ON THIS DAY in 1981 Walter Cronkite signs off as anchorman of "CBS Evening News"
Locally,
In Carbondale, Friends of the Library are hosting a book sale in the Brush Building, which is located across the parking lot from the main library building. The sale will take place rain or shine. For more information call 618-529-3307 or 618-457-0354.
FRIDAY MARCH 28 • 4-6pm (FRIENDS ONLY! BECOME A FRIEND FOR $5)
SATURDAY MARCH 29 • 8am-3pm
SUNDAY MARCH 30 • 1-4pm
Becomes a Friend of the Library at www.carbondalepubliclibrary.org/friends
In Makanda, The Southern Illinois Outdoor Summit is scheduled to be held on March 28th at Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center. The summit is a transformative event designed to unite community partners, land agencies, businesses, and outdoor enthusiasts passionate about growing the region’s outdoor industry. Featuring keynote speakers, workshops, outdoor demonstrations, and networking opportunities, the symposium aims to foster collaboration, promote education on sustainability and innovation, boost the regional economy, and inspire entrepreneurship. Join us to help build a vibrant and sustainable outdoor economy that benefits Southern Illinois for years to come. www.ton.siu.edu
Registration information:
Registration includes: full-access to the summit, a light breakfast and lunch on Friday 3/28 and access to Touch of Nature activities following the conclusion of the summit. Registration is open to outdoor industry professionals, government agencies, educators and researchers, non-profit organizations, private business, and the general public.
The Food Works Winter Farmers Market is an indoor farmers market located inside the University Mall Theater Entrance. It runs every Saturday through March from 9am-12pm. The winter offers access to fresh produce, locally sourced meat, dairy, eggs, and other handcrafted items. Cash, cards, and SNAP are accepted. over 40 vendors, join us for weekly Kids Club activities, cooking demos featuring products from local vendors, live music, and other fun events. Learn more at https://fwsoil.org/food-works-winter-farmers-market/
Civil War Weekend of Union County includes an event at the Anna Arts Center on SATURDAY, March 8th from 9 AM – 2 PM with Speakers and Exhibits. Period Reenactors, Guns, Quilts, Posters, Speakers and Pottery.
