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This horse show featuring three-year-old horses was first held at the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association grounds in Ava, Missouri in 1980 as a showcase for young horses who've never been shown under saddle.

There will be divisions for both professional and amateur riders. The morning schedule beginning at 9:00 will have Versatility events such as Showmanship, Trail, Reining and Cattle Sorting. The evening competition beginning at 6:30 will include classes for Youth, Novice, Amateur and Professional riders. On Saturday morning starting at 8 am there is a Youth Pancake Breakfast as a kickoff for the Youth Seminar covering the history of the breed, horsemanship and craft time making Tie-Dye T-shirts.

This horse show featuring three-year-old horses was first held at the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association grounds in Ava, Missouri in 1980 as a showcase for young horses who've never been shown under saddle.

There will be divisions for both professional and amateur riders. The morning schedule beginning at 9:00 will have Versatility events such as Showmanship, Trail, Reining and Cattle Sorting. The evening competition beginning at 6:30 will include classes for Youth, Novice, Amateur and Professional riders. On Saturday morning starting at 8 am there is a Youth Pancake Breakfast as a kickoff for the Youth Seminar covering the history of the breed, horsemanship and craft time making Tie-Dye T-shirts.

This horse show featuring three-year-old horses was first held at the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association grounds in Ava, Missouri in 1980 as a showcase for young horses who've never been shown under saddle.

There will be divisions for both professional and amateur riders. The morning schedule beginning at 9:00 will have Versatility events such as Showmanship, Trail, Reining and Cattle Sorting. The evening competition beginning at 6:30 will include classes for Youth, Novice, Amateur and Professional riders. On Saturday morning starting at 8 am there is a Youth Pancake Breakfast as a kickoff for the Youth Seminar covering the history of the breed, horsemanship and craft time making Tie-Dye T-shirts.

Young anglers will have opportunities to catch fish at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Kids’ Fishing Day on June 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Bella Donna Education Pond at MDC’s Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery near Branson. The event is open to anglers ages 15 and under.

Sunfish and channel catfish will be the fish anglers will be trying to catch at the pond, which is east of the main hatchery complex. (Signs will direct people to the event.) A few loaner fishing poles will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their own fishing equipment. MDC staff will be providing worms for bait, but participants can bring their own, too. No registration is required for this event. For more information, call 417-334-4865, ext. 0. Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery is located at 483 Hatchery Road in Branson.

This event is being held in conjunction with Free Fishing Weekend, the annual event in June through which fishing permits are not required at any state-managed fishing location. It should be noted that all other fishing regulations (length limits, possession limits, etc.) still apply for Free Fishing Weekend.

Staff at MDC facilities across the state are holding in-person and virtual programs. A listing of these programs can be found at mdc.mo.gov/events.

This horse show featuring three-year-old horses was first held at the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association grounds in Ava, Missouri in 1980 as a showcase for young horses who've never been shown under saddle.

There will be divisions for both professional and amateur riders. The morning schedule beginning at 9:00 will have Versatility events such as Showmanship, Trail, Reining and Cattle Sorting. The evening competition beginning at 6:30 will include classes for Youth, Novice, Amateur and Professional riders. On Saturday morning starting at 8 am there is a Youth Pancake Breakfast as a kickoff for the Youth Seminar covering the history of the breed, horsemanship and craft time making Tie-Dye T-shirts.

The Ray House Jamboree is a free event starting at 2 p.m. with live music, tours of the historic Ray House, and games and crafts for the kids. See a civil war encampment and cannon firing demonstrations at Tour Road Stop 5.

This year it is a Salute to the German Troops. A German-inspired meal will be served from 4-6 p.m. You must purchase meal tickets in advance. All proceeds help the Foundation preserve the rich history of the Ozarks and the Battlefield.

