TODAY

Nixa Arthritis exercise at 1 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday at Nixa Senior Center, 404 S. Main St. Call 725-2322.

THURSDAY

Nixa Rotary Club Of Nixa meets at 7-8 a.m., Nixa Area of Commerce Summit Room, 105 Sherman Way, Suite 109-110. Call 724-8700.

Nixa School Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Main Street School Library, 301 S. Main St. Call 875-5400.

Springfield Blues artist Mike Zito, 7:30 p.m. Harlow's, 637 S. Kimbrough Ave. Tickets: $10. Call 864-5258.

Little Acorns: Wonderful Whitetails, 11-11:45 a.m. or 1:30-2:15 p.m., Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4600 S. Chrisman Road. Learn about the habits of deer. Ages 3-6; registration is required. Free. Call 888-4237.

College Nite, 7-9 p.m., Discovery Center, 438 St. Louis St. Bring your student ID enjoy an evening of science exploration at Discovery Center. Admission: $4. www.discoverycenter.org or call 862-9910.

Swan Ball, 7 p.m., Fedora Social House, 301 Park Central East. A fundraiser event for Swan Repertory Theatre Company featuring entertainment by Leah Jenkins and Harry Beckett. Tickets: $75 includes open bar and appetizers. Visit www.swanrep.com or call 831-7926.

FRIDAY

Nixa Community Dance every Friday at 7 p.m., Nixa Senior Center, 404 S. Main St. Admission is $3. Call 725-2322.

Springfield Tickets for the 13th annual Cup O'Cheer Homes Tour and Silent Auction, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., area homes and the Ronald McDonald House, 949 E. Primrose St. Tickets are $25. Attendees will receive a china teacup and saucer and a plate of desserts prepared by local chefs. A silent auction and holiday tea will take place at the Ronald McDonald House. On the day of the tour, tickets will be sold only at the Ronald McDonald House (if available). For more information visit www.RonaldMcDonaldHouse.org or call 875-3522.

"Annie" opens at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Vandivort Center Theatre, 305 E. Walnut St. Performances continue: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21-22, 28-29, Dec. 4-6, 11-13; 2 p.m. Nov. 23, 30 and Dec. 7. Reserved seat tickets: Opening weekend, Nov. 21-23, all seats $15 ($10 for ages 12 and younger). The following weekends: Thursday and Sunday: $18; $16 for ages 55 and older and students; $12 for ages 12 and younger. Friday and Saturday: $20; $18; $12. Group Rates Student rush tickets are $12 (if seats are available) 30 minutes before each performance, with I.D. Call 831-8001.

YMCA Kids Night Out, 6-9 p.m., all Ozarks Regional YMCA Locations, Ozarks Regional YMCA. Free with a Y-family membership, $5 for program participants. Call 862-7456.

The 24th annual Christmas in the Country Craft Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 21-22; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 23, 2315 S. Rockbridge Lane. Free admission. Call 881-6702.

SATURDAY

Nixa Community Dance every Saturday, 7 p.m., Nixa Senior Center, 404 S. Main St. Admission is $3. Call 725-2322.

Ozark Ozark Community Crafts Fest, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Ozark Junior High School, 1109 W. Jackson St. Features handcrafted items, baked goods, sandwiches, framed poetry, paintings, Christmas items, floral wreaths, dolls and more. Free. Visit www.ozarkccf.org/ or call 581-6881.

Ozark Christmas Parade with the theme "An Ozark Christmas Carol," 6 p.m., U.S. 65 and Missouri 14 to downtown Ozark. Free. Call 582-6246.

Make a Wish Foundation's "Balloon Glow," 8 p.m., Finley River Park, Riverside Road, Ozark. The soccer fields at the north end of the park will be filled with the color and light of approximately 10 to 15 hot air balloons. Donations benefit the Make a Wish Foundation. Call 581-7002.

Branson Branson Ballroom Dancers 4th Saturday Dance, 7-10 p.m., Branson Community Center, 201 Compton Drive. Bring snacks to share. Admission: $5. Call 336 6522.

