Click here for a calendar of upcoming events for the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (BCFO).

Big community event held on September 10th from 7-10pm.  The event is called Equestria: an Evening of Fashion & Entertainment and will be located on Historic Commercial Street between Boonville & Campbell.

The Rose Society of the Ozarks will have their annual Rose Show on Saturday September 11, 2010 at the Library Center, 4653 South Campbell.
The public is welcome to bring roses that can be entered between 7:00-11:00am. There will be judging by A.R.S. judges.
The Rose Show will be open to the public 2pm-5pm at no charge and everyone is encouraged to come. 
For more information contact Bev Parish Bevroses@aol.com or Bob House ROBERTHOUSE@SBCGLOBAL

Patriot Poker Run presented by Denney's Harley-Davidson & Ozark Mtn HOG Chapter. Prizes for Best and Worst hands. Registration starts at noon at Denney's Harley-Davidson. First rider out at 1pm Last Rider out at 2pm. Awards at 5pm at Denney's Harley-Davidson 2300 W. Sunshine St. 417-882-0100.

Join Akin’s Natural Foods at 1344 E. Battlefield on Saturday, September 11 for a Family Wellness event to raise awareness and much needed funds for Isabel’s House, Crisis Nursery of the Ozarks, whose goal is to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect. The event will feature delicious natural and organic food and beverage samplings, including age-specific supplements, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Akin’s Natural Foods will donate one dollar for each private label item sold all day in Springfield, as well as 100% of the sales of their reusable shopping bags on September 11. “The reusable shopping bags will be on sale for just $1 that day, and the first 100 sold will contain a special goody bag as a “thank you” from Akin’s”, said Akin’s nutritionist, Mary Ann O’Dell, MS, RD. Akin’s customers are also encouraged to pick up the Isabel’s House Donation Wish List on their next store visit, and bring their donations to Akin’s between 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on September 11. Each person bringing a Wish List donation will also receive a goody bag from Akin’s. The mission of Isabel’s House, the Crisis Nursery of the Ozarks, is to provide immediate refuge for children ages birth to 12 whose families are in crisis. Isabel’s house offers a home away from home for the children, with support, education and training for the caregivers of the children served. Since 1935, Akin’s Natural Foods Market has offered a unique shopping experience by providing health-conscious families with the largest selection, and the highest quality vitamins, supplements, gluten-free foods, organic foods, natural body care products and 100% pesticide free produce. Akin’s continues its commitment to promote health and wellness to the local community, by providing up-to-date nutrition information through free consumer literature, in store health information systems, store tours and a highly trained, certified staff.