Do you like taking pictures? In Marion the Little Egypt Arts Association is holding a photography contest...this contest is for everybody, all levels, and this year there is a Youth division. The chosen exhibits will on display beginning August 17th, BUT, if you want to enter, you need to submit your work by august 10th. For more information call 618–998–8530.
In the Richland County area, TOMORROW the Rotary Book Bus will be in Olney, you can check out books between 10AM and Noon and then from 6 to 7 tomorrow night. And the 6th annual "Join The Movement" fundraiser to fight Multiple Sclerosis is this Saturday in Olney...there are a variety of events including a handicapped accessible 5K walk, and a BBQ meal and auction Saturday at the Olney VFW. For a complete list of Olney and Richland County events visit their website: http://www.chambermaster.com/directory/jsp/events/dlg/Public_PrintSummary.jsp?ccid=356
In the garden, Nathan Johanning of the University of Illinois Extension Service says to make sure your freshly-picked tomatoes ripen in room temperature, and not in the refrigerator.
Music: ""My Romance" by the Red Garland Trio from the 2004 album titled "The Best of The Red Garland Trios" on Prestige records.
