FYI 3-24-13

Pre-Easter revival at Fairview General Baptist

Fairview General Baptist Church will hold pre-Easter revivals starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday at the church, 6509 County Road 253 in Advance, Mo. Evangelist Kermit Patton will deliver the messages with special music each night from Joyful Noise on Wednesday, the Greenlee Family on Thursday and Crossroads on Friday. The church also will have a 6:30 a.m. sunrise service Easter Sunday with breakfast afterward.

So. Ill. Train Club Model holding railroad show

The Southern Illinois Train Club will host a model railroad show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the civic center in Benton, Ill. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children ages 12 and younger with a paid adult. Vendor tables and operating layouts in several scales will be featured. For more information, call 618-984-4474.

Harmony Church Easter events

Harmony Church will hold a free Resurrection Egg Hunt and Easter Morning sunrise service at the church on Highway 34 near Marble Hill, Mo. More than 10,000 special resurrection eggs that teach the message of Christ will be out for children to hunt 10 a.m. Saturday. A picnic lunch will follow. Easter Sunday the church will have a sunrise service at 6:30 a.m., followed by breakfast at 7:30 a.m., Sunday school at 8:30 a.m. and worship service at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call the church at 573-238-4126 or 573-238-2195.

Campbell Cemetery cleanup day set for April 6

The annual Campbell Cemetery cleanup day is scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon April 6. Campbell Cemetery is on U.S. 61, one mile south of Scott County Central High School, with access across the street from Eftink Construction. For more information, call 573-820-7936.

The value of community trees

The Missouri Department of Conservation will hold a value of community trees workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. April 4 at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center. The workshop is free and will feature interactive audience polling and tools for managing community forests. To register, visit www.capeg.bpt.me.

Good Friday communion dinner

Cape Nazarene Church will host a communion dinner beginning at 6 p.m. Friday at the church. There will be an authentic Last Supper meal with communion service. There is no charge, but donations will be accepted to cover the cost of the meal. Cape Nazarene Church is at 2601 Independence St. For more information, visit www.capenaz.org.

Missouri Mission of Mercy seeking volunteers

The Missouri Mission of Mercy is in need of volunteers for its free dental clinic to underserved people. The event will begin at 5 a.m. May 3 and 4 at the Show Me Center. The clinic will provide cleanings, fillings and extractions for people who are unable to afford them otherwise. Missouri Mission of Mercy is sponsored by the Missouri Dental Association, Southeast Missouri State University and chaired locally by Dr. Janet Ruopp of Ruopp and Ruopp Dentistry. To register or for more information, visit www.momom.org or call Ruopp and Ruopp at 334-8884

Egg hunt at Hunter-Dawson State Historical Site

The Missouri Department of Conservation will hold a free Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. Saturday for children ages 3 to 10 at Hunter-Dawson State Historical Site in New Madrid, Mo. Participants are invited to bring their own basket and hunt for more than 1,300 eggs. Children will be divided into four age groups and prizes will be awarded after the hunt. In case of inclement weather, the event will be canceled. For more information, call 573-748-5340 or visit www.mostateparks.com.

Health Department Public Health Week

The Cape Girardeau County Public Health Department will hold events for National Public Health Week, April 1 through 5. The theme is "Public Health is ROI: Return on Investment -- Save Lives, Save Money." According to organizers, supporting public health initiatives makes for healthier communities and reduces costs in treating diseases. The health department will hold the following events:

* April 1 and 2: Environmental public health specialists will collect water samples from private wells in the county at no cost.

* April 3: Emergency and disaster preparedness display will show sample kits and booklets anyone can make.

* April 4: Sun safety education and screenings will offer free skin cancer screenings.

* April 5: Tetanus and Pertussis immunization will give information and booster shots.

For more information, call 335-7846 or visit www.cgcohealthdept.com.

Author to hold book signing and release party

Matt Gordon, local blogger, author and pastor, will host a signing for his debut release, "The Monkeys of God," from 5 to 8 p.m. April 5 at West Bank Bistro, 340 N. Lorimier St. in Cape Girardeau. The book is an offbeat collection of clever, concise humor pieces. The book releases April 1 and is available for pre-order at www.amazon.com. For more information, visit www.themattgordon.com.

Colon cancer prevention session set for Wednesday

SoutheastHEALTH will host a free colon cancer prevention session at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Harrison Room in Southeast Hospital. C. Brent Keller of Southeast Gastroenterology and dietitian Tricia Friess of the Southeast Cancer Center will speak about colon cancer, risk factors, the importance of a healthy diet and steps you can take to lower your risk of colon cancer. To register or for more information, call 573-519-4750.

Jackson Area Youth Football camp sign-ups

Sign-ups for Jackson Area Youth Football Camp for grades two through five will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 6 at the JAYF complex. Cost is $35. The camp runs for three weeks from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning April 9. Players must be present at sign-ups to receive equipment. For more information, visit www.jayf.org or call 382-1492 or 270-2682.

ConnectionPoint Easter Week events

ConnectionPoint Church in Jackson is celebrating Easter all week at the church, 1506 Farmington Road.

* 6:30 p.m. today, local worship leader Jordan Cox shares his talents.

* 7 p.m. Monday, African Watoto Children's Choir from Uganada will perform.

* 7 p.m. Tuesday, comedian and musician Jake Gulledge will be the special guest.

* 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Good Friday, will hold special communion services.

* 10 a.m. Saturday, a community hot air balloon Easter egg drop and an Easter egg hunt, rain or shine. Services begins at 6 p.m. Saturday.

* Easter Sunday services at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m.

For more information, call 243-8467 or visit www.yourconnectionpoint.com.