In case you have noticed blue cardboard-cutouts of a young boy and a young girl, these have been placed around various businesses to call attention to April being designated at Child-Abuse Awareness month. To learn more about the various initiatives visit: http://www.preventchildabuseillinois.org/
For more information about how you can recognize the possible signs of child abuse and how best to proceed if you suspect child abuse, visit: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/sites/default/files/resources/042016-CAP-packet.pdf
The United Way of Southeast Missouri is sponsoring a Kindergarten Jump Start program titled "Success by 6". To find out more visit: http://iluvlocalplaces.com/news/1723-united-way-sponsors-kindergarten-jump-start
In Murphysboro, the Oak Street Art and Fine Arts Fair will take place this Saturday, April 23rd, 2016 from 10AM to 5PM on Oak Street between 15th and 16th Streets. For more information see the flyer on this almanac, and you can also visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1021269757966590/
