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Every Tuesday at 6:42 a.m. and 8:42 a.m., Brenda Newbern provides a rundown of some of the events happening in the Cape Girardeau Area. Brenda is the Executive Director of the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau.To find out about more events happening in the area, check out visitcape.com/events.Local support for this program comes from Bobby & Elizabeth Gray of Gray & Co - Concierge Real Estate Team.

All About Cape: Basketball, Crafts and Christmas Shopping

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There’s good news and bad news. First the bad news: Football season is coming to a close very soon, with the Redhawks’ regular season ending on Saturday, November 17. But that means it’s basketball time now! The season begins with Southeast’s first non-exhibition home game on Monday, November 12. It’s exciting, high-energy fun designed to make every family member – from oldest to youngest – smile and cheer.

The arrival of basketball season means the holidays are close. If you haven’t started planning your Thanksgiving and Christmas décor, you’re already behind. But don’t worry; we’ve got an easy solution. You’ll find exactly what you need for a standout holiday display at the Arts and Crafts Extravaganza on November 17 and 18. With just two stops – the Osage Centre and Show Me Center – you’ll discover everything from decorations to candles to pottery to toys to delicious treats and more – all handmade.

Not only will you find décor that suits any taste – from “Fixer Upper” farmhouse chic to a sleek, modern look – it’s also a gift shopper’s paradise. Think unique, impressive and guaranteed to make them smile. Plus, most people consider a handmade gift more thoughtful. You don’t have to tell them you didn’t make it.

Once you’re in the Christmas mood and visions of sugarplums are dancing in your head, finish checking off your list at Cape’s locally owned shops. According to a Google survey, one-fourth of shoppers purchase holiday gifts from a store they’ve never visited before. So chances are the perfect item is waiting – whether it’s a festive wooden sign to hang next to the tree or a vintage toy for your favorite kiddos.

Get a complete listing of the holiday happenings going on this week and beyond at VisitCape.com/Events.

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