Community briefs 11/18/04

Soccer group sponsors Friday dance for teens

Classic United Soccer will sponsor a dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at the Jackson Jaycee Hall, across from Pioneer Orchard. Youths in grades six through eight are welcome. There is a charge for admission and refreshments are available for an additional charge. Dance is chaperoned by parents of Classic United Soccer players.

Civil War round table to talk about Shiloh

The Cape Girardeau County Chapter of the Civil War Round Table will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday, in the fellowship room of Hanover Lutheran Church, 2949 Perryville Road, Cape Girar-deau. The program will feature the presentation "Three Lives Touched by Shiloh" by chapter member Rob Weeks. For more information on the meeting, call Glenn Harper at (573) 833-6033 or Rob Weeks at 335-8361.

Model railroad sale planned in DuQuoin

The Southern Illinois Train Club will hold a model railroad show and sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, on Highway 51 in DuQuoin, Ill. Over 50 vendors will be featured, as will operating layouts in HO-, G- and N-scale. For more information, call (618) 984-4474.

Regional baby contest scheduled for Dec. 3

Boys and girls up to 7 months, from 8 to 14 months, from 15 to 23 months, from 24 to 35 months, from 3 to 4 years old and from 5 to 6 years old may compete in the New Star Discovery Inc. regional Christmas baby contest held at 6:15 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the Best Western-Coach House Inn in Sikeston, Mo. Registration is at 5:30 p.m. Boys do not compete against girls in the age divisions. There are eight optional categories to enter for an additional fee. Call (877) 330-BABY or visit www.newstardiscovery.com for more information.

Bollinger Mill Historic Site hours changing for winter

The Bollinger Mill State Historic Site will operate under new hours this winter. The facilities will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. The mill will be closed Sundays and Mondays. The new schedule goes into effect the first weekend in December and continues through the end of February. For more information, call 243-4591, visit www.mostateparks.com or the telecommunications device for the deaf is (800) 379-2419.

'Winter Wonderland' sale on tap in Benton

From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 4 the fifth annual "Winter Wonderland of Treasures," sponsored by the St. Denis Home and School Association, will be held at the St. Denis Parish Center on Highway 61 in Benton, Mo. Individuals, businesses, churches and organizations are welcome to sell or promote their merchandise. Registration forms may be obtained by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: "Treasures" Sale, P. O. Box 503, Benton, Mo., 63736 or may be picked up at the school office. Concessions, a raffle, a 50/50 drawing and attendance drawings will also be held throughout the day. Admission is free and proceeds will help support St. Denis School.

Youth group giving parents some free time

The Cape Church of God will hold a Parents Night/Day Out from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 3 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 4 at the church, 624 S. Ellis St., Cape Girardeau. The event is sponsored by the Cape Church of God Youth Group. For registration, call Becky Priest at 332-1311. Children ages 2 to 10 will be treated to snacks, lunch, music, puppets and games.

Artisans' selling pottery, jewelry, glass mosaics

The third annual Bonney Bank Artisans' Guild holiday gift sale offers a unique gifts for the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 4 and from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 5 at the historic site of the Bonney Bank in Pocahontas, Mo. Handmade gift items include pottery, jewelry, basketry, fiber arts, glass mosaics and handmade specialty soaps. To get to the bank, take Interstate 55 exit 105 (Fruitland exit) east to Highway 61; turn right onto Route C; after about two miles turn left onto County Road 530. The Bonney Bank building is on the right, diagonally across from the post office. For more information. call (573) 833-6147.

-- From staff reports

Recipes requested to fill Scott County cookbook

The Scott County Women in Agriculture organization will again create a cookbook featuring favorite recipes from members of the community as a fund raiser. Proceeds will help fund projects sponsored by the organization, including a scholarship for a high school graduate, "Farm Day" for Scott County third grade students and community service. New features in the cookbook include basic, creative, extraordinary and old family recipes in memory of someone. Recipes are also needed for a variety of categories. Please call Kay with questions about the cookbook at the USDA office, (573) 545-3593, extension 101. Mail recipes to: Recipes for Diane, P.O. Box 402, Benton, Mo. 63736 or they can be dropped off at the USDA Service Center, 6458 State Highway 77, Benton, Mo.

Host families wanted for international students

STS, a not-for-profit corporation, is seeking help in locating host families willing to open their homes to teenage students from around the world for the spring and fall semesters of 2005. These students speak proficient English and will attend local high schools. Hosting an exchange student is a fun way for your family to learn about cultures around the world. Contact STS Foundation at (800) 522-4678 or visit www.stsfoundation.org.

Santa making calls to good boys and girls

The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring their annual Calls from Santa program from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 13 to 16. To register a child, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 335-5421 by Dec. 10.

-- From staff reports