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WSIU Almanac 1.22.25

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ON THIS DAY in 1968 "Lady Soul", the 14th studio album by Aretha Franklin is released and became the Billboard Album of the Year.

Unitarian Fellowship Church in Carbondale invites you to a Winter Beach Party with a Chili Supper and cash prize Trivia Contest. Bring a team or join a team. Dessert auction, raffle, and prizes for best beach party attire and table decorations. Lots of other fun & games. Saturday, January 25th at 6pm. See more at https://carbondaleuf.org/beach-party-trivia-night-january-25th/

The Carbondale Warming Center is hosting the Coldest Night of the Year on February 22nd, 2025. The Coldest Night of the Year is a winter-rific family-friendly walk to raise money for the Carbondale Warming Center and to raise awareness of unhoused people experiencing hurt and hunger on what is often measured as the coldest night of the year. In Mt. Vernon, The 2025 Home & Outdoor Expo is coming up February 21st & 22nd at Times Square Mall. Friday 5-9. Saturday 9-5.

Marion Carnegie Library offers activities for all ages. Each Saturday at 1pm, a featured film is offered to “Tweens” ages 8 to 12 in the Tween Zone of the Children’s Department. This event is free and no library card is required.

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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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