Community briefs 6/12/06

River Heritage Quilters' Guild meets today

The River Heritage Quilters' Guild will meet at 6:30 p.m. for a social hour followed by a 7 p.m. meeting today at the Cape Girardeau Senior Center, 921 N. Clark Ave. This month's program will be "Crazy Quilts" by Zella Rowe. Plans are underway for the biannual Quilt Show held Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at the Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. For more information, visit www. riverquilters.bravehost.com.

Cape Girardeau library announces programs

• 7 p.m. Tuesday, adults may participate in creating a decorative item featuring an animal design painted on river rocks. Held in the Hirsch Community Room. No charge but registration is required. Call 334-5279, visit the Reference Desk or register online at www.capelibrary. org.

* 7 p.m. June 20, a dark comedy, "Aaltra," will be shown in the Hirsch Community Room. Admission is free, and the film runs about 90 minutes. It is suggested for ages 17 and up. The film is in French with English subtitles. For more information, contact adult services at 334-5279.

* 2 p.m. June 20 and 21 and 10 a.m. June 23, free programs by Chautaqua historic re-enactors, Hirsch Community Room. Portrayal of John James Audobon on Tuesday; portrayal of food service pioneer Fred Harvey on Wednesday; portrayal of artist George Washington Carver on Friday. Friday's program may be relocated. For updated information, call ahead at 334-5279.

Two-day Jesse Glenn benefit set at Eagles Aerie

A two-day benefit for Jesse Glenn will be held at the Eagles Aerie 3775, 321 N. Spring St., Cape Girardeau on Friday and Saturday. A 5:30 p.m. Friday a chicken and dumplings dinner will be followed by a darts tournament with signups at 6:30 p.m. (play at 7:30 p.m.). At 3 p.m. Saturday, chili and hot dogs will be available, followed by signups for a Texas Hold'em Tournament at 4 p.m. (play at 5 p.m.) and a 7 to 8 p.m. cake walk. The silent auction closes at 9 p.m.

Bunny Bread reunion scheduled for June 25

Bunny Bread will hold its employee reunion at 1 p.m. June 25 at Cape County Park North, pavilion No. 4. All Cape plant employees should bring a basket lunch and chairs. Call Bill at 243-5369 for more information.

Community Caring Council meeting canceled

The Community Caring Council's June meeting has been canceled. The next meeting will be at 7:30 a.m. July 21 at the Kasten Community Development Center, 937 Broadway, Suite 102, Cape Girardeau. Tom Davisson will speak on the MO Re-Entry Program. For more information, call 651-3747, extension 100.

-- From staff reports