Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
Good morning, Cape Girardeau.
Old Town Cape, Inc. will host its annual Revivify: Farm to Table fundraiser on Sunday, Sept.
21st from 3 to 7 p.m. along Spanish Street in downtown Cape Girardeau where local chefs will serve a four-course meal with ingredients from Cape Riverfront Market vendors — live music, a silent auction, and other activities are planned and tickets cost $100.
Safe House of Southeast Missouri director Jessica Hill will step down at the end of September to become chief public affairs officer at the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence.
She has led the safe house since 2015 and has overseen projects that include building a new shelter and expanding outreach services.
The Cape Girardeau County Archive Center will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a free open house (2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct.
3) at 112 E. Washington St. in Jackson. Dr. William Eddleman will speak at 2 p.m. as visitors enjoy guided tours of the facility’s exhibits.
The American Red Cross is urging Cape Girardeau families to prepare for disasters during National Preparedness Month by creating emergency plans and assembling go-kits with supplies—measures that help protect against tornadoes and home fires.
The Cape Girardeau County Commission ordered flags on county buildings to fly at half-staff until dusk on Sept.
4 to honor late Recorder of Deeds Janet Robert—who served 33 years in office.
Joe Richardson from Southeast Missouri Suicide Prevention and Erin Randol of Sunrise Therapy Services urged local families to overcome the stigma around mental health and seek help early for issues like postpartum depression, emphasizing that support and listening can save lives—details that highlight the Heartland's focus on suicide prevention. Their efforts aim to educate the community and reduce the fear around discussing mental health.
On Saturday, September 13, Cape for a Cure will be held at the Elks Lodge with live music by Pastor Bob Lenz, food trucks, games and a silent auction—at 5:30 p.m., a showcase will reveal new advances in testing and technology for Alzheimer’s caregivers.
The event leads to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on October 11 at Capaha Park—a follow-up effort to boost early detection awareness.
Saxony Lutheran High School won its first varsity home football game on Thursday at Houck Stadium when the Crusaders beat the visiting Doniphan Dons 35-7.
Third Annual Kiwanis / John Morlan Jeep Show
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Kiwanis Park — Free entry — Celebrate all things Jeep with awards, a kids division, and fun for the whole family.
Arkansauce Concert
12-3 AM — Scout Hall — Ticket prices not specified — Enjoy a night of genre-blending tunes from this dynamic four-piece string band.
City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K
7 a.m. — Osage Centre - City of Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department — Registration required — Celebrate the 45th Annual City of Roses Half Marathon and 5K with a race in beautiful Cape Girardeau.
Color Dash 5K and Fun Walk
10 a.m. — Arena Park — Register by September 12 for discounted entry — Participate in a colorful 5K run supporting cancer screenings.
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