© 2025 WSIU Public Broadcasting
WSIU Public Broadcasting
Member-Supported Public Media from Southern Illinois University
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
91.9 FM has returned to full power. Thank you for your patience and support!

WSIU Almanac 8.27.25

WSIU Almanac logo with landscape view of a field
Kevin Boucher
/
WSIU

ON THIS DAY in 1964 Walt Disney's musical film "Mary Poppins" premiered at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, California, and went on to win five Academy Awards.

 The John A. Logan College Foundation is hosting a night of glowing fun to raise money for scholarships. Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Doors Open: 6:00 PM Bingo Starts: 7:00 PM
Location: JALC Conference Center Over $1,000 in Cash Prizes!
Tickets: $25 in advance / $30 at the door (must be 18+ to attend), Table of 6 $125, Table of 8 $175 Ticket includes 6 bingo cards for 10 games, a glow hat, and a dauber. Additional cards available for $5 per 6 cards. Concessions available for purchase.
Plus, don't miss our 50/50 raffle! Ticket info available in today’s almanac. https://jalcbingo-givesmart.com For more information please contact, mikaylan.roach@jalc.edu or call (618) 985-2828, ext. 8042.

 

The Friends of Marion Carnegie Library will host a book sale on Friday, August 29 and Saturday August 30 from 9-4 in the McCoskey Room. Books under a dollar available and a Fill-a-Bag sale is on Saturday. Learn more at www.marioncarnegielibrary.org

 

The HUB in Marion and Marion VA Health host a free resource fair Friday, September 5th from 9 to 11am at The HUB! Explore resources for veterans, active military, caregivers, and families. Free and open to the public!

 

Join Carbondale United for a SUICIDE PREVENTION & HEALING EVENT. It will be a night of remembrance, healing, and hope. The event will feature a candlelight tribute, guest speakers, community resources, and wellness support. Friday September 5th from 5pm to 8pm at Attucks Park 800 N Wall St. in Carbondale. It is free & open to the public. Contact CARBONDALE UNITED for more information. 618-967-9993 | carbondaleunited15@gmail.com

 

SI Food Works Mobile Farmers Market is in Williamson County each WEDNESDAY

10:30-11:30AM HERRIN HOUSE OF HOPE

12:00-2:00PM MARION VA CENTER

3:00-4:00PM CARTERVILLE FARM FRESH

Stay Connected
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.
seasonal leaves

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.