Events that happened on Thursday, June 8, 2017

Fairy Garden construction. $20. Bring your own container, we will supply the rest. 1 to 3 p.m. Contact Carleen at (573) 225-7860, or email classes@themayfieldculturalcenter.com.

The Cape Girardeau County Democratic Women will meet at at the Cape Girardeau Public Library, 711 North Clark in Cape Girardeau. Agenda items will include election of officers and plans for upcoming events and projects. For more information, call...

VBS 2017 Galactic Starveyors at First General Baptist church Dates: Sunday, June 4 through Thursday June 8. Time: 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Ages: 3 years to 6th grade. Location: 1812 Cape LaCroix Rd. Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. REGISTER ONLINE TODAY at...

L.I.F.E. (Live It Fully Every Day) Come relax, socialize and dance to some great classic music. Big dance floor, plenty of eating and concessions available. Dances are located at the A. C. Brase Arena from 6 to 9 p.m. $4 per person

Girl Scout Day Camp: June 5-9 at the Elks Campground; Cost is $45 for registered Girl Scouts and $60 for non-Girl Scouts. Understanding ourselves begins with understanding that we have...

St. Paul Annual Mission Fundraiser Rummage Sale! Baked goods, furniture, collectibles, jewelry, floral, lamps, linens, home decor, lighting, dishes, small appliances, toys, games, baby equipment, books, name brand clothing, shoes, purses, much...

Includes a broad sampling of media encompassing a wide range of studio practices, such as ceramics, paintings, drawings, processes of printmaking, sculpture and digital technology. Admission is free. There will be an opening reception from 4-8 p.m....

Housed in a beautifully restored 1896 building, the museum features an extensive collection of telephones manufactured from the 1900s through the 2000s, hundreds of pieces of telephone-related equipment and memorabilia and military telephones from...

The Visual Arts CO-OP Window exhibitors for June are Brenda Seyer and Marilyn Scwaninger.

This accomplished local artist focuses on mixed media abstracts. Her works are on display from 10 am. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Sikeston Depot Museum & Gallery 116 W. Malone, Sikeston, (573) 481-9967

Enter your best 4th of July photos in Painted Wren Art Gallery's next themed photo contest. Photo size should be no smaller than 8 inches X 10 inches and no larger than 16 inches X 16 inches. No mats, no frames, just photographs. Entry fee:...

The Cape Girardeau County Democratic Women will meet on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at 6 p.m. at the Cape Girardeau Public Library, located at 711 North Clark in Cape Girardeau. Agenda items will include election of officers and plans for upcoming...

This class is open to everyone. You will learn basic skills to communicate with the deaf. There is a new lesson taught each week. Instructors are Melanie Erlbacher and Naida Roscovius. To register contact Melanie at (573) 225-0686 or...

This interactive story time introduces toddlers to books, reading, and language through stories, songs, and activities. Learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills children need to learn to read.

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 Jackson Municipal Band will play at the Jackson City Park Bandshell. Special guests will start the concert followed by the Muny Band. Scheduled special guests are: June 22: Kimberly Dahme June 29: Jen Friend and Trevor Finlay July 4:...

There will be new miniature art works on display at the Visual Arts CO-OP Gallery.

Facility Hours: 11 am - 7 pm Admission: Children 13 & under - $6 14 & older - $7 60 & older - $6 Under 1 - Free Season Passes: Individual Child Pass $115 Individual Adult Pass $150 ...

Cape Farmers' Market will open on Thursday, April 13th at the West Park Mall parking lot from noon to 5pm. We will be there every Thursday until November 16th selling locally grown fruit and vegetables in season. There will also be baked goods,...

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...

Holy Yoga has returned with beginning/gentle yoga. No fee, donations accepted. Enter at the Family Life Center.

Cup n Cork will have open mic night every Thursday.

Take advantage of your lunch break with a great 30 minute express workout! Meet us at the Osage Centre for a different workout each day to hit full body for the busy bee! Wear your work attire or take advantage of our locker rooms to freshen up...

Explore how WWI affected the lives of small town Americans on the home front and overseas in our World War I exhibit. Included in the exhibit are uniforms, photos, personal items, stories telling the World War I experiences of Samuel A. Baker, 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...