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COUNTRY MUSIC SUPER STAR RANDY TRAVIS WILL PERFORM FREE CHRISTMAS SHOW TAPING TO BENEFIT FEED THE CHILDREN

Branson, M.O. (September 25, 2007)— Six-time Grammy and ten-time American Music Award winner Randy Travis will perform for a Christmas show taping at THE MANSION (189 Expressway Lane) for an evening of free entertainment Sunday, October 7 at 7:30.

The concert, sponsored by Feed The Children, is free and open to the public and will be filmed for an up-coming Feed The Children Christmas television special due to air later this year. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Travis will sing songs from his new Christmas album, "Songs of the Season".

For more information about the taping, or directions to THE MANSION, call
(417) 239-1333, or visit http://www.themansiontheatre.com/.

For more information about Randy Travis, visit www.randytravis.com

About Feed The Children

Founded in 1979 by Larry and Frances Jones, Feed The Children is consistently ranked as one of the ten largest international charities in the U.S., based on private, non-government support. The mission of Feed The Children is to deliver food, medicine, clothing and other necessities to families who lack these essentials due to famine, war, poverty or natural disaster. In FY 2005, Feed The Children shipped more than 183 million pounds of food and other essentials to children and their families in all 50 states and internationally, supplementing more than 1,463,065 meals each day. Since its founding, the organization has reached out to help those in need in 118 countries around the globe. For more information, please visit www.feedthechildren.org.

The American Presidents Museum, operated by the nonprofit educational organization the National Center for Presidential Studies, will partner with Target to create educational and fun programs designed to bring young visitors to the museum.

Grant monies will be used for educational development of programs, supplies for hands-on activities, and the addition of interactive displays within select exhibits, all under a program "Kids in the Museum."

"We couldn't be more pleased to have received national recognition from Target for our efforts," said Stormy Lynn Snow, executive director of the museum, and founder of the educational center. "Equally as important as their generous contribution of the $2,000 grant is the credibility this award gives our efforts."

The grant is part of ongoing efforts by Target to strengthen families and communities throughout the country. Since opening its doors, Target has given five percent of its income to organizations that support education, the arts and safe families and communities. Today that translates to $3 million every week.

"At Target, we are making a real difference every day through our grant-making program," said Laysha Ward, vice president, community relations, Target. "We're proud to partner with American Presidents Museum and the National Center for Presidential Studies as part of our ongoing commitment to give back to the communities where our guests and team members live and work."

Additionally, Target gives through signature programs that are designed to inspire learning in children and families. Programs include:

• Take Charge of Education®, a school fundraising program
• Target Field Trip Grants, a program that helps educators bring learning to life for students through the distribution of grants
• Ready.Sit.Read!SM, a program dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of reading in children
• Target House®, which serves as a home away from home for families of children receiving life-saving treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® in Memphis
• Target Volunteers, a program where Target team members and retirees annually donate more than 315,000 hours of time to more than 7,000 community-based projects

About American Presidents Museum

The American Presidents Museum is a collection based around American history and the history of the American Presidency. From the Oval Office to eras of history, visitors travel the growth of our nation and the leaders that have paved the way.

In addition to a magnificent collection of artifacts and dozens of exhibits, the American President Museum offers numerous youth based programs including Home School Days; Ben's Book Club — a reading club for grades K-8; Merit Badge University, programs for Scouts and a full calendar of special events and activities.

Having just celebrated is first year; the museum currently occupies temporary space at 2849 Gretna Road, in the former Majestic Steakhouse Building, while establishing a building fund to raise capital for a full educational center and museum campus.

"As a nonprofit educational center and museum, we rely heavily on grants and corporate donations for our funding. We hope that this is a stepping-stone to a long road of support from the community and businesses across Southwest Missouri," said Snow. "Our biggest challenge is finding a permanent home."

The American Presidents Museum is open daily Monday — Saturday 9 a.m.—4 p.m. and welcomes young visitors at no charge for general admission with paying adults, in an effort to encourage more area families to take advantage of the many programs offered. For more information about the museum and its programs, visit their website at www.americanpresidentialmuseum.com.

About Target

Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at 1,502 stores in 47 states nationwide by delivering today's best retail trends at affordable prices. Target is committed to providing guests with great design through innovative products, in-store experiences and community partnerships. Whether visiting a Target store or shopping online at Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly differentiated items. Target (NYSE:TGT) gives more than $3 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs. Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs.

The Branson Veterans Task Force will be holding a luncheon during Veterans Week, Nov 7, 2007 10:30 A.M. at the All American Cafe 239 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, Branson, MO. This luncheon is for the Blue Star & Gold Star Mothers & Gold Star Wives. A Blue Star mother is a mother who has a child currently in active duty, a Gold Star Mother is a mother who lost a child in conflict and a Gold Star Wife has lost a husband in conflict. If you are a mother or a wife, we would be so honored to have you at this program and luncheon. This is a moving ceremony and has offered much healing to those attending.
For reservations and more information please call the Branson Veterans Task Force 417-337-8387. If you do not fall under the category of a Blue Star & Gold Star Mother or Gold Star Wife, you are welcome to attend for a minimal cost. Please put this wonderful event on your calendar. Again, reservations are required 417-337-8387.