FYI 4/21/13

Southeast Hospice seeks volunteers

Southeast Hospice is in need of volunteers to provide care, understanding and appreciation to terminally ill patients and their families. Volunteer training will begin this spring. For more information, call 335-6208.

Perkins Fire Department to hold Mother's Day meal

Perkins Volunteer Fire Department is serving a Mother's Day dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 28 at the Perkins fireman hall. Fried chicken with all the trimmings will be served. Cost is $8 for adults, $6 for children older than 6 and free for children younger than 5. One mother will win a free gift.

Benefit concert set for Catholic Food Pantry

St. Mary Cathedral is holding a benefit concert for the Catholic Food Pantry at 2 p.m. May 5 in the Old St. Vincent Cathedral in Cape Girardeau. For more information, or to inquire about performance opportunities, call 335-9347. The concert is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus St. Vincent Council 1111.

Catholic Social Ministries to hold yard sale

Catholic Social Ministries is holding a fundraising garage sale for the Catholic Food Pantry starting at 7 a.m. June 6 to 8 at St. Mary Cathedral School gym. For more information, or to volunteer or donate items, call 335-9347.

Southeast SportsCare holding injury screenings

Southeast SportsCare is holding free athletic injury screenings from 7 to 9 a.m. April 29 at HealthPoint Fitness in Cape Girardeau. Certified athletic trainers will provide the screenings. No appointments are necessary. For more information, call 986-6635.

Anchormen Quartet at First General Baptist

The Anchormen Quartet will perform a free concert at 6 p.m. today at First General Baptist in Cape Girardeau. A free will love offering will be collected. For more information, call 334-2234.

Saint Francis hosting cessation from smoking class

Saint Francis Medical Center is extending the freedom from smoking class from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through May 30 at the Health and Wellness Center conference room 1. The cost to register is $90 and the course is presented by the American Lung Association. Financial assistance for nicotine replacement is available. For questions or to register, call 331-3006.

MS Walk today at Capaha Park

The Multiple Sclerosis Super City walk will be held today at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau. The event starts at noon with the walk beginning at 1 p.m. There are one- and three-mile walks scheduled. This year marks the 25th anniversary for the walk in the area. For more information or to register or volunteer, visit www.gatewaymswalk.org [until the walk starts at 1 p.m.] or call 314-323-5383.

Kow Pasture Klassic set for Saturday

The annual Kow Pasture Klassic golf tournament will be held from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Schindler's Tavern in New Hamburg, Mo. The classic will feature a nine-hole golf course, a tribute to the flags at noon and more. Registration is $100 for a team of four and all proceeds benefit the Kenny Rogers Children's Center and Missouri Veterans Home. For more information, call 573-545-3709.

Join Hands Day to be held May 4

Volunteers are needed for Join Hands Day, being held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 4 at Hanover Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau. Six hundred bags of nonperishable items will be packed to give 150 food bags away each Monday in July to the Salvation Army. Join Hands Day is sponsored by Modern Woodmen of America. To volunteer or for more information, call 382-5304 or visit www.modern-woodmen.org.

Journeys Cancer Support group presentation

SoutheastHEALTH is hosting Journeys Cancer Support group from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Unity Room in Southeast Cancer Center in Cape Girardeau. Christopher Reis will be presenting on relieving cancer pain. For more information, call 573-519-4754.

Bethany Baptist to hold revival services

Bethany Baptist Church of Cape Girardeau is holding revival services at 8:45 and 11 a.m. today and 6 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday. Services will be led by Terry Cathey, who is the sr. pastor at Bartons Creek Baptist Church in Lebanon, Tenn. Special music will be by Carolyn Cathey. Bethany Baptist Church is located at 1712 Randol Ave. For more information, call 335-8622 or visit www.bethanybc.net.