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Cover Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Dining Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Restaurant Spotlight . . . . . 33 Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Lake Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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The ultimate Beatles tribute Band, Liverpool Legends will be performing May 14 & 15 at The Regalia Hotel & Conference Center in Lake Ozark. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25/person. For tickets, go to www.ticketor. com/theregaliahotel/tickets/liverpool-legends-210927#buy.

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A water safety seminar will be held May 15 at Margaritaville Lake Resort from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nine different speakers featuring a variety of topics will be on hand. Door prizes, boating information and free vessel inspections will be held. Hear presentations from local experts before heading out on the water this season! For more information, go to lozwatersafetycouncil.com.

Poker Run The Lake Reace Land or Lake Poker Run will be held May 22. Come by car or boat. Cost is $100 to enter and $50 for additional hands. The day starts with breakfast at 9 a.m. at Neon Taco with more than 5 different stops throughout the day.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY 14 • Hot Summer Nights will be held on the Bagnell Dam Strip from 5-10 p.m.

This is the first event of the summer, with additional events held on the second Friday of the month through September.

For more information, go to Hot Summer Nights - Lake of the Ozarks, MO on Facebook.

15 • A Classic Boat and Engine Rendezvous will be held at Margaritaville Lake Resort. The show is free and will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The show is presented by the Heartland Classics Chapter of ACBS. For more information, go to www.heartlandclassics.org.

15 • A Car Show Benefit for the Camden County Museum will be held from 9 a.m.2 p.m. Free admission. For more information, go to www.camdencountymuseum. org.

15 • Great Stone Coffee House has their monthly Old-Time Radio Theatre at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Enjoy entertaining Old-Time Radio-type shows by talented Great Stone Players, including the popular adventures of “Blast Burton: Radar Rocket Ranger from the 26th Century.” For more information, call Beth at 913-909-8603 or Will at 573-462-6623.

15 • The Lake Area Fiber Arts Guild charity knitting is held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Flocks Yarn and Fabric on N Rte 5, Camdenton. Snacks to share optional. Call Lois at 573-374-6927 for more information.

“Americana,” with a presentation of songs that will bring back memories. The concert will be at 2 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Camdenton. Admission is free but a free-will offering will be taken.

20 • The Newcomers/Longtimers Club will host their monthly luncheon at 11 a.m. at the Inn at Grand Glaize. Ladies who own a business can advertise at this luncheon by bringing business cards, flyers, catalogs, etc. but nothing will be sold. Social hour will begin at 11 a.m. with the business meeting at 11:30 a.m. Lunch is served at noon. Guest speaker will be Jessica Rozier. She’ll be speaking on the “Period Poverty Project.” Changing Table will be the charity of the month. Reservations must be made no later than May 16 and the cost is $20. For information, contact Iris Wright at 314-221-1525.

22 • An audience participation mystery presentation of “The Farndale |Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery” will be held at the Camden County Museum.

Cost is $20 with the show starting at 6 p.m. Call 573-346-7191 ext 8 or go to www.camdencountymuseum.org.

23 • The Greater Lake Area Chorale is hosting their spring concert series “Americana,” with a presentation of songs that will bring back memories. The concert will be at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Eldon. Admission is free but a free-will offering will be taken.

16 • A Bluegrass and Boogie performance by Blue Moon Bluegrass Band will be performed from 2-4 p.m. at the Sunrise Beach Community Center. Four local talented singers. BYOB and snacks.

Cost is $10. For more information, call 913-909-8603.

23 • The Newcomers/Longtimers Club will host a Road Rally Fundraiser. The event starts at Osage Beach City Hall at 1 p.m. and concludes at Lake House 13 at 5 p.m. It will feature 10 locations around the lake where “rally drivers” will draw poker chips of varying point values. Participating locations include: A Pinch of Happiness, Brick House Cajun Cuisine, Bridal Cave, Captain Ron’s, Ha Ha Tonka State Park, Harmy’s Cheese Store, Sailor’s Brew Coffee, Shawnee Bluff Winery, The Littlest Chocolatier, and Wilmore Lodge.

The cost to participate is $10 per rally card with proceeds going to Kids’ Harbor.

Cards can be purchased in advance at upcoming N/L events, or at City Hall on rally day. There is no limit on the number of cards that can be purchased per vehicle. Scores will be tallied and prizes awarded at Lake House 13 at the conclusion of the rally. For more information, contact Karen Robinson at 573-692-3544 or at stlgirl@charter.net.

16 • The Greater Lake Area Chorale is hosting their spring concert series

27 • The next meeting of the Civil War Roundtable will meet at 6 p.m. at the

16 • The Sunrise Beach Little Theatre will be hosting a Bluegrass and Boogie event from 2-4 p.m. at the Sunrise Beach Community Center (15133 N Hwy 5).

This fun afternoon of music will feature the Blue Moon Bluegrass Band and four talented popular local singers. Seating will be at tables with snacks and BYOB allowed. Other concessions will also be available at additional charge. Admission is $10. Reservations not required. For additional information call at Beth at 913909-8603.

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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.

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

4-6 • The annual Lake Race Offshore Powerboat Race returns For more information, go to www.lakerace.com.

5 • A community garage sale will be held at the Sunrise Beach Community Center from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Indoor and outdoor space available for vendors for $20. A continental breakfast and lunch available for a nominal fee. all Anita Hohnecker if your interested in reserving a table at 913-707-4580.

10 • The Lake Area Fiber Artists Guild meeting will be from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at OakStar Bank in Camdenton. Guild open to anyone with a fiber interest regardless of experience level, www.lakefiberarts. com, lakefiberarts@gmail.com.

11 • Hot Summer Nights will be held on the Bagnell Dam Strip from 5-10 p.m.

Every type of cars, motorcycles and trucks are invited to park along the Strip for this free show. For more information, go to Hot Summer Nights - Lake of the Ozarks, MO on Facebook.

11-13 • Canine Cannonball will be held at Dog Days. Onsite registration begins Friday at 1 p.m. with the Big Air Wave competitions from 2-4 p.m. Registration on Saturday begins at 10 a.m. with Big Air Wave competitions from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and the Extreme Vertical Competition at 5:30 p.m. Sunday registration begins at 10 a.m. Big Air Wave is from 11 a.m.-1 a.m., Speed Retrieve at 3 p.m. and Big Air Finals at 5 p.m. All dog owners can register online or at the event. For more information, go to dockdogs.com/event/ dog-days-canine-cannonball.

11 • A Ladies Luncheon will be held at the Camden County Museum at noon.

Cost is $10. The salad luncheon will be followed by a fashion show. Reservations suggested. For more information call 573-346-7191 or go to www.camdencountymuseum.org.

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DAY TRIP

by Madison Yohn, Springfield News Leader

20 things to do in Springfield for under $20

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1. DISCOVERY CENTER

The Discovery Center is an interactive hands-on science center for all ages. Imagine, create, have fun and learn with hundreds of exhibits that explore physics, chemistry, energy, health and culture all in an environmentally friendly building. Explore galleries and exhibits such as the HighWire Bike, BodyWorks, Discovery Town and Energy Exchange.

Cost: Adults $12, Children Age 3-15 $8 2. MIZUMOTO JAPANESE STROLL GARDEN

including playful otters, white-tailed deer, wolves and black bears. A reptile house, elephants, special events and more provide hours of fun. There’s even a miniature train ride, a gift shop, playground and cafe.

