Calendar of Events

April

8 • The 4th annual Father/ Daughter Dance will be held at La Roca Club from 7-10 p.m. “A Night of Butterfly Kisses” will include music, dancing, games and snacks. Cost is $25/couple or $10 per person.

9 • A Spring Craft Show will be held at the Camden County Museum from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Many crafters with a variety of items will be on hand. Admission free. Lunch available for donation. For more information or booth availability call 573-346-7191 or go to www.camdencountymuseum.org.

9 • The Sunrise Beach Little Theatre will be hosting their annual Salad and Dessert Luncheon at the Sunrise Beach Community Center (15133 North Hwy 5) in Sunrise Beach. The musical entertainment for “Picnic of Songs” featuring parodies of popular songs. The doors open at 11 a.m. Admission is $15. For reservations call 573-836-0934. BYOB allowed. For additional information call 573-374-0374.

9 • Bids & Bubbly, a Quarter Auction fundraiser for the TriCounty YMCA will be held at the Lodge of Four Seasons. Dinner, cocktails and a quarter raffle and live auction will be a part of the semi-formal event. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. and the auction starting at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are $60/person. For more information, go to 2nd Annual Quarter Auction & Dinner on Facebook.

9 & 10 • The Lake of the Ozarks Food Truck Festival will be held from 12-7 p.m. at the Laurie Fairgrounds. Food trucks, local vendors, artists and live music will be available.

11 • Hungry to Help Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Camdenton United Methodist Church, 340 W. Highway 54, Camdenton. Free T-shirts while supply lasts. To schedule an appointment, call 417-227-5006 or go to www.cbco.org/donateblood. 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.

13 • Grandparents Raising/Caring for Grandchildren Support Group will meet from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association Reginal Training Center/ Upper Level, 4821 Osage Beach Parkway. The group provides physical, emotional, spiritual and personal support. Lunch is provided. RSVP w/text or call: Deb 573-280-1659 or email: Crystal crystal@mofosteradopt.com by Monday, April 11, to reserve your seat.

14 • 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.

15 • Cocktails & Caddies Golf Tournament will be held at The Golf Club at Deer Chase. A ladies 3-person scramble, teams bid on the fourth (a male) player/caddie on the day of the tournament. Fee includes lunch, golf, cart, practice balls, and two mimosas per player. Registration is $50/player before April 1 or $60 after. For more information, go to www. lakeareachamber.com/cocktails-caddies.html.

16 • The city of Osage Beach and Victory Church will host an Easter Egg Hunt at the Osage Beach City Park from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Hunting will be done starting at 12 p.m. in various age groups. Face painting, balloon animals, photos with the Easter Bunny and hot dogs will be served for free.

17 • Captain Ron’s annual Easter Sunday Family Celebration will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. with a brunch buffet. Cost is $20 for adults and $10 for kids. The Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 10 a.m. with the Easter Bunny on hand for photos. 19 • Camden County Republican Club’s April meeting will feature U.S. Rep. Billy Long, candidate for U.S. Senate. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Community Christian Church, 1064 N Business Route 5, Camdenton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. You do not need to be a member to attend.

21 • The Lake Area Federation of Democrats Board has announced Adam Sommer, host on the Heartland Pod, a podcast helping to bring attention to the issues facing folks across the heartland. will be guest speaker at a program 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.

21-23 • The 71st annual Dogwood Festival will be held in Camdenton April 21-23. The theme this year is “Small Town Proud.” A carnival, vendors, craft fair, entertainment and other events will be held. For more information, go to www. camdentonchamber.com/ dogwood-festival or the Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce on Facebook.

22 & 23 • A Melodrama & Spaghetti Supper will be held at the Camden County Museum with dinner at 5:30 p.m. and the play at 7 p.m. Cost is $20 per person. The melodrama performance of “Peril on the High Seas” is limited and reservations are strongly suggested. Tickets are $20 per person. Call 573-346-7191 ext 8 for reservations or go to www. camdencountymuseum.org for more information.

22-24 • The Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers will host the In-Water Boat Show at Dog Days/19mile marker. Hours are Friday 1-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, go to www.lakeozarkboatdealers.com. 23 • Wine in the Vines 5K run/1K walk will be held at Seven Springs Winery. The 5K begins at 1 p.m. with the 1K beginning at 1:30 p.m. Cost to enter is $35 or register for both for $60. After the run enjoy wine and live music. For more information, go to www.sevenspringswinery.com. 23 • Crossover Music Festival is hosting a Sporting Clay Fundraiser at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. At 51 Trapshooters Road, Linn Creek. The cause is providing direction and hope to homeless teens in the Lake area. For more information, contact Sherry Burke at 417-429-7170; Tom McClenahan at 319-5738761; Steve Bartels at 573280-3937; or Gerry Phillips at 573-480-1978.

23 & 24 • The Big Bass Bash will be held on Lake of the Ozarks. Cost to enter is $140 for one day or $190 for both with big payouts planned for those who reel in the most bass. For more information, go to www.midwestfishtournaments.com/event-info-bbb/ event-info-bbb-loz-spring.

28 • 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.

28-30 • The Morgan County Library will host their annual bok sale. Fill a bag for $10 (no individual books sold). Hours are Thursday 5-7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

30 • Missouri Forget Me Not Horse Rescue and Sanctuary will hold an Adoption Jamboree at 981 Heritage Road, Linn Creek. Show-Me Your Rescue will take place at 9 a.m., MFMN Adoptable Horses Showcase at 10 a.m., a Horse show at 2 p.m. and an Obstacle Trail Challenge at 5 p.m. There will be open concessions, sponsorship opportunities and a chance to meet new friends and have fun. For more information, contact www.missouriforgetmenot.org.

30 • Kids’ Harbor BBQ Bash at High Tide/Red Head Yacht Club, 1675 Yacht Club Dr., Osage Beach. Food served from 1 p.m. until it runs out, and the iBerrys will perform from 2-6 p.m. Advance tickets available at Central Bank Lake of the Ozarks, Red Head Lakeside Grille, Kids’ Harbor and online at www.kidsharbormo.org.