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Sikeston library hosts family night programs

Submitted by Alycia Dobrinick on Monday, December 12th, 12:00 pm
Sikeston library hosts family night programs

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - The Sikeston Public Library will hold their second family night program.

The family night program for kids from kingergarten through second grade will be held on Monday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m.

The featured book is "The Longest Christmas List Ever." Kids are invited to celebrate the holiday season with stories, songs, and crafts. There will also be cookies and hot chocolate available.

Space is limited to the first 30 children registered. You can register by calling the library at (573) 471-4140.

The first family night program was for kids ages 2-5. It was held on Monday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m.

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Santa to visit Sikeston Public Library

Submitted by Alycia Dobrinick on Friday, December 9th, 5:55 pm
Santa to visit Sikeston Public Library

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - Santa Claus is visiting the Sikeston Public Library.

He'll be visiting on Saturday, December 10th from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Kids are invited to visit with Santa.

There will be cookies, hot cocoa, and crafts.

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Sikeston Little Theatre presents "Annie, Jr."

Submitted by Alycia Dobrinick on Friday, December 9th, 11:00 am
Sikeston Little Theatre presents "Annie, Jr."

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - The Sikeston Little Theatre will present a play based on the story of Little Orphan Annie.

"Annie Jr." will be presented December 8-11. It's based on the Broadway musical, Annie. It's been adapted for young performers.

"Annie Jr." features the heart warming tale of a little orphan girl's journey from rags to riches.

Tickets are available at Collins music in downtown Sikeston. They cost $7 in advance or $8 at the door. If you live outside of Sikeston, you may call (573) 481-0255 to reserve seats.

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Fine-free week at Sikeston Public Library

Submitted by Alycia Dobrinick on Thursday, December 8th, 5:54 pm
Fine-free week at Sikeston Public Library

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - Fine-free week is underway right now at the Sikeston Public Library.

It runs through Saturday, December 10th. If you have an overdue book, just bring in a new toy or non-perishable food item in along with the overdue item and the library will forgive your fine.

Donations cannot be used to erase fines on books already returned. To see if you have any overdue books, just call the library at (573) 471-4140.

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Who's been naughty or nice this year?

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011, 11:00am
Who's been naughty or nice this year?

(KFVS) - A viewer sent us this picture of their pet Taco dressed as "Santa Paws."

Taco's lap might be too small, but we want to see pictures of your kids or pets sitting on Santa's lap. The pictures will be featured online and maybe on-air.

You can e-mail the pictures to cnews@kfvs12.com or upload them by clicking here. Don't forget to include your name, where you're from and who's in the picture.

All pictures of children should have the approval of the parents or guardian before submitting.

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Santa's coming to Sikeston Depot Museum

Submitted by Alycia Dobrinick on Tuesday, November 29th, 2:04 pm
Santa's coming to Sikeston Depot Museum

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - Santa Claus is coming to the Sikeston Depot Museum!

It's all part of family night at the museum on Friday, December 2nd. The event runs from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

'Santa at the Depot' will feature Santa in his sleigh, an ornament art project, a live Christmas painting, a Christmas carol sing-a-long, and two Christmas story readings.

Family night is free and open to the public. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, visit the Sikeston Depot Museum's web site or email them at depotmuseum@sbcglobal.net. You can also call them at (573) 481-9967.

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Leaders met to learn signs of child abuse

Submitted by Christy Hendricks
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011, 7:25pm
Leaders met to learn signs of child abuse

MINER, MO (KFVS) - Leaders from around southeast Missouri met Tuesday to learn more about the signs of child abuse and when it is time to report it.

The Missouri Bootheel Health Start Case Management Program sponsored the event.

Those in attendance learned what qualifies as physical and sexual abuse and some common things to look for in kids.

Experts say the number of kids abused is alarming and it's up to community members to put a stop to it.

"One in four girls will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday.  One in six boys," said Leasa Stone with Beacon Health Center.  "If you take that statistic and apply it to the latest Missouri census, 356,000 children in Missouri alone will be abused before their 18th birthday.  This is a serious problem."

Stone also talke about what to do when a child says they've been abused.

The goal of the meeting was to inform leaders about the issue in hopes that they will teach others.

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