Briefs

Annual Oktoberfest

Once again organizers are gearing up for the 13th annual Oktoberfest to be held Oct. 14 on the Pineville Square. This event is a vital fundraiser for the McDonald County Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, Oktoberfest helps raise money for a partner nonprofit organization.

This year's event will assist the local McDonald County High School Show Choir, which will showcase their talent during the festival.

In the past, donations from Chamber of Commerce members and other local business have helped ensure the success of this event by their sponsorship and support by participating in the chili cook off.

Stella Senior Center

The Stella Senior Center will have a dance Friday evening, Sept. 8. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with the dance starting at 7 p.m. The band will be Evelyn and The Outriders. There is a $3 cover charge for the dance. Refreshments are available. Come and enjoy a fun-filled evening. For more information, call 417-628-3314.

Ozark Festival Orchestra

The Ozark Festival Orchestra will begin rehearsals for its 2017-2018 season on Tuesday, Sept. 12, in Monett, Mo., and is seeking instrumental players to join rehearsals and performances. The orchestra will present four concerts of classical music and pops/movie music from October through April. Most performances are at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center, where rehearsals take place.

Concerts for the season will include:

• An Americana concert on Sunday, Oct. 29

• Selections from Handel's "Messiah" with community chorus on Dec. 16-17 in Cassville and Monett

• A Soloist Showcase concert on Sunday, Feb. 18

• A Pops in the Park concert and silent auction at the Monett City Park Casino on Sunday, April 15.

Instrumental players are welcome to join rehearsals, which are held at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesdays. Those interested in additional information may contact Todd Borgmann, music director, at 636-221-2359.

McDonald County Senior Center

McDonald County Senior Center will be having music and potluck dinner Saturday, Sept.16, starting at 5 p.m., with music by Tar Top Travelers. There will be a donation box at the sign-in table for any nonperishable items that anyone would like to donate for the Christmas food and paper goods items.