Events that happened on Friday, December 12, 2014

Community Caring Council is hosting its annual Open House to thank community members, agencies, organizations and companies for all they do to make Cape Girardeau a better place to live. Drop in for some holiday food and bring gift cards in $5 or...

Michele Scherer, director of Options For Women, will present the program. For more information call Lisa Reitzel at 573-576-6335.

The Bank of Missouri invites you & your family to our Pictures with Santa on Friday, December 12th at our Broadway location in Cape Girardeau. Photographer on site or bring your own camera! Hope to see you there!

Reminisce will be at the American Legion Hall in Jackson.

Dec. 8-12 Reception: Dec. 12, 5-7 p.m. The Southeast Department of Art presents works in ceramics, digital art, graphic design, illustration, painting, printmaking and sculpture, representing the broad expanse of its art programs and the creativity...

Steve Hornbeak and the Mainstreet Players will present a Christmas variety show. Special guests include Olivia Gordon, Jenna and Janna Harner and Timmy Wayne. There will be a dinner which is $25 for dinner and the show, reservations required....

Did you hear the latest news? A particular someone has left candy canes all over certain areas of the grounds of Arena Park. Bring your flashlights and help us find them! When you arrive, you get to decorate a bag to collect the candy canes. After...

Jaded will be at Lone Wolf at Isle Casino.

Pictures with Santa, cookie decorating, shopping and much more. Free will donations for gift baskets for local families and charities are appreciated. www.reclameddesigns.com

Local rock band

Ivas John will be at Rude Dog Pub.

Almost Maine, by John Cariani, is a comedy directed by Christian Moe. Almost Maine is almost not in the United States, and it almost doesn't exist because it's residents never got around to organizing One cold, clear Friday night in the middle of...

Come enjoy a delectable 5 course feast including offerings such as Thomas Jefferson’s sweet potato biscuits and Martha Washington’s chocolate cake. Actors portraying life in the Byrd home in the territory of Missouri in the year 1820 will transport...

Advance Tickets are available at the Cape Girardeau Convention & Visitors Bureau. Adults are $4 and children $2. Tickets may be purchased at the door, $5 for adults and $2 for children.

Held 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday and 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Friday. Children play musical games, dance and have lots of active fun. No registration required for these hour-long classes for children, ages 2 to 6. Cost is $3 per child for HealthPoint members...

During First Friday on December 5th, from 5 pm - 9 pm, the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri will host a reception for the 2014 Annual Regional Juried Exhibition. The show will be on display until Jan. 31 and will feature pieces by 23 regional...

Join us at the Lutheran Heritage Center & Museum for our 10th Annual Christmas Tree Exhibit with more than 40 themed Christmas trees. Featuring historic German Christmas tree décor. Open daily, 10am-4pm, Thursday evenings in December until 8pm. ...

Held 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Children play musical games, dance and have lots of active fun. No registration required for these hour-long classes for children, ages 2 to 6. Cost is $3 per child for HealthPoint members and $4 for non-members, or you can...

Cape Splash is expanding with some exciting new features that you will not want to miss in 2015. Our pricing for season passes will be changing as well. However you can get some holiday cheer by purchasing your 2015 season pass at the 2014 rate!...

Stroll along with members of the colonial community to the creche hidden in the boxwood grove--- Enter through the Linden House Gate.

Every Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday at Independence Place, 5 S. Henderson St, Cape Girardeau , Mo. Alternative Drag performance to today's and yesterday's music. Very fun and creative show. Show times 9pm and 11 p.m.

Busch Pet Products is selling it's 2014 Howie the cat ornament to benefit retired racing greyhounds. All proceeds from the sale of the commemorative ornament will go to the Greyhound Pets of America-Cape Girardeau Chapter. There are a limited number...

Filled with displays of unique Chrismas, fall and Halloween items, this holiday wonderland offers a huge selection of gifts, ornaments, decorations, tableware, candles, tree skirts, accessories and more. With more than 100 decorated Christmas trees...

Parents Without Partners will hold an informational orientation for prospective members and an educational program at the Cape VFW board room. Open to the public.

Transition Spaces 14.3 Oct. 31-Jan. 25 Artist Talk: Nov. 7, 6 p.m.

Nov. 7-Jan. 25 Artist Talk: Nov. 6, 6 p.m. Opening Reception: Nov. 7, 4-8 p.m. Crystal Wagner creates mixed media installations encompassing the entire gallery through a combination of different processes including screen printing, intaglio...

New work by the Visual Arts Cooperative members will be exhibited in the Chapman Gallery during the months of December and January. CO-OP members, Barbi Myres and Sue Kemp are exhibiting in the Arts Council windows for this two-month time period. ...

An Extensive, Changing Selection Of CO-OP Members' Fine Art Minis Priced $75 And Under Are On Display In Our Mini Case. Arts Council Of Se Missouri - Open Tu-Sa 10am-4pm 32 N. Main Cape Girardeau Mo.

8:30am - 9am: Registration 9am - 12:00 RtI Academic Networking Meeting Networking meetings are designed to provide ongoing professional development and an opportunity to network with other districts regarding implementing RtI. Meetings are...

Daspletosaurus is a type of Tyrannosaur who grew up to 30 feet long and weighed 3 tons! Its name means "frightful lizard". This exhibit will close after November 30. Visit the Bollinger County Museum of Natural History soon to see this Tyrannosaur...

Explore the world and be a Paleontologist! Children of all ages enjoy digging for and discovering dinosaur bones in our dinosaur dig play area at the Bollinger County Museum of Natural History. Brush away the "earth" to reveal replica dinosaur bones...