CARFTS, GIFTS, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SHOW

The tenth annual Mississippi River Valley Scenic Drive will be held this year on the weekend of April 29-30. Brochures and maps of participating communities and scheduled events should be available from local tourism offices by March 1. You may also contact the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau at 573-335-1631, or toll free at 800-777-0068.

The Jackson American Legion Hall will serve as host location for this years' Crafts, Gifts, Antiques and Collectibles Show. The show will be open on Saturday only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be a $1 admission charge, free after 2 p.m.

"Just in time for Mother's Day, we are looking for area crafters and those with unique gift idea;" notes show promoter Dixie Burnett. "Tables will also be available to vendors with antiques, baseball memorabilia, the ever popular Ty Beanie Babies, as well as other collectibles."

Table and booth spaces are reasonably priced from $15 to $30, depending on the size and location. You may contact Burnett at (573) 266-3688. For an application, please send a SASE: Spring Show, 2938 Hwy E, Oak Ridge, MO 63769.

Burnett also notes that very limited spaces do remain for the 2000 Christmas Craft and Gift Show at the Bavarian Halle. This three-day event will be held on Nov. 17-18-19. She may be contacted for this information also.