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WSIU Almanac 9.4.25

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ON THIS DAY in 1936 RKO Radio Pictures releases "Swing Time," directed by George Stevens and starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.
Join Ms. Sarah for community connection and baby playtime. This meeting is for caregivers of babies 0-18 months in the thick of it – tired, joyful, uncertain, healing, growing – to connect with other caregivers in the community. Resources and community info will be available each week as well. Thursdays at 10am through November 13th.

Neighborhood Co-op Grocery to Host Farm Crawl Fundraiser
Saturday and Sunday, September 13-14.The Co-op’s annual Farm Crawl is a great opportunity for families and friends to come together to learn more about locally available produce, meats, and other sustainable goods from farms across our region. Proceeds to Benefit Food Works
Area families and individuals of all ages are invited to participate in the 2025 Neighborhood Co-op Grocery Farm Crawl, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, September 13-14, from 1pm-6pm both days.

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/superhero5kcall 618-529-5044, or email info@forkidssakeintl.org

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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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