Events that happened on Friday, June 22, 2018

Support Redhawk athletics this annual golf tournament fundraiser. Registration includes food, drinks, golf, mulligans, pullover, and hat. A.m. and P.M. flights available. Morning tee time is 7:30 a.m. Afternoon tee time is 1 p.m. For more...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

Scott Holt will be at the Rock Garden in Jackson City Park. Barrell 131 will be there sampling and selling wines and beers. Bring your lawn chair and favorite beverage or purchase your beverages from Barrell 131. Brought to you by the Jackson Parts...

Grab seven of your smartest friends and head to the library for a fun evening of friendly competition in a general knowledge trivia competition. $100 per table of up to 8 players; all proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library Foundation, which...

Hailing from Southern Illinois Head 1st covers songs from performers such as Bob Seger, Stones, SRV, Candlebox, J. Bonamassa, D. McClinton, KWS, and many more. Come catch them this Friday live from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Bittersweet Band will play in Keller's from 6 to 10 p.m.! Come enjoy great music!

1st Annual Treasure Chest Furniture Re-Sale!! We will have an in-person Warehouse Sale on June 22 and June 23rd at the One City building. We are collecting donated furniture items and hosting an online re-sale from May 1 - June 23rd. Selling...

The coaching staff at Southeast is excited to welcome high school Varsity, JV and AAU teams to the campus. Teams from Missouri, Tennessee and Kentucky have already committed to joining us this summer. Our staff will work with each coach to create a...

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...

“Little Shop of Horrors,” one of the longest running Off-Broadway shows, is a deliciously dark sci-fi comedy musical with a stunning 1960s pop/rock score by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. Meet Seymour, a meek and dejected floral shop employee who...

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...

Every Friday night in June, Historic Downtown Sikeston sponsors Free Music in the Park. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, picnic basket and enjoy different venues each week from 6 - 8 p.m. June 1: Gary Hampton & Jennifer Morgan June 8: The...

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...

If you are looking for that special combination of live music, a jovial atmosphere and small town charm, then you need to know about the Summer Music Series in historic Ste. Genevieve. Featuring a variety of musical styles ranging from soulful...

The Union County Museum located in downtown Cobden, Ill. will be a great place to visit this summer. The museum will be featuring a variety of exhibits for the months of June and July. The current exhibit on John A. Logan and his involvement 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...

At Southeast, we are committed to making the transition to college life easier. We encourage students and their family members to ask lots of questions, actively participate in sessions, develop friendships and learn everything you can about...

Karaoke and Music outside on the patio!! Grab a bunch of friends, bring your singin' voice and your dancin' shoes and join us for fun, food, and friends! Awesome homemade chips & salsa with tasty margaritas!! For large parties call ahead for...

On the fourth Friday of the month, participating shops and galleries extend their hours into the evening and provide a festive atmosphere for a stroll through downtown to view the artwork and creativity on display in local galleries, shops and...

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...