FYI 10-26-14

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Christmas bazaar in Scott City

St. Joseph Home and School in Scott City will host a Christmas bazaar from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 8 in the school gymnasium, 606 Sycamore St. More information about booth rentals is available by calling the school at 573-264-2600.

Chic-fil-A benefit for Dig For Life

Chic-fil-A, 3333 Gordonville Road in Cape Girardeau, is hosting a fundraiser Oct. 29 to benefit Dig For Life, a program that helps fund mammograms to area women who otherwise would not receive the screenings. A portion of its sales proceeds from its 6 a.m. opening until its 10 p.m. close will be donated. More information is available by calling the restaurant at 573-651-4600.

Thanksgiving Revival in Scott City

Scott City First - Family & Youth Worship Center will host a three-day Thanksgiving Revival Nov. 5, 6 and 7, beginning at 7 p.m. each day. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Gale Lambert, pastor of Calvary General Baptist Church in Dupo, Illinois. More information is available at scottcityfirst.com.

Veterans Day program in Frohna

FROHNA, Mo. -- United in Christ Lutheran School in Frohna will host a Veterans Day program at 2 p.m. Nov. 11 at the school. Veterans present will be honored, and seventh and eighth graders who recently visited Washington, D.C., will provide a presentation. Students will sing and share essays. American Red Cross encourages donors to make a blood donation before the holiday season

Blood donation opportunities set

The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to make a point to give blood before the busy holiday season arrives. Blood donations often decline between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day as people become busy with holiday activities. Blood donation appointments may be made through the Red Cross Blood Donor App, which is free and available for download in app stores. Donors may also visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 to learn more about the donation process and to make an appointment.

Leopold

Nov. 12, 2 to 7 p.m., Leopold Elementary School, 100 Main St.

Cape Girardeau

Nov. 3, 2 to 6 p.m., Nell Holcomb School, 6547 State Highway 177

Nov. 4, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Cape Girardeau Blood Donation Center, 20 S. Mount Auburn Road

Nov. 5, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Cape Girardeau Blood Donation Center, 20 S. Mount Auburn Road

Nov. 9, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Mary Cathedral, 629 William St.

Jackson

Nov. 11, 1 to 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, N. High St.

Benton

Nov. 11, 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thomas Kelly High School, 4035 State Highway 77

'Slaves to Soldiers' discussion scheduled

Local historian Denise Lincoln will discuss slaves from Cape Girardeau who enlisted to fight in the Civil War at 2 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Cape Girardeau Public Library, 711 N. Clark St. The talk, entitled, "From Slaves to Soldiers: Civil War U.S. Colored Troops from Southeast Missouri," will take place in the Oscar Hirsch Room.

Motivational talk set at library

Ellen Shuck, Southeast Missourian columnist, author and teacher, will speak at 10 a.m. Nov. 8 in the Oscar Hirsch Room of the Cape Girardeau Public Library, 711 N. Clark St. Shuck will provide a motivational talk about ways to deal with and overcome struggle. It is based on her new inspirational book "Wisdom For The Journey." More information is available by calling the library, 573-334-5279.