacher. “But my fear for my family, especially my dad because he’s older
and therefore high risk, hasn’t changed.” Though Axmacher has been going to public places, she said she worries about the possibility of the mask mandate being lifted. “That is scary to me,” said Axmacher. “Since I’ve already had it, I’m not super worried, but at the same time there’s so much scientists still don’t know like how long antibodies last, if you can get it again, so on and so on, but it freaks me out for people like my dad.” According to Science Magazine, those who have contracted COVID-19 can in fact be reinfected with the virus. In a recent case, a 33-year-old man had mild symptoms of COVID-19 in March. He was retested again in August after a trip to Europe. While he presented no symptoms the second time around, this case showed that some people do not have lifelong immunity to COVID-19, according to Science Magazine. While some students are more comfortable with going out, Caroline Hornberger, junior early childhood education major, said she is looking forward to the possibility of the mask mandate being lifted.
“I would love it if the mask mandate was lifted in Missouri,” said Hornberger. “I have been waiting for this for a while. Many times people who wear masks either don’t wear them correctly or even take them off, which defeats the purpose, and it’s like ‘why do we even have to wear them?’” Hornberger had COVID-19 during the summer and feels more relaxed about being exposed to it. She, too, has been going to grocery stores, the mall and attending a few parties and bars as well as being a substitute teacher for the Springfield Public School District. “It is not as bad as everyone says it is, but also with the media only trying to instill fear in everyone, I see past that as well,” said Hornberger. “I personally do not have a problem or am scared, so I will go anywhere I need or want to.” Reed shared another article from Yahoo Life that talks about the three riskiest places to go during a pandemic. “Data shows that 7.8% of adults with COVID had visited a gym in the past two weeks while 8.5% visited a bar or coffee shop. However, dining out is even riskier: 40.9% of people who tested positive for COVID-19 had eaten at a restaurant,” the Yahoo Life article stated.
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Netflix, Hulu, Amazon and Disney+ have seen a 60% increase in user activity since March, according to information firm Nielsen. ASH GARZA Arts Reporter @Ash_Hufflesnuff With quarantine locking people inside, how can they keep themselves entertained? With many Springfield citizens choosing to abstain from nightlife during this ongoing pandemic, many are turning to new forms of entertainment. First and foremost, if streaming online video was not already a staple of American culture, the pandemic has certainly changed that. As early as March, American information firm Nielsen reported four major streaming platforms – Netflix, Hulu, Amazon and Disney+ – have seen an average 60% increase in activity. On Sept. 10, Nielsen reported users in streaming-capable homes spend 25% of their time watching streamed content. The video game industry is also seeing an increase in traffic during the pandemic. Nielsen reported in June 82% of global consumers played video games or watched video game content during lockdowns. Ethan Koenig, sophomore psychology major, said having more time to play video
games during quarantine has been entertaining for him. “I’m (usually) too busy to play video games,” Koenig said. “So, quarantine let me relive my childhood and grow in something that is a fun hobby for me.” Koenig said a favorite game of his is “Kingdom Hearts,” but other games such as “Fortnite,” “Animal Crossing: New Horizons,” “Among Us” and “Fall Guys” have become popular during the pandemic, as the most watched games on the streaming platform Twitch. YouTube has also seen a boom in activity during the pandemic. Specifically, YouTube videos relating to the “at-home” quarantine experience and tutorial videos have seen a 600% and 700% increase in views on average, respectively, as reported by USA Today. Tara Schnelting, freshman music education major, said YouTube helped her start crocheting. “My mom always crocheted blankets for us growing up, so I decided to give it a try,” Schnelting said. “I found my mom’s hook and some yarn we had laying around the house then watched a few YouTube videos on how to do it.” For the more social entertainment seeker, board games have been a steady way to have fun with a small group during the pandemic. After only the first week of lockdown in April, The Guardian reported a 240% increase in the sale of board games and jigsaw puzzles, with Monopoly, Scrabble and Uno in the top 10 most sold. Outside of mass market retail-available games such as Monopoly, the hobbyist community of board game enthusiasts has seen stimulation from the pandemic. On Kickstarter, a crowdfunding site, board games are consistently among the most-funded projects. Frosthaven, a board game which started its Kickstarter page on March 30 of this year, surpassed its $500 thousand goal in hours, going on to raise $13 million as of today, making it the third most-funded project in the website’s history, as reported by NPR. While streamed content and games may not replace the thrill and excitement of Springfield nightlife for everyone, data from the last seven months shows many people are getting by just fine by turning to more isolated forms of entertainment.
