1963 Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom civil rights march at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The Du Quoin State Fair is underway through Labor Day with a large variety of family fun through Labor Day. Carnival rides, Free Entertainment, Car Races, Horse Racing and Grandstand concerts. Tesla performs in the Grandstand tonight and on your way, stop by the roundhouse to visit Saluki Central.
JALC - Saturday August 30 - Sports Cards & Collectibles Show - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Conference Center. A gathering of 120 vendors selling various sports cards and other collectibles. The event is Free and all are welcome. For more information please contact, bradleygriffith@jalc.edu or call (618) 985-2828, ext. 8504.
SALT - Seniors & Lawmen Together
Senior Information Day is happening Thursday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Eagles Aerie #3775 in Cape Girardeau. Informative Q&A with local law enforcement and first responders. Vendor booths with helpful resources. Door prizes and FREE lunch! Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
What: Superhero 5K Run/Walk Who: For Kids' Sake International When: Saturday, September 20, 9am Where: Turley Park in Carbondale
Why: Superheroes save lives, and all proceeds from the event will help save the lives of children in Bangladesh, The Gambia and Southern Illinois. How: Visit https://www.forkidssakeintl.org/superhero5k call 618-529-5044, or email info@forkidssakeintl.org
