Around Town

OCTOBER

31 Jukebox Winos: LIVE MUSIC at TAPS on Downing St., 7-9 p.m. Halloween Pub Crawl Stop, costumes or not! Enjoy 24 craft beers & cider on tap, local wine, and Hook and Ladder’s Pizza truck on site in this modern-rustic local tap room and beer garden. We’ll play favorite covers and original music. Family-friendly. 260 Birdcage Walk, Hollister. For more information: www.jukeboxwinos.com; tapsondowning.com; 417-544-0610.

NOVEMBER

2 Branson Masonic Lodge Spaghetti Lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Come out and enjoy all you care to eat spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, salad, dessert and drink, ALL for only $10. 100 Chiefs Ct., Branson. Eat local and support the community. 318-349-2559.

2 Free Gospel Concert, Jammin’ for Jesus, 2-4 p.m. Concert will benefit The Jimmy Jack Foundation. Concerts are every first Sunday of the month, April through December. Join us for a time of praise and giving. Special guests include Jimmy Jack Whitaker, Donna Kilmurray and Bruno Samuels. We will be collecting used instruments to make children’s musical dreams come true. A love offering will be taken. Hughes Brothers Theatre, 3425 W. 76 Country Blvd., Branson. http://www.bransonjamminforjesus.com

4 Kimberling Area Library Children’s Program: Pajama party storytime special event at 5 p.m.45 Kimberling Blvd., Kimberling City. 417-739-2525.

5-10 BVTF Veterans Village, Ballparks of America Bldgs. 2 & 3, 1000 Pat Nash Dr., Branson, from 9 a.m-4 p.m. Veterans Village is visited by thousands of military veterans, active troops, first responders and other patriots, and their families during Veterans Week. Includes a mess hall, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. daily – FREE to all veterans. All non-vets pay $10. Forty vendors, entertaining dayroom. Favorite gathering place for group photos and informal get together. For information, call Bob Smither, President Branson Veterans Task Force, 417-339-1420.

5 Branson Veterans Homecoming opening ceremonies, Americana Theater, 2905 W. 76 Country Blvd., Branson. 5-6:30 p.m. NO admittance charge. Open to all veterans and their families. No reservations are required. For information, contact Dee at 870-421-3511.

5: Veterans Week opening celebration at 10:00. College of the Ozarks Patriots Park. Keynote speaker: BG Brad Leonard, Deputy Commander Ft. Wood, Grand Marshall in the Veterans Day Parade. For information, contact Bob Sarver BVA 913, 417-294-0728.

5 Branson Veterans Homecoming: BVTF Veterans Celebration Show, NEW LOCATION: Pepsi Legends Theater, 1600 W. 76 Country Blvd., Branson., 2 p.m. Free and open to the public. For information, email Becky_jewsbury@wgresorts.com or call 417-332-3557.

6 Vietnam Veterans Reunion, AmericInn by Wyndham Branson, 275 Tanger Blvd., Branson. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Hot meal, entertainment, door prizes. RSVP to Dee (event coordinator) at 870-421-3511.

6 POW/MIA Service of Remembrance, NEW LOCATION: College of the Ozarks, Keeter Center, Royal Oak Forum (1 Opportunity Ave., Point Lookout). 8 a.m. For information, Mary: 417-336-4232.

6  SEArenity Yoga at Wonders of Wildlife, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Join our certified yoga instructor as she leads you through an hour of relaxation and restorative yoga practices. If you are a newcomer to yoga or a seasoned yogi, this class is for you. We can’t wait to SEA you. Ages 13-plus. 500 W. Sunshine St., Springfield. https://wondersofwildlife.org

7 Sandbox Party, Mel’s Hard Luck Diner, 2800 W. 76 Country Blvd., Branson. 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Mel’s Hard Luck Diner in the Grand Village is providing breakfast for those who’ve served in the Gulf War or after. NO admittance charge. RSVP to Dee, 870-421-3511.

7 (Event date change): 12th Annual Navy Memorial Service, Grand Pavilion at the Westgate Resort, 2201 Roark Valley Road, Branson. Please join us at 8:30 a.m. for coffee, keynote speaker and entertainment, followed by the service, which will begin at 9 a.m. For information, call Becky at 417-332-3557 or email Becky_jewsbury@wgresorts.com

7 Homefront Heroes (Spouses) Salute, AmericInn by Wyndham Branson, 275 Tanger Blvd., Branson. Noon-3 p.m. Join us for entertainment, door prizes, hot meal. RSVP by calling Dee (event coordinator) at 870-421-3511.

7 (Event Date Change): Medics, Nurses and Combat Vets Mini Reunion, Grand Pavilion at the Westgate Resort, 2201 Roark Valley Road, Branson, 2 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more info, email Becky_jewsbury@wgresorts.com or call 417-332-3557.

