Kids outside try to distract child actors inside the “It’s a Wonderful Life” Christmas window at Passe-temps Antiques during the annual Downtown Holiday Friday Open House in Cape Town Girardeau. (Southeast Missourian file)

Children enjoy a ride at the East Prairie Community Fair. (Southeast Missourian file)

A student dances at the Saxony Lutheran Ball. (Southeast Missourian file)

A youngster plays a game at Jackson Homecomers. (Southeast Missourian file)

Faye Langston, 5, and Princess Jasmine finish Faye’s nails during her princess makeover during Homecomers in Uptown Jackson on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 (Southeast Missourian File)

Special for Southeastern Missourian students dance at the Saxony Lutheran Graduate Ball on Saturday April 26, 2021, at the Elks Lodge in Cape Girardeau. (Southeast Missourian file)

Fans enjoy the Shipyard Music Festival in September. (Southeast Missourian file)

A rider performs on the first night of the Sikeston Jaycees Bootheel Rodeo on Wednesday August 11, 2021 (Southeast Missourian File)

Stephen Limbaugh Sr. accepts congratulations from Cape Girardeau Mayor Bob Fox after receiving the South East Missourian Spirit of America Award. (Southeast Missourian file)

Women perform at the annual VintageNOW fundraising show. (Southeast Missourian file)