Cost: Adults $15, Children 3-12 $10 5. RENTING KAYAKS AT LAKE SPRINGFIELD

If you want to try your hand at kayaking or canoeing, rent them at the Lake Springfield Boathouse. The facility offers 17-foot canoes, single and tandem kayaks and paddleboards. Fees are $10 per hour or $30 for four hours for single kayaks and $12 per hour or $36 for four hours for tandem kayaks and canoes.

Rentals include life jackets and paddles.

Cost: $10-$12 an hour 6. MINI GOLF AT FUN ACRE

The oldest attraction at the Spring- A young girl looks at a swimming otter at the For a fun golfing experience with field Botanical Gardens, the 7.5 acre, some unique holes, golf through 18Dickerson Park Zoo. springfield mo provided Mizumoto Japanese Stroll garden holes at Fun Acre Mini Golf. Pick your includes a large koi lake, moon bridge, ball and club and begin your adventure. meditation garden, tea house and traWind your way through an array of difditional Japanese garden landscaping. Built in the 1980s in ferent holes for a low price. partnership with the Springfield Sister City, Isesaki, Gunma Cost: Adult $3, Children 5-11 $1.75 Prefecture, Japan. Visit the gardens seasonally from April 7. GETAWAY GOLF through October.

Getaway Golf is an engaging, interactive and educational Cost: Adults $4, Children 3-12 yrs $2 spin on miniature golf. This one-of-a-kind entertainment venue 3. SWING RIGHT GOLF (appealing to all ages and ADA compliant) is themed around Swing Right Golf, home of the world’s largest golf club, is travel and will showcase the top destinations around the between Springfield and Nixa. The course features a driving United States and the rest of the globe. From feeling like you’re range with lights, covered tees and an 18-hole miniature golf swimming in the Great Barrier Reef to walking through the course, 9 holes of which are handicapped accessible, and a new Grand Canyon, this is sure to be one experience you’ll never disc golf course. forget.

For indoor fun, they have two simulators with 41 courses Cost: Adult $10.50, Children 12 and under $8.50 from around the world.

8. 1984 ARCADE Cost: Adult $6.75, Children 12 and under $4.25 Take a step back in time at 1984, a nostalgic arcade that’s home to childhood favorite video games such as Space Invad4. DICKERSON PARK ZOO ers, Smash TV and an array of pinball machines. Admission is Dickerson Park Zoo is a self-guided walking tour with a $10 per person and gets you free play on their classic video wide variety of animal exhibits. Learn about more than 500 games. Your admission is an all-night pass, with no cost for reanimals while strolling along the 1.2 miles of paved trails. The entry on the same night. zoo is organized geographically with animals from Asia, South Cost: $10 America, Australia, Africa and other parts of the world. The 9. WILD ANIMAL SAFARI Missouri Habitats area features animals native to the Ozarks, 14 VACATION NEWS

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DAY TRIP Wild Animal Safari includes a small walk-through zoo featuring a petting area, monkeys, a giraffe and other creatures along with a reptile house. The attraction has a ride-through tour where patrons can see - and feed - dozens of animals and learn about them from a well-versed tour guide. Another option is to drive through in your own vehicle but USDA regulations prohibit feeding the animals without a guide present and windows must be rolled up.

Cost: Adults $20, Children 3-12 $18 10. ANDY B’S

Whether you’re looking for a mid-week happy hour, updated old-school date night, or Friday night out with the family, Andy B’s is just the place. Enjoy a night of bowling, arcade games and virtual reality, and a full food menu and bar.

Cost: $20 for a lane 11. MISSOURI SPORTS HALL OF FAME

The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame is a fun, family-friendly environment. The museum includes more than 4,000 pieces of sports memorabilia, hands-on exhibits and interesting displays.

Explore the history of sports in Missouri.

Cost: Adults $5, Children 3-15 $3 12. HISTORY MUSEUM ON THE SQUARE

Recently named “Best New Attraction” by USA Today, The History Museum on the Square opened in 2019 has more than 18,000 square feet of space to showcase Springfield’s rich history. There are three floors with eight dedicated exhibits, including a Welcome Center, six permanent galleries and a traveling exhibit space.

The museum has sections on the area’s Native American history and the city’s transportation legacy, including a ⅓-scale locomotive. Learn about the pioneers and founders of the city and surrounding area and attend educational programs. You’ll leave the museum informed and in awe of the activities that made Springfield the amazing place it is today.

Cost: $16 Adult, Children 4-12 $10 13. PYTHIAN CASTLE TOURS

Springfield’s very own castle isn’t just historic; it’s also certifiably haunted. Pythian Castle was originally built in 1913 as an orphanage by the Knights of Pythias. Later, it was owned by the U.S. Military for more than 50 years. Today, you can take history tours, ghost tours, partake in murder mystery dinners and enjoy a variety of holiday events.

When you go to the castle, be sure to ask Tamara about the little boy who likes Christmas lights who is haunting the second floor.

Cost: $10.50 14. SHOWS AT THE LANDERS THEATRE

Springfield Little Theatre is a volunteer-driven organization energized by the highest artistic ideals that strives to entertain, educate, and involve the community in live theatrical productions and in the preservation of the historic Landers Theatre.

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Music”, “Matilda”, “Cinderella”, and others.

Cost: $10 15. PINEAPPLE WHIP

A sure sign of summer in Springfield is when Lulu’s grass skirt waves back and forth as she sways her hips. Her hula dance is an invitation to savor one of the city’s signature summertime treats: Pineapple Whip.

Each of the three stores serves pineapple flavor with a second rotating flavor. Options include mango-peach, strawberry-kiwi, grape, orange and banana-pomegranate. The stores are open throughout the summer and on select dates in fall and winter.

Cost: $3 16. AIR & MILITARY MUSEUM OF THE OZARKS

The Air & Military Museum of the Ozarks is a hands-on museum that preserves military history and honors America’s veterans. Take an imaginary flight in a real Cobra helicopter, see restored vintage military equipment, and even have a personalized dog tag made.

Cost: Adults $5, Children 6-11 $3 17. THE MOXIE

The Moxie Cinema is a locally owned theater that showcases various art films and popular headlining movies for an intimate movie experience. Grab your popcorn and a seat in the theater and settle in for a cozy night at the movies.

Cost: $11 18. SCULPTURE WALK

Explore downtown Springfield while experiencing a museum without walls by taking a self-guided tour of the Sculpture Walk Springfield. Quality sculptures are spread throughout the downtown area and are on display year-round.

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Movies at the Alamo Drafthouse are just a bit different.

Head to the Alamo Drafthouse and see all your favorite movies hitting the big screens or your old favorites, because the Alamo shows those two. You can even get a bowl of popcorn (refills unlimited) that’ll still keep your total under $20.

Cost: $9-$11 20. NATHANAEL GREENE/CLOSE MEMORIAL PARK

A 113-acre park, Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park is home to a number of gardens maintained throughout the year by green-thumbed volunteers. Explore dozens of themed gardens including the iris garden, herb garden, English garden, peace garden and more. Sit back and relax on a park bench and enjoy the serene setting. Not only does the park contain a number of flowers but is also home to the Roston Butterfly House and the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center.

Cost: Free

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he summer of 2021 is going to be all about road trips.

After living through lockdown last year, just about everyone is ready for an adventure. Many of those are going to involve fishing and hunting. A lot of outdoor recreation equipment companies have experienced record sales over the last year. Now those consumers are ready to put their toys to use.

