Community digest 6/28/07

Delta Queen to dock at Cape on Tuesday

The Delta Queen will dock from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Cape Girardeau. Spectators will not be able to board, but the view from Riverfront Park will provide an understanding of a working riverboat, from the paddle wheel to the smoke stacks. For more information, call the Convention and Visitors Bureau at 335-1631.

Libertyfest celebration to be held July 4 in Cape

Festivities for Libertyfest July 4 include historical Glenn House tours from 5 to 7 p.m. at 325 S. Spanish St.; Red House Interpretive Center tours from 6 to 8 p.m. at 128 S. Main St.; Evening Optimists Kids Zone from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Themis Street flood gate area (face painters, games and more); Dan Weithop from 6:30 to 7 p.m. at Spanish and Themis streets; strolling Dixieland Band from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the riverfront; Hand Picked from 7 to 7:30 p.m. at Spanish and Themis streets; Mike Renick Band from 7:30 to 8 p.m. at Spanish and Themis streets; strolling fiddler Steve Schaffner from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the Riverfront; Municipal Band from 8 to 9 p.m. at Spanish and Themis streets; presentation of colors by Marine Corps League, Southeast Missourian Spirit of America Award, comments by local officials, and national anthem sung by Lindsay Stroh, from 9 to 9:30 p.m., all at Spanish and Themis streets; fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on the Mississippi River. Tune in to 102.9 FM, 93.9 FM, 99.3 FM, 1220 AM and 960 AM for synchronized, patriotic music that plays during the display.

Jackson to celebrate July 4 at City Park

The Jackson Fourth of July celebration, recognized as Jackson's birthday, features a car show, food vendors, pony rides, children's activities, "Art in the Park" and local entertainment at the Jackson City Park. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. following the 8 p.m. municipal band concert.

-- From staff reports