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STATE PARK EVENTS

If you haven’t taken advantage of the Lake of the Ozarks State Park or the Ha Ha Tonka State Park trails, amenities and scenery abound.

Did you know that state parks across Missouri offer dozens of free programs?

From Sept. 10-12 the Lake of the Ozarks State Park will host Glamp Pin Oak. Women can learn how to be safe, confident and comfortable in the outdoors. Get a couple of girlfriends together for a getaway. Call 573-348-2694.

Eco Bluff State Park offers a variety of programs including a concert series, explorer hikes, and women outdoors. Bennett Spring State Park in Lebanon will be doing the annual Picking up Pawpaws contest Sept. 25. The largest edible fruit, Lewis and Clark were known to eat them on their expedition. A guided bike ride is being held on the Katy Trail Sept. 25. About 3 hours from the Lake, the Battle of Pilot Knob Reenactment happens Sept. 25 & 27 at the historic site. The Civil War Battle took place in September of 1864.

There are tons more events happening. Check out the full list at www.mostateparks.com/events.

LAKE FILM FESTIVAL

LUNAFEST is coming to Lake of the Ozarks this fall. Seven powerful films are debuting in this film festival featuring films by women, about women. Over the past 20 years, LUNAFEST has celebrated the work of over 170 filmmakers and raised over $6 million for women’s causes. The event will be held Sept. 25 at Old Kinderhook Resort.

This year, LUNAFEST features an all documentary lineup of seven short films by women filmmakers, sharing new perspectives and lighting a fire in the industry. And for the first time, LUNA has joined forces with Chicken & Egg Pictures to coproduce three of this season’s films. Together, LUNA and Chicken & Egg Pictures are creating a strong community for women in the film industry.

The gender disparity in film is real. Women are underrepresented in this medium where the overall percentage of female directors from the past 13 years remains at 4.8 percent.

LUNA® Bar has been fighting for change for twenty years. The brand has always committed to inspiring women, championing change, and demanding that equality be a right, not an option. These values fueled LUNA to create LUNAFEST, the first all-women traveling film festival, now in its 20th season.

“Now more than ever, we’re seeing the importance of shining the light on women in film as well as continuing to support community organizations and connecting in new ways,” says Suzy Starke German, Program Director.

All proceed from LUNAFEST Camdenton will benefit Celebrate Differences as well as Chicken & Egg Pictures.

Celebrate Differences is an all-inclusive disability organization, welcoming all children and their families regardless of age or disability. The organization offers services - such as informative workshops, job skills training and employment opportunities through a spice shop, A Pinch of Happiness, located in Camdenton. They connect families through outreach projects, social activities and social networking.

More information:www.lunafest.org.

WWII AIRCRAFT DISPLAY

The Airbase Arizona Flying Museum is bringing the most iconic warplanes from World War II to the Springfield-Branson National Airport through Sept. 6.

Rides and ground tours may be purchased for our B-25, Maid in the Shade. The public can experience a Living History Flight in a fully restored B-25 Bomber on Friday through Monday, September 3-6.

The aircraft will be open to the public for ground tours Tuesday to Thursday from 9 am-6 pm and Friday to Monday from 2-6 pm. To schedule a ride book online at www.azcaf.org/tour or call 480-462-2992.

RUMMAGE SALE

The City of Osage Beach will hold its annual citywide rummage sale, rain or shine, on Saturday, September 18 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

To have your home included on the map, a $10 fee applies, and registration must be received by September 10. Booth space is also available at City Hall for a $15 fee. Space is limited so register early! The fees cover the costs of the maps and advertising; fees are non-refundable.

Register online at www.osagebeach.org. Maps will be available online and at City Hall prior to the event.

Rummage Bingo will once again be played with a chance to win various prizes! Learn more at www.osagebeach.org.

BBQ IN VERSAILLES

The annual Providence Fellowship Center Chicken BBQ will be held Saturday, September 11. Serving begins at 5:30 p.m. and will go to 7:30 p.m. The meal consists of grilled chicken with baked beans, potato salad, chips, coleslaw, fresh-baked bread, cake, and our special recipe homemade ice cream.

This annual event has been held since the 1950s. All proceeds go to the ministries at Providence Fellowship Center and Bethel Fellowship Church.

Providence Fellowship Center is located northeast of Versailles at 13043 Highway E, approximately one mile north of Highway K. For more information call Bethel Fellowship Church at 573-378-4878. m