A study recently released by the vacation rental house website VRBO states, “Families are making up for travel time lost during the pandemic. According to VRBO, 82% of families have vacation plans for this year, evidence of that pent-up de-

mand for travel.”

If you are ready to hit the road to enjoy the great outdoors, here are five trips you might consider to get you on the water or in the woods in the next few months.

Michigan: Two-Hearted River Trout

In his short story “Big Two-Hearted River,” Ernest Hemingway wrote, “Nick looked down into the clear, brown water, colored from the pebbly bottom, and watched the trout keeping themselves steady in the current with wavering fins.

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OUTDOORS ate this experience by fishing the Two-Hearted River in the eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The river is home to numerous salmonid species, but brook trout are the wild, native draw.

Kentucky: Spring Squirrels

Kentucky has a short spring squirrel season that opens in mid-May and runs into June. With a daily limit of 6 and a possession limit of 12, squirrels offer hunters the excitement of filling a game bag. Spring squirrel hunting is fun on its own, but the spring season gives sportsmen a unique castand-blast opportunity to hunt squirrels while also fishing. Canoeing a river running through public land or paddling along a public lakeshore provides for opportunities to spot squirrels from the water.

South Dakota: Trout Fishing the Black Hills Streams

The Black Hills Region of Western South Dakota is one of those few special destinations in the Midwest that really has it all. Deer, elk, antelope, bighorn sheep and mountain lions roam the Hills. Swimming in the waters you’ll find crappie, walleye, pike, perch, and of course, trout. Trout are special because they only live in the most beautiful places, and one could argue the Black Hills are as beautiful as anywhere. Hitting the small creeks of the Hills means you’ll likely have a lot of water to yourself. Check out Spearfish Creek for rainbow trout and Rapid Creek for browns. Keep your eyes peeled while wading. You May 14-27, 2021

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Illinois: Rend Lake Crappie

It’s hard to argue Rend Lake is not the top crappie fishing destination in Illinois.

If it’s not, it certainly seems to be the best known. At 19,000 acres with an average depth of 10 feet and a maximum depth of 35, there is a lot of water for crappie to spread out across. Crappie anglers find success finesse fishing 1/8th ounce jigs on sunk brush in 10-12 feet of water. A 2019 study

by IDNR showed 35 percent of crappie were over 10 inches and 30 percent were between 9-10 inches. White crappie dominate at 93 percent of the population.

Wisconsin: Turtle Flambeau Flowage Musky

There’s nothing like fishing the Northwoods in summer. Families have been traveling to the Turtle Flambeau area to fish for generations. Musky aren’t the easiest fish to catch.

They’re known as the fish of 10,000 casts, but hook into one and you could be ruined for other sport fish. Fishing for musky is hot right after the season opens. Early June is a prime time. Throwing big musky baits is a laborious task, but when you hook one, you know you’ve just done something special. Land one and you’ll have a memory to last a lifetime.

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GOLF GUIDE Hidden Lakes (9-hole) 494 Tan-Tar-A Drive, Osage Beach 573-348-8490

Bear Creek Valley Golf Club 910 Hwy. 42, Kaiser 573-302-1000 www.bearcreekvalley.com The Cove at the Lodge of Four Seasons 315 Four Seasons Dr., Lake Ozark 573-365-8532 www.4seasonsresort.com Golf Club at Deer Chase 770 Deer Path Dr., Linn Creek 573-346-6117 www.deerchasegolf.com

Indian Rock Golf Club 100 Indian Lake Ave., Gravois Mills 573-372-3023 www.indianrockgolfclub.com Lake Valley Golf Club 367 C.C. Blair Dr., Camdenton 573-346-7218 www.lakevalleygolf.com The Oaks at Margaritaville Lake Resort 1524 State Road KK, Osage Beach 573-348-8522 www.tan-tar-a.com

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Old Kinderhook 20 Eagle Ridge Rd., Camdenton 573-317-3573 www.oldkinderhook.com

Osage National Golf Resort 400 Osage Hills Rd., Lake Ozark 573-365-1950 www.osagenational.com The Ridge at the Lodge of Four Seasons 170 Seasons Ridge Rd., Lake Ozark 573-365-8544 www.4seasonsresort.com Rolling Hills Country Club 13986 Country Club Rd., Versailles 573-378-5109 www.playrollinghills.com Porto Cima (private club) 133 Club House Drive, Sunrise Beach 573-207-8700 www.portocima.com

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Carts Fore Vets

The annual Carts Fore Vets Tournament will be held at the Eldon Country Club May 15. Shotgun is at 9 a.m. Cost is $75/player or $300 for a team.

For more information, email mcummings@eldongolfclub.com.

All entries will include lunch, a round of golf for each player, one golf cart rental and a goodie bag. Cost is $150 per player. Lunch and registration begin at 12:30 p.m. with shotgun at 1:30 p.m.

For more information, call the YMCA at 573-348-9230 or send an email to ksovcik@lakeymca.org.

Father’s Day Scramble

The Eldon Golf Club will host a three-person scramble June 19 and 20.

Cost is $180/team and $60 per team for cart (covers both days). Private carts are welcome for the event. Skins and mulligans available for purchase.

For more information, email mcummings@eldongolfclub.com.

Play for the Kids

The annual Play for Kids tournament will be held July 9 from 12:30-7 p.m.

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Ladies Scramble

A Ladies Scramble Invitational will be held at Lake Valley Golf Club July 10 & 11. Entry fee is $400 and includes 36 holes of golf with riding cart, tee gift, lunch both days, skins event both days, and closest to the hole prizes on Saturday.

For more information, go to www. lakevalleygolf.com or call 573-3467218.

Two-Man Scramble

Lake Valley Golf Club will host a two-man scramble invitational August 7 & 8. Cost is $400 per team and includes 36 holes of golf with cart, skins event on both days, pari-mutuel on Sunday, and closest to the hole prizes on Saturday.

For more information, call 573-3467218 or go to www.lakevalleygolf.com.

Parrot Head Open

The annual tournament will be held August 28 & 29 at The Oaks at Margaritaville Lake Resort. Cost is $350/team plus a $25 cart fee. A practice round will be held Friday with a 1:30 p.m. shotgun.

Entry deadline is August 24. Call 573-348-8255 for more information.

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t’s heating up around the lake and the water is looking more appealing every day.

If you’re the type of person who prefers a paddle to a steering wheel, Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance (LOWA) may have the event for you.

LOWA will be hosting a series of free kayaking lessons to the public starting May 8 and continuing on the second Saturday of each month through September. The group will loan and attendees a kayak to use for a peaceful morning paddling session in the spring area of Ha Ha Tonka State Park. The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Life vests will be provided.

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OUTDOORS Donna Swall, LOWA Executive Director, says the group’s main focus is to preserve the water quality of the lake. One of the most important elements of this goal is riprapping the shoreline. Riprapping helps to keep sediment out of the lake that can create a table for bacteria to grow.

When hosting these kayaking clinics, LOWA members will not only teach participants the skills to kayak, but also the importance of riprap. Swall says that the easiest for them to teach this is by getting people on the water to see it up close and personal. She says their goal is to promote water quality and teach people to appreciate the best asset of the Ozarks.

