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The 8th Annual American Cancer Society Cattle Baron’s Ball is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 27, 2016, at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. This important local event aims to raise money for cancer research and local programs designed to benefit individuals battling the disease.

Enjoy watching a movie under the stars every Friday and Saturday night from now until August 27 at Founders Park. Perfect for date nights or family outings, these weekly outdoor movie screenings are a great way to enjoy a warm summer night out and about in Springfield.

One of the most over-the-top extreme sports tours in the world, Nitro Circus Live, is making its way to Springfield, Missouri, on Saturday, July 2, 2016. Featuring death-defying stunts guaranteed to awaken your inner daredevil, this high-energy show is unlike anything you’ve ever seen and you’ll have the chance to experience it live at Plaster Stadium this summer.

Farmers Park is once again hosting their Parties at the Park series, which is running now until October 27, 2016. Dubbed the “most swinging outdoor party west of the James River,” Parties at the Park has become a signature event for locals to attend and enjoy everything from live music to great food every Thursday from 5-8 p.m.

We invite the Springfield community to come together on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Drury University’s Findlay Student Center to take part in this year’s JDRF One Walk, a charity event for type 1 diabetes. This special 5K walk aims to increase awareness for type 1 diabetes and raise funds for research that will help those affected by the disease and one day lead to a cure.

Known as Springfield’s premier winery, OOVVDA Winery will be holding one of their popular wine tasting events on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Open to the public, this outing is completely free and a must-attend event for wine aficionados looking to enjoy a nice Saturday sipping handcrafted wines and listening to live music from local musicians.

Elite Automotive Group would like to thank the Springfield community for attending the 2016 Girls on the Run Valentine Soiree held on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at The Old Glass Place. It was truly an evening to remember and we appreciate everyone’s help in making this year’s charity event one for the books!

The 2015 KTTS Christmas Crusade is here and Elite Mercedes is proud to be taking part in the annual event. As a part of our participation this year, each of our departments has adopted one family to provide gifts for this holiday season in an effort to spread a bit of Christmas cheer to everyone, including those in need.

Elite Mercedes is proudly taking part in this year's Big Lot'A Food Drive. From now until the end of November, we’re asking our customers and everyone living in the Springfield community to help us collect food items for Grand Oak Mission Center. Each item donated will be used to prepare a Thanksgiving meal for less fortunate families visiting the center this holiday season.

The American Cancer Society is a worthy organization we take a lot of pride in supporting. Each year they hold several Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events throughout the country in an effort to raise awareness for the disease and we are happy to announce that we will be sponsoring this year's Springfield Making Strides event.