FYI 12/11/11

Breakfast and bake sale set

The Men's Club of St. Joseph Church in Apple Creek, Mo., 10 miles south of Perryville, Mo., on Route F, is hosting a breakfast and bake sale from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. today. Admission for adults is $7, children 5 to 12 $3 and children 5 and younger free.

Christmas in Charleston

The United Methodist Church, 1700 E. Marshal St., Charleston, Mo., is hosting a Christmas concert at 4 p.m. today. The concert features Terry Parker, organ; Sallie Goodin, piano; the Sam and Jane Memorial Handbell Choir; Lydia Holton, cello; Mary Branum, soprano; Kerry Davis, baritone; and with special guest soloist, Anne Moore-Meyer. Admission is free.

Helping Hands needs sponsors

The Chaffee Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the annual Helping Hands program. The program is a way for local sponsors to help local children have a memorable Christmas. Checks may be made out to Chaffee Chamber of Commerce Helping Hands. Donations may be mailed or delivered to Montgomery Bank, P.O. Box 7, Chaffee, MO 63740.

Live Nativity to be Wednesday

Harmony Church will be having a "Live Nativity" from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Everyone is welcome, refreshments will be served in the church fellowship hall.

Big River holding turkey drive

Big River Telephone is hosting its eighth annual Holiday Turkey Drive in two locations, Cape Girardeau and Farmington, Mo., from Nov. 1 through Dec. 21, with help from the Salvation Army, Schnucks (Cape Girardeau), Country Mart (Farmington), Withers Broadcasting and J98 "The Boot." Donation vouchers may be picked up in either city: Country Mart and J98 "The Boot" in Farmington or Schnucks and the Big River Telephone office in Cape Girardeau. The voucher, along with a $10 donation, can then be used at Country Mart or Schnucks to help feed others in the community. All donations will be used by the Salvation Army to provide meals for needy families during the holidays. To find details on how to donate, visit the Big River website, bigrivertelephone.com/help.

Christmas concert to be Dec. 17

The Smoky Hollow String Band will present "An Old Timey Christmas" at the John A. Logan Museum of Murphysboro, Ill., 1613 Edith St., from 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 17. The band will play an all-acoustic concert of Christmas carols and traditional music, including hoedowns, waltzes, and polkas, and will sing humorous and sentimental songs. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $7.50 in advance, $10 at the door; children 12 and younger free. For more information, call the band at 618-684-4397 or 618-565-4447, or the Logan Museum at 618-684-3455.

Christmas program scheduled

Harmony Church will perform "Arrest These Merry Gentlemen" Christmas program at 6 p.m. Dec. 18. Everyone is welcome, and refreshments will be served following the program.