Community Calendar Events

Terrier P.U.P.S. Pop-Up Preschool

🌟 Terrier P.U.P.S. Pop-Up Preschool 🌟
Looking for a fun and engaging way to help your little one get a jump start on kindergarten?
Join the Terrier P.U.P.S. Pop-Up Preschool, happening at the Lakeland Center!
This FREE program for children ages 3–5 features hands-on, play-based activities that spark curiosity and learning in a real classroom setting.
🧩 For children in the Carbondale area (including Desoto, Giant City, and Unity Point districts)
🍎 Child must not be currently enrolled in preschool
🥨 Snack provided
📅 Wednesdays, Nov. 12 – Dec. 17 | 9:00AM–11:00AM
This program is in partnership with the Carbondale Community Cabinet for Children and Youth, made possible by a grant from Birth to Five Illinois.
✨ Scan the QR code on the flyer or email cdalechildrenscabinet@gmail.com for details!

Women's Health Naturally Expo 2026

12th Annual Women's Health Naturally Expo will bring natural healthcare practitioners and providers together from all over the Southern Illinois region in a nurturing environment where they can meet with and help educate people on how to naturally care for themselves and their families. Registration includes: access to Expo Floor; 40+ practitioners/providers; Workshops throughout the day; catered lunch by Town Square Market; hourly drawings; and closing movement. This event is inclusive, all are welcome.

“British Invasion” - William Kanengiser

Join St. Louis Classical Guitar for a unique concert with highly esteemed classical guitarist William Kanengiser of the LA Guitar Quartet, as he embarks on a program of music from his new album “British Invasion” accompanied by the Eclipse Quartet, on Saturday, November 15th, 2025 at Salem United Methodist Church.
The Eclipse Quartet and guitarist William Kanengiser form a dynamic collaboration that explores the music of Sting, Led Zeppelin, John Dowland, and The Beatles by way of contemporary composers Ian Krouse, Dušan Bogdanović, and Leo Brouwer. In this project, Kanengiser pays tribute to a group of English musicians who conquered the musical world with their revolutionary explorations. From the Elizabethan lute music to the pop/rock icons, these artists made a lasting impact far from the shores of their small island.
As a founding member of the GRAMMY®-award-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet and recognized as one of the USA’s finest classical guitarists, William Kanengiser has given hundreds of recitals and concerto appearances around the world and has recorded over a dozen releases. The Eclipse Quartet are a Los Angeles-based string quartet of four women musicians dedicated to the music of twentieth century and present-day composers.

November Crafternoon

Join us to make your own felt woodland garland! All materials and instructions will be provided. Best for ages 8+, children under 10 must be with an adult.

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.