Community Calendar

Missouri's Official Folk Dance is making a comeback at the Osage Center. Square Dancing has arrived at Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation. Enjoy a foot stomping good time learning this skill in an 8-week class designed for those with no previous dancing experience. Classes begin January 14. Registration is required.

Looking to compete against other chess players? Join our Chess Club, a great way to learn strategy, connect with others, and enjoy chess! This club is designed for adults who are interested in or have experience playing chess. Chess Club is held in the Genealogy Room in Adult Services. (Ages 18+)

Registration is required.

Toddler Time is an interactive storytime that introduces toddlers to books, reading, and the love of language through stories, songs, and activities. Parents can discover fun ways to build the early literacy skills children need to learn to read! (ages 1-2)

The Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve presents the 2026 King's Ball, returning to Ste. Geneviève on Saturday, February 7, welcoming new friends and familiar faces to dance the night away at Missouri’s oldest regency celebration.

As the hall fills with the unmistakable lilt of Dennis Stroughmatt’s Missouri French Creole fiddle, the ancient Epiphany ritual stirs to life: a hidden baby, a crowned King, a chosen Queen, and a year of royal revelry set in motion.

This beloved winter gathering, rooted in Mardi Gras tradition, brings the community together in a space transformed by the shared imagination of rural regency. Guests may purchase individual tickets or reserve a table; food to share is welcome, though outside beverages are not. A cash bar will be open, colonial attire is encouraged but optional, and every dance comes with its own gentle instruction.

Doors open for this annual event at 6 p.m., and the dancing starts at 7 p.m. Adult admission is $20 and students age 5-18 are $10. Those age 4 and under are free but are not guaranteed a chair. Tables of 8 and 10 are available. When purchasing tickets, please choose up to 3 preferred tables and note if you would like to be seated with another party, including that party's name. We will do our best to seat you together.

Build reading readiness and kindergarten readiness skills with our Preschool Storytime program! This fun and educational program features longer books that are accompanied by a variety of activities, including flannel boards, dramatics, and songs.

(Ages 3-5)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Are you looking for a gentle yoga class or interested in some mid-week destressing? Join us for an hour of gentle yoga, held every Wednesday. Please bring your own yoga mat or bath towel, as well as a yoga block for your practice. Space is limited and registration is required. (ages 18+)

Registration is required for this event.

Missouri's Official Folk Dance is making a comeback at the Osage Center. Square Dancing has arrived at Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation. Enjoy a foot stomping good time learning this skill in an 8-week class designed for those with no previous dancing experience. Classes begin January 14. Registration is required.

Looking to compete against other chess players? Join our Chess Club, a great way to learn strategy, connect with others, and enjoy chess! This club is designed for adults who are interested in or have experience playing chess. Chess Club is held in the Genealogy Room in Adult Services. (Ages 18+)

Registration is required.

Toddler Time is an interactive storytime that introduces toddlers to books, reading, and the love of language through stories, songs, and activities. Parents can discover fun ways to build the early literacy skills children need to learn to read! (ages 1-2)

Build reading readiness and kindergarten readiness skills with our Preschool Storytime program! This fun and educational program features longer books that are accompanied by a variety of activities, including flannel boards, dramatics, and songs.

(Ages 3-5)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.