Events that happened on Thursday, June 28, 2018

Snacks don’t have to be sugary or salty. They can be healthy, nutritious, and colorful. Join us as we make veggie sushi, a snack that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Health Priorities in Cape Girardeau invites you to participate in this...

Diamonds did not always go hand-in-hand with love and marriage. In fact, it’s only in the last century that they became an engagement ring staple, and the reason why is pretty unromantic. So how exactly did these stones go from just a pricey status...

Learn the art of Japanese stab binding while creating a lovely finished book using your own personal bone folder, needles and awl for future book constructions. Open to ages 16-Adult at a cost of $80 per student per class. Register online at...

Campers will develop their basketball skills through individual skill instruction, team competition, and daily skill contests. The SEMO coaching staff and basketball team will serve as the camp counselors. All campers will receive a camp t-shirt,...

Join the fun as we get our GAME ON!! Vacation Bible School at FBC!! Kids ages 4 thru 6th grade. Come and be a part of a winning team. God's Team at First Baptist Church in Jackson. June 25 thru June 29th. Activities will run from 8 a.m. -...

In this beginner ceramics class, students will make animals, masks and simple pottery with terra cotta and low fire glazes. Open to children ages 6-9 at a cost of $110 per student per class. Register online at...

Mini chefs will get a crash course in nutrition and culinary skills by exploring the five food groups. Activities will include preparing kid-friendly snacks and entrees with healthy ingredients, all while learning the nutritional benefits of each...

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. Led...

Students that have a love for animals will enjoy this camp. They will learn the basics from a local veterinarian, including animal behavior and anatomy, and diagnosis and treatment. Students will discover the many sources of information...

Cape Bible Chapel presents Shipwrecked VBS! Venture onto an uncharted island where kids survive and thrive. Anchor kids in the truth that Jesus carries them through life’s storms. Each day at Shipwrecked VBS, kids experience skits, games, videos,...

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...

Monday: Chicken stir fru with rice, egg rolls, fruit. Tuesday: Beef stew, green beans, bread, fruit. Wednesday: Sloppy Joes, macaroni and cheese, corn, fruit. Thursday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, corn, fruit. Friday: Leftovers.

Students will operate a potter’s wheel to make pottery, including bowls and cups, as well as explore hand building clay. Open to youths ages 10-15 at a cost of $110 per student per class. Register online at...

Participants explore the rockets and shuttles used in space travel, train to be a future astronaut, investigate the planets both near and far and soar through outer space discovering the stars that make up the night sky. Camp sponsored by Discovery...

At this full-day camp, students learn to write, act, cast roles, plan a filming site, direct, and edit a short film. They will learn hands-on skills from experienced writers and filmmakers. Led by Sandra Newsome, instructor. Open to ages 9-14....

Students will learn how to make awesome things out of recycled items and how to save the planet at the same time. In addition to many fun activities like games, planting and cooking, students will learn to think like an environmental scientist and...

Campers will use their imagination to create their own skits, sing karaoke and be able to have the Disney experience without leaving home. This session will also feature a field trip to Melania’s Magical Playland. Cost is $200 per camper. For...

615 William Street in Cape Girardeau in St. Mary's School Gym Thursday, June 28 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 29 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 30 from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. Saturday will be fill a bag for $1 and most items will be 1/2...

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.

Sikeston Little Theatre will present eight performances of Big Fish! Besides the tap dancing elephants, there are witches in a swamp, a giant in a cave, and a circus. Oh, and I don't want to forget the mermaid. Real or just stories? That's...

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,...

Ages 2-9 years old. Tuesday-Thursday $60 each week Led by Centenary Preschool staff We require at least 6 children to sign up for each camp in order to cover expenses. JUNE 5-7 8:30-11:30 CAMPOUT ADVENTURES $60 Learn about...

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

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.

This summer camp is designed for older beginner cowboys and cowgirls. Ages 8 and up. Children will have a ranchy good time at our three day camp. Guaranteed to come home with tales of the cowboy way. Kids will learn all about safety, grooming,...

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or anything in between, this group is for you! Beginners welcome.

Ste. Genevieve's Municipal Band performs a variety of favorites each week from polkas to marches, show tunes, kids' tunes, and popular melodies. Sit in your car of bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy one of the few municipal bands still around,...

Dancing with Show Me Stars, July 28th at Drury Plaza Conference Center. 13 local stars and 4 ABC DWTS Dmitry & Jenya Chaplin, Anna Trebunskaya & Olesandkra Kamniev. Enjoy dinner, dance and a night of entertainment. Tickets must be purchased in...

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...

The Jackson Muny Band will play every Thursday at the Nick Leist Memorial Band Shell. Special guests are: July 19: Bob Dolle and Western Swing Band; Aug. 2: Doug E. Rees; Aug. 9: Mark Rees. The special guests will start each concert followed by The...

Karaoke and fun outside on the patio!! Bring your “amigos” and enjoy a great night of singing, good food, and cold drinks! We’ll be having a party every Thursday night from 7-10 p.m. Kitchen closes at 9 p.m. but drinks served til close!

Join us every Thursday to sing along to your favorites on our stage and enjoy our Ladies' Night drink specials.

Cape Farmers Market is an open-air market located on West Park Mall parking lot every Thursday April 12th thru November 15th. We sell locally grown fruit and vegetables, foods, plants, flowers, herbs, baked goods, honey, soaps, syrup, meats, bison,...

Learn to crochet or if you already know, come to crochet every Thursday from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Scopus United Methodhist Church.

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...

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...