FeaturesNovember 4, 2012
FYI
The Heartland Pops 2012 Christmas Show will be at 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at in the Jackson High School Auditorium. Featured performers include the 18-voice Pops Chorus and the 20-piece band, Leopold Concert Choir and the Immaculate Conception Church Choristers. ...
Heartland Pops Christmas Show scheduled
The Heartland Pops 2012 Christmas Show will be at 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at in the Jackson High School Auditorium. Featured performers include the 18-voice Pops Chorus and the 20-piece band, Leopold Concert Choir and the Immaculate Conception Church Choristers. Guest narrator will be KZIM's Faune Riggin. Tickets for adults are $12.50 in advance and $14 at the door. Students are $10 in advance and $11 at the door. Children 5 and younger are free. Tickets can be purchased by calling or 579-6127 or 579-6128.
Jackson Kiwanis host annual 5k race
The Jackson Kiwanis Club will host its third annual 5K Run/Walk on Nov. 10 at Orchard Elementary School, 1402 Orchard Drive in Jackson. Proceeds will go to the following children's projects: Elks Christmas baskets, Jackson Police Department Annual Toy Drive, Orchard Elementary School programs and more. The race will begin at 8 a.m. Race fee is $25. Registration forms are available at www.jacksonmokiwanis.org or www.caperoadrunners.org. Make checks payable to Jackson Kiwanis Club. Entries should be mailed to: Brown & Thomas CPAs, P.O. Box 486, Jackson, MO 63755. For more information about the race or to become a sponsor, call Roger Jespersen at 803-0757 or email rjespersen13@sbcglobal.net.
Cape church to hold pastor installation service
New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church of Cape Girardeau will be hosting installation services for pastor-elect the Rev. Joseph Cotton. Services will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday on the campus at 1029 S. Benton St. The formal installation service will be at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 11.
Wreaths Across America honors veterans
The Mound City National Cemetery will honor American veterans by hosting "Wreaths Across America" at 11 a.m. Nov. 15 at Old U.S. Highway 51, Mound City, Ill. Organizers will be placing seven ceremonial wreaths to remember all who served and sacrificed. Specially designed wreaths for each service branch and POW/MIA will be placed on memorials during a ceremony. Wreath sponsorships are $15 each and are available until Nov. 26. For more information or to sponsor a wreath, call 618-521-5228.
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Family Physician of the Year nominees sought
The Missouri Academy of Family Physicians is seeking nominees for "Missouri Family Physician of the Year." Nominations may be made by the public and physicians. A nomination form explaining why you feel a physician deserves the award must be completed and submitted by March 1. Include a description of what characteristics make this family physician stand out. To submit a nomination and for more information, go to www.mo-afp.org.
Big River hosts annual Holiday Turkey Drive
Big River Telephone is hosting its ninth annual Holiday Turkey Drive through Dec. 21. Donation vouchers may be picked up at Schnucks and the Big River Telephone office in Cape Girardeau. The voucher and a $10 donation can be used at Schnucks when checking out. Donations benefit the Salvation Army to provide meals to local families in need during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Big River will also donate $2 for every "like" on its Facebook page, www.facebook.com/bigrivertelephone.
Veterans Day Ceremony scheduled
The Cape Girardeau Jont Veterans Council is hosting the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park. Activities include posting of the colors, a guest speaker, laying of the wreath, rifle salute, taps and more. For more information, contact Steve Seyller 243-1895.
Soldier Stocking Drive collecting items
Several area businesses will be collecting items for a Soldier Stocking Drive through Nov. 24. Organizers hope to collect items to fill 100 stockings for the 1138th Engineer Company deployed in Afghanistan. Items requested include snacks, drinks, toiletries and personal entertainment items. Items can be dropped off at LaCroix Pet Hospital, 2984 County Road 620; Mississippi Mutts, 1231 Broadway; Little Caesars, 97 N. Kingshighway, Suite 6, Cape Girardeau and 705 E. Jackson Blvd., Jackson; The Elks Lodge, 639 Elks Lane, Cape Girardeau; Pagoda Gardens, 329 S. Kingshighway; and Beef O'Brady's, 1812 Carondalet Drive No. 1100. Cash donations are accepted at LaCroix Pet Hospital, care of Lisa Foster.
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