CALENDAR OF EVENTS February
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3 • A support group meets at Lake Ozark Christian Church (LOCC) each Wednesday, at 6 p.m. beginning February 3. The “Grief Matters” series is open to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one, whether recently or if it has been some time ago. Pastor Ron Trimmer will lead the series which offers help to those suffering through the grief process. The group meets in the church All Purpose Room located at 1560 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
19-21 • The annual Lake of the Ozarks Mardi Gras Pub Crawl will be held over several days this year. The LOZ Mardi Gras Pub Crawl Passport will be held at participating venues for three days. Participants using the App will be entered into various prize drawings if they visit half of the participating stops. Those who visit all stops will be entered into prize drawings as well as the chance to win a $1,000 cash prize. For more information, go to www. lakepubcrawl.com.
6 • The Abbey Road Warriors will be performing at the Royal Theatre at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students/children (ages 3-18). Call 573-378-6226 for more information or go to www.theroyaltheatre.com.
21 • The Lake of the Ozarks Wedding Expo will be held at the Lodge of Four Seasons Granada Room. From noon-3 p.m. Vendors, food tastings, a fashion show, and prizes will be available. For more information, go to www.getmarriedatthelake.com/wedding-expo.
8, 15, 22 • Bingo is played at the Elks Lodge in Laurie (174 Elks Lane) every Monday. Doors open at 11 a.m., play at 12:30 p.m. No concessions. Lots of space for social distancing, and masks are required. No Smoking in building. For more information, call 573-374-4781. 13 • Home Grown Fishing Market will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Community Christian Church in Camdenton. Custom and handmade fishing tackle from Missouri craftsmen will be for sale. Guest speakers and lure raffles will be held. To be a vendor call 847707-1917. Cost to enter is $5. All entry fees go to support five Camdenton area charities. 14 • Renew your wedding vows for free at Bridal Cave from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, go to www.bridalcave. com. 15-20 • The 25th annual Winterfest will be hosted by the Lake Ozark Daybreak Rotary. The theme this year is “Then and Now.” The event is an online virtual auction opening Feb. 15 at 8 a.m. and closing at 10 p.m. on Feb. 20. For more information, call 636-3465086 or go to www.daybreakFebruary 5-March 4, 2021
26 & 27 • The Home, Business & Lifestyle Expo will be held at the Lodge of Four Seasons Campana Hall. Hours are 3-7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. A wide range of products and services will be on display from vendors. For more information, go to www. camdentonchamber.com/ home-business-lake-livingexpo. 27 • The annual Polar Plunge will be held at the Lake of the Ozarks State Park #2 in Osage Beach. Plungers jump into the Lake at 2 p.m. with the parade of costumes happening beforehand. Participants must be at least 10 years old and raise a minimum of $75 by event day. Money raised goes to Special Olympics Missouri. The theme this year is “Jurassic Times Call for Jurassic Plungers.” For more information, go to www. somo.org.
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Bingo is played at the Elks Lodge in Laurie (174 Elks Lane) every Monday. Doors open at 11 a.m., play at 12:30 p.m. No concessions. Lots of space for social distancing, and masks are required. No Smoking in
building. For more information, call 573-374-4781. 3 • Pizza for a Purpose will be held at Redhead Lakeside Grill. Food, a silent auction and prizes will be held. Tickets are $10 before March 1 or $15 after. The event benefits the Children’s Learning Center. Go to CLC Pizza for a Purpose Auction on Facebook for more information. 6 • The 19th annual Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days will be held at the Regalia Hotel & Conference Center and Osage National. This year it is a one-day event will feature programs from The Dickerson Park Zoo and the World Bird Sanctuary. Go to www.lakeoftheozarkseagledays.com for a full schedule. 6 • The Spring Garage Sale at the Camden County Museum will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Vendors will have booths with a variety of merchandise for sale. For more information, go to www.camdencountymuseum.org. 6 • The Tri-County YMCA will host the 3rd annual Whobilation 5K at 9 a.m. Cost is $35 and includes a Seuss-style brunch. For more information, call 573-348-9230 or email ksovcik@lakeymca.org. 10 • The Museum Farm Market and Bazaar is open from the season every Wednesday through December from 3-7 p.m. at the Camden County Museum. Many vendors fill the museum and (in favorable weather) the lawn. Call 618447-0726 for more information. A meal is available for a nominal charge.Check the facebook page of the market for the menu of the evening. 11 • The Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau annual dinner will be held at Margaritaville Lake Resort from 5-8 p.m.. Cost is $35 per person. RSVP required to attend. There will be dinner, presentations and silent auction. For more information, call 573-348-1599.
12 • Pizza for a Purpose will be held at RedHead Lakeside Grille. The event benefits the Children’s Learning Center in Camdenton. Food, a silent auction, prizes and entertainment will be held. Tickets are $10 before Marh 1 or $15 after. Go to www.clcforkids.org. 13 • The annual Lake Ozark St. Patrick’s Day Parade will begin at 1 p.m. on the Bagnell Dam Strip. 13 • The St. Patrick’s Parade on the Water will begin at Captain Ron’s with the Blessing of the Fleet at 9:30 a.m. and takeoff at 10 a.m. Decorate your boat and crew and join in the parade making stops at various waterfront restaurants. For more information, go to lakewestchamber.com/stpats-water-parade. 13 • The St. Pat’s Pub Crawl on the west side of the Lake will be held. Wrist bands are sold to ride buses to more than 12 participating locations. For more information, go to www. lakewestchamber.com. 20 • The Lake West Business Expo will be held at Lake Christian Academy in Sunrise Beach. Local businesses will showcase their products and services from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sponsored by the Lake West Chamber of Commerce, the event is free. For more information, go to www.lakewestchamber.com. 25 • The Civil War & More Round-table Discussion Group meets the fourth Thursday of each month, March through October. For more information call the museum at 573-3467191 or visit www.camdencountymuseum.org. 27 • The Camden County Museum is hosting a Spring Craft Show from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Many crafters with a variety of items for sale. Admission is free. Lunch available for donation. For more information or booth availability call 573-346-7191 or www.camdencountymuseum.org.
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