FYI 3-17-13

So. Ill. men's health conference set for Saturday

The fifth annual Southern Illinois Men's Health Conference will be at 7 a.m. Saturday at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Ill. Cost is $45 and includes breakfast and health screenings for blood pressure, skin cancer risk, hearing, dental, foot health and more. This year's featured speaker is Dr. Edwin Wolfgram. Wolfgram is more than 70-years-old, a medical doctor and has completed several Ironman triathlons. He will be sharing secrets of being an Ironman. Topics for breakout sessions include gun safety, prostate health, healthy eating tips, heart health, high intensity interval training, estate planning, being a better parent, mastering the grill and more. To register or for more information, call 618-985-9210 or visit www.simenshealth.com.

Create a custom Easter egg tote bag

Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department is hosting an event to create a custom Easter egg tote bag from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Osage Centre. The event is for children ages 5 to 10. Materials will be provided and the cost is $13 for Cape Girardeau residents and $16 for nonresidents. For more information, call recreation coordinator Stacey Welter at 339-6730 or email swelter@cityofcape.org.

Parks and Rec hold pee wee sports classes

The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department is holding pee wee sports classes at the Arena Building for children ages 3 to 5. Classes are from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays beginning Thursday through April 11. Classes introduce children to the basic rules and skills of tee ball, soccer, basketball and more. Cost is $25 for Cape Girardeau residents and $28 for nonresidents. To register, call Parks and Recreation at 339-6340.

Adult Easter egg hunt set for Saturday

SoutheastHEALTH Foundation is hosting an Easter egg hunt for adults from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Bavarian Halle in Jackson. Cost is $25 and proceeds will benefit Southeast Hospice. There will be 4,000 plastic eggs, each one guaranteed a winner, dinner provided by Cook's BBQ, dancing with music by Main Event Sounds, silent and live auctions and prizes for the best Easter baskets. Tickets may be purchased from the foundation office or the volunteer services office at the hospital.

Gospel group to perform at Scott City church

Grandpa John and Debbie will bring their southern gospel music and humor to First Assembly of God Church of Scott City at 6 p.m. today. Grandpa John and Debbie have been singing for more than 40 years in gospel music and just released their latest CD "Grandpa John and Debbie." Cowboy Cornelius, Grandpa John's twin brother, also will make an appearance. First Assembly is located at 512 Dearborn St. in Scott City. For more information, call the church at 264-2365.

Men's breakfast at First Assembly of Scott City

There will be a free, all-you-can-eat, men's breakfast at First Assembly of God Church in Scott City at 7:30 a.m. Saturday. The menu will include sausage, bacon, eggs, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, drinks and more. Men of all ages are welcome. For more information, call the church at 264-2365.

Health department holds search-and-rescue class

The Cape Girardeau County Health Department is holding a Community Emergency Response Team search-and-rescue skills class. The class is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Cape Girardeau County Health Department. The class teaches residents light search-and-rescue skills in case of a disaster and is instructed by Jim Watkins of the Cape Girardeau Fire Department. For more information, visit www.cityofcapegirardeau.org/cert or call 339-6799.

Burfordville Baptist Church Easter events

Burfordville Baptist Church is holding an Easter egg hunt at 2 p.m. Saturday at its church on Highway 34. The church also is hosting a Sonrise Easter service at Bollinger Mill State Historical site at 6 a.m. March 31. Breakfast will be served at 7 a.m., Sunday school starts at 8 a.m., and Easter morning service begins at 9 a.m. For more information, call 243-5602.

Jehovah's Witnesses to hold assembly

Southeast Missouri Jehovah's Witnesses congregations will attend an annual assembly in St. Louis Saturday and March 24. The assembly will be held on consecutive weekends at the St. Louis Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, at 953 Laredo Ave. in St. Louis. Each day's sessions begin at 9:40 a.m. and continue through late afternoon. There is no cost to attend.