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WSIU Almanac 9.16.25

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Kevin Boucher
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ON THIS DAY in 1997 Apple Computer Inc. names co-founder Steve Jobs as interim CEO.

Shawnee Community College Workforce Development is proud to announce an all-day training event, Communication Strategies for Diverse Abilities, on Saturday, September 27, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Zion Evangelical Church in Metropolis, Illinois. The interactive workshop will be facilitated by Hadley Stephens, founder of Rolling in Faith, and Kayla Etheridge, American Sign Language Instructor. Together, they will guide participants through strategies to build stronger communication skills for engaging with individuals of all abilities.
www.shawneecc.edu

OLNEY ARTS COUNCIL'S Fall Festival--LIVE MUSIC - ARTS & CRAFTS - GREAT FOOD ART SHOW - CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES. Vendors are invited to Register AT www.OLNEYARTSCOUNCIL.COM/FALL-FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 9 AM-4PM @ OLNEY CITY PARK

On Saturday, October 4th from Noon-3 pm join local nature professionals and enthusiasts to discover cool outdoor opportunities in your backyard. Visit Giant City State Park to find informational booths and resources to share outdoor knowledge and activities. Informational booths include: Shawnee National Forest, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Touch of Nature, River to River Trail Society, Sierra Club, Greenearth, U of I Extension, Keep Carbondale Beautiful, Little Grassy Fish Hatchery, Illinois Conservation Police, Outdoor Photography with Jen Wharton, Friends of Giant City, Southern Illinois
Audubon Society, Camp Ondessonk, SIUC Stem Education Research Center, and Shawnee RC&D. Informational booths will be outdoors around the Visitors Center. Please call 618-457-4836 for more information.

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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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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.