News briefs from around the region

SHOOT LIKE A GIRL EXPERIENCE COMES TO PBR THUNDER DAYS IN RIDGEDALE (SUBMITTED) - Shoot Like a Girl offers women, men and families the opportunity to experience firearms, archery and more in a welcoming, hands-on environment. Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops, the Shoot Like a Girl trailer will be located inside the Fan Zone at PBR Thunder Days, Sept. 4 - 6, at the Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Ridgedale. The experience is open Friday, Sept. 4, 4 p.m. to close; Saturday, Sept. 5, 3 p.m. to close; and Sunday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m. to close.

CMN FAMILIES INVITED FOR EXCLUSIVE AIR SHOW EXPERIENCE AT WINGS OF PRIDE (SUBMITTED) – Friday, Sept. 4 CoxHealth welcomes Children’s Miracle Network families to the Branson Wings of Pride Air Show for an exclusive day experience at Branson Airport. Guests will enjoy premium viewing from the hospitality area during the Friday rehearsal, which is not open to the general public.

USACE URGES WATER SAFETY THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND (SUBMITTED) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds everyone to practice good water safety habits and to be courteous with each other over the upcoming Labor Day weekend. This weekend is one of the busiest times of the year at USACE parks and recreation areas. Expect more boats and swimmers on the water and maintain a safe speed and be vigilant for swimmers if you are boating. Always wear your life jacket when on or near water, don’t drink alcoholic beverages and operate a boat, never swim alone and stick to designated swim areas. Recreation information can be found online at www.swl.usace.army.mil, on Facebook at Facebook.com/littlerockusace and through the USACE mobile app at www.swl.usace.army.mil/Home/water-control-app.