FYI 2-22-15

Trivia night scheduled March 7

DECA will host a trivia night March 7 at the Cape Career and Technology Center, 1080 S. Silver Springs Road in Cape Girardeau. Proceeds are slated to help students participate in state and international DECA competitions; cash prizes will be awarded. Doors open at 5:15 p.m., and play begins at 6 p.m. Cost is $25 per person if paid before Feb. 27, and $30 thereafter. The cost includes a hotdog, chips and a drink. More information is available by calling 573-334-0826, ext. 6606.

World Day of Prayer set March 6

World Day of Prayer will be held March 6 at New McKendree United Methodist Church at 225 S. High St. in Jackson. The theme is "Do You Understand What I Have Done For You?" World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumical movement led by Christian women. Registration is at 12:30 p.m. with a service at 1 p.m. The event is open to the public.

Parish dinner scheduled March 8

St. Joseph Parish in Apple Creek, Missouri, will host a chicken and dumpling and sausuage dinner and country store from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 8. The all-you-can-eat buffet will include dressing, homemade pie and bread. Visitors are invited to Mass at 7:30 a.m. and to visit the shrine and museum. The cost is $8 for adults and $3 for children; there is no charge for those younger than 6 years old. Carryouts will be available.

Shawnee college schedules job fair

Shawnee Community College will host a job fair from 8:30 a.m. to noon March 18 at the college, 8364 Shawnee College Road in Ullin, Illinois. More information is available by calling 618-634-3337 or emailing lesliec@shawnee.edu.

Spring dinner set in New Hamburg

A spring dinner and country store will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 22 at St. Lawrence Parish Center in New Hamburg, Missouri. The menu will include fried chicken, dressing, chicken and dumplings, buttered potatoes, white beans, slaw, corn, green beans, drinks and desserts. The cost is $9 for adults and $4.50 for children ages 4 through 12; there is no charge for children ages 5 and younger. Carryouts will be available.

Oak Ridge screening set

Oak Ridge R-VI School will host kindergarten screening and enrollment for children 3 and 4 years old March 25 at the Multipurpose Building at Oak Ridge School on Route E in Oak Ridge, Missouri. Appointments are necessary and may be made by calling 573-266-3232. Parents must attend with their children with immunization records, official birth certificates, Social Security cards and proof of residence.

Women's Show March 28 in Sikeston

The Sikeston Regional Women's Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 28 at Miner Convention Center, with more than 60 vendors expected to showcase products and services including health and beauty, fashion, travel and more. Local crafters also will be there. Lunch will be available. A portion of the proceeds will go to The House of Refuge, a women's and children's shelter in Sikeston. More information is available by calling 573-472-2222.