FeaturesOctober 2, 2016
FYI - 10-2-16
The Downtown Merchants Group of Cape Girardeau will present another Tailgate Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, in downtown Cape Girardeau. More than 100 vendors will have booths set up in various parking lots downtown, and many local businesses, restaurants and merchants will open their doors for the special event. For more information, call (573) 335-9995...
Downtown flea market set
The Downtown Merchants Group of Cape Girardeau will present another Tailgate Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, in downtown Cape Girardeau. More than 100 vendors will have booths set up in various parking lots downtown, and many local businesses, restaurants and merchants will open their doors for the special event. For more information, call (573) 335-9995.
World War II ship to visit Cape
The World War II LST Memorial 325 will visit Cape Girardeau and be available for tours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow, Oct. 3, along the Mississippi Riverfront at the intersections of Themis and Water streets in Cape Girardeau. Attendees are invited to take a tour and walk the decks of the ship. More than 10,000 LST ships were constructed during World War II, and the LST-325 is the only remaining one in operation.
Knights of Columbus to host euchre tournaments
The Jackson Knights of Columbus will host euchre tournaments the first Sunday of every month (except for Jan. 8, which is a second Sunday) starting Oct. 2. Signups on the day of the event will be from noon to 1 p.m., and play will begin at 1 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own partner. Each event will have a $10 entry fee, which includes snacks and prizes.
AARP to present guest speaker
The AARP Chapter No. 4041 will present a guest speaker from Aging Matters at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, at Grace United Methodist Church, 521 Caruthers Ave. in Cape Girardeau. The guest speaker will discuss health and nutrition. The event is free and open to all.
Memorial golf tournament scheduled
St. Augustine School of Kelso, Missouri, will host its annual St. Augustine Cougar/Jim Reinagel Memorial Golf Tournament beginning at noon Monday, Oct. 3, at Kimbeland Golf Course, 2175 E. Jackson Blvd. in Jackson. Tee time is at noon. The tournament costs $100 per player. Registration forms are available at stakelso.eduk12.net. Contact Brian at (573) 450-4902 or Andy at (573) 225-0768.
Youth mental health first aid event set
A Youth Mental Health First Aid workshop will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, in the Southeast Missouri State University Center Heritage Room, 388 Henderson Ave. in Cape Girardeau. Anyone is welcome to take the course, but it is recommended for adults who work with children between the ages of 12 and 18, including teachers, coaches, faith community leaders and social workers. The event, sponsored by the Missouri Department of Mental Health, is free to attend with registration. Lunch will be provided. To register, email bpeters@semo.edu. For more information, call (573) 651-5153.
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Men's health event to be held
Saint Francis Medical Center's "Better Health, Better Man: Men's Health" event will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Isle Casino, 777 N. Main St. in Cape Girardeau. Check-in will begin at 5 p.m. and speaker sessions will begin at 6 p.m. The event will include opportunities to learn about health issues unique to men, food and drinks, a variety of local vendors and door prizes. Those wishing to attend are encouraged to register; call the Consumer Call Center at (573) 331-3996.
Rust Center for Media to have open house
Community members are invited to take a tour of Southeast Missouri State University's new innovation laboratory for mass media students, the Rust Center for Media, from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at the center, 325 Broadway in Cape Girardeau. The center will be dedicated on Oct. 7 for Gary W. Rust, an American entrepreneur who built a small weekly newspaper in Cape Girardeau into a network of newspapers, digital sites and radio stations in nine sates. For more information, contact Chloe A. Tubbs at (573) 651-2252 or catubbs@semo.edu.
Jackson Oktoberfest planned
The annual Uptown Jackson Oktoberfest will be held in Uptown Jackson from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, along High Street in Jackson. It's presented by Uptown Jackson Revitalization Organization. There will be authentic German food, live music, a biergarten, a firetruck rally and lots of family fun.
Dexter Fall Fest scheduled
The 2016 Dexter Fall Fest will be held Saturday, Oct. 8, in historic downtown Dexter, Missouri, along One Mile Road and Market Street. The Historic Downtown Dexter Association will provide a wide selection of crafters, contests and food at Dexter's annual celebration, which features live music as well as competitions ranging from pie eating to pumpkin decorating.
Saxon Lutheran Memorial to host fall festival
Saxon Lutheran Memorial Fall Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at 296 Saxon Memorial Drive in Frohna, Missouri. The festival celebrates farm life in the 1800s at the original farmstead site of the Bergt family in Frohna. Crafts and period demonstrations are among the highlights.
Old Appleton Fall Festival set
The Old Appleton Fall Festival, a family-friendly event with live music, food, a craft fair with more than 20 vendors, and lots more, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, in Old Appleton, Missouri. The event is free and open to the public.
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