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1st Annual Southeast Missouri Pipes and Pumpkins event

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, October 16th, 2012, 3:28pm
1st Annual Southeast Missouri Pipes and Pumpkins event

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The First Annual Southeast Missouri Pipes and Pumpkins event will be Friday, October 26 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary at First Presbyterian in Cape Girardeau.

Participants can celebrate the ghoulish sounds of the pipe organ. Featured organist is Dr. David K. Lamb, Region V Councillor, American Guild of Organists. Also performing will be Mary Van Hoet-Miller, Dr. Dan Cotner and our own Roger Craft.

You can also hear "The Halloween Song" from Kate Broeckling and sing along to "Great Pumpkin Is Coming to Town" and "I'm Dreaming of the Great Pumpkin."

Other events include a Mysterious Meditation and costume parade.

The church says all ages are welcome and a free will offering will be received. You can click here to visit the church online.

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LeBounce event Oct. 16 to benefit Melaina's Magical Playland

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Saturday, October 13th, 2012, 10:00am
LeBounce event Oct. 16 to benefit Melaina's Magical Playland

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - A Cape Girardeau play centre will host "Boomerang at LeBounce: Giving back bounce by bounce" on Tuesday, October 16 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The event focuses on children with special needs and their families, with all proceeds benefitting Melaina's Magical Playland.

“LeBounce wanted to create an event dedicated to children who have special needs, but also to go beyond a night of fun to a lasting impact on the community,” said Maddy Bruegging, General Manager at LeBounce in Cape Girardeau. “Melaina’s Magical Playland will receive all proceeds from 'Boomerang at LeBounce: Giving back bounce by bounce.'”

Melaina’s Magical Playland is an all-inclusive and fully-accessible playland under development in Cape Girardeau County.

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Exploding pumpkins, slime making, dissections to be featured at Halloween Science Night

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Thursday, October 11th, 2012, 3:54pm
Exploding pumpkins, slime making, dissections to be featured at Halloween Science Night

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - Southeast Missouri State University is inviting children ages five to 12 to learn about science at the free Halloween Science Night on October 27.

During the event, children will be transformed into scientists and will have the opportunity to see exploding pumpkins, star gaze, watch things that glow, learn about owls and carnivorous plants and participate in gooey, gross and awesome activities at the event planned from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Registration will be held in Robert A. Dempster Hall with activities throughout the night in Dempster, Magill and Rhodes halls.

“This program was the brain-child of Dr. Marcus Bond and Dr. Rachael Morgan-Theall in our chemistry department. The point of the night is to bring kids to campus to visit the science labs so they can see how cool science really is,” said Christy Mershon, assistant director of Extended and Continuing Education.

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Mo. State Hwy. Patrol offers Halloween safety tips

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, October 10th, 2012, 12:14pm
Mo. State Hwy. Patrol offers Halloween safety tips

(KFVS) - Missouri State Highway Patrol Superintendent Ron Replogle is encouraging everyone to plan ahead on Halloween and offers some safety tips.

Replogle says safety is an important part of a fun Halloween. Here are some tips:

MOTORISTS

  • Motorists are reminded to pay attention for trick-or-treaters of all ages.  Young children excited by Halloween could dart in front of a vehicle. Slow down, and drive with extra caution. If you are headed to a costume party, make sure the costume doesn’t hamper your vision while you’re driving to the event! Motorists picking up and dropping off trick-or-treaters may increase the number of vehicles on the road, therefore affecting traffic patterns. Please be courteous and stay alert.

TRICK-OR-TREATERS

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Send holiday cheer to troops with 'Holiday Mail for Heroes' program

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, October 9th, 2012, 3:10pm
Send holiday cheer to troops with 'Holiday Mail for Heroes' program

(KFVS) - The American Red Cross will be collecting and distributing cards that send words of encouragement, gratitude and cheer to America's heroes for the holiday season.

Between Oct. 1 and Dec. 7, Americans can give something that means something by sending a card of thanks and support to members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families.

The Red Cross is inviting the public to send messages of thanks and holiday cheer until Dec. 7 by mailing them to:

Holiday Mail for Heroes
P.O. Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456

To ensure that cards are delivered on time for the holidays, the Red Cross says they must be postmarked no later than Dec. 7. Individuals are asked to refrain from sending "care packages," monetary donations or using glitter or any other kinds of inserts with the cards.

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4th Annual GAPS Autism Walk held in Cape Girardeau

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Saturday, October 6th, 2012, 11:31am
4th Annual GAPS Autism Walk held in Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The Fourth Annual GAPS (Giving Autistics’ Parents Support) Autism walk took place Saturday in Cape Girardeau.

It was from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 755 South Kingshighway.

Hundreds of people showed up and had lots of fun activities like bean toss, face painting, soda walk, bounce house, and much more.

A lot of teams were formed, as well as others that came to show their support.

Teams participated in the walk that went into the neighborhood nearby and back.

All proceeds will help fund the GAPS program in 2013. $10,000 was the goal and SEMO Alliance of Disability Independence (SADI) organizers feel they will meet that goal. 

Online: SADI

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Cape Girardeau library to host 'Born Learning' event

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, October 5th, 2012, 12:54pm
Cape Girardeau library to host 'Born Learning' event

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The Cape Girardeau Public Library will host a Born Learning event on Saturday, October 6.

The event will be at 11 a.m. and the theme is "Leaves." It is for children ages birth to six years old.

The library is located at 711 North Clark Street and hours include:

  • Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, you can call the library at 573-334-5279 or click here to visit them online.

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