Apr 27 Saturday
Saturday, April 27, is the Federal Aviation Administration's Drone Safety Day. Drone Safety Day is designed to promote safe drone operation, certification, responsibility and awareness.
Drone Safety Day was first promoted in Southeast Missouri last year. Southeast Missouri State University’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drone) program is again partnering with the Southeast Missouri Modelers Association (SEMMA), the remote control (RC) hobby organization in this region to provide fun activities and a way for drone enthusiasts to connect.
Drone Safety Day will be held at Galaxy RC Park on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will be held at Galaxy Park, which is the RC airfield located at 440 Gizmo Lane, just off of highway 177 North of Cape.
The event will include:
For more information about Drone Safety Day, contact Andrew Chronister at achronister@semo.edu or (573) 986-7451.
Apr 28 Sunday
There will be free food, fun, and fellowship for all on the corner of Fountain and Themis as we celebrate our Red Door Jubilee Center and share in joy and love with our community!
May 04 Saturday
Old Town Cape will hold its Cape Riverfront Market Opening Day on May 4.
Cape Riverfront Market and the Muddy River Marathon will collaborate for opening day of the Market. Community members are invited to browse a wide variety of goods from local and regional vendors including fresh produce, baked goods, homemade crafts, and other artisanal products.
Cape Riverfront Market Opening Day will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, at the Century Casino Parking Lot.
Saint Francis Healthcare System will present KRCU's 2nd Annual Music on the River on Saturday, May 4, from 5:30-9 p.m.
Make plans to join us at River Campus Park for an evening of good music, dinner, and drinks in support of KRCU Public Radio. Music lineup includes Sam + Jess, SEMO Steel Drum Band, and Ivas John Band. Buffet dinner includes: garden salad, pulled pork, fried chicken, mac and cheese, BBQ baked beans, cheddar jalapeno cornbread, strawberry shortcake, tea, water, soda, beer, and wine.
Thank you to our generous sponsors: Saint Francis Healthcare System, Saxony Village/The Lutheran Home, Adelaide & Robert Parsons, Mercy Hospital Southeast, and Matt & Katie Palisch Edge Realty.
Tickets are $50/each. Tables of eight are available for purchase. To purchase tickets, visit krcu.org/music.
Music on the River is a fundraiser for KRCU. All proceeds go to fund public radio in Southeast Missouri.
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 18 Saturday
May 25 Saturday
The Farmington Public Library 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.
Jun 01 Saturday