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WSIU Almanac 7.1.25

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ON THIS DAY in 1997 United Kingdom returns Hong Kong and the New Territories to the People's Republic of China

CARBONDALE AND SIU PRESENT THE FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY on FRIDAY, JULY 4th at 9:15 PM. BEST VIEWING SPOTS: BANTERRA CENTER PARKING LOTS 18 AND 56 on the SIU Campus.

In the Lake of Egypt area, -JULY 4TH WEEKEND SCHEDULE

PYRAMID ACRES - FRIDAY JULY 4 - FIREWORKS AT DARK (LUCAS WAYNE BAND 8-11pm)

ELKS LOE - SATURDAY JULY 5 FIREWORKS AT DARK (Josh Cronin & The Bible Belts 8-11)

Red, White and Blue in the Loo at the Monroe County Fairgrounds.  This two-day, high-energy, family-focused celebration features live music, fireworks both nights, local vendors, food trucks, fun zones, and an atmosphere that brings together people from across the region. Proceeds help support local violence prevention & food insecurity. 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM info@redwhiteandblueintheloo.com https://www.redwhiteandblueintheloo.com/

-Bike Riding for Students & Adults. Thursdays from 5-6pm beginning July 3rd. Biking will be available for students and adults of all ages. Bikes will be provided or you can ride your own. The group meets every Thursday beginning July 3, from 5:00-6:00pm at VHS and ride to the biking trail. Must be proficient in bike riding to participate. Helmets will be provided and are REQUIRED. Meet at Vienna High School. Michelle Thomas/michellelthomas@viennahs.com 618-559-3374

In Marion visit the Farmers Market on 507 West Main Street on Saturdays from 6am to noon & Wednesdays 7am-11am.

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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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