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WSIU Almanac 10.22.24

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ON THIS DAY 1979 Walt Disney World welcomes its 100-millionth guest

Locally,

In Carbondale, Get your pumpkin racer ready for the Great Carbondale Pumpkin Race! This Friday, October 25 @ 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm. Bring your pumpkin & other supplies to Carbondale Public Library for help building your pumpkin racer.

Then sign up for the races which take place on Saturday at the Mill Street Underpass. Registration at 1 and the races begin at 2. Learn more about this event and many others at www.CarbondaleHalloween.com
Supplies:
• Pumpkin (long preferred)
• 2 axles
• 4 wheels
• 4 washers & 8 nuts (or 4 lock nuts)

 

The Annual Carterville Lions Club Haunted Hayride returns for 3 spooky evenings this week. Ride on the haunted hay wagon filled with scary surprises at every turn. Start at James Street Park. 7 to 10pm Thursday, 7 to 11 pm Friday & Saturday.

 

Project 2025: Implications for Our Planet
Examine the impact of The Heritage Foundation's proposed Project 2025 policy plan for the next presidency. Guest discussion leaders will focus on environmental implications of the plan and share personal stories of real-world repercussions. The program introduces policy, an opportunity for respectful dialogue, and offers resources for further understanding ahead of the general election. The program will be available in person and online, on Wednesday, October 23rd from 6 to 7:30 pm at Carbondale Public Library. Refreshments will be served. The program is free and open to the public.
Visit www.carbondalepubliclibrary.org

 

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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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WSIU Almanac | The Almanac is a weekday feature that provides an overview of events, happenings, and history of the world around us. Each episode provides a little "slice of life" about the day. Send information to us at wsiunews@wsiu.org or wsiuradio@wsiu.org.