By: Ashley Bench

Renowned apologist Dr. J.P. Moreland will present “Loving God with the Mind” at College of the Ozarks on Monday and Tuesday, September 24 and 25, at 7 p.m., in the Jones Auditorium.

Featuring highlights of Moreland’s recently published book, The Kingdom Triangle, Moreland will discuss the purpose for life and how to fulfill those purposes in a Christ-honoring way.

“We are very excited to have Dr. Moreland on our campus, as he is one of the foremost Christian apologists,” said Dean of Christian Ministries Dr. Justin Carswell. “He will help students learn how to live a life that flourishes.”

Currently, Moreland serves as a Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University in La Mirada, California. He has spoken and debated on over 175 college campuses around the country. Moreland has earned four degrees, authored and co-authored 30 books, co-planted three churches, served with Campus Crusade for Christ and worked as a bioethicist for PersonalCare Nursing Homes.

The “Loving God with the Mind” presentation is free and open to the public. C of O students will receive priority seating; remaining seats are available to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. For questions or more information, contact Christian Ministries at (417) 690-3446.

Help the Red Cross prepare for emergencies by donating blood: Eligible donors encouraged to give during National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month, and this year the American Red Cross asks everyone eligible to help prepare for emergencies by donating blood.
National Preparedness Month is designed to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, workplaces and communities.
The mission of the Red Cross is to help the public prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
One way you can support the mission is to become a regular blood donor.

Taney County Blood Drives, September 2012, Open to the public:

First Presbyterian Church, 420 W Main St, Branson MO, Mon Sept 24, 2012, 1:00p – 6:00p
Walmart Branson Hills, Wed Sept 26, 1:30p – 5:30p

Be sure to eat prior to donating blood.
Bring your Photo Id or Donor Card.
Refreshments for all donors.

Fall has arrived so beginning this week thru the entire month of September, we invite you to our “FALL” Into Music Festival. Because of Branson’s support we are happy to announce we are adding live music on Thursday evenings. Join us this month on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday as we showcase various local musicians from 5 – 7 pm!

Our musicians this week are:
Wednesday, Sept 12th: Dan McMasters on guitar and Lou Colbe on Bass;
Thursday, Sept 13th: Terry Laird, piano;
Friday and Saturday, Sept 14 & 15: The New Acoustic Jazz Trio with Dan McMasters, guitar; Steve Black, guitar; and Seth Darby on Bass.

Stop by after work to enjoy a glass of wine with your friends and help support our local live music! As always, we give our local residents a 10% discount on your take home purchases!

Mount Pleasant Winery
3125 Green Mtn. Drive
Branson, MO 65616
417-336-9463

By: Tyler Lopez

The Boger Gallery at College of the Ozarks currently is displaying the exhibition “Seeing Christ Through Darkness.” The exhibit runs through September 30 in the Boger Gallery, located on the ground floor of the Jones Learning Center.

Rounault was a modern artist, known for gloomy and depressing works associated with the Christian faith. Throughout his life, his work was rejected by the Church, and it was near his death that he received a church commission. Rounault’s work identifies with suffering, but also the salvation that Christ brought to the afflicted.

“Seeing Christ in the Darkness” features more than 35 original print from his Miserere Series, as well as works from Fleurs du Mal (I and II) and the Passion Series.The works displayed are from The Bowden Collection, Chatham, Massachusetts, a substantial collection built over many years and many trips to Europe.

This Boger Gallery event, sponsored by the College of the Ozarks Art Department and the Missouri Arts Council, is free and open to the public. Boger Gallery hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and 1-5 p.m. weekends. For more information contact Richard Cummings, Boger Gallery Director, at 417-690-2268, or e-mail [email protected].

Branson, MO – September 6, 2012 – The Ozark Mountain Legacy initiative recognizes the unique “Ozark Mountain Spirit” that permeates life in our community. This spirit flows from the area’s unique core values – Family, Faith, Friends, Flag, and ensuring a preferred Future. It has defined our area since its beginnings and continues to influence the way we live today.

“For over 100 years, Stone and Taney counties have been a ‘special place,’ both to live and visit. Our Ozark Mountain Legacy simply describes what makes us ‘special,’” said Jack Herschend, co-founder of Herschend Family Entertainment. “It also defines what we want to be in the future.”

Ozark Mountain Legacy acknowledges, however, that in order to preserve this ‘special place,’ we must be intentional. “The decisions that we make today in our local governments, businesses, schools, organizations, and families, will determine what this area looks like years from now,” said Dean Kruithof, Branson City Administrator. “The Legacy is a positive statement of our community’s values on which we can choose to build our future.”

