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UPCOMING EVENTS
WSIL TV's "The Vision of Television"
Start Date: 4/1/08
End Date: 5/31/08
Location: The Science Center, Carbondale
The Science Center’s newest special exhibit will feature the WSIL Channel 3 News Desk where kids can anchor "The Science Center News", and production cameras and machines from days gone by. The exhibit is free with regular museum admission. School and other organized groups can call now to reserve a time to visit the museum. WSIL TV 3's "The Vision of Television: a History of Television, Past, Present and Future" will be on display at The Science Center through May 31, 2008. Call (618)529-5431 for more information or to schedule a field trip.
Benton Farmers' Market
Start Date: 5/1/08
End Date: 10/30/08
Location: Benton City Park
Benton Farmers' Market Thursdays, 3-6pm. May 1 - Oct 30 New location this year at Benton City Park, 411 W. Hudleson ST. Fresh, locally grown produce, baked goods, and crafts. A great market in a beautiful location.
Kaleidoscope 2008
Start Date: 5/8/08
End Date: 5/10/08
Location: Heath High School Auditorium, Paducah KY
The theme this year is "Rockin' the Decades" with shows on May 8, 9 and 10 each evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Heath High School Auditorium (located behind the high school on Metropolis Lake Road in West Paducah.) Tickets are $7 each and may be purchased in advance by calling 538-4099. Tickets are sold at the door when available.
Italian Feast
Start Date: 5/9/08 4:30 PM
End Date: 5/9/08 7:00 PM
Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, Marion
Meal will include, Mostaccioli, Chicken Fettucine, Salad, Bread Sticks and more! Cost will be $5 advance, $6 at door, $5 for seniors 62 and older, and free for all children under 12 years of age. Carry Outs available. For tickets call 618-997-6130
Great Strides Walk
Date: 5/10/08 11:00 AM
Location: Mt. Vernon Veterans Park
Spring Fling Demo Derby
Date: 5/10/08 7:30 PM
Location: Williamson Co. Fair Grounds
How to Relieve Pain Through Your Body's Trigger Points
Start Date: 5/14/08 6:00 PM
End Date: 5/14/08 7:30 PM
Location: Carbondale Curves
Free Workshop: How to Relieve Pain Through Your Body's Trigger Points. Learn how to-do-it yourself for conditions including: headaches, back pain, low energy, sinus/allergies, joint pain, sciatic pain, carpal tunnel, and much more. Workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 14th from 6;00-7:30 p.m. at Curves, 2355 Sweets Dr., Suite 9, Carbondale, Illinois. Presented by the Foundation for Wellness Professionals, Guest Speaker: Dr. Brian Bird, D.C. Space is limited, sign up at Curves or call 529-0921!
Blood Drive
Start Date: 5/16/08 12:30 AM
End Date: 5/16/08 5:30 PM
Location: Anna Heights Baptist Church
If you are at least 17 years of age*, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and are in good general health, you may be eligible to donate blood. All donors need to present positive identification. For more information or to schedule your blood donation appointment, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543). *In Illinois and Missouri, you may give blood at 16 years of age with parental consent.
4th Annual Beautiful Southern Ride
Date: 5/17/08
Location: Carbondale Middle School
The Beautiful Southern Ride is a fund-raising event to benefit the Carbondale Boys and Girls Club. The ride is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Carbondale-Breakfast and the Carbondale Bicycle Club. Participants can choose from a 15-mile family ride, a mid-length 30-mile ride, or a metric century (62 miles). Routes include some challenging hills as they travel through southern Illinois, south of Carbondale, passing lakes, wineries, and orchards and through the Shawnee National Forest and SIUC campus. Otherwise, the terrain is flat to rolling. Entry fee: $15 per person or $40 for 3 or more riders from the same household. All rides start and end at the Carbondale Middle School. Restrooms and showers are available at the school. Registration is from 7-9 a.m. Sags end at 4 p.m. Plan to start in time to finish by 4 p.m. The routes are marked and cue sheets will be provided. The 30 mile and metric century (62 miles) will have rest stops with snacks, water, and Gatorade. All routes will be sagged. Helmets are required to be worn by all riders. Cyclists must obey all traffic rules. For information, e-mail beautifulsouthernride@gmail.com.
Alto Pass Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser
Date: 5/17/08 12:00 AM
Location: Alto Vineyard
The Alto Pass Volunteer Fire Department will be having a fundraiser Saturday May 17th at the Alto Vineyard. Gates open at 12pm with the band "The Limit" taking the stage at 1pm. Admission is $7.00. Concessions will be available. All proceeds go to benefit the Alto Pass Volunteer Fire Department. For more information contact Daniel Gurley (697-0582) or Andy Hawkins (559-4953).
Sesser 5k Fun Run & Walk
Date: 5/21/08
Location: Sesser, Illinois - Custard Stand
Time: 7:00am - Restration Opens 8:00am - Runners Start 8:01am - Walkers Start Location: Sesser, Illinois - Custard Stand (Begin & End) Parking: Regions Bank Sesser, Illinois Entry Fees: $10.00 - Pre Registered Runners $5.00 - Senior Citizen Runners $15.00 - Race Day Runners **Pre Register by June 18, 2008. Make Check Payable To: Sesser Homecoming Association, Inc 204 South Park Street Sesser, IL 62884 Website: www.sesser.org
Guitar Hero Bracketed Tournament
Date: 5/31/08 8:00 AM
Location: Granada Theater in downtown Mt. Vernon
Registration for the event begins at 8:00 AM and the competition will begin at 10:00 AM. Registrants can enter in the category appropriate to their talent level with a maximum of 64 entrants per category. The categories and the fees are Easy for $5.00, Medium for $7.50, Hard for $10.00 and Expert for $12.50. Admission to the event will cost $2.00 and benefits the Granada Center for the Performing Arts. Prizes will vary according to difficulty and depend upon participation. Guitarists will perform one song each in head to head competition and be judged by a team of three judges. Refreshments will be served during the competition. "Anyone can participate," said Chris Murphy, event chairman. "There are so many talented guitarists and scoring these winners is going to be a challenge. Luckily, the game will take care of that aspect for our judges"
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