Community Calendar

Renowned artist Bryan Haynes will present the program "Art and the Environment" on Tuesday, July 15, from 7-8 p.m. at the Farmington Public Library.

Haynes, a native Missourian, has murals displayed in places like the Missouri Botanical Garden and the Westward Expansion Memorial Museum at the Arch. His smaller-scale paintings can be viewed online and in galleries in Washington and Ste. Genevieve, Missouri.

Mr. Haynes will discuss his "New Regionalism" artwork, inspired by the beauty of Missouri's landscape and its people. There will be time for questions.

The event is sponsored by the East Ozarks Audubon Society.

The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band’s next concert will be July 16 with special guest The Quarantine Band.

The free concert will take place Wednesday, July 16, at 7:00 p.m. at the Dan Cotner Amphitheater in Capaha Park. Be sure to bring your blankets or lawn chairs.

The program will include:

The City of Lights, Andrew Watkin
Prelude, Siciliano and Rondo, Malcolm Arnold, arr. John Paynter
Toccata for Band, Frank Erickson
Amazing Grace, arr. William Hines
Of Gale Force Winds, Richard Saucedo
Broadcast from Brazil, David Bennett
Bugler's Holiday, Leroy Anderson
Selections from Mary Poppins, Richard and Robert Sherman

The Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department will host Riverfront Yoga each Saturday through September 27.

Fitness instructors will lead a yoga flow built for all levels and ages. No experience is required, and modifications will be offered. Attendees should bring a towel, a mat, and water.

Riverfront Yoga will take place this Saturday from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Riverfront Park in downtown Cape. No registration is required, but there is a small fee of $4 to attend.

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In conjunction with Underberg House Concerts, Kellerman Concerts presents the smooth jazz stylings of Annie Sellick and Pat Bergeson. Annie was named Best Jazz Artist by readers of the Nashville Scene five years in a row.

Mercy Hospital Southeast will present “Trust Your Gut” at its next Healthy Cooking Class on July 21.

Did you know that the health of your gut is linked to overall well-being? Join Nutritional Services Coordinator Laura Vollink as she navigates the myths and realities of how to keep your belly healthy, including a discussion on pre- and probiotics.

“Trust Your Gut” will be held Monday, July 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the demonstration kitchen at Mercy Healthpoint Fitness in Cape Girardeau. There is a small fee and registration is required.

To register, call 573-986-4444 or visit Healthy Cooking Classes - Trust Your Gut

For the summer, we’ll be getting creative and reading books that support our summer reading theme “Color Our World.”

This month we’ll discuss the nonfiction book “The Dress Diary: Secrets from a Victorian Woman’s Wardrobe” by Kate Strasdin.

The group meets at the Main Branch in Jackson. For ages 18+.

The Community Counseling Center of Cape Girardeau will host a one-day behavioral health conference on July 23.

The free “Thriving Together Conference” is open to the public and designed for community members, including educators, leaders, caregivers, and individuals interested in learning about behavioral health. Topics covered will include mental health, substance use, suicide prevention, family dynamics, resilience, and wellness.

Two renowned speakers, Josh Varner and Rebekah Gregory, will headline the upcoming event. Both speakers bring compelling expertise and personal stories to inspire and empower audiences.

• Josh Varner, a trauma-informed speaker and mental health professional, has delivered over 400 presentations nationwide. His session, “Managing the Unmanageable,” offers practical, science-based strategies to reduce stress, prevent burnout, and build resilience.
  
• Rebekah Gregory, Boston Marathon bombing survivor and founder of Rebekah’s Angels, shares her journey of resilience in her keynote, “I Wasn’t Supposed to Survive.” Through humor and strength, she inspires audiences with her story of healing and overcoming adversity.

The one-day conference will take place on Wednesday, July 23, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.

For more information, visit:
Thriving Together - Community Counseling Center

The Missouri Department of Conservation will host a Civil War in Southeast MO Hike on July 23.

Southeast Missouri was a hotbed of Civil War dispute. This 2.5-mile hike on Holly Ridge Conservation Area will explore the unique habitat of the area and its impact on the Civil War. After the hike, attendees will drive to the Stoddard County Civil War Memorial Cemetary to view grave markers.

The free hike will take place on Wednesday, July 23, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center.

This hike traverses moderately challenging terrain and is not ADA accessible. Participants will need to pack their own sack lunch and sufficient water. All registrants for this event must be age 12 and older by 7/23/2025.

To register, visit Events | Missouri Department of Conservation or call (573) 290-5218.

The Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department will host Riverfront Yoga each Saturday through September 27.

Fitness instructors will lead a yoga flow built for all levels and ages. No experience is required, and modifications will be offered. Attendees should bring a towel, a mat, and water.

Riverfront Yoga will take place this Saturday from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Riverfront Park in downtown Cape. No registration is required, but there is a small fee of $4 to attend.

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The Missouri Department of Conservation will host Wade Fishing Whitewater Creek on July 26.

This “learn to fish” program will teach how to wade shallow, clear streams and catch hard-fighting smallmouth bass. Transportation will be provided to and from the fishing location, and all fishing gear and lures will be provided. Participants should expect to be wet from the waist down and dress in quick-drying fabrics and secure athletic sandals, water shoes, or old sneakers. Participants must be age 14 or older.

Wade Fishing Whitewater Creek will take place on Saturday, July 26, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center.

To register, visit Events | Missouri Department of Conservation or call (573) 290-5218.