Last week we talked about the upcoming event, Lake Area Christmas for Kids. This week, we wanted to hit on another amazing event. This is a wonderful event that also focuses on helping underprivileged children around the Lake of the Ozarks experience a more fulfilling Christmas - Lake Area Candyland! Here's a little information about this event:
2021 Candyland Event
The Candyland event was founded in 1984 and to date has served over 12,500 local children. In all, our local Rotary Clubs sponsor roughly 300 children each year with this event that may not otherwise have a joyous Christmas for a number of reasons. They receive lists of needy children from both the Eldon School District, as well as the School of the Osage.
How to Donate
Christmas trees with candy canes will be setup at the Stone Crest Mall in Osage Beach, and at the Tri-County YMCA in Osage Beach. Select a candy cane from the tree, and on that candy cane, will be a card with the name of a needy child in the area. Purchase gifts ranging from $75-$100 (or what you can afford), and return the gifts with the card to the Stone Crest Mall. Once gifts are received, the Rotary Club will deliver the gifts to the children. Cash donations are also being taken for the cause by contacting the Rotary Club.Where: The Stone Crest Mall or Tri-County YMCA in Osage Beach
When: Saturday, November 27th through Friday, December 10th
Times: Monday-Friday 2PM-6PM, Saturday 11AM-5PM, Sunday 12PM-5PM
To make a cash donation, please contact: Kevin Wood @ 636-262-8051 or Kevin@yourlake.com or Celeste Barela @ 573-286-0640 or celest@wtcpa.com.
Learn More about the Lake of the Ozarks Rotary Clubs
Rotary is a service club. Its product is serving. Rotarians provide community service to both local and international communities. This is perhaps the best reason for becoming a Rotarian: the chance to do something for somebody else and to sense the self-fulfillment that comes in the process and return of that satisfaction to one's own life. It is richly rewarding.Each year, the local Rotary Clubs host a number of events that directly benefits our local community. They donate thousands of dollars each year to help non-profit organizations within our community, including (but not limited to) organizations such as Special Olympics of Missouri, Boys State, Medical Missions for Christ, Local Area Needs Initiative, and so many more.
Currently, there are 3 Rotary Clubs here at the Lake of the Ozarks. All are great clubs that do a LOT for our community. If you'd like to learn more about becoming a Rotarian, visit their websites at:
Lake Ozark Noon Rotary - www.LakeOzarkRotary.com
Lake Ozark Daybreak Rotary - www.daybreakrotary.org
Laurie-Sunrise Beach Rotary - www.lsbrotary.org
We hope that you'll find it in your heart this coming holiday season to help out our community. Whether its through Candyland or another event that benefits our local charities and community members, your donation - whether monetary or through volunteerism - is truly appreciated!
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