Christ Lutheran Church will host a fall harvest dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today at the church, 248 Albert Lane in Gordonville. The menu will include turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, dressing, smoked ham, green beans, corn, cranberry sauce, bread, a drink and dessert. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 12 and free for children 4 and younger. Orders will be taken for Thanksgiving turkeys at the dinner.
Calvary United Pentecostal Church will host a free trunk-or-treat event from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight at the church, 581 Broadridge Drive in Jackson. The event will include hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, drinks and candy.
The Cape Girardeau Senior Center will host a Halloween costume parade at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31, at the senior center, 921 N. Clark St. in Cape Girardeau. Prizes will be awarded. For more information, call (573) 335-1352.
A trick-or-treat event will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, at West Park Mall, 3049 William St. in Cape Girardeau. Families will be able to visit participating retailers for special treats in a fun environment. All children (up to age 12) must be in costume and accompanied by an adult. All are discouraged from wearing masks.
The VFW Post 3838 will host a Trunk "R" Treat event from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, at the post, 1049 N. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
To celebrate Veterans Day, Saint Francis Medical Center will host two free heart and health screenings for veterans from 7 to 10 a.m. Nov. 2 and 16 in the Health and Wellness Center conference rooms at Fitness Plus, 150 S. Mount Auburn Road, Entrance 8. Appointment times are limited and registration is required; call (573) 331-3996.
The Jackson Heritage Association will host a trivia night at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at the Elks Lodge 639, 639 Elks Lane in Cape Girardeau. The evening will include 10 rounds of 10 questions, a 50/50 raffle opportunity and more. The cost is $10 per person or $80 for a team. RSVPs are required; call Margie Schwent at (573) 270-4314 or Kyle Mabuce at (573) 579-3807.
The Knights of Columbus 5898 Ladies Auxiliary will host its fifth annual marketplace and cafe from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Highway N in Leopold, Missouri. Admission will cost $1 or a can of food for the local food pantry. More than 20 vendors will display merchandise. For more information, call (573) 979-1505.
A canned food drive will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Knights of Columbus Hall -- Scott City, 28745 Highway 61 in Scott City. Community members are encouraged to donate canned goods and enjoy free hot dogs and sodas in the lower level meeting hall.
The 17th annual Veterans Honor Service will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at First Pentecostal Church, 3054 Lexington Ave. in Cape Girardeau. The service will consist of several components, including music by the FPC Praise Team and soloist Craig Mitchell, speeches, tributes and patriotic displays. There will be honored guests from several participating military service support groups, including the SAR, DAR, VFW, American Legion, DAV and the Patriot Guard Riders. There will be a tribute to the branches of service by trumpeter Larry Herron (Army), a flag line by the Patriot Guard Riders, an antique military vehicle display by the SEMO Military Vehicles Group and an M.I.A. Tribute and Flag Ceremony presented by American Legion Post 63. Larry H. Ferrell, assistant U.S attorney for the eastern district of Missouri, is the speaker for this year's service. For more information, call (573) 335-9291.
St. Joseph Parish of Apple Creek will host a fall festival and dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at the church, 138 St. Joseph Lane in Apple Creek, Missouri. The menu will include pork sausage and backbone, sauerkraut, chicken and dumplings, all the trimmings and homemade pie. Carry-outs will be available. The cost is $9 for adults, $4 for children ages 6 to 12 and is free for children 5 and younger. The event also will include a country store.
The Hanover Lutheran Church Men's Club will host a sausage supper at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at the church, 2949 Perryville Road in Cape Girardeau. The buffet-style meal will include whole hog sausage, potatoes, sauerkraut, green beans, bread, applesauce, apple butter, dessert and a drink. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 11 and is free for children 5 and younger. Carry-outs will be available. Fresh whole hog pork sausage is available for purchase; call (573) 335-8583 to place an order by Friday, Nov. 4.
St. Lawrence Parish will host a fall dinner and country store from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at the parish center, 1017 State Highway A in New Hamburg, Missouri. The menu will include turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes, corn, slaw, buttered potatoes, green beans, a drink and homemade dessert. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and younger. The meal will be served buffet style and carry-outs will be available.
St. Joseph Parish will host a fall festival and dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at the parish, 138 St. Joseph Lane in Apple Creek, Missouri. The menu will include pork sausage, backbone and sauerkraut, chicken and dumplings, all the trimmings and homemade pie. There also will be a country store. The cost is $9 for adults, $4 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and younger. Carry-outs will be available.
St. Vincent de Paul will host a Christmas Bazaar from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the St. Vincent de Paul Center, 1912 Ritter Drive in Cape Girardeau. Admission is free and lunch will be served.
The Trinity Ladies Aid will host its annual Christmas bazaar from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, in the Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 100 N. Frederick St. in Cape Girardeau. The bazaar will include crafts, baked goods, homemade candies and jellies, books and pre-owned treasures. Coffee will be served while attendees shop. A chicken and dumpling luncheon will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 6 and younger. Carry-outs will be available.
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