Events that happened on Saturday, August 26, 2017

Operation Christmas Child collects shoebox gifts — filled with school supplies, hygiene items and fun toys— and delivers them to children in need around the world to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way. For many of these children, the...

Operation Christmas Child is off to a good start in 2017. Since 1993, millions of shoebox gifts have been delivered to children in over 120 countries. The goal for the Southeast area is 18,000 shoeboxes. That means that 18,000 children will be...

This golf tournament is great for couples, a parent and their child or those two best friends that share the love of the game. Teams will consist of two players, one man and one woman. Payouts will be in cash with many flights and places being paid...

Discover the world of exotic animals through the educational presentation of animals and biofacts from the Lazy L Safari Park. Learn about endangered species and other exotic wildlife. Animal presentations may include: tortoise, hedgehog, birds,...

Carl Armstrong will be at Cape River Heritage Museum for a book signing. The topic is Houck's homes.

Brian Free & Assurance will be at Christ Lutheran Church. There is no admission fee but a love offering will be taken.

The 1967 class of Cape Girardeau Central High School will hold its 50-year reunion during the weekend of Aug. 25 and 26. A Mix and Mingle will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at Keller's at Isle Casino. On Saturday, the group will tour the Old Central High...

This class is handgun familiarity designed for ladies. Learn safe handling of small all the way up to large handguns. This is not a concealed carry class. You will learn how to load unload and handle a handgun. This class is taught by a lady for...

The Visual Arts Window Exhibitors for August are Tim Vollink and Jean Rissover.

Featuring pianist/vocalist Merry Ellen Kirk and double neck guitarist Mark Kroos, the concert will be on the Terraces Stage next to Academic Hall on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University. Music begins at 5 p.m. Saturday, August 26, and...

Brad Berry will be at Steele Crest Winery.

Enjoy this native Jackson singer. He is one of our favorite at the winery.

Michael James will be at Apple Creek Winery.

Bruce Zimmerman performs live at River Ridge Winery.

Every song is fresh. Every scene is new. Every night is different. It’s all improvised, and it’s all funny. Master improvisers gather made-up, hit song suggestions from the audience and create a spontaneous evening of music, humor, and laughter. ...

Just Plain Fun, LLC., 129 W Yoakum, Chaffee, Missouri, proudly presents Steve Parker and Pals Karaoke, August 26 from 7 until 10 p.m. Doors open at 6. Family friendly environment, dance floor, concessions, no smoking, no alcohol. Adults $5, Kids...

Mitch and Friends will be at the American Legion Hall in Jackson.

This year's Silent Auction is sure to be amazing! New Location ~ Osage Centre Cash Bar brought to you by Port Cape Appetizers from Local Restaurants Music by Matrix Sound Systems (Mike Frederick) Someone will win a new Harley Davidson...

THEY ARE BACK! Get ready! Tell your friends! Mark your calendars! Save the date! This is one of the most requested bands from the St. Louis area — and they will be in Cape Girardeau at the Eagles Activity Center. Don’t miss the biggest party in Cape...

Lewis Creek Band will play in Lone Wolf from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.! Come enjoy great music!

Sikeston Little Theatre is proud to present “High School Musical: On Stage!” Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life on your Sikeston Little Theatre stage! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first...

Sikeston Little Theatre is proud to present “High School Musical: On Stage!” Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life on your Sikeston Little Theatre stage! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first...

The Cape Girardeau Council of Garden Clubs will present “Our Flower Books,” a National Garden Club Small-Standard Flower Show. The Flower Show will be held on Saturday, August 26, from 1 to 5 p.m. and Sunday, August 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Cape...

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 ...

Patton Lions Club Lawn Mower Races Saturday nights starting March 25, test n tune (free admission) Additional races take place on April 8, 22, May 6, 20 (RACING 4 A CURE), June 3, 17, July 1, 15 (Benefit for the North Bollinger County FF Aux), 29...

