Native Missourian, Mary Collins Barile, will discuss her latest book called Haunted Columbia Missouri at a Meet the Author presentation. An Art Gallery show will begin at 6:00 p.m. featuring Linda Wright & John Ray, A reception will be hosted by Jackie Hughes of Creative Catering. Suggested donations are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children. Call 573-374-8708 for more information.

The Lake Area Fiber Artists presents its very popular Festival of the Arts. The guild has a sales area featuring items handmade by guild members. In addition, there are 20+ vendor booths offering a wide array of spinning fiber, unique and hand-dyed yarns, finished products, tools and accessories for the various forms of fiber art.
Demonstrations are held throughout the day so you can see spinning, knitting, crochet, rug-hooking, etc. You can find amazing, fresh and creative gifts for the holiday season or that special item just for yourself!
Visit www.lakefiberarts.com for information about the Festival and the Fiber Arts Guild.

The Lake of the Ozarks Woodcarvers Guild presents a woodcarving festival including demonstrations of carving techniques, exhibits and sale items. For more information contact Richard Wallace at 573-346-3859 or rwallace@yhti.net

The Lake of the Ozarks Swing Dance Club host it's monthly dance at the La Roca Dance Club. The October theme is "Dance Your Blues Off". Admission for Club Members is $7.00 per person; Non-members & guests are $10.00 per person. For more information call 573-365-6155 or visit www.lakeozarksswingdance.com.

The St. Louis Osuwa Taiko Japanese Drummers return to the Lake for the first time in three years. This high energy group of performers integrates traditional Japanese instruments with jazz, dance and athleticism. A short workshop will be included with the performance. Additional information to follow at a later date.

The Sunrise Beach Little Theatre will present a Dessert Theatre Production of "Getting Sara Married", a hilarious comedy, by Sam Bobrick and directed by Barbara Hubbell & Vee Jay Groce three nights starting at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $15.00 including dessert, coffee or tea. Doors open at 6:00p.m. For more information call 573-374-0374.

First time "Art for the Seasons", a fine arts extravaganza show at the Porto Cima clubhouse. Fifty artists will display & sell their artwork on Saturday from 12:00noon to 8:00p.m. and on Sunday from 10:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. Entry forms for the artists are available online at www.artsatthelake.com under the LAC Events tab or by calling Mary Andeline at 573-374-9297. Deadline for artists entries if 8/1/16.

The Ozark Jazz Society presents Stephanie Trick & Paolo on the Piano. Optional dinner available from 5:00p.m. to 6:15p.m. at a cost of $16.00 per person including tax & tip. The concert is from 6:30p.m. to 9:00p.m. General Admission is $12.50; Members admission is $10.00 per person. No reservations are required for the buffet or dinner. For more information call 573-365-3411 or go to www.lakeozarkjazz.org.