September
29

2015 Most Wonderful Time of Year Parade

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The 3rd Annual “Most Wonderful Time of Year Parade” paying tribute to Mr. Christmas himself, the late Andy Williams.

Sat., Nov. 14, 10:00 am, Branson Landing

KOLR 10 will videotape the parade and select performances. It will be edited to run beginning Thanksgiving and rebroadcast throughout the holidays.

Grand Marshall will be Mel Tillis. Color commentators for the parade are Jason Pritchett and Ellen Petersen. Rick Thomas will be the on-stage emcee. The parade will showcase Branson’s star entertainers and includes a dozen live performances from the main stage in front of the Branson Landing fountains.

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September
28

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Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex will host its fourth annual “Think Pink” fundraising event, throughout the month of October, to benefit the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (BCFO).

“We want to invite the whole community to join us and raise awareness and support for the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks,” says Randy Brashers, President of Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex. “Not only is this for a great cause, but those that participate with a donation, will receive great discounts at our properties for the entire month of October.”

Guests of the IMAX Complex will be able to make a $2 donation to BCFO in return for a pink BCFO bracelet and a “Think Pink – Discounts for Donations” fundraising card allowing the bearer numerous discounts throughout the IMAX Complex and our Branson restaurants through October 31st.

The “Think Pink – Discounts for Donations” fundraising card includes the following discounts:

15% Off Food at:
* McFarlain’s Family Restaurant
* Montana Mike’s Steakhouse
* Florentina’s Ristorante Italiano

$1 Ice Cream Scoop:
* Annie B’s Ice Cream Shoppe

20% Off Shopping inside the IMAX Complex at:
* Legacy & Legend Gifts
* The Shadow Box
* Fabulous Finds Jewelry

Buy ONE, Get ONE 1/2 Price on:
* Giant Screen IMAX Adventures
* Live Shows in the Little Opry Theatre

“BCFO is excited to once again partner with IMAX to reduce the burden of breast cancer on families in the Ozarks,” says Crystal Webster, Executive Director of the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks. “The proceeds raised will stay in Stone and Taney County to pay household bills for those in treatment for breast cancer and to provide free screening mammograms for the uninsured.”

Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks is a local 501(c) 3 not-for-profit. BCFO is an organization of people reaching out to friends and neighbors who have been affected by breast cancer. BCFO offers personal support and comfort in real and practical ways. For more information regarding BCFO please contact (417) 862-3838 or online at www.bcfo.org.

For more information about Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex go online to www.bransonimax.com.

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September
28

Branson Women’s Expo

Posted In: Press Release by Ronni Haston


Ronni Haston
ronni.haston@gmail.com
Junior Auxiliary of Taney County
417-544-1896
www.jatcmo.org
P.O. Box 862
Hollister, MO   65673

Have fun shopping and help the children of Taney County. The first ever Branson Women’s Expo will be held at the West Wing Conference Center (White House Theatre) located at 2255 Gretna Rd on October 10-11, 2015. The event will promote a mixture of local businesses and direct sales opportunities with the common focus of health, home ideas, and style trends — all of which give women something to feel good about!

The Branson Women’s Expo will run Saturday, October 10 from 10 am-6 pm and Sunday, October 11 from 10 am-3 pm. Women will have the chance to connect face-to-face with trustworthy contractors, insurance professionals, home décor specialists, health care providers, and of course to shop to their hearts’ content. Get a jump-start on your holiday shopping with local and regional exhibitors offering everything from essentials to little personal luxuries. There is something for every woman at the Expo…whether you are looking for inspiration, relaxation or to get help managing life’s details, you’ll find the resources needed.

You will be helping the children of Taney County as you purchase the $2.00 entry ticket at the door, all of which will go to the Junior Auxiliary of Taney County (JATC). In addition, Usborne Books & More will give 50% of their proceeds to JATC. More than 55 vendors will participate in this first event, including 7 Stones Day Spa, AAA Insurance, B&L Outdoor Power, Parklane Jewelry, Jamberry, Lorrie-Taylor Arbonne, Matilda Jane Clothing, Nanny 2 U, Dazzle Me Designs, Binswanger Glass, Revive Studio, Shawn’s Sewing Center, Silpada Designs, Sho-Me Clean & Flooring, Younique and Jeunesse Global, to show and/or sell their products.

