ON THIS DAY in 1786, The oldest musical organization in the United States is founded in Boston, Massachusetts as the Stoughton Musical Society.
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In Herrin, the Lawyer in the Library program is offering free, private, one-on-one, 20-minute consultations with Julian Valdes. These sessions are designed to assist you with legal coaching, document review, legal questions and more (referrals to additional community services, e-filing court documents, and answering legal questions). Upcoming events are tomorrow from 10am to Noon and November 22nd from 2 to 4pm. Contact Herrin city Library to schedule your consultation. This program is completely free and open to all residents of Alexander, Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, and Williamson counties who are not currently represented by an attorney. There is a maximum of one session per person.– No Fees – Pre-registration is encouraged & walk-ins welcome – Stop by the Circulation Desk at the Herrin City Library or call (618) 942-6109 to schedule your time– Bring any paperwork that relates to your legal matter if applicable.
Each year, the Carbondale Police Department Christmas Store provides toys to children from Carbondale ages 1 to 10. The program also includes providing a new winter coat to each child. Coats for the children are donated through an annual Coat Drive, co-sponsored by the SIU Athletics Department. NEW coats for boys and girls, ages 1-10 will be collected at home men's and women's basketball games tomorrow night, November 11th, 13th & 18th. Donations of new children’s sized winter coats, new children’s shoes, or new toys can be dropped off in the lobby of the Carbondale Police Department and the Civic Center Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. There is still time to register a child to receive a coat until November 21st. Call the police department & speak with Elizabeth Sears. https://www.explorecarbondale.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2898
New Arts Jazztet, a Southern Illinois jazz group comprising SIU faculty, will perform at Jazz Vespers, an evening prayer service at Epiphany Lutheran Church, in Carbondale, at 5 p.m. Sunday, November 10th, led by Pastor Brian Coffey. Jazz Vespers will be streaming on their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/NewArtsJazztet
