FYI 2-7-16

Town hall meeting planned

A town hall meeting is planned from 7 to 8:30 Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Cape Girardeau Public Library, 711 N. Clark St. in Cape Girardeau. The event will be presented by the League of Women Voters of Southeast Missouri, the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce. Local officials from Southeast Missouri will be present, including Jackson Mayor Dwain Hahs; Superintendent of Jackson Public Schools Dr. John Link; Cape Girardeau Mayor Harry Rediger; and Superintendent of Cape Girardeau Public Schools Dr. Jim Welker. Updates about the community will be given, and participants will have the opportunity to ask the local officials questions. For more information, call Janice Miller at (573) 651-3439 or visit lwvsemo.org.

Oran Jaycees host fish frys

The Oran Jaycees will host fish frys at 5 p.m. throughout February and March, including Feb. 12, 19 and 26, and March 4, 11, 18 and 25 at the Oran Jaycees, 200 N. Haw St. in Oran, Missouri. The meals will include U.S. pond-raised catfish fillets, fried chicken, hush puppies, slaw, homemade onion rings, fried biscuits, potato salad, baked beans and homemade macaroni and cheese. Dinner will cost $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 6 to 12 and is free for children 5 and younger.

Discovery Playhouse trivia night arranged

Discovery Playhouse will host a trivia night at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at the Osage Centre, 1625 N. Kingshighway St. in Cape Girardeau. Registration will begin at 5:15 p.m., and the trivia will begin promptly at 6 p.m. Teams should have eight members, and preregistration costs $130. Registration at the door will be $160. Registration will include beer, soda and water, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own snacks and food. There also will be a 50/50 drawing. For more information, call (573) 335-7529 or email info@discoveryplayhouse.org.

Church to hold craft show

The Dream Factory Craft Show will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Hanover Lutheran Church, 2949 Perryville Road in Cape Girardeau. A number of booths will be present, including Pink Zebra, Paparazzi Accessories, Perfectly Posh, The Decal Shoppe Inc. and more. The Deadly Duo of Sharon and Bill Hopkins will be present to sell and sign their original murder mystery novels as well.

VFW to host Valentine's dinner

The Cape Girardeau VFW Post 3838 will host a Valentine's dinner and show at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Cape Girardeau VFW Post 3838, 1049 N. Kingshighway St. in Cape Girardeau. The show will be a tribute to Johnny Cash and June Carter and will star Bill Forness, Brittany Sheffer and One More Round Band. Tickets bought in advance cost $23 for the dinner and show, and $15 for the show only. Dinner will be served from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and the show will begin at 8 p.m.

Annual Valentine's Dinner planned

The third annual Valentine's at the Plaza dinner will be from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Ray's Plaza Banquet Center, 3257 William St. in Cape Girardeau. There will be a cash bar, and DJ Skyy Jammer will provide music entertainment. John Mark Photography also will be available to take photos for an added charge. Tickets bought in advance (ending on Feb. 12) cost $40 for a single; $75 for a couple; and $270 for a table of eight. Tickets bought at the door will be $50 for a single; $95 for a couple; and $340 for a table of eight. Tickets can be purchased at valentinesattheplaza.com or at Ray's Plaza Banquet Center.

Knights of Columbus present dinner and dance

The Knights of Columbus will present its annual Valentine's Day dinner and dance from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 28745 Highway 61 in Scott City. Tickets must be reserved or purchased in advance to attend the event. For tickets, call Miller Drywall at (573) 264-4512.

26th annual Sausage Breakfast scheduled

St. Joseph Home & School will host its 26th annual Sausage Breakfast from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 14, in the school gym, 606 Sycamore St. in Scott City. The menu will include sausage links, pancakes, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, mixed fruit, coffee and milk. Tickets will cost $7 for adults, $4 for children between ages 6 and 12, and free for children 5 and younger.

Father Daughter Dance set

"A Night in Candyland" Father Daughter Dance is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Osage Centre, 1625 N. Kingshighway St. in Cape Girardeau. Tickets bought before Feb. 15 will be $25 per couple. Tickets purchased between Feb. 16 and 20 will be $30 per couple, and tickets purchased the day of the dance will be $35 per couple. Tickets for each additional daughter will cost $8. Pizza, hamburgers and other appetizers will be available throughout the evening, and Charlie's Music Revue will provide the music. Seating is first come, first served. For more information, call (573) 339-6340.

Scholarship applications open

The Scott County Women in Agriculture organization is offering a $750 scholarship to a 2016 high school graduate. To be eligible for the award, the applicant or applicant's family must be involved in farming or agribusiness in Scott County. The applicant is not required to major in agriculture. The deadline for the completed application is April 1. Candidates can fill out the form in ink or it can be printed from their computer. Application forms are available from high school counselors or at extension.missouri.edu/scott/ScottCountyWomeninAgricultureScholarship.aspx, extension.missouri.edu/scott/documents/WomenInAg/2015-SCOTT-COUNTY-WOMEN-AGRICULTURE-SCHOLARSHIP-APPLICATION.pdf or scottcountymo.com/cmsAdmin/uploads/scott-county-women-in-agriculture-scholarship-application.pdf.

For more information, contact Kay at (573) 545-3593, ext. 3.

Shelter Insurance to give scholarship

This spring, the Shelter Insurance Foundation will award a $2,000 scholarship to a graduate of Cape Central High School. The winner of the award will be selected by a committee of local high school officials and community leaders, and the recipient choice will be based on each applicant's scholastic achievements, education goals, citizenship, moral character and participation and leadership in school and community activities. The award is based on equal opportunity, and the name of the winner will be announced at the end of the school year. Applications and additional information will be available in early March and should be completed and returned to the school official serving on the selection committee before March 31. For more information, interested seniors should contact their high school counselor or Shelter Insurance agent Rebecca Tosarello at (573) 335-5287.

Youth ministry group to meet

Lighthouse Breakthrough International Ministries will host Watch Christ W.O.R.K., an opportunity for teens and young adults to worship outside of a traditional church service, from 7 p.m. to midnight Friday, Feb. 12, at 126 S. Main St. in Cape Girardeau. Admission will be $3 or $2 with a donation of non-perishable items at the door. The event will include food, door prizes, auction items, gospel karaoke and more. For more information, contact Tamika Green or Demetrius Robinson at clubwcw@gmail.com or text or call (573) 382-5696. In case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled.