Springfield - Family Fun City

by Sean Saunders

This past week, I was given the opportunity to help out with a promotional event held at Chick-Fil-A restaurant on south Glenstone in Springfield. It was a hot day but a lot of fun working with the kids on their putting. Petra Rock Climbing, Blockbuster, Swing Right Golf, Jump Mania, and Discovery Center were there representing their businesses for the kids. It was a good time getting to know other businesses in town that help make Springfield a great place for families to go. I was impressed with Chick-Fil-A and the events that they are able to put on for local children. The marketing director for the Chick-Fil-A store informed me that they put on events for families at least once every couple of months. The last event they organized was a princess event for girls. Make-up booths, tee parties, and fun tattoos were a few of activities that took place.

My niece’s and nephew are coming to town for the 4th and it is nice having options to keep them entertained. There is more than enough fun things to do in the Ozarks area such as other destinations that I didn’t’ mention like the Zoo, Fantastic Caverns, Wacky World Kidz, Springfield Cardinals games, and the beautiful parks and trails. If you are bored this summer and looking for something to do and need ideas, be sure to stop by one of the tourist information offices in Springfield. I’ve dropped off promotional items at the Battlefield and Hwy 65 location and they have enough ideas to keep you busy for a month in the Springfield and Branson area. I’ve been in Springfield for just over a year and I haven’t even come close to experiencing all that Springfield has to offer because of the many options. Take advantage of living in a fun town that I am proud to call my home. Next time your on the move in Springfield, come down and visit us at Swing Right Golf and enjoy our 18 hole miniature golf course, driving range, or simulators and I’ll give you a golf tip to help you swing!

Introduction: Dennis Mayes "On the Move"!

by Dennis Mayes

My name is Dennis Mays and I'd like to start out by telling you a little bit about myself and why I'm on the move in Springfield. Having lived in this wonderful little slice of heaven all my life, I have had the chance to see some awesome things happen here. Granted "all my life" only covers twenty-one years, but in that time Springfield has grown considerably. From things like a new ice rink and minor league baseball stadium, to big city fly-over interchanges and airport terminal.. There is no doubt in my mind that just like all of us, Springfield is on the move and growing. It seems to me that year after year new sub-divisions and apartment complexes are popping up all over the place around town. This leads me to believe that I'm not the only one who enjoys the little things like Fair Week, Mexican Villa, and cashew chicken that make Springfield what it is today.

Now why I'm on the move. Just recently my mother (Kim Batson) has opened the newest coffee shop in Springfield, Sinatra's Coffee Gallery. Being the amazing mother she is, she has bestowed upon me the honor of taking care of her "baby" during the week while she attends to other matters. Some of you may have been in, others of you might not have had the opportunity to visit us yet. Either way we are here to provide "you" Springfield with: excellent drinks at an exceptional price. At Sinatra's we also offer meals and snacks to accomodate any size appetite. Whatever you may come in for, you can always count on being treated with respect and getting exactly what you ask of us, because after all we wouldn't be in business if it weren't for the great patrons of this city. Honestly a coffee shop can "survive" anywhere, but it wouldn't make getting up with the crack of dawn as rewarding as it is in Springfield. Thanks!

You're On the Move

by Don Harkey
Galt Consulting

You're active. You're driven. You are always on the move. This is your blog.

This is a blog written by active people for active people. On the "Move Blog", you will meet people from the Springfield, Missouri area who are working hard and playing hard. You'll hear about balancing family, work, and play. You'll hear about how what drives really active people. You'll hear about challenges, but most of all, you'll hear about energy.

Once our contributors are lined up and ready to go (and they are always ready to go), come back and see us "on The Move"!