Community Calendar

How does your garden grow? Share photos, stories or if you’re starting to reap the rewards of your labor and want to participate in a harvest swap, join us for this month’s garden talk.

For ages 18+ at the Main Branch, Jackson.

The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band performs each Wednesday night at Capaha Park during June and July.

Each week features a special guest artist at 7 p.m., with the Muny Band beginning at 7:30 p.m.

KRCU will hand out free ice cream at the June 25 concert courtesy of Dairy Queen. Stop by the KRCU tent to say hi.

The free concert will take place Wednesday, June 25, at 7:00 p.m. at the Dan Cotner Amphitheater in Capaha Park. Be sure to bring your blankets or lawn chairs.

The Southeast Missouri Modelers Association (SEMMA) invites the public to fly radio-controlled model aircraft on June 26 (or just watch).

This free event will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, at Galaxy Park. All are welcome. For more information, contact John Coffman at 271-0643, or Arnold Simmons at 225-1179.

Galaxy Park
441 Gizmo Lane
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Weather permitting, the Southeast Missouri Modelers Association (SEMMA) invites the public to come fly radio controlled aircraft with us; or just watch.

This event is FREE to the public. For more information, call John Coffman at 573-271-0643, or Arnold Simmons at 573-225-1179

Each Thursday evening during the summer, the Jackson Municipal Band provides a free concert for community members and visitors.

The concert also features local and regional guest artists each week. Special guest on June 26 will be Chandler James. Chandler blends outlaw and classic country with hints of southern rock and blues.

The Jackson Municipal Band concert will take place on Thursday, June 26, at 7 p.m. at the Nick Leist Memorial Band Shell in Jackson City Park.

The Riverside Regional Library's monthly virtual book club will meet at 7:00 p.m. on June 30 via Zoom.

The June book selection is “The Thread Collectors” by Shauna J. Edwards. Program for ages 18+.

To receive a Zoom invitation, contact Eunice at 573-243-8141 or eschlichting@rrlmo.org.

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For ages 50+ at the Main Branch, Jackson. To register, please call the Main Branch at 573-243-8141.

The City of Perryville, Perry County, and Perry County Heritage Tourism will host their annual Independence Day Fireworks Show on July 3.

The community is invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs for this free, family-friendly event.

The display will start at 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, at Perryville City Park.

Celebrate Independence Day with the City of Jackson Parks and Recreation Department.

Activities will include a 5K walk/run, a car show, food vendors, a mud volleyball tournament, beer garden, and live music by Brandon Bates and the Jackson Municipal Band. The celebration will conclude with a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. at Rotary Lake. Admission is free and open to the public.

The celebration will take place in Jackson City Park on Friday, July 4, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

For more information, visit News Flash • Celebrate Independence Day in Jackson City Park.

Fourth at the Fort!
920 Fort Street
Cape Girardeau, MO
Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5, 9 am-3 pm

The soldiers of Fort D were very patriotic. On the national holiday, they would celebrate by firing their rifles and cannon and flying their flags proudly. Celebrate the birth of our nation with local living history reenactors at Fort D. The 1861 Woodruff gun, a veteran of the Civil War, will be fired on the 4th. The stone building, with its interpretive displays of life during the Civil War, will also be open.

Admission is free.