Sports & Spa Night at Murder Rock – September 17, 2011

The Communities at Branson Creek would like to invite you to attend our Sports & Spa night at the Murder Rock Golf & Country Club club house this Saturday, September 17 from 5:30 to 9:00pm.
To cover the Sports side….we will have three screens of College Football, Oklahoma vs. Florida State, a Wings & Things buffet with Bud Light on tap and more for ONLY $10 per person!
For the Spa side….we feature fruit and cheese and champaign and 15 minute sessions of nail polish change, shoulder massage, foot reflexology and aromatherapy scalp massage, all for only $10 per 15 minute session!

This is an RSVP event and space is limited – you must call by Friday, September, 16 to attend. Call 417-334-7818 for more information or to reserve your spot at the Sports & Spa Night at Murder Rock!

Santa Tim and his helpers are back in Branson and visiting The Grand Village Shops this Friday, July 29th from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.

The Grand Village, known for its’ 26 unique shops, dining and artisans will welcome children of all ages at a very special Christmas in July Event. The event will include a Party with Santa at Mel’s Hard Luck Diner to include games, puzzles, cookie decorating, pictures with the Santa’s, gifts and back to school supplies complements of Walmart.

Carving of Santa’s by our own Peter Engler, Candle Making, Christmas Cookies, and gifts galore!

We will have Christmas Caroling all weekend, Thomas Kinkade’s Master Highlighter, Sales going on through-out the center and a toy drive to benefit the children of Joplin.

You are all invited in this special Christmas in July Celebration!

Kick-off of the event is Friday, July 29th at 8:30 am hosted by Santa and his helpers!

Take that special Christmas Photo with Santa on vacation!

The Legend of Kung Fu Special Appearance at 10 am

Surprise Special Guests through-out the morning.

Three days of Christmas Celebrations including specials through-out the center.

Caroling, a Special Appearance by The Legend of Kung with toys and free ticket give aways, and much more!

The Grand Village, welcoming Kids of All Ages!
www.grandvillageshops.com

KIDSITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE THRU THE SUMMER FOR YOUR CHILD.
brought to you by Kayla’s Kidsitting

If you find yourself in need for some time away from the kids to get some errands ran, need a date night with the hubby, some much needed time with just the girls….call Kayla’s Kidsitting. Kayla is available to watch your child at the Mid-American Mixed Martial Arts dojo or at your home. E-mail [email protected] or call 417-339-7955 to schedule your time slot.

If you choose to have sitting at the dojo……enjoy hours of fun with lots of indoor play, games, movies and snacks. Tell your friends and get a group together to enjoy a playdate in a safe and entertaining environment . Best of all no clean-up for you!

Kaylas Price: $4.75 per hour per child

Andrea Wilhelm
Mid-American Mixed Martial Arts

Join the relief effort for Joplin tornado victims
Choose from a number of ways to reach out to our
Missouri neighbors and businesses

Following the devastating storms in southwest Missouri on Sunday evening, your immediate action is requested to assist in the Joplin recovery efforts. Many members of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry have already contributed to this recovery, but vital resources are still in need. Donate money, items or your time through a variety of organizations that are on the ground serving in the Joplin area.

Monetary Donations
Joplin-native Sen. Ron Richard is encouraging Missouri businesses that are looking to help to call the donation desk at the State Emergency Management Agency command center in Joplin at 573.526.9364. The line is being used to coordinate large shipments of supplies and monetary donations from individual and corporate donors.

You can help immediately by texting the word “Redcross” to 90999 or by donating online on the American Red Cross website by clicking here. Donations will go toward the purchase of medical supplies, food and other basic necessities that families are in desperate need of right now.

Recovery Items
A number of items are also in demand, specifically bottled water, non-perishable food, can openers, toiletries, clothing (please have boxed and labeled), work gloves, and construction-grade trash bags. To locate a fundraiser near you, please visit the Joplin, Mo.,Tornado Recovery Facebook page.

Blood Donations
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks has issued a Code Red Alert for Type “O Negative” blood. Please consider making a blood donation at a center near you, if you are able.

Volunteer Your Time
Officials are asking for volunteers with medical skills to register at the Show-Me Response website or by calling 417-832-9500. All others are asked to wait 3 to 5 days to sign up by calling 800.427.4626 or 211.
If you have relatives or friends in the Joplin area that you have not been able to contact, please visit the Red Cross’s Safe and Well registry. Authorities are asking that you keep the phone lines clear by using text messaging and social networks on the Internet.

