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15 Boutique Crawl

Grab a few friends and head out for a day of shopping at the spring Boutique Crawl. Our guide shows you were to go and how to participate.

29 Season Opener

Many waterfront restaurants are opening for the seaon and the list of live music performances is growing. Check out who’s playing in the area.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

March

25 • The Lake West Chamber Business Expo will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Lake West Christian Academy. Free admission and parking. Meet with business owners to see their products and services. For more information, call 573-374-5500 or go to www.lakewestchamber. com.

25 • The Bridge and Dam marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K will be held at 7:30 a.m. starting/ending in Lake Ozark. The racing event raises money for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Participants can sign up for any of the lengths of races. For more information, go to www.bridgeanddamrace. com.

25 & 26 • Alhonna’s Spring Classic Buddy Bass Tournament will be held over two days. Hours are 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. Entry fee includes a complimentary breakfast at 6 a.m. each morning for tournament participants at Bobber’s Restaurant. Payback is awarded for total weight. Entry is $110 per boat. For more information, go to www.thealhonnaresort.com/ buddy-bass-tournament.

25 & 26 • The Mid-Missouri Collector’s Show will be held at the Osage Beach Elks Lodge. Hours are Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Buy, sell and trade. Free appraisals will be offered. Coins, currency, gold, silver, sports cards and memorabilia and other collectibles will be showcased. For more information, call 573-280-4512.

25 • The American Legion Post 624 in Sunrise Beach will host a chili cookoff from 2:30-6 p.m. Entry fee for participants is $10 to have your chili judged or $5 to taste all of the chili. Music by Backtracks will be provided.

30 • A Wine Dinner will be held at JB Hook’s at 6 p.m. to benefit LOTO Powerfest. A

four-course dinner and wine will be served. Cost is $100 per person. For more information, go to www.lotopowerfest.com.

APRIL

1 • A Spring Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Camden County Museum. Admission is free. Lunch available for a donation. For more information, call 573873-2990 or go to www.camdencountymuseum.org.

1 • The Spring Boutique Crawl will be held at 16 different Lake of the Ozarks boutiques. Stores are open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. offering specials, giveaways, beverages and snacks and other entertainment. For more information, go to the Lake of the Ozarks Spring Boutique Crawl on Facebook.

1 • The Newcomers/Longertimers fundraising Sock Hop will be held at the Elks Lodge in Osage Beach from 5-9 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Tickets are $25 and includes a hamburger/hot dog, fries, sundae bar and live DJ. Cash bar. Proceeds to benefit the N/L Scholarship Fund. For information or reservations, contact Patti Cook by March 18 at Patticookie53@gmail. com or 563-340-5416.

1 • The Lake Arts Council will present the 2023 Lake Arts Variety Showcase at the Little Theater at the Camdenton Middle School. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students (K-12) or bring the whole family for only $20. Tickets will be available day of at the door. For more information contact the Lake Arts Council at 573-964-6366 or you can email administrator@artsatthelake.com.

5, 12, 19 & 26 • The Camden County Museum will host a Farm Market & Bazaar. This is the first market of the season. It is held every Wednesday through December 13 from 3-6 p.m. Food is available for a nominal fee. For more information, call 573-873-2990 or go to www.

camdencountymuseum.org.

8 • The City of Linn Creek annual Easter Egg Hunt from 1-3 p.m. at the LOSA soccer fields. Meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs. Kids will be sectioned off by age range. There will be inflatables, face painting, music, and Roscoe’s Ice Cream Truck.

15 • The 3rd annual quarter raffle and live auction, a fundraiser for the Tri-County YMCA, will be held at the Lodge of Four Seasons. Doors open at 5 p.m. for Bids & Bubbly. For more information, go to www.lakeymca. org.

15 • International Girl is hosting the 2023 State Pageant for Missouri, Illinois, Iowa and Kansas. Open to all ages and will be held at The Sanctuary Event Center. Entry fee is $150 and registration ends March 30. Go to www.internationalgirlpageant.com for more information.

15 • Radio-Active Players, a talented troupe of actors, will be performing in the style of Old-time Radio at Barista GO Coffeehouse on State Rd KK. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show is at 7 p.m. Call Beth at 913-909-8603 or Will at 573462-6623.

15 & 16 • The Spring Big Bass Bash will be held at Grand Glaize State Park (PB2) from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. both days. One day tournament fee is $140 and two-days is $190. For more information and to register, go to www.midwestfishtournaments.com.

20-22 • The Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the 72nd annual Dogwood Festival. Food and craft vendors, entertainment, contests and pageants, a parade, carnival and many other events will be held. For a full schedule, go to www. camdentonchamber.com

21-23 • The Spring In-Water Boat Show will be held at Dog Days. Marine dealers and boating-related vendors will be on hand featuring the lat-

est products and services. For more information, go to www.OzarkBoatShow.com.

