· ON THIS DAY in 1954 RCA manufactures the 1st color TV set, featured a 12.5-inch screen and cost $1,000.
The Southern Illinois Earth Science Club is hosting the Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show April 12th & 13th at The Pavilion in Marion. Find rare rocks & minerals, a dinosaur exhibit, jewelry and special stones. 18 & under get in free plus 12 & under will receive door prizes. The show is 10am to 5pm each day. Learn more at www.siesclub.org
The City of Carbondale invites you to the second round of public engagement next week for PLAN Carbondale, the comprehensive plan for 2025. Community input is crucial for a successful plan. The Open House, Wed. April 2nd , 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Pizza and kids activities provided! Civic Center first floor. Online survey at the www.plancarbondale.com opens today. Join the email list to receive notifications about the progress of the plan and stay up to date.
The Egyptian Area Agency on Aging continues to offer a Memory Café at the First Presbyterian Church in Carterville every other Thursday from 9am-11am. For anyone wanting information on the Memory Café, upcoming health promotion classes, vaccine clinics, or any other service question related to older adults or caregivers, you can call our office at 618-985-8311 or your local senior center.
