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  • Nov 13 Thursday

    It Takes a Village Parenting Group

    Carbondale Public Library
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, every day through Nov 13, 2025.

    Join Ms. Sarah for community connection and baby playtime. This meeting is for caregivers of babies 0-18 months in the thick of it – tired, joyful, uncertain, healing, growing – to connect with other caregivers in the community. Resources and community info will be available each week as well.

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  • Nov 18 Tuesday

    Fall Storytime

    Carbondale Public Library
    Every week through Nov 25, 2025.
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Enjoy stories, songs, movement, ASL, and lots of playful learning with Ms. Sarah! Best for ages 0-6 years old. We welcome all children and learning styles! Let us know how we can support making storytime a joyful experience for your child.

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  • Nov 21 Friday

    South District Elks Free Children's Orthopedic Clinic

    Marshall Browning Hospital
    FREE
    02:00 PM - 04:00 PM on Fri, 21 Nov 2025

    The South District Elks Lodges in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation will sponsor a Free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Friday November 21, 2025. The clinic is from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and is by appointment only. To make an appointment call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 800-272-0074 between the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. There are no charges for any services at this clinic. No medical referral is necessary for the clinic. The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development.
    The Elks will hold the clinic at the Marshall Browning Hospital, 900 North Washington Street, Du Quoin. Dr. Alan Froehling from Mount Vernon will be the clinician.

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  • Nov 25 Tuesday

    Fall Storytime

    Carbondale Public Library
    Every week through Nov 25, 2025.
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Enjoy stories, songs, movement, ASL, and lots of playful learning with Ms. Sarah! Best for ages 0-6 years old. We welcome all children and learning styles! Let us know how we can support making storytime a joyful experience for your child.

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Upcoming Events
Trick or Treat the Rend Lake Visitor Center
Join Rend Lake Park Rangers and community members for a spooktacular day of family-friendly fun at the Rend Lake Visitor Center! This event is free and open to all! Daycares, preschools, homeschools, and other community groups are welcome to attend! Large groups (>10) should register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RPGQ9QL or call 618-724-2493

Enjoy:
A live snake program starting at 10am
Trick-or-treating & candy with residents of Heritage Woods of Benton and treats and resources with Crosswalk Community Action Agency
A glow-in-the-dark scavenger hunt (fun for kids of all ages) in the Exhibit Hall
Halloween-themed sensory activities courtesy of Seeking Sensory
Costumes are encouraged, and all ages are welcome!
Surviving the Holidays GriefShare
GriefShare “Surviving the Holidays” allows attendees to lend support and acceptance of each other’s grieving process in a safe, caring environment. A 40-minute video will be shown that features advice from people who have faced the holidays after the loss of a loved one. There will be time for discussion after the video.

Participants will receive a “Holiday Survival Guide” that contains over 30 encouraging readings, helpful charts and tips to manage the holiday season. Tips include how to treasure past family traditions while creating new traditions and how to cope with the overwhelming feelings of sadness while juggling the social events of the holiday season. The goal for this seminar is to help participants find ways to honor their loved ones while putting themselves on the path towards healing and well-being.

