Community briefs 6/16/08

Neighborhood watch group to meet

The Neighborhood Connections group meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Christ Episcopal Church, 101 N. Fountain St., Cape Girardeau. The topic is how to report suspicious activity as a refresher for members and a learning experience for those new to the group. The group meets on the third Thursday of every other month, and the public is welcome to attend. Call 651-4567 for more information.

Grill and movie night planned at church

The public is invited for grilled food at 7:30 p.m. Friday, followed at 8:30 by the movie "Alvin and the Chipmunks" shown on a big screen outside on the church lawn at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson. For more information, call 243-4265.

Peace and Dignity Run canceled

The Peace and Dignity Run set for 3 p.m. Sunday at Wescoat Shelter, Trail of Tears State Park, has been canceled. For more information, call event coordinator April Rhodes at 243-4638 or e-mail her at april_rhodes@yahoo.com.

Cape Parks and Rec offers St. Louis trip

The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department is offering a trip to St. Louis to see the show "High School Musical" at The Muny. The bus will depart from the Osage Community Centre at 5 p.m. June 30. Prices for the show vary according to seating. Transportation includes a charter bus ride to and from The Muny. Concessions will be available at The Muny, or participants may bring a small cooler and eat on the bus. No glass containers will be allowed. For more information or to sign up, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 335-5421 or Amy Roth at 334-2859.

— From staff reports