Community briefs 7/24/08

Nature Center to hold nature-themed concert

The Cape Girardeau Conservation Campus Nature Center will feature Carter and Connelley in concert from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday. "Everybody needs a river" is the theme of the concert. For more information or to register, contact the Nature Center at 290-5218.

McAlister's to raise funds for Safe House

McAlister's Deli will support the Safe House for Women with a benefit from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday when a portion of sales will be donated to the Safe House.

Siemers reunion, potluck set for Aug. 9

All descendants of Henrich Conrad and Doretta Greten Siemers are invited to attend a reunion at Zion Lutheran Church Parish Hall, south of Gordonville on Highway 25. Gather at 11 a.m. Aug. 9 for a 12:30 p.m. potluck meal.

Angel Food Ministries' August menu available

The new menu is available for August Angel Food Ministires at The Church of Jesus Christ, 721 County Road 316 in Jackson. Orders and payments are being taken. Payment deadline is Aug. 11. Orders must be paid for in advance and picked up Aug. 22. For more information, call 204-7087.

Iris Society plant auction to be held at Jackson

The SEMO Iris Society's annual rhizome/plant auction will be at 2 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Jackson Missouri Extension Center, lower level. Iris plants will be available at a low price. Come early. For more information, call Charles Pickett at 334-1232 or Nancy Elliott at 573-238-3087.

-- From staff reports