FYI 10-20-13

Pink Moon Run and Walk

The Pink Moon Run and Walk, an event to raise funds for breast cancer research, will start at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse in Jackson. For more information, visit asistershope.org.

*** Healthy cooking

The healthy cooking series at HealthPoint Cape Girardeau will present Out-Of-Our-Gourd Cooking from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Monday. Recipes with vegetables from the squash family will be discussed to maximize the health benefits. The cost is $3 for HealthPoint members and $5 for nonmembers. For more information, contact Raina Childers at 573-986-4440.

VintageNOW Fashion Show

The VintageNOW fashion show will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at The Venue in Cape Girardeau. Jacque Waller's sister, Cheryl Brennecke, is the keynote speaker and will present, "Jacque Waller: A Life Cut Short, A Sister's Story." The theme for this year's event is "The Great Gatsby." Tickets start at $25 and are available by calling 573-332-8882. Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available.

Cancer support group

The Southeast Journeys cancer support group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Unity Room at Southeast Cancer Center. The topic, "Nutrition During Cancer Treatment," will be presented by Tricia Friess, a clinical dietitian. For more information, contact Southeast Cancer Center at 573-519-4754.

Childbirth preparation class

The childbirth preparation class will meet from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday in Meeting Room 106 at Southeast Hospital. The class addresses the emotional and physical changes of pregnancy, the normal labor process, common instances requiring intervention, vaginal and Caesarean delivery and more. The class will be taught by one of the OB nurses on staff at Southeast. To register, visit sehealth.org or contact Southeast Hospital at 573-331-6190. This class is also available online at sehealth.org/childbirthclass.

Breast-feeding and infant care class

The breast-feeding and infant care class will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday in Meeting Room 106 at Southeast Hospital. The class covers aspects of infant care and safety that will be especially valuable to first-time parents or as a review for those who have already had a baby. Registration is available online at sehealth.org or by contacting Southeast Hospital at 573-331-6190.

Essential tremor seminar

SoutheastHEALTH will host a free seminar, "Learning about Essential Tremor," from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Southeast Hospital's Harrison Room. Movement-disorders neurologist Dr. Robert Gardner Jr. of Neurological Associates of Cape Girardeau and physician assistant Patrick Hammond of Regional Brain and Spine will speak at the seminar, which will focus on the diagnosis process, treatment options and research concerning essential tremor. The seminar is open to the public. Check-in will begin at 8:45 a.m. To register, contact the International Essential Tremor Foundation at 888-387-3667 or visit essentialtremor.org/seminars.

Cape Central Class of '48 reunion

The Cape Central High School Class of 1948 reunion will be Friday and Saturday. A mixer will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Chateau Girardeau and a dinner will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Celebrations in downtown Cape Girardeau.

Southeast Showcase at Show Me Center

The 25th Southeast Showcase, hosted by SoutheastHEALTH Foundation, will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Show Me Center. Dozens of local vendors will be offering food and beverages, and local band Shades of Soul will provide the entertainment for the Halloween party. For more information, contact SoutheastHEALTH Foundation at 573-986-6622.

Bowling For Freedom at West Park Lanes

Bowling For Freedom, a fundraiser to help children who have been the victims of slavery and trafficking, will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at West Park Lanes in Cape Girardeau. The cost of $10 per person includes shoes, two games of bowling and a ticket for a raffle to be held later. Five or six people will be allowed per team. Concession will also be available, and there will be a prize for the winning team. The event is sponsored by the Free The Slaves chapter of Southeast Missouri State University, and money raised will be sent to aid slavery prevention efforts in Ghana, West Africa. For more information, contact Ally Melvin at 618-923-1070 or email aamelvinls@semo.edu.

Fall festival and dinner

The fall festival and dinner at St. Joseph Parish of Apple Creek in Perryville, Mo., will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 3. The buffet-style menu will consist of pork sausage, backbone and sauerkraut, chicken and dumplings and homemade pie. The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for ages 6 to 12. For more information, contact the church at 573-788-2330.

Carbondale farmers market new location

The Carbondale community farmers market will be in operation at the Carbondale Community High School Giant City Road parking lot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. This permanent move will be the home of the farmers outdoor market until Nov. 2. On Nov. 9 the market will begin its winter season and move inside the west wing of the Carbondale Community High School. The hours of operation during the winter season will be from 9 a.m. to noon. The market features certified organic, sustainable and conventionally grown produce, handcrafted products and baked items. Volunteer opportunities are available. For more information, contact Angie Kuehl, market manager, at 618-340-2160 or email cdalecommunityfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Holiday Mail for Heroes

The American Red Cross has begun its annual Holiday Mail for Heroes program and is inviting everyone to send holiday cards to those who serve our country, veterans and their families by Dec. 6. To ensure that cards are delivered in time for the holidays, they must be postmarked no later than Dec. 6. Individuals are asked to refrain from sending letters, money or any other kinds of inserts with the cards. Please also refrain from using glitter. Cards should be mailed to Holiday Mail for Heroes, P.O. Box 5456, Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456. More information and card requirements can be found at redcross.org/holidaymail.