ON THIS DAY in 1964 Nobel Peace Prize presented to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Oslo, Norway.
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Join the Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance (SIPA) as it celebrates Yule, this Saturday, December 14 at the Gaia House Interfaith Center in Carbondale. We approach the longest night and the shortest day of the year, as the wheel of time winds slowly back toward warmer days ahead. This is a free public event open to all ages. All are welcome.
Doors open at 6 p.m. with the ritual to follow at 7 p.m. A potluck will follow. Please bring what you can to share. Optional. No worries if you can’t bring anything. SIPA will have its (usually) twice-a-year Fundraising Raffle! Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the event and you do not have to be present to win! Everyone who donates items to the raffle will also receive a free ticket. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Gaia House is located at 913 South Illinois Avenue at the intersection of Grand Avenue across from Southern Illinois University. For more information, contact Tara Nelsen at 618-924-0263 (text preferred) or email taracatofsipa@gmail.com, or visit the SIPA Yule 2024 Facebook event page. For more information about SIPA, visit its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/sipagan1998. For more information about Gaia House, visit https://www.ourgaiahouse.org/
The Shawnee Hills Arts Council invites you to Open Mic Night this FRIDAY December 13, from 8-11 pm at The SHAC, 117 W Davie St, Anna. Celebrate your talent. Comedy, Spoken Word, & Music invited to the mic – To reserve your spot, email zj.rowatt@gmail.com
Doors open 7:30, Concessions available. See https://www.shawneehillsart.com/
The Salvation Army has officially opened its annual call for volunteer bellringers.
By volunteering for just two hours, community members can help raise enough money to feed a family of four for an entire week. The iconic red kettles will be accepting donations at participating locations through Christmas Eve. See a full list of available dates, times and locations to volunteer, visit www.RegistertoRing.com