ON THIS DAY in 2017, Serena Williams defeats older sister Venus Williams in the Australian Open in Women's Tennis
Locally,
In Makanda, the Giant City Visitors Center encourages winter hiking with The Second Annual Gnome Roam. Now through February 15th, hikers are invited to explore the trails at Giant City to find the gnomes that are hiding on each trail. Find all 7 gnomes, take a picture of each and report to the Visitors Center to receive your FREE Giant City Gnome Roam patch. Directions:
• Record all seven gnomes by taking a photograph of yourself and the gnome
• Gnomes will be located along the designated trails
• Bring your proof into the Giant City Visitors Center for your super cool and
• Due to the recent winter weather, participants will now have until February 15th to
discover all seven gnomes. For more information, call the Giant City State Park Visitors Center at 618-457-4836.
First Friday Farmer’s Market & Food Trucks
-Support your favorite local vendors this fall and winter inside the gymnasium on the first Friday of each month, from 3-6 p.m., with food trucks outside from 4-7 p.m. as well.
Every First Friday from November through March
Free Entry & Free Popcorn
Dates: February 7th and March 7th
Indoor Farmer’s Market: 3-6 p.m
Outside Food Trucks: 4-7 p.m.
Scheduled Food Trucks: Venenzi Wood Fired Pizza & Pali Kai – Asian Cuisine Food Truck.
In Carbondale, The Bethel AME Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen serves free meals on weekdays from Noon to 1 at 316 East Jackson Street. Call Pastor Chambers for more information. 618-457-5574. Donations and volunteers are welcomed.
Email: bethel62901@gmail.com
