Seminar to be held at Delmonico's today

There will be an open seminar featuring Dr. Hellen Greenblatt, chief scientist of the hyperimmune egg development project, at 6:30 p.m. today at Delmonico's restaurant in Jackson. She will discuss how the results of the project may support immune, joint, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular health. For more information, call 270-224-2542.

Birthday celebration for Thebes woman planned

THEBES, Ill. -- Lois Kelley will celebrate her 90th birthday from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Senior Citizen Building in Thebes. Friends, neighbors and relatives may come and wish her a happy birthday. No presents.

Cape Girardeau group to hold contra dance

The Cape Friends of Traditional Music and Dance will hold a contra dance from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church, 101 N. Fountain St. All moves are taught, and the dances will be walked through. Everyone is welcome; no partner, costume or experience is necessary. The requested donation is discounted for students. For more information, call John or Kathy Coffman at 334-4706, Judy Bradley at 334-5289 or John Boyd at 335-7315.

Polar Bear Plunge set for Saturday at park

The second annual Southeast Area Polar Bear Plunge will begin registration at noon Saturday at Lake Boutin in Trail of Tears State Park. The plunge will take place at 2 p.m. For more information, contact the Special Olympics Missouri's Southeast Area office at 334-2859 or e-mail Penny Williams at williams@somo.org.

East Prairie Valentine Pageant set for Feb. 3

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- The 2008 East Prairie Valentine Pageant is planned for 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the East Prairie High School auditorium. There are three age divisions for boys and 13 age divisions for girls. To enter or for more information, contact Kandi Staples at 573-649-2702 or Jean Barksdale at 573-649-2479. Entry deadline is Saturday. For additional information or to print a form, visit www.southeastpageants.com.

Mardi Gras brunch to be held by Magnolia Manor

CAIRO, Ill. -- Magnolia Manor in Cairo will host its third Mardi Gras Brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Food, drinks and live music will be provided by Dr. Richard Moore and Friends of Cape Girardeau. For reservations, call 618-734-0201. Proceeds from donations will benefit the upkeep of Magnolia Manor.

Boys and Girls Club to hold motown dance

The second annual Boys and Girls Club Motown Dance, "In The Name of Love," will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at the VFW Hall on Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau. Dinner will be provided by Port Cape. There will be a silent auction and raffle. For more information, call 335-7141.

-- From staff reports