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Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park hosts Easter Extravaganza April 16

JEFFERSON CITY – Team members at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park invite the public to hop on over for an Easter Extravaganza from noon to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Kids of all ages are invited to join us for a fun-filled day of crafts, games and more.    All activities will be located at the North Day-Use

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Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri ‘showers’ the community with personal care donation program

CAPE GIRARDEAU – “April Showers”, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s largest community service program, begins today when Girl Scouts, their troop leaders, families and friends help people in need by collecting personal care items throughout the region.   Over the last 24 years, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri has collected more than 25 million personal

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Red Cross offers Spring Severe Weather Tips     

CAPE GIRARDEAU – Spring means that severe storms might be right around the corner throughout portions of Southeast Missouri. The American Red Cross wants to remind everyone that, it’s important to prepare your home and family in the event of severe storms and tornadoes.  HOW TO STAY SAFE: Individuals are encouraged to download the free Red

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MDC Cape Nature Center to host turkey hunting programs, Wildflower Walk in April

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in April with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs! You can know how to hunt safely, too! Learn about wildlife identification, habits and habitats, regulations, safety, hunting strategies, equipment and game care this month at Cape Girardeau Nature Center.    Hunting: Selecting and Fitting a

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First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site hosts National Gardening Day event April 9

JEFFERSON CITY – First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site team members are hosting an event honoring National Gardening Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9.    The historic site maintains, plants and grows a variety of plants and gardens, including an heirloom vegetable garden, herb gardens and native plantings. Team members and

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