ON THIS DAY in 1960 American pop and soul singer Ben E. King records "Spanish Harlem" and "Stand By Me" in NYC.
The Varsity in Carbondale is offering special movie screenings in October to celebrate the spooky season, from new releases to cult classics and more. On Thursday, October 30th, see The Exorcist. Then on Friday, the 31st see Halloween at 7pm and Rocky Horror Picture show at Midnight. Learn more at www.carbondalehalloween.com or www.thevarsitycenter.org
EGYPTIAN ELECTRIC'S HALLOWEEN ART CONTEST
ART DUE BY: TUE, OCT 28
Who can enter: Kids 12 and under who live in or attend a school within EECA's service area.
Theme: Artwork can be spooky, silly, or magical as long as it shows some connection to energy, saving energy, or the idea of a cooperative!
Full contest details at www.eeca.coop
Join Rend Lake Park Rangers and community membersfor a spooktacular day of family-friendly fun at the Rend Lake Visitor Center! October 28th from 10am to Noon. This event is free and open to all! Daycares, preschools, homeschools, and other community groups are welcome to attend! Enjoy A live snake program starting at 10am,Trick-or-treating, a glow-in-the-dark scavenger hunt, Halloween-themed sensory activities courtesy of Seeking Sensory Costumes are encouraged, and all ages are welcome. Large groups (>10) should register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RPGQ9QL or call 618-724-2493
Carbondale Library hosts FALL Story Time every Tuesday at 10am, through November 25th. Enjoy stories, songs, movement, ASL, and lots of playful learning with Ms. Sarah. Best for ages 0-6 years old. Let us help you make story time a joyful experience for your child. Learn more at www.carbondalepubliclibrary.org
