Community members are encouraged to contribute diapers of all sizes, wipes, and other baby care essentials.

Participants will receive a certificate, a handbook, and lunch.

The city of Carbondale unveiled honorary street names after two civil rights and community leaders this morning.WSIU’s Brian Sapp reports the families of these two men hope the men's legacies will inspire others to learn about serving the community.

A book entitled This Old Man is an account of what it’s like to be old.

Nominations are open through Friday, August 15.

Families are also invited to take pictures, play games and explore the children’s activity area.

Buckminster Fuller was seen by many as a visionary. While his most visible work may be developing architecture around the geodesic dome, he was also a futurist, philosopher, and sustainability advocate among just a few of his accomplishments.Fuller was a professor at SIU for a little more than 10 years during the 1960's. During his time here, he built a home in carbondale that is a geodesic dome. The building was placed on the national register of historic places in 2006. The building has been turned into a museum and renovated to show visitors what the building looked like when Fuller and his wife owned and lived in the home.The R Buckminster Fuller Dome Home Not For Profit is the organization that runs the home. They have begun work on building a new visitor's center to share even more about Fuller's life and works.

Organizers say it’s a chance to celebrate community in a relaxed setting with food, music, and memories for all ages.

June 18 or 618 day is an informal day of supporting businesses in the 618 area code. Area businesses celebrate with specials on their products to encourage customers to shop local.The SIU Alumni Association is using 618 day to support businesses and students in the 618 area code next week.Molly Hudgins, the executive director of the SIU Alumni Association says they're supporting the 618 Day effort to highlight and support businesses in the southern Illinois region. 618 day refers to the date June 18th to represent the southern Illinois phone area code. To Hudgins, this is an opportunity to support SIU students who live in the 618 area code.

Mayor Harvey will offer brief remarks at noon, followed by icebreaker games.