Swall says that around a half dozen LOWA members will be present at each event and will be happy to teach everyone present. However, the event is also open to experienced kayakers who want to bring their own gear and simply enjoy the camaraderie. If there is a line of people waiting to get in the water, kayaking trips may be limited on time.

Swall says LOWA is excited to bring this opportunity back to the community and is thrilled to give people a great morning on the lake while also teaching about the science and importance of rip rapping.

“It’s been such a pleasure to work with folks around the lake,” Swall said.

For more information or questions, call (309) 838-5564 or check the LOWA website at www.Lowatershed.org.

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Camdenton Farmers Market

The Camdenton Farmers Market opened in May and is held every Saturday from 7 a.m.-noon.

Market coordinator Sandy Nelson says that the market has a full spectrum of vendors this year and continue to obtain new produce as the summer vegetables come into season. For meat lovers, there are vendors selling grass-fed beef, pork, lamb, goat and more. Nelson says she is thrilled with the amount of produce available, as that is what she sees as the main importance of a local farmers market.

Even so, she is also excited about the crafters and artists present at the market in 2021. This includes vendors such as Gail Mosher of Country Primitives, who has been bringing her decorative flair to primitive items for 25 years. There will also be woodworkers, potters and more to showcase their art and crafts throughout the summer.

Nelson personally owns Box Turtle Ranch and also sells at the market. She offers a range of warm season crops, and specializes in chili

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Osage Beach Farmers Market

The Osage Beach Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through the beginning of fall.

The Osage Beach Farmers Market offers an eclectic selection of vendors with everything from slow-roasted coffee and honey to baked goods inspired by European roots and produce grown here in the region. Ask any vendor and they are eager to share their stories and experiences. Meeting the people who come to the markets, answering their questions about homegrown produce and products is all part of the market experience.

Markita Marikova-Thompson, a newcomer to the market, said she is looking forward to sharing her creativity and skills as a baker. Originally from the Czech Republic, Marikova-Thompson now calls the Lake area home. She is hoping to introduce market goers to homemade pastries. She will be sharing recipes that her family made when she was growing up.

“I’m from the Czech Republic and will bring homemade European pastries,” Marikova-Thompson said. She is looking forward to sharing her love of baking and creativity with folks who stop by the booth on Saturdays to check out her baked goods.

Marikova-Thomspson is featuring sweet kolaches and savory goods, like freshly made cheese and prosciutto rolls that she fondly refers to as “delights.”

Firefly Valley Farms is at the market offering the perfect fresh roasted coffee beans to pair with the baked goods. Dax and Stephanie Beaman are also newcomers to the Osage Beach market. Their farm on the banks of the Little Niangua River in Roach, will offer a variety of farm fresh products, including their fresh roasted coffee beans and locally produced honey.

“We are so excited to be able to bring our coffees and other farm grown treats to our neighbors at the lake. We love sharing our passion with our lake family,” Stephanie said. “Weather willing, we will also have strawberries, apples, pears, plums, peaches, nectarines, cherries and apricots. We also have a small supply of orchard honey and farm fresh eggs.”

Stephanie believes their bestselling item will be their Sumatra coffee. She recommends coming early or ordering ahead of time.

“I love it when people try our coffee and experience what coffee really should taste like. Nothing compares to a super fresh cup of coffee. We pride ourselves in providing the finest quality, most ethically sourced green coffee beans, too,” she said.

While Buckeye FarmZ is a familiar name at other markets, this will be their first year in Osage Beach. Owner Dalton Connell said Buckeye FarmZ prides itself on bringing the best from their farm.

“We sell pretty much any produce that can be grown in our local Ozarks from asparagus to tomatoes and spinach to potatoes. We also produce some wonderful chicken, beef, lamb, and Non-GMO pork. All raised on pasture from day one to finish,” Connell said. “Tomatoes are by far our biggest seller. Everyone loves a nice big juicy tomato to cut up with some fresh bacon and lettuce for a Sunday BLT after church.”

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ON THE COVER Laurie Farmers Market

The Hillbilly Fairgrounds in Laurie is home to a new weekly venture and the Laurie Farmers Market manager hopes it’s here to stay. Donna Batlinger opened the market a few weeks ago and is bringing some quality vendors from the west side. Both businesses along with other local farmers are at the market on Friday afternoons from 3-8 p.m. at the Hillbilly Fairgrounds in Laurie.

Coyote Creek Farms is one such producer who farms and butchers non-GMO, antibiotic free pasture raised Berkshire pork and Freedom Ranger chicken.A variety of cuts are available at the Laurie Farmers Market weekly including bacon, ham, sausage, whole broilers, and wings. Chris and Connie Matthews also sell their frozen dozen packs of scones in a selection of several flavors to take home and bake. The Matthew’s scones are featured at coffee shops around the lake such as Higher Grounds in Camdenton.

The Licorice Guy in Gravois Mills is new to the Westside but not a novice to the candy business. Lexi Kirk moved to the Gravois Mills from Iowa recently bringing her family’s branded recipe for licorice with her. The Licorice Guy is in over 50 outlets nationwide including Florida, Ohio, and 13 other states. Her booth will be present at lake area fairs and festivals this year.

Along with the ever popular black and red licorice, Kirk offers cinnamon, blue raspberry, chocolate, and green apple.

Additional vendors are needed. Call Donna Batlinger at 573374-8776 or 573-836-5280 for more information.

Eldon Farmers Market

The Eldon Farmer’s Market is located at Rock Island Park in Eldon. They are open every Friday from 3-6 p.m. until September.

Coordinators Lori Ellis and Gabrielle Branstetter are anticipating 15 vendors to participate each week. They say that some weeks will have more than others.

At the Eldon Farmer’s Market all items sold must be homemade or homegrown. Shoppers can expect to find freshly picked vegetables, fruits, honey, baked goods, flowers, handmade aprons, pot holders and more.

Sunrise Farm Market

Open from April through September, this Sunrise Beach market has been in businesses for 23 years.

Always popular is the selection of rod iron and garden metal art, and this time of year people are after hanging baskets and flowers. There is a wide variety available, along with vegetable plants, herbs and perennials in the greenhouse.

Pottery, including larger pieces, are also a favorite among shoppers. Great for the yard or dock.

Fresh produce is available as well as canned items and other locally-made foods. There is a selection of homemade pie and baked goods from Mennonite businesses from the area. As the weather warms up, more local produce will come in but right now asparagus, tomatoes and leaf lettuce is available.

Sunrise Farm Market is located off of Hwy. 5. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sundays.

