ON THIS DAY in 1907 The automatic washer and dryer were introduced.
Locally,
Rend Lake hosts a series of “Leave No Trace” educational events this week. Learn through fun activities tomorrow and Friday. The clean-up will take place during Rend Lake’s Annual Beach Blast, a day of safety and fun in the sun from 12:00 -4:00 pm. This Saturday at South Sandusky Beach. Beach Blast includes the best of beach day activities ranging from beach games, a DJ with family-friendly music all day, a sand sculpture contest, food vendors, and more. Find details in today’s almanac. https://lnt.org/event/leave-no-trace-spotlight-rend-lake/
In Carbondale, The Black Chamber of Commerce of Southern Illinois hosts the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Block Party. There will be vendors, music, live entertainment, games and more. June 14th from 5 to 9pm at 309 East Jackson Street. The street will be blocked off from Jackson to Gum Street. https://www.explorecarbondale.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=3444&month=6&year=2024&day=1&calType=0
The Marion Carnegie Library invites you to a Willy Wonka-themed scavenger hunt throughout the library to win a prize and kick off Summer Reading! This event is Wednesday, June 5th from 4 to 6pm. The event is free and open to ages 12 – 18. No library card is required. See www.marioncarnegielibrary.com for a full list of summer activities for other age groups and interests.
