RiverWalkers plan next downtown jaunt

The Pink Panther may turn up in Cape Girardeau this weekend.

And if it does, Old Town Cape RiverWalkers will be tickled pink.

Maps for this week's jaunt, a moderately paced walk in search of the Pink Panther, will be passed out at 10 a.m. Saturday at Grace's Cafe, located at the corner of Spanish and Themis. The event will take place, rain or shine.

Walkers of all skill levels are urged to participate. Routes range from one to three miles in length.

RiverWalkers have officially been walking in the downtown area since May 2001.

Special walks are scheduled as follows:

Jan. 19 -- Inspector Clouseau Pink Panther Prancearound.

Jan. 26 -- Walking a Winter Wonderland (Think Snow).

Feb. 2 -- Groundhog Day Dalliance (Go Punxatawney Phil).

Feb. 9 -- Jean B. Girardot Jaunt (Explore where the explorers explored.)

Feb. 16 -- River Rambleround (see our many views of the Mississippi River).