Lynwood Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau will host "Judgement House" from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Judgement House is a presentation that takes participants through a series of rooms where they see a drama unfold. The drama will be titled "Shots Fired," a story about being ready for life's twists and turns. Passes are available for $2 at the church office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. For more information, call 334-3964.
The East Missouri Action Agency in Cape Girardeau County is looking for volunteers to provide free tax counseling and basic income tax return preparation during the next filing season. The Internal Revenue Service will provide free training and all of the materials needed to prepare basic individual income tax returns After training, volunteers are asked to give at least eight hours per week at the EMAA outreach office in Cape Girardeau. Class will be held the week of Jan. 10 in Park Hills, Mo. Transportation provided. Volunteers need basic computer skills, but accounting experience is not required. To volunteer, contact Erin Gotto at 334-5533, extension 2101, or at egotto@eastmoaa.org.
The First Baptist Church of Cape Girardeau will host its Halloweenfest from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the church activities center. The event features a walk-through candy giveaway, games, and hot dogs, chili and soup. The community is invited to the free event. For more information, call 335-6006.
The Harlem Ambassadors vs. the THRIVE Hometown Heroes game will begin at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Cape Girardeau Central Junior High School. The event will consist of several ball-handling tricks, high-flying dunks and family comedy. Tickets can be purchased at the Cape Girardeau and Jackson Chambers of Commerce, Country Mart in Jackson and HealthPoint Plaza in Cape Girardeau or at the door. All proceeds will benefit THRIVE students. For more information, contact Stacy Taylor at 651-3747 extensions 118 or thrive@communitycaringcouncil.org.
The Bethel Assembly of God Church in Cape Girardeau will host its Fall Fiesta Festival from 4 to 7 p.m. today as a safe alternative for Halloween. There will be games to play for candy prizes, cake walk, drama skits, face painting, crafts, an obstacle course, and free nachos and drinks. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 335-5531.
The Jackson Knights of Columbus will hold a whole hog sausage and pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. on Nov. 7 at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center in Jackson. The cost of admission is a donation at the door. All proceeds will be given to the Jackson Food Pantry.
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