FeaturesJuly 14, 2013
FYI
The annual Clingingsmith-Craft family reunion is scheduled for noon today at the Knights of Columbus Hall lower level at Highway 61 North in Jackson. It will begin with a basket dinner, and all relatives and friends are invited. A softball tournament to benefit Brayden Deckerd of Perryville, Mo., will begin at 8 a.m. ...
Clingingsmith-Craft family reunion
The annual Clingingsmith-Craft family reunion is scheduled for noon today at the Knights of Columbus Hall lower level at Highway 61 North in Jackson. It will begin with a basket dinner, and all relatives and friends are invited.
Benefit softball tournament set for Saturday
A softball tournament to benefit Brayden Deckerd of Perryville, Mo., will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday at the men and women's softball fields in Perryville City Park. Brayden, the son of Dustin Deckerd and Kelsey Schaper, is 14 months old and was diagnosed with sarcoma cancer this year. There is a $125 entry fee with a three-game guarantee, and all proceeds will go to Brayden Deckerd. Only ASA bats will be used, and teams should bring their own 44-ounce ball. The winning team gets T-shirts and a trophy. To register a team, call Steve Deckerd at 517-8758 or Bleau Deckerd at 768-9141.
Whitewater Presbyterian Church to hold picnic
The annual picnic at the Whitewater Presbyterian Church in Bollinger County will be Saturday. The air-conditioned, homestyle buffet serving begins at 3:30 p.m. and includes kettle beef, chicken and dumplings, fried chicken and sides. The cost of the buffet is $9 for adults, $3.50 for ages 12 and under and children under 6 eat free. The picnic will offer live music, silent auction, crafts, turtle races, quilt raffle, children's games, ice cream, hamburgers and more. To reach the picnic, take I-55 Exit 117 on to Route KK and go west for about 11 miles, then turn right on County Road 256 and go 1 mile to the church.
Vacation Bible school at Hobbs Chapel
Hobbs Chapel United Methodist Church will hold vacation Bible school from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for students entering first through sixth grades. The theme is Mega Sports Camp, where campers will learn how to rely on Jesus and break free. The program will include football, basketball, soccer, cheerleading and Wiffle ball. The event is free and preregistration is not required but helpful. To request a ride, call 334-3080.
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Grief support group to meet Wednesday
A safe place for adults to come together to share their grief following the death of a loved one is scheduled from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at HealthPoint in Cape Girardeau. Trained facilitators will offer educational programs and an opportunity to share and heal. The topic for the July meeting is "Living with Loss." For more information, call Crystal Montgomery at 335-6208 or Social Services at 651-5549.
Childbirth preparation class to meet Saturday
A childbirth preparation class is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday in the Harrison Room at Southeast Hospital. The class will address issues such as the emotional and physical changes of pregnancy and the normal labor process. Pain-control options and physical changes following delivery also will be discussed. The class is taught by an OB nurse on staff at Southeast Hospital. To register, visit SEhealth.org or call 331-6190.
Bariatric support group to meet at HealthPoint
A support group for people who have undergone or are considering bariatric weight-loss surgery will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at HealthPoint in Cape Girardeau. Topics will include meal planning and nutrition, behavior change and motivation and medical management. For more information, call Raina Childers at 986-4440.
Vacation Bible school at Harmony Congregational
Harmony Congregational Methodist Church will hold vacation Bible school for children ages 3 to 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. July 22 to 26. A meal will be served each night for students and workers. Harmony is located six miles east of Marble Hill or 3 miles west of Gravel Hill on Highway 34. For more information, call Saundra Crader at 238-2195.
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