LOCAL UPDATE: OLD-FASHIONED BARN DANCE SCHEDULED

The Cape Friends of Old Time Music and Dance will host an old-fashioned barn dance on Friday, Nov. 20, at Hanover Lutheran Church, 2949 Perryville Road, in Cape Girardeau.

The evening will begin with a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m., followed by a dance from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Joe Surdyk will call the dance with Max and Ann drake performing old time tunes on guitar and fiddle.

Each dance is taught beforehand. No experience is necessary and all ages are welcome. Bring a covered dish. Donation $3. Musicians interested in learning how to play square dance or contra dance music are also invited.

For more information, call (573) 334-5289.