Pointe Royale Golf Village Unveils New Turf
Pointe Royale Golf Village will hold a ribbon-cutting by the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, near the Clubhouse. The golf course and Clubhouse have undergone a $4.5 million re-do that even included remodeling the sand traps with zosia grass linings and new sand.
Pointe Royale was built as a planned development on Lake Taneycomo in 1986. Several entertainers have homes there including Andy Williams. There also are nightly-rental condominiums. For more information, call Ann Sweet at 294-1799.
Discount Days At Grand Glitz
Beginning April 1 through April 4, Branson’s three Grand Glitz shops will offer a 25 percent discount on merchandise to celebrate the opening of the newest location in Chappy Mall in historic downtown Branson.
Owner Linda Tichenor bought her first Grand Glitz store four years ago from Silver Dollar City in the Grand Village. Then, she opened Grand Glitz in Branson Landing. And now Grand Glitz will occupy the front shop in Chappy Mall across from Dino’s 25 Karrot Cake Café.
The shop specializes in upscale but affordable clothing including R & B, jewelry, handbags and—at the Chappy location, hats, Tichenor said. They also carry shoes by Laplume, J.Renee and Onex.
There will be a ribbon cutting conducted by the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 2. On Saturday, April 4, there will be special events from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. including music by SIX. Call the Chappy Mall location at 239-1437.
Make The Connection!
Wonderful places for wedding and other special occasions are spotlighted on the next BRANSON COMMUNITY CONNECTION. The local talk show about what’s going on in Branson airs Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. on the Vacation Channel. On April 2 and 9, the first guest is Beverly Gray from Emory Creek Victorian Bed and Breakfast. Then it’s Allison Walenta from Branson Landing Cruises. Next, Leah Hardin tells about Big Cedar’s facilities. And Bill Tirone talks about the beautiful possibilities at the Branson Convention Center.
A to Z Rollout Party Offers Fun
A to Z Restoration will celebrate a new professional affiliation that will improve their all-important service from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7. They’ll demonstrate their equipment, offer hourly giveaways, food, entertainment by American Kids and others, and hold ribbon cuttings including at 2 p.m. with the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.
They also will do onsite auto upholstery cleaning for $20, said business development manager Laurie Solt. And to help Christian Action Ministries, they invite everyone to bring a personal hygiene item to donate.
They located in the Hollister Industrial Park. Turn at Purcell Tire. The company, established in Branson in 1981, does routine floor care as well as restoration after water, fire or smoke damage. Also mold mitigation and even pet deodorization. Now they’ve affiliated with Rainbow International, a company that sets industry guidelines. The new partnership provides 24-hour technical support, and technicians have new uniforms with photo ID badges and background checks. Call 334-2275.
My Neighbor’s Pantry in New Location
Gift of Hope, Inc., recently acquired My Neighbor’s Pantry and relocated the food service to 10275 East Missouri 76 across from The River church. The pantry was founded six years ago in Rockaway Beach by Jan and Ernie McCabe. It provides food for more than 1,800 people a month. It was located in Forsyth in the former Catholic Church, but that building is now being developed as a history museum by the White River Historical Society.
Gift of Hope formed in 1989 when owners and employees of National Enzyme Company in Forsyth decided to forego the traditional gift exchange, and raised $700 to “adopt” a family. They now provide children with school supplies, food and clothing and help families with rent, utilities and other needs.
The Pantry is open noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. For more information or to help by volunteering or supplying food, call 417-546-8098 or visit www.giftofhopeinc.org.
Red Cross Seeking Volunteers
Volunteers are needed in Taney and Stone counties, said Donna Jones with the American Red Cross based in Springfield. They have about 700 volunteers in their 23-county area, but only a few in this area. They would like to have an advisory committee here as well. Volunteers take free training and can get introductory classes online. The most frequent need is response to fires, she said. Caseworkers provide comfort, assess damages and can in some circumstances immediately issue funds onto a credit card for the victims’ use. It’s especially critical now as we approach tornado and flood season, she said. For more information, visit www.redcross-ozarks.org or call Luke Bolz at 417-832-9500.