Businesses such as Cox Health, The Vacation Channel, Tanger Outlets, KRZK-FM, 102.9 and KOMC are the generous sponsors. JATC has been selected as the sole beneficiary of this first Branson Women’s Expo. Check out the organization’s website, www.JATCMO.org or call Membership Chair, Linda Lewis, at (417) 527-3963, to find out more or to get involved.

Currently, JATC members support and operate eleven projects including Women’s Crisis Center, Santa’s Gift House; College Readiness programs and scholarships; prom dresses for girls in need; stuffed animals for children in the local hospitals; Journey, a mentoring project for young women; Homework Helpers and Book Swap Stop, in which they provide snacks, enrichment programs, reading and homework help for children who live in extended-stay hotels/motels, and Heart of Arts, in which members donate art & craft materials and/or work on projects with adults with disabilities at Developmental Connections.

JATC is more than a nonprofit organization, it’s a group of women united by a single cause and dedicated to helping the children of Taney County. That’s the magic of JATC. It was chartered by a group of caring, enthusiastic women in 1998 and continues to grow and thrive throughout Taney County. Approximately 50 members annually contribute more than 4,000 volunteer hours and thousands of dollars as they strive to improve the mental, physical, social and emotional well-being of children in Taney County.

JATC is part of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries (NAJA), a non-profit organization founded in 1941 with headquarters in Greenville, Mississippi. NAJA has more than 15,500 active, associate and life members in 98 chapters located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee. The NAJA Graduate Scholarship Program has awarded more than $1,203,859 since its inception in 1963 to persons who work, or plan to work, directly with children. NAJA’s slogan is “Care Today-Character Tomorrow”.

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September
25

Excavation Work on Francis Street

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The Branson Utilities Department will be working with a property owner at 301 North Francis Street to install a new water line across Francis Street. The work will necessitate the complete closure of the road between Highway 76 and Gretna Road.

Work will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 and end by 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2015. The work will require closure of the sidewalk as well as both directions of traffic. Traffic control will be set up to alert motorists to this closure.

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September
23

Branson’s Stockstill Park Reopens Today

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September 23, 2015
Stockstill Park will reopen to the public on Wednesday, September 23. The park sustained heavy damage on July 2 and July 7 by flash flood waters from nearby Roark Creek and has been closed since then.
According to Parks & Recreation Director Cindy Shook, the playground, walking trails, picnic areas and restrooms are ready for public access. “The flood happened during our busy summer season, so it has taken a while to cleanup and restore the park” said Shook. “It was our goal to improve and enhance the park. We have planted grass seed and added mulch and landscaping” said Shook. “The fencing on the ball fields is still being repaired and we are waiting for new picnic tables to arrive for the pavilions, but we don’t want to let that stop us from reopening the park.” Pavilion reservations continue to be on hold until the new picnic tables arrive. Many thanks go to the volunteer groups that assisted in repairs to the park. “Stockstill Park continues to be one of our most popular parks and we look forward to the community enjoying it again” said Cindy Shook, Parks & Recreation Director.

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September
21

Road Closure This Week

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City of Branson Utilities Department crews will be extending a sewer line on Maddux Street next week between the intersections of 3rd and 4th Streets. This sewer line work will begin on Monday September 21, and is expected to be completed at the end of the work day on Wednesday, September 23, weather permitting.

The portion of Maddux Street will be closed during the work hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. Local residents living within the work zone will be provided access. Area traffic is requested to use alternate routes around the work zone.

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September
16

The three days of the Autumn Daze festival will feature homemade crafts, food, live entertainment and more.
Artisans and crafters will exhibit their work during the 42nd Autumn Daze Arts, Crafts & Music Festival in Historic Downtown Branson Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 17-19, 2015. Hours are Thursday & Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A POW-MIA remembrance ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday.
The festival is free to the public. Throughout each day the entertainment stage will feature FREE live music from some of Branson’s finest entertainers!
Crafters and artists from many states around the country will participate. Shoppers will find a wide variety of items including wood crafts, quilts, clothing, crocheted and knitted items, jewelry, hats, purses, ladies’ accessories, toys, floral arrangements, ironworks and collectibles. Many vendors will be demonstrating their techniques!
In addition to continuous entertainment and homespun wares, Autumn Daze will also feature a food court, a celebrity autograph booth, a Downtown Branson sidewalk sale and more. Sponsorship opportunities are still available!!
This is a juried craft show. Crafters seeking booth space may apply to the Downtown Branson Betterment Association.
NEW THIS YEAR – Branson’s Got Talent Show will be on our entertainment stage on Saturday, September 19th from approximately 1 pm to 4 pm. This talent show is open to all areas of talent and will be judged by Briahna Brett Perkins and members of music sensation group “Prince Ivan” – Brydon Brett and Aaron Ellsworth! First Place Cash Award is $300, Second Place is $150, and Third Place is $50. Call the DBBA office at 334-1548 to sign up to perform!

