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WSIU Almanac 7.21.25

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ON THIS DAY in 1925 John T. Scopes found guilty of teaching evolution in the “Scopes monkey trial” in Dayton, Tennessee, fined $100 and costs.

 
SIU will host a Basketball Meet & Greet this Thursday at the Banterra Center from 5-6:30 p.m. The program features a meet and greet with head coaches Scott Nagy and Kelly Bond-White and their players. There will be a Half-court shot contest, prizes and discounts on season tickets. Doors open at 4:30.

 
In Carterville, The John A Logan College Harrison-Bruce Historical Village invites you to the 4th Annual Quilt Show-July 26 & 27 from 10am to 4pm. Over 150 quilts will be on display, see live demonstrations, and shop with vendors

 
Baby’s Best Start Fair- Aug 3 from 1 to 3pm at the Carbondale Civic Center. Registration is open and admission is free. Learn about: Breastfeeding, Family resources, medical supplies, Infant development, Car seat safety and more. For more information or interested in becoming a vendor, contact Mary Jarvis at 618.549.0721 ext. 65252 or mary.jarvis@sih.net

 
The Food Works Mobile Farmers Market connects communities across Southern Illinois with locally grown, seasonal food, and supports hard-working local farmers. The mobile market brings food to locations in Jackson, Williamson and Union counties through October. Follow Food Works on social media or sign up for our newsletter to find out when our traveling farmers market will make its way to your community.

- TUESDAYS - JACKSON COUNTY ROUTE
1:00-2:00PM FAYE'S 1616 WALNUT ST. MURPHYSBORO, IL
3:00-4:00 PM. NEW ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - CARBONDALE
4:30-5:30 PM. -TBD- CARBONDALE, IL

- WEDNESDAYS - WILLIAMSON COUNTY
10:30-11:30AM HERRIN HOUSE OF HOPE
12:00-2:00PM MARION VA CENTER
3:00-4:00PM CARTERVILLE FARM FRESH CARTERVILLE, IL

Thursdays in Union County.
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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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