Schedule of Events:
2 pm - Stringfield (nyckelharpa, guitar, hammer dulcimer, concertina)

3 pm - Holmes Brigade Shirkers (traditional Civil War camp songs)

4 pm - Scotts are Out (old-time period music)

5 pm Back Porch Players (old-time period music)

2-6 pm - Tours of the Ray House

2-4 pm - Kids games and activities

Cannon firings on the hour at Tour Road Stop 5

4-6 pm - German-style meal.

Tickets sold in advance at www.wilsonscreek.com

The 17^th Annual GLOW presented by Ozark Chevrolet to benefit Children’s Smile Center is slated for Friday, June 16, 2023, beginning at approximately 8:45 p.m. at the Finley River Park in downtown Ozark. The 17^th Annual GLOW is held inside the grounds of the Sertoma Duck Race Festival and is free to the public.

Several hot air balloons will inflate just after dark providing an amazing light display against the night sky. Balloons are tethered to the ground and do not take flight so attendees can enjoy a 60 to 90 minute light show, pending weather and wind speeds. All attendees have the opportunity to see the very large and exquisite balloons close up, visit with the pilots and get in the basket to help keep the balloons inflated.

The 17^th Annual GLOW presented by Ozark Chevrolet is part of the two-day Sertoma Duck Race Festival June 16-17, with several activities taking place besides the GLOW on Friday evening, including live music in an entertainment area, food and drink booths, small business vendor booths, and a kids’ zone with various carnival-type attractions for families to enjoy. For more information about these activities, please visit 4csertoma.org. There are costs associated with many of these activities, including a $10 parking fee. There is no admission charge for the 17^th Annual GLOW presented by Ozark Chevrolet or the Sertoma Duck Race Festival.

“The GLOW is a fun event for all ages,” said executive director, Jackie Barger. “Rarely do people have the opportunity to see the balloons close up, but here you can visit with the pilots and then watch an amazing light show.” Barger continued, "We want everyone to know that the event is extremely sensitive to weather and wind conditions. The unpredictability of Ozarks weather means there is always a chance the event could not be held. Please keep informed through our Facebook page."

Proceeds from the 17^th Annual GLOW benefit Children’s Smile Center to provide dental care to children ages 1 to 19 and pregnant women covered by Missouri Medicaid who reside in Christian, Stone, Taney, Dade, Barry or Lawrence Counties through its three dental clinics located in Ozark, Branson West and Aurora.

Barger stated that people attending the 17^th Annual GLOW presented by Ozark Chevrolet need to plan to arrive well before the hot-air balloons begin to inflate, which should be in the vicinity of 8:30 to 9:00 p.m. Gates to the Festival grounds for the GLOW open at 5:00 p.m.

Barger wants to remind attendees to keep informed about the event through their Facebook page, 17^th Annual Hot Air Balloon Glow. Weather and wind conditions are monitored right up to the time of the balloons inflating, and pilots are very careful in making the decision to inflate their balloon based on local and area weather patterns, wind speeds, and weather fronts that move through the area from time to time.

For more information call (417)818-5718.

Stockton State Park will host a family fun day from noon to 9:30 p.m. Saturday,
June 17.

There will be outdoor games such as cornhole and mini golf, and board games for families to enjoy in the campground. These games will be available near the playground in the East Campground and at the campground check station.

At 12:30 p.m., a geocaching expert will give a presentation on how your family can work together to find several geocaches within the park. At 5 p.m., representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will provide games pertaining to water safety.

This event is free to the public. For more information, contact Kimberly Pedigo at 417-276-4259.Stockton State Park is located at 19100 S. Highway 215 in Dadeville.

For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Bennett Spring State Park will celebrate Father's Day June 18 with fishing or picnicking anytime during daylight hours.

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., guests can work on one of the many 5-foot floor puzzles inside the nature center or create chalk art on the walkway outside the center.

Bennett Spring State Park is located at 26250 Highway 64A outside of Lebanon. For more information, call the nature center at 417-532-4338.

For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Members of the Taneycomo Festival Orchestra will host a free performance of music that will thrill and educate.

This concert is presented in conjunction with the Taneyhills Library. Repertoire to be announced.