21 & 22 • A Melodrama and Spaghetti Supper will be held at the Camden County Museum in Linn Creek. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. with the play at 7 p.m. This is the first dinner theater of the season. Tickets are $20/person. For more information, call 573-8732990or go to www.camdencountymuseum.org.

22 • The Wine in the Vines 5K run and 1K walk will be held at Seven Springs Winery. Participants will receive a swag bag with a T-shirt and stemless wine glass. The 5K will begin at 1 p.m. with a glass of wine served at the end of the finish line. The fun walk will be held at 2:30 p.m. where you’ll walk through the vineyard with five tasting stations. Cost is $45 for each event, or $80 for both. DJ John Marsi will be entertaining from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Live music by Mitch Shields will be from 3-6 p.m. To register, go to www.sevenspringswinery. com/events.

28 • A Ladies Tea from the Fabulous Fifties will be held at 2 p.m. at the Camden County Museum in Linn Creek. Cost is $15. The tea is presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution and the museum. For more information, go to www.camdencountymuseum.org or call 573-873-2990.

30 • The 2 Cool 4 School Car Show/5K will be held at the Versailles City Park. The 5K begins at 8 a.m. with day-of registration at 7 a.m. Cost is $20 in advance or $25 day-of. Car show hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Prizes will be awarded at 4:30 p.m. Cost to register a vehicle is $25 in advance or $30 day-of. Multiple classes available. A silent auction, food trucks and other entertainment planned. For more information, go to the 2 Cool 4 School Car Show/5K on Facebook.

Join the (social) club

Newcomers/Longtimers host events, fundraiser

Whether you are new to the Lake of the Ozarks area or are a long-time resident, full-time or part-time, you may be interested to know about a women’s social organization called Newcomers/Longtimers.

They are a group of about 300 women committed to making a difference in the community by fundraising for local charities and providing scholarships to local students. And they do this while socializing.

Each month, from October to May, Newcomers/ Longtimers offers a variety of activities for members only as well as many that may include spouses or guests. Monthly activities include Cards & Games, Dining Out, Luncheons, Bunco, Happy Hour, Single Ladies’ Dining Out and Working Women Dining Out. Special activities include book clubs, craft groups, day trips and recreational activities such as pickleball and bowling.

Newcomers/Longtimers on Facebook

Newcomers/Longtimers invites women to discover more about their organization’s activities. For more information and a schedule of upcoming events, go to www.newcomerslongtimers.com.

S OCK H OP

The last couple of years have most of the country longing for simpler times when drag racing was seen on the Strip, drive-in and 3D movies were all the rage, friends hung out at the local drugstore soda fountain,

everyone owned a hula hoop, Elvis Presley had girls fainting, and rock ‘n’ roll blared from car speakers. Whether those days bring back fond memories or you just wish you had been old enough at the time to remember them, you can experience the 1950s for one special night this spring.

Almost since its inception, Newcomers/Longtimers has supported the Lake area through a variety of fundraising activities, the largest being the annual Home Tour. The Home Tour has not been held since the pandemic began and until it can resume, the organization is hosting a Sock Hop in its place to raise money. It will be held April 1 at the Osage Beach Elks Lodge from 5-9 p.m. Proceeds from the Sock Hop will be added to the Newcomers/Longtimers scholarship fund. Each year Newcomers/ Longtimers awards scholarships to students wishing to complete their education or return to school. Now more than ever, students are struggling to find the financial resources to complete their education. By providing scholarships, Newcomers/Longtimers help make that possible, so polish up those saddle shoes, pull out that letterman sweater, and step back into the 1950s for a night of flashback memories and support of the Newcomers/Longtimers scholarship fund.

For additional information or ticket purchase email: newcomerslongtimers@yahoo.com

The annual Sock Hop will be held April 1 in Osage Beach. The event raises money for the Newcomers/ Longtimers Club’s charities.

by Doug Beck

Launching your boat for the season

Lake of the Ozarks has over 70,000 docks and over 160,000 boats that are here year-round. Add the number of visitors and tournament fishermen and the number of boats greatly increases. So does the congestion at the boat ramps and marinas.

When using a boat ramp, here are some steps to ensure that you have a smooth experience at the boat launch.

The first step is to get your boat ready away from the launch area itself. This will make sure that you aren’t blocking any other boaters who are waiting to use the launch — keeping everybody happy.

Prepare your boat away from the ramp to avoid creating unnecessary delays at the launch area.

Some of the steps you can take care of before approaching the ramp include:

• Removing all the tie-downs, with the exception of the; winch line.