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Lake Ozark; 365-6989 5 Diner (The) 400 Hwy. 5 Gravois Mills; 836-3681 Applebee’s 4040 Highway 54 Osage Beach; 348-9595 applebees.com Bagnell Dam Coney Island & Pizza/Sugar Shack 1508 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1617 Bee’s Knees 106 W. Jasper St. Versailles; 539-2525 beeskneesalehouse.wordpress. com Blondies Burger Bar 1255 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

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Osage Beach; 693-9156 goldencorral.com Greenside Bar & Grill at Lake Valley Country Club 367 C.C. Blair Dr. Camdenton; 346-7213 lakevalleygolf.com

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Osage Beach; 348-4731 innatgrandglaize.com JJ Twig’s 1815 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

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Cozy Café (The) 1018 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-3324 Hook Cafe (The) at Old Kinderhook 58 Club Pl. #2 Camdenton; 317-3573 www.oldkinderhook.com/hookcafe J & K Cafe 310 N. Main St. Laurie; 207-0331 On the Rise Bakery & Bistro 5439 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-4224 ontherisebakery.com Pancake House 5980 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-6400 Rusty Rooster Cafe (The) 3247 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1778

Shutters at the Lodge of Four Seasons 315 Four Seasons Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-3000 Stewart’s Restaurant 1151 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-2400 98 E. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 873-2900

CAJUN Brick House

1333 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 573-693-9775 brickhousecajun.com

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DINING GUIDE Shrimp Daddy’s 16218 N. Hwy. 5 Sunrise Beach; 374-7800

ETHNIC Arris’ Pizza 3924 Jr. Prewitt Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-2288 arrispizzaonline.com China Town Chinese Restaurant 465 W. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-4962 Touch of Asia 3715 Osage Beach Pkwy., Suite 1 Osage Beach; 302-7733 touchofasiaosagebeach.com Wok-N-Roll 1359 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-2090 woknroll1359.com Zen Asian Restaurant 5203 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-0088

ITALIAN

El Patron

Big Ry’s Pizzeria 27574 Hwy. Y Rocky Mount; 392-5271

MaMa CiTa’s Mexican Cantina 939 Chef Street Osage Beach; 693-9946

Casagrotto Pizza

126 Illinois St. SW Camdenton; 873-2876

Mexicali Blues Cantina 6605 Highway 54 Osage Beach; 302-0419 mexblues.com Pablito’s Taqueria 5896 Osage Beach Pkwy. #1 Osage Beach; 552-8450 Sergio’s Taqueria 4824 Osage Beach Pkwy. #4 Osage Beach; 302-7337 2107 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Ste. 101103 Lake Ozark; 693-1771 Si Señor 901-999 S. Aurora St. Eldon; 557-8005 Sunrise Cantina 264 Sunset Hills Dr. Sunrise Beach; 374-8185 sunrisecantina.net

Domenico’s Italian Restaurant 4737 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-5335 domenicoslakeozark.com

Taqueria La Tapatia 5838 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-1161

Li’L Rizzo’s 2196 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy.

Lake Ozark; 365-3003

Tres Hombres 8779 N. Highway 5 Camdenton; 873-5822 cantinatreshombres.com

929 Premium Outlets Dr. Osage Beach; 302-1500 lilrizzos.com

Vera Cruz 309 MO-5 Versailles; 378-5757

Shell’s Pasta Emporium 3924 Jr. Prewitt Pkwy., Suite C Osage Beach; 693-9171 shellspastaemporium.net

MEXICAN El Caporal 323 Hwy. 54, Suite 101 Camdenton; 317-1500 El Charco Azul 4204 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Lake Ozark; 552-8180 El Diez Mexican 1333 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-9859 El Espolon 410 W. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-9942

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Vista Grande Mexican Restaurant 4579 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-1231 vistagrandemexicanrestaurant. com

FINE DINING 1932 Reserve

1202 Procter Dr. Osage Beach; 693-9197 www.1932reserve.com Baxter’s Lakeside Grille 2124 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-2669 baxterslakesidegrille.com

1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 964-5224 casablancalakeozark.com

Dam Good Slice Pizza BENTLEY’S RESTAURANT & PUB 3100 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark; 573-365-5301 bentleysrestaurantmo.com Steaks, seafood and prime rib Entrees starting at $15.95. Quality food, a full bar and great customer service. Patio open weather permitting.

HK’s Steakhouse 315 Four Seasons Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-3000 4seasonsresort.com JB Hook’s 2260 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-3255 jbhooks.com Jeffrey’s Prime Rib & Lobster House 1252 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-DINE Michael’s Steak Chalet 1440 Swiss Village Rd. Osage Beach; 348-3611 steakchalet.com Trophy Room in Old Kinderhook 56 Club Place Camdenton; 317-3560 oldkinderhook.com Windrose Marker 26 at Margaritaville Resort 26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Dr. Osage Beach; 348-8619 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks.com

PIZZA Addy’s Pizza

1097 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark; 573-693-9954 damgoodslicepizza.com

Godfathers Pizza Express at CG’s Mini Mart 11947 N Hwy. 5 Sunrise Beach; 573-374-4433 Louie’s Pizza 1175 N. Business Rt. 5 Camdenton; 873-2882 PaPPo’s Pizzeria & Pub 4705 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1092 pappospizzeria.com Pepperoni Bill’s 35 Camden Ct. Camdenton; 873-2365 pepperonibills.com Imo’s Pizza 4344 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-8300 Tony G’s Pizzeria 14160 Twin Bays Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-3600

RESTAURANTS & BARS Barstool Mountain Saloon 1104 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1887 Casablanca 1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 964-5224 casablancalakeozark.com Chances ‘R’ 310 S. Main St. Laurie; 374-8770

108 Cecil St. Camdenton; 346-8300 addyspizza.com

Construction Site Bar & Grill 473 Highway W Eldon; 557-2101

Al’s Chevy’s Pizza & Pub 5151 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-0027 lakeozarkpizza.com

The Fish & Co. Out of Water 1165 North Business Hwy. 5 Camdenton; 317-9565 thefishcooutofwater.com

Alley Cats Pizza & Pub 1263 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 964-5559

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Casual Italian dining in a family friendly atmosphere.

Serving the Lake for over 30 years, Li’l Rizzo’s is famous for Pizza, Pasta Salads and Sandwiches.

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FREE

Our pizza is the best possible because we make our dough fresh everyday, and use only the freshest hand-cut vegetables and highest quality meats and cheeses available.

Visit lilrizzos.com to order your carryout online or download our app!

$5.95 All-Inclusive Kids Meals

Enjoy a Stunning Lake View from our Horseshoe Bend Location!

2 Convenient Locations: Horseshoe Bend Parkway

Lake Ozark • (573) 365-3003 West Entrance of Osage Beach Premium Outlets

Osage Beach • (573) 302-1500 Open Daily at 11:00 am Call for Catering: (573) 348-3600 May 14-27, 2021

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DINING GUIDE

NOW OPEN

DAILY @ 11AM

Foxxy Roxy Sports Bar at the Regalia Hotel and Conference Center 250 Racquet Club Rd. Lake Ozark; 723-3000 theregaliahotel.com Fuzzy’s Bar & Grill Corner of Highways W & Y Eldon; 392-5521 Hurricane Dolly’s 258 Trail End Rd. Sunrise Beach; 374-2895

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JB’s Gin Joint 1493 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-2227 Lucy’s at the Lake 1311 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1711 Marty Byrde’s 1286 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 240-2274 Neighbor’s Landing 2935 State Rd. TT Sunrise Beach; 374-5001 Oh Tommy’s Irish Pub 6285 N. State Hwy. 7 Roach; 347-3133 The Office Neighborhood Pub 4460 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy.

