ON THIS DAY IN 1971 Final broadcast of "The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS-TV
Locally,
In Carbondale, Pride in Action hosts a series of Southern IL PRIDE Events. The opening reception is this Friday, June 7th at the Varsity Center the
5:30 pm Cocktail hour, will feature a photo retrospective and speakers
Billy Rogers of Golden Rainbows, Il South, and Carbondale City
Councilperson, Clare Killman. The Southern Il Royalty Pageant is at 7:30. Other events in the series this week include a pride march and cruise. Pride Spectacular, and a Drag Brunch. See the events schedule on the Pride In Action, Southern Illinois Facebook page.
In Makanda, the Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance celebrates the longest day, the shining sun and all its growth and fertility with its Summer Solstice ritual, Sunday, June 18 at Giant City State Park Shelter 4. The gathering begins at noon. Ritual at 2 p.m. A potluck will follow. Suggestions are available on SIPA’s Facebook page, but a potluck item is not mandatory. Bring what you’d like to share.
SIPA rituals are free and open to the public. // Ample free parking is available at Shelter 4. Carpooling is encouraged. Please bring a friend. Well-behaved pets are welcome. Take Illinois 13 to Giant City Road. Turn south away from Carbondale Super Walmart and keep going until you get into the park. Shelter 4 is the first shelter on the right. For more information, contact Tara Nelsen at 618-924-0263 (text preferred) or email taracatofsipa@,gmail.com, or Andi Darnell on the SIPA Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/sipa1998 and through Facebook Messenger.
Specialized Equine Services hosts Jukebox Bingo Night Carterville Community Center Friday, July 19th from 6 to 9pm. All proceeds will benefit Veterans and Specialized Equine Services. Call 618-922-3983 for more information or visit www.sestherapy.com
