Your child is invited to have Supper with Santa.  It’s $6.00 per child and includes a Hamburger, Fries, a Drink and a Special Gift from Santa.  Be sure to bring your camera.  Dates and locations:

Dec. 16: 7 pm in Branson (Main); 417-334-1490
Dec. 21: 7 pm in Branson West; 417-272-8193
Dec. 22: 7 pm in Branson (Main); 417-334-1490

Advance reservations and payment are required.  If you have additional questions you, may call Rhonda Hall at 336-5774.

Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa will host the 12th annual “Breakfast with Santa” on Saturday, December 19th from 9 – 11:30 a.m. Proceeds will benefit Lives Under Construction Boys Ranch.

The event will feature a wonderful breakfast buffet, Santa arriving on a fire engine with toys for the children, a clown making balloon animals, face painting, kid’s crafts and activities, and holiday movies. Tickets are $14 for adults, $7 for children ages 4 – 12, and free for children 3 and under.

Call 334-1161, ext. 1711 for reservations

The last day of school in 2009 will be Friday, December 18.  Classes will resume January 4.

The regular Friday dismissal schedule will be in effect December 18.

Pepper Bellies Mexican Restaurant i sback.  Remember that great Mexican food we used to get down at 305 Main St. in Branson before the Landing was built? Well, we’re back and under the same ownership as before.

Our new location is is 5378 State Hwy. 265 (formally, Zoey’s Mediterranean Restaurant).
Open 6 days a week (closed Mondays). 10% discount to Stone & Taney county residents. Phone: 338-1058.

Join your fellow [Branson] Chamber Members to “Meet the Board” at Business After Hours hosted by the Titanic Thursday, December 17th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Enjoy good food, drink & prizes provided by the BLACC & CVB Board of Directors. This will also be one of your last chances to see the Titanic Movie Exhibit before it goes back into storage!

Please RSVP by 12/15/09 to [email protected] or call 417-334-4084, ext. 399. This event is free with donations being taken for Church Army – Branson & Christian Associates.

The Taney County Health Department will offer free H1 N1 vaccinations on Saturday, December 12 at the Junior High School.  Vaccinations will be given from 8 a.m. until 12 noon.

Anyone meeting the following criteria will be vaccinated:
Children age six months to 18 years of age
Parents or caregivers of children under age six months
Pregnant women with a written doctor’s order
Children under age nine who have already received the first dose of the vaccine (please bring records verifying the first dose)

Parents or guardians must be present with children under the age of 18.

Source: email Branson Schools

Branson, MO – Team members from all five Myer Hotels, Branson’s award-winning hotel company, recently participated in a food drive in support of Christian Action Ministries (CAM). Christian Action Ministries has served over 4,900 families already this year, more than 12,000 individuals. CAM Executive Director Joan Westfall accepted the donation and expressed appreciation for the continued support of Myer Hotels and all of the employees. “Heather Albaugh, Executive Housekeeper at Best Western Center Pointe Inn challenged the other 4 housekeeping teams within Myer Hotels—all teams responded with a tremendous effort.” stated Jeff Keen, Assistant General Manager of the Comfort Inn at Thousand Hills.

A total of 425 packaged food items were collected through the month of October with the Best Western Music Capital Inn placing first with 204 pieces collected. The Best Western Center Pointe Inn came in right behind in second place.

“We had fun contending to see which property could donate the most canned foods, and enjoyed helping CAM provide groceries to thousands of our neighbors here in the Branson area. We were blessed to be a part of this good effort and thank everyone who joined in the food drive,” expressed Chris Myer, Vice President of Marketing for Myer Hotels. In addition, Myer Hotels has challenged all other hotels in greater Branson to match or exceed their total.

About Myer Hotels

In the lodging business for over 40 years, the Myer family has actively contributed to Branson’s hospitality market for over 25 years and received numerous national awards. Myer Hotels includes the Best Western Center Pointe Inn, Best Western Music Capital Inn, Comfort Inn at Thousand Hills, Comfort Inn & Suites Branson Meadows and Comfort Inn West. The properties emphasize excellent locations, countless amenities and exceptional customer service while focusing on great value in the upper mid-scale area. For more information about these hotels please visit www.myerhotels.com.

Blue Eye, Missouri.  Vicky Vaughan, accomplished entertainer and singer, will be performing on Friday, November 20, 2009, at Morningside — The Home of the New Jim Bakker Show.  Her one hour concert begins at 7:00pm and will be a night to remember as she captivates her audience with her humor and her music which covers many generations from the oldies to contemporary to Christmas and even some written by her and her very talented family.

Vicky Vaughan is an internationally known recording artist and published author.  She has performed throughout the United States sharing her heart and talents through music, spoken word, teaching, and humor.  She is versatile in her style bringing to life both secular and Christian music.

The Morningside Concert Series is free and open to the public.  Morningside is located on Hwy 86 & 13 near Blue Eye, MO.  Morningside will also be live streaming the concert on the web via www.JimBakkerShow.com.  For information about Morningside call 417-779-9000.  For more information about Vicky Vaughan go to her website at www.Vickyv.com.

CHRISTMAS RUN FOR CAM

5K (3.1 mile) Run/Walk or 1 Mile

Saturday, December 12, at 9:00 a.m.

A benefit for Christian Action Ministries (CAM) A non-denominational local organization dedicated to providing caring assistance in Christ’s name to people in crises. CAM provides emergency assistance with food, clothing, prescriptions, rent, and utilities. In 2008, a total of 4376 families were given assistance by CAM.
Bins will be available for optional donations of food and toys.

Race Date & Time:  5k and 1 Mile events will start at 9:00 a.m.  Registration is from 8:00 to 8:50 a.m.

Location:  Dewey Short Visitors Center, located next to Table Rock Dam, Hwy. 165, Branson, MO.

Race Course:  Lakeshore Trail (asphalt surfaced trail.)  Scenic, gently winding, out & back course.

Information:  Becky Lowrance, Race Director 417-294-4775 or [email protected]

Entry Fee:  $25 for adults and $10 for kids 18 and under.

Entry fee includes high-quality long-sleeved T-shirt with custom event logo
Awards for 5k:  1st Overall Male & Female; 1st Masters Male & Female
Age group awards 3 deep for M&F 1-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75+_

The nation’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree provided by the National Park Service will again stop in Branson on its way to be lit in front of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C.  See the tree at 3 p.m. on Nov. 23 in front of the Sight & Sound Theatre.

Mayor Raeanne Presley will greet the tree, and there will be entertainment by Yakov Smirnoff, the cast of the Circle B Supper Show, New South, Doug Gabriel, the Haygoods and the Highway 76 Trombones. Also, actors and animals from Sight & Sound’s “Miracle of Christmas” will be on hand, according to producer Bill Lennon.

Each year, a tree is provided from a national forest for the honor. This is an 85-foot blue spruce from Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests near Alpine. Arizona. The tree will be decorated with 10,000 handmade ornaments.