Branson Show Extravaganza

WHITING – Branson Show Extravaganza, Branson Missouri: nine days, eight nights December 2 to 10. Cost is $1,170 double; $1,455 single. Price includes motor coach transportation; eight nights lodging including four consecutive nights in Branson Area; 14 meals: eight breakfasts, six dinners; admission to the Titanic - the world’s largest museum; and admission to six fabulous shows including: Three morning shows – Dublin’s Irish Ladies, with special guests The Celtic Ladies,

Down Home Country, A Neil Diamond tribute

Two evening shows – Baldknobbers, Queen Ester at sight and sound

One afternoon show - Dean Z The Ultimate Elvis show

Purchase tickets every Tuesday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Village 5 Clubhouse 425 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting. A $75 deposit is non- refundable unless trip is canceled, due upon sign up. For more information, call Debbie at 201-618-8514.

Freedom Fest

LAKEHURST – Freedom Fest, presented by Live Stage, An Air Force Entertainment Production and 87th Force Support Squadron, will be on June 24 at 4 p.m. at McGuire Fitness Center Multi-Purpose Field.

Open to all DoD ID holders! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and grab a primo spot by the stage to enjoy the concert and fi reworks! Free event activities for all ages including: Eurobungy, mechanical bull, rodeo roper, triple crown race with track, inflatable slide, bounce house/slide, inflatable games, lawn games, human bowling. Food and beer will be available for purchase.

Manchester Gives Back Blood Drive

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Gives Back Blood Drive returns on July 12 from 1 to 6 p.m. Consider donating if you’re able by signing up at the following: redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=0226466&fbclid.