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  • Nov 13 Thursday

    Caregiver Support Group

    Carbondale Public Library
    12:00 PM - 02:00 PM, every month on Thursday through Dec 11, 2025.

    Facilitated by Jim Harbaugh, this group focuses on you, the caregiver, by teaching you coping skills and allowing you to meet other caregivers who face the same challenges caring for their loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and other chronic conditions. This is a free program open to all caregivers; no registration required. We hope to see you there! Meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month, 12-2pm.

    For more information contact group leader Jim Harbaugh:
    (847) 226-5545
    jaharbaugh@gmail.com

    carbondalepubliclibrary.org/caregivers

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  • Nov 23 Sunday

    Surviving the Holidays GriefShare

    Trinity Lutheran School
    01:00 PM - 03:00 PM on Sun, 23 Nov 2025

    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.

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  • Dec 11 Thursday

    Caregiver Support Group

    Carbondale Public Library
    12:00 PM - 02:00 PM, every month on Thursday through Dec 11, 2025.

    Facilitated by Jim Harbaugh, this group focuses on you, the caregiver, by teaching you coping skills and allowing you to meet other caregivers who face the same challenges caring for their loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and other chronic conditions. This is a free program open to all caregivers; no registration required. We hope to see you there! Meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month, 12-2pm.

    For more information contact group leader Jim Harbaugh:
    (847) 226-5545
    jaharbaugh@gmail.com

    carbondalepubliclibrary.org/caregivers

    Read More
Upcoming Events
“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.
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!