Benton, Rend Lake offers the 2024 Small World Program. Each month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake hosts a Small World environmental education program designed for children five years old and younger, at the Rend Lake Visitor Center the third Tuesday of each month at 10:00 AM and are free to the public. all ages are welcome to attend. Children must be accompanied by an adult. January 16: Winter Wonderland – Walk in a winter wonderland and learn all about snow. Home school groups, pre-school groups, daycare facilities, and other groups are welcome to participate, but should register first by contacting the Rend Lake Project Office/Visitor Center at 618-724-2493. Schedules are available at the Rend Lake Project Office/Visitor Center, online at mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Rend-Lake/, and on the Rend Lake Project Office/Visitor Center Facebook page.
Caritas Family Solutions is hosting its 11th annual Heart & Soul Gala on February 3 at The Regency in O’Fallon, Illinois. The nonprofit currently serves more than 6,300 people annually including 2,700 foster children throughout Southern Illinois and the Metro East region. Gala registration ends January 12th. For more information, visit www.caritasfamilysolutions.org/gala
The Southern 7 Health Department hosts WOW Van Clinics scheduled for January 17 Whistlers & Whittlers Sr. Center, Vienna 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM and at Rusty’s Home Center, Goreville 1:30 – 3:30 PM
