FYI 1/10/16

MLK Day celebration events planned

Several events are planned this week and next in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 18.

• The 14th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Extravaganza will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, at Franklin Elementary School, 1550 Themis St. in Cape Girardeau.
• The 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration will be at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, at St. James AME Church, 516 North St. in Cape Girardeau.
• The 31st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast will be at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, at the Salvation Army, 701 Good Hope St. in Cape Girardeau. A prayer service will follow at 11:30 a.m.
• The 15th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Luncheon Benefit will begin at noon Monday, Jan. 18, at the Salvation Army.
• The 20th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Gala will start at 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, at the West Park Mall Center Court by JCPenney in Cape Girardeau.

Individuals interested in the breakfast and luncheon must RSVP by Sunday, Jan. 17. For more information or to RSVP, call (573) 275-6814, (573) 837-8029 or email seanw2988@hotmail.com.

In lieu of an admission fee, attendees are encouraged to donate nonperishable food items, canned goods, toiletries or school supplies.

Blood drives scheduled

Blood drives in Cape Girardeau County include:

• 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the West Park Mall JCPenney storefront in Cape Girardeau.

Blood drives in Perry County include:

• 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Perry Park Center, 800 City Park Drive in Perryville, Missouri.

Blood drives in Scott County include:

• 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Sikeston Factory Outlet Stores, 100 Outlet Drive in Sikeston, Missouri.