FYI - 11-6-16

Salvation Army accepting donations

The Salvation Army is accepting unprepared food items for its annual Thanksgiving lunch that feeds the community. Items needed include turkeys and hams, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, green beans, dressing/stuffing, rolls, packaged desserts, cranberry sauce, celery, onions, marshmallows, brown sugar, butter, large steam table pans, large aluminum foil, small aluminum foil, small cups with lids, salt and pepper shakers, salt and pepper individual packages, paper products for carry-out meals, plastic silverware, napkins, table decorations and table place mats. To donate, call (800) SAL-ARMY or (573) 335-7000, mail your gift to 701 Good Hope St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 or make a donation online at http://tsacapegirardeau.org.

Pancake breakfast planned

The Jackson Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. today at the Jackson Knights of Columbus Hall, 3305 N. High St. in Jackson. The menu will include pancakes, pork sausage, biscuits and gravy and drinks. There is no strict admission fee, but a goodwill donation will be accepted. For more information, call (573) 243-5464.

Blood drive to be held at St. Mary’s

A blood drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in the St. Mary Cathedral School Gym, 210 S. Sprigg St. in Cape Girardeau. Those wishing to give blood can schedule their appointment by visiting redcrossblood.org or calling St. Mary’s office at (573) 335-9347 and asking for Jim.

Mission Fest set for Cape Girardeau

A Mission Fest will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Osage Centre, 1625 N. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau, to celebrate existing mission efforts, provide a venue for sharing ideas and building cooperative efforts between congregations and organizations, and show believers how they can pray for, contribute to and participate in local and global missions. An international marketplace will feature vendors selling jewelry, window glass, shirts and other apparel. Attendees will be able to help package meals for Kids Against Hunger. All of the 75,000 meals packed will go to support the Food Bank of Southeast Missouri as well as Haiti Crisis Relief. Lunch will be provided for $4 per person, with proceeds going toward missions. For more information, visit missionfestcape.org.

Chicken and dumpling luncheon set

The Cape Girardeau VFW and Auxiliary will host a fundraiser meal from noon to 4 p.m. today at the VFW Hall, 1049 N. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau. The menu will include chicken and dumplings, sides and desserts, and there will be a country store and raffles. All proceeds will go to the auxiliary to help veterans. For more information, call (573) 204-7740.

Prayer service planned at Chateau

Abbey Road Christian Church pastor Jeff Long will host a service to pray for the country, the president-elect and the governor-elect, along with other down-ballot electees, at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, in the multipurpose room at Chateau Girardeau, 3120 Independence St. in Cape Girardeau. All are welcome.

Signature Chefs Auction scheduled

The eighth annual Signature Chefs Auction will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Isle Casino, 777 Main St. in Cape Girardeau. A silent auction and culinary buffet will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a program and live auction at 7:30. The event will be cocktail/business attire and complimentary valet parking will be available. To attend the auction, contact Haley Clark at (314) 513-9966.

Veterans Day Extravaganza planned

A Veterans Day Extravaganza will be held Nov. 11 to 13 at The Venue, 80 S. Plaza Way in Cape Girardeau. The free event will feature vendors, veterans services for those from Illinois, Missouri and Kentucky and a memorial room devoted to fallen soldiers. Donations will be accepted.

St. Vincent de Paul to host bazaar

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.

Christmas craft fair scheduled

An annual Christmas craft fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, in the old gym in Advance, Missouri. Vendors are wanted; booth spaces cost $10 for a 10x10-foot space and tables will not be provided. To reserve a space, call LaDena Farris at (618) 318-9588.

Annual Christmas bazaar set

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.

Festival of Holiday Trees to be held

The Festival of Holiday Trees will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Southeast Cancer Center, 789 S. Mount Auburn Road in Cape Girardeau. The evening will include a cocktail reception catered by Celebrations and a silent auction that will feature 29 pre-lit, 4-foot holiday trees, along with wreaths and centerpieces. All auction items will be decorated and donated by local florists, interior decorators, artists, businesses, Southeast employees and volunteers. Sponsorships are available for $250, $500, $750 and $1,000 or more. Tickets for the event are $50. for inflration, call (573) 651-5518.

VFW to host antique show

Cape Girardeau VFW Post 3838 will host its annual Antiques and Collectible Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, at the post, 1049 N. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau. Admission is $1, or $3 for early birds from 8 to 9 a.m. Breakfast and lunch will be available.

Men’s health seminar scheduled

SoutheastHEALTH will host a free Men’s Health and Wellness Seminar on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at HealthPoint Fitness, 2126 Independence St. in Cape Girardeau. The seminar focus will be prostate and testicular cancer, along with general men’s health and wellness. Speakers are urologist Dr. Mitchell Ogles, primary care physician Dr. Jehan Murugaser and hematologist/oncologist Dr. Andrew Moore. Guests also will hear from local business owner Dave Hutson about why raising awareness for prostate cancer is important. There will be wings, beverages and more to enjoy, along with giveaways that include a three-month HealthPoint Fitness membership, a $100 Foutz’s Sporting Goods gift card, a $100 Kohl’s gift card and Yeti tumblers. To register, call (800) 800-5123 or register online at SEhealth.org/MensHealth.

Kettle Kickoff to be held

Join the Salvation Army, its staff and board members as they kick off the kettle campaign with a gathering at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at West Park Mall, 3049 William St. in Cape Girardeau. Ice cream will be provided by Andy’s Frozen Custard. This event is open to the community, with the first official bell to be rung by Cape Girardeau and Jackson city officials.

Franklin Elementary chili supper set

A chili supper will be held at Franklin Elementary School from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at the school, 1550 Themis St. in Cape Girardeau. The menu will include a bowl of chili, hot dog, nachos, tea or lemonade and dessert. Tickets are $6, and for $1 more, attendees can have a baked potato with a variety of toppings. Tickets will be presold by students and there will be a line for carry-out orders. The kindergarten class will provide entertainment at 6 p.m. For more information, call (573) 335-5456.

Fundraiser scheduled at Boathouse

A fundraiser for Respire Haiti will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at the “Boathouse” on West End Boulevard in Cape Girardeau. Megan Boudreaux, founder of Respire Haiti and author of the book “Miracle on Voodoo Mountain,” will speak about her journey and mission in Haiti. A buffet dinner will be served and a silent auction held to benefit Respire and the building of a therapy center to house several of the organization’s programs. For more information about Respire Haiti, visit respirehaiti.org.