Lake Ozark; 693-1555 Scuttlebutt Bar & Grill 91 East Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-4994 S.N.A.F.U. 1275 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1693

Voted #1 Waterfront Restaurant

by Powerboat Magazine

Tirebiters Peanut Pub 4704 Jayhawk St. Osage Beach; 348-1177 Viking Post 306 2097 State Rd Y Linn Creek; 317-1109 Whiskers 944 West Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-6100 Whittle’s Pub & Grub 108 S. Maple St. Eldon; 392-5900

19 MM

Wicked Willie’s Sports Grill 5384 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1777 wickedwilliessportsgrill.com

THE FIRST EXIT WEST OF

THE GRAND GLAIZE BRIDGE 1232 Jeffries Rd, Osage Beach

573-348-9797 www.DogDays.ws

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Willowes 2010 State Rd. A Montreal; 346-6197 Woody’s Tavern 5834 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-0545

WATERFRONT Backwater Jacks 18 MM of the Main Channel 4341 Beach Dr. Osage Beach; 348-6639 backwaterjacks.com Bear Bottom Resort 38 MM of the Main Channel Lake Road 5-36 Sunrise Beach; 374-6905 bearbottomresort.com Boathouse Lakeside Bar & Grill 3 MM of the Main Channel 107 Village Marina Rd./W-20 Eldon; 552-9496 Bobber’s Restaurant & Lounge at Alhonna Resort 8 MM of the Main Channel 677 Outer Drive Lake Ozark; 365-2634 thealhonnaresort.com Bulldog’s Beach House 33 MM of the Main Channel 121 Teton Ln. Camdenton; 873-3311 bulldogsbeachhouse.com Cabana Jones’ Lakeside Bar 4MM of the Gravois Arm 29475 Mill Creek Marina Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-5433 cabanajoneslakesidebar.com Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill 34.5 MM of the Main Channel 82 Aloha Ln. Sunrise Beach; 374-5852 captainronsatthelake.com Chesnie’s Cafe 32 MM of the Main Channel 524 Recreation Row Camdenton; 873-9099 Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar & Grill 7 MM of the Gravois Arm 15208 Red Hollow Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-6500 coconutsatthelake.com Docknockers 4 MM of the Main Channel 245 Wheelhouse Ct. Lake Ozark; 552-8039 www.docknockers.com

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DINING GUIDE Dog Days Bar & Grill 19 MM of the Main Channel 1232 Jeffries Rd. Osage Beach; 348-9797 dogdays.ws Fat Polly’s Pub at the Lodge at Port Arrowhead 16.5 MM of the Main Channel 3080 Bagell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-9988 Fish & Company (The) 31 MM of the Main Channel 268 Wego Fish Ln. Camdenton; 873-0022 thefishandcompany.com Franky and Louie’s 10 MM of the Main Channel 1028 Deer Valley Rd. Sunrise Beach; 374-5750 frankyandlouies.com H. Toad’s Bar and Grill at Camden on the Lake 7 MM of the Lake 2359 Bittersweet Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-5500 camdenonthelake.com Halfway Inn 47 MM of the Main Channel Lake Road 135-3 (1038 Cup Tree Rd.) Gravois Mills; 374-1919 halfway-inn.com

High Tide

21 MM of the Main Channel 1675 Yacht Club Dr. Osage Beach; 693-1525 hightidepool.com JB’s Boathouse Grill at Margaritaville Resort 26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Drive Osage Beach; 348-8619 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks.com Jolly Roger’s Grub & Grog/ Kraken Shack Seafood and Oyster Bar 4.5 MM of the Gravois Arm 28443 Polk Dr. Rocky Mount; 392-0700 grubngrog.com Lake House 13 13 MM of the Main Channel 98 Oasis Cir. Sunrise Beach; 372-8339 lakehouse13.com

May 14-27, 2021

LakeSide Cafe at Ozark Yacht Club 1 MM of the Main Channel 500 Yacht Club Landing Dr. Lake Ozark; 552-8401 ozarkyachtclub.com

17.5 MM

OPEN @11AM

Landshark Bar & Grill at Margaritaville Resort 26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Drive Osage Beach; 348-8593 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks.com Larry’s on the Lake 31 MM of the Main Channel 364 Galley Rd. Camdenton; 873-5227 larrysonthelake.com Lazy Gator’s 7 MM of the Main Channel 132 Sweet William Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-6464 lazygators.com Miller’s Landing 28.5 MM of the Main Channel 1431 Runabout Dr. Osage Beach; 348-5268 themillerslanding.com Nauti Cantina Mexican Restaurant & Lakeside Pool 5.5 MM of the Gravois Arm 16319 P Road Gravois Mills; 372-6112 www.facebook.com/letsgetnauti NautiFish Rum Bar 3 MM of the Niangua Arm 1022 Nautica Rd. Camdenton; 286-2226 thenautifish.com Papa Chubby’s Food & Booze 26 MM of the Main Channel 820 Serene Valley Dr. Sunrise Beach; 374-8000 papachubbys.com Paradise Tropical Restaurant & Bar 24 MM of the Main Channel 430 Tropical Trail Dr. Sunrise Beach; 374-4777 paradisetropicalrestaurant.com Red Fox Bar & Grill 50 MM of the Main Channel 1433 Red Fox Rd. Climax Springs; 345-4596 redfox50.com RedHead Lakeside Grill 21MM of the Main Channel 1700 Yacht Club Dr. Osage Beach; 693-1525 redheadyachtclub.com

SPECIALS Sunday Funday Crabby Ol’ Monday Tequila Tuesday Wine-O Wednesday Raw Deal Thursday

Home of the Lake’s Favorite Colossal Crab Rangoon & Famous Fried Potato Salad

Backwater Jacks Award Winning Sushi is BACK!

The Lake’s only poolside sushi bar!

MAY ENTERTAINMENT Saturday 15th: Sunday 16th: Thursday 20th: Friday 21st: Saturday 22nd: Sunday 23rd: Thursday 27th: Friday 28th: Saturday 29th: Sunday 30th: Monday 31st:

Phat Mike & the Bartenders Whiskey Trio Whiskey Trio ChristiAna ChristiAna Marcus Words Phat Mike & the Bartenders The Zeros The Zeros Griffin & the Gargoyles James Clay

BackwaterJacks.com

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Shady Gator’s 7 MM of the Main Channel 132 Sweet William Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-6464 shadygators.com

Sharkbite Bar & Grill at Runaway II 45 MM of the Main Channel 267 Runaway Dr. Climax Springs, 345-4590 runawayresort.com Shorty Pants Lounge 21 MM of the Main Channel 1680 Autumn Ln. Osage Beach; 302-1745 shortypantslounge.com Skippers Bar and Grill 59.5 MM of the Main Channel 33880 Ivy Bend Rd. Stover; 372-9903 T’s Fish Tales 6.5 MM of the Gravois Arm 27485 Cross Lane Barnett; 539-2176 Tap and Grill Lake Side Brew Haus 6.5 MM of the Main Channel 31959 Dunwandrin Rd. Gravois Mills; 207-0029 tapandgrillatthelake.com

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WINERIES/BREW

Golden Rock Winery 955 N. Business Rt. Hwy. 5 Camdenton; 317-9463 goldenrockwinery.com Ozark Distillery & Ozark Brewery 1684 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-2449 ozarkdistillery.com Seven Springs Winery 846 Winery Hills Estates Linn Creek; 317-0100 sevenspringswinery.com Shawnee Bluff Vineyard 8 Tolwood Rd. Eldon; 365-1100 shawneebluffwinery.com Shawnee Bluff Winery 2430 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-9463 shawneebluffwinery.com

SPECIALTY Andy’s Frozen Custard 4820 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-0020 eatandys.com

Brew Brothers Coffee 404 East 4th St. Eldon; 280-6430 brewbrotherscoffee.net

Randy’s Frozen Custard 4681 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-0711 randysfrozencustard.com

Celebration Cruises 0 MM of the Main Channel 1006 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 480-3212 cruiselakeoftheozarks.com

