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  • Oct 15 Wednesday

    Learning in Retirement: Justice David K. Overstreet: The Inner Working of the Supreme Court of Illinois and Its Core Values

    Epiphany Lutheran Church
    Cost Varies: $5 - $15
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM on Wed, 15 Oct 2025

    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.

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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.
A Musical Murder Mystery Melodrama: The Perfectly Pilfered Portfolio
Press Release:
First Presbyterian Church of Carbondale Presents a Musical Murder Mystery Melodrama: The Perfectly Pilfered Portfolio
When: Friday, October 10. Doors open at 6:15pm. Light desserts and beverages will be served. The production begins at 7:00pm.
Where: The sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church at 310 S. University. The parking lot is in the rear of the building and is shared with Meredith Funeral Home. The entire ground level of the church is accessible.
Why: To save the world, of course. And to have a really fun and entertaining time. And to support The Carbondale Laundry Project as well as the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance program. Donations will be accepted at the door before and after the performance.
The show’s official title is Intrepid Iona of Interpol and the Pernicious Problem of the Perfectly Pilfered Portfolio. This is the last in a series of musical melodramas performed at the church since 2019. This production is performed as “radio theatre”, with the cast reading their scripts, in front of both a live audience and on Zoom.
The plot is pretty simple: It’s 1975. Some felonious felon has broken into the Folger Library in Washington DC and has stolen the First Folio, which is an extremely valuable collection of William Shakepeare’s plays. But they didn’t just stop there. A series of booby-traps have been set in order to dissuade any potential crime solvers from actually solving the crime! Time is running out before the Folio is lost forever and the villainous villain makes a clean getaway. It is a perfect case for Inspector Iona and her sidekick Dr. Bob. Mayhem, hilarity, awful puns, and dubious Shakespearean references will ensue.
Seating is first come, first served. Some lucky attendee will win a drawing for a theme-appropriate prize! Or, if you prefer to watch via Zoom, contact pastorkerry@firstprescdale.org prior to October 10 and you will be sent a link to access the show. You can use that same email address if you have questions about the production.
David Leisner - Classical Guitarist
St. Louis Classical Guitar welcomes classical guitarist and composer David Leisner for a solo concert on Saturday, October 18th, at 7:30pm at Salem United Methodist Church. This concert is part of the Guitar Masters Series.
David Leisner is an extraordinarily versatile musician with a multi-faceted career as an electrifying performing artist, a distinguished composer, and a master teacher. David Leisner’s career began auspiciously with top prizes in both the 1975 Toronto and 1981 Geneva International Guitar Competitions. Described as “Among the finest guitarists of all time…” by the American Record Guide, our special guest has also recently been presented with the 2026 Celedonio Romero Lifetime Achievement Award. Leisner has been a member of the guitar faculty at the Manhattan School of Music since 1993.