Community Calendar

The Jackson Area Historic Sites Christmas Tour, a new, unique and fun tour, will take place on Sunday, Nov. 30, from 2-5 p.m.

Enjoy historic private homes, house museums, a special garden, a festive gathering at the History Center, interactive activities at each stop, special gifts, a sneak peek inside a historic home that has that has not been viewed in decades. live music, and so much more.

Pick up a ticket at the History Center, 102 S. High St, Jackson. $25 each, and children are free with an adult ticket. There will be special activities for children.

Proceeds benefit the St. Paul Lutheran School Angel Fund and the Cape Girardeau County Historical Society.

Questions? Call 573-204-4240

A favorite holiday tradition returns to Cape Girardeau! “Nativities from Around the World” features hundreds of beautiful Nativity sets from many countries and cultures, each sharing the story of Christ’s birth in a unique way.

📍 1732 N. Kingshighway (just north of Lexington Ave.)
🕒 Dec. 4 & 5: 3–7 p.m. | Dec. 6: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

This free, family-friendly open house is wheelchair accessible with plenty of parking. Come feel the peace and joy of the Christmas season as you explore these inspiring displays.

Follow for updates: Nativities from Around the World (facebook.com/NativitiesfromAroundtheWorld)

A favorite holiday tradition returns to Cape Girardeau! “Nativities from Around the World” features hundreds of beautiful Nativity sets from many countries and cultures, each sharing the story of Christ’s birth in a unique way.

📍 1732 N. Kingshighway (just north of Lexington Ave.)
🕒 Dec. 4 & 5: 3–7 p.m. | Dec. 6: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

This free, family-friendly open house is wheelchair accessible with plenty of parking. Come feel the peace and joy of the Christmas season as you explore these inspiring displays.

Follow for updates: Nativities from Around the World (facebook.com/NativitiesfromAroundtheWorld)

Christmas Open House at Bollinger Mill State Historic Site
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Noon – 4:00 p.m.

Celebrate the Christmas season at the mill! This event is FREE and open to the public.

Activities:

Noon to 3:30 p.m. – free self-guided tours of entire mill. Self-guided tours of the first floor go till 4 p.m. The mill will be decorated for the Christmas season.

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Christmas music from Back Porch Company inside the mill. Please bring a lawn chair for seating.

Noon to 4 p.m. – Semo Sno Cones will be selling delicious hot cocoa in the day use area.

For more information, call 573-243-4591.

KRCU is partnering with the Cape Girardeau Public Library and the American Red Cross for a blood drive on January 13.

Every two seconds, someone needs a blood transfusion. You can do your part for our community by giving blood at our American Red Cross Blood Drive. If you are healthy and eligible to donate, please join us and give the gift of life.

The blood drive will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, at the Cape Girardeau Public Library.

To sign up, visit Schedule a Blood, Platelet or Plasma Donation | American Red Cross or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.