Sailor’s Brew

Coral Reef Seafood 5370 Osage Beach Parkway Osage Beach; 348-4000 coralreefseafood.net

Great Stone Coffee

1375 State Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 693-9273 greatstonecoffee.com Harmy’s Cheese Store & More 6378 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1243 harmys.com

Higher Grounds Coffee House 498 W US 54 Camdenton; 873-2696 highergroundsloz.com

4681 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1225 Sip Coffee House 932 U.S. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 317-1900 Shady Gables Tea Room 300 E. Newton St. Versailles; 378-2740 shadygables.com SQeZ Juice & Health 3869 Osage Beach Pkwy. N. Osage Beach; 552-8790 sqezjuicehealth.com Yankee Peddlers Tea Room 1011 Main St. Osage Beach; 348-5045 yankeepeddlerstearoom.com

LOTO Lounge 5180 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1404

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RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT

by Marie Krolikowski

Bring your appetite

Photo by George Denny

May 14-27, 2021

Big Ry’s Pizzeria

27574 Highway Y 573-392-5271 For big appetites, Big Ry’s has a generouslysized 30-inch pizza, available for dine-in only.

They pride themselves on their thin, cracker crust St. Louis-style pizza pies. Big Ry’s Special and Meat Lovers pizzas are the most popular. Cauliflower crust pizza is also an option. Dine-in and carry-out is available.

Sauce options: Red sauce.

Toppings options: Traditional meat and vegetables in addition to jalapeño peppers, chicken and more. All meats and vegetables are fresh.

Cheese options: Provel cheese is used for most pizzas. Mozzarella is available upon request. All cheese is shredded in-house.

Specialty pizzas include: Big Ry’s Special, made with bacon, onion, pepperoni, green peppers, mushrooms, black olives, hamburger and sausage; Taco pizza with salsa pizza sauce, seasoned beef, tortilla chips, lettuce and cheddar and provolone cheese.

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Fresh Homemade Mexican Food!

Best Taco Tuesdays at the Lake!

Home of the Lake’s Favorite Shrimp Fajitas

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Check out our Dreamsicle Margaritas Mexicali Salsa available for purchase at the Cantina!

OPEN Tues-Thur 4pm-9pm.

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Newcomers/Longtimers celebrates 60 years

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fter what seems like an eternity, the ladies of The Newcomers/Longtimers Club are finally able to re-start some of their activities and gatherings.

For those who are unfamiliar with the group, N/L is the largest social organization for women at the Lake of the Ozarks and is open to both full and part time residents of the Lake. The organization, which currently has nearly 300 members, has a very long and colorful history.

Nearly 60 years ago, a small group of ladies at the Lake of the Ozarks were bemoaning the plight of so many women at that time — the challenge of meeting new friends and socializing in the Lake area. Back then, bars and restaurants were few, social events were rare and far between, and life in general focused around small communities and even smaller churches. The ladies had the gem of an idea for a club for women that would provide them opportunities to meet and socialize on a regular basis. So they put the word out and hosted a card party one Thursday morning in 1964 at Lou Larson’s house. They had such a nice time they decided they were on to something, and arranged to meet again. And again. And for the next 57 years, on the first Thursday of the month, the club has met for Cards and Games, initially at members’ homes.

As the club membership

grew, they moved to local restaurants, hotels and churches and started adding more and more activities for the ladies to enjoy. Eventually hundreds of women became part of what for many has become a life-changing organization.

Although the Lake has grown and evolved to offer so much more over the decades, one thing hasn’t changed. Many women who move to the Lake are retired and no longer have a workplace social circle to rely on, so they face stiff challenges when it comes to making new friends. For Karen Robinson, the group’s president-elect for the 2021-22 season, it was a situation she could relate to.

“My husband and I bought a resort here in 2007 and for the first five years, we struggled to find our social life at the Lake and were terribly unhappy,” she said.

“After joining Newcomers in 2012, our lives completely changed. I can say without question that when we sold our business four years ago, the friendships we’d made through this organization were the reason we chose to stay at the Lake. It has been a life-altering experience.”

From the beginning, the group has been devoted to providing social enrichment for its ladies. The activities offered by the group are many and varied, and expand from year to year to meet the interests of the members. In addition to the 50+ year tradition of May 14-27, 2021

• Oct 16

May 14: Bagnell Dam 90th Birthday Bash, 6-10 p.m.

June 11: American Hot Rods & Blown Coupes, 6-10 p.m.

July 9: Muscle Cars - All American Speed, 6-10 p.m.

August 13: Missouri Bicentennial 200th/Birthday, 6-10 p.m.

September 10: Salute to Frontline Workers and First Responders, 6-10 p.m.

October 16: “Autumn Day Cruise In,” 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Hot Summer Nights

For questions, call Bob at 314-650-5767 or Mike at 573-280-4589 May 14-27, 2021

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Wicked Wednesdays!

3pm - 10pm

1/2 Pound of Peel & Eat Shrimp $8 All Wings $2 Off Menu Price Cheeseburger Sliders 3 for $7 Wicked Fundido Cheese Dip $6 Steak & Potato $12

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Thursday morning cards and games, from October through May the club hosts monthly luncheons, happy hours, movie days, book clubs, ladies and couples Bunco, dining out events, and craft clubs among many other activities. The group also offers monthly “Diners Drive-Ins and Dives” road trips and sponsors events such as trips to the Fox Theater in St Louis., visits to Arrow Rock and Warm Springs Ranch, and bus trips to the wineries in Hermann.

Several of the more popular activities such as Happy Hour and Ladies Bunco continue through the summer months as well. In a major step forward, a few years back a need was recognized to provide a social outlet for men in the Lake area, who also struggled to make social connections. As a result, many activities have also been opened up to include husbands and partners, a move which has created new and growing interest in the group.

While N/L is primarily a social organization, over time the group also began to understand the positive impact and help it could provide the residents of the Lake. Through contributions of the combined skills and talents of its membership, the group has done a great deal to enhance life in the Lake area. An active Community Relations program identifies needs area-wide, and each month at its luncheon, a speaker from a local non-profit organization is invited to address the group about its mission. Programs are also presented to raise awareness of issues such as Human Trafficking and do-

mestic violence. The money raised from a raffle held during the lunch is donated on the spot to the guest charity. And where special help is required, the group has thrown its energy into sponsoring drives for food pantries, collecting blankets and suitcases for children in foster care, providing supplies for local animal shelters, and generally jumping in whenever help is needed.

It’s primary fundraiser, however, is the N/L Home Tour, held each year on the weekend before Memorial Day. Prior to the pandemic, which put the tour on hold, more than $300,000 had been raised for the benefit of charities, organizations and scholarships around the area. Among the many beneficiaries of the group’s charitable work are Citizens Against Domestic Violence, Hope House, Kids’ Harbor, Lake Regional’s Sexual Assault Response Team, Wonderland Camp, and the Buddy Pack Program. The scholarships awarded every year are not only for traditional courses of study such as business and nursing, but also for individuals pursuing expertise in marine technology and other special vocational skills.

In the absence of the home tour this year, as the group waits for life to return to normal, they are sponsoring a Road Rally on May 23 for its members and their guests as an alternative means of raising funds for its charitable endeavors. The organization is hopeful that the Home Tour can return in 2022.

