We are going to be taking part in the final Captain Springfield’s Ball in honor of Googey’s time as 2023’s Captain Springfield. We are going to be raising money for Watching Over Whiskers!

Details about the event:

“This is your last chance to hang out with past Captains while celebrating our new Captain Springfield Nki Calloway. Enjoy a relaxed evening at Mother’s Brewery while giving back to local causes.

What to expect:
Delicious food from Brockrito (yes, home of the Taco Dog ).
Music + DJ vibes from Gabriel Cassady, sponsored by 2oddballs Marketing.
Local brews from Mother’s Brewing Company.
A fun, family-friendly night supporting amazing nonprofits.

No tickets needed! Each honorees will have a bucket for their favorite nonprofit. We’d love if you could show them some love with a cash donation—support one or support them all!

Meet the Captains:
Nki Calloway (2025 Captain Springfield) supporting Mosaic Arts Collective
Betsy Fogle supporting CASA of Southwest Missouri
Joshua Arnett, in honor of Googey supporting Watching Over Whiskers (WOW)
Rebecca Weber supporting Friends of Springfield Fire
Brandy Harris supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield
Michael Underlin supporting Ozarks Literacy Council
Janelle Mitchell supporting United Way Ozarks Region
Crystal Quade supporting Better Life in Recovery
Matthew Simpson supporting Foundation for Springfield Public Schools

Special thanks to Steve Herzog from the SGF News-Leader for creating the Captain Springfield tradition!
We also wanted to give tribute to "Googey" the cat owned by Bookmarx's Joshua Arnett who is no longer with us.

All ages welcome. Come as you are, bring the kids, and celebrate one last time with us!”