FYI 1/19/20

Healthy cooking class to be held

No actual travel is required to enjoy the flavors and health benefits of the Mediterraneau diet at 6 p.m. Monday at HealthPoint Fitness in Cape Girardeau. Learn more about this way of eating that is based on the traditional cuisine of countries bordering the Mediterraneau Sea. The class is taught by Raina Childers-Richmond, HealthPoint nutritional services coordinator.

To register call (573) 986-4440.

Bridal and prom expo planned

Withers Broadcasting will host the annual Bridal and Prom Expo will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 26 at Drury Plaze Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.

It is the largest and longest-running event of its kind. It is a way for people to accumulate ideas for two of the most important and meticulously planned days, all under one roof.

There be a fashion show, door prizes and exclusive deals. Bakeries, jewelers, dress shops, photographers, travel agents and caterers will be in attendance. There will also be videographers, reception venues, DJs and anything and anyone else you would need to plan an extravagant prom or a breathtaking wedding.

Cut the clutter class to be held

Cut the Clutter: Your guide to organization will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Cape Girardeau Public Library.

In this class, professional organizer Lindsey Neels will cover her fool-proof method of organizing any space, decluttering, and what to do with everything you want to get rid of, plus tips for the most common problem areas (like paperwork and kids' toys!.

Space is limited and registration is required: capelibrary.org/event/cut-the-clutter/.

Learn how to use a ham radio

Barry Doyle, an Extra class Ham radio operator, will teach a technician-level Ham radio class this semester at the Perryville Area Career Center. It starts Tuesday, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and will run every Tuesday until March 10.

This class will consist of FCC rules, basic electronics theory, basic radio theory and operation, skywave propagation and antennas. Upon completion students will be administered a Technician level test and awarded an FCC license as a Ham radio operator.

Interested parties can contact the Perryville Area Career Center at (573) 547-7500, ext. 6, for further information about this and other courses offered.

Roundtable discussion will be held

Civil Rights Icons: The Activism of MLK and Angela Davis will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. This roundtable discussion will consider the comparative impacts of Drs. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Angela Davis on the Civil Rights Movement from the mid-20th Century to the present. Panelists will include Cape Girardeau-based community activists, students, and scholars who will take questions from attendees after a short colloquium on topics ranging from anti-poverty advocacy and civil disobedience to second amendment rights and theories of a "just war."

For more information go to capelibrary.org/event/civil-rights-icons/ or call (573) 334-5279, ext. 113.

Task Dogs 2020 charity event

Task Dogs: A Service Dog Expo will be having a dine-to-donate at Texas Roadhouse in Cape Girardeau from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Tell your server you're there to support Task Dogs and they'll donate 10% of your purchase to the event. Facebook.com/taskdog.

Task Dogs brings together service dog organizations and related interests to help educate the public about the roles service dogs play in our communities.

Area trivia nights to be held

• Discovery Playhouse will old a trivia night at 7 p.m. Friday at Canvas Event Center. There will be a decade theme. There will be prizes for the best decade themed dress. Bring your own beverage.

All proceeds benefit the Discovery Playhouse. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased by calling (573) 335-7529 or at Discovery Playhouse at 502 Broadway in Cape Girardeau.

• Teen Disney trivia night will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Cape Girardeau Public Library.

Earn your ears and make Mickey proud with your knowledge of all things Disney. Teams consisting of four to eight Disnerds will compete in 10 rounds of ultimate Disney-fueled trivia. Registration by team is required. Go to capelibrary.org/event/teen-disney-trivia-night/ or call (573) 334-5270 ext. 122.

• Cape Central High School National Honor Society trivia night will be held 6 p.m. to midnight in the commons at the high school.

Support the local National Honor Society. Enjoy a night of games and comradery. Bring your own snacks. Eight people per table. Proceeds exceeding organization expenses will be donated to an individual battling Schleroderma.

Reserve your spot by emaling Reservations: email landewees@capetigers.com or crenshawj@capetigers.com

• St. Joseph Trivia Night will be held 7 p.m. Jan. 25 at St. Joseph Parish Center.

Test your knowledge of obvious and obscure information and above all have a good time with your friends laughing about what you know or don't know).

Eight players per team. Soft drinks and snacks are included.

Doors open at 6 p.m.

For reservations, call the school at (573) 264-2600 or Jane at (573) 837-6218.

St. Andrew Preschool to hold open house

St. Andrew Preschool in Cape Girardeau will hold an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Jan. 26.

Enrollment begins for the 2020-2021 school year for children ages 3 to 5 years old. Learn about our preschool program and meet our teachers.