Food Entrepreneurship: A New Way of Thinking about Local Food and Jobs” - April 4th at Cowan Civic Center located at 500 East Elm St. in Lebanon. Registration opens at 9:30 am, Workshop is 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There is no charge to attend, however registration is required to ensure sufficient handouts and your complimentary lunch. To register, send your name, organization/business name (if applicable), address, phone and email to Terry Hackney at HackneyT@missouri.edu; phone: 573.882.9509: Fax: 573.882.5127 Registration Deadline is April 1st.

Dauntless Ball - April 4th, the 4th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade has scheduled the 5th annual Dauntless Ball from 6 to 11 p.m. on post. Tickets can be purchased through battalion S1 administration officers. For more information call 573-596-6776.

Used Book Sale - Now through April 5th the Waynesville Library will be holding a used book sale durning operating hours in the community room of the Library. Proceeds will benefit Waynesville Library Children's programs.

Run For the Tiger 5K Fun Run & 2M Walk - April 5, 2014 in the Waynesville City Park at 8:30 a.m. Registration begins at 7 a.m., $15 entry fee with proceeds supporting Waynesville High School Student Athletic Programs. Contact the Race Director at 573-855-6540 for additional information.

Ribbon Cutting for Bow & Barrel Sportsmen Center - April 5th at 9 a.m. at 22940 Harlan Lane in St. Robert.

CPR and First Aid Training Class - April 5th, Certified CPR and First Aid Training that includes Adults, Children and Infants at the STM Christian Daycare Preschool Academy, 577 Old Route 66, St. Robert. On Saturday at 9:00 a.m. with instructor Christopher Dye, NREMT-P, I/C. The cost is $10.00 for CPR & CPR Certification Card; $14.00 for CPR, CPR Certification Card & First Aid. Childcare will be available for $5.00 for the whole day. Contact Charmaine Peden at 573-336-2168 or Margaret Curry at 573-528-7614 for seating.

Chamber Luncheon - April 9th at 11:45 a.m. at Di Trapani's Italian Bistro. Our sponsor will be David M. Lowe, Attorney at Law. Please contact the Chamber Office to RSVP before 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 8th. Seating is Limited.

**Please note** The Chamber of Commerce is excited to have such a large number of its members attend monthly luncheons. Unfortunately, due to the large number of last minute Chamber luncheon attendees a policy has been put into place by the Chamber Board of Directors. This policy started in APRIL 2005; anyone who responds after the R.s.v.p. cut-off time (9:00 a.m. the Tuesday before the luncheon) or shows up without an R.s.v.p. may be charged an additional $10. If an R.s.v.p. is received and they do not attend the luncheon there may be a $10 charged for the meal. The decision was made to charge this amount to compensate our Chamber member restaurants for the last minute adjusts they must make to their menus

Community Day - April 9th, Bring your friends, family, and teammates to Buffalo Wild Wings. Enjoy some great food and benefit the Boys and Girls Club by with 10% of total sales going to the local club.

Rodney Atkins - Live In Concert - April 9th, Country music star and sports enthusiast Rodney Atkins will perform for Military Service Members at Nutter Field House, Fort Leonard Wood. The Concert is in partnership with USO and Family and MWR and is open to the Fort Leonard Wood Community. Venue opens at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7:00pm. No tickets are required for this event.

Tour of Fort Leonard Wood - Is full, we have started a waiting list. April 10th, AUSA, Committee of Fifty, Friends of the Fort, Support the Fort and Phelps for the Fort will be offering a tour of Ft. Leonard Wood beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m. The tour will be leaving from the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber Office, located in the lower level of the Visitor's Center at 137 St. Robert Blvd., Ste. B in St. Robert, please park in the back of the building. Lunch will be provided by AUSA during the tour. Space is very limited so please R.S.V.P. to (573) 336-5121/573-336-0221 or email chamber@wsrchamber.com no later than April 4th.

Waynesville High School Presents "Little Shop of Horrors" The Musical - April 10, 2014 - Sunday April 13, 2014. Show times are 2:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. - 9:15p.m. Contact Charles Davis - Head Theatre Director by email cdavis2@waynesville.k12.mo.us for additional information.

3rd Annual Race for the Ribbons - April 12, 2014 at the Waynesville Middle School. 5K Race at 8 a.m. and Family Fun Walk at 8:10 a.m. Registration forms can be picked up at the Waynesville Middle School or downloaded at the school website. Registration forms must be received by Friday March 28th for a guaranteed t-shirt. Hosted by the Waynesville Middle School Interact Club sponsored by Rotary International.

3rd Annual Kids Karnival Eggstravaganza - April 12, 2014 at The Ark Community Center & Sports Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt & Fun Games for all ages. For additional information visit www.thearkcsc.com or call Donalisa Stinyard at 573-337-9128.

Easter Egg at the Saint Robert Golf Course - April 12, 2014, contact Saint Robert Parks & Recreation at 573-451-2625 for more information.

Community Forum - April 14th, The Chamber will host the annual Community Forum in the library of the Waynesville High School. The panel discussion will begin at 6:30 p.m. and speakers for the evening will include representatives from Fort Leonard Wood, City of St. Robert, City of Waynesville, Waynesville R-VI School District, Leonard Wood Institute and Pulaski County. The community is invited to attend the forum and will have the opportunity to ask questions. Questions must be submitted in person. This event will be broadcast on Channel 12. For more information contact the Chamber office at 573-336-5121.

