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WSIU Almanac 7.2.25

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ON THIS DAY in 1964 US President Lyndon B. Johnson signs Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act into law.

 
Teens in 6th-12th grade are invited to master the art of healthy cooking. Join the Teen Cuisine cooking school to learn about nutrition, food prep, and food safety. July 22-24 from 10:00am-3:00pm each day in the Vienna High School Commons. Call Tiffaney Stewart at 618-559-1636 for more information.

 
In Marion-See a post-game fireworks display at Mtn Dew Park tomorrow night, July 3rd. It’s Boots & Badges Night vs. Jackson Rockabillys. The brave men and women who serve our communities every day will be honored. Shake hands and snap photos with local police, fire, and EMS heroes. Explore emergency vehicles around the park. First pitch is at 7 & stay for the post-game fireworks show to light up the night in their honor.

 
The Carbondale Farmers Market is celebrating its 50th Anniversary of the Market by hosting a Customer Appreciation Day. This Saturday, Cold Blooded Smokehouse & Catering will be cooking up donated food from the market vendors and giving FREE samples to all customers. There will also be giveaways and more! 8am to Noon in the Westowne Shopping Center. www.farmersmarketcarbondale.com

 
The Marion Carnegie Library offers story hour every Wednesday and Thursday from 10:30-11:30. Bring your Pre-school age children for the Stories, snacks and activities. See www.marioncarnegielibrary.com for more information.//

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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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WSIU Almanac | The Almanac is a weekday feature that provides an overview of events, happenings, and history of the world around us. Each episode provides a little "slice of life" about the day. Send information to us at wsiunews@wsiu.org or wsiuradio@wsiu.org.