FYI - 4-24-16

Annual 'Gaslight Sing' planned

Apple Creek Memorial Association will present its 19th annual "Gaslight Sing" at 7 p.m. tonight at the old church just east of Pocahontas off County Road 530. This gathering will include performances by the Gaslight Singers from First Presbyterian Church of Jackson, Ringer Hill and White Water Blue Grass. Join the association for an evening of good music and fellowship.

Hope Seeds fundraiser to be held

Hope Seeds, a Christian not-for-profit organization dedicated to solving world hunger and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ, will host a fundraising dinner and concert at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at the Jackson Civic Center, 381 W. Deerwood Drive in Jackson. The dinner, catered by The Glenn of Charleston, Missouri, will begin at 5:30 p.m. Entrees include a choice of chicken breast, pork cutlet or vegetarian. Dinner tickets cost $25 per plate and include admission to the concert. The concert, featuring Don Wharton, will begin at 7 p.m. The concert is freewill offering. Come for the dinner, for the concert or for both. Contact Dave Crites at (573) 579-3407 to RSVP for the dinner.

Blessing of the Bikes scheduled

St. John's Lutheran Church will host a "Blessing of the Bikes" to bless motorcycles after the 11 a.m. church service Sunday, May 1, at the church, 158 Little St. in Pocahontas. A free lunch will follow, and door prizes provided by Ford's Custom Bikes, Grassroots BMW, Hefner Trading Co., Lawless Harley Davidson and Surdyke's will be given away. Bike-specific parking will be available. The Bayou Bar and Grill will accept the church's bulletin as a coupon for half off any appetizer. For more information, call (573) 833-6509.

Downtown to host Tailgate Flea Market

The Downtown Merchants Group of Cape Girardeau will host a Tailgate Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 1, in two downtown parking lots at the intersections of Broadway and Main and Independence and Main streets. The event is free and open to the public, and will include more than 70 vendors, as well as local restaurant and stores. For more information, go to facebook.com/events/425927390945860/.

Charlie Brune Classic to be held

The 33rd annual Charlie Brune Classic will begin at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 2, at the Cape Girardeau Country Club, 250 Country Club Drive in Cape Girardeau. Lunch and registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. and the golf tournament will begin at 1 p.m. with a shotgun start. The fundraiser is hosted by the Southeast Missouri State University Department of Athletics. For more information, go to gosoutheast.com/golf.

Cancer survivors benefit dinner set

The annual Relay for Life of Cape Girardeau County Cancer Survivors' Dinner will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 3305 N. High St. in Jackson. Mike Metzger and US Foods will donate food for the meal, which will be prepared by members of the Jackson KC Council 6405. Registration for the dinner is limited; for more information or to reserve seats, contact Christy Mershon at (573) 986-6879. The annual American Cancer Society's Relay for Life will be from noon to midnight Saturday, May 7, at the Osage Centre, 1625 N. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau.

Women's Prayer Breakfast scheduled

The Power of Praying Women Prayer Breakfast will begin at 6 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, at Ray's Plaza Banquet Center, 3257 William St. in Cape Girardeau. The doors will open at 5:45 a.m., the buffet will open at 6 a.m. and the program will begin at 6:30 a.m. The featured speaker will be Rekha Patterson, women's basketball head coach at Southeast Missouri State University. Tickets for the event cost $10 per person, or $100 for a table of eight (which includes recognition as a sponsor of the event). Reservations will not be confirmed until payment is received. For more information or to make a reservation, call (573) 200-1408.

Law enforcement memorial set

The Cape Girardeau Seniors and Lawmen Together (S.A.L.T.) Advisory Council will host a law enforcement memorial program from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at Cape Bible Chapel, 2911 Kage Road in Cape Girardeau. All members of the community are encouraged to attend.

LFCS to host derby party

Lutheran Family and Children's Services will host its annual Kentucky Derby Party at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 6, at Ray's Plaza Conference Center, 3257 William St. in Cape Girardeau. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., the Run for the Roses Horse Race will begin at 7:30 p.m. and there will be entertainment all evening from Tony B's Dueling Pianos. Tickets for the event can be purchased at the LFCS office, 3178 Blattner Drive in Cape Girardeau, or online at lfcsmo.org/event/2016-kentucky-derby-party/, and will cost $40 for individuals or $280 for a table of eight. VIP tables of eight on Millionaires Row cost $495. Mint juleps, mimosas, bourbon balls and more will be available for purchase with "derby dollars."

Annual Lincoln Day dinner planned

The Cape County Republican Women's Club will host the 47th annual Lincoln Day Dinner and Celebration, beginning at 4 p.m. for a silent auction on Saturday, May 7, at the A.C. Brase Arena Building, 410 Kiwanis Drive in Cape Girardeau. There also will be a meet and greet for attendees to meet congressional, state and local candidates from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The keynote speaker will be former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft and emcee will be David Limbaugh. The dinner and program will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be catered by Tractors Classic American Grill. A cash bar will be available. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the Cashbook Journal, 210 W. Main St. in Jackson; Horizon Screen Printing, 430 Broadway in Cape Girardeau; or Elite Travel, 354 S. Silver Springs Road in Cape Girardeau. To reserve tickets to be picked up at the door, send a request to lori.trump@att.net. For more information, call Lori Trump at (573) 576-4554.

Annual Mayfest car show to be held

The 23rd annual Mayfest car, truck and bike show, sponsored by the Hiway Rodders Car Club, will begin with registration from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 7, at the Knights of Columbus parking lot, 31 Church St. in Perryville, Missouri. Judging will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and awards will be presented at 3 p.m. The entry fee is $15 and swap meet space costs $5. The event will include 50/50 drawings, concessions and a sound system by Hot Rod Nights. Car show T-shirts also will be available for purchase. For more information or to reserve space, call (573) 547-1122.

State award applications open

Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder's office is accepting applications for this year's Lieutenant Governor's Senior Service Award, an opportunity to honor an outstanding senior citizen in the community. Individuals must be at least 60 years old and volunteer a minimum of 25 hours per year. Application forms can be found at ltgov.mo.gov, and can be mailed to the State Capitol, Room 224, in Jefferson City, MO, 65101, or emailed to ltgovinfo@ltgov.mo.gov. The deadline to submit an application is May 7. Each winner will receive an official declaration from Kinder's office and an invitation to an award banquet. Every nominee will receive a certificate of recognition for their services.

Kinder's office also is taking applications for an outstanding volunteer who is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces for the Veterans Service Award. Nominees must have served or be currently serving in any branch of the U.S. military and volunteer at least 25 hours per year in their communities. Application forms can be found at ltgov.mo.gov, and can be mailed to the State Capitol, Room 224, in Jefferson City, MO, 65101, or emailed to ltgovinfo@ltgov.mo.gov. The deadline to submit an application is May 7. Each winner will be individually recognized and presented with an official declaration from Kinder's office and a Veterans Service Award lapel pin.

Call (573) 751-4727 for more information.

Annual Relay For Life scheduled

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life will be from noon to midnight Saturday, May 7, at the Osage Centre, 1625 N. Kingshighway St. in Cape Girardeau. The walk will help raise funds to support cancer research, will honor survivors and will pay tribute to those who have died. There will be a luminaria ceremony after dark to honor cancer survivors and to remember lost loved ones. To purchase a luminaria for $10, call Darlene McMillan at (573) 450-7850. Information about how to register as a survivor, form a team or become involved in the Relay For Life can be found at RelayForLife.org/capemo or by calling the local American Cancer Society office at (573) 334-9352.