• Loading any additional supplies and equipment into the boat;

• Inserting the drain plug; Disconnecting the trailer’s brake lights – so you don’t burn out any bulbs;

• Removing the motor travel supports, if used; and

• Putting the trim up to prevent hitting the prop when launching.

• If you’re launching the boat by yourself, you can attach a line to the bow to steady the boat upon its release. If you have two persons launching the boat, and one is staying in the boat, you may not need a bow line.

Launching Your Boat

Now that you’re ready for launch, approach the boat ramp and back the trailer into the water.

Go far enough so that your trailer tires are in the water but not the axle bearings. The cooling water intake holes on the lower unit of the engine should be submerged.

At this point, apply the parking brake on your towing vehicle. If at all possible, you want to keep the wheels of your towing vehicle out of the water.

Now, gradually release the winch line and slowly reverse the boat off of the trailer and into the water.

Once in the water, secure the boat to the dock and promptly move your vehicle and trailer away from the launch. This will avoid blocking any boaters waiting to use the launch.

If you anticipate any kind of engine problems, it’s a good idea to start the engine and let it warm up while your boat is still attached to the winch line, and before reversing the boat off of the trailer. If your engine doesn’t start, it’s a lot easier to retrieve your boat if it is still on the trailer.

Remember to follow good boating etiquette by preparing your boat away from the launch area to prevent unnecessary delays for other boaters. Remember, like when launching your boat, the proper etiquette is to unload all your extra fuel and equipment away from the launch, so as not to delay other boaters.

Retrieving your boat

When it’s time to retrieve your boat, it’s a great idea to have someone at the boat launch to ‘spot’ for you. This is especially important if you are dealing with a steep boat ramp.

Both you and your spotter should be keeping an eye out for any pedestrians or other boats in the area.

Get your towing vehicle and trailer ready and then wait for your turn.

When it’s your turn to retrieve your boat, back your trailer into the water until two-thirds of its bunks or rollers are submerged. Like launching your boat, you should keep your towing vehicle’s wheels out of the water unless absolutely necessary. Next, attach a bow line to the boat in order to steady the retrieval process.

Now maneuver or cautiously drive your boat close enough to attach the winch line.

Once the winch line is attached, shut off the engine and tilt the engine up. Crank the winch line to pull the boat up the trailer. Stay out of the direct path of the winch line in case it breaks.

Once your boat is well secured, tow your trailer out of the water and away from the boat ramp; out of the way of others.

Now it’s time to begin your preparation for the road. Remember to remove your drain plug, pump or drain any water out of the bilge, and drain the live-wells or bait-wells if you have them.

To stop the spread of aquatic species, it’s also important that you clean your boat before you leave the ramp area. Some states have specific requirements that must be followed to stop the spread of aquatic species, so check the regulations in the state where you are boating. As a rule, you should always remove all plant materials from your boat.

Get ready for the season at Expo

March 25 | Lake Christian Academy

The Lake West Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Business Expo March 25 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Lake Christian Academy. Meet with local business owners and managers to see the products and services available in the area. From contractors to help you with that home improvement project to local non-profits that you might be interested in supporting, find all the information you need in one place.

Free admission and parking. Lunch and snacks will be available as a fundraiser for the academy.

For more information, go to www.lakewestchamber.com.

offered by Lake area businesses. Lake West Chamber of Commerce on Facebook

FISHING

by John Neporadny, jnoutdoors.com

The Fishing Report

Your guide to catching fish at LOZ!

The lake level was 654.1, generation of 10,000 cubic feet per second (CFS) decreasing to 4,000 CFS throughout the week for a level of 654.2 by the weekend. Surface temperature at Bagnell Dam was 50 degrees. Truman Lake was at the 707.1 level.

To Note: The Lower Lake is from the dam to the 22mile mark; Mid-Lake is from the 22- to 44-mile mark, the Upper Osage is from the 44-mile mark to the Route 65 Bridge.

Tournament Results: Lawson Hibdon and Dirk Sluyter won the Bass World Sports tournament last Sunday with five bass weighing 20.03 pounds.

Bagnell Dam spillway/Osage River

Water clarity: Stained. White bass: Fair on small swimbaits and jigs in the eddies.

Lower Lake

Water clarity: Clear. Black bass: Fair on crankbaits, suspending jerkbaits and Ned rigs along rock transition banks in coves. Crappie: Good on bobber-and-jig setups 4 to 8 feet deep along secondary points.

Gravois

Water clarity: Upper end is murky and lower end is clear. Black bass: Good on suspending jerkbaits and Alabama rigs along main and secondary points. Crappie: Good on jigs 12 feet deep under docks.

