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WSIU Almanac 1.29.24

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On this day in 1892 The Coca-Cola Company is incorporated in Atlanta, Georgia

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The Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship Church is hosting “Trivia Night: Eclipse 2024,” on Saturday, February 10. The night will begin with a chili supper from 5:30-6:30 pm. Trivia, will start at 7. Other activities include a “decorate your table contest”, a silent auction featuring decadent desserts, a wine pull and a special trivia game. Childcare will also be available. Teams and individuals are asked to register soon as space is limited. Eclipse Trivia Night - February 10, 2024 - Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship (carbondaleuf.org) For more information, you can reach out to CUF at carbondaleuu@gmail.com.

In Springfield, the Lincoln Home National Historic Site will host a free, all-day public celebration marking the two hundred and fifteenth anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth in the Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center on February 10 and February 11th. Stop by the Lincoln Home Visitor Center anytime during the day to make a birthday card for President Lincoln, take an Instagram-worthy selfie or family photo at our Lincoln Home photo booth, try some historic toys and games, or create a Lincoln-themed craft! The Lincoln Birthday Bash is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Lincoln Home National Historic Site at 217-391-3221.

The Wellness on Wheels van provides free health services to areas in the Southern 7 counties in IL. For more information and upcoming dates for Wow Van Clinics, call the Southern Seven Health Department or visit their webpage at www.southern7.com

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Leah Lerner is a media writer, producer, and announcer at WSIU Public Broadcasting located at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org.
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