ON THIS DAY in 1969 "Sesame Street" premieres on PBS TV
To honor SIU and Southern Illinois veterans who served their country in the U.S. armed forces, the City of Carbondale and SIU Carbondale will recognize Veterans Day on Nov. 11 at the flagpole at South Normal Avenue and West Grand Avenue on the SIU campus. The 11 a.m. ceremony will include a proclamation from Carbondale Mayor Carolin Harvey; remarks by veteran, Tom Harness, and the laying of a wreath with playing of taps by the SIU Trumpet Studio. If the federal government is fully open, SIU Air Force and Army ROTC cadets will participate in a vigil at the flagpole from 6 a.m. until noon, with change of guards every 15 minutes. If you require accommodations or have questions, contact Paul Copeland at the SIU Carbondale Veteran Services office at 618-453-1317 or paul.copeland@siu.edu.
The annual Touch of Nature Buffalo Tro is returning on November 21, 2025 at Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center. Those attending the Tro can expect a fun night of good food, local beer and wine, and a chance to support Touch of Nature. The meal features a steak cooked over hot, stacked hardwood with a baked potato, salad, rolls, and dessert.
Tickets are $50 each or $375 for a table that seats 8. Each ticket includes 1 entrée and 2 glasses of wine. Tickets for SIU students can be purchased for $35 per person, which includes admission to the experience as well as the meal. It does not include the two glasses of local wine. A valid SIU student ID will need to be presented at the door. Tickets for the Touch of Nature Buffalo Tro will be available soon. For more information or to learn more, call 618-453-1122.
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
