Branson Weekend Events by Mindy Honey

Pageant, bowling on tap By Mindy Honey Society Editor Originally published Feb. 24, 2010 Branson Daily News Website http://bransondailynews.com There will be plenty of reasons to get out this weekend, with a home show at the Branson Convention Center, as well as a bowling tournament, Branson High School's version of "Dancing with the Stars," a pageant in Hollister for senior boys and much more. Weekend activities will begin Friday evening with Dancing with the Stars of Branson at Music City Centre Theatre. Dancers will include Tom Boyce, coach Steve Hancock and Clay Cooper. The dance will benefit Branson High School's Project Graduation. The show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets may be purchased at the door. For more information, call 417-294-7044. At the same time in Hollister, a fundraiser for Special Olympics will take place. The first Mr. HHS pageant will be held at Hollister High School Friday at 7 p.m. with eight senior boys competing in three divisions for the title — evening wear, decades and talent. The top five will then take part in a question and answer session to determine who will be crowned Mr. HHS. The fundraiser is sponsored by the student council. On April 25, members of Hollister's student council will buddy up with 25 special needs students to train for and then participate in the Special Olympics competition in Joplin. Anglers will also have their night Friday as Branson First Baptist Church hosts Meet the Pros. The evening will include a barbecue dinner, prizes and five FLW pro anglers sharing their fishing tips. The evening begins at 6 at Branson First Baptist Church. Tri-Lakes Community Theatre's "A Night of One Acts" will also start Friday night and run through Sunday afternoon. The comedy skits include "What Did You Say What For," "The Bachelor's Holiday" and "This Is A Play." "A Night of One Acts" will start at 7 p.m. both Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Branson Star Theatre. The 14th Annual Branson Tri-Lakes Building and Home Show also gets started Friday. More than 150 area exhibitors will be on-hand, showcasing everything from roofing products to residential elevators, home decor, painting supplies and home security. The show runs from 2-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at the Branson Convention Center. On Saturday, the Hometown Radio Health and Family Fair presented by Skaggs Regional Medical Center will run from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Skaggs Outpatient Clinic. The fair will include a list of activities for the entire family. A Missouri Child Identification Program, or MoChip, will be provided free by the Branson Masonic Lodge No. 587 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 10th Annual Bowl for Kids' Sake sponsored by Lilleys' Landing Resort and Marina will run Saturday through Monday at Millennium Bowling in Branson West. The multi-session event to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Stone and Taney Counties features local celebrities emcees, prizes, food and bowling.