This event is free and open to the public; pre-registration is requested to ensure there are enough materials for everyone. For more information or to register for this event, please call 217.899-9418 or e-mail trinitygriefshare@yahoo.com.
Learning in Retirement: Justice David K. Overstreet: The Inner Working of the Supreme Court of Illinois and Its Core Values
Justice David K. Overstreet: The Inner Workings of the Supreme Court of Illinois and Its Core Values
Justice David K. Overstreet of the Illinois Supreme Court will be the featured speaker at the October 15 meeting of Southern Illinois Learning in Retirement (SILIR). Justice Overstreet will discuss the Supreme Court of Illinois and its inner workings, including his work as a liaison to several of its thirty committees, boards, and commissions. He is a member of the Illinois Judicial Conference which establishes the Strategic Agenda for the Illinois Courts.
A Mt. Vernon native, Justice David K. Overstreet practiced law in central and southern Illinois after receiving his law degree from the University of Tennessee. Justice Overstreet was appointed circuit judge in the Second Judicial Circuit in 2007, elected in 2008, and retained in 2014. He was assigned to the Fifth District Appellate Court in 2017 and elected in 2018. Justice Overstreet was elected to the Illinois Supreme Court from the Fifth Judicial District in 2020.
The SILIR monthly meeting is free and open to the public. The meeting will be held at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Chautauqua in Carbondale. The presentation begins at 10:30 am. A coffee and social hour begins at 9:30 am. For more information, you may refer to the website: https://conferenceservices.siu.edu/silir or call SIU Events and Outreach at 618-536-7751.
Makanda Vulture Fest
The beautiful season of Fall is upon us, and the delightful residents of Makanda are gearing up for their much-loved Vulture Festival!
Picture this: a weekend extravaganza celebrating vibrant colors, rich culture, and the joyful "Jeax de Vivre." Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 18th and Sunday, October 19th—it's going to be a blast! What's on the agenda, you ask? Well, get ready for some toe-tapping Live Music, tantalizing local food trucks, the enchanting creations of our talented local artists, and so much more. It's going to be an event to remember!
Learning in Retirement Announces Classes
LEARNING IN RETIREMENT ANNOUNCES FALL SESSION II CLASSES
Southern Illinois Learning in Retirement (SILIR) will offer the following classes beginning the week of October 13. Please note that Session II classes vary in the number of times they meet as noted. All classes, with one exception, meet at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Carbondale.
• Religion and Stories Cost: $15
Instructor: Paul Mundschenk
Meets Mondays, 1:30-3:30 pm, October 13-November 10 (5 sessions)
• London in the Time of Dickens Cost: $15
Instructor: Gary Hartlieb
Meets Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm, October 14-November 11 (5 sessions)
• Understanding Diversity, Understanding Difference Cost: $5
Instructor: Sandy Pensoneau-Conway
Meets Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, October 14 and October 21 (2 sessions)
• Remembering Columbo Cost: $15
Instructor: Steve Dollinger
Meets Thursdays, 1:30-3:30 pm, October 16-November 13 (5 sessions)
• Historical Highlights in Southern Illinois Cost: $5
Instructor: Jon Musgrave
Meets Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm (2 sessions)
November 5, The Old Slave House: America’s last station on the reverse
underground railroad
November 12, The Civil War in southern Illinois—Lessons from the home front
• A Stock Taking on the first 10 months of Trump 2.0 and a Look Ahead to the Midterms
Instructor: John Jackson
Meets Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, October 28-November 18 (4 sessions) Cost: $15
• Paint Your Own Barn Quilt Panel (24-inch aluminum panel)
Instructor: Jeff Kurtz
Meets Monday, October 20, 9 am–1 pm (one session only)
Location: Congregation Beth Jacob, 904 N. Norwest Lane, Carbondale
Cost: $50 (cash or check to Jeff Kurtz)
Mail or deliver payment to Pam Matthews, 104 S. Rod Lane, Carbondale, IL 62901
For questions, contact Pam at 207-320-5657 or pam15river@gmail.com

Enrollment requires SILIR membership, open to anyone 50 or older. Annual dues are $25. To join and register for classes, contact SIU Events and Outreach at 618-536-7751. More information about SILIR and these classes can be found in the monthly newsletter, Golden Opportunities, at https://conferenceservices.siu.edu/silir/. Registration for SILIR classes is now available online.
South District Elks Free Children's Orthopedic Clinic
The South District Elks Lodges in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation will sponsor a Free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Friday November 21, 2025. The clinic is from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and is by appointment only. To make an appointment call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 800-272-0074 between the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. There are no charges for any services at this clinic. No medical referral is necessary for the clinic. The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development.
The Elks will hold the clinic at the Marshall Browning Hospital, 900 North Washington Street, Du Quoin. Dr. Alan Froehling from Mount Vernon will be the clinician.