Broadway By Jeri - April 17th at the Leach Theatre in Rolla. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 for Adult and $25 for Youth. Visit http://leachtheatre.mst.edu/ for more information.

Chamber Office Closed - April 18th in observance of Good Friday.

Little Princess Party - April 19, 2014. Contact Saint Robert Parks & Recreation at 573-451- 2625 for more information.

6th Annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by American Legion Riders Chapter 331- April 19, 2014 in the Waynesville City Park at 9 a.m. Hunt by age groups 0-3 years, 4-6 years, 7-9 years, and 10-12 years. Special Guest: The Easter Bunny! For information call Don Gerspach at 573-512-1419.

Ribbon Cutting for Independent Scentsy Consultant Jasmine Turner - April 21st at 10 a.m. at the Chamber office, 137 St. Robert Blvd., Ste. B.

Chamber Four Person Scramble - April 24th, The Chamber is excited for the upcoming Four Person Scramble. The tournament will be an 18-hole four person scramble with a shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. at Piney Valley Golf Course on Fort Leonard Wood. Team check-in will be at 9:00 a.m. A meal will be provided for teams after they complete the tournament. Awards will be given after the tournament is complete as well as door prizes donated by Chamber members. Registration for teams is now open. There is a $50 entry fee per person. Mulligans and Skins will be available for $20 each per team and a 5' String is $10 per team. There is a limit of 30 teams so register today! Registration forms and entry fee payment must be received at the Chamber office by April 15th. Registration forms are available at the Chamber office, 137 St. Robert Blvd., Ste. B in St. Robert or by clicking here. For more information call 573-336-5121.

Say Goodnight Gracie - April 24th, Alan Safier stars as George Burns in Say Goodnight Gracie at the Leach Theatre in Rolla. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for Adult and $20 for Youth. Visit http://leachtheatre.mst.edu/ for more information.

Committee of Fifty Luncheon - April 25th at 12:00 p.m. at the Hampton Inn in St. Robert. Please R.s.v.p. by calling 573-336-5121 or send an email to info@wsrchamber.com by April 24th.

City of Saint Robert 5K - May 3, 2014. For additional information contact Saint Robert Parks & Recreation at 573-451-2625 or visit http://www.saintrobert.com.

Virtuous Women's Expo - May 3rd, The ARK Community and Sports Center is setting the stage for our 2nd Annual Virtuous Women's Expo. The event will be held at the ARK Community and Sports Center from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Virtuous Women's Expo combines shopping, beauty, wellness, health, fitness, kids & baby, home, food, entertainment and more JUST FOR HER. We take all the things women love and need and put them into one amazing event. This event will be free and open to the public. For more information call Donalisa Stinyard 573-337-9128.

The Challenge - May 10th in the Waynesville City Park Participants will race to stations and complete challenges. The first team to successfully complete all challenges and cross the finish line will be the event winner. Teams are made up of two people. Teams that pre-register at the Chamber office will receive a t-shirt. For more information contact the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce at 573-336-5121.

Chamber Quarterly +1 Luncheon - May 14th at 11:30 a.m. at the Hampton Inn with Vidies Catering. Our sponsor will be Waynesville R-VI School District. Please contact the Chamber Office to RSVP before 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 13th.

**Please note** The Chamber of Commerce is excited to have such a large number of its members attend monthly luncheons. Unfortunately, due to the large number of last minute Chamber luncheon attendees a policy has been put into place by the Chamber Board of Directors. This policy started in APRIL 2005; anyone who responds after the R.s.v.p. cut-off time (9:00 a.m. the Tuesday before the luncheon) or shows up without an R.s.v.p. may be charged an additional $10. If an R.s.v.p. is received and they do not attend the luncheon there may be a $10 charged for the meal. The decision was made to charge this amount to compensate our Chamber member restaurants for the last minute adjusts they must make to their menus.

Glow In The Dark Golf Tournament - May 17, 2014. Contact Saint Robert Parks & Recreation at 573-451-2625 for additional information.

Girl Rising - May 19th at 7:30 p.m. Girl Rising is a feature film narrated by Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Selena Gomez and others that tells the stories of nine incredible girls across the globe. Come find out how educating girls can change the world and learn how you can make a difference at the Waynesville Cinema 8 B&B Theater. Purchase tickets by May 5th at http://gathr.us/screening/7291. For more information contact Tina Morris at tinarazz@yahoo.com. Girl Rising is presented by Girl Scout Troop 10175.

Mid America Freedom Rally XXVI - Friday May 23, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. - Monday May 26, 2014 12:00 p.m. in Buckhorn, Pulaski County. Live Bands, Bike events, vendors, no one under the age of 18 will be admitted. MRO members $25, Non-members $30, RV cost $10, and tent camping is free. For additional information contact Freedom of the Road Riders (Bob Hawkins) at 660-694-3589 or visit http://midamericafreedomrally.com.

**If you have any information for our community calendar please email chamberdirector@wsrchamber.com.

For more events click on the link below to view the county calendar! http://visitpulaskicounty.mhsoftware.com/

Return to main newsletter