Apr 18 Thursday
On Thursday, April 18, at 6:00 PM, the Mina Sauk Chapter of GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) will celebrate their Federation Day at Ozark Regional Library-Ironton. Hear about the group’s history; enjoy viewing digital photographs of flowers, stained glass, and local scenes by the Mertens; and learn some amateur photography tips. This program is best for 15 and older, but all are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be provided.
Watch for announcements about additional programs at ozarkregional.org or visit Ozark Regional Library System on Facebook or Instagram.
Apr 20 Saturday
Join us for an unforgettable morning of furry companionship and literary adventure at the Fredericktown library. Scout, a certified assistance dog, will visit the library on Saturday, April 20, from 10 AM-12 PM. We’ll read stories and take turns reading to Scout, who has been known to be soothed into a peaceful slumber with gentle reading. This program is generously sponsored by Modern Woodmen. Best for ages 6 and older.
The Green Bear Project welcomes you and your family and friends for a day full of fun on April 20.
A Day in the Park with Green Bear will feature interactive experiences for children, free food, drawings, activities, and a special appearance by Green Bear.
A Day in the Park with Green Bear will take place on Saturday, April 20, from 11 AM to 1:00 PM at Cape County Park South. The free event is for children of all ages and their families.
Apr 22 Monday
The Voices of the Ozarks project, which started in Fredericktown pre-COVID, will be renewed and expanded with a focus on family recipes and intergenerational dialogues in 2024!
The goal is to record approximately two (2) interviews per month (one in the Fredericktown library and one in the Ironton library) from April through December of 2024. These short audio recordings will be posted online with photos of the participants, the recipe, and a sample (when possible) to celebrate the past and present of Ozark cuisine. This program is designed to be a recorded dialogue between our older and younger generations, but participants are not required to bring someone with them.
Visit ozarkregional.org or call (573) 546-2615 for more information.
Apr 23 Tuesday
April is Volunteer Month and, once again, United Way of Southeast Missouri invites you to Get on the Bus!
Register to join us April 23 from 3-5 PM and April 24 from 11 AM to 1 PM for a fun-filled tour of United Way’s partner network. Riders on these free, two-hour tours will take a bus donated by Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority to visit multiple nonprofits in the United Way network, and Wednesday's tour includes lunch at one of our stops. These tours allow donors and volunteers to get a first-hand look at the collective power of the United Way network throughout Southeast Missouri and find new ways to get involved in the community.
Registration is required as seating is limited. Visit unitedwayofsemo.org/volunteer-month/ to register today!
The Southeast Missouri Symphony will close out its 2023-2024 season with a performance of Dvorak’s “New World” Symphony on April 23.
Also on the program will be the expressive Cello Concerto by British composer Sir Edward Elgar with special guest artist Julian Schwarz as the cello soloist. Schwarz has performed throughout the United States and internationally as a featured soloist with major orchestras and music festivals.
The concert will take place on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, starting at 7:30 pm, in the Bedell Performance Hall on Southeast’s River Campus.
Apr 24 Wednesday
Apr 27 Saturday
St. Francis Healthcare System will offer free skin cancer screenings on April 27.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, affecting millions of Americans every year. About one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.
The free skin cancer screenings will take place Saturday, April 27, from 8 a.m. to noon at Cape Radiation Oncology at Entrance 6 of St. Francis Medical Center. Appointments are required.
To schedule an appointment, please call (573) 331-5784.
The SEMO MS Walk will take place at 9:00 am on Saturday, April 27, at Capaha Park, Shelter #1.
The walk will raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for research for finding a cure for MS. Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic and often debilitating disease that impacts the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves.
Come join us to connect with others and walk toward a cure for MS, raise awareness, and also celebrate those living with the disease. Come for food, fun, raffles, and more!
For more information email Morgan at semo.ms.community@gmail.com
Join us for Kids Day at the Museum: Propaganda Posters of WW1 and WW2 on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10am to 2pm at The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library. This FREE interactive learning event will explore the significance of propaganda posters during World War I and World War II.
Activities will include: an interactive poster gallery featuring posters used by the U.S. and Europe; a hands-on workshop where kids can put their creativity to work and design their own posters to take home; and discussion sessions that will bring to life the stories behind some of the most influential propaganda posters.
Our monthly Kids Day at the Museum program is sponsored by The Boys and Girls Club of the Heartland, the Dexter Kiwanis Club, and the Sikeston Kiwanis Club.
To learn more, visit https://www.nssml.org/april24kd