FYI Sep. 27

Old McKendree Chapel annual service today

Old McKendree Chapel will hold its annual service at 3 p.m. today with traditional music and Frank Nickell, retired Southeast Missouri State University history professor, as guest speaker. The service will be outside, weather permitting; attendees should bring seating. Because a bridge is out on Old Orchard Road, attendees should travel via East Main Street in Jackson.

Luncheon talk to explain oral health

The monthly Healthy Bites luncheon, to be held 12:10 to 12:40 p.m. Thursday, will explain the connection between oral health and systemic disease. Speaker will be dentist Dr. Jim Fox. The free lunch will takes place in Health and Wellness Center Conference Rooms 1 and 2, Entrance 8, at Saint Francis Medical Center. Participants may bring a lunch or purchase it at Deli Plus. More information is available by calling (573) 331-5399.

Pink Up merchandise sale Friday

A sale of official "Pink Up" merchandise, in commemoration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Franciscan Conference Room of Saint Francis Medical Center, entrance 1. It also will be for sale at pinkupcape.com.

Camp SEMO Wappapello to hold open house

Camp SEMO Wappapello will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The camp serves area youth with camps, retreats, outdoor worship, recreation, picnics, fishing and relaxation. It also is available for family reunions and meetings. A free lunch will be served. Directions and RSVP are available at campsemowappapello.org. More information is available by calling (573) 352-0307.

Egypt Mills church plans dinner

Trinity Lutheran Church in Egypt Mills, 5665 County Road 635 in Cape Girardeau, will host a fall festival dinner from 1 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday. The all-you-can-eat menu will include chicken and dumplings, kettle-cooked beef, green beans, slaw, homemade bread, beverages and dessert. The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for children ages 6 through 12. Carryouts will be available. Crafts and produce, including apple butter, baked goods, jellies/jams, mums, pumpkins, vegetables and Christmas crafts, will be available for purchase.

Uniontown church to host supper

Grace Lutheran Church in Uniontown, Missouri, will host a whole-hog pork sausage supper beginning at 3 p.m. Oct. 4 in the church fellowship hall. The menu will include pork sausage, parsley potatoes, green beans, applesauce, coffee cake and beverages. The cost of the meal is $9 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 through 12. Carryouts will be available, as will be country store items. Proceeds will benefit the church's heating and air conditioning fund.

Klaus family schedules reunion

The descendents of Caspar Klaus, 1818-1887, of Friedheim will meet at noon Oct. 4 at Delmonico's Restaurant in Jackson for a family reunion. More information is available by calling (573) 335-8661.

Blood-donation opportunities set

The American Red Cross has scheduled several blood-donation opportunities in the area, as follows:

Cape Girardeau County

• Oct. 8: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Alliance Bank, 217 N. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau
• Oct. 11: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Mary Cathedral, 615 William St. in Cape Girardeau
• Oct. 12: 2 to 6 p.m., Nell Holcomb School, 6547 State Highway 177 in Cape Girardeau

Madison County

• Oct. 8: 1 to 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 137 S. Main St. in Fredericktown
• Oct. 9: noon to 5:30 p.m., Marquand Zion High School, 205 E. Morley St. in Marquand

Scott County

• Oct. 5: 2 to 6 p.m., Chaffee Elementary School, 408 Elliot Ave. in Chaffee

Stoddard County

• Oct. 5: 1 to 6 p.m., Bernie High School, 516 W. Main St. in Bernie
• Oct. 12: 1 to 6 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 102 E. Castor St. in Dexter
• Oct. 15: noon to 6 p.m., Stoddard County Ambulance District, 501 W. Business Highway 60 in Dexter

Messiah Choir to get underway

Volunteers are sought for the area Messiah Choir, with rehearsals beginning Oct. 12. Rehearsals will take place the second and fourth Mondays of the month from October through December and Jan. 4 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 100 N. Frederick St, in Cape Girardeau. All are welcome, and no experience is necessary. The Messiah concerts will be Jan. 10 and 17.

Family Fall Festival scheduled Oct. 11

ConnectionPoint Church, 1506 Farmington Road, will host a fall festival from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 11. Activities will include hay rides, helicopter rides, a pie-baking contest, a chili cook-off, face-painting, a photo booth, games and more. Attendees are urged to bring seating. More information is available by visiting yourconnectionpoint.com or calling (573) 243-8467.

Bishop to celebrate 'White Mass' Oct. 13

A special Mass for medical personnel will be held at 5:15 p.m. Oct. 13 at Cathedral of St. Mary of the Annunciation, 615 William St. in Cape Girardeau. The Rev. James V. Johnston Jr., bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, will celebrate the Mass, which will be followed by a reception in the school gymnasium with a discussion about the formation of local guild of the Catholic Medical Association. Members of the medical profession are encouraged to attend the service, called a "white mass" because of white laboratory coats commonly worn by health-care personnel. More information is available by emailing Dr. Darren Allcock at dallcock777@gmail.com or visiting cathmed.org.

Schweer family reunion planned Oct. 17

The annual Schweer family reunion for the descendants of George Albert and Emma Marie Friedrich Schweer will be Oct. 17 at St. John's United Church of Christ near Fruitland. A noon potluck dinner is planned, and participants are asked to bring a covered dish, table service and lawn chairs. Proceeds from a collection will be donated to the church.

Perryville school dinner auction Oct. 17

The Immanuel Lutheran Dinner Auction, sponsored by the Immanuel Lutheran Youth and School in Perryville, Missouri, will be Oct. 17 at the American Legion Hall in Perryville. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., dinner will be at 6 and the oral auction will begin at 7. The auction will include oral, silent and dessert auctions and Immanuel Lutheran School Art Creations by class. The early ticket price is $35. After Oct. 1, tickets will be $40. Tickets are available at church and offices or online. To purchase tickets or make a donation, visit immanuel-perryville.org. Proceeds will benefit the Immanuel Lutheran Youth Program and School Building Fund.

Kelso parish schedules dinner

A fall parish dinner will be from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the St. Augustine Catholic School gymnasium in Kelso, Missouri. The buffet-style meal will include chicken and dumplings, baked ham, dressing and all the trimmings. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 through 11. Carryouts will be available. More information is available by calling (573) 264-4106.

Arena Golf hosts Dig for Life event

During October, Arena Golf, 2901 Hawthorne Road in Cape Girardeau, will donate $3 to Dig for Life with the purchase of a large or extra-large bucket of golf balls. Patrons also will receive a small bucket of balls for use on the driving range.

'Pink Walk' scheduled Oct. 10

A people and dog walk is planned from 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 10 to help commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There is no cost; with a $5 donation a participant receives a pink bandanna. The event will take place at Busch Pet Products, 1720 Kingsway Drive, Suite 105 in Cape Girardeau. Registration will take place at 9 a.m. at the door.

Golf event to benefit Dig for Life

A portion of putt-putt and driving-range fees will be donated to Dig for Life from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 10 at Arena Golf.

Cape library to host concert

The Cape Girardeau Public Library will host musician Jim Gill for a family concert at 7 p.m. Oct. 23. Gill's concerts are active singalong and clap-along events for young children, filled with songs and stories from his award-winning recordings and books for children.

Vehicle show to benefit Pink Up

A car, truck and motorcycle show will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 24 at Lawless Harley Davidson, 2011 E. Outer Road in Scott City to benefit Pink Up. More information is available at facebook.com/TBPRE. Hot dogs, chips, soda and water will be available. The cost is $15 per bike with rider and $20 with passenger.