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GLOW hot-air balloon event aids Children's Smile Center in Ozark
OZARK, Mo. — The 19th annual GLOW air balloon event is happening in Ozark to support the Children's Smile Center on Friday, June 20.
According to a Children's Smile Center press release, the air balloon event is being presented by Ozark Chevrolet and starts at 8:45 p.m. on June 20 at Finley River Park in Ozark.
The event will include multiple hot air balloons and a 60 to 90 minute light show, the release says.
Visitors will be able to see the balloons up close, speak with the pilots and get inside the basket.
'The GLOW is a fun event for all ages,' Jackie Barger, executive director, said in the release. 'Rarely do people have the opportunity to see the balloons close up, but here you can visit with the pilots and then watch an amazing light show. We want everyone to know that the event is extremely sensitive to weather and wind conditions. The unpredictability of Ozarks weather means there is always a chance the event could not be held. Please keep informed through our Facebook page.'
The event is part of the Sertoma Duck Race Festival, which will be from June 20 to June 21. The festival will include live music, food booths, business vendors and a kids' zone with carnival activities.
The GLOW event's funding goes to the Children's Smile Center to provide dental care for children from ages 1 to 19 covered by Missouri Medicaid who live in Christian, Stone, Taney, Dade, Barry or Lawrence Counties. The dental clinics reside in Ozark, Branson West and Aurora.
'We are grateful to local corporate sponsors for underwriting this event and providing funds to help provide our dental clinics to people from low-income families served by Medicaid,' Barger said. 'Because of this support, we are privileged to put smiles on many faces, just like our GLOW.'
For more information on the event, visit GLOW's Facebook event.
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