
October Brings Color Changes and Halloween
This month we have 2 Holidays
October 13 – Columbus Day
October 31 – Halloween


Pancakes
What could be better on a cool, fall morning than pancakes?!!! We have a couple of recipes that your entire family is sure to love.
Lemon Soufflé Pancakes
Ingredients:
 3 eggs, separated
 1 cup cottage cheese
 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 
 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 2 tablespoons lemon juice
 2 tablespoons lemon zest
 1 tablespoon maple syrup
 2 teaspoons baking powder
 1/4 teaspoon salt
 warm maple syrup, for serving
Instructions:
 Beat the egg whites until stiff, then set aside.
 Combine in a food processor or blender the egg yolks, cottage cheese, flour, oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, baking powder, and salt, blending until smooth. Pour the batter into a bowl and fold in the egg whites.
 Drop batter by spoonfuls onto a hot, greased griddle or skillet. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until bubbles form. Flip cakes and brown the other side.
Serve with warm maple syrup.
Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes
Ingredients/Substitutions:
 Pumpkin Puree
 Eggs 
 Milk – Almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk, soy, or regular milk are all wonderful options.
 Vanilla extract
 Maple syrup
 Oat Flour – Oat flour is just finely ground oats. Feel free to make your own by blending rolled oats into a powder!
 Baking powder/Salt
 Pumpkin Pie Spice – Or ground cinnamon!
Instructions:
Whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, vanilla, and maple syrup.
 Add oat flour, baking powder, pumpkin spice, and a dash of salt.
 Mix just until well combined.
 Pour a scoop of batter onto a heated non-stick pan with oil or butter.
 Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side over medium heat, or until golden brown.
 Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
TIP: Serve these with a cozy Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte!
 https://cookieandkate.com/homemade-pumpkin-chai-latte/
Gateway Dueling Pianos at Scout Hall
Date & Location
 Fri, 10 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm
418 Broadway, Cape Girardeau, MO
Doors: 7:00 P.M.
 Show: 7:30 P.M.
 All Ages / Indoor
https://allevents.in/cape-girardeau/gateway-dueling-pianos-at-scout-hall/200028806505245
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Project Hope 2025
Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri
Date & Location
 Fri, 10 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm
Shawnee Park Center
835 South West End Boulevard, Cape Girardeau, MO
https://allevents.in/cape-girardeau/project-hope-2025/80001677420171
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Oktoberfest
Date & Location
 Sat, 11 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 am to 12:00 pm
35 S Spanish St, Cape Girardeau, MO
Fresh produce, baked goods and food vendors, homemade crafts, and other artisanal products at the Cape Riverfront Market!
Music at the Market: Disco Optico
 Entertainment: Henna Tattoos, Face Painting, & Hair Tinsel
https://allevents.in/cape-girardeau/oktoberfest/200027839809004
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Cape Riverfront Market
Date & Location
 Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 am to 12:00 pm
35 S Spanish St, Cape Girardeau, MO
Fresh produce, baked goods and food vendors, homemade crafts, and other artisanal products at the Cape Riverfront Market!
Music at the Market: Paul Smollen
 Demo at the Market:
 Entertainment: Henna Tattoos, Face Painting, & Hair Tinsel
https://allevents.in/cape-girardeau/cape-riverfront-market/200027894284346
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Oktoberfest ’25 at Annie Laurie’s!
Date & Location
 Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am to 02:00 pm
536 Broadway, Cape Girardeau, MO
https://allevents.in/cape-girardeau/oktoberfest-25-at-annie-lauries/200028889909547
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Mystic Market of SEMO Fall 2025
Date & Location
 Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am – Sun, 26 Oct, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Drury Plaza Hotel Cape Girardeau Conference Center
3351 Percy Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO
https://allevents.in/cape-girardeau/mystic-market-of-semo-fall-2025/200028042556456
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4th Annual Riverfront Fall Festival
Date & Location
 Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 11:00 am to 06:00 pm
Water Street and Riverfront, Cape Girardeau, MO
Join us for a scenic autumn adventure at the Riverfront Fall Festival. Enjoy a day of fun, food, and festivities!
Activities include:
 Kids zone
 Live Entertainment
 Biergarten
 Food Trucks
 Craft Vendors
https://allevents.in/cape-girardeau/4th-annual-riverfront-fall-festival/200027860638329
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