Community digest 3/14/05

Volunteer recognition program held recently

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is part of Senior Corps, a network of national service programs that provides older Americans the opportunity to apply their life experience to meeting community needs. At a recent RSVP program, volunteer Ila Niswonger gave a presentation on volunteer experience, its importance, how it has helped her and what the program means to her.

Quilters' Guild celebrates birthday with bed turning

The River Heritage Quilters' Guild will celebrate its 16th birthday tonight. Social hour begins at 6:30 p.m.; meeting will start at 7 p.m. Events include the guild birthday party and bed turning. A bed turning displays old and new quilts while oral history or a story is given about each. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Becki Sanders at 334-1315 or visit www.geocities.com/riverquilters.

Zonta Club recognized for service to community

State Rep. Nathan Cooper recently presented Zonta Club members Marsha Haskell and Kathy Swan with a resolution from the Missouri House of Representatives recognizing the Zonta Club for its service and contribution to the community.

PBS show on Alzheimer's presented Tuesday

The Alzheimer's Association will present a special viewing of "The Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimer's" from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Southeast Missouri Hospital's Generations classroom, 1701 Lacey St., Cape Girardeau. This program offers information and helpful resources about the disease. An opportunity for discussion and questions with experts will follow. Free information packets provided. For more information, contact LaDonna Wills at 651-5825 or Amy Adams at 332-8170.

Scott County historical, genealogy society meets

The Scott County Historical and Genealogy Society will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Riverside Regional Library in Benton, Mo. Enter by the south door. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, call Carolyn Frey at 262-2415 or Caryl Hairston at 471-7381.

American Legion marks worldwide birthday

In observance of the worldwide 86th birthday of the American Legion, the Altenthal-Joerns Post 158 in Jackson will celebrate with a 5:30 p.m. social hour Thursday, followed by a dinner served by the auxiliary at 6:45 p.m. All eligible war veterans of the area are invited to become Legionnaires. Post meetings are held at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. The Legion Hall is on the corner of North High and Mary streets in Jackson.

Emotions Anonymous meets Sunday nights

The Emotions Anonymous group meets at 7 p.m. Sunday nights at Christ Episcopal Church, 101 N. Fountain St. Emotions Anonymous is a 12-step organization for individuals suffering from problems such as depression, anger, broken or strained relationships, grief, anxiety, low self-esteem, guilt, fatigue, tension, boredom, loneliness, worry, compulsive behavior and a variety of other emotional issues.

Eastern Star chapters to be inspected Saturday

Retha Felkner, worthy grand matron of the Grand Chapter of Missouri, Order of the Eastern Star, will make an official inspection of the chapters of the 49th district at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Cape Girardeau Masonic Temple. She will be assisted by the worthy grand patron, Creed Marriott. Joyce Treadwell, district deputy grand matron of the 49th district, is in charge of making arrangements for the inspection.

Kiwanis rock and roll dance set for April 2

The Kiwanis Club of Cape Girardeau will hold its annual 1950s and 1960s rock and roll dance from 8 p.m. to midnight April 2 at the Arena Building. Prizes will be given for the best dressed and dance contest winners. Setups will be available and coolers are permitted. A '50s and '60s car and bike show and cruise will be held at 6 p.m. at the Arena Building. Tickets purchased in advance are discounted and are available at Shivelbine's, Cape Carpet, Tom Ward Hairstyling, Bloomin' Balloons, Minor's Harley-Davidson, Circle S Saddle Co., Van Matre Buick or from Kiwanis members. For tickets or information, call 335-0109 or 334-7716. All proceeds go toward youth activities.

Group for single Christian adults meets Sundays

Every third Saturday at 7 p.m., the Fellowship of Christian Singles II for single adults, age 40 and over, meet for food, fun and Christian fellowship at Miner Baptist Church, 416 Route H, Sikeston, Mo. A potluck dinner, with meat and drinks provided by the church, is offered.

Petition offered for preventing TV violence

Area shoppers will be able to sign their names to a petition on Saturday, representing a pledge to watch nonviolent TV shows on April 5. This effort will help the Cape Girardeau Family and Community Education (FCE) in its campaign to prevent violent TV programming. Look for volunteers at the Jackson Sav-A-Lot and Jackson and Cape Girardeau Wal-Marts.

Kindergarten sign-ups, elementary screening set

* Scott City Elementary registration will be held from 8 to 11 a.m., noon to 3:30 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. March 28. Scott City Elementary screening will be held March 31 and April 1.

* Kelly Elementary screening will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 21 and 22. Call 545-3544 for information.

* Oak Ridge Elementary kindergarten and preschool screening and enrollment will be held April 8 at First Baptist Church. For appointments, call 266-3232.