Events that happened on Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Calming Bottles have many uses including helping an anxious child calm down, or bringing focus when they may become overwhelmed. Let your child be a part of making their own calming bottle. All materials will be provided at no cost by Missouri Care....

League of Women Voters of Southeast Missouri presents: A VOTERS’ FORUM for the AUGUST 7, 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION Wednesday, June 20, 2018, 6:30 p.m. Cape Girardeau Public Library, 711 N. Clark, Cape Girardeau, MO These candidates are scheduled...

Karaoke every Wednesday night, with Andrew Fluegge as your host. Call to reserve your table.

Please join us for flag football camp! This non-contact, four-day camp is designed for players ages 6-11 who want to gain confidence, make friends and increase their football skills. Register online at www.cityofcape.org/sportsplexcamps. For...

Learn needle felting or hone your skills in this fun-filled workshop. Take home your own personal needle-felting kit along with your finished needle-felted object. Open to ages 16-Adult at a cost of $80 per student per class. Register online at...

This four-day camp creates a positive experience in learning and playing the game of basketball for girls going into grades 1-8. Southeast coaches and players will be on hand to help your camper learn and improve on fundamentals of the game. Ball...

Participants can tell their parents that they are joining the circus, right here in town. Explore a world of pure imagination: learn to juggle, swing on the trapeze, twirl on the hoop (not a hula hoop, but we have those too!), wrap up in a cocoon...

Students will use a LEGO™ Mindstorms kit to build and program four different contraptions, including a robo-kid, a robo-puppy, a conveyor belt and the claw. Students will build these robots using step-by-step instructions and pre-made programs. With...

This camp is a whirlwind week of career exploration. Participants will practice healthcare skills such as measuring blood pressure and giving injections and explore medical science, diseases, medical professions and their work environments through a...

Explore how color connects with other disciplines while having fun creating mono prints, paintings and sculptures. Open to children ages 6-9 at a cost of $110 per student per class. Register online at...

Experience basic ceramics and have a blast at the same time! Children will learn how to make simple pottery, coil pots, animals, and bowls. All pottery will be glazed and fired and will be picked up one to two weeks after the end of the class. Your...

Monday: Barbecue chicken, cornbread, baked beans, applesauce. Tuesday: Meatballs in marinara sauce, bread, corn, fruit. Wednesday: Chicken pot pie, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit. Thursday: Turkey and cheese sandwiches, chicken noddle soup,...

Students will take their LEGO™ skills to the next level using a LEGO™ Mindstorms kit to build and program their own robot designs. We’ll throw the instruction book away and see who can design, build, and program the fastest, the strongest, or even...

Students will use Scratch software during this introduction to programming, including how to write programs, animate characters, play games, and tell stories. Because Scratch is internet-based, campers can continue playing with the software at home....

Participants can tell their parents that they are joining the circus, right here in town. Explore a world of pure imagination including learning to juggle, swinging on the trapeze, twirling on the hoop (not a hula hoop, but we have those too!),...

Students conduct experiments parents won’t allow at home. Students will build a real working hovercraft and watch it levitate, make a huge mess with erupting volcanos made of papier-mâché, and launch balloon rockets into the air. Students will also...

Students will learn how to use the pottery wheel to create bowls, cups and small vases. Elements of hand building with clay will be introduced as well learning how to create unique pottery vessels. Projects will be fired and glazed in class but will...

Students will explore how color fuses with other disciplines while creating mono prints, paintings and sculptures using fabric, paint, ink and paper. Open to youths ages 10-15 at a cost of $110 per student per class. Register online at...

It’s a popular game for kids, young and old, but did you know you were learning science when playing Angry Birds? From building structures to launching Angry Birds in an attempt to knock down the structure and the pigs, you will learn all about...

This water themed session will feature fun and exciting games in the aquatic center such as bumper boats, stand up paddleboarding, and lots of outdoor water fun. Cost is $200 per camper. For more information and to register, visit...

“The 39 Steps,” a comedy by Patrick Barlow and John Buchan. Based on the novel and Alfred Hitchcock’s movie of where whodunit meets a spicy spy novel. It takes one boring man’s life and thrusts it into that of nationwide manhunt while trying to...

An exhibition of recently donated artworks and artifacts including paintings, prints and ceramic pottery. The reception is from 4 to 8 p.m. May 11 in Crisp Museum.

The type of fast, muscular aircraft made famous in the 1942 Doolittle Raid during WWII will be on public exhibition at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport June 18 - 24, 2018. The B-25J 'Maid in the Shade' is one of the Arizona Commemorative Air...

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...

The Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum is housed in a beautifully restored 1896 building that is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located in the 426-acre historic Jefferson Barracks Park which is a 15 minute drive south of...

The Visual Arts Cooperative Window Exhibitors for June are Adam Sobas and James Palen.

There will be new miniature art work by the Visual Art CO-OP artists on display at the Arts Council.

Join us for Aqua Jams at Central Pool! Listen to local bands while enjoying a dip in the pool! Concerts are for ages 18 & up. The $8.00 entry fee includes admission to Central Pool and refreshments. *No preregistration necessary* Join us on...

Keep your toddlers busy this summer with our lineup of Pee-Wee Classes! Register at the A.C. Brase Arena, Osage Centre, or online at www.cityofcape.org/recreation by May 31st. Pee-Wee Playground --> Campers will explore the world of nature,...

Babybook is a 20 minute program that introduces a love for books and reading through music & movement, rhythm & rhyme, and cuddles & play.

The Cape Muny Band plays every Wednesday at the Dan Cotner Amphitheatre in Capaha Park. Special guests will be SEMO Jazz Band. The special guests will play at 7 with the Muny Band starting at 7:30 p.m.

Bring your toddlers to Cape Splash for Little Tykes Time to enjoy the spray pad before the park opens for public hours! Mon. - Thurs. 6/4/18 - 7/26/18 from 9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Fee: $3 per child | Adults are FREE

Regular Physical Activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health! The City of Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation has tons of great options for you! We have over 15 different Group Fitness classes available each week held at...

Al-Anon Meeting: Help and Hope for Families and Friends of Alcoholics When you don't know where to turn Because someone you love drinks too much Al-Anon Family Groups can help. Learn more by attending a confidential meeting at River...

Get your River Walking Pass before the season starts! Stop by the A.C. Brase Arena or Osage Centre offices Monday - Friday between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. to purchase your season River Walking Pass. Classes begin June...

This summer camp is designed for young beginner cowboys and cowgirls ages 4-8. Guaranteed to have a hootin' and hollerin' good time on our beautiful 70 acre farm. This is a three day camp. Kiddos will come home dusting off their jeans after...

The Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department is now offering Junior Golf! In this program, kids will learn how to play the game of golf. Instructions will cover how to hold a golf club, what each club is intended for, how to swing the golf...

8 Week Course to learn how to participate in a 5K. Join our group to build your endurance over 2 months with Certified Fitness Professionals. Learn the techniques, tips, and "how to's" of participating in a 5k or just adding running to your...

Here's your chance to be an artist! Young, old, and everyone in between can participate. For a $1 donation, folks can paint for a minute or so on a pre-printed metal panel. Children will especially enjoy painting on the various animals. Takes...