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Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there are still a variety of on-campus events available to Missouri State students this fall. The Pride Band Ozarko Marching Festival, Public Affairs Conference and Missouri State Football games are just a few. Check out more on Missouri State’s Calendar of Events.
On-campus events available to students BRITNEY HUISH Campus Clubs & Activites Reporter @brithuish The fall semester provides ample opportunities for student activities such as football games, movies in the Plaster Student Union Theater and homecoming. With COVID-19’s ongoing prevalence, hosting the student activities everyone looks forward to makes things difficult. However, there are still some events available to students this semester.
ing an event during Public Affairs week for slam poet and activist Ebony Stewart to discuss race, gender and sexuality with a Q&A session to follow. The event is free to students, faculty and staff and will be held virtually over Zoom on Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Public Affairs Chairs Aubree Young and Karissa Brock at sacpublicaffairs@missouristate.edu or visit calendar.missouristate.edu
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Every fall, Missouri State hosts a marching band competition called Ozarko at the Robert W. Plaster Sports Complex. The competition includes performances from various high schools across the state and a performance given by Missouri State’s own Pride Marching Band. The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 10. Masks are encouraged, and admission is $8 for students and senior citizens and $12 for adults. For more information, visit Missouri State’s Calendar of Events.
BearFest Village tailgates may not be a reality this fall, but Missouri State football will still be playing. There will be a home game at Plaster Stadium on Oct. 17 against Central Arkansas at 7 p.m. The game is free for students. Maroon Madness, a student spirit section club on campus, will be attending the game and have a costume night theme for students while they cheer on the Bears. For students interested in joining Maroon Madness, contact club President Adam Boonshaft at asb0917@live.missouristate.edu or Vice President Adam Roper at atr2398@live.missouristate.edu For information regarding the football game, visit the Missouri State Bears football webpage.
Student Activities Council Public Affairs Conference Speaker: Ebony Stewart
For a complete list of all MSU events this semester, visit the Missouri State website’s Calendar of Events.
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Managing a bar during a pandemic JACK MGGEE SGA Reporter @jvckmgee on Instagram Bars and clubs, like many sectors of the service industry, have undergone dramatic changes due to COVID-19. Not only has the pandemic affected the way they conduct business but also how patrons utilize those services. Those who have been able to keep their doors open are tasked with the responsibility of maintaining COVIDfree environments through mask enforcements, social distancing and capacity restrictions mandated through Phase 3A of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department’s Road to Recovery. The ordinance prohibits counter seating and requires bars to not exceed 50% capacity. While some establishments have been successful, others have been caught in a web of uncertainty. Whether through blatant ignorance of public health guidelines or unfortunate situations, the industry is facing an unprecedented and uncertain
future. A unique example is the Royal Music Hall, a live music venue and bar located at 1427 E. Cherry St. Owner B.J. Lowrance opened the venture in June of this year, during the COVID-19 pandemic. As live music has yet to debut at the Royal despite it being at the center of their concept, capacity restrictions have directly impacted their business. However, they continue to offer drinks and bar snacks to an array of spaced out seating amongst their Wes Anderson-inspired environment. Lowrance said Royal is reminding patrons masking is required. Other safety precautions include socially distanced tables, recurring sanitation of heavily touched surfaces and keeping parties at four or less. “This winter is going to be hard and frankly scary,” Lowrance said. “Many places in town and around the globe have already closed, and with colder weather heading our way, it’s going to be even more difficult for everyone. We all just need to keep on our toes, save what money we can and continue to provide the best ser-
vice we can.” Since the lifting of lockdowns in May, bars and clubs have experienced exposures from customers and staff. According to data released by the Springfield-Greene County Health Department in September, people aged 18-22 were driving the majority of the case growth in the county. Between Aug. 23-29, that age group made up 59% of new cases. Lowrance iterated the need for college students to be cautious. “Just be conscientious of your surroundings,” Lowrance said. “This situation isn’t just about your safety; it’s about your community’s safety, too. No one is comfortable in a mask, no one wants to stay home, no one wants any of these regulations, but it’s what we need to do to get through it.” Jimmy Rollins, co-owner of The Hepcat in downtown Springfield, knows not everyone is comfortable with this new way of life. The live jazz club has experienced their fair share of customers upset over mask requirements, which they enforce. Echoing the need for caution
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Clubs like Boogie Cafe in downtown Springfield are having to do business in a world with new restrictions and shutdowns. among 18 to 22 year olds, Rollins said the rise in cases among that demographic is consequential for them, as their main customer base tends to be over 30 years of age. “That age group is the largest market in Springfield,” Rollins said. “Some of us didn’t design our businesses for them. We’re suffering because we’re not serving our senior
patrons.” Rollins was honest about running a bar in the midst of continuing doubt. “The biggest challenge, to put it simply, is just to stay afloat,” he said. “We know not all of us (small businesses) are going to make it, so we’ll do our best to.”
