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1st Class Travel adds Certified Disney Travel Agent to office
Please join us in celebrating the addition of a certified Disney Travel Agent to the 1st Class Travel office. Agent, Amber Schulz, a long-time Disney fan, holds the title and is excited to help others experience the magic of Disney. Schulz has been traveling to Disney Parks for many years. She has visited both Disney…
Travel Presentation – Cruise Southern Europe
Come learn about this unforgettable springtime vacation on September 10 at 6:00 p.m. at Notre Dame. Travel dates are March 28-April 11, 2025. This amazing trip has 2 days in Lisbon, Portugal followed by an 11- night cruise aboard the Norwegian Star with stops in Spain, Morocco, Gilbraltar, and Portugal! To RSVP, call/text 573-651-0088 or…
Options for Women, Help for Families Annual Fundraising Banquet
Options for Women, Help for Families Annual Fundraising Banquet is our main fundraiser of the year. 2024’s featured speaker is Kailee Perrin, who is an amazing pro-life witness. She will share her story. 10/08/2024 Please RSVP to director@optionsforwomencape.com or call office 573-275-0420.
NAACP Branch 4058 Annual Freedom Fund Dinner
Join the Cape Girardeau NAACP Branch 4058 for the 2024 Annual Freedom Fund Dinner on Saturday, November 2nd at 6:00 PM at Shawnee Park Center. Guest speaker Dr. William Cooper is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Marietta, Dr. Cooper specializes in surgical procedures of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus,…
Mercy Health Foundation – Annual Golf Classic
The annual golf classic is held each year at Dalhousie Golf Club, bringing members of our community together to provide for the needs of Mercy Hospital Southeast patients. Your sponsorship or donation will support patients utilizing our services and ensure access to compassionate and exceptional health care. These patients are our family, our friends, our…
Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau, MO, Honored for Exceptional Philanthropic Contributions
The Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau, MO, has been recognized as one of only 11 Zonta clubs across the United States to receive a prestigious award for their outstanding philanthropic contributions during the past biennium. With over 1,075 Zonta clubs international, this honor highlights the Cape Girardeau Club’s dedication to advancing the status of women…
Zonta Club of Cape helps Crisis Aid House of Hope
Zonta members came together before their membership meeting to assemble Hygiene Bags. These essential bags will be donated to The Crisis Aid International House of Hope, providing much-needed support and care to those in need. Learn more about this incredible organization here: Crisis Aid International House of Hope. Join us and make a difference in…
Transportation Key to Business Growth
Last week I had the opportunity to attend a meeting with several community and business leaders in the region to talk about some access limitations for transportation here in our area. While there is no easy solution to solving complex transportation planning issues, it is certainly an important conversation to have if we want to…
A Workforce in Flux
Formally established in 1894, Labor Day is a federal holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September each year. “Labor” is a key part of our regional economy and critical for business success, today is a wonderful day to reflect on that. Historically, Labor Day started as a recognition of “Organized Labor” or Labor Unions…