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WSIU Almanac 5.14.25

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ON THIS DAY in 1967, NY Yankee Mickey Mantle hits career HR #500 off Baltimore Orioles' Stu Miller.

Take Kids Fishing Day in Paducah is on Saturday, May 17. The event will introduce local youth and their families to fishing opportunities available in their communities.

This is an opportunity for children from various backgrounds and all physical abilities to enjoy the sport of fishing while learning about the importance of conservation. Union volunteers will provide kids and their parents with instruction and assistance. The first 150 registered youths at each event will receive a free fishing rod and reel.

What: Take Kids Fishing Day
When: Paducah Take Kids Fishing Day | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Bob Noble Park | 2801 Park Avenue, Paducah, KY, 42001

 

Marion Connects Third Thursday Events take place on the third Thursday of each month. You’re invited to join the fun on the Marion Square for free family activities. Tomorrow’s theme is Make Believe Night from 6-8pm. Visit the Official Marion Connects Facebook page for all the details.

 

Saluki Scramble-June 26th - The Links at Kokopelli-Check-in & Brunch at 10am with tee times beginning at 11. A post-golf reception begins at 4:30 which includes silent auction & raffles to benefit the SIU Foundation. KatM@Foundation.siu.edu

 

CLOSE: And that’s your WSIU Almanac for May 14, enjoy the rest of your day.// ENCO: 29000/29001, 29002/29003, 29004/29005, 29006/29007, 29008/29009

 

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Leah Lerner is a media writer, producer, and announcer at WSIU Public Broadcasting located at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org.
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