Ozark Pride

09/01/2026

08/30/2026

WHY OZARK PRIDE IS JOINING THIS FUNDRAISER

Ozark Pride is proud to stand with To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) in this important fundraiser because this issue isn’t happening somewhere far away.

It’s happening in our community, too.

There are people right here in the Ozarks who are struggling in silence. People who feel alone. People who are hurting, overwhelmed, or fighting battles that most of us may never see. And sometimes, all someone needs is to know that they are seen, they are loved, and they are not alone.

That is why we’re joining this fundraiser.

At Ozark Pride, we believe every person deserves to feel safe, valued, accepted, and supported. We believe that asking for help should never be something someone has to be ashamed of. And we believe that together, we can help create a community where people know there is hope and that their lives matter.

By supporting TWLOHA, we are helping connect people with hope, help, treatment, and recovery—and we are proud to be part of that mission.

If you can donate, please do.
If you can’t, please share this post.
And if you’re struggling, please know this: you matter. You are loved. You are not alone.

Let’s show our community that we mean it when we say we take care of our own.

👉 Support the Ozark Pride team:
https://give.twloha.com/team/848305

Together, we can spread hope. Together, we can remind someone that tomorrow is worth reaching.

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One Person Lost To Su***de Is One Too Many.

08/25/2026

💔🌹 HONORING THE QUEEN OF COUNTRY MUSIC — DOLLY PARTON

Today, the world lost more than a country music legend. We lost a woman whose music, kindness, generosity, humor, and heart touched generations of people.

Dolly Parton — the Queen of Country Music — passed away today at the age of 80 in Nashville, Tennessee.

From Jolene and 9 to 5 to I Will Always Love You, Dolly gave us songs that became part of the soundtrack of our lives. But her legacy reaches far beyond music. She was an actress, songwriter, entrepreneur, philanthropist, advocate, and — most importantly — someone who continually used her success to help others.

Her Imagination Library has helped put millions of books into the hands of children, and her generosity touched countless lives through education, disaster relief, healthcare, literacy, and so many other causes.

Dolly had a way of making everyone feel like they belonged. She reminded us that you could be successful without losing your kindness, that you could be glamorous while remaining humble, and that a little love could go a very long way.

Today, we say goodbye to a true American icon, a Tennessee treasure, and the Queen of Country Music.

Your voice may have gone silent, Dolly, but your songs will never stop playing.
Your kindness will never be forgotten.
Your laughter will never be forgotten.
Your legacy will never fade.

Thank you for the music. Thank you for the memories.
Thank you for showing the world what it means to have a truly generous heart.
Rest peacefully, Dolly. 💕✨

🎶 “And I will always love you…” 🎶

With love and deepest condolences,

🏳️‍🌈 Ozark Pride Inc.

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08/21/2026

OZARK PRIDE SPRING RIVER FLOAT
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

To our Ozark Pride family, friends, supporters, and everyone who joined us on the Spring River — thank you. ❤️

Our Spring River Float was about more than simply spending a day on the water. It was about coming together as a community, making memories, building friendships, and creating a space where everyone could feel welcomed, included, and proud to be themselves.

Now that the float is behind us, we want to take a moment to listen to YOU.

We have created a Participant Feedback Survey specifically for those who attended the event. Your feedback will help us understand what you enjoyed, what we can improve, and — most importantly — what you would like to see Ozark Pride do in the future.

What did you love about the float?
What could we have done better?
What would you like us to change or add next time?
What kinds of events would you like Ozark Pride to offer?
How can we continue making our events better for our community?

We genuinely want to hear the good, the bad, and the ideas you may have that we haven't even thought of yet. Your feedback matters. It helps us grow, learn, and make sure the events we plan are truly serving the people who make Ozark Pride what it is.

If you attended our Spring River Float, please take a few minutes to complete the survey:

Complete the Ozark Pride Spring River Float Participant Feedback Survey"
Here
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfF1jFjvz95PDD-bxRBS0ZLWD120UKqkhxVzHLAypH5W-BB7w/viewform

Even if you only have a few minutes, your response can make a difference.

Thank you for continuing to support Ozark Pride, Inc., for showing up for our community, and for being part of everything we're building together.

We don't just want to plan events for our community we want to build them WITH our community.

With appreciation,

Ozark Pride, Inc.
Community • Pride • Inclusion • Togetherness

08/17/2026

THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING DAY ON THE SPRING RIVER!

What an incredible day! We want to give a HUGE thank-you to everyone who came out and joined us for today’s Ozark Pride Float Down the Spring River Fundraiser!

It was an absolute blast getting to meet so many of you, spending time together, making memories, and enjoying a beautiful day on the river. We truly appreciate every single person who came out to support Ozark Pride and our scholarship fundraiser!

A very special THANK YOU to River Stop for providing the rentals and equipment we needed for today’s float. Your support helped make this event possible, and we greatly appreciate you!

And another HUGE thank-you to our amazing event sponsor, The Stock Tank! Your generosity and support mean so much to us. Without the support of our sponsors, community, and everyone who attended, we would not have been able to make today happen.

We are already looking forward to getting everyone together again for another amazing community event! More information will be coming in the next few weeks, so make sure you stay connected with Ozark Pride for updates.

As we mentioned during our meeting before the float, we want to hear from YOU!

What kinds of get-togethers, activities, fundraisers, or community events would you like to see Ozark Pride host?

Keep an eye out for our survey in the next few days! If you attended today’s float, we would love for you to take a few minutes to share your ideas, feedback, and suggestions. Your input will help us plan future events that bring our community together.

