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The Green Bear Project Launches High School Prevention Program
The Green Bear Project launched a new high school prevention program for 9th through 12th graders in area high schools for the 2022-2023 school year. The Green Bear Project was created in 2001 by Leasa Stone with a mission to educate the community about child abuse. Over the past 20 years, Green Bear has educated…
Survey for Chamber Members from SEMO Students
Students in the MC434 Public Relations Campaigns & Case Studies course – the senior-level PR capstone course at SEMO – are working on a campaign plan for Robinson Farms NxtGen, a new multipurpose events and hospitality venue in Cape County. In order to create their campaigns, they first want to have a better understanding of…
Saint Francis Offering Virtual Urgent Care
Beginning October 3, Saint Francis Healthcare System now offers convenient, virtual urgent care services for many health conditions. Patients can speak to a provider through a secure, interactive video visit on a smartphone, tablet or computer seven days a week from the comfort of their home or wherever they may be. “Virtual urgent care services…
Color Dash 2022 5K and Fun Walk Provides Free Cancer Screenings
The Saint Francis Foundation hosted their fourth annual Color Dash 5K and Fun Walk on Saturday, October 1, at Arena Park. The turnout for the 5K and one mile fun walk included 274 participants. More than $31,000 was raised to provide free cancer screenings to individuals in need throughout our community. For more information about…
Holiday Bazaar
The Old Town Cape Holiday Bazaar features vendors that offer locally grown, handcrafted, and homemade products such as winter produce, baked goods, candies, and artisan crafts. Guests can expect to find their favorite Cape Riverfront Market vendors, as well as new seasonal vendors. While you are shopping, be sure to get your photo with the…
Holiday Open House
The Annual Downtown Holiday Open House is a family-friendly event, which includes pictures with Santa, children’s activities in Santa’s Workshop, and horse-drawn carriage rides. Participating businesses will be decorated and waiting for you with holiday merchandise, in-store deals, and special events! 12/2/2022 5:00 PM Downtown Cape Girardeau Questions? Call (573) 334-8085
Parade of Lights
Head downtown for the annual Parade of Lights beginning at 5:00 PM on November 27th! The parade begins at the intersection of Broadway Street and West End Boulevard (Capaha Park entrance), continues East down Broadway toward the river, then turns right onto Main Street, and will end at 43 S. Main (Hutson’s Big Sandy Furniture…
Small Business Saturday
Make sure to #shopsmall and #eatlocal while you visit all of your favorite downtown businesses on Small Business Saturday! 11/26/2022 9:00 AM Downtown Cape Girardeau Questions? Call (573) 334-8085
Christmas Tree Lighting
Join Santa & Mrs. Claus as they light the thirty-foot Christmas tree! Kick-off the holiday season with Christmas music, fire pits, and local food vendors. 11/25/2022 5:00 PM Vasterling Suites Courtyard Questions? Call (573) 334-8085
Monster Mash Car Bash
Old Town Cape, Inc. will once again host the Monster Mash Car Bash in Downtown Cape Girardeau. This exciting family-friendly event is a creative spin on the traditional Trunk-or-Treat events that have grown in popularity over the years. On Sunday, October 30, from 4-5:30 p.m., families are invited to join us at 35 S. Spanish…