William Woods University, which has been offering degree programs for working adults in the Branson area since 2002, is setting up shop in the entertainment capital of Missouri.

The University is pleased to open for business on March 29th at the Grand Vista Center, 3027 W. 76 Country Blvd.  The Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce will be conducting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new site, at 1 p.m.  Our hope is that Williams Wood University will become a valued member of the Branson community.

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In celebration of Silver Dollar City’s 50th Birthday, they’ve got a special gift for you!  If you’re celebrating a 50th birthday or 50th wedding anniversary in 2010, then your admission is FREE all season long!  Get ready for the biggest birthday party ever!  Help them celebrate this special season sure to be fun and full of surprises.

New for 2010, River Blast - America’s Biggest Water Battle! Tom and Huck have braved the mighty Mississippi and found their way to Silver Dollar City just in time for their 50th celebration.

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The 18th Annual MEC Job Fair takes place Saturday at the Branson Convention Center. If you are planning to attend you should be prepared for anything an employer might need. With so much competition you should be prepared with a resume, professional appearance, turn off your cell phone and leave your children in the care of someone else. If you need help with your resume you can go to the Missouri Career Center at 2720 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway in Branson.

The Downtown Branson Mainstreet Association has a new director and a renewed vision for downtown Branson. The first big event for 2010 is the annual Plumb Nellie Days arts and crafts festival slated for May 21st-23rd in downtown Branson. Make plans to attend.

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The FLW fishing tour started today and runs through Saturday. As many as 300 top bass anglers are competing this week for cash awards, and points toward this year’s Forrest Wood Cup, the world championship of bass fishing. This one will be an endurance contest against the cold. With air temperatures in the in the 30’s most of the day and water tempatures hovering at the 40-degree mark. If you like fishing, come and hear what pros Greg Bohannan, David Walker, Dan Morehead, Scott Suggs, Mike Surman and Chad Morgenthaler have to say.

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March signals the start of tornado season in Missouri, with a state-wide tornado drill planned for next week. Taney County Emergency Management Director Chris Berndt told county commisioners on Monday. The statewide drill takes place next Tuesday, March 9th at 1:30 pm to test warning and alert systems across the county. Berndt also asks citizens to consider safe shelter locations - there are no public tornado shelters.

During the month of February, the Christian Action Ministries food pantry ministered to the needs of 605 families. Year-to-date, the pantry has served 46% more than last year at this time, a total of 1,378 individuals. Burke urges everyone in the community to consider cash and food donations to help CAM fulfill its mission of service to those in crisis. They could also use volunteers willing to help out with their time in the pantry, making food pickups in the community, and other tasks. Give
CAM a call at 417-334-1157 if you can help.

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