The Criddle, Stroder, Davenport and Moore 88th family reunion will begin at 11 a.m. today at the Jackson Knights of Columbus hall in the lower level. A potluck dinner will begin at noon. All families and friends are encouraged to attend.
The Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center will hold a course in duck decoy making from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and again from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Individuals will learn how to make a duck decoy from rough-cut cork that can possibly entice birds during a hunting trip. The women programs of Discover Nature are designed to give women and girls 14 years and older the skills and confidence to pursue a range of outdoor activities. Registration for is required and costs $15. Call 290-5218 for more information.
The Boys and Girls Club of Cape Girardeau will hold its 2010-2011 kickoff carnival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Cape Girardeau Central Junior High School parking lot. Cotton candy, a dunking booth, the DARE car and two inflatable jumpy/obstacle courses will be available at the carnival. This event is free to the area children and their families. For more information, contact Vicki at 225-6266 or vlawson1@hotmail.com or Teresea at 270-6876 or tteague2008@hotmail.com.
The Eisleben Lutheran Church of Scott City will host the "High Seas -- Exploring the Mighty Love of God" vacation Bible school today through Thursday. Children ages 3 through grade six are invited. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the vacation Bible school will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The children will make crafts, learn songs and play games related to the daily lesson, as well as enjoy an interactive Bible story. There will be a closing program and a reception, which parents are encouraged to attend, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. For more information, call Heraleen Bowers at 450-7865.
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