Area Events and Happenings

• Sat. 5/3 - Bennett Spring State Park Kid's Free Fishing Day. Bring the kids to Bennett for fishing and fun. A special packet will be given away by hatchery staff. There will be educational exhibits and demonstrations for the kids to enjoy. For additional information call 417-532-4418 or visit mostateparks.com.
• Sat. 5/3 - Conway Lions Club will have its 2nd annual Livestock show at 10 at the Marshfield Fair Grounds. For additional information contact Steve Cushing at 417-589-8880.
• Thur. 5/8 - The Lebanon Concert Association will present The Rodney Mack Philadelphia Big Brass. The Rodney Mack Philadelphia Big Brass is composed of some of America's top brass musicians dedicated to bringing great music to audiences around the world. The concert begins at 7PM in the Cowan Civic Center Theater. For additional information visit www.lebanonmoconcertassociation.com for tickets call Vivian Calton at 417-532-2990.
• Sat. 5/10 - Supporters of Children with Additional Needs (S.C.A.N.) is hosting a 5k Fundraiser. The race promotes inclusion of children with additional needs and awareness of different diagnoses that affect families in Lebanon. To register visit www.scan4kids.com.
• Sat. 5/10 - Lebanon Art Guild's inaugural Art Walk is from 10a-2p, and will be held downtown at the Guild (227 W. Commercial). This event is new, but is taking the place of Art in Bloom which started as Art on the Farm. The Art Walk will feature works by local artists and plenty of fun festivities for the entire family. There will be concessions available and donations are always appreciated, funds collected go to benefit the Lebanon Art Guild. For more information contact the Lebanon Art Guild at 417-532-1895.
• Sat. 5/17 - Trash to Treasure Swap Meet at the Laclede County Fair Grounds. There is something for everyone, so come on out and find some new treasures. Swap Meet starts at 8 AM. For additional information contact 417-588-5118.
• Sat. 5/24 - 4th Annual Wagon for Warriors event will be held at the Laclede County Fair Grounds. For one day Travel back in time and enjoy an authentic and savory, home-cooked meal prepared over an open fire, by authentic Chuckwagons and their crew from four states. Tickets are available at the Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce, Hairy’s Salon, and Mid Missouri Credit Union. The festivities start at 9 am with lunch at noon. For more information on purchasing tickets, becoming a sponsor or making a donation to the Wagons for Warriors contact the Chamber at 417-588-3256.
• Sat. 6/7 - The Lebanon Parks Department will hold its 12th Annual Kids Fishing Day at Nelson Park. Join us for all the fun games, contests, prizes, and food.

Remember to tune in to KJEL 103.7 FM every Wednesday at 8:20 AM for the weekly "Trip Around the Ozarks." If you have an event that you would like featured on "Trip Around the Ozarks" please e-mail Jeff Porter at jporter@lebanonmo.org.