And to keep up-to-date on the latest news and aid requests, visit the KY3 News website.
Thanks in advance for stepping up to support Joplin as the community recovers from the tragic natural disaster. Please contact the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s office if you need further assistance as to how to make a contribution: 573.634.3511.

As most are aware, our friends and neighbors in Joplin, located about 100 miles from Branson, were devastated by a Category F5 Tornado on Sunday May 22. Although the horrific storms did not affect the Branson area physically, the impact of what has happened to our friends and neighbors in Joplin is heavy on our hearts, thoughts and prayers.

In addition, however, they need assistance and help in rebuilding their community and recovering their personal lives from the total devastation they have faced. The information on this page is intended to provide guidance on how you can assist in that effort in a manner that will get the most help to those that need it as quickly as possible.

JOPLIN, MO TORNADO INFORMATION

The outpouring of support from Hollister and Branson citizens and businesses continues. See below for opportunities and drop off sites in Hollister and the surrounding areas:

HOLLISTER DROP SITES:

• MEMCO, INC in Hollister (off the intersection of Hwy 65 & Hwy 86) have cleared out space in their warehouse, donated use of trucks and have coordinated to make deliveries to Convoy of Hope in Springfield. If you cannot make it to Memco, you may also drop off at the Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce Office inside the Taney County Airport behind Herrman Lumber. Contact Kim Crosby at Memco for additional information (417-297-0611). The following items have been approved and are needed:

Blankets (new or gently used/clean)
Pillows (new or gently used/clean)
Towels (new or gently used/clean)
Clothing & shoes (only NEW items accepted)
Socks and work gloves
Non-Perishable Foods
Pre-packaged (ready-to-eat) snacks
Bottled Water
Personal Care Items
Toiletry Items (shampoo, soap, etc.)
Baby Care Items (diapers, wipes, etc)
Laundry Detergent
Cleaning Supplies
Trash Bags (large, sturdy)
Paper Products
First Aid Supplies
Pet Food & Pet Supplies

• COUNTRY MART in Hollister. Customers who wish to participate may have $1, $3 or $5 added to their total at checkout. All 48 Pyramid Foods Stores will be participating in this program. The money raised will be given to the American Red Cross Greater Ozarks Chapter, specifically designated for relief in Joplin. For more information, please visit www.countrymartgrocery.com

• ARROWHEAD BUILDING SUPPLY in Hollister is collecting non-perishable food items to aid families in Joplin. Please drop off food items or first aid items to help get these families through this devastating time… Thank you for your support and contact us with any questions-

Hollister Location
181 Hollister Pointe Drive (Behind Lowe’s on Birch Rd)
Hollister MO. 65672
417-690-4733

Additional Contact Information:

Red Cross of the Greater Ozarks www.redcross-ozarks.org

United Way Dial 2-1-1 (seeking volunteers and donations) If the number is not operational, please call 800-427-4626.

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks www.cbco.org or 800-280-5337 (all types needed)

To check on loved ones, view the “Safe and Sound” registry of the Red Cross at www.safeandsound.org

Follow on Facebook – “Joplin, Mo Tornado Recovery” – find the page at http://www.facebook.com/joplinmo?ref=ts&sk=wall#!/joplinmo

Branson/Lakes Area Website – Online Directory of Resources http://www.explorebranson.com/spring/2011-tornado-donations.php

Grammy Award nominees, the Rhodes Sisters bring Gene Williams a page from his past as they guest star on to the “Gene Williams Country Music Television Show” to be telecast Dec. 26-27. Click here for more information.

BRANSON TEA PARTY – BRANSON, MISSOURI
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2009

Citizens of Branson, Missouri, popularly known as the Live Entertainment Capital of America, are singing out to the American People – “Come, make a stand!”

For over two centuries, America has held out the incredible promise of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness to all her citizens. America shines as the land of opportunity and individual freedom, but our freedoms are being cleverly stolen – eroded by an elected Government that has lost its way. We say it’s time for the REAL America to stand up, stand tall, and stand firm.

