CAIRO, Ill. -- A community service of thanksgiving is planned in Cairo to celebrate the town's survival after recent flooding.
The event will be held at 5:30 p.m. June 4 at the Cairo High School gymnasium.
Mayor Tyrone Coleman and representatives of Cairo's faith community will offer prayers and praise in the hourlong service.
Anyone is welcome to participate in a community choir that will perform during the service. Those interested should meet at 4 p.m. June 4 in the gymnasium to rehearse.
Refreshments and fellowship will follow in the school cafeteria.
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