Mid-Lake

Water clarity: Clear. Black bass: Fair to good on suspending jerkbaits, jigs, crankbaits and spinnerbaits along rock transition banks in coves. Crappie: Excellent on bobber-and-jig setups 3 feet deep along secondary points and in the middle of creeks around shad schools. White bass: Good on jigs along secondary points and in the middle of creeks around shad schools.

Grand Glaize

Water clarity: Muddy. Black bass: Fair on Alabama rigs, jigs and jerkbaits along creek channel swings. Crappie: Fair on jigs in brush and along docks 5 to 10 feet deep.

Niangua

Water clarity: Murky. Black bass: Fair on crankbaits, suspending stickbaits and jigs along docks in coves. Crappie: Good on jigs 5 to 6 feet deep along drop-offs near flats. White bass: Good on jigs along drop-offs near flats.

Upper Osage

Water clarity: Clear. Black bass: Slow on Chatterbaits, spinnerbaits and square bill crankbaits along secondary points. Crappie: Fair on minnows and jigs 10 to 15 feet deep around docks.

Truman Dam spillway

Water clarity: Stained. Crappie: Fair on jigs and minnows in the dead water channel. White bass: Fair on jigs along the rock riprap when water is running. Catfish: Fair on cut shad in the dead water channel.

Sources: Guide Alfred Chapman (573-465-3810), www.lakeozarkfishingguideservice.com; Big Ed’s Guide Service (573692-6710) www.bigedsguideservice.com; Guide Jack Uxa (573-434-2570) www.lakeoftheozarksfishingguide.com; Guide John Blankenbeker (573-280-1455); Guide Terry Blankenship (573-480-2835); Guide Jim Dill (573-204-9005) www.jamesdillguideservice.com; Fitz Fishing (573-693-9299); Bryants Osage Outdoors (573-374-2278); Casey Scanlon (913-449-3176) and Cody’s Bait & Tackle (660-723-5115). Tournament Results— Thanks to www.bassingbob.com.

Local tournaments

Lake area golf events for charity

HK’s Lake of the Ozarks Open benefitting Lake Regional Health System is one of the lake’s favorite traditions. Play stretches across two days — Sunday, May 21, and Monday, May 22 — and two Lake of the Ozarks premier golf courses — The Cove and Porto Cima.

“All proceeds from this year’s event will support local heart care,” said Peter Brown, chairman of the HK’s committee. “Our community is blessed to have an exceptional heart program right here at Lake Regional and ensuring access to the latest heart care technology and advancements is essential.”

In addition to golf, the schedule of events includes a Rooftop Party at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at The Lodge of Four Seasons Rooftop Bar for

all players and select sponsors. Saxophonist Michael Byington will provide entertainment, and guests will enjoy signature chef food stations, as well as live and silent auctions. There also will be a virtual auction for the public at HKsGolf.com.

Two Days of Play

The format for HK’s Lake of the Ozarks Open will be a split style of play with fourperson teams. There will be a scramble on Sunday and shamble on Monday. According to USGA. com, a scramble is played with four-person teams. Each player plays from the teeing area on each hole; one of the tee shots is selected, and all the players play their second shots from that spot. One of the second shots is then selected, and all players play their third shots from that

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GOLF

spot, and so on until the ball is holed.

In a shamble format, members of the team each hit a tee shot and select the best drive. From there each player plays their own ball and the lowest score is the team score for the hole.

Sunday’s scramble will be at The Cove, the Lodge’s signature course, designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Sr. The 18-hole, par-71 championship course challenges guests with its rolling greens, 65 bunkers and signature hole 4.

Monday’s shamble will be at Porto Cima Golf Course, Missouri’s only Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. Golf Digest consistently ranks this private course in Missouri’s Top 10 golf courses.

There also will be several contests along the course, as well as a million dollar hole in one challenge on Porto Cima. An awards luncheon will wrap up the event on Monday.

Be a Sponsor

More than a dozen sponsorship packages are available, from a comprehensive Title Sponsorship package with VIP benefits and recognition throughout the weekend to hole sponsorships that come with tee box signage.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, call Trish Creach, executive director of Lake Regional Health Foundation, at 573-348-8376.

The tournament’s major sponsors include Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks and The Lodge of Four Seasons.

Support Local Heart Care

Register Now!

To ensure Lake of the Ozarks-area residents and visitors continue to have access to the latest heart care technology, all proceeds will support heart care at Lake Regional Health System and will help purchase the Philips Azurion 7 Series. This industry-leading imaging equipment provides enhanced visualization for finding and treating blockages in the heart and vessels while delivering the lowest possible dose of radiation, improving safety for patients and physicians. Learn more at HKsGolf.com.