Entertainment Line-Up:

Thursday, September 17:

9:30 Debi Diamond – Pure Comedy Feud

10:00 Tim Hadler – Historic Owen Theatre

10:30 Craig Backstrom – Branson Center Stage

Little E – Radney Pennington

11:00 George Dyer – Dutton Theatre

11:30 The Golden Sounds of the Platters

12:00 Gordy & Debbie Wensel – Uptown Cafe

1:00 Jeanna Kilbane – Magnificent Seven

1:30 Absolutely Country/Definitely Gospel – God & Country Theatre

2:30 Brenda Meadows – Veteran & USO

3:00 Sting Ray Anthony – La Bamba Tribute

3:30 Sonshine Dance Troupe

4:00 Tonya White – Branson Center Stage

4:30 Kirk Hunter – Kirk Hunter Productions

5:00 Keith Allynn – A Neil Diamond Tribute

5:30 Premiere Dance Academy

Friday, September 18:

9:30 Debi Diamond – Pure Comedy Feud

10:00 Rich Watson – Smoke on the Mountain

10:30 Timothy Critchley – Central Stage

11:00 Amazing Acrobats of China

11:30 Tim Hadler – Historic Owen Theatre

1:30 All American Gospel – God & Country

2:00 Mario Rosales – Crystal Theatre

3:00 Kirk Hunter – Kirk Hunter Productions

3:30 Sonshine Dance Troupe

4:00 George Dyer – Dutton Theatre

4:30 Kodiak Brigade – Members Mitch Dyer, Kyle Knudsen, and Kristina Hughes

5:00 Donnie Lee Strickland – Central Stage

5:30 RPG – Ron Preston Group

Saturday, September 19:

9:30 Leroy New – Marty Robbins Tribute

10:00 POW – MIA Remembrance Ceremony

11:00 Bud & Lynda Lynn/ Rory Lynn

11:30 George Geisser – George Jones Tribute

12:00 Barbara Fairchild & Roy Morris

1:00 – 4:00 Branson’s Got Talent Show

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September
9

Gretna Road Mowing on Thursday

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City of Branson Public Works Crews will be mowing medians and right-of-way on Gretna Road this Thursday, September 10. According to Assistant Public Works Director Keith Francis, mowing crews will begin setting up safety signage at 6 am with mowing crews starting their work at 7 am. The speed limit on Gretna road in this Work Zone will reduce to 25 mph. Motorist traveling on Gretna Road are encouraged to slow down and watch for mowing crews in the Work Zone.

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September
8

Delays of up to six minutes can be expected at the bridge

Kimberling City – The long-term traffic impacts start Tuesday, September 8, at the Kimberling City bridge that carries Route 13 traffic over Table Rock Lake, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Drivers can anticipate up to a six minute wait to cross the bridge as contractor crews begin work to remove the bridge deck or driving surface one-half at a time.

Temporary traffic signals, installed at either end of the bridge, will regulate one-lane traffic across the bridge for the duration of the project. MoDOT traffic engineers working with the signal contractor will monitor the operation of the traffic signal to make sure it is working as efficiently and as effectively as possible.

Drivers who pull up to a red light will have to wait to allow all traffic coming from the opposite direction to “clear” the bridge before receiving a green light to proceed. Traffic sensors in the pavement will alert the signal controller that traffic is waiting.

Area drivers are urged to allow extra travel time to make it to their destinations.

Also, the open lane on the bridge will be narrowed significantly. Large recreational vehicles will find the open lane to be very confining. They are urged to allow extra travel time across the bridge or find an alternate route.

Project Summary:
• Replacing the bridge deck one-half at a time
• Replacing bridge components in areas
• Painting areas of the bridge
Prime Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc. of Boonville
Completion Date: May 2016
Total Project Cost: $10 million.
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