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🌱 Could you be the next fire prevention leader serving greater Branson?
Happening soon: Best of Dean Martin on the Branson Patch calendar
What's up Branson! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Could you be the next fire prevention leader serving greater Branson?
- Why Branson just ranked among the world’s top Christmas tour cities
- See why Silver Dollar City’s Christmas just ranked among America’s best
Also on today's calendar: Best of Dean Martin and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Clouds and sun; not as cool, with a high of 59 and low of 42 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 54, low: 29.
- Saturday: Becoming cloudy, with a high of 51 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
1. Western Taney County Fire District Seeking Division Chief of Prevention (komc.com) — Western Taney County Fire Protection District, which serves the Branson area, is hiring a Division Chief of Prevention to oversee inspections, plan reviews, and fire safety programs. The role supervises the Fire Marshal, supports public education, and requires extensive fire service experience and certifications, with applications accepted until the position is filled in Branson. 
2. These 4 U.S. Cities Rank Globally for Christmas and Holiday Cheer (travelandleisure.com) — Branson has been ranked 16th in the world for Christmas tour experiences, putting the city on a global list alongside New York, Quebec City, and Savannah. A data analysis of tour options, prices, languages, and hotel costs highlights Branson as a standout holiday destination for festive travelers this December.
3. Best things to do and places to visit this holiday season (usatoday.com) — Branson’s Silver Dollar City is spotlighted nationally for its An Old Time Christmas celebration, featuring 6.5 million lights, an eight-story special-effects tree, and illuminated parades. The piece is a nationwide roundup of top holiday attractions, but it specifically calls out the Branson park’s nostalgic shows, light tunnels, and festive food as one of the country’s standout theme park holiday events.
4. Ozarks holiday attractions earn accolades from USA TODAY readers (news-leader.com) — Branson’s own Silver Dollar City just earned USA TODAY readers’ top spot for best holiday theme park event in the nation, thanks to its An Old Time Christmas celebration. The Ozarks also scored honors for Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale and St. Louis’ Garden Glow, but the spotlight here is firmly on Branson’s lights, music, and festive experiences running through early January.
📸 Around Branson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Branson
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★ Featured events ★
- Best of Dean Martin
Branson Hot Hits Theatre, 206 S Commercial St, Branson
2:00 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Pickleball
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9:00 am - Open Gym
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1:30 pm - Youth Basketball Practices
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4:00 pm - MoNASP Archery Tournament
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8:00 am - Open Gym
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12:00 pm - Best of Dean Martin
Branson Hot Hits Theatre , 206 S Commercial St , Branson
2:00 pm - Pickleball
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5:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
📣 Branson Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- David - The Musical
Sight & Sound Theatres , 1001 Shepherd of the Hills Expy , Branson
3:30 pm - Springfield Catholic Girls Varsity Basketball @ Reeds Spring
Reeds Spring High School , 20277 MO-413 , Reeds Spring
6:00 pm - High School Girls Basketball Home Game
Reeds Spring R-iV , 20277 MO-413 , Reeds Spring
6:00 pm - Parents as Teachers Group Connections Event
Reeds Spring R-iV , 257 Elementary Rd , Reeds Spring
9:30 am
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Positive Thoughts...
Remember, as followers of Christ, there may be days of silence, you may feel alone, unanswered or unappreciated. But, God is still with us, he… (Nextdoor Hollywood Hills) - I am looking for a heating repair service that works on park model homes in Branson.
I have called a few Furnace Repair companies as well as mobile RV repair companies, to no avail. Also, seeking someone to work on electric in my… (Nextdoor Lucia Ridge)
- Price Cutter posted a job opening for Meat Clean-up in Branson. Apply here.
- Shoe Carnival, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Associate - Part-time in Branson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Branson here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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