HK’s Lake of the Ozarks Open is limited to 120 players. Registration is $750 per golfer and includes course refreshments, meals and entry to the Rooftop Party.

To register a golf team, call Trish Creach at 573-348-8376, email tcreach@lakeregional.com, or visit www.HKsGolf.com.

compiled by Charis Patires

Spring Fever

Blooming Dogwoods, warmer weather … it only means one thing. Spring is here and we have some of the best ways to get out of the house to enjoy the changing season.

Tons of Food

For two days, Lake area food trucks will be parked at the Osage Beach City Park serving up some of their signature dishes. Food trucks offer variety, unique cuisine and comfort foods ranging from desserts to burgers and barbecue.

The Lake of the Ozarks Food Truck Festival will be April 29 and 30 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

The event moved from the Lake’s west side to Osage Beach this year. In addition to food, vendors, face painting, live music, bounce houses and other entertainment will be held.

For more information, go to 4th Lake of the Ozarks Food Truck Festival, hosted by the City of Osage Beach on Facebook.

Get Boat Ready

With summer fast approaching, make sure you have everything you need to enjoy the Lake this season. Maybe you are looking for a new boat, dock accessories or a PWC for the family. It will all be on display during the annual InWater Boat Show held April 21-23 at Dog Days in Osage Beach. Local marine dealers will have new and pre-owned boats in the water ready to test drive. On land, businesses

Vicki Wood photo

ON THE COVER

will have booths so you can shop their products and services. See the latest on the market covering a wide selection of brands and kick off the boating season with someting new.

Dog Days is located at the 19-mile marker by water and off of the Jeffries Road exit in Osage Beach.

Show hours are Friday 1-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults and free for ages 12 and under.

For more information, visit www.ozarkboatshow.com.

Spring Festival

Kick off spring at the 72nd annual Dogwood Festival held April 20-22. This year’s theme is “Moments to Memories.”

Several venues around Camdenton offer entertainment and events including the popular craft fair that showcases vendors with a variety of items for sale. The carnival with games, rides and food is held in the Middle School parking lot. Wristbands are available from 5-9 p.m. for $25.

For a full schedule, go to www. camdentonchamber.com/dogwoodfestival.

Start A Collection

The Mid-Missouri Collector’s Show will be held at the Osage Beach Elks Lodge March 25 & 26. See all kinds of coins and currency, gold and silver, sports cards and memorabilia, and other small collectables.

Free admission and free parking. Show hours are Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The public is invited to come buy, sell or trade. Free appraisals will be offered.

For more information email osagecoinandbullion@gmail.com.

See A Show

The Sunrise Beach Little Theatre will be presenting a Musical Production of Cole Porter’s “Kiss Me Kate” as a Dessert Theatre on the evenings of May 10, 11, 12 & 13 at the Sunrise Beach Community Center (15133 North Highway 5) in Sunrise Beach.

This classic musical will feature many wonderfully talented performers from the entire lake area. Co-directed by Cheryl Glawe and Beth Buffe, each performance is sure to be an outstanding experience of live theatre and a night to remember.

“Kiss Me Kate” is a light-hearted and fun-filled show-within-a-show version of “Taming of the Shrew” by William Shakespeare and features such hits by Cole Porter as “Too Darn Hot”, “Another Op’nin’, Another Show”, “I Hate Men”, “Brush Up Your Shakespeare”, “Wunderbar”, “So In Love” and many others.

Admission will be $20 for the musical including dessert and coffee or tea. Audience members are welcome to BYOB and or SNACKS. Doors open at 6 p.m. The musical will begin at 7 p.m. Seating will be at dining tables.

For reservations and seat assignment call 573-836-0934.

story and photos by Charis Patires

Shop Til’ You

The shopping event of the year brings Lake area boutiques together for a special spring and fall crawl.

Interested in doing a little retail therapy? The Lake of the Ozarks Boutique Crawl is the best shopping event at the Lake, and it only happens twice a year. The crawl brings 16 area boutiques together to host a one-day shopping extravaganza. The event will be held April 1, and again later in the fall, when boutiques open their stores to offer the perfect girls day out. Cocktails and other beverages, food, sales and promotions, and other entertainment can be found by stopping at each participating location.

Krystin Smith has been one of the organizers since it began five years ago. The event has grown every year drawing in as many 2,000 people for last years fall crawl. Smith, who owns Spit Arrow Boutique on the Bagnell Dam Strip, says the stores always make the day fun for shoppers. At her boutique they have a prize wheel that customers spin for a chance to win prizes.

Smith says that in order for boutiques to participate they need to be open year-round, be in business for at least a year, offer a storefront and be in the Camdenton, Osage Beach, Lake Ozark or Eldon community.