The legacy of Newcomers/Longtimers is expected to extend long into the fuMay 14-27, 2021

FEATURE ture as it continues to have a profound impact on the lives of the ladies at the Lake.

“When I was invited to a Newcomers/Longtimers luncheon, I had no idea how much this group of women would enrich and change my life,” said Anne Koepke, who served as president of the organization in 2015-16. “It is more than a club, it is a social organization of hundreds of women who come together after moving to this area from all over the United States. I have met many wonderful and interesting ladies, and have made friendships that will last for life.”

All women who are part or full time residents of the Lake area are invited to join any time of the year. The dues are $20 annually. Information on becoming a member can be found on the group’s website at www.newcomerslongtimers.com, by contacting N/L president Karen Robinson at 573-692-3544 or by email at stlgirl@charter.net.

OPEN DAILY @ 11AM

UPCOMING EVENTS Monthly Luncheon Meeting

Thursday May 20, 11 a.m.

Inn at Grand Glaize, Osage Beach The May luncheon will be the Business and Vendor Faire.

Ladies who own a business can advertise at this luncheon by bringing business cards, flyers, catalogs, etc. Nothing will actually be sold at the Faire. The Social Hour begins at 11 a.m. with the business meeting at 11:30 a.m. Lunch is served at noon.

The guest speaker will be Jessica Rozier, discussing the topic “Period Poverty Project.” Changing Table will be the charity of the month. Cost is $20.

Reservations must be made no later than May 16. For information contact Iris Wright at 314-221-1525.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT! MAY 28th Travis Marvin MAY 29th Travis Marvin

Road Rally Fund Raiser

Sunday May 23, 1-5 p.m.

Newcomers/Longtimers is sponsoring a Road Rally for its members and their guests on May 23. The event starts at Osage Beach City Hall at 1 p.m. and concludes at Lake House 13 at 5 p.m., and will feature 10 locations around the Lake where “rally drivers” will draw poker chips of varying point values. Participating locations include A Pinch of Happiness, Brick House Cajun Cuisine, Bridal Cave, Captain Ron’s, Ha Ha Tonka State Park, Harmy’s Cheese Store, Sailor’s Brew Coffee, Shawnee Bluff Winery, The Littlest Chocolatier, and Wilmore Lodge.

The cost to participate is $10 per rally card with proceeds going to Kids’ Harbor. Cards can be purchased in advance at upcoming N/L events, or at City Hall on rally day.

There is no limit on the number of cards that can be purchased per vehicle. Scores will be tallied and prizes awarded at Lake House 13 at the conclusion of the rally.

For more information about the Rally or membership in Newcomers/Longtimers, contact Karen Robinson at 573692-3544 or at stlgirl@charter.net.

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Friday, May 14

Brick House, Lake Collective, 7 p.m.

Casablanca, Duoy Noted, 7 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, I-70 Overdrive, 7-11 p.m.

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

Lake Burger, JD Heckler Band, 6 p.m.

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

Shawnee Bluff Winery, Al Jolly, 5-8 p.m.

Tap & Grill, Chill Bone, 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 15

Backwater Jack’s, Phat Mike & the Bartenders Brick House, Jason Button, 7 p.m.

Captain Ron’s, Presley Puig, 6-10 p.m.

Casablanca, Don Akers, 7 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, I-70 Overdrive, 7-11 p.m.

JB Hook’s, David Baker, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Lake Burger, JD Heckler Band, 6 p.m.

Shawnee Bluff Winery, Mark and Sarah, 1-4 p.m.; Rebel,

5-8 p.m.

Tap & Grill, Chill Bone, 6 p.m.

Backwater Jack’s, Whiskey Trio Captain Ron’s, DJ Kyle, 6-10 p.m.

Fish & Co., Dave Dunklee, 2-5 p.m.

Lake Burger, The Seconds Duo, 12 p.m.

Shawnee Bluff Winery, Dave Dunklee, 2-5 p.m.

JB Hook’s, Shawn C, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 18 JB Hook’s, Shawn C, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

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

Thursday, May 20 Backwater Jack’s, Whiskey Trio JB Hook’s, Joe Farrell, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Friday, May 21 Backwater Jack’s, Christiana Brick House, PDA, 7 p.m.

Captain Ron’s, Loaded Dice, 6-10 p.m.

Casablanca, Duoly Noted, 7 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, Kyle Austin Band, 7-11 p.m.

JB Hook’s, David Baker, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Lake Burger, Disengaged, 6 p.m.

Paradise, Isaac Kenneth, 6-10 p.m.

Shawnee Bluff Winery, Tim Gaines, 5-8 p.m.

Tap & Grill, Soul Root, 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 22

Sunday, May 16

Monday, May 17

Wednesday, May 19

Backwater Jack’s, Christiana Captain Ron’s, Liz Moriondo, 6-10 p.m.

Casablanca, Don Akers, 7 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, Kyle Austin Band, 7-11 p.m.

JB Hook’s, Shawn C, 5:30-:8:30 p.m.

Lake Burger, Preston Ary Band, 6 p.m.

Lazy Gators, Coffey Anderson Ozarks Amphitheater, Aaron Lewis Paradise, Faded Youth, 6-10 p.m.

Shawnee Bluff Winery, Marcus, 1-4 p.m.; Joe Farrel, 5-8

p.m.

Tap & Grill, Soul Root, 6 p.m.

Sunday, May 23 Backwater Jack’s, Marcus Words Captain Ron’s, DJ Kyle, 6-10 p.m.

Lake Burger, Outer Road Band, 12 p.m.

Shawnee Bluff Winery, Me and Jim, 2-5 p.m.

get listed

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 cpatires@gmail.com or call 573-346-2132.

38 VACATION NEWS

May 14-27, 2021

mily Bring the Fa e’s to Miner Mik enter at Indoor Fun C zarks!

Lake of the O The Maze

Runaway Mine Train

the Chuck Wagon Ferris Wheel and more!

OPEN WEEKENDS ONLY

Saturdays 11am to 8pm & Sundays 11am to 5pm Go to minermikes.com for expanded holiday hours.

If quality family fun is what you are looking for, you will find it all under one roof573-348-2126 at Miner Mike’s and Buster’s.

minermikes.com

4515 Osage Beach Pkwy., Osage Beach, MO Across From Osage Beach Outlet Marketplace

Arcades

air hockey

Nascar Games HarleyDavidson Games

and

Busters garage

Route 66 Indoor Elevated roller coaster style electric go karting

Saturday, May 15 Presley Puig 6-10PM Sunday, May 16 Friday, May 21 DJ Kyle Loaded Dice 6-10PM 6-10PM Saturday, May 22 Sunday, May 23 Liz Moriondo DJ Kyle 6-10PM 6-10PM Friday, May 28 Staggard 6-10PM

2021 EVENTS

Sunday, May 16 Sing Your Heart Out Competition continues Sunday, May 23 Church on the Beach 10AM

Sunday, May 23 Sing Your Heart Finale

Saturday, May 29 Trev & Dev 1-5PM-M-80’s 7-11PM

Sunday, May 30 Art Bentley 1-5PM Hudson Drive 7-11PM

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK BEGINNING 5/24 @ 11 A.M. Captain Ron’s is following all CDC sanitizing and distancing protocol for the protection of our valued customers and staff. Your health and safety is our main concern.

Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill | Lk.Rd. 5-50 or 34.5 MM, Sunrise Beach, MO 573-374-5852 | www.CaptainRonsAtTheLake.com