Calendar of Events

February

25 • Lake Arts Council has announced that the Junior Duck Stamp display will begin Feb. 15 at the Osage Beach Public Library. The Ducks will make their way through the community over a 5½ week period, giving ample opportunity to be viewed by the public. They will be on display at the Osage Beach Public Library until Feb. 25. Then they will move on to the Camdenton Public Library until March 7. They will make their rounds to the Versailles Public Library and the Eldon Library in March.

25 & 26 • The Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Home, Business and Lake Living EXPO at The Regalia Hotel & Conference Center featuring vendors offering personal and business services. Hours are Friday 3-7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, go to www. camdentonchamber.com or call 573-346-2227.

26 • Polar Plunge will be held at Lake of the Ozarks State Park, Grand Glaize Beach. The Plunge starts at 2 p.m. with the Parade of Costumes happening beforehand. A minimum of $75 must be raised to enter. The Polar Plunge is a project of the Law Enforcement Torch Run(R) for Special Olympics Missouri. Contact Crystal at cschuster@ somo.org with questions.

26 • The Lake Ozark Daybreak Rotary hosts the annual Winterfest at Margaritaville Lake Resort. Music, dinner and a silent and live auction will be held. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, go to www. daybreakrotary.org.

27 • The Lake of the Ozarks Wedding Expo will be held at the Lodge of Four Seasons from 12-3 p.m. Local vendors will be on site to answer questions about products and services you might be interested in to plan your big day. For more information, go to www.getmarriedatthelake.com/weddingexpo.

March

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Drop in knitting/crochet from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Paint Box Cafe in Palisades Village on Hwy KK in Osage Beach. All skill levels are welcome. For more information call 573-374-6927

2 • American Legion Post 624 in Sunrise Beach serves our famous Chicken Wing dinner from 5-7pm. $12-4 piece dinner; $6-2 piece dinner and $2 single wing. Mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables included. NON-smoking bar and seating available. Call 573-374-6091 for information.

3 • Meet any Thursday for an old-fashioned sewing bee and social time with like-minded folks. Spools & Needles group meets from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring the project you are working on or one you would like to learn. Also bring a sack lunch, if you wish. For more information call the museum, 573-346-7191 or visit www.camdencountymuseum.org.

5 • An Indoor Garage Sale & Market Place will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Camden County Museum in Linn Creek. Many vendors will have a variety of items for sale. Admission is free. Lunch available for donation. For information or booth availability call 573-346-7191 or go to www.camdencountymuseum.org.

9 • A Museum Farm Market & Bazaar will be held at the Camden County Museum from 3-7 p.m. Vendors fill the museum with a variety of items. A meal is available for a nominal charge. You may check the facebook page of the market for the evenings menu. For more information, go to www.camdencountymuseum.org.

9 • Grandparents Raising/Caring for Grandchildren Support Group Meeting, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association Regional Training Center – Upper Level, 4821 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach. Physical, emotional, spiritual and personal support. Lunch provided. RSVP w/text or call Deb at 573-280-1659 or email crystal@mofosteradopt.

com by Monday, March 7 to reserve a seat.

10 • Lake Area Fiber Artists Guild meets from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Community Christian Church, N Bus 5 in Camdenton. Guild open to anyone with a fiber interest regardless of experience level. For more information, go to www.lakefiberarts.com or email lakefiberarts@gmail.com.

12 • Docent Training will be held from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Camden County Museum in Linn Creek. Training for all docents and volunteers connected with the Historical Society will be held. Led by experienced volunteers who will explain the history of the Society, Museum building, and area. Topics to be covered include (but not limited to) the make-up of the organization, daily procedures, special events, opportunities and responsibilities. All interested people are encouraged to attend this training. Lunch is provided. Please preregister by calling 573-346-7191.

12 • The 31st annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on the Water will be held starting at Captain Ron’s. Decorate your boat and join in or get a ticket on board the Celebration for $40 before Feb. 15 or $55 after. The Blessing of the Fleet is at 9:30 a.m. with takeoff at 10 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for best costume/ decorated boat. Tshirts can be purchased by calling the Lake West Chamber of Commerce at 573-374-5500.

12 • The 12th annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl on the west side of the Lake will begin at 5 p.m. Buses will be stopping at 11 restaurants/bars and five lodging establishments. Advanced wristbands are $10 or $15 the day of. For more information, go to www.lakewestchamber.com.

17 • The Lake Area Federation of Democrats will meet at Seven Springs Winer, 846 Winery Hills Estate, Linn Creek. Programs are at 6 p.m. with dinner orders taken about 5 p.m. The public is invited. For more information, call Tammy at 816-204-8130. 17 • Lake Area Federation of Democrats meeting, 6 p.m., Seven Springs Winery, 846 Winery Hills Estate, Linn Creek. Jon Karlen, candidate for Missouri’s 3rd Congressional District, will be the speaker.

18 • An audience participation mystery presentation of Presentation of “Touchtone “M” for Murder” will be held at the Camden County Museum at 6 p.m. Cost is $20 per person. Seating is limited and reservations are strongly advised. Call 573-3467191 ext 8 for reservations or go to www.camdencountymuseum.org for more information.

19 • The Sunrise Beach Little Theatre will be hosting a Spring Craft and Vendor Show on from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sunrise Beach Community Center, 15133 North Hwy 5, in Sunrise Beach. Baked goods/breakfast and lunch available at minimal cost. Booths are available to sell crafts or products. Call 913-7074580 or 309-338-8565 for cost and booth reservations. Admission to this event will be free.

19 • Lake of the Ozarks Newcomers/Longtimers is hosting a 1950s sock hop from 5-9 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Osage Beach. Tickets are $25 and are currently on sale. There will be a cash bar. The ticket price includes typical sock hop fare like hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and a dessert bar. Proceeds of the event will go to Tri-County Communities Care.

24 • Civil War Roundtable will meet at 6 p.m. at the Camden County Museum in Linn Creek. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the Civil War, Post-Civil War and the Indian Wars is welcome to attend.

26 • The Bridge and Dam Half Marathon, 5K and 10K will be held starting at 7:30 a.m. The route begins on Bagnell Dam, runs over the Community Bridge/Toll Bridge, onto MM and back. Participants can sign up for variety of distances. Money raised goes to the Lake of the Ozarks Fellowship of Christian Athletes. For more information or to sign up, go to www.bridgeanddamhalfmarathon.com.