Community briefs 10/11/04

Walk-through drama shows eternal possibilities

From 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 24 to 27, a live walk-through drama depicting where you will spend eternity will be held at New Salem Baptist Church in Marble Hill. Tours begin every 10 minutes. For more information, call 238-1658.

Medivial of Life topic at Caring Council

Guest speakers for the Community Caring Council meeting at 7:30 a.m. Friday will be Darlene Casteel, pharmacy customer service representative, and Michelle Smith, customer service representative, from the Medicate Pharmacies in Farmington. The meeting will be held at the SADI office, 121 S. Broadview. Information will be presented on Medivial of Life, a free service offered to the community in partnership with emergency response crews.

Garden dedication planned at Wolf Lake

Sponsored by the Wolf Lake Park Committee, a homecoming and memorial garden dedication will be held beginning with a potluck at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Wolf Lake Community Park. Drinks and place settings will be provided. Local entertainment will follow the meal. A cake walk, face painting, Bingo and a sack race for all ages will be held, with prizes awarded to winners. Call (618) 833-5498 for more information.

Fall fund raiser on tap for Young Life

The Christian-based youth group Young Life will hold its fall fund raiser at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Deerfield Lodge. The hoe down incorporates "Throwing the Dough Down." Entertainment includes a bluegrass band. For more information, call 335-8300.

Jackson business women sponsoring pageants

The Miss Jackson Pageants, sponsored by the American Business Women's Association Jacksonian Charter Chapter, will be held at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13. The pageants are affiliated with the Miss Missouri/Miss America Pageants. Young women between 4 and 24 are eligible. The winner of the Miss Jackson Scholarship Pageant will represent Jackson in the Miss Missouri Scholarship Pageant in Atlantic City. For more information, call 243-4676 or e-mail missjacksonpageant@charter.net.

-- From staff reports