In Carbondale, The Shawnee Group Sierra Club hosts “The Need for Prescribed Burning in Forests of Southern Illinois” presented by Charles Ruffner, Professor of Forestry at SIU. The event is Thursday, May 11th, 7:00 – 8:00PM at the Carbondale Township meeting room. More information available via Email: babitaji@aol.com; Call Barb McKasson 618-549-9684.
Cinema Systers presents a Lesbian Film Festival in Paducah over Memorial Day Weekend. Screen Films, hear from filmmakers, take part in workshops, socials and more. https://cinemasysters.com/
Relay For Life of Jackson County-Murphysboro hosts a 5K Walk/Run and Survivor Celebration on Saturday, May 20th at 8am in Downtown Murphysboro. Then on Friday, June 2nd, join the Luminaria Display and Block Party at Brews Brothers Taproom from 7 to 11pm. www.relayforlife.org/murphysboroIL