Church will serve up chicken and dumplings

A chicken and dumplings dinner complete with green beans, cole slaw, mashed potatoes, ham, corn, dessert and drink will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. April 17 at Hobbs Chapel United Methodist Church, 3024 Highway 177, just north of the Cape Girardeau city limits. Carryouts available. An antique collectibles and quilt sale will also take place. Call 334-3080 for more information.

Fish, chicken supper scheduled for Friday

BELLCITY, Mo. -- Sponsored by the Bell City Community Betterment Association, a fish and chicken supper including dessert and beverage will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Bell City Community Building, Route N.

Benefit fish fry planned to aid animal shelter

ANNA, Ill. -- A benefit fish fry will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday for PAWS Inc., Pets Are Worth Saving Inc., at Lou's Room, 109 W. Vienna, Anna. All proceeds from the all-you-can-eat meal will support PAWS programs including the no-kill adoption center in Anna.