Some crawlers hire chauffeurs, party buses and limousines to take them around to each store so they can indulge in libations and concentrate on finding a few new

items for their wardrobe. Boutique owners say many people are from out of town and make it a weekend getaway.

At Mem’s Boutique in Camdenton, owner Amie Marie estimates she had 600 people walk through the door during the fall crawl last year. She saw much the same type of crowd — groups of girlfriends enjoying the day.

“I love the atmosphere of the crawl,” she said. “Everyone is there to shop and have a good time. It’s just a really fun day.”

Some stores roll out the red carpet and spend weeks preparing, serving special cocktails, putting out snacks, and stocking store shelves with the latest items found at market.

Brenda Cribb, the owner of Shabby Chic Boutique and the Front Porch of Shabby Chic located at the Landing on Main Street, attends four or five big markets in the United States each year to hand select the merchandise that will be sold in her stores. They will be ready for the spring crawl with unique styles, one-of-a-kind accessories, and a selection of clothing with a romantic, casual flair.

Cribb said getting to collaborate with the other local boutiques and seeing shoppers walk into stores they may not have checked out before makes all the planning and preparation leading up to the crawl worth it.

SHOPPING

Her stores will offer signature drinks at both locations, a big charcuterie board, and a free gift to all customers who make a purchase.

“I can’t believe how many people it draws,” Cribb said. “My favorite part is seeing all the new faces and getting to know people. I love seeing my regulars having fun, and all the ladies are in such a great mood.”

Crawl Tip!

Make sure to start early and grab a punch card at your first stop. Get your card stamped at each store and be entered into drawings for various prizes. Hours of the crawl are 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

More info:

Spring Crawl: April 1

Fall Crawl: Oct. 7

Lake of the Ozarks Boutique Crawl group on Facebook

Boutique Crawl Participants

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MAKE YOUR DREAMS A REALITY

Fairly Gentle 1.3 Acre Wooded Lot

Quiet & Peaceful Country Setting

Surrounded by Gorgeous Homes

Great Location, Dead End Road Just off Paved Road, Close to Bridal Cave $25,000 MLS#3549919

ESTABLISHED RESTAURANT!!

Excellent generated income. Remodeled, seats 100 & also comes with Inventory. Large Dining Rooms, 2 Storage Units & 8x16 Storage Container. Large Roadside LED Sign for advertising. All you can eat Breakfast Buffets on Weekends. Great in-town location.

MLS# 3550352 • $450,000

LAKE FRONT HOME!!

Lake Home & Cove Protected. Vaulted Ceilings, Lake View Windows, 3 Bd, 2 1/2 Ba, open Kit/Lvg/Dng, Kitchen Breakfast Bar & lots of Cabinets. Master Bd/Ba, W-I Closet, W-I Shower. Downstairs Mini-Kitchen & Family Rm. 10x30 Dock/Lift, PWC Lift & 2nd Tier Lot. Osage 36MM

MLS# 3548323 • $460,000

SHOP BUILDING!!

3.2 AC! Highway Frontage. 1,800 SF with Office. Three 10x12 Doors, large Lean-To for Storage, Concrete Floors & lg Wood Burning Stove. Building is plumbed for Water & Sewer. Included is a Mobile Home 3 Bd, 2 Ba, 1,070 SF. Acreage lays good with a Stocked Pond.

MLS# 3545625 • $250,000

COUNTRY HOME!!

3 AC! New Custom Built HOme. 2,728 SF includes, 3 Bd, 3 Ba, 2-Car Garage. Vaulted Ceilings, open Lvg/Kit/Dng, Luxury Flooring, Bay Window. Kitchen has Pantry, Breakfast Bar, SS Appl & lg Sunroom. Mster Bd/Ba, W-I Shower, W-I Closet. 768 SF Porch & close to Town.

MLS# 3549247 • $349,900

COUNTRY HOME!!

10 AC! Spring Fed Creek & Pond. Vaulted Ceilings 6 Bd, 3 Ba, 3,414 SF, Wood Burning Stove. Kitchen has Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters & SS Appl. 40x60 Shop can hold 6 Cars, 20x30 Garage, 2-Car Attached Garage & 14x57 Mobile Home Rental.

MLS# 3550251 • $494,900

RANCH HOME!!

Remodeled Home on 2 Lots. Parkay Flooring & Log Decor’, 3 Bd, 2 Ba, 2,000 SF, Sunroom & open Kit/Dng, 2 Pantries & lots of Cabinets. Master Bd/Ba has lg W-I Closet, W-I Shower & Dbl Sinks. Fenced Backyard, Firepit, open Deck, 1-Car Garage & Camper Parking.

