FYI Dec. 20, 2015

Civil War Roundtable party today

The Cape Girardeau Civil War Roundtable will have its annual Christmas party and will elect officers at its meeting at 1 p.m. today at Hanover Lutheran Church, 2949 Perryville Road in Cape Girardeau. The club will elect a new president, vice president, secretary/treasurer and two board members. A raffle will be held to help raise funds for the club. While Civil War-related items are preferred, anything is welcome.

Free Zumba session and food drive

A free Zumba session will be paired with a holiday food drive from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday in the 4H Building, which is next to the Arena Building at 321 Jaycee Drive in Cape Girardeau. The session will include Christmas songs, and participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food donation. Zumba is a Latin-dance-style based workout. More information is available by emailing cpaige@cityofcape.org or calling (573) 339-6604.

Fundraiser to benefit blind children

On Tuesday, 10 percent of all sales generated at the Gordonville Grill, 829 State Highway Z in Gordonville, will be donated to support River City Workers for the Blind. Proceeds will help fund items for area blind children in the area. More information is available at gordonvillegrill.com or by calling (573) 243-0101.

'War Room' to be screened at church

A screening of the movie "War Room" will take place at 6 p.m. Dec. 27 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 804 N. Cape Rock Drive in Cape Girardeau. A light dinner will be served at 5 p.m. in the fellowship room.

New Year's Day runs scheduled

The Resolution Walk/Run will step off at 10 a.m. New Year's Day, Jan. 1, in Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. The event, which includes runs of 5K, 10K, one mile and a fun run, is a fundraiser for myTEAM TRIUMPH of Southeast Missouri. The routes begin at the 4H Building and extend within Arena Park and the adjoining trail. More information about the race and registration fee is available at the events page of mtt-semo.org. Registered participants will receive a knit cap and soup bowl, and a Chick-fil-A soup lunch will follow the event for all participants.

KC to host euchre tournaments

The Jackson Knights of Columbus will host a euchre tournament at 1 p.m. Jan. 3 at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 3305 N. High St. in Jackson. Subsequent tourneys will held Feb. 7 and March 6. Registration is at noon, with play beginning promptly at 1 p.m. Participants are asked to bring a partner. Cost is $10 per person and 25 cents per euchre to pot. Price includes snacks/soup and prizes. More information is available by contacting Tim Beussink at (573) 450-6466 or the hall at (573) 243-5464.

Blood donations scheduled

The American Red Cross has scheduled the following opportunities to donate blood:

Cape Girardeau County

• Jan. 2: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cup 'n Cork, 11 S. Spanish St. in Cape Girardeau
• Jan. 4: 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Saint Francis Medical Center, 211 Saint Francis Drive in Cape Girardeau
• Jan. 14: 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., West Park Mall, storefront by JC Penney, 3049 William St. in Cape Girardeau
• Jan. 15: 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., West Park Mall, storefront by JC Penney, 3049 William St. in Cape Girardeau
• Jan. 5: 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., CrossRoads Fellowship Contemporary Church, 4400 E. Jackson Blvd. in Jackson
• Jan. 6: 3 to 7 p.m., Church of Christ, 310 N. Shawnee Parkway in Jackson
• Jan. 12: 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., Saxony Lutheran High School, 2004 Saxony Drive in Jackson
• Jan. 4: 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 4154 State Highway E in Oak Ridge

Dunklin County

• Jan. 5: 2 to 6 p.m., First General Baptist Church, 601 Barrett Drive in Malden

Madison County

• Jan. 11: Noon to 5:30 p.m., Marquand Zion High School, 205 E. Morley St. in Marquand

Perry County

• Jan. 14: 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Perry Park Center, 800 City Park Drive in Perryville
• Jan. 15: 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Perry Park Center, 800 City Park Drive in Perryville

Scott County

• Jan. 11: 2 to 6 p.m., Guardian Angel Parish, 604 Church St. in Oran

Euchre tournament set in Kelso

St. Augustine Home and School's annual euchre tournament will be held Jan. 9 at the school gymnasium. Doors open at 6 p.m. with play starting at 7 p.m. A $10 door donation includes chili, hot dogs and euchre; outside food and drink are permitted. More information is available by calling (573) 264-4106.