Community digest 3/27/08

Cross Trails offers free screenings, education

Cross Trails Medical Center will be offering free diabetes screenings and education from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. today at the Cape Area Family Resource Center, 1202 S. Sprigg St. The screenings are open to all ages, and no appointment is necessary. A fasting blood glucose level test will be provided. Fasting after midnight is required. Sponsored by the Community Caring Council and the Primary Care Coalition with funding provided by Missouri Foundation for Health. For more information contact Kay Azuma 651-3747, extension 104.

Scott County Republicans to meet in Sikeston

SIKESTON, Mo. — The Scott County Republican Committee will eat at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Grecian Steak House in Sikeston. The meeting is at 6 p.m.

Cape Friends to hold contra dance April 5

A free contra dance beginners' session will be held from 6:45 to 7 p.m. April 5 at Christ Episcopal Church, 101 N. Fountain St.in Cape Girardeau. A contra dance to live music by Quittin Time will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m., and a bonus swing dance workshop will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Lincoln Day features state, national candidates

SIKESTON, Mo. — Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. April 5 at the Clinton Building in Sikeston for Tri-County Lincoln Day. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Local, state and national candidates will be the featured speakers.

Magnolia Manor holds spring luncheons

CAIRO, Ill. — The first of Magnolia Manor's spring luncheons will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 8. A donation is requested, and reservations (requested by April 4) may be made by calling 618-734-0201. All proceeds are used for the upkeep of the manor.

Drury Relay for Life team sponsors bowl-a-thon

A bowl-a-thon will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 19 at West Park Lanes to benefit the American Cancer Society. Sponsored by the Drury Hotels/Drury Southwest Relay for Life team, the public event offers bowlers who want to support the fundraising event a chance to win attendance prices, participate in a 50/50 raffle and bowl. Register your lane at www.westparklanes.com or call 334-1047.

Quilts may be entered at Dogwood-Azalea Festival

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Show your favorite quilts or other quilted items at the 40th annual Dogwood-Azalea Festival from April 17 to 20 at the United Methodist Church, 1210 E. Marshall St. in Charleston. Participants can offer items for sale or display only. Call the church at 573-683-6188 or Annette Robertson at 573-683-0472 by April 11 so space can be organized. Participants should bring quilted items to the church April 14 and no later than noon April 15.

Relay For Life dinner auction set for May 3

The Drury Hotels and Drury Southwest Relay team will host a dinner auction May 3 at Deerfield Lodge. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Contact Connie or Carol at 335-3134 for more information.

Anna-Jonesboro class of 1998 to hold reunion

The Anna-Jonesboro High School class of 1998 will hold a reunion at 6:30 p.m. May 24 at Stone Creek Golf Club in Makanda, Ill. Classmates should contact ajchs98@hotmail.com.

— From staff reports