Community Calendar

Celebrate the season with Cape Ballroom at our Winter Wonderland dance on Friday, December 19, from 7:00-9:00pm. Doors open at 6:45pm. The evening begins with a 30-minute lesson on Rumba, followed by dancing to winter-themed songs from a variety of genres. Line dances included.

Admission: $5.00 per person, at the door, cash only. No large bills over $20, please.

No smoking. No alcohol. You may bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.

Cape Ballroom Friday Night Dances are held at the American Legion Hall, 2731 Thomas Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.

Questions? Facebook message, text/call 480-857-7286, or email dan@capeballroom.com.

www.capeballroom.com

The Missouri Department of Conservation will host a  Maple Syrup Discovery Station on January 10.

As part of the MDC Historic & Primitive Skills series, community members will see some of the equipment involved in making maple syrup and learn about the process—from selecting the correct tree to tapping, storing sap, and cooking it down to syrup. Staff will be present to answer questions from 1-3 p.m.

The Maple Syrup Discovery Station will take place on Saturday, January 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center.

Mercy Hospital Southeast will present “One Pot Wonders” at its next Healthy Cooking Class on January 19.

Tired of spending more time cleaning up than cooking? Nutritional Services Coordinator Laura Vollink will share how to create flavorful meals with techniques to simplify your cooking while maximizing taste—all in a single dish.

“One Pot Wonders” will take place on Monday, January 19, 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. 

To register, visit Healthy Cooking Classes - One Pot Wonders