CALENDAR OF EVENTS OCTOBER 16 & 17 • Fall Festival/Apple Butter Days will be held at the Camden County Museum. Craft booths, demonstrations, a quilt raffle, chili supper, apple butter and pies for sale and other entertainment will be held. Admission is free. For information or booth availability call 573-346-7191. For more information, go to www.camdencountymuseum.org. 17 • Hot Summer Nights, a free car show for spectators and participants, is held along the Bagnell Dam Strip the second Friday of the month during the summer. Held from 5-10 p.m., anyone is welcome to park their car, truck or bike along the center lane and take part in the entertainment happening along the Strip. The theme in May is “Invasion of the Rat Rods.” Go to Hot Summer Nights on Facebook for more information. 17 • The Lake of the Ozarks Swing Dance Club will present their Awesome 70s and 80s Halloween Bash e at Ozark Yacht Club in Lake Ozark. Social hour with dancers will be at 7 p.m., followed by dancing until 10:30 p.m. Members and Sister Club Members are $7 per person and Non-members and guests are $10 per person. A mix of music is played (swing, cha cha, country, nightclub two-step, waltz and others) Cash bar. For more information, go to www.LakeOzarksSwingDance.com, their Facebook page. 17 • A Fall Festival will be held at Stark Caverns from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cave tours, vendors and other entertainment will be held. For more information, go to www.starkcaverns.com/fall-festival. 17 • The Iowa Reunion Club will host their annual Fall event, the “IRC’s Iowacotberfeast” (I-woc-tober-feast) for all current 2020 Iowa Reunion Club members. This event will be held at Wicked Willies in Osage Beach from 5:30-7 p.m. This event, as are all Iowa Reunion Club events, is open to all current 2020 club members. The Iowa Reunion Club, celebrating their 26th year on the lake, is for former Iowans, and part time Iowans, that live at the Lake of the Ozarks. Membership is $10 per year, per household to join. For more information, call Bil Cooper at 573480-4601 or go to www.iowareunionclub. com. 17 & 18 • Ballparks National - Lake of the Ozarks will be celebrating its opening with a community celebration. On Saturday a ribbon cutting will be held October 17 at 5 p.m., followed by BBQ, a beer garden, bonfire and smore’s. After sundown, a laster light show and fireworks will be held. On Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. there will be face painters,
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a balloon artist, caricature artist, tricycle races, corn pit, bounce houses, giant slide, hay rides, pumpkin painting, and food. The new ballpark venue is located at 480 Kissick Way in Macks Creek.
will be passing out candy and other goodies. Businesses can sponsor a booth for $100. Proceeds go to the Dream Factory and Wonderland Camp. Cost is $2 per child to enter the maze.
18 • The annual Classic Country Jamboree will be held at the Lodge of Four Seasons starting at 2 p.m. Doors open at 1 p.m. Headliners are Leona and Ron Williams with 11 additional performers. Tickets are $20 for GCMA members, $30 for non-members and free for those ages 12 and under. For tickets contact 573-348-2181.
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19, 26 • Bingo is played at the Elks Lodge in Laurie (174 Elks Lane) every Monday. Doors open at 11 a.m., play at 12:30 p.m. Food for purchase from the Lady Elks Auxiliary. Lots of space for social distancing, mask optional. No Smoking in building. Call 573-3744781 for more information.
7 • The Lake of the Ozarks Swing Dance Club will present their Thanks for Giving Anniversary Dance at Ozark Yacht Club in Lake Ozark. Social hour with dancers will be at 7 p.m., followed by dancing until 10:30 p.m. Members and Sister Club Members are $7 per person and Non-members and guests are $10 per person. A mix of music is played (swing, cha cha, country, nightclub twostep, waltz and others) Cash bar. For more information, go to www.LakeOzarksSwingDance.com, their Facebook page.
21-23 • The Sunrise Beach Little Theatre will be presenting a Dessert Theatre Production of “Angel Street (Gaslight)” at 7 p.m. (with doors opening at 6 p.m.) at the Sunrise Beach Community Center. Admission to this production will be $20 for the play which includes dessert, coffee and tea. Audience members are welcome to BYOB. Due to Covid restrictions seating will be limited. For reservations and seat assignment call 573-836-0934. 22 • The Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Fall Dinner & Awards program from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Regalia Hotel & Conference Center. Tickets are $40/ person through Oct. 16 or $50/person after. For more information, go to www. lakeareachamber.com. 23 & 24 • La Roca Dance Studio is hosting a Halloween Dance for kids. On October 23, the dance will be for kids in grades 6-8. Held from 6-9 p.m. On October 24, the evening is open to high-school teens in grades 9-12. Cost is $5 at the door with concessions available. RSVP by calling 573-348-0773. 24 • The Lake West Business Expo takes place at the Lake West Christian Academy from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free parking and admission. Visit with businesses offering a wide range of products and services. Proceeds benefit Fellowship of Christian Athletes. For more information, go to www.lakewestchamber.com. 31 • Kent Memorial Lutheran Church in Sunrise Beach will host a Truck or Treat event from 5-7 p.m. 31 • Hy-Vee in Osage Beach will host a trickor-treating event from 3-6 p.m. Kids can visit booths set up by local businesses who
6 & 7 • A dinner theater production of “The Man Who Came to Dinner” will be held at the Camden County Museum at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is served at 6 p.m. Cost is $15 per person. Call 573-3467191 ext 8 for reservations.
7 • The Osage Beach Elks Lodge will host the 7th annual Veterans Parade. Cars will line up at 11:30 a.m. at City Hall with the parade starting at 1 p.m. Anyone is welcome to enter the parade by calling the Elks Lodge at 573–348-3798 or Fred at 573-552-2901. At the end of the parade the Elks lodge will be serving free hot dogs and drinks. 11-21 • The Gala of Trees will be held at Wobbly Boots. Bid on a already decorated Christmas tree or wreath with proceeds going to lake area children’s charities. Opening day (Oct. 11) happy hour tickets are $20. Opening night (Oct. 12) Gala tickets are A$25. For more information, call Christy at 217-779-2768. 14 • The Party with a Purpose fundraiser, benefitting Wonderland Camp will be held at 6 p.m. in the Northwinds Ballroom at Margaritaville Lake Resort. Entertainment by the i-Berry’s, complimentary cocktails, food, and a live and silent auction will be held. Tickets and sponsorships available by calling 573-392-1000. 14 • A 1950s-1980s Trivia event will be held at Christ the King Fellowship Hall in Lake Ozark. Hosted by the Sailing Solo group, the event is open to everyone. Soft drinks will be provided, BYO snacks. Cost is $5 per person. It is a fundraiser for The King’s Academy and will include a silent auction. Masks and social distancing will be observed. RSVP to Richard at 902-832-3064 or Kathy at 573-434-9528.
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