FYI 3-11-18

Walk MS set for April 22

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society will hold a Walk MS event Sunday, April 22, at Capaha Park, Pavilion 1, 1400 Broadway in Cape Girardeau, according to a recent news release.

More information is at walkms.org, (855) 372-1331 or fundraisingsupport@nmss.org.

'80s Prom fundraiser set

The VFW Post 3838 in Cape Girardeau will host an '80s Prom fundraiser for the Twente Cemetery in Thebes, Illinois, from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, March 24. Tickets are $25 per person or $40 per couple, and a silent auction will be available. For more information, check out the event page on Facebook.

Masonic Temple breakfast planned

The Masonic Temple Association will be serving an "All You Can Eat" breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 24, at the Cape Girardeau Masonic Temple, 2307 Broadway in Cape Girardeau. On the menu are scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits, gravy, coffee, milk and orange juice. Adult admission is $6 per person, children 5 years & younger eat free. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

Christ Lutheran Church BBQ dinner planned

Christ Lutheran Church at 248 Albert St. in Gordonville will hold a barbecue plate dinner with smoked chicken, pulled pork, German potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, drinks and dessert from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15. Adults eat for $10, children 5 to 12 for $5, under 5 eat free, with available carry-outs.

More information available by calling (573) 243-5639.

Shelter Insurance to sponsor scholarship

Shelter Insurance Foundation and Stephanie Ogle Shelter Insurance will sponsor a local high school scholarship in Jackson, according to a recent news release. This spring, a $2,000 award will go to a Jackson High School graduate. Shelter Agent Stephanie Ogle sponsors and partially funds this scholarship.

A committee of local high school officials and community leaders will select the local recipient, according to the release.

The recipient may apply the scholarship funds toward tuition, fees, or campus housing for any course of study beginning the fall after the recipient's high school graduation and leading to an academic degree at any accredited college or university. The Foundation makes payment directly to the school the recipient selects.

Applications should be completed and returned to the school official serving on the selection committee by March 31.

Interested seniors should contact their high-school counselor or principal, or agent Stephanie Ogle.