MLS# 3549834 • $245,900

LAKE HOME!!

Fantastic Lake View! Beam Ceiling, 3 Bd, 2 Ba, 1,704 SF. Hardwood Flooring. Kitchen has Breakfast Bar & SS Appl. Bedroom has Electric Fireplace. Hot Tub, Fruit Trees, & Garden Spot. 2 Storage Sheds, Carport, 2-Well Dock. Osage 47 MM.

MLS# 3549522 • $299,900

LAKE HOME!!

Lake Front Home fantastic View, can be full time or nightly rental. Main Channel View & 2 Lots. TURNKEY, 2 Bd, 1 1/2 Ba, Laminate Flooring, Lake View Windows. Kitchen has SS Appl. Lg Bath has W-I shower & Washer/ Dryer. 2 Carports, 1-Well Dock. Osage 18MM

MLS# 3551037 • $300,000

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS!!

Perfect Location for any Business. Highly visible on Hwy 65. Main Building is 3,850 Sf & was a Service Business, Laundromat & Retail with an Office, 3 Overhead Doors & 1/2 Bath. 2nd Building is 4,700 SF for Warehouse/ Storage. MoDot Traffice 10,000+ per day.

MLS# 3550730 • $650,000

3550151 ........................... $845,000

161+ acres of gorgeous views, hunting, and marketable timber. Electric, 2 wells, several outbuildings, and the barn already waiting for you. Located 26 miles from Camdenton

accessibility, dual entrances for trailers/trucks, and engineered plans to expand.

3550612 ............................ $674,900 3 BDRM, 3 BA Lakefront Home is situated in a large cove location with deep water and a big lake view. Oversized 2 car garage, man cave, nice storage shed, and a 2 well dock made for a fisherman.

3550706

Located in a Massive Cove, this 3 BDRM, 3 BA lakefront fixer upper offers soaring ceilings and lots of glass with a beautiful wood burning fireplace. Large Kitchen along with propane gas gourmet stovetop and center island. 3550625

Turnkey 3 BDRM, 3 BA condo that has million dollar main channel views. Located on the 18 MM with 18x48,14x32, and 10x14 dock slips. Complex amenities include indoor pool/tennis courts, sauna, and exercise room.

This beautiful 4 bdrm/3ba home with an open floor plan and a modern flair sits on an estatesized gentle lot in Four Seasons. Features include a cupola, kitchen with granite and large eat-in kitchen, and covered deck.

3550719

............................$479,900

ONE LEVEL ADORABLE waterfront haven with a well appointed single level home, 2 car detached garage, level ground, waterfront with a beach and boat slip in the community dock a short walk down the road.

3550927 ..........................$250,000

3550022

...........................$364,900

3550819...........................$289,900

3550180 ..........................$269,000

This 2 BDRM condo at Tara Condominiums has unbelievable views with community pool and dock. Located at the 3 MM with a stunning screened deck, updated flooring, and most furniture stays.

3550689 ...........................

This 1 BDRM, 1 BA lakefront condo has everything you need to get started at the Lake. Turnkey main channel view unit is centrally located in Osage Beach. Short term rental friendly.

3549517 ............................$184,900

.............................$117,000

This 3 BDRM, 1 BA home has potential waiting to be explored. Interior of home needs rehab, but exterior is good and appears to have very solid with good bones. So many possibilities! ...........................$369,900

Wonderful Condo in Lake Ozark with 2 BDRM/2BA and over 1,500 sq ft. Turn Key unit with Fireplace and newer furniture/appliances. Just a few steps into unit and close to Hotel and entertainment during the season.

.............................$79,900

3550226 ..........................$250,000

Wonderful 3 bedroom ranch in Four Seasons with a flat concrete driveway, Flat Lot and located on a quiet circle street! This house offers main level living, solid surface countertops in kitchen and tile floor.

Recently updated bungalow would make a great starter home or income potential. This home has been recently updated with real hardwood floors, new efficient mini splits, low maintenance exterior.

This 1 BDRM cabin on Old Kinderhook golf course is made for a golfing enthusiast. This cabin is completely renovated. Close to the pool, tennis courts, and golf course.

REAL ESTATE GUIDE

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SUSAN SPICA BRUCE & KELLY REAL ESTATE TEAM

3525 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 573-302-2399

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Bruce & Kelly Real Estate Team agent

Susan Spica is your reliable source in the Lake area Real Estate market. Call her today to help you find your dream home.

LINDA ELDRIDGE COLDWELL BANKER LAKE COUNTRY

1774 N. Hwy. 5, Camdenton; 573-346-3333

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I am always here to help with your selling or buying needs. I am your Lake of the Ozarks Home Town Real Estate Expert

MATT SCHRIMPF BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES

101 Crossings West Dr. Suite 202 Lake Ozark; 573-365-7333

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The Schrimpf Real Estate Group is ready to help you buy or sell with experience built through hard work and thorough education. We are committed to excellence!

