FYI 12/7/08

Humane Society fundraisers start Thursday

Dine-in or carry out a meal from Texas Roadhouse any time Thursday and the restaurant will donate 10 percent of the bill to the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri. To participate, download the flier from the Humane Society website at www.semopets.org and give it to your server. Fazoli's will donate 15 percent of orders from Thursday to Dec. 17 to the Humane Society when the coupon from the website is presented to the cashier.

Cape Girardeau Dress Barn collects toys

In an effort to make holidays possible for disadvantaged children, the Cape Girardeau Dress Barn is launching its first Toys for Tots drive from Monday through Friday. Customers who donate a new, unwrapped toy will receive a 15 percent coupon off a regular priced item. For more information call 334-8131.

Saint Francis Foundation campaign benefits Healing Garden

The 2008 Saint Francis Foundation Luminaries for Life campaign, ending Dec. 15, benefits patients and families in the Saint Francis Children's Center, Family BirthPlace and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit by providing a new Pediatric Healing Garden outside the Medical Center walls. Giving levels start at $10. Luminaries for Life donors are invited to attend A Night of Remembrance at the Tuscan Sun restaurant at Saint Francis Medical Center at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 for a ceremony and reception. For more information on the Luminaries for Life campaign or to make a donation, contact the Saint Francis Foundation at 331-5133.

Scott City FBLA holds fundraising makeover until Dec. 15

The Scott City FBLA chapter is selling "Glamour Magic" photo makeover sessions, which includes a free 8-by-10 with the paid session, until Dec 15. A ticket must be purchased in order for an appointment to be set. Sessions will be Jan. 9 to 12 at the Scott City High School in Room 25. See any FBLA member or call Donna Conaway or Donna Lutes/Campbell, at 264-2138 for more information.