Events that happened on Thursday, April 24, 2025

This storytime 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.

The event will give job seekers access to available employment positions throughout NEA. Entry-level and skilled positions will be available for job seekers in fields such as agriculture, healthcare, and manufacturing. Several second-chance...

Join us for some great bingo fun for ages 18+ at the Main Branch, Jackson.

Get creative and combine the activities of journaling and collage making. For ages 18+ at the Scott City Branch.

Eat some snacks, make a craft, play a game, and have a great Thursday with other teens (ages 13-17) at the Perryville Branch.

Drop in to make a wildflower seed ball that you can plant outside! This craft is simple and easy, but a little bit messy! For all ages at the Main Branch, Jackson.

Join us to research ideas and make your bucket list. For all ages at Oran Branch.

Visiting writer Jamel Brinkley will be reading from his fiction at Rose Theater on SEMO's campus on April 24 at 6:00 pm. Jamel Brinkley is the author of Witness: Stories (2023, Farrar, Straus and Giroux/4th Estate), winner of the Maya Angelou...

February 27 Collage at Crisp 6-9 p.m. Free and open to the public / drop in Collage at Crisp is in cooperation with the Department of Art + Design at Southeast Missouri State University and hosted at Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II...

Semo Prom Mothers of Cape Presbyterian Churches - a chapter of the National Nonprofit Becca’s Closet will be distributing free prom dresses for high school girls in financial need from March 1- April 25th. Teens may schedule their appointment online...

The families on Hwy B from 72 North and Hwy E into Oak Ridge, as well has homes along Hwy D, are having a community garage sale. Now including some locations in Old Appleton and Shawneetown. Watch for signs. The week of the sale, the specific...

River Campus - Rust Flexible Theatre. April 24-26 at 7:30 p.m. and April 26-27 at 2 p.m. An eclectic retelling of the life of Jesus Christ, Stephen Schwartz’s Godspell features a troupe of performers who tell the parables of the Gospel of Matthew...

River Campus - Crisp Museum - FREE - Reception April 4, 4-8 p.m. Students of the department of art and design showcase their honed and varied talents. Museum hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. & weekends 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Find out all kinds of information about this historic tornado that occurred on March 18, 1925. Among other things, you will be able to trace the path of the tornado through Perry County, see almost 30 pictures of the destruction (mostly from East...

Local artists Aaron Horrell and Barb Bailey, in conjunction with the Stars and Stripes Museum in Bloomfield, Missouri, have started a new Paint For A Cause Project. This is an opportunity for the public to participate in a project to help raise...

Come see Ann Hazelwood's Doll Quilt Collection at the Lutheran Heritage Center in Altenburg. Over 35 quilts of all colors, patterns and sizes.

The Cape Girardeau Heritage Museum is open for 2025. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

Christine teaches Zumba toming/Piloxing 5:30 to 6:15 a.m.

Gentle Yoga will be taught by Jen 10 to 10:45 a.m.

Dana teaches Shine Dance 5:30 to 6:25 p.m. Thursday.

Cherish teaches yoga 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Emily teaches Barre 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Tuesday and Christine teaches the class 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Thursday.

Brittney will teach cardio drumming 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Tuesday and 9 to 9:45 a.m. Friday.

When you don't know where to turn ... because someone you care for drinks too much, Al-Anon groups can help. Learn more by attending a confidential and anonymous meeting at River City Freedom Al-Anon Family Group. We Welcome You!