Community cuisine 2/21/08

Fish and shrimp dinner held at Leopold KC Hall

A shrimp and fish dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Knights of Columbus in Leopold, Mo. Bingo and shooting match to follow.

New McKendree to serve catfish, chicken tenders

The United Methodist Men of New McKendree will hold a fried catfish and chicken breast tenders dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the New McKendree Celebration Center (across from South Elementary). The meal includes coleslaw, baked beans, spiral potatoes, dessert and drink. Discounted price for 5- to 12-year-olds; children younger than 5 eat free.

Fish fry to benefit Christmas baskets

The First Assembly of God at 312 Dearborn St. in Scott City will hold a fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, with all proceeds benefiting Scott City Fire Department Christmas baskets. Free for ages 5 and under; discounted for ages 6 to 11. Carryouts available. Menu includes hush puppies, baked beans, coleslaw, fried potatoes, iced tea and coffee.

VFW Post 3838 to hold steak night March 1

The VFW Post 3838 will hold steak night from 5 to 8 p.m. March 1 at the VFW hall, 1049 N. Kinghighway in Cape Girardeau. The public is invited.

St. Joseph Parish to hold annual dinner

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- St. Joseph Parish will hold its annual chicken and dumpling and sausage dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 9 at 138 Saint Joseph Lane in Perryville, Mo. The all-you-can-eat buffet includes dressing, homemade pie and bread. There will be a country store.

-- From staff reports