APRIL

APRIL 4-8: Branson Fest 2001 at the Mel Tillis theatre. Five days of concerts, events, hospitality/business expo, food, arts, culture, and heritage. Ticketed admission to concerts, other activities are free. for reservations call 417-335-6635 or for more information call 1-800-214-3661. www.bransonchamber.com

APRIL 6-MAY 6: World Fest at Silber Dollar City. More thean 350 performers from around the world come to Branson for America's largest international festival. 1-800-9526626. www.silverdollarcitty.com

APRIL 11: Branson Veterans Task Force Ceremony commemorating the Persian Gulf War Cease-Fire. 1-417-337-VETS. www.bransonveterans.com

APRIL 13-15: 10th Annual Shadow of the Eagle Powwow at Shadow Rock Park. O.M.I.H.A. Jamie Good thunder 1-417-561-2710.

APRIL 14: Dogwood Canyon Fun Run, 8k and 15k races. 1-417-335-2777

APRIL 14: 11:00 a.m. at the Hollister High School baseball fields. Ages: Toddler through 8. Appearance of the Easter Bunny.APRIL 14-22: Get into Earth Day festival at Talking Rocks Cavern. Includes guided nature walks, nature crafts, special cave tours and more. 1-417-272-3366

APRIL 15: Shepard of the Hills Easter Egg Hunt. 1-800-OLD-MATT. www.the shepherdofthehills.com

APRIL 17-20: Military Reunion Planners Conference. Qualified planners call 417-337-VETS. www.bransonveterans.com

APRIL 19-20: Rockaway Beach City-wide Clean-up. 1-417-561-4280 or 1-800-798-0178.

APRIL 20-21: The Ozarks 100 a road bicycling event presented by Kids Across America. 1-417-335-8400 or 417-335-2634 www.kidsacrossamerica.org

APRIL 21: Mexicana Fiesta/Spring Cleaning Auction in Rockaway Beach. 1-417-561-4280 or 1-800-798-0178.

APRIL 26-28: 28th Annual Ozark Mountain Country Band and Orchestra Festival at College of the Ozarks. 1-800-925-8498. ext 112 ir 102

APRIL 27-28: Family Business Fair: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday and 10.00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on saturday, at the American Legion in Kimberling City. Come and spend some time visiting with area businesses and professionals who will be on hand to answer questions about their service or product. Bring the kids, there will be face painting and door prizes. Free of charge.

APRIL 28-29: Main Street Hoops, an amateur basketball tournament presented by the Downtown Branson Mainstreet Association. 417-334-1548