ON THIS DAY in 1981 The first Space Shuttle, Columbia 1, returns to Earth after 2 days and 6 hours in space.
Union County Women in Business is hosting its 3rd Annual Women’s Conference! April 26th 8:30am- 2:30pm. This conference, like the organization, is meant to empower and encourage women in all phases of business and all stages of life. The conference will feature multiple speakers and topics to provide a range of information to attendees. Attendee ticket includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Professional Headshot Sponsorship opportunities are available to showcase your business to women from Southern Illinois and surrounding areas! Contact unioncountywomeninbusiness@gmail.com for more information.
Eco Fair A fun-filled family afternoon will bring together local groups such as Faith in Place, Jackson County Recycling, Sierra Club, Koala Ozark, Solar Energy, Confluence Books and much more! Hands-on activities for youth: guided prairie walks, tadpole egg station, magic garden photo booth and more. Eco Presentation at 1:30-Wade Halva, from Faith in Place, will present how & why we clean up the power grid, buildings & transportation. Beau Henson will have updates on Pond Creek Permit/lawsuit, utility transparency & National Forest Logging Executive Order & Layoffs. https://carbondaleuf.org/ At Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship April 26 from 1-4pm.
The Saluki Takeover Tour returns to Southern Illinois with six Chancellor’s Receptions next month. Chancellor Austin Lane and other campus leaders invite prospective students, fellow educators, alumni, and donors to attend the free events. Each reception runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres. The next stop on the tour is tomorrow night in TJ’s Diamond Club at Mtn Dew Park. To see the full schedule and to register, visit the SIU Foundation website. Tuesday, April 15 – St. Nicholas Landmark Brewery- Chester – REGISTER HERE
