Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

The Cape Girardeau Riverfront Flea Market is expanding its event on Saturday, Sept.

26 by using two extra lots after a sinkhole affected part of the area - organizers say additional vendor spaces are now available for booking.

Compass Church will replace its usual Sunday service with a community service day called Worship Without Walls on Sept.

6 in Cape Girardeau. Volunteers can help with projects such as assisting SEMO Pets + assembling hygiene kits for UMCR and preparing care baskets for local first responders.

Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center will host Doggy Swim Day on August 22 so dog owners can bring their pets for a swim.

Dogs must be leashed, vaccinated, and limited to two per person with registration and session pricing varying by dog size.

SIU Carbondale will host its 5th annual Saluki Women’s Weekend Sept.

10—12 with networking, mentorship and professional development events planned to empower women. The weekend begins with a Cowgirl Chic welcome reception at Hangar 9 in downtown Carbondale and continues with sessions and a mentorship brunch.

Gold Award Girl Scout Jaya Gremmels developed an online survey that helps elementary and middle school students find books matching their interests and reading levels; she recorded a video guide for its use and the tool is now implemented in local schools.

Cape Girardeau has finalized a three-year agreement with the PORCH Initiative to use federal CDBG funds to buy and remodel vacant homes.

The plan will help expand affordable homeownership for low- and moderate-income residents and support neighborhood stability as part of the city’s Vision 2040 Comprehensive Plan.