Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

Old Town Cape, Inc. will host its annual dinner on March 26 at Buckner-Ragsdale Event Center to honor downtown leaders and volunteers (presenting nine awards) with a social hour at 5:30 p.m., buffet dinner at 6 p.m., and awards at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $75 or $600 per table.

The ladies-only Power of the Purse fundraiser will benefit United Way of SEMO on April 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Wehking Alumni Center on Broadway in Cape Girardeau, and the evening will include a purse fashion show, designer purse raffle, hors d’oeuvres, a dessert bar, and games to inspire community engagement.

Cape Girardeau firefighters were honored by the VFW for lifesaving actions during a December house fire (they broke a window to rescue a trapped woman before flames engulfed her bedroom).

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport’s new flight service to Dallas is boosting passenger numbers even on slow days, and seasonal flights to Pensacola start today, May 6, running until Sept.

7. Airport Manager Jojo Stuart said the increased connectivity may lead to more route additions in the future.

Notre Dame Regional High School will host its annual Easter egg hunt on March 26 at its track complex, with face painting and photos with the Easter Bunny starting at 4:30 p.m. + the egg hunt beginning at 5:30 p.m. The $12 fee supports students in the FCCLA state competition.

Missouri Department of Natural Resources is hosting a sale at Cape Girardeau Nature Center on Saturday, Mar.

21 from 8 a.m. to noon where visitors can buy native plants and get advice. A planning session is on Friday, Mar. 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the same site.

During the 2025-26 hunting season, 78 deer were harvested in city limits, a decline from 95 the previous season — one managed hunt site was closed while four individuals faced charges for illegal hunting.

UT Martin Skyhawks vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Baseball

1-2 p.m. — Capaha Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of college baseball with the UT Martin Skyhawks facing off against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks.

Sportsplex Blast March Madness

March 28-29 — Cape Girardeau SportsPlex — Check website for details — Exciting youth basketball tournament featuring various age groups and skill levels.

Educational Hair Show with Sam Villa and Anna Peters

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau — Lunch provided — Experience an engaging hair show with insights from industry experts Sam Villa and Anna Peters.

Morehead State Eagles vs Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Baseball

1-2 p.m. — Capaha Park — Secure your seats — Feel the thrill of collegiate baseball action with the Morehead State Eagles facing off against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks.

Legally Blonde The Musical

2-6 p.m. — Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall — Tickets starting at $95 — Experience the vibrant and playful journey of Legally Blonde live on stage.

Stitch & Listen Gathering

6-8 p.m. — Cape Girardeau Public Library — Registration appreciated — Stitch and listen to your favorite audiobooks with fellow fiber arts lovers.