If you have any photos or videos from today’s float, please tag Ozark Pride in them or send them to us in a private message—we would love to see and share your memories!

Once again, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

We are so grateful for everyone who helped make today’s Ozark Pride Float Down the Spring River Fundraiser such a wonderful success.

Together, we make a difference. Together, we build community. Together, we make Pride stronger!

08/15/2026

OZARK PRIDE SPRING RIVER FLOAT – TOMORROW!

To everyone who has registered, paid, and confirmed your spot for tomorrow’s Ozark Pride Float Down the Spring River by Ozark Jr. Pride—THANK YOU!

We are so excited to spend the day with y’all and make some amazing memories together!

Please keep an eye on your email! We just sent out an important email with information about our meet-up location, what to bring, safety reminders, and a few other details to help everyone be prepared for tomorrow.

Friendly reminder: Please make sure you bring everything you need for the day, including:
• Sunscreen
• Water or something to help you stay hydrated
• Your tube, if you are responsible for bringing one
• Anything else you may need to be comfortable throughout the day

Ozark Pride will be providing some drinks and snacks before and after the float for everyone to enjoy!

PICTURE TIME!

We will be taking group photos before AND after the float! If you would like to participate in our very first Ozark Pride Float Trip Group Photo, please let us know tomorrow morning when we meet up.

This is a special moment for Ozark Pride, and we want to capture the memories of our FIRST EVER Float Down the Spring River together!

We are incredibly excited, grateful, and honored to have y’all joining us for this adventure. Thank you for supporting Ozark Pride, supporting our community, and helping us make this event possible.

We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow morning! Let’s make this an AMAZING first float trip!

See y’all on the river!

08/13/2026

ATTENTION, OZARK PRIDE FLOAT PARTICIPANTS!

We are getting SO excited for Ozark Pride’s first-ever public float down the Spring River! We can’t wait to spend an amazing day on the river with all of you this Sunday, August 16, 2026!

Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Meet-Up Time: 10:30 AM
Meeting Location:
307 East Main Street, Hardy, Arkansas 72542

🚨 IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR EVERYONE REGISTERED:

If you have already registered but have not completed your payment, please make sure your payment is completed by Friday so we can finalize our arrangements.

Also, if you have registered, please confirm whether:

You are bringing your own float
OR
You need an raft for 2, 4, or 6 people

We want to make sure we have everything correct and that everyone has what they need for an amazing day on the river!

Please send us a private message on Facebook OR text us at 870-955-4169 with:

• Your name
• What you registered for
• Whether you are bringing your own float or need a 2-, 4-, or 6-person raft
• Confirmation that your payment is complete (if applicable)

We truly appreciate everyone helping us get the final details organized!

We are SO excited and looking forward to floating the Spring River with all of you!

This is a special moment for Ozark Pride as this will be our first public float event, and we are thrilled to share it with our community. Let’s make it an unforgettable day filled with Pride, friendship, laughter, sunshine, and plenty of fun!

See y’all on the river!

— Ozark Pride Inc.

08/04/2026

OZARK PRIDE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER
Community Spring River Float Trip

Building Community. Supporting Students. Creating Opportunities.

Join Ozark Pride for a community fundraiser on the beautiful Spring River! This special event is more than just a day of fun it is an opportunity to come together and support local students as they continue their educational journey.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the Ozark Pride Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships for graduating LGBTQ+ seniors at Highland Heights School and Cave City High School.

Your participation helps us invest in the future, celebrate student achievements, and create opportunities for young people in our community.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Meet-Up Time: 10:30 AM
Location:
307 East Main Street
Hardy, Arkansas 72542

Registration Form:
https://forms.gle/wA2nbtWMmoLVsCMD9

If you have already registered but have not completed payment, please contact Ozark Pride and we will be happy to send you an invoice.

Family-Friendly Community Event
Everyone is welcome! Participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Come enjoy a day of friendship, fun, and community while helping support the next generation of leaders.

Hosted by Ozark Pride
Together, We Make a Difference.

07/13/2026

Ozark Pride Inc. Welcomes Our New Entertainment Director!

Ozark Pride Inc. is proud to officially welcome Shamori N. Harris, better known to many as Moan-A-Lott, as our new Entertainment Director!

Many in our community already know and love Shamori as Miss Ozark Pride 2025, where she represented our organization with pride, passion, and dedication. With over 10 years of experience in drag entertainment, pageantry, makeup artistry, hairstyling, and event production, Shamori brings an incredible wealth of knowledge, creativity, and leadership to our team.

Throughout the years, Shamori has been a dedicated advocate and ally for the LGBTQIA+ community, including organizing one of the largest benefit drag shows in Central Arkansas. During her reign as Miss Ozark Pride, she helped open new opportunities and build meaningful connections that continue to strengthen our organization today.

Growing up and living in the Bible Belt has given Shamori a unique perspective on bridging communities with compassion, understanding, and respect. She is passionate about creating safe, welcoming, and uplifting entertainment while building relationships that help our community continue to grow.

As Entertainment Director, Shamori will help lead the planning and coordination of performances, recruit talented entertainers, develop exciting new opportunities, and continue elevating the quality of entertainment at Ozark Pride events.

Please join us in giving Shamori "Moan-A-Lott" Harris a warm congratulations as she begins this exciting new chapter with Ozark Pride Inc. We are incredibly excited for what the future holds and can't wait to see the amazing things we'll accomplish together.

Congratulations, Shamori, and welcome to the Ozark Pride Inc. leadership team!