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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 January 9, 2026. 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.
20th Annual Southern Illinois Alternative Gift Fair
The 20th Annual Southern Illinois Alternative Gift Fair allows generosity-minded holiday shoppers to purchase gifts that matter from participating non-profit organizations. There is no admission charge for the event and live music and refreshments add to the festivities at this beloved annual event.
Take Karate Through the Carbondale Park District!
Take Karate Through the
Carbondale Park District!

Learn:
• Self-defense
• Sports and fitness
• Personal growth

Eight-class beginner session starts Monday, January 5 at 5:30 p.m.
Ages 10 and Older
Adults welcome!
Only $40! (for residents. $45 for nonresidents)

(Advanced class runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.)

Sign up Now!
Lakeland Center
925 South Giant City Road
(618) 549-4222
https://CarbondaleKarate.com/
www.cpkd.org
https://apm.activecommunities.com/carbondaleparkdistrict/Activity_Search/
Life-sized Candy Land
Take a sweet journey through Candy Land in the library and collect treats along the way! Great for all ages! Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
A Christmas Celebration
The Paducah Symphony's annual Christmas concert! This show always sells out so get your tickets now!
Boots to Business|REBOOT (Marion, IL)
Are you a veteran with dreams of starting your own business?

This workshop is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge to turn your vision into reality, whether you're just starting to explore business ownership or ready to take the next step. Boots to Business, an SBA program, provides an overview of entrepreneurship and business fundamentals for veterans, service members, and spouses. Reboot offers the same training to veterans of all eras and those who have transitioned out of service.

Event Details
Two locations to choose from:

Thursday, Dec. 4 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Carbondale VA Outpatient Clinic
1130 East Walnut St., Suite 100
Carbondale, IL
(Old Office Depot Building)

Friday, Dec. 5
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Veterans Resource Center
1406 Atchison Road
Marion, IL
(Near Marion Kroger)

During the workshop, you'll learn fundamental aspects of:
• starting a business
• developing a business plan
• evaluating market potential
• understanding legal and financial foundations
• various funding options for veterans
• and more!

Lunch will be provided.
Registration is required.
Seating is limited.

Register:
https://forms.office.com/r/DKyGS8rzqf

Who Should Attend? Veterans, active duty
or: econpower@siu.edu
service members, and their partners and spouses

The Illinois Economic Empowerment Center (EEC) at SIU offers no-cost services to individuals and very small businesses (VSBs-10 employees or less). We provide tailored support through one-on-one advising, workshops, training, mentorship and technical assistance.

For language access assistance please contact the Illinois Economic Empowerment Center at SIU at (618)453-2083.
The Illinois Economic Empowerment Center is made available at no cost from funding through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and Southern Illinois University.

The Boots to Business Program is provided through the coordinated efforts of the SBA and its valued partner network. All SBA services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.