ON THIS DAY in 1982 Musical "Cats" opens at Winter Garden Theater on Broadway, NYC; runs for nearly 18 years before closing on September 10, 2000, wins 7 Tony Awards and 1 Grammy.
The Carbondale Fire Department will host an Open House on Saturday, October 11, at Fire Station #2, located at 401 N. Glenview Drive, from 10 a.m. to noon.
This is an opportunity for the community to tour the fire station, meet firefighters, learn more about department services, and ask questions. Watch live vehicle extrication demonstrations at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., as well as fire safety house tours. There will also be activities for kids, including a special appearance by the Fire Department’s mascot Sparky.The Open House will kick off National Fire Prevention Week, which takes place from October 5 to 11. This year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” If you have questions or would like more information, contact the Carbondale Fire Department Administrative Office at (618) 457-3234.
The River to River Trail Society announces its 1st public hike of the 2025 Fall hiking season on Oct. 11th. Hiking: Trail 049 (Pope County). This hike is free and open to the public. This will be a difficult loop hike approximately 6 miles in length approximately 5 hours hiking time. The leader of this hike can be reached at 618-384-1321 for more information. Hikers should meet at 10:00 am at the Zion Hill Church Ozark, IL. Hikers will need to shuttle for this hike. This hike is intended for people in very good health who have done some hiking. Hiking sticks and boots or sturdy shoes are recommended. Hikers should bring their own water and snacks. No dogs please. Check the post on the River to River Trail Society website www.rivertorivertrail.net
Haunted Hollow-October 19th, 11am to 4pm. Join us for a day packed with fall fun, silly scares, and memory-making magic for the whole family. From the Not-So-Scary Haunted Cabin to fall crafts, creepy crawlies, carnival-style games, and thrilling attractions like the rock wall and Giant Swing—there’s something for every age (and bravery level!). Costumes are encouraged, and the event runs rain or shine. So bundle up, dress up, and get ready to play! Admission is free, and just like a carnival, tickets for certain attractions are $1 each.