Recently, several “catalyst” teams have been meeting in both Stone and Taney Counties. The goals of these teams are to help connect fellow passionate citizens who want to preserve the values of our culture and to create hands-on opportunities for community-wide engagement in passing on those values to the next generations.

Taney County Legacy Catalyst members have championed the Legacy Youth Institute, which is designed to equip young leaders to “shape the culture” as they position themselves to influence the future of Ozark Mountain Country. Starting this fall, ten Taney and Stone County high schools will send junior representatives to participate in the six-session program.

Stone County Legacy Catalyst members have developed EarthWise Recycling Center by partnering with Reeds Spring Schools and students, area businesses, and passionate volunteers. EarthWise will initially be open on Saturday mornings from 8:00 a.m. until noon at their location on the Reeds Spring High School campus. Both the EarthWise Recycling Center and the Legacy Youth Institute will kick off on Saturday, September 22nd.

“We hope that these opportunities will train and equip our youth to preserve and pass on the values of our community,” said Jory Rolf, Executive Director of Ozark Mountain Legacy. “When the youth become passionate about our area’s legacy, we can be sure that the Ozark Mountain Spirit will be transferred to the next generation.”

For more information about the Ozark Mountain Legacy initiative or either of these catalyst projects, please contact Ozark Mountain Legacy at (417) 598-1314, or visit www.ozarkmountainlegacy.org.

The 1st annual Rock the Spectrum event will raise money for Generation Rescue and directly help families affected by autism in Taney County, MO.

Friends from across the county will be coming out to dance, sing-a-long, eat and enjoy a fun night with DJ Imperial and Pearl Nation in support of helping children with autism, a disorder that currently affects 1 in 88 children.

Generation Rescue, Jenny McCarthy’s organization, mentors families, provides medical assistance to financially underserved children and generates national awareness for autism. Since inception, Generation Rescue has been the frontrunner in providing hope, pathways to recovery and information on how to treat autism and improve an autistic child’s quality of life.

As you may know, the numbers of children being diagnosed with autism are on the rise, now affecting 1 in 88 in the U.S. The rate is even higher in Missouri, where an estimated 1 in 72 children has autism, with the prevalence in boys at 1 in 46 and the prevalence in girls at 1 in 169.

This special concert will benefit Generation Rescue, which is dedicated to recovery for children with autism spectrum disorders by providing guidance and support for medical treatment to families in need.

“Rock the Spectrum” was created this year by Brent &; Cristal Hedrick in honor of their god- daughter who has autism. As a participant in Generation Rescue’s grant program, their god-daughter has seen great improvement from the medical treatment and assistance the grant provided. If you cannot attend, but would like to make a donation to support Generation Rescue we appreciate your support.

September 29, 2012 from 7:00 pm to 1 am at the Outback Pub.

Friends from all over will be coming out for a LIVE concert, food, drinks and fun “block party” activities.

Tickets range from $10 for general admission to $75 for the complete VIP experience with a backstage pass to the Artist Lounge and complimentary food and drink.
Purchase tickets today at http://rockthespectrum.brownpapertickets.com.

If you are interested in Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Annette Beavers at [email protected]

*MUST BE 21 TO ATTEND

American Red Cross Swim Lessons Offered
By: Turner Brock

College of the Ozarks, in conjunction with the American Red Cross’ “Learn to Swim” program, will offer swim lessons for two weeks, September 17-20 and September 24-27, at the Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex Natatorium.

Lessons are offered to children ages six months through 15 years. The “Parent and Child Aquatics” program, available to students six months to four-years-old, will begin at 5 p.m. nightly. The “Learn to Swim” program, available for students ages five to 15, will be offered in two different sessions. The first session begins at 5:30 p.m., and the second begins at 6:15 p.m. Participants will be divided into groups based on abilities, and each group will have its own instructor.

There are eight lessons in the program, and the registration fee per student is $60. Participants may register beginning Monday, September 17, by calling Associate Professor of Physical Education Bill Keeter at (417) 690-2567 or C of O Athletic Department at (417) 690-2393.

Kitchen, Pottery, and Pie Bird Collector’s show. Camden Hotel and Conference Center, Tanger Blvd.
Public Invited Free Saturday Sept 22 from 10am – 3pm Vendors from all over the U.S. Vintage & New Pie Birds and Kitchen related items.

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Be entertained this Labor Day Weekend with the music of Mary Ann Daversa on piano along with her husband, Jay on bass. They’ll entertain from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Mount Pleasant Winery. 3125 Green Mountain Dr. 417-336-9463. NO cover! Bring your friends and enjoy a “Pleasant” time! 10% discount for locals during this weekend – just show your ID!