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September 20 - 22, 2020 • Vol. 2, Issue 9
St. Mark’s to observe Blessing of the Animals
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Submitted to Branson Globe Pets of all faiths are invited to bring their humans to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 3 Northwoods Dr. at James River Rd. in Kimberling City at 2 pm Sunday, October 4, to celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ecology. For over a decade St. Mark’s has joined churches around the world in welcoming animals to a special ceremony called the “Blessing of the Animals”, expressing the love humans have for the pets who have become such an important part of the family. According to a news release,
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SEE BLESSING, PAGE 2 Working craftsmen Ozark Grinding shared the process of grinding flour, cornmeal and more at the 47th Annual Autumn Daze. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)
Autumn Daze adds a little fall color to Downtown Branson
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WEATHER...page 17 Open window temperatures but still no rain in sight.
Story & Photos by K.D. Michaels Staff Writer The weather was perfect as shoppers and spectators made their way into downtown Branson for the 47th annual Autumn Daze. Autumn Daze, a favorite Bran-
son tradition, features a variety of arts and crafts booths, food vendors and three full days of entertainment. Those in attendance also found fabulous bargains at many of the downtown Branson shops’ sidewalk sales.
Many new vendors attended this year’s Autumn Daze, including several working craftsmen on exhibit. See our gallery of Autumn Daze photos, starting on page 10 of this edition.
Teddi Ann is one of the pets who received her blessing last year at St. Mark’s. (Special to Branson Globe)