Cape Locally Grown is online farmers market featuring many of the local growers and artisans found at the markets in Cape. The "market" is open Saturday through Monday at wwww.cape.locallygrown.net. Orders placed online are picked up at Dennis...

Faris’ work chronicles actual events or fictional allegories that involve contemporary or historical people doing terrible things. The reception is Sept. 1 from 4-8 p.m. in the Crisp Museum.

Come Downtown for locally grown fruits and vegetables, breads, jellies, jams and honey. Hosted by Historic Downtown Sikeston, (573) 380-3801, www.downtownsikeston.com Legion Park, Downtown Sikeston, 115 E. Front Open Saturdays, May through...

Men's, Women's and Mixed Double Pickleball Tournament November 10th & 11th, 2017 Team Registration Only | Register by 10/29/17 Register at the A.C. Brase Arena or Osage Centre! Ages 50+ | www.cityofcape.org/osage

All moves are taught and the dances walked through. Roger Steinbrueck, Diane Wicks and Donna will provide the music. Free beginners' workshop will be held 6:45 to 7 p.m. on the day of each dance. For more information call John Coffman at (573)...

Scott City Historical Museum opens on Saturday, March 4, 10-3. Museum is open every Saturday from March to December. New displays, guest speakers, community events on parking lot, children's fishing days, car shows, Pat Patterson's pictures of...

Ice Age Exhibit held over through December. Ice age exhibit closes December 31. Journey back in time to the Ice Age. See a replica skull of Dee, largest mounted Columbian mammoth in North America and Dima, a mummified baby Wooly mammoth, a huge...

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

Paint for a Cause goes to the Bollinger County Museum of Natural History in Marble Hill. For a $1 donation, any visitor of any age who visits the Museum is welcome to paint for a minute or so. We want as many people possible to participate. All...

Sign ups are now open for our Men's and our Coed Fall 2017 Adult Softball League! Register at the A.C. Brase Arena by 9/1/17. League play on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Competitive and Recreation Divisions Tentative start date: Sept...

Attention all hip home school mom & dad's sign ups are now open for Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation's Fall Home School PE Class. The Fall Semester will run from 9.8.17 to 12.1.17 from 1 pm - 2:15 pm at $22 per child. Location varies the first...

Joins us for our spectacular Coors Light Trail of Tears Triathlon! Saturday September 9 2017 Registration opens at 6:45 am Race begins at 9:00 am Register online at www.cityofcape.org/parks or mail registration forms to 410 Kiwanis Drive, Cape...

Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation has teamed up with Lee H. Park Martial Arts Institute to offer an affordable community Martial Arts program. Classes begin September 11th. Skill Core 1 Martial Arts Ages 5-6 This program is a basic introduction...

Intermediate Tennis Ages 10-15 This is a great class to improve the tennis skills! The instructor will provide a balance of instruction and practice. Emphasis on proper grip, stance, swing, serve and ball placement as well as hitting with control...

Sign up's are now open for our Fall Adult Flag Football League! Competitive & Recreational Division 5 v 5 format 7 game guarantee + playoffs Register at the A.C. Brase Arena by 9.15.17 $300 per team Find more info at...

Pee-Wee Tumbling Ages 4-6 Join us for fun in basic tumbling. Our class consists of stretching, splits, headstands, cartwheels, basic tumbling, and more. Tumbling students will be without parents. Classes on Wednesdays at the Osage Centre 9/27/17 -...

Jr. Chef's Cooking Club Ages 6-10 Get ready for a yummy, fun filled class! Each week, you will make (and eat!) a special treat while you learn about measuring, why food changes as it cooks, and of course, kitchen safety. This class is sure to...

Pee-Wee Sports Ages 3-5 We have found this exciting class to be just what you need to introduce your child to the world of sports. We play a different sport each week including, t-ball, soccer and basketball. We go over the basic skills 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....

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...

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...