September 18th at 10:00 A.M. a “Silent March” will be held starting from the former Whelchel Funeral Chapel parking lot, 310 S. Commercial, Branson. It will proceed down Commercial to Main St. taking Main St. down to the Town Square at the Branson Landing where a short commemorative service will be held for those who have not returned from WWII, Korea, Vietnam or Desert Storm. “Help bring them home.” Carroll French is the BVTF chairperson for this event Contact 417-337-8387. All are invited to attend.

9/11 “Branson Remembers”
A beautiful and moving ceremony will be held in observance of the tragedy which changed the world. 8:00 A.M.will be held at Branson Landing. Ground zero survivor of the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon, Sgt. Maj. Tony Rose will be the guest speaker. 7:00 a.m. Fire Fighters, Police Officers and First Responders will be provided a FREE breakfast prior to the event. Steve Weyher is the BVTF chairperson for this event. For more information contact 417-337-8387. All are invited to attend.

CAM’S  (Christian Action Ministries) 2nd Annual Gospel Sing-Off is almost here!

Sunday, September 3rd at 3PM

Sight & Sound Theatre (1001 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway)

Adults:  $12.00   &   Children:  $6.00

For reservations, please call 1-800-785-1550

Bob Hubbard will once again emcee this event.   Judges include:  George Dyer, Barbara Fairchild, Ronnie Page, Ben Dutton & John Bartley.  The show will open with a guest appearance by George Dyer.

The 12 finalists performing are:

A Quartet assembled by Lynda Lynn

Peterson Family Band

Jericho

A Quartet from Desoto, MO

The New Joy Quartet

Psalmody

Todd Braschler

Sarah Clemmons

One For All

Matt’s Family Jam

Shelley Luginslad

Zach Svoboda

The finalists will be competing for $3000 in cash prizes from Branson Tourism Center.

Last year’s winners, Sons of the Silver Dollar, will give a closing performance as well as announce this year’s winner.

CAM’S Gospel Sing-Off is 2010’s major fundraiser to support the CAM Food Pantry, which provided services to 5,881 families in 2009, accounting for assistance to 14,817 individuals in Taney County.  This marked an increase of 34% over 2008, and 2010 numbers are ranging even higher.