WSIU Almanac November 26, 2021

By Kevin Boucher

Published November 26, 2021 at 4:00 AM CST

In Williamson county, Marion's Magpie Market Days begin Friday December 3, 2021 at the Williamson County Fairgrounds. To learn more, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/4390948867679212

Effingham's Hometown Christmas runs next Friday, Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, browse to: https://www.visiteffinghamil.com/events/festivals/hometown-christmas

A fundraiser to benefit the annual Irish Festival and Celtic Fair will take place at 6:00PM, tomorrow, Saturday November 27, 2021 at the Varsity Center in Carbondale. You can learn
more about tomorrow's community benefit by visiting: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/irish-music-concert-and-fundraiser-tickets-210773347757

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Kevin Boucher

Kevin Boucher is a retired broadcaster. Most recently he was a news reporter for WSIU radio. He grew up watching nature programs including Mutual of Omaha’s wild kingdom and the many Jacques Cousteau specials which sparked his passion with nature. Kevin also is an avid hiker and loves seeing and writing stories about the many fascinating plants and animals we share our planet with. Kevin is married and has lived in Murphysboro since 1976, after living in many places, including Japan, as the son of a Navy officer.<br/><br/><br/>

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