ON THIS DAY in 1620 The Mayflower reached Cape Cod and explores the coast.
2025 City of Herrin Annual Mayor Ed Quaglia & Attorney Bart Mann Memorial
Thanksgiving Dinner-November 27th at Herrin Civic Center from 11 Α.Μ.-1:00P.M. or while meals last. Dine-in or Drive-Thru (Back Alley). If you would like to volunteer at the dinner, email herrinthanksgiving@gmail.com Home Delivery is also Available. Call Herrin City Clerk's Office at (618) 942-3175 by noon on Wednesday, November 26.
The Varsity is proud to host the return of the Kitchen Table Songwriter Series, co-produced by Mila Maring and John Reimbold, highlighting the bounty of incredible talent in the region. This season, we’re kicking off Season 2 on Saturday, Nov. 29. This Thanksgiving weekend, after the table is cleared, you and yours are invited to gather round for our opening act, a Songwriters-in-the-Round featuring Wil Maring, Matt Garrison, and Mac Elliott. Headlining the evening is Lucas Wayne and the Cottonmouths. www.thevarsitycenter.org
Veterans with a dream of starting their own business are invited to attend a workshop to help make your business dream a reality.
This workshop is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge to turn your vision into reality, whether you're just starting to explore business ownership or ready to take the next step. Boots to Business, an SBA program, provides an overview of entrepreneurship and business fundamentals for veterans, service members, and spouses. Reboot offers the same training to veterans of all eras and those who have transitioned out of service.
Two dates will be offered.
1)Thursday, Dec. 4 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Carbondale VA Outpatient Clinic (Old Office Depot Building)
1130 East Walnut St., Suite 100
2)Friday, Dec. 5
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Veterans Resource Center (Near Marion Kroger)
1406 Atchison Road
Marion, IL
During the workshop, you'll learn fundamental aspects of:
• starting a business
• developing a business plan
• evaluating market potential
• understanding legal and financial foundations
• various funding options for veterans
• and more!
Lunch will be provided. Registration is required. Seating is limited.
Register: https://forms.office.com/r/DKyGS8rzqf
or: econpower@siu.edu
