ON THIS DAY in 1928 Test footage is first created for Walt Disney's "Steamboat Willie," featuring Mickey Mouse.
The South District Elks Lodges is hosting a Free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Friday August 22 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin and is by appointment only. To make an appointment call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 800-272-0074 between the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. There are no charges for any services at this clinic. No medical referral is necessary for the clinic. The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development. The Elks will hold the clinic. Dr. Alan Froehling from Mount Vernon will be the clinician.
Coaches Unleashed Tour with Saluki Athletics is coming to you in Murphysboro. Join SIU coaches and leadership for an evening of updates, connection and Saluki spirit. Enjoy free food, a cash bar and exclusive season ticket offers for attendees. Thursday, July 31 find Coaches Unleashed in Murphysboro at Southpaw Bar & Grill from 5-7 PM. Have questions? Email siuf@foundation.siu.edu
DQ Fairgrounds: Thursdays 3-6pm - A weekly farmers market is held each week in Du Quoin at the Fairgrounds. Shop the market every Thursday from 3 to 6pm. Held in the cattle barn near the expo hall. For more information, call 618-542-1515.
In Carbondale, The Bethel AME Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen serves free meals on weekdays from Noon to 1 at 316 East Jackson Street. Call Pastor Chambers for more information. 618-457-5574. Email: bethel62901@gmail.com
