By By: Jennifer Fuller
Carbondale, IL – The University of Illinois Extension in Marion is hosting a program for diabetics this afternoon. The seminar is at 1:30pm in the Marion office. For more information or to register, call (618)993-3304.
The American Red Cross is hosting several blood drives today. All drives are from 1:00pm-6:00pm and can be found:
Wal-Mart, DuQuoin
University Mall, Carbondale
John A Logan College, Carterville
Williamson County Pavilion, Marion
Knights of Columbus, Benton
Youth and Recreation Center, Murphysboro
For more information, call (800) RED CROSS.
The Annual Rend Lake Fireworks Festival is this weekend. Events will be July 4 at the Rend Lake Dam and Visitors Center. Display begins at 9:30pm. For more information, call (618)438-2121.
The DuQuoin State Fair has announced its Grandstand lineup for 2010. Headliners include Lee Ann Womack, Dierks Bentley, Styx and more. The fair runs August 27-September 6. Call (618)542-1515 for more information.