ON THIS DAY in 1950, American child star, Shirley Temple, announced her retirement from films at the age of 22. The same day that she married her 2nd husband, US Naval Officer, Alden Black.
Herrin City Library is proud to host a symposium on the life and work of R. Buckminster Fuller: Inventing Tomorrow: Exploring the Legacy of R. Buckminster Fuller’s Design and Possibility on Friday, December 19th at 2:00 pm in the Herrin City Library Meeting Room. There will be a panel of speakers. The event is presented by the Herrin History Room and is free and open to the public
The holiday display of lights is each night for a drive through experience through Dec 30th. This weekend also offers special events in the Expo Hall this Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 5 to 8pm. See the expo hall beautifully decorated for Christmas.
For the kids, the ever-popular train ride, the NEW Kids' Korner, face painting, balloons, games, and more! See THE GRINCH, Model train displays and LIVE entertainment with school bands, recording artists, local talent!
CONTESTS - Kids' decorated trees! Club/Business/Organization decorated trees! Christmas Quilt Raffle. SANTA & MRS. CLAUS will be waiting to hear your wishes for Christmas!
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The City of Carbondale is lit up beautifully this time of year with residents adorning their homes with lights and decorations of all kinds- and we want to celebrate these efforts with our “Let it Glow” Holiday Lights Decorating Contest!
From now until December 22, submit photos of your outdoor Holiday decorations at your place of residence to contest@carbondaleil.gov. Please include your name, address, and telephone number to contact you at. A map will be created for a drive tour with all the entries submitted. The winner will receive a $50 gift card to Cotton’s Ace Hardware Store.
