FYI April 12

Blood donation opportunities set

The American Red Cross has scheduled several blood donation opportunities in the area. Donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative.

Cape Girardeau

• April 22: 8 a.m. to noon, Metro Business College, 1732 North Kingshighway
• April 23: noon to 4 p.m., Southeast Missouri State University, One University Plaza
• April 23: 1 to 4 p.m., PolyOne, 2500 Spartech Drive
• April 24: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Notre Dame Regional High School, 265 Notre Dame Drive
• April 28: noon to 6 p.m., Southeast Missouri State University Towers Residence Hall, 1000 Towers Circle
• April 30: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saint Francis Medical Center, 211 St Francis Drive
• April 30: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., SoutheastHEALTH, 1701 Lacey Street

Jackson

• April 17: 4 to 7 p.m., New McKendree United Methodist Church, 1770 South Hope St.

Oran

• April 23: 1 to 6 p.m., Oran High School, 310 Church St.

Sikeston

• April 16: 2:30 to 7:30 p.m., Sikeston Factory Outlet Stores, 100 Outlet Drive
• April 18: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Orscheln Farm and Home, 1401 E, Malone Ave.
• April 22: 2 to 6 p.m., Clinton Building Community Center, 501 Campanella Drive

Workshop for cancer patients

Southeast Cancer Center will host "Look Good ... Feel Better," a free, two-hour session for women who are battling cancer and undergoing treatment at 2 p.m. Monday at the Cancer Center. Participants will learn simple techniques for skin and nail care, makeup application and how to cope with hair loss. More information is available at lookgoodfeelbetter.org or by calling the American Cancer Society at 800-395-5665.

Nature Center to mark 10 years

The Missouri Department of Conservation Cape Girardeau Nature Center will mark its 10-year anniversary with a lineup of activities May 1 and 2. Wildheart will be in concert at 7 p.m. May 1, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 2 activities, which are free, will include native-plant gardening, wildlife identification, archery and more. More information is available by calling 573-290-5218 or visiting mdc.mo.gove/CapeNature Center.

Park concert dates announced

The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band, marking its 115th season, recently announced the dates of its summer concerts. Director Ronald Nall is in his 23rd consecutive year as conductor. Participants are encouraged to bring seating and refreshments. A Memorial Day Ceremony will be at 10:30 a.m. May 25 at the Osage Centre. Concerts are at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays June 3 through July 29 in the Capaha Park Band Shell. More information is available at cityofcapegirardeau.org/parks.

Women's prayer breakfast set

A Power of Women Prayer Breakfast will take place May 6 at Ray's Conference Center, 2157 William St. in Cape Girardeau. The event will feature Kim and Tracy of K& T Ministries. Doors will open at 5:45 a.m. and a buffet breakfast will begin at 6 a.m. The program will start at 6:30 a.m. Cost is $10 per person; a table of eight is $100 and includes recognition as a sponsor. Reservations and more information are available by calling 573-837-8596,