Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

On Thanksgiving morning, 700 runners and walkers set a new record at the Gobble Wobble 5K held at Arena Park, benefiting myTEAM Triumph + supporting inclusive racing programs for athletes with disabilities.

Organizers said the event raised funds for adaptive equipment and volunteer training while drawing strong local support.

The Cape Girardeau Police Department and Cape Girardeau County Parks Department will host the inaugural Polar Strut 5K race/1-mile walk on December 12 at Cape County Park South & along a nearby neighborhood to raise funds for Special Olympics Missouri athletes while the park remains closed during the event.

A downtown Cape Girardeau business served a free Thanksgiving meal to first responders and those in need, with Hotshots Bar and Grill preparing plates for EMTs, police officers — and the homeless.

Manager Paul Blaylock said the meal helped show appreciation for community helpers during the lonely holiday season.

Saxony Lutheran High School honored three student-athletes at its signing day on Nov.

25 — Casey Call signed with Harding University for track, Tali Renshaw with Illinois College for volleyball and Lyndsi Terrell with Missouri Valley College for volleyball — as the school celebrated their achievements and college futures.

5th Annual Mary Mingle 5k

8 AM – 2 PM — Mary Jane bourbon + smokehouse — Registration required — Participate in a community-driven run and support a good cause.

Toys For Tots 24-Hour Drive

8 AM-8 PM — Schnucks Cape Girardeau — Donations appreciated — Help make a child’s holiday brighter with toys and cash contributions for local families in need.