ON THIS DAY in 1979, the 1st Gay and Lesbian Civil Rights March took place in Washington, D.C. with over 100,000 participants.
Locally,
The American Guild of Organists is delighted to present “Halloween Extravaganza” on Sunday, October 27th at 6:30PM; a free, public concert for all ages at Shryock Auditorium on the SIU Campus, in Carbondale. Haunting classics by southern Illinois organists. Celebrate this eerie October event by dressing up in costume. Encouraged, but not required.
In Murphysboro, the Second Annual Old Depot Bicycle Rally is October 26th at The General John A Logan Museum. Riders will complete a 20-mile challenge while exploring Murphysboro. Registration at 8am with the ride starting at 9. All proceeds benefit the Old Depot Restoration. Visit www.murphysborochamber.com
The City of Carbondale Police Department is looking for volunteers for the annual Halloween Pumpkin Patrol to help keep trick-or-treater safe on Halloween. The citywide trick or treat is planned for Thursday, October 31, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Department has sponsored the Pumpkin Patrol since 1992. If you are interested volunteering for the Pumpkin Patrol, please contact Randy Mathis at 618-457-3200, Extension 402, or send an e-mail to rmathis@carbondaleil.gov
