Community Calendar

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will hold a free Pesticide Collection Event for farmers and households on September 13.

The following pesticides will be accepted: herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides, dewormers, fly tags, and fertilizers containing pesticides. Pesticides from business will not be accepted. Quantities limited to 8,000 lbs per participant. Rinsate will not be accepted.

The Pesticide Collection Event will take place on Saturday, September 13, from 8 AM to noon, at the MFA Agri Services Facility located at 3501 S Hwy 61 in Perryville, MO.

For more information, visit dnr.mo.gov/enf/hwp/pesticide or call 573-526-3910.

The East Ozarks Audubon Society will host birder Edge Wade at the Farmington Public Library on September 16 from 7-8 p.m.

Edge Wade began birding in her 50s and has made a name in the birding world for her extensive work with the Missouri Birding Society and the Missouri Rare Bird Alert. Join us in finding out why Ms. Wade describes her avian pursuits as a lifestyle with an extended family in the birding community.

The event is open to the public. Come early for refreshments.

The Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra will present Pops in the Park on September 19.

The free concert will feature show tunes, popular music, and patriotic classics under the stars. The program will include:

Star Wars
Superman March
Selections from Phantom of the Opera
Memory from Cats
Bugler's Holiday
Hoe Down from "Rodeo"
Washington Post March
Stars and Stripes Forever

Pops in the Park will take place Friday, September 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Dan Cotner Amphitheater in Capaha Park. Be sure to bring your blankets or lawn chairs.

The Cape Girardeau County Historical Society & Old McKendree Chapel Association will host What's It Worth? An Antiques Evaluation Fair on September 20.

Ever wondered what that old vase, painting, or pocket watch might be worth? This event will feature antiques and jewelry experts from Selkirk Auction House of St. Louis. Everyone is encouraged to bring antique treasures for evaluation by seasoned experts at $10 per item.

The antiques appraisal event will take place on Saturday, September 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at New McKendree South Campus, 1770 S Hope Street, Jackson, MO.

The National Stars and Stripes Museum will host its 13th Annual Liberty Days celebration on October 3 and 4.

The event includes a living history timeline from the Revolutionary War era to the modern era and features mock battles, demonstrations, crafts, vendors, food trucks, live music, and more.

The event is free and open to the public. Liberty Days will take place Friday, October 3, and Saturday October 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stars and Stripes Museum in Bloomfield.

Bollinger Mill will host its Fall Festival on Saturday, October 4. Join us for a day of fun to celebrate the fall season! Admission is FREE and open to the public.

Activities:
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Free self-guided tours of the entire mill

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Mill scavenger hunt sheets available at the mill
desk – prizes awarded upon completion

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Free self-guided tours of the first floor of the mill

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Antique tractors and engines on display in the day-use area.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Award-winning barbecue from BBQ 2 the Rescue
and delicious mini doughnuts from Waves Mini Donuts available for
purchase in the day-use area

2-4 p.m. – Free music from The Whitewater Bluegrass Band in the
day-use area. This local band plays traditional bluegrass music with a little humor included. Please bring a lawn chair for seating.

The Electric Vehicle & Charging CONvention (EVCCON) is pleased to announce the 7th Annual Electric Vehicle Show, scheduled for Saturday, October 4, at the Riverview Hotel at Century Casino Cape Girardeau. The event features a wide array of electric vehicles and is free to attend or to show off your custom or OEM Electric vehicle.

This year, EVCCON and Ameren Missouri are offering a free EV Ride & Drive during the car show. Registration is available at https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/jMDArA. We also partnered with National Drive Electric Month (https://driveelectricmonth.org), an annual initiative that raises awareness about the widespread availability and benefits of electric vehicles.

The show also includes two family-oriented activities: the “Funnin’ on Sunshine” children’s activity area and a mini cone course. “Funnin’ on Sunshine” features a solar-powered activity area, demonstrating sustainable technology through an EV racing simulator. The mini cone course provides children with an opportunity to operate electric scooters.

The Walk to End Alzheimer's will be held on Saturday, October 11, from 9-10:30 AM at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.

While there is no fee to register for Walk, all participants are encouraged to raise critical funds that allow the Alzheimer’s Association to provide 24/7 care and support and advance research toward methods of prevention, treatment and, ultimately, a cure.

For more information, visit 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Cape Girardeau, MO | Walk to End Alzheimer's

Join us for a day packed with fall fun, silly scares, and memory-making magic for the whole family. From the not-so-scary haunted cabin to fall crafts, creepy crawlies, carnival-style games, and thrilling attractions like the rock wall and giant swing—there’s something for every age (and bravery level!).

Costumes are encouraged, and the event runs rain or shine. So, bundle up, dress up, and get ready to play!

Admission is free, and just like a carnival, tickets for certain attractions are $1 each.