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WSIU Almanac 10.29.25

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Kevin Boucher
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ON THIS DAY in 1994 Pink Floyd finishes their final concert tour with a show at Earl's Court in London.

The 3rd annual Davey Dome Glow honors architect, professor, and past Fuller Dome president Jon Davey, who began the tradition of displaying intricately carved pumpkins inspired by architectural wonders. Today, the Dome Glow continues that spirit with pumpkins that surprise, inspire, and go beyond the ordinary. Experience the Glow this Saturday from 6:00 PM – 9:00pm at Bucky Fuller Dome Home, 407 S. Forest Ave., Carbondale.

In Jackson County, The River to River Trail Society announces its 5th public hike on Nov. 8th at Giant City State Park. This hike is free and open to the public. This hike is approximately 6 miles taking about 4 hours hiking time. Hikers should meet at 10:00 am at the Giant City Visitor Center. 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 https://rivertorivertrail.net/ The leader of this hike can be reached at 618-841-4838 for more information.

It is time to prepare and sign up for the Reindeer 5K on Nov 29 at Shawnee Hills Arts Council, 117 West Davie Street, Anna, IL. Please invite your friends to join you.Registration: 7:15 am
·5K Run/Walk: 8:00 am
·1-Mile: 8:45 am
·Kids’ Fun Run at 9 AM, afterwards kids of all ages (adults too) will have the opportunity to make FREE Christmas ornaments to take home. Kids’ Fun Run and crafts are FREE!Registration and poster attached.
ØRegistration for the 5K or 1-Mile Run/Walk is $20; on race day, Nov 25, registration is $25.
Deadline to register for the race to guarantee this year’s t-shirt is Friday, November 6.There will be previous years t-shirts available, so everyone gets a shirt. To register online, go to https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/reindeer-5k-runwalk-1-mile-runwalk-and-fun-run

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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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