Community Events

The Carbondale Winter Farmer's Market takes place every Saturday inside the University Mall in Carbondale.  To learn more, visit:  http://www.carbondalemarket.com/

Illinois High School Seniors have until March 21, 2021 to  apply for the Conservation Achievement Scholarship. 

The Egyptian Area Agency on Aging is offering a program where the public can donate new socks to be given various foster care programs in southern Illinois.  For more information, browse to:  http://www.egyptianaaa.org/

The SIU Center for Service, Learning and Volunteerism is a place where SIU Students can learn about volunteer opportunities in southern Illinois.  To learn more call 453-7520.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is accepting applications for the Pathways Internship program, for summer work at Rend Lake.  To learn more, visit:  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/PrintPreview/588032700

The City of Carbondale is conducting its Christmas tree recycling program.  To learn more, call the city at 457-3275.

Applications for summer positions at Rend Lake are being accepted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  For more information you can call the Rend Lake Visitor Center at 618-724-2493.

The Anne West Lindsey District Library is sponsoring a Winter Reading Challenge.  To learn more, browse to:  https://www.facebook.com/AnneWestLindseyLibrary/photos/a.648327088605709/3258151054289953/

The office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal says the deadline to apply for the Small Equipment Grant program is Friday January 29, 2021.

The American Association of University Women, the Carbondale Branch is presenting a free online presentation on Tuesday January 12, 2021 titled "Election Results and Public Policy."

The Caritas Family Solutions annual Heart and Soul Gala is planned for February 6, 2021 starting at 7:00PM.

Ameren Illinois reminds customers about an income-qualified program that can help customers with their energy bills.  To learn more call 1-866-838-6918.

The American Association of University Women, Carbondale Branch, is sponsoring a free zoom program on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, titled "Election Results and Public Policy."

The public is invited to a Photography Exhibition at Southeastern Illinois College beginning February 2 2021.  To learn more, browse to:  https://www.sic.edu/audience/community-visitors/visual-and-performance-art/ella-elizabeth-hise-museum-of-regional-art/regional-photography-exhibit-submission-form

The University of Illinois Extension Service is sponsoring a free webinar on creating a winter bird habitat.  To learn more browse to:  https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2020-01-06-good-growing-webinar-create-winter-bird-haven

Illinois High School seniors who are very interested in careers in conservation or natural resources, can apply for the Illinois Conservation Scholarship.  

In Murphysboro, Sallie Logan Public library is working on a project documenting Jackson County veterans.  If you would like to become involved, call the Library at 684-3721.

The Southern Illinois Collaborative kitchen works to help those in need of food.  To learn more, visit:  https://www.facebook.com/SoIlColKitchen/

Marion Carnegie Library is offering Teen Craft Night this coming Monday.  For more information, browse  to: https://www.facebook.com/events/204850057706317/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A2%2C%22source_dashboard_filter%22%3A%22discovery%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22[%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22discover_filter_list%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22surface%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%7B%5C%22dashboard_filter%5C%22%3A%5C%22discovery%5C%22%7D%7D]%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

To check winter road conditions in Illinois IDOT says you can browse to:  https://gettingaroundillinois.com/winterconditions/

The annual  John A. Logan College Showman Shuffle will be conducted virtually in 2021.   To learn more information browse to:  https://www.jalc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2021_snowman_shuffle.pdf

The annual Heart and Soul Gala to support Caritas Family Solutions will be a virtual event.  It is planned for February 6, 2021.  To learn more, browse to:  https://caritasfamilysolutions.org/heart-soul-gala/

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Southern Illinois is asking for Christmas cards to be given out to homebound seniors and those living in assisted living centers.  The RSVP program is also accepting small gifts, such as hand lotions, lap blankets, and small decorations to be given out.

In Perry County Illinois, DuQuoin Tourism is sponsoring the Holiday Lights fair at the Fairgrounds.  To learn more visit:  https://www.duquointourism.org/

The Crosswalk Community Action Agency is taking applications for  the Home Energy Assistance Program.  To learn more, call 618-937-3581.

The West Frankfort Public Library is hosting a coloring program for adults on Thursday.  To learn more just browse to:  https://westfrankfortpubliclibrary.org/

The Mt. Vernon non-profit Jefferson County Toys for Kids is sponsoring the Envelope Challenge.  To learn more, visit: https://envelopechallenge.org/jeffcotoysforkids/?fbclid=IwAR06ZYSoHhiQCiT-HjKocAuOziZ6cGeC5p4L0B1SzBfSuDbWY3qZH5Nl9VU

Johnson County is the place this weekend for the Third Annual Christmas on the Square in Vienna.  To learn more, visit:  https://www.facebook.com/events/788449931949297/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A2%2C%22source_dashboard_filter%22%3A%22discovery%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22[%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22discover_filter_list%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22surface%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%7B%5C%22dashboard_filter%5C%22%3A%5C%22discovery%5C%22%7D%7D]%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

CASA of Franklin and Hamilton counties is helping those children served by the non-profit.  To become involved in CASA, call 618-438-0608 or send an email to:   casa@casafranklincounty.org