ON THIS DAY in 1874, the 1st cartoon depicting an elephant as the Republican Party symbol was made by Thomas Nast
Olney Central College Theater will present three performances of You Can’t Take It With You on November 17-19 at the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center. The over-the-top comedy features a loveably dysfunctional New York City family. Performances are Friday, November 17, and Saturday, November 18, at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 19, at 2:00 p.m. All seating is reserved. See details www.iecc.edu/occ/theater or by leaving a message at 618-395-7777, ext. 2408.
The River-to-River Trail Society announces its next hike of the season, this Sunday, at 1:30 p.m. The hike will be about three miles into Secret Canyon, in the Lusk Creek Wilderness, in Pope County. This will be a hike of moderate difficulty, which will require walking on wet stones and climbing down rocks in two locations. Some of the hike will be off trail. Accordingly, hikers should be in good health and have some experience in hiking over broken ground. Boots and hiking sticks are strongly recommended. Hikers should bring their own water and a snack. No dogs, please. Because rules of the Forest Service limit the size of the group to no more than ten people, the hike will be by reservation only. To register for the hike, call (630) 470-7692.
Southern Illinois Learning in Retirement is hosting a presentation and tour of the SIU Fermentation Science Institute on Wednesday, November 15 at 10 a.m. Learn about the production and analysis of alcoholic beverages, fermented foods and cheese, and industrial fermentation. The session is free and open to the public. The SIU Fermentation Science Institute is located in the McLafferty Annex at 1728 University Press Drive (accessed from McLafferty Road) in Carbondale. After parking, enter the door on the north side and follow the signs. Call Diane McIntyre at 618-536-7751 or email silir@siu.edu.
