ON THIS DAY in 1933 Franklin D. Roosevelt is inaugurated as the 32nd US President, pledges to pull the US out of the Depression, stating in his inaugural address "that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself".
Locally,
The 12th Annual SIH Gala SIH Gala to support the SIU Mulberry Center in Harrisburg is on Friday, March 28th at Walkers Bluff Casino Resort. Enjoy a night of rose-colored elegance with Fine Dining & Desserts, Signature Pink Cocktails, Dancing to Live Music by Diamond Dog, Entertainment & Online Auction, Signature Keepsake Photo to Capture the Evening, Pink Formal Attire Encouraged-See today’s almanac for more information.
https://sihf.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/2025SIHGala/tabid/1513241/Default.aspx
SIU Craft Shop offers spring workshops. This month learn to work with clay or create stained glass. See the full list and register online. https://studentcenter.siu.edu/activities/craft-shop/workshops.php
Southern Illinois Soil Health Symposium Field Day presented by Food Works & Glaciers End is Thursday night from 5:30-8pm. The event will be at Glaciers End on Tower Square in Marion. The event is free. https://fwsoil.org/
First Friday Farmer’s Market & Food Trucks hosts its final event of the season this Friday at the HUB in Marion. Support your favorite local vendors inside the gymnasium from 3-6 p.m., with food trucks outside from 4-7 p.m. Free Entry & Free Popcorn.
