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WSIU Almanac 7.17.25

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Happy Birthday to Luke Bryan. The country music superstar and American Idol judge is 49 today.

Locally,

In Carbondale, the iconic Sunset Concert Series continues this week with family-friendly live music at Turley Park. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. and last about two hours. They can bring refreshments or purchase food and drinks from on-site vendors. This week, enjoy blues band Shawn Holt and the Teardrops on Shryock lawn. https://spc.rso.siu.edu/events/sunset-concerts.php

 

In Mt Vernon, a Stroke Support Group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month. The group will meet from 2-4pm in the Inpatient Rehab Day Room on the Third floor SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital. Pre-registration is preferred but not required. Questions about the stroke support group can be directed to Mackenzie Castaneda by calling 618-899-3298 or Mackenzie.Castaneda@ssmhealth.com

 

Join the U of I Extension for the 2025 Summer Twilight Series which brings farmers, educators, and community members together to explore the diversity and innovation of local agriculture. July 17, 2025 - Dixon Springs Agricultural Center, Simpson, IL - high tunnel vegetable production and biological insect control. To learn more or register, visit www.go.illinois.edu/twilightseries or call 618-695-2441. 2025 Summer Twilight Series. There is no cost to attend these in-person programs, but registration is required.

 

Shawnee Community College is proud to invite parents and students to explore the powerful impact of the TRIO Educational Talent Search program at its upcoming event, “Pathways to Success,” on Wednesday, July 31, 2025, at the SCC Main Campus.

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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.