SHERRY STEVENS KELLER WILLIAMS LAKE OF THE OZARKS REALTY

109 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy. Osage Beach; 573-216-8599

573-348-9898

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The 3 most important things in Real Estate... Location, Location, Sherry Stevens.

CINDY FORSYTHE BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES

110 Crossings West, Ste. 202 Lake Ozark; 573-365-6868

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I have lived at the Lake of the Ozarks for 13 years and I love helping my clients find their forever home!

DEB GRANT BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES

110 Crossings West, Ste. 202 Lake Ozark; 573-559-3983

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Looking to buy or sell your home? Call Berkshire Hathaway Realtor Deb Grant to get the job done right. Deb is your local real estate expert for the Lake of the Ozarks.

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES

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live

March & April

Friday, March 24

Brick House Cajun Cuisine, PDA, 7 p.m.

Casablanca, Adam Powell, 7 p.m.

JB Hook’s, Shawn C., 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Shawnee Bluff Winery, Travelin’ Kind, 4-7 p.m.

Whittles, DJ Krazy J, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 25

Backwater Jack’s, Marcus Words, 6 p.m.

Casablanca, Grayson Wood, 7:30 p.m.

Charlie Foxtrots, Levi Chapman, 6 p.m.; Blue Collar

Kings, 8 p.m.

JB Hook’s, Adam Powell, 5:30 p.m.

Shawnee Bluff Winery, Mitch Shields, 12-3 p.m.;

Mike Byington, 4-7 p.m.

Whittles, The Hensley Boys, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 26

Captain Ron’s, DJ Kyle, 6-10 p.m.

Shawnee Bluff Winery, Duoly Noted, 2-5 p.m.

Monday, March 27

JB Hook’s, Adam Powell 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 28

Charlie Foxtrots, DJ Ryan, 7-11 p.m.

JB Hook’s, Cheryl Lynn, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Lucky’s, Cindy Lawhorn, 5-8 p.m.

Redhead Lakeside Grill, Johnny Henry

Regalia Hotel & Conference Center, open mic night/karaoke, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 29

JB Hook’s, Joe Farrell, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 30

Casablanca, Tim Newell, 7 p.m.

Charlie Foxtrots, Open jam, 6 p.m.-12 a.m.

JB Hook’s, Joe Farrell, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Redhead Lakeside Grill, Johnny Henry

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Attention musicians, bands, bars and restaurants: Send us live entertainment schedules to be included in our live music listing. Event information must include name of venue, name of entertainer, time, date and contact information for verification. Send information to charis.lakesun@gmail.com or call 573346-2132. The following list has been updated as of press time.

LAKE LIVE

Friday, March 31

Brick House Cajun Cuisine, Rebel Walker, 7 p.m.

Casablanca, Bryan Copeland, 7 p.m.

Charlie Foxtrots, Dayne Hudek, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

JB Hook’s, Drew Stevens, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Shawnee Bluff Winery, Planet Jazz, 4-7 p.m.

Whittles, DJ Scotty Raines, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 1

Backwater Jack’s, Marcus Words, 6 p.m.

Casablanca, Don Akers, 7 p.m.

Charlie Foxtrots, One More Shot, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Whittles, Bold Adventures Band, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 2

Captain Ron’s, DJ Kyle, 6-10 p.m.

Tuesday, April 4

Charlie Foxtrots, DJ Ryan

Regalia Hotel & Conference Center, open mic night/karaoke, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 5

Off the Cliff, Marcus Words, 4 p.m.

Thursday, April 6

Casablanca, Tim Newell, 7 p.m.

Charlie Foxtrots, 6 p.m.-12 a.m.

Friday, April 7

Brick House Cajun Cuisine, PDA, 7 p.m.

Casablanca, Steven Scott, 7-11 p.m.

Charlie Foxtrots, DJ Taz

Off the Cliff, Cindy Lawhorn, 4-7 p.m.

Whittles, JC the DJ, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 8

Brick House Cajun Cuisine, Jason Earl, 7 p.m.

Charlie Foxtrots, Marcus Words, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Whittle’s, The Velvet Bricks, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Tuesday, April 11

Charlie Foxtrots, DJ Ryan

Regalia Hotel & Conference Center, open mic night/karaoke, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 12

Charlie Foxtrots, Lake of the Ozarks Blues Society live music, 7-10 p.m.

Thursday, April 13

Casablanca, Tim Newell, 7 p.m.

Charlie Foxtrots, open jam