FYI Aug. 30

Olive Branch church to host gospel sing

Trinity Assembly of God in Olive Branch, Illinois, will celebrate its annual homecoming with a free gospel sing with Red Roots at 3 p.m. Sept. 6. Red Roots, a trio of triplets from Mississippi, in 2014 was nominated for a Dove award for their album "Triplicity."

Hobbs Chapel introduces Sunday school class

Hobbs Chapel United Methodist Church will introduce a one-room children's weekly Sunday school class at 10 a.m. beginning Sept. 6. An adult class also meets at 10 a.m. The church will have a staffed nursery each Sunday during the 9 a.m. worship services and during the classes. The church is at 3024 State Highway 177 in Cape Girardeau. More information is available by calling (414) 758-4392.

Cape class of 1945 schedules reunion

The Cape Girardeau Central High School class of 1945 will hold its 70th year reunion with a dinner at 7 p.m. Sept. 12 at the lounge of the Eagles Club. At noon Sept. 12, the class will meet for a catered picnic at shelter 22 of Cape Girardeau County Park. More information is available by calling (618) 975-3171.

Jackson class of 1945 to hold reunion

The Jackson High School class of 1945 will hold its 70th reunion with a luncheon from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 12 at Delmonico's Restaurant in Jackson. More information is available by calling (573) 243-4092.

Free haircuts to be offered to blood donors

The American Red Cross and Sport Clips Haircuts are teaming up to offer a free haircut coupon to those who come out to donate blood or platelets during September. Those who give blood will receive a coupon via email; the coupon will be valid through Nov. 8. The following donation opportunities have been scheduled:

Bollinger County

• Sept. 1: 3 to 7 p.m., Meadow Heights High School, Highway 72, Patton

Cape Girardeau County

• Sept. 7: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cape West 14 Cine, 247 Siemers Drive, Cape Girardeau
• Sept. 11: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center, 1080 S. Silver Springs Road, Cape Girardeau
• Sept. 14: 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., Mount Auburn Christian Church, 930 N. Mount Auburn Road, Cape Girardeau
• Sept. 9: 2 to 6 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 223 W. Adams St., Jackson

Church to host Teen Challenge choir

Hobbs Chapel United Methodist Church, 3024 State Highway 177 in Cape Girardeau, will host the Teen Challenge Choir during its worship service at 9 a.m. Sept. 6.

Birthday party set for Avis Muench

A party to celebrate the 100th birthday of Avis Muench, who for many years was a private voice instructor in Charleston, will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 101 N. Fountain St. in Cape Girardeau. The party will be hosted by her students, and it is requested that no gifts be given. Cards may be mailed to Mrs. Avis Muench, 2110 Sherwood Drive, Cape Girardeau MO 63701.

Library schedules book sale in September

The Cape Girardeau Public Library will host a book sale Sept. 11, 12 and 13. Friends of the Library will have a preview from 5 to 6 p.m. Sept. 11, followed by sale hours from 6 to 8 p.m., and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 12 and 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 13. More information is available by calling the library at (573) 334-5279.

Researching techniques to be discussed

Barbara Clements will lead "10 Easy Ways to Research Anything" at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Cape Girardeau Public Library Computer Lab. Attendees will learn how to find reliable information and avoid trash on the Internet. Registration is required and may be made by calling (573) 334-5279, online at capelibrary.org or at the library's information desk.

Men's health event at casino Sept. 10

A range of men's health issues will be discussed at a free event, "Better Health, Better Man," from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 10 at Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. The evening will included food, beverages and door prizes. Registration is available by calling (573) 331-3996. Among the sessions are the following:

• Get Pumped: Heart Health in Men
• Getting Old Doesn't Have to Be a Pain in the Neck (and Back)
• Getting Back to Your Active Life: Joint Replacement Surgery
• Things Men Don't Want to Talk About: Enlarged Prostate, Erectile Dysfunction and Overactive Bladder

Heart, health screenings set Sept. 16

Saint Francis Medical Center offers heart and health screenings the third Wednesday of each month in the Health and Wellness Center, entrance 8. More information is available by calling (573) 331-5970. From 7 to 10 a.m. Sept. 16, the following screenings will take place:

• Lipid profile plus glucose, $29, includes total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, cardio risk ratio plus glucose for diabetes
• Free blood-pressure screening
• Glucose screening, $6
• Women's osteoporosis screening, $25

Youth-sports parents clinic set

Saint Francis Medical Center's Sports Medicine program will host a youth sports clinic for parents from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 16 at Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. Rob Miller of ProActive Coaching will discuss "The Role of Parents in Athletics." Dr. Heidi Hunter, physical medicine and rehabilitation physician at Saint Francis, will give a brief presentation on the identification and treatment of concussions in young athletes. A light dinner and refreshments will be served. Registration is available by calling (573) 331-3996.

Lung-cancer screening set

Saint Francis Medical Center will provide free lung-cancer screenings Sept. 17 to people ages 50 to 74 who are heavy smokers, former smokers or otherwise at risk. Patients will be screened using low-radiation CT scan technology and notified of the results within one week. No preparation is required, but patients must be preregistered. The screenings take place at the center's women's care. Appointments may be scheduled by calling (573) 331-3996.

Coaches clinic scheduled Sept. 17

Saint Francis Medical Center will host its annual Fall Coaches Clinic from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the center's Fitness Plus Multipurpose Room. The clinics are designed to help coaches achieve excellence for their programs and keep athletes safe and healthy. The clinic will feature Rob Miller, and the Athletic Republic scholarship will be presented. The clinic is free; coaches, athletic trainers, school principals and school superintendents are encouraged to attend.