Community digest 11/29/07

Bonney Bank artisans to hold art sale

The Bonney Bank artisans will hold the fifth annual Bonney Bank Art Sale from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Christ Episcopal Church, 101 N. Fountain St. in Cape Girardeau. They specialize in one-of-a-kind creations.

Jackson Christmas parade set for Saturday

Jackson's annual Christmas Parade will be at 2 p.m. Saturday. This year's theme is "Techno Christmas." For more information, call 243-8131 or visit jacksonmochamber.org.

Navy Seabee Veterans of America to hold party

The Navy Seabee Veterans of America's annual Christmas party will begin with a 7 p.m. meal Saturday at the Jackson American Legion. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Dan Stitz at 450-2741.

Girl Scouts' Festival of Lights set for Saturday

The Girl Scouts Tsalagi Service Unit will hold its annual festival of lights at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Jackson courthouse square. The Girl Scouts will place luminarias around the courthouse and light them as part of their traditional celebration.

'Luther's Walk in the Woods' begins Saturday

Altenburg, Mo. -- The Lutheran Heritage Center and Museum, under the direction of the Perry County Lutheran Historical Society, will be celebrate its third annual "Luther's Walk in the Woods" event. The museum will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday through Jan. 15. New galleries at the museum will display more than 30 themed Christmas trees. Buses are welcome. For more information, visit www.altenburgmuseum.org or call 573-824-6070.

Trail of Tears State Park to hold memorial walk

Meet at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Wescoat Shelter in Trail of Tears State Park for a commemorative walk and silent moment of reflection along a section of the Trail of Tears to the Bushyhead Memorial. This was the a trail taken by the Cherokee Indians in their forced march to the West. Dress appropriately for the weather and one-mile walk. For more information, call 334-1711.

Music academy to hold book fair Saturday

The Southeast Missouri Music Academy is holding a book fair from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday at Barnes and Noble to help with scholarship funds and equipment purchases. Sales of any item in the store are eligible for the rebate. Simply mention the music academy at the time of purchase, or visit www.semomusicacademy.org and print out a voucher to present to the cashier. Students and faculty will perform throughout the store from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dr. Carol McDowell will be available from 3 to 5 p.m. to sign her book, "The History of the Jackson Band Program," and students from Kathy Smith's First Year Seminar will display their artist books.

Library to accept canned goods in place of fines

Throughout December, the Cape Girardeau Public Library will collect food in lieu of fines. Canned and dried foods will be accepted for overdue fines and donated to the FISH food pantry for distribution. The food value is 50 cents per item. Food may not be used to pay for replacement of lost items or any other library fees. Patrons who do not owe fines are also welcome to contribute. No expired or damaged food will be accepted.

-- From staff reports