Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is offering second dose clinics for the COVID-19 vaccination  at the SIU Student Center Cambria room.  For more information, visit:  https://siu.edu/coronavirus/   
For businesses hurt financially by the pandemic, grant funding is available.  To learn how to apply, visit:  https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/AboutDCEO/GrantOpportunities/Pages/2645-1997.aspx
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge is holding a kid's fishing derby on Saturday October 9, 2021 starting at 8:00AM.  For more information, browse to:  https://m.facebook.com/events/crab-orchard-national-wildlife-refuge/kids-fishing-derby/213496160634450/
In Union County the Colorfest Street Festival is taking place this weekend.  You can learn more by visiting:  https://m.facebook.com/events/east-davie-street-anna-il/colorfest-street-festival/237782398272992/
A tractor show is planned for this weeked in Marion and the Williamson County Fair. To learn more, browse the website of the Williamson County fair: https://www.williamsoncountyillinoisfair.com/
The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute presents author, history professor  and researcher Kristin Hoganson Thursday October 7,  2021 at 2:00PM.  To register for this
zoom event, browse to:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7316315657728/WN_yPYZY9EKSkmtmfeIphgIMg