ON THIS DAY in 1994 "Friends" TV sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman debuts on NBC.
Join former SIU System President and alum Glenn Poshard for a special poetry reading on September 29th at 11 a.m. in Student Center Ballroom B. Glenn will present “Beginnings and Endings” — a free event to help kick off a food drive supporting the Saluki Food Pantry, which assists hundreds of SIU students facing food insecurity each year. Attendees are asked to bring nonperishable food items or monetary donations to help stock the pantry shelves. Tours of the pantry will be available after the reading, and free parking is provided in Lot 13. Since opening in 2016, the pantry has served over 7,300 students and their families, ensuring no Saluki has to worry about their next meal while pursuing their education. Popular donation items include: Canned meats & meals. Pasta & sauces. Beans & rice. Snacks & breakfast foods.
Let’s come together as a community to support our Salukis in need. Read more about it here: https://news.siu.edu/.../080125-poshard-poetry-reading-at...For more info or to donate, visit the Saluki Food Pantry website or email foodpantry@siu.eduu
In Carterville, attend the John A. Logan Hunting & Fishing Days-
Kids activities, free youth fishing, guest speakers, food, vendors, entertainment, contests, prizes, animals and music. 2 full days to enjoy. Saturday Sept. 27 from 9am to 5pm & Sunday, Sept. 28th 9am to 4pm at JALC – Carterville. www.sihfd.org or find the event on Facebook.
Carbondale Public Library invites you to a spooky crafternoon to create your own haunted house. All materials are provided. Best for ages 8 and up, while children under 10 must be with an adult. Sunday, October 5th from 2-4pm. www.carbondalepubliclibrary.org
Latin Hip Hop as new poetry presentation Sept 25th 5:30pm-Carbondale Public Library. host a lively, bilingual interactive presentation for youth and families that includes video, rich discussion, and lots of musical enjoyment! Catalina Maria Johnson makes a strong case for hip-hop by Latino and indigenous artists from the U.S. and the Spanish-speaking Americas as a legitimate form of contemporary poetry: https://ilhumanities.org/speakers/catalina-maria-johnson