Want to make your voice heard? On Saturday, November 21, 2009, The Branson Tea Party Coalition will host a peaceful Constitutional Rally that will ring out “America First!”  Join us at 11 a.m. for a one-hour roadside demonstration which will be held on the Highway 76 Strip in the area stretching from The Apple Tree Mall all the way to Fall Creek Road. You are encouraged to bring your signs with messages of your concerns regarding the outrageous and questionable actions of our elected leaders. (Note: keep the messages civil, sincere, and appropriate for public viewing.) The roadside demonstration will be followed by a Speakers’ Forum/Tea Party Rally from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Join us for this inspiring event at AREA 57 next to the Dick Clark American Bandstand Theatre, located at 1600 W. Hwy 76. Branson, MO.

We are echoing the fervent calls for liberty made by Paul Revere, John Adams and Patrick Henry over 230 years ago. It is time for all Americans to remind not only our government officials, but our citizens as well, that we must work together to restore America to its original constitutional foundation.

We must put aside our differences and join forces as our country is now in the crosshairs of a full-out assault on our constitutionally-guaranteed freedoms as citizens of the greatest country on earth!

So let your voices be heard at The Branson Tea Party on Saturday, November 21, 2009. This is a non-partisan event; please join us and make a stand if you believe in America the Free! Sing out: America First!
For more information about this important event, contact Eric Farris – 417-334-7278 or by email: [email protected]

In a cooperative effort with Taney County OATS Bus, Christian Action Ministries has expanded their “Outreach Programs”. On May 19th Taney County OATS will be providing transportation to Christian Action Ministries Food Pantry on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for Taney County Residents. This outreach will enable many residents to obtain food for their families.

Transportation must be arranged with the Taney County OATS Bus by NOON Monday, May 18th. Call: Lynn Parker at 230-4019
OATS will accept monetary donations in exchange for transportation. Food Orders must be called in to CAM’s Food Pantry at 417-334-1157 by NOON Monday, May 18th.

Please help CAM and Taney County OATS spread the word to those in need that this service will be available to Taney County Residents. For questions or additional information please contact Joan or Julie, Christian Action Ministries Food Pantry at (417) 334-1157 or Lynn Parker, Taney County OATS Bus Transportation Food Orders (417) 230-4019.

“Support for the community, by the community.”

The First-Place winners from Billboard Magazine’s 15th Annual World Song Contest appeared on Saturday night to the great delight of an excited music loving crowd at The Mansion Theatre in Branson. The eclectic evening ran the gamut of styles from Rock to Pop to Country to Rap/Hip Hop and beyond. The performers haled from all over the United States and as far as Ireland and Republic of Ghana in West Africa.

The contest winners, chosen in eleven categories from thousands of entries, were invited to Branson to receive their awards and perform the winning songs, by contest organizer and legendary music industry veteran, Jim Halsey of the Halsey Institute. Halsey stated, “This is the most talented group of songwriter/ performers that we have ever seen in the Billboard World Song Contest. If I could, I would sign every one of them to a deal!”

In addition to the more than $30,000 in prizes awarded in the Contest, a panel of industry executives awarded three cash prizes for best live performance at the Branson event.

The contest and live performance winners are:

LATIN: 1st- Mariella Gonzalez (The Mariella Show)- Flyaway &
1st Place- Best Live Branson Performance – $5000 prize
COUNTRY: 1st- Rick Huckaby- Ain’t Enough Blacktop
2nd Place – Best Live Branson Performance $1500 prize
RAP: 1st- Derrick Ashong (Soulfege)- From The Soul
3rd Place – Best Live Branson Performance $1000 prize
ROCK: 1st- Jimi Anderson (Jimi Anderson Band)- Another Way To Run
POP: 2nd- Matt Gorney (The Specimen)- Do U Damage
CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN/GOSPEL: 1st- Carmen Calhoun- Dare 2 Be
R&B: 1st- Leah Tysse- You Don’t Scare Me
JAZZ: 1st- Alyse Black- Stood For Stand For
DANCE: 1st- Jeremy Yeremian & Alyson- Here With Me
ELECTRONICA/SOUNDTRACK: 1st- DJ Boom, Victoria Patchen, & Scotty Beam (The DBC)- Back To You
WORLD: 1st- Robert &Wendy O’Hearn & Paul McCann- Lost Sons Of Erin
AMERICANA/FOLK: 1st- Jared Scharff (Jared Scharff & The Royals)- Bedroom Eyes