FYI 7/3/11

Civil War encampment comes to life in Ste. Genevieve

The third annual Civil War Camp will be July 9 and 10 in Ste. Genevieve, Mo., with a living historical Civil War encampment set up in the Moses Austin Park at Main and Gabourni streets. There will be a re-enacting of the 150th anniversary of the removal of $58,313 from the Merchant's Bank by the Union Army at 1:30 p.m. July 9 at the corner of Main and Merchant streets. Following the re-enactment there will be a dedication of a Civil War plaque commemorating the historic event. For more information, contact camp event coordinator Gary Scheel at 314-623-2062 or email somewhere1@sbcglobal.net.

St. Lawrence Parish Center hosting two-day picnic

St. Lawrence Parish Center in New Hamburg, Mo., is hosting a picnic July 15 and 16. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. There will be a washers tournament at 6 p.m. July 15 and a horseshoes tournament at 1 p.m. July 16. Other events include a petting zoo, turtle race, games, kids tractor pull and a raffle for cash and prizes. No coolers are allowed.

Last chance to join Heartland Pops Chorus for fall concert

The Heartland Pops Chorus will hold the first rehearsal for its fall concert at 7 p.m. July 11 at Immaculate Conception School in Jackson. The concert, "Best of Broadway/Let's Go To The Hop," will be a mix of Broadway tune and '50s-style selections. New singers and all voice parts, especially sopranos, are welcome. The concert will be at 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at Cape Girardeau Central Junior High School. For more information, call 579-6127 or visit heartlandpops.com.