Community Events

The SIU Museum is hosting an exhibit of the Shawnee National Forest.  The exhibit consists of photographs of the 1930s and 1940s. 

The Williamson County Historical Society is hosting a book signing on Sunday January 26th, 2020 in Marion.  For more information visit:  https://www.facebook.com/events/williamson-county-historical-society/williamson-county-book-signing/463864867553468/

The L-I-H-E-A-P Energy Assistance Program is accepting applications.  For more information call the Crosswalk Community Action Agency at 618-937-3581.  You can also browse to:  http://crosswalkcaa.com/energy-assistance-liheap/

You can donate blood at the SIU Carbondale Student Center on January 22nd  between 10:00AM and 2:00PM.  For more invormation, visit:  https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=62901

In Mount Vernon, the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce's New Member breakfast is planned for Friday, January 24th.  To learn more, browse to:  https://www.facebook.c

The Olney Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the 4th Annual Olney Chocolate Tour, on February 7th starting at 10:00AM.  To learn more, browse to:  https://www.facebook.com/events/442785846639781/

The United Nations Association of the United States, the Southern Illinois Chapter, is hosting their annual meeting and potluck dinner, starting at 5:30PM on Sunday, January 26th, 2020.  The event will take place in Carbondale at the Epiphany Lutheran Church.  To learn more browse to:  https://unausa.org/chapter/southernil/

The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is hosting their new member breakfast on January 24th.  For more information, visit:  https://www.southernillinois.com/

The Land of Lincoln Americorps and RSVP of Southern Illinois are partnering with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office are hosting a Prescription Drug Take-Back Event on Friday, January 17th 2020 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM.

The Sustainability Council at SIU Carbondale is hosting two Green Fund workshops this semester.  The first one will take place on January 22nd, 2020 at Morris Library in Room 752.

The Women's Center in Carbondale is gearing up for the annual Taste of Chocolate, planned for  February 7th, 2020.  To learn more, call the Women's Center at 618-549-4807. Or, browse to:  http://www.thewomensctr.org/index.php/taste-of-chocolate-2

In Mount Vernon, the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is holding their new membr breakfast on January 24th, starting at 7:30AM.

The University of Illinois Extension Service is hosting a Leather Workshop on Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 at the Murphysboro Extension Office on Ava Road in Murphysboro.  To find out more, visit:  https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2020-01-07-visual-arts-leather-workshop

The Cape Parks, Winter Garage Sale is planned for Saturday January 4th, 2020.  To learn more about this community event, browse to:  https://www.facebook.com/events/719996181837861/

In Cape Girardeau, the New Year's Eve Epic Glow Run takes place tomorrow night at 6:00Pm on the Osage Trail.  To learn more, visit:  https://www.facebook.com/events/501679427278345/

The annual Taste of Chocolate in support of the Women's Center  is planned for February 7th, 2020.  For more information, browse to:  https://www.facebook.com/events/439210950321003/?notif_t=event_calendar_create&notif_id=1576093933811859

The Snowman Shuffle, at John A. Logan College, is planned for January 4th, 2020.  For more information, call 618-985-2828 Extension #8502.  Or, visit:  https://www.jalc.edu/files/uploads/global/logan_fitness/pdfs/2020_snowman_shuffle.pdf

The American Red Cross is sponsoring a Blood Drive on Friday December 27th, 2019, at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro, running from 11:00AM until  3:00PM.

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking the public's input on the State's roads.  To fill out the survey browse to:  http://www.idot.illinois.gov/

In Mount Vernon, the Jefferson County Historical Society presents Saturday morning coffee hour, starting at 10:00AM.  For more information, browse to:  https://historicjeffersoncountyil.com/

The Healthy Southern Illinois Delta Network is offering a series of free workshops on managing of chronic diseases.  To learn more, call Southern Illinois Healthcare at 618-457-5200.

In Union County, the Bald Knob Cross of Peace is hosting a special service on Friday,  December 20th, 2019.  For more information, visit:  https://southernmostillinois.com/event/blue-christmas-service/

In Williamson County, the Marion Carnegie Library presents the Grinch Story Hour tomorrow starting at 10:00AM.  For more information, browse to:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/calendar-of-events/

In Murphysboro, the Jackson CEO is hosting a murder mystery dinner on December 21st to raise funds to help young people become involved in entreprenurship.  For more informatio, visit: https://www.jacksonceo.org/

In Marion, the 3rd annual Community Christmas Dinner is planned for December 25th, starting at 11:00AM.  The community event takes place at the Marion First Church of God.  To learn more, browse to:

http://chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/docs/tempfile52202065.pdf

Carbondale Public Library presents Spanish Immersion Storytime, Saturday, December 14th, 2019 starting at 10:30AM.  To learn more, browse to:  http://carbondalepubliclibrary.org/calendar/