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Around Town
Here are events of interest happening Around Town

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Tri-Lakes Education News
School news from around the Tri-Lakes

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College of the Ozarks to offer free concert band, jazz ensemble performances
Free performances for the public by the C of O concert and jazz ensembles.

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NFTRL Home Tour: Inspiration and fun for a great cause
Tour guests are sure to enjoy the Ballards’ beautiful view, enhanced with holiday décor, along with the other stops!

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Walmart donates $3,000 to support Branson Veterans Task Force during 16th annual Walmart Tribute to the Veterans Show
The event, organized in partnership with the P.O.W. Network, took place on Monday, with Walmart’s management team joining on stage to present the donation before the start of the annual tribute show.

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Table Rock Quilt Guild joins Kimberling City Christmas parade for the first time, December 6
Quilting has deep roots in Ozark history, serving as both a functional craft and a treasured form of artistic expression.

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RecPlex playground receives safety and accessibility upgrade
As part of the City’s 2025 Community Asset Replacement Plan, the playground now features a new pour-in-place rubber safety surface, a seamless and durable material that absorbs impact and enhances accessibility for children of all abilities.

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Stock Market Insights: Stock Market suffers sharp selloff as doubts rise over AI trade and NVIDIA’s future
Dr. Richard Baker, AIF®, is the CEO and executive wealth advisor at Fervent Wealth Management. The neighboring town near where I grew up has an old Missouri Pacific railroad roundhouse. It was already out of use when I was a boy, but it still fascinated me that big steam engines would be driven onto a turntable and rotated around to change directions. There are more tracks today, so it’s easier to turn trains around, but changing directions is still a big deal, maybe even m

Dr. Richard Baker
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Memories from the Homestead: J.K. Ross shares a special Thanksgiving, November 29, 1906
J.K. Ross, the Garber correspondent for the Taney County Republican newspaper, had this to say on December 3, 1906, regarding the November 29 event. This is just beautiful.

John Fullerton
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Thanksgiving safety tips for your pets
So, what can we do to ensure our pets have as enjoyable holiday along with us? Here are some tips for keeping our pets and visiting pets safe from holiday mishaps.

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Celebrating Christmas without a loved one?
Well – especially in Branson – I can no longer refuse to think about Christmas. I’ve already had relatives from out of state here to attend Christmas shows and see holiday lights, so I put up my Christmas décor for them to enjoy.

Lauri Lemke Thompson
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Been thinkin’ about…forest or fire
Oaks are known for strength, but it takes more than just strength to weather the storms of this old world.

Joshua Heston
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The true heart of Thanksgiving: Giving thanks to God!
From Coronado’s 1541 ceremony in Palo Duro Canyon to the Puritan Thanksgivings of the 1600s in New England, the purpose was to acknowledge God for blessings given.

Gary J. Groman
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Reflections: Can we combat divisiveness?
I have not had time to thoroughly research these various connections, but after prayer and discussion with my husband over the years, we have agreed that on Halloween night we will have the porch light on and a generous basket of good candy.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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WRVEC CEO Chris Hamon inducted into Missouri Cooperative Hall of Fame
The Missouri Institute of Cooperatives established the Cooperative Hall of Fame to provide a lasting and prestigious recognition for individuals who have made significant contributions to the cooperative movement.

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Tanger Outlets Branson announces Black Friday savings and extended hours
Savvy shoppers can stretch their budgets even further by joining TangerClub for exclusive perks and extra savings. Guests can also download the Tanger App to unlock doorbusters and plan their ultimate Black Friday shopping adventure.

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Skaggs Foundation awards $1.3 million in grants at 12th annual ceremony
These grants will fund impactful projects across six categories: Access to Care, Child & Family Safety, Dental Care, Healthy Lifestyles, Mental Health, and Substance Use.

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SIX® offering Area Appreciation December 1-27
Six voices. zero instruments. All music: These multi-talented brothers, Barry, Kevin, Lynn, Jak, Owen and Charles, sound like a band using only their mouths! One of Branson’s premiere shows! SIX ® offers something for everyone with their high energy musical interpretations, utilizing a palpable rhythmic bass, driving beatbox style percussion, and an impeccable vocal blend that they’ve been developing since they were teens. December 1 to December 27, SIX® will be offering A

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College of the Ozarks to host Black Friday event for student-made products
College of the Ozarks will host a Black Friday Retail Event , Friday, Nov. 28, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event will take place within The Keeter Center, Stained Glass & Candle Shop, and Edwards Mill & General Store. Throughout the day, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., campus retail locations will be open for holiday shopping, but special event offerings will only be available during the designated timeframe. The event will highlight the wide array of student-made products available f

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College of the Ozarks announces official sponsorship of Wreaths Across America
Wreaths Across America leads the effort to place a wreath on every military Veteran’s grave throughout the United States and to hold wreath dedication ceremonies at U.S. national cemeteries around the world.

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