ON THIS DAY in 1789 the first national Thanksgiving took place in the United States
The 20th Annual Southern Illinois Alternative Gift Fair allows generosity-minded holiday shoppers. This Alternative Gift Fair is a great place to find holiday gifts that support organizations serving our community such as Friends of Giant City, Women for Change, Center for Survivor Empowerment, Green Earth and over 30 other nonprofits. There is no admission charge for the event and live music, and refreshments add to the festivities at this beloved annual event.
Alternative Gift Fair–Dec. 7 2:30-5:00 at The Carbondale Civic Center.
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.
See more community Thanksgiving Dinners here.
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
