May 10 Friday
Old Town Cape’s free concert series Tunes at Twilight returns for its spring series on May 10.The first performance will feature Delta Bluesman Terry "Big T" Williams.
You can hear Terry "Big T" Williams at Tunes at Twilight at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 10, at Ivers Square in downtown Cape Girardeau. Be sure to bring your blanket or lawn chair.
*In case of rainout, Tunes at Twilight will be held at Gospel Life Church at 817 Broadway.
May 06 Monday
Join us for an empowering morning that promises to inspire and ignite positive change! On Monday, May 6, 2024, the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau will host “Men of Courage: Together We End Sexual Assault”. This breakfast event will take place on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in the University Center Ballroom. Doors will open and breakfast will be served at 7 a.m. and the event will begin at 7:30 a.m. The event is open to all men.
"Men of Courage" will feature a talk by Edward Wilson, aka Obbie West, who is an international spoken word artist, advocate, and author. Originally from Los Angeles, California, he is a retiree from the United States Army. His work as an author began in 2011 and culminated in the 2021 publication of his book, Blossom, a collection of his acclaimed poetry. Obbie has invested a personal and sincere interest in shifting the climate around sexual assault and harassment throughout the U.S. Military, universities, and communities at large.
Tickets are available at https://MenofCourage2024.eventbrite.com. Tickets are $10 each or $100 for a reserved table for 8. Parking passes will be provided to all attendees.
Men of Courage is sponsored by Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau with financial assistance provided by the Office of Addictions, SEMO Department of Nursing. Co-hosts include Safe House of Southeast Missouri, SEMO Network Against Sexual Violence, Semo Suicide Prevention, and Iota Chi.
To learn more about Obbie West, visit www.spokenadvocacy.com. To learn more about Zonta, visit www.zonta.org.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center will host an informational town hall event on Monday, May 6, at its Cape Girardeau VA Health Care Center at 711 Mount Auburn Rd.
Information booths and outreach opportunities with key program staff members will kick off at 4:00 p.m. A program with speakers focusing on several aspects of VA health care will begin at 5:00 p.m.
This event is open to all Veterans, whether enrolled in VA health care or not.
A question-and-answer session also will be held during the event, giving Veterans the chance to offer input and have their questions answered by subject-matter experts.
Mercy Hospital Southeast will hold its next Heart Saver CPR Certification Class on May 6.
Participants will learn adult and child CPR and AED use. This course is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card for CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements. Participants must be at least 8 years of age to register.
The Heart Saver CPR Class will take place on Monday, May 6, from 6 - 8 p.m. at Mercy HealthPoint Fitness in Cape Girardeau. Registration is required and there is a cost to attend.
Cost of the class is $50 and includes a booklet. To reserve a spot, stop by the front desk at Mercy Fitness in Cape or Jackson or call (573) 755-2301.
May 07 Tuesday
Local Area Songwriters come and play three original songs they have written. Admission is free. No outside beverages are allowed as there is a bar in the back room. If you want to hear some amazing local talents, come on out. Hosted by Bruce Zimmerman.
May 11 Saturday
The Cape Riverfront Market opening day will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, and will run every Saturday morning between May and October from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Cape Riverfront Market occupies the lot at 35 S. Spanish Street in Downtown Cape Girardeau. Patrons of the farmers’ market can expect to find a wide variety of vendors selling hot breakfast and lunch foods, farm-fresh produce, meats and cheeses, baked goods, jams, honey, flowers and plants, arts and crafts, and natural wellness products, all of which are locally grown, homemade, and handmade.
Returning this year, the Old Town Cape will host monthly themed market days starting on May 4 with a collaboration with the Muddy River Marathon at the Casino Parking lot (777 Main Street). All vendors will attend the first market so this is a great opportunity to see what you can expect all year long! Other event days include: Marketeers Day, OTC Birthday Party, Youth Entrepreneurship Day, Harvest Festival, and Oktoberfest. The Cape Riverfront Market will also continue with our weekly musical guest series kicking off on May 4.
Due to the increased interest in market, vendors we will be closing the section of Spanish Street every Saturday to allow for more vendors at the market. We will have many additional vendors! There will be a portion of the street dedicated to Grass Roots BMW Motorcycles on the end of Spanish St. closest to Merriwether St.
The Southeast Missouri Modelers Association (SEMMA) invites the public to come fly radio controlled model aircraft with us; or just watch. Free hot dogs and soda will be served at 11:30 a.m.
This event is FREE to the public. For further information, contact John Coffman at (573) 271-0643, or Arnold Simmons at (573) 225-1179.
May 17 Friday
Old Town Cape’s free concert series Tunes at Twilight returns for its spring series on May 17.The next performance will feature Alex Riffle and the Stiff Riffs. The group plays a blend of contemporary and traditional bluegrass. This will be their third return to Tunes and they are really looking forward to a hot performance and seeing old friends.
You can hear Alex Riffle and the Stiff Riffs at Tunes at Twilight at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 17, at Ivers Square in downtown Cape Girardeau. Be sure to bring your blanket or lawn chair.
May 18 Saturday
May 20 Monday
Mercy Hospital Southeast will present “Help Curb Inflammation with a Healthy Diet” at its next Healthy Cooking Class on May 20.
Healthy eating can play a role in managing inflammation. Registered dietitian and Nutritional Services Coordinator Laura Vollink will share about foods that fight inflammation, including fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, fatty fish, and even spices.
“Help Curb Inflammation with a Healthy Diet” will be held Monday, May 20, from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the demonstration kitchen at Mercy Healthpoint Fitness in Cape Girardeau. There is a small fee and registration is required.
Cost is $5. To register by May 17, call 573-986-4440.
May 25 Saturday
The East Missouri Audubon Society will host plein air painting on Saturday, May 25, from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Engler Park.
Plein Air painting is done in the "open air." Artists may bring pastels, paints, pencils, or other medium and work at the Winston Butterfly Garden or anywhere within the park.
Artwork completed on-site may be entered in a competition with prize money, awarded in two categories: Adults and under age 15.
A children's art station with supplies will be staffed by volunteers. Bring water, lunch, chair or blanket. Live music will be provided.
Participants may enter their art in the "art in the Garden" exhibit at the Farmington Public Library during July and August.
For more information, contact Ann Blanchfield 573-705-8880.