Community briefs 7/10/06

Jackson Municipal Band to hold second concert

The Jackson Municipal Band will hold its second extended concert at 7 p.m. Thursday at the bandshell in City Park. Special guests for the first hour will be Saxy Jazz Transitions, with performances in the traditions of "Chicago," "Blood, Sweat & Tears" and the "Fifth Dimension." American Idol semi-finalist Chrissie Icaza will perform. The concert's second half will be the Southeast Brass Quintet, dedicated to the performance of brass chamber music of all eras. Dr. Mark Fulgham, Barry Bernhardt and Dr. Robert Conger will perform. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.

TPA's Post M schedules picnic for Saturday

Cape Girardeau Post M of the Travelers Protective Association will hold a potluck picnic at 6 p.m. Saturday at Cape County Park shelter No. 8. Tableware and beverages will be provided by the post. Call Juanita Henley at 335-9308 for more information.

Booster seat law goes into effect in August

Missouri's booster seat law, effective in August, will require children who have outgrown a child safety seat to be secured in a booster seat while traveling in a motor vehicle. A fine of $50 plus court costs will apply for violation. Missouri law requires children up to 4 years old or weighing less than 40 pounds to be in an appropriate child safety seat; children 4 and older must be secured in a booster seat until 8 years of age, unless they weigh more than 80 pounds or are taller than 4 feet 9 inches before they turn 8. Children weighing more than 80 pounds or who are taller than 4 feet 9 inches are required to be secured by a vehicle safety belt or booster seat appropriate for that child.

AARP holds nationally recognized day of service

Members of Cape Girardeau AARP Chapter 4041 celebrated the nationally recognized AARP day of service recently at four different locations including Cape, Jackson and Chaffee Nutrition Centers and at Save-A-Lot in Cape Girardeau. This year's emphasis was on home modification and a home safety checklist was shared. In cooperation with the Community Caring Council, home repair for senior homeowners, disaster preparedness and information on safety in the home was distributed.

-- From staff reports