Springfield Festival of Lights Kick-Off, 5 p.m., Jordan Valley Park, 735 East Trafficway. Activities include the traditional lighting of the Mayor's Christmas tree; a visit by 2007-2008 Miss Merrie Christmas; free giveaways for kids; a kids holiday parade; free ice skating; a Cardinals Christmas at Hammons Field, featuring music, refreshments; and fireworks sponsored by the Springfield Cardinals. Call 864-1010.

Festival of Lights Free Ice Skating, 7-8 p.m., Mediacom Ice Park, 635 East Trafficway. All ages. Free skating sessions continue: 4:30 5:30 p.m., Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving); 4:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 28; 5:30-6:30 p.m., Nov. 29; 5:30-6:30 p.m., Dec. 5; 9-10 p.m., Dec. 6; 4:30-5:30 p.m. Dec. 7; 9-10 p.m., Dec. 13; 5:30- 6:30 p.m., Dec. 19; 3:30-4:30 p.m., Dec. 25 (Christmas); 5:30 -6:30 p.m., Dec. 26; 6-7 p.m., Dec. 27. Skate rental is $2.50, if needed. Call 866-7444.

Evangel University presents "Jordan Thomas Tonight: A Showcase," 7 p.m. Nov. 20-22, Barnett Fine Arts Theatre, Evangel University campus, 1111 N. Glenstone Ave. Tickets: $3. Call 865-2815, ext. 8641 or e-mail evangeltheatre@gmail.com

Fall Classic Pro Rodeo, 2 and 8 p.m., Missouri Entertainment and Event Center, 3001 N. Grant Ave. Reserved seating: $12 and $14. General Admission is $11; $6 for ages 10 and younger. Call 833-2660.

Evangel University presents "Jordan Thomas Tonight: A Showcase," 7 p.m. Nov. 20-22, Barnett Fine Arts Theatre, Evangel University campus, 1111 N. Glenstone Ave. Tickets: $3. Call 865-2815, ext. 8641 or e-mail evangeltheatre@gmail.com

Smith-Glynn Callaway Clinic Bazaar, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Main Lobby, 3231 S. National Ave. Free. Call 820-4478.

MOAK 4-State Regional Exhibition 2008 opens and continues through Jan. 4 at the Springfield Art Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Drive. Museum hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. Call 837-5700.

Little Acorns: Turkey Talk, 11-11:45 a.m., Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4600 S. Chrisman Road. Learn some fun facts about turkeys. Ages 3-6; registration is required. Free. Call 888-4237.

TOPS Chapter 320 Holiday Bazaar, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Luttrell's Auction Barn, 2939 W. Kearney St. Free admission. Call 881-3006.

Springfield Table Tennis Tournament, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., O'Reilly-Tefft Gymnasium, 1408 E. Pythian S. Admission varies per events entered. No charge for spectators. Visit www.ozarkstabletennisclub.com or call 890-8092.

Republic Republic Community Foundation Christmas Bazaar, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Republic Elementary III, 201 E. Missouri 174. Free admission. Call 732-2619 or 732-8152 or visit www.republicschools.org

SUNDAY

Ozark Christmas Home Tour, see story at left.

Branson Gene Watson, 4 p.m., The God & Country Theatre, 1840 W. Highway 76, Branson. Tickets: $29.50. Visit www.upcloseconcerts.com or call 334-6806.

Springfield MSU music department presents a Holiday Celebration: Missouri State Choirs and Symphony, 5 p.m. at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, 525 John Q. Hammons Parkway. Free. Call 836-5182 or guywebb@missouristate.edu

Digital Photography for Beginners, 2-3:30 p.m., Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4600 S. Chrisman Road. Bob Ball will share his knowledge of digital cameras and nature photography will be emphasized. Ages 12-adult; registration is required. Free. Call 888-4237.

MONDAY

Springfield Drury Wind Symphony, 7:30 pm, Clara Thompson Hall, Drury University campus, 900 N. Benton Ave. Free. Visit www.drury.edu or call 873-7296.

TUESDAY

Nixa Dance every Tuesday night, 7 p.m., Nixa Senior Center, 404 S. Main St. Admission is $3. Call 725-2322.

Ozark Computer class, 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday, Ozark Senior Center activities, 727 N. 9th St. Registration is required. 581-2538.