ON THIS DAY in National Geographic magazine is published for the first time October 1, 1888.
Locally,
Great Glass Pumpkin Patch event, organized by the SIU Glass program celebrates the creativity and craftsmanship of our students and faculty! Original glass pumpkins will be available for purchase Saturday, October 12th from 9am to Noon on the SIU Campus. The outdoor sale takes place in the breezeway near Pulliam Hall. Parking is suggested at Morris Library.
In Marion, Black Diamond Harley-Davidson, Deaconess Illinois Medical Center, Shawnee Health, and SIU Family Medicine promote breast cancer awareness and early detection with free on-site breast exams and other screenings. Saturday, October 19th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Black Diamond Harley-Davidson. The event will also feature a Survivors & Caregivers Breakfast from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM, welcoming cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers for a complimentary meal. Limited Appointments Available! To secure your spot for a free breast exam and potentially schedule a Pap exam, please pre-register by calling Shawnee Health at (618) 519-9200.
St. Louis Classical Guitar presents a concert with Andy McKee, world’s finest acoustic guitarists, on Saturday, October 19th at the 560 Music Center at 7:30pm. This concert is part of the Eclectic Concert Series.
