NewsDecember 8, 2016

People enjoy themselves from several bars downtown with live music and food during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.

ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com
Andy Robert, dressed as Santa, places his arm around Rick Biri during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at The Rude Dog Pub Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com Andy Robert, dressed as Santa, places his arm around Rick Biri during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at The Rude Dog Pub Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com
The band Mike Renick Band & The Intention performs during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at Ragsdale Pub Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com The band Mike Renick Band & The Intention performs during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at Ragsdale Pub Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com
The band Ukes of Hazzard performs during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at The Bar, LLC Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com The band Ukes of Hazzard performs during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at The Bar, LLC Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com
Gina Matysik takes a photo at the photo booth by Inter-State Studio during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at  Ragsdale Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com Gina Matysik takes a photo at the photo booth by Inter-State Studio during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at Ragsdale Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com
From left, Christy Pittman, Tonya Friga, Robin Drury and Kristina LeGrand take a selfie during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at  Ragsdale Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com From left, Christy Pittman, Tonya Friga, Robin Drury and Kristina LeGrand take a selfie during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at Ragsdale Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com
From left, Pam Boyd, Jay Williams, Cindy Patrick and Cheryl Riley socialize during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at Ragsdale Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com From left, Pam Boyd, Jay Williams, Cindy Patrick and Cheryl Riley socialize during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at Ragsdale Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com
People enjoy themselves during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at  Ragsdale Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com People enjoy themselves during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at Ragsdale Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com
Andy Robert, dressed as Santa during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at The Rude Dog Pub Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com Andy Robert, dressed as Santa during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at The Rude Dog Pub Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com
People enjoy themselves during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at The Library Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com People enjoy themselves during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at The Library Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com
From left, Deanna Niederkorn, Marissa Scheffer, Melanie Watkins and Deborah Scheffer pose for a photo during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at The Rude Dog Pub Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com From left, Deanna Niederkorn, Marissa Scheffer, Melanie Watkins and Deborah Scheffer pose for a photo during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at The Rude Dog Pub Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com From left, Haley Yancey, Rebecca Yancey and Morgan Shepard pose for a photo during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at The Bar, LLC Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com From left, Haley Yancey, Rebecca Yancey and Morgan Shepard pose for a photo during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at The Bar, LLC Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com
Lia Beckett, left, and Jesse Pobst, right, during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at The Rude Dog Pub Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com Lia Beckett, left, and Jesse Pobst, right, during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at The Rude Dog Pub Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com
People enjoy themselves during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at The Rude Dog Pub Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com People enjoy themselves during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at The Rude Dog Pub Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com
Tj Cecil waits in line for food during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at The Library Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com Tj Cecil waits in line for food during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at The Library Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com
Bill Nelson, left, John Boyd, center, and Marshall Patterson, right, socialize during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at The Rude Dog Pub Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com Bill Nelson, left, John Boyd, center, and Marshall Patterson, right, socialize during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at The Rude Dog Pub Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com
Jason Harris during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at  Coin-Op Cantina Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com Jason Harris during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at Coin-Op Cantina Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com
From left, Mike Carver, David Rotolo, Scott Burgi and Meagan Carver eat food and drink during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at Coin-Op Cantina Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com From left, Mike Carver, David Rotolo, Scott Burgi and Meagan Carver eat food and drink during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at Coin-Op Cantina Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com
Penny Smith, left, and Tina Macklem, right, wait in line for food during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at The Rude Dog Pub Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com Penny Smith, left, and Tina Macklem, right, wait in line for food during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at The Rude Dog Pub Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com
Morgan Shepard, left, and Rebecca Yancey, right, laugh during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at The Bar, LLC Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com Morgan Shepard, left, and Rebecca Yancey, right, laugh during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash at The Bar, LLC Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.
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People enjoy themselves from several bars downtown with live music and food during the Happy Slapowitz Toy Bash Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. The event raises money and toys for Toys for Tots along with food and live music at each venue.

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