A newly formed nonprofit organization is holding a food drive.   Leftovers for Locals is hoping to help our neighbors in need this month by providing essential food items.    "Right now someone in our community is wondering where their next meal will come from," noted a representative of the organization. "Leftovers for Locals is on a mission to change that."   Leftovers for Locals is collecting nonperishable food items to help fill food pantries in Taney and Stone counties a

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The plaque presentation for volunteer Bruce Sisk, himself a veteran, was arranged as a surprise by Garden director Jana Evans and other volunteers with the help of Sisk’s wife, Sharon. Sisk and other family members had arranged for a plaque for an uncle Ralph King, while unbeknownst to Bruce, those family and Garden volunteers decided he deserved one also! 

The Lake Taneycomo Elks Lodge #2597 is excited to invite area youth to participate in the Elks Hoop Shoot, a free throw contest for children ages eight to 13. The competition will take place Sunday afternoon, November 16, in the Forsyth School Multi-purpose Gym. Registration and warm-ups open at 1 p.m., with the event starting at 2 p.m.    The Elks website, https://www.elks.org/hoopshoot/about.cfm , describes the Hoop Shoot as part of the “grit movement,” which started a few

This year, the Branson Christmas Coalition invites the entire community to participate in a very special kickoff to Ozark Mountain Christmas with the First Lights of Ozark Mountain Christmas & the Community Christmas Tree Lighting on November 1.

Guests marvel at the family-friendly atmosphere, and tables lined with puzzles and games.

The book debut—the largest event of its kind by a local artist—will feature treasure hunts, balloons, photo backdrops and more.

Halloween is here with an abundance of fun activities and safe trick-or-treating options for children.   On Thursday, October 30, enjoy Branson's annual Halloween Boonanza held at the RecPlex. Beginning at 6 p.m., children can collect candy from the Trick-or-Treat Trail, enjoy bounce houses, face painting, games and more. One of the evening's highlights is a costume contest. Admission is freem and the event promises to be fun for children of all ages.   Hollister offers a saf

Both children and adults donned costumes and visited the shops at Cross Creek Center, where they participated in trick-or-treating. Many raffles and prizes made the event even more exciting.

Sabrina’s creativity is evident in the park’s rooms and themes, which include a pirate ship and a pizza shop, complete with accessories and costumes.

In addition to scheduled film fighting classes, Goodwin also offers T’ai Chi classes in Springfield and Branson.

The informational panels and sobering photos in the exhibit cause viewers to think and realize that even though the Jewish people say, “Never Again,” it is indeed happening at this time.

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This year, Branson children and families have many opportunities to enjoy safe fall and Halloween fun. 

The Thrift Store is currently in need of donations and asking for your help. Please consider donating new and gently used items you no longer need to help the Thrift Store to provide needed funds for the library.

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The City of Forsyth, the Forsyth Area Chamber of Commerce and the Lake Taneycomo Elks invite the community to join them on Saturday evening, November 1, for the celebratory Christmas Tree Lighting at Forsyth City Hall, 15405 U.S. Hwy. 160 in Forsyth. The festivities will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with Christmas baked treats and live music being planned and the official first flip of the switch scheduled for 7 p.m.    The community Christmas tree represents a key step for Fors

Elevate Branson is proud to announce its 18th annual Thanksgiving Day Lunch, a cherished community tradition offering a warm, traditional Thanksgiving meal to anyone who may otherwise spend the holiday alone or without the means to prepare a meal. Elevate Branson’s very beginnings trace back to this same Thanksgiving event nearly eighteen years ago, and the organization continues to honor its roots by extending hospitality, hope and connection to the Branson community. This y

Bidding was fast and furious during the two-day event as bids were made in person and over the phone, and collectors were vying for their desired vehicle. 

It was a dream come true for a handful of Hollister High School choir students that were invited to perform alongside Foreigner, singing one of the band’s greatest hits of all time, “I Want to Know What Love Is.”