Events that happened on Thursday, March 9, 2017

The community is invited to join the Safe House for Women and the Cape Chamber for a ribbon cutting marking the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Safe House.

Cape Girardeau officials are beginning to look at big-picture ideas and revamping the city's strategic plan. Cape Girardeau residents will have an opportunity to attend public meetings in all six wards to help the city council and city staff help...

Cape County Democratic Women’s Meeting The Cape Girardeau County Democratic Women will meet on Thursday, February 9, 2017, at 6 p.m. at the Cape Girardeau Public Library, located at 711 North Clark in Cape Girardeau. Agenda items will include...

Cape County Democratic Women’s Meeting The Cape Girardeau County Democratic Women will meet on Thursday, March 9, 2017, at 6 p.m. at the Cape Girardeau Public Library, located at 711 North Clark in Cape Girardeau. Agenda items will include...

Tickets are $12.

The mission of SEMO Prom Mothers is to collect and distribute free new and gently used formal attire to young women. At this time, they have more than 500 prom dresses in sizes 0 to 26. Go to SEMO Prom Mothers Facebook page to set up an appointment....

An exhibition showcasing the artistic talents of high school junior and senior students from Illinois and Southeast Missouri. Admission is free.

Calling all knitters and crocheters--this group is for you! Bring your yarn and tools and meet like-minded crafters or get help with a current project. Beginners welcome! This event will be held in the Oscar Hirsch room.

Step up to stand out When you look at the successful people in your life, what do you see? Confidence. Competence. Enthusiasm. They’re engaged in all aspects of their work and life, inspiring others as they lead by example. The Dale Carnegie...

Marilee Salvator is an assistant professor of printmaking at Western Kentucky State University in Bowling Green. The exhibition will feature her abstract, highly layered organic prints. Admission is free. There will be a reception from 5-7 p.m....

St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1900 Cape LaCroix Road, Cape, will begin a Women's Bible Study on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. in the church's Gathering Room. The study will be about the book of Judges. Study Guides will be available. All women are...

Enjoy more than 30 quilts displaying various techniques including heirloom quality hand-pieced works of art, along with quilts of modern form and design. Provided by Bootheel Quilters Guild. Open Tues.-Sat., 10 AM-4 PM

The Window Exhibitors for March 2017 are Robert Towner and Linda Buis

Do you like taking photographs? Painted Wren Art Gallery is hosting a photo contest. The theme is "Anything Flowers." Entry deadline is Friday, March 31, 2017. There is both an adult division and a youth division. Limit of three entries with a...

Stories, rhymes and finger plays and activities for toddlers.

New miniature art will be on display at the Visual Arts CO-OP Gallery

Are your Thursdays a bit boring? Need a little mid-week escape? Then grab a bottle of wine and a friend, and take part in downtown Cape Girardeau's only guided mosaic art class. No experience required. You will be helped to tap into your creative...

The River City Workers of the Blind meet the second Thursday of every month at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. River City Workers of the Blind is an organization dedicated to improving the social and economic welfare of visually impaired and...

Tom Runnels art exhibit is now open at the Bollinger County Museum of Natural History in Marble Hill. Tom Runnels was a local artist, writer, and sculptor. Metal sculptures, paintings, and prints by Tom Runnels will be featured in this exhibit....

Utahraptor was probably the largest of raptors, 23 feet from head to tail and weighing around a half a ton. It used a huge killing claw, located on it's hind feet, for slashing and ripping prey. See a replica of this ferocious predator at the...