ARTifacts 7/27/12

Culver's supports Cape Roller Girls

Cape Girardeau Roller Girls Culver's Night will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Cape Girardeau Culver's restaurant. The Cape Girardeau Roller Girls will receive a portion of the night's proceeds.

Nature center to share butterfly knowledge

As a way of helping people attract butterflies to their gardens, the Conservation Nature Center in Cape Girardeau will host a garden tour, "Blooms for Butterflies," from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Aug. 4 at the center. Plants do more than attract butterflies to their blooms. They also serve as host plants for caterpillars. Most butterflies feed on one type of plant as larvae and another as adults. To keep butterflies coming back, gardeners need to understand their cycle and help meet their needs. On this tour, participants will learn to identify the butterflies that visit, search for their larvae and watch for birds feeding on the abundance of caterpillars. The tour is suitable for ages 8 and older. No registration is required.

Cherokee heritage discussed at museum

Chief White Eagle will present a talk on Cherokee history, customs, language and society from 11 a.m. to noon Aug. 4 at the Cape River Heritage Museum. Those interested in learning about the Cherokees and their way of life in Southeast Missouri are urged to attend. The event is free.

‘Bowling for Columbine' to be shown at library

The documentary "Bowling for Columbine" will be shown from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Hirsch Room at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. In the movie activist filmmaker Michael Moore sets out to find the roots of the 1999 massacre at Columbine High School. Discussions will follow the showing, which is free and open to the public. The film is suitable for those age 18 and older.

‘Movie in Park' set for Jackson's Rock Garden

The Rock Garden in the Jackson City Park will host "Movie in the Park" night at 8 p.m. Aug. 3. The event is free. Those attending should bring their own lawn chairs.

Soirée benefits Levi's Adventure Trail

A summer cocktail soirée to benefit the construction of Levi's Adventure Trail at the Discovery Playhouse is scheduled from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Concourse Building, 429 Broadview St. Providing music will be the Ivas John Band. The event will include a silent auction and cash bar, surprise entertainment and gourmet appetizers by Lisa Essmyer. For information about ticket options and reservations, call Gina Crabtree at 573-225-5714 or Viney Mosley at 450-9415.

-- From staff reports