7 International Film Festival Winner: “Pueblo – A Year of Crisis in America.” Royal Oak Forum, College of the Ozarks, 1 Opportunity Ave., Point Lookout. 5 p.m. For information, P.O.W. Network 417-336-4232. Film information: BillLowe.org

8 Women Veterans Rose Petal Ceremony, Westgate Branson Woods Resort - Grand Pavilion – 2201 Roark Valley Road, Branson. NOON. Women vets free, adults $12, children 4-12 $6. Register online at Bransonveterans.com or pay at the door. For information, call 417-332-3557, or email Becky_jewsbury@wgresorts.com

8 WWII and Korean War Veterans Reunion, AmericInn by Wyndham Branson, 275 Tanger Blvd., Branson. 2-4 p.m. No admittance charge. Coffee, dessert, door prizes, For information, Mac: 417-230-1283.

9 Sunday Worship Service with Barbara Fairchild, Clay Cooper Theatre, 3216 W. 76 Country Blvd., Branson. 10 a.m. 417-879-6060. All branches, all wars welcome. Public invited.

9 29th Annual Military Gala & Banquet, Chateau on the Lake, 415 N. State Hwy. 265, Branson. 5-11 p.m. Dinner, 250th USMC birthday cake cutting, fireworks. Featuring Devin Callahan. Dancing with live band Tom Lovato and Friends – classic rock and roll hits of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. Business attire, After 5, uniforms, mess dress, formal wear. Reservations required. Tickets $69 each. P.O.W. Network, 417-336-4232.

10 Veterans show, Clay Cooper Theatre, 10 a.m. Call for ticket info: 417-879-6060.

10 Kimberling Area Library Children’s Program: Storytime with KDM Builders, 10:30 a.m. 45 Kimberling Blvd., Kimberling City. 417-739-2525.

10 Walmart Veterans Tribute Lunch at Branson Meadows, 4562 N. Gretna Rd., Branson. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. For more info, call Dee at 870-421-3511.

10 16th Annual Walmart Tribute to the Veterans Show, Mansion Theatre, 189 Expressway Ln, Branson. 8:30-11 a.m. No charge. Pre-show will start at 8:30 a.m. with show starting at 9 a.m. Event will be co-hosted by incredibly talented Barbara Fairchild and Roy Morris again this year. Special guest speaker: Award winning military film documentary producer, DAR Medal of Honor recipient, Bill Lowe. Walmart Veterans Tribute Lunch following at Branson Meadows, 4562 N. Gretna Rd., Branson. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. For more info, call Dee at 870-421-3511.

10 Pizza Ranch, Branson, FUNDRAISER. 1464 State Hwy. 248. 4-8:30 p.m. All tips and 10% of sales will benefit P.O.W. Network to pay for all OUR events and activities Nov. 5-11 during Homecoming. 417-336-4232.

10: Missouri National Guard’s 135th Army Band, Celebrate Service Concert, Branson Convention Center, 6 p.m.

11 Veterans Day Sunrise Service, College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, 7:00 a.m. 1-800-222-0525.

11 Annual Veterans Day Parade, downtown, 11 a.m. BVA 913, 417-294-0030.

11-14 Dogwood Canyon: Veterans Day discount, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. We’re proud to honor those who serve! From Tuesday, November 11 through Friday, November 14, veterans and active-duty military receive 50% off admission for themselves and up to three guests. 2038 West State Hwy. 86, Lampe. This special offer is available on weekdays only and applies to walk-up visitors. Please bring a valid military ID to redeem. For information: https://dogwoodcanyon.org/tickets/

12 Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon, 11:30 a.m-1:15 p.m. Cheryl Adair will share about Suitcases for New Beginnings, an outreach to foster children, and Ute Stalford of Norman, OK, will address “Christmas Then and Now: From Magic to Meaning.” Nondenominational event sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries. Point Royale Clubhouse, 142 Clubhouse Dr., Branson. To reserve, call 417-343-1418, by Nov. 10, $17. Christian Women’s Connection Stonecroft on Facebook.

13 Imagine Technical Institute (ITI) Open House, 4-6 p.m. Imagine Technical Institute (ITI) supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving competitive employment. Join us and learn more about the services we offer. 101 State Dr. Ste. 240, Hollister. http://imaginejobs.org/

14 ADAPT (Alcohol Drug Abuse Prevention Team) Coalition Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m. Please attend to learn more about substance misuse in Taney and Stone counties and how we as a community can help. 1756 Bee Creek Road, Branson. Meeting will be held in the Branson School District Board Room. Shelly Marlowe at marlower@branson.k12.mo.us

DECEMBER

11 Christmas Mini Musical production for the Branson Hollister Lions Club final meeting of the year, 6-9 p.m. 1015 State Hwy. 76, Branson. 520-371-0022.