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Locally,
Attend The Southern Illinois Star Party at the SIU Farms Association of Southern Illinois for an evening of guided telescopic observations of the night sky. Sunday, Dec 8 6:00pm - 7:30pm. A free public astronomy observation at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale, School of Physics and Applied Physics Astronomy Observation Deck, located on the roof of the Neckers building. See Jupiter at opposition and appearing big and bright in the night sky. Saturn, the Moon and Venus will also be visible as well as some of the brighter deep sky objects.
Olney Central College Community Choir will present its annual Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12th in the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center.
Call 618-395-7777 for more information.
Mayor Carolin Harvey and The City of Carbondale invite the Carbondale community to the Helping Hands for the Holidays—Carbondale Community Resource Fair at the Carbondale Civic Center on Thursday, December 5th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Carbondale Civic Center.
Enjoy a festive day of holiday cheer, support, and community connection! This FREE event will feature nearly 30 community organizations and agencies offering valuable information, services, and resources to help residents thrive through the holiday season and beyond.
Attendees will enjoy complimentary treats and beverages by Cristaudo’s Café and Bakery while they explore the variety of free and low-cost resources available to them. To learn more about the event, please contact Dianah McGreehan at dmcgreehan@carbondaleil.gov or call 618-457-3282.
