ON THIS DAY in 1966 Buzz Aldrin takes the first 'space selfie', a photo of himself performing extravehicular activity in space during the Gemini program
Locally,
The City of Carbondale has announced the annual tree lighting ceremony at town square will take place on Wednesday, December 4th from 5 to 7pm. There will be cookies & hot cocoa, make & take crafts, and of the chance to meet Santa!
After the ceremony the tree will be illuminated every evening at 5 PM throughout the Holiday season. Learn more about community holiday activities at www.explorecarbondale.com
In Carterville, the 3rd Annual Christmas Parade is planned for Friday, December 6th at 6:30pm in downtown Carterville. There will be Christmas Caroling and lots of Christmas Magic. Those interested in participating in the parade should contact Khrissy Hollister at Carterville City Hall.
Minute to Win It December 13th Carbondale Public Library
Tweens and teens join us for a fun evening of games meant to challenge you and make you laugh. This event is for kids ages 8 to 16 years old, no registration is required. Doors open at 6:20 pm and no late entry is allowed. Any questions please email fwien@carbondale.lib.il.us.
The Egyptian Area Agency on Aging continues to offer a Memory Café at the First Presbyterian Church in Carterville every other Thursday from 9am-11am. For anyone wanting information on the Memory Café, upcoming health promotion classes, vaccine clinics, or any other service question related to older adults or caregivers, you can call our office at 618-985-8311 or your local senior center.
