Community digest 1/31/05

Event raises almost $500 for tsunami victims

Two Domino's Pizza stores in Cape Girardeau, in conjunction with Central Junior High School, raised almost $500 to help the victims of the Asian tsunamis with last week's three-day "tsunami pizza event." It was the brainchild of Central Junior High student Julie Langenfeld, who organized the event. Her efforts, and the support of everyone who participated by purchasing a pizza, made the event a success. During the fund raiser's three days, if a Domino's customer mentioned "tsunami" when ordering a pizza, a $2 donation was made to the junior high relief fund. The proceeds will be given to the American Red Cross.

Women in Agriculture to meet, collect recipes

The Scott County Women in Agriculture will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday at the USDA office on Highway 77 in Benton, Mo. Members are reminded to bring recipes for the second edition of the group's cookbook. Attendees do not have to be involved in farming. This organization is for women who share an interest in gardening, cooking, farming, family activities or helping the community. The group's goal is to educate others about agriculture and to provide an atomosphere of fun, fellowship and support. For more information, contact Kay Dover at the USDA Center at (573) 545-9027.

Republican women plan meeting for Friday

The Cape Girardeau County Republican Women will hold a general monthly membership meeting at 11:45 a.m. Friday at Dexter Bar-B-Q in Cape Girardeau. The guest speaker, state Sen. Jason Crowell, will discuss upcoming legislative issues. For more information, contact club president Cindie Jeter Yanow at 651-2485. For information on membership, contact the group's chairwoman, Janet Ludwig, at 243-8366.

Cat in the Cream holds dessert auction Feb. 13

The fifth annual dessert auction to benefit the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 13 at Cat in the Cream, 2532 William St. in Cape Girardeau. Rose Bud Bed and Breakfast will furnish a door prize. Those wishing to donate baked goods may contact Dawn Field at 332-1874 or Cheryle Dillon at 334-5837 or 579-6915.

Explore past lives at Cape Girardeau workshop

A workshop on "Past Lives, Dreams and Soul Travel" is scheduled for 3 p.m. March 5 at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. The workshop is presented by the Missouri Satsang Society, a chartered affiliate of Eckankar. For more information, call Sue at (573) 243-1990.