Concert to be held to benefit feral cats

CAIRO, Ill. -- Terry Parker and Sallie Goodin of Charleston, Mo., will present an organ-piano concert at 4 p.m. Sunday at Mighty Rivers Regional Worship Center (formerly Cairo Baptist Church), 10th and Poplar Streets in Cairo, to benefit "Project Kitty City." The concert will include sacred, classical and contemporary Christian music, and will conclude with a Broadway medley sing-along. There is no admission charge, but an offering will be taken during the concert. "Project Kitty City" is a trap-neuter-return program implemented by the Rev. Larry Potts and his wife, Sandy, in an attempt to get the feral cat population in downtown Cairo under control. Partnering with the Animal Health Center in Charleston for the past three years, "Kitty City" has had 37 female cats spayed, 29 male cats neutered, five euthanized and has found homes for 60 cats or kittens. "Project Kitty City" is a not-for-profit organization and depends solely on donations, memorial gifts and local fund-raisers. Participants in the program attempt to trap feral cats, treat the cats, vaccinate and neuter them. It returns the cats to their colonies to live a safer, healthier life. The program includes daily feeding and watering. The city of Cairo has donated the garage area of the old city hall as a feeding station.

Youth group fasts to fight world hunger

The First Church of God youth group in Cape Girardeau will fast this weekend as part of World Vision's 30-Hour famine. The youths are taking part in the national event to raise awareness and funds to fight worldwide hunger. World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to help children and their communities fight poverty.

Calendar

Today

* Harmony Church will hold a Marriage Enrichment Seminar with guest speakers Dr. Dan Rhodes and his wife, Jan Rhodes, from 3 until 6 p.m., followed by fellowship. Harmony is six miles east of Marble Hill on Highway 34.

* St. Ambrose School in Chaffee, Mo., will have its annual dinner and auction at 5 p.m. in the parish center. Kettle beef and chicken and dumplings or dressing will be served.

* St. John United Church of Christ will have its chili and stew supper and country store, beginning at 4 p.m. at the church, 2.5 miles west of Fruitland on Highway FF.

* Legacy Five from Franklin, Tenn., will be in concert at 6:30 p.m., at the Malden Community Center. Also featured will be Dayspring from Ellsinore, Mo. and the Rivermen from Jackson. Master of Ceremonies will be the Rev. Luther Rhodes of the First General Baptist church in Jackson.

* Jack Spade will speak at the Southside Baptist Church, 8905 Hackberry, at 7 p.m.

* Adults 55 and older are invited to join the Oasis Club (Older Adults Still in Service) from the Christian Faith Fellowship, 4250 Route K in Cape Girardeau, 8:30 a.m. at Cedar Street restaurant. For more information call 651-4888.

Sunday

* Harmony Church, six miles east of Marble Hill on Highway 34, will celebrate Old Fashioned Day. Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m., and worship service at 10:30 a.m., followed by a carry-in lunch at noon in the new Family Life Center. Games and fun will be available for all in the afternoon. Everyone is welcome.

* A day of relaxation, prayer and learning more about St. Vincent de Paul is scheduled from 2 to 7 p.m. at Vinney's in Perryville, Mo. The Rev. Dan Thiess, the new father adviser for Vincentian Marian Youth, will guide the group through the day. Mass and supper will be part of the experience. The event is free and open to all adults 18 years old and up. RSVP to the VMY office at (573) 547-3300. Leave a message if no one answers.

* Immanuel Lutheran Church and school celebrates its 140th anniversary at 3 p.m. at the church, with buffet meal and entertainment at 4:30 p.m. in the school gym in Perryville, Mo.

* Jack Slade will speak at Southside Baptist Church at 10:30 a.m.

* (W/ mug of Hogan) A revival will begin today and run through Wednesday at the Jackson Free Will Baptist Church, 611 Blanche St. The Rev. Roger Hogan, of the Farmington Free Will Baptist Church, will be the speaker. Sunday services will be at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. A basket dinner will be served at noon. Monday through Wednesday services will begin at 7 p.m.

* Choirs and ensembles from several area churches will participate in Praise Sing at 4:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1289 Lexington Ave. The public is invited to attend the musical celebration. Sandwiches will be provided by the church's choir.

Tuesday

* Halloween Alternative party, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Scott City First Assembly of God Fellowship Hall. Games, puppets, music and lots of candy. Parents of children who are attending are asked to come too.

* Trunks of Fun, 6 to 8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 1289 Lexington Ave. The church parking lot will be full of decorated trunks filled with candy for children.

Wednesday

* Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship International will meet today at the Drury Lodge, in Cedar St., from noon to 1 p.m. The Rev. Cy Smith will be a guest speaker. For questions, call Bob Nations at (573) 450-5902 or e-mail at bobnations@excite.com.

* Lutherans For Life will present a discusson, "Amendment 2, What's it all About," 7 p.m. in the meeting room of Hanover Lutheran Church, 2949 Perryville Road in Cape Girardeau.

A physician from Missourians Against Human Cloning will lead the discussion, sponsored by the Trail of Tears Lutherans for Life Group.