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.

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.

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.

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.

These grants will fund impactful projects across six categories: Access to Care, Child & Family Safety, Dental Care, Healthy Lifestyles, Mental Health, and Substance Use.

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

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

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.

There’s something for everyone to celebrate this season, and we’re excited to share our holiday offerings with you! 

Pregnancy Life Line of Branson West, MO, a local nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is spreading some holiday cheer with its annual "Bless a Baby" program. A beautiful holiday ornament and a card are sent for each donation, with the donor choosing the recipient or recipients.              This will make an excellent gift. Pregnancy Life Line will send a lovely card and ornament directly to your recipient or recipients, on your behalf. Alternatively, you could do this in memory

Each of the houses in the Standing by the Door program will receive blank wish lists so that parents can write down the gifts they would like to give their children for Christmas. 

Several state and local elected officials were in attendance, participating in the program to recognize these special men and women. 

With that many red kettles, the Salvation Army is always in need of bell ringers.  

With nothing but Christmas from start to finish, the Hughes Brothers Christmas Show features Santa as you've never seen him, explaining the meaning of beloved Christmas symbols. 

The Warming Center has a men's side, a women's side and a family room, with a maximum capacity of 49 individuals who can stay overnight.

Dutch Bros, a drive through coffee shop located in downtown Branson, boasts an extensive menu of coffee classics, lattes and more.

A local church will hold a ceremony in honor of the beautiful new mural that graces their building.   Painted by artist Valerie Clayton of Liberty, Missouri, the mural on the outside of Branson's Church of the Harvest, was designed to depict the biblical harvest.   "A wheat field, a man cutting wheat, a woman stacking wheat, a woman with a baby working in the field," explained Dr. Paul Collins, Pastor of the Church of the Harvest.   A ceremony to dedicate the mural will be he

During the Thanksgiving season, people around the country pause to reflect what makes them truly thankful. Branson Globe readers took the opportunity to express their gratitude with us.

To make this holiday event possible, the Nashville Roadhouse is asking for the support from the area's generous businesses.

In addition to the morning events, Kimberling Area Library will also host a monthly Lego Club on the first Tuesday of each month at 4:15 p.m., starting on Tuesday, December 2.