* Saturday: The Jackson Public Works Department will host an e-cycle event at the city recycling center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 508 Eastview Court. Midwest Recycling Center will accept most electronic devices, including computers, cameras and printers as well as other large items including refrigerators, water heaters and washers. There is a $10 charge to dispose of computer monitors and a $15 charge to dispose of televisions. Items from anyone living in Cape Girardeau County will be accepted. For more information, contact Jackson Sanitation at 243-2333 or Midwest Recycling at 636-931-3930. A news release about the event is online at www.jacksonmo.org/newsdetail.aspx?NewsID=365.
* Sunday: Mississippi River Radio is sponsoring a 2009 Get Green event from noon to 6 p.m. at Arena Park. The event includes demonstrations of environmentally friendly actions, children's activities and other educational programs.
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