fyi may 17

Blood donation opportunities scheduled

The American Red Cross asks eligible donors to help ensure blood is available for patients in need by giving blood in May before the busy summer season. Donors of all blood types -- especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative -- are needed. Those who come to donate blood between May 23 and May 25 will receive a limited-edition Red Cross-branded RuMe*® tote bag, while supplies last.

May 19, noon to 6 p.m., Perry Park Center, 800 City Park Drive, Perryville

May 20, 3 to 7 p.m., Church of Christ, 310 North Shawnee Parkway, Jackson

May 21, 8 a.m. to noon, United States Postal Service, 475 Kell Farm Drive, Cape Girardeau

May 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cross Trails Medical Center, 1314 Brenda Ave, Perryville

May 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., West Park Mall, J.C. Penney storefront, 3049 William St., Cape Girardeau

May 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cape West 14 Cine, 247 Siemers Drive, Cape Girardeau

May 26, 1 to 5 p.m., Isle Casino Cape Girardeau, 777 N. Main St., Cape Girardeau

May 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Perry County Memorial Hospital, 434 N, West St., Perryville

May 29, 2 to 6 p.m., Dexter Church of Christ, 1014 N. One Mile Road, Dexter

May 29, 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 502 Broadway, Marble Hill.

May 29, noon to 4 p.m., Black River Electric Co Operative, 2600 Highway 67, Fredericktown

Museum announces speaker series

The Cape River Heritage Museum free speaker series takes place from 11 a.m. to noon on select Saturdays at the museum, 538 Independence St. More information is available by calling 573-334-0405.

June 6, David Dickey on Hon. Betty Hearnes, Lifetime of Service to Missouri

July 18, Chief Paul White Eagle on Native American culture

Aug. 1, Judge Stephen Limbaugh Jr. on Fort A, river vista

Sept. 5, Bert and Mary Ann Kellerman on The Flag House

Oct. 3, Kaye Hamblin on Finding Julia, the early development of Southeast Missouri

Nov. 7, Chief Paul White Eagle on Native American culture

Gaither family reunion set

The Society of John Gaither Descendents will hold the 32nd Gaither family reunion May 28 through May 31 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. A block of rooms is reserved at Embassy Suites/Hampton Place. More information is available by calling Mark Gaither, 202-596-6767, or Catherine Gaither Allison, 573-335-0547.

5K run to benefit GRACES Council

Missouri Running Company will host a "Catch Me If You Can" 5K skirt run on Saturday at the Common Pleas Courthouse in Cape Girardeau to benefit GRACES Women's Council, an affinity group of United Way of Southeast Missouri. The run is sponsored by MediCenter, Isle Casino Cape Girardeau, Regional Brain and Spine LLC, Vision3Media and Cheryl Mothes of Edward Jones. The run through downtown Cape Girardeau will begin at 3 p.m. Participants are invited to wear a skirt to have a three-minute headstart on the race and awards will be presented. At 6 p.m., a celebration will be hosted at Cup N' Cork, 11 S. Spanish St. Registration is $30 and includes a race T-shirt, or a ticket package may be purchased for $45 that includes a $30 gift certificate to purchase a skirt from Missouri Running Company along with a race T-shirt. Register at runsignup.com/Race/MO/CapeGirardeau/CatchMeIfYouCan5KSkirtRun. More information is available by calling 573-803-1193.

United Way annual meeting May 28

United Way of Southeast Missouri will hold its annual meeting at 11:30 a.m. May 28 at 11:30am at Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. Three awards will be presented: Spirit of Giving, Spirit of Community and Spirit of Caring. In addition, the top 20 businesses and the campaign chair will be recognized for their contribution to the 2014 campaign. Registration, which includes lunch, is $15 per person; four tickets may be purchased at a discounted rate of $50, and tables of eight are available for $100. Register by visiting unitedwayofsemo.org by May 21. More information is available by contacting Melissa Stickel at melissa.stickel@unitedwayofsemo.org or 573-334-9634.

Golf tourney to benefit United Way

United Way of Southeast Missouri will host its' 28th Annual Golf Tournament June 5 at Kimbeland Country Club in Jackson. Registration and lunch are scheduled for 11 a.m. with tee off at noon. The tournament will be a four-person scramble with 36 teams divided into two flights; prizes will be awarded and a raffle will be held. Registration is $100 per player by May 22 and $125 after this date; sponsorships are available. Registration and information are available by contacting Nicholle Hinkle at nicholle.hinkle@unitedwayofsemo.org or 573-334-9634.

Skelton family reunion scheduled

The Skelton family reunion will be June 20 at the Community Building, 115 Smith Ave., Hohenwald, Tennessee. It will start at 11 a.m., with lunch at 12:30. Plates, cups and flatware will be furnished; individuals are asked to bring a dish to share, family photos and musical instruments. More information is available by calling Susie Dabbs, 931-796-5106, or Bob and Carol Rooker, 660-292-0768 or 785-760-5749.