After failed Google searches, she reached out to the National Christmas Tree Association in St. Louis for guidance. By late April, she was boarding a plane to Portland in search of the perfect fir.

The Veterans' Appreciation Car Show runs from 10 a.m. to 2 pm on Saturday, September 27. Proceeds from the day will benefit area veterans and their families.

Now, polls indicate that a majority of Americans see a good neighbor as “someone who is quiet and leaves them alone.” (Referencing The Lonely American, Olds & Schwartz, 2010.)

The public is invited to attend to see and hear what God has done at the New Life Restoration Center over the past 35 years.

For decades in the Ozarks, one of those traditions has been to gather for an evening of music, dancing and fellowship following a hard week of work, and continuing such legacies can help bring families, friends and neighborhoods together. 

Here's what's going on Around Town

Autumn Daze, which has been a mainstay in downtown Branson for all of its 51 years, is one of the area's largest autumn events, bringing in thousands of attendees and near 100 vendors each fall. 

SOTO Fest is a true celebration of the Ozarks history, legends and lore. In traditional street-fair fashion, the day offered something for everyone, with plenty of music, food and fun.

Rooms are available during normal library business hours only on a first-come, first-served basis.

The fall fun is just beginning at the Shepherd of the Hills, with the Shepherd’s PumpkinFest season opening September 20 and continuing through October 26.

Here's what's going on Around Town. To submit your event, go to the Around Town page.

The cost of the class is $60.00, which includes the testing fee, lunch and membership in TLARC.

September and October bring events of all types—with fun for all ages—to the Ozarks, beginning this weekend.

Bull Creek RV Park invites the community to join them on Saturday, October 4, for their fourth annual Fall Festival. From 11 a.m. to 6...

Early that morning, loaves of the gooey goodness were baked, boxed and loaded—ready to ride shotgun! The City’s own fire chief joined park hosts in aprons, climbing into trucks with local emergency personnel to deliver dozens of loaves to departments across Stone and Taney counties.

Following the ribbon cutting, the Rotary Club of Table Rock Lake will host its annual Pickleball Tournament, 5k race, and one-mile fun run.

The cooler weather meant fewer dogs than in years past, but those in attendance had a great time closing down the pool for the 2025 season. 

Admission is FREE to this beautiful and creative show and market.

The opening reception will be on Friday evening, September 5, from 6-9 p.m. Both the exhibit and reception are free and open to the public.

Most recently in 2024, Simkins completed Graduate School of Banking through the University of Wisconsin.