Community briefs 8/5/06

US Bancorp Foundation makes donation

US Banks in Cape Girardeau and Jackson presented a donation to Teen Challenge and Eagle Ridge Christian School Inc. from US Bancorp Foundation. Each received $500.

Scott County Women in Agriculture meet

The Scott County Women in Agriculture will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the USDA Office on Highway 77 in Benton, Mo. Connie Gardner will speak to the group about medicinal oils. All women are invited. Gardening, cooking, farming, family and community activities are shared in an atmosphere of fun, fellowship and support. For more information, contact Kay Dover at the USDA Center, (573) 545-9027.

Youth dance at Jackson American Legion Hall

A fund-raiser youth dance for sixth- to eighth-graders will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 16 at the American Legion Hall in Jackson. Concessions will be available. Proceeds will benefit the Jackson Youth Traveling Football Team. For more information, call Brad and Carmen Simpher at 243-1516 or Ron and Lisa Hobeck at 243-1311.

Friends of the library plan fall book sale

The Friends of the Cape Girardeau Public Library will hold their annual book sale from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Friends members are invited to a special preview from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday. Membership will be available at the event. All proceeds benefit special library projects sponsored by the Friends Foundation.

Country Western Dance Club holds public dance

Beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, the Hi-Cot'n Dance Club will sponsor a public dance to "break in" the new wood floor at the Cape Girardeau American Legion Post 63, 2731 Thomas Drive. For more information, call Jeremy at 579-0019.

Centenary's centennial celebration continues

Centenary United Methodist Church will have a program on Centenary's history at 8:45 a.m. Sept. 24 at the church. Speaker is Steve Limbaugh Jr., guest organist is Dr. Dan Cotner, and director and soloist is Jonathan Stewart. The event is open to the public.

-- From staff reports