Gutter done: Local bowling alleys continue business GRETA CROSS Editor-in-Chief @gretacrossphoto As the semester continues on, students may be searching for safe, cheap and fun options for getting out of the residence hall or their apartment. Springfield offers three bowling alleys,
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Sunshine Lanes signage glows through a light rain Sept. 27. Sunshine Lanes is located at 1500 W. Sunshine St., a co-bowling alley to Enterprise Park Lanes, located at 1625 S. Enterprise Ave.
all fit with their own attractions and specialties, Collins said. “This includes routinely sanincluding student discounts that strike out! itizing arcade games, cleaning and sanitizing shoes and balls before and after each Andy B’s use and offering sanitation stations through1127 Battlefield Road out our facility.” Monday-Thursday 2-11 p.m., Friday 2 Andy B’s dining services are still availp.m.- noon, Saturday noon. - midnight., Sun- able, including a full American-style menu, day noon.- 11 p.m. cocktails, draft beers and non-alcoholic Andy B’s Entertainment includes a chain beverages. of five bowling alleys in the midwest, with Andy B’s offers a 15% discount on attractions and food for college students every one location in Springfield. Although Andy B’s is known for its bowl- day, upon the presentation of a student ID. ing alley, the entertainment complex also Collins said Half Price Mondays are also includes an arcade, laser tag and virtual popular among students, which includes half reality experience. off all games and attractions. According to Trevor Collins, Andy B’s entertainment director of marketing, these Sunshine Lanes & four attractions are still open and available Enterprise Park Lanes 1500 W. Sunshine St., 1625 S. Enterto customers. In compliance with the Springfield mask prise Ave. ordinance, in effect until 11:59 p.m. on Oct. Sunshine Lanes: Monday-Thursday 10 14, customers are required to wear masks a.m.-midnight, Friday 10 a.m.-12:30 a.m., but can lower them while participating in Saturday 11 a.m.-12:30 a.m., Sunday noon.physical activity — the sport of bowling midnight. — and eating and drinking. Enterprise Park Lanes: Monday-ThursCollins said Andy B’s has increased their day 10 a.m.-midnight., Friday-Saturday 10 cleaning procedures. a.m.-1 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.- midnight. Sunshine Lanes and Enterprise Park “Additional sanitation and cleaning efforts have been implemented, in addition to Lanes are both owned by R. Wiemer’s Inc., our already extensive standard procedures,” a local family company in Springfield.
According to general manager Keegan Standage, both bowling alleys are open for customers with a few safety modifications. Similar to Andy B’s, masks are required in both alleys, except when bowling, eating and drinking. Standage said both alleys are serving their full menus, with Sunshine offering a variety of concession snacks such as popcorn and pretzels, while Enterprise includes a larger dining area. The food at Enterprise is served in disposable to-go containers and utensils at both alleys. Customers are asked to leave all in-house bowling equipment at their lanes. “Our staff members go down and disinfect the shoes, balls, tablets, ball return, chairs and tables — anything in the bowler’s area,” Standage said. As for discounts, the alleys offer similar college student discounts. Sunshine’s Happy Hour, every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 p.m. to close, includes $1.50 games and $2 shoe rentals for all customers. Enterprise’s college student and military night, Wednesdays from 9 p.m. to close, also includes $1.50 games and $2 shoe rentals upon the presentation of a student or military ID.
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