ON THIS DAY in 1961 Berry Gordy signs The Supremes to Motown Records.
The 3rd Annual SIFA Conference is on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 12–5 PM at John A. Logan College in Carterville, IL.
It will bring together farmers, homesteaders, students, and food system advocates for a half-day of hands-on learning, connection, and inspiration. Hear from expert speakers with NCR-SARE’s Farmers Forum, explore new tools to strengthen your farm or homestead, and share ideas shaping the future of sustainable agriculture in Southern Illinois.
Registration is open now: https://fwsoil.org/sifa-2026-conference/
Indie Lens Pop-Up Series Kickoff at Carbondale Public Library Sunday, February 18th, 2-4pm with The Librarians Film Screening and Discussion. The film is a documentary about librarians across the U.S. examining how book review policies are shaping their communities. Indie Lens Pop-Up is a neighborhood series that brings people together for film screenings and community-led conversations.
This event is free and open to the public.
Family Reading Night Carbondale Public Library on Thursday, January 29th
From 5:30-7pm.Families are invited to explore fun reading stations throughout the library. Learn more at www.carbondalepubliclibrary.org
Reservations are now open for Ice Skating at Tower Square in Marion. Ice Skating is Thursdays to Sundays, starting Friday, November 28 through the end of January Cost: $10/adult, $5/child
Special Arrangements: Book parties or make arrangements for other days and times by emailing Cody at cmoake@cityofmarionil.gov
https://checkout.roller.app/.../products/iceskaterental www.verymerrymarion.com or visit their Facebook page.
