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WSIU Almanac Thursday December 2, 2021

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The Shawnee Group Sierra Club is sponsoring a free Zoom presentation on Thursday December 9, 2021 titled "Illinois Climate and Equity Jobs Act - CEJA: What is in it for us? Jobs, Justice and Community." The panel discussion begins at 7:00PM and a Q & A will take place as well. To learn more contact Jane Cogie at the following e-mail address: jane.cogie@gmail.com
Or, you can browse to: https://www.sierraclub.org/illinois/shawnee/events

On Saturday December 18, 2021 the public is invited to the Carterville Cemeteries for a Wreaths Across America Wreath-Laying event starting at 8:00AM. To learn more, visit: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/142993/overview/?relatedId=00

Then, on the same day, travel to a Wreath Laying Ceremony to the Mound City National Cemetary at 11:00AM. To learn more, browse to: https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/moundcity.asp
These Wreath Laying events honoring Veterans are sponsored by the Carterville Area Rotary Club and Harness Digital Marketing.

In Carbondale the annual Lights Fantastic Parade is this Saturday, December 4, 2021. On Sunday, December 5, 2021 the Southern Illinois Alternative Gift Fair will be held at the Carbondale Civic Center starting at 2:00PM.
To learn more about these, and other holiday events this weekend in Carbondale, just visit: https://lightsfantasticparade.com/

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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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WSIU Almanac | The Almanac is a weekday feature that provides an overview of events, happenings, and history of the world around us. Each episode provides a little "slice of life" about the day. Send information to us at almanac@wsiu.org or wsiuradio@wsiu.org.