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UPCOMING EVENTS
Under These Same Stars
Start Date: 10/1/09
End Date: 11/30/09
Location: Carbondale, Marion and St. Genevieve, MO
Phone: 618-525-1136
Email: herbvoss@gmail.com, ILoutback@aol.com
This is a feature length, independent historic film. It's a behind-the-scenes story of the community of southern Illinoisans. You can reserve seats for screenings.
Fourth Annual Coats for Kids
Start Date: 11/1/09
End Date: 12/15/09
Location: Kroger and University Mall
Phone: 618-525-2676
You can drop off as many coats you want to help people across southern Illinois that are in need this winter. Drop off locations are at Krogers and the University Mall in Carbondale.
Don't Be A Turkey, Give Blood
Start Date: 11/18/09
End Date: 11/20/09
Location: American Red Cross Blood Drive
Phone: 800-448-3543
Website: Visit Website
Did you know that only 111 million people are eligible to donate blood? That's just over 37% of the U.S. population. Of those, only about 3% actually donate blood. Locally, you'll be able to give blood on the following dates: Wednesday, November 18th from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Dongola Unit School District #66 located at 1000 High Street in Dongola. Friday, November 29th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cobden High School located at 413 Appleknocker Drive in Cobden.
Pope County Deer Festival
Start Date: 11/18/09
End Date: 11/21/09
Location: Golconda, IL
Phone: 618-683-9702
Website: Visit Website
Held in historic Golconda, Nov. 18-21, the county fair-like celebration is well known for its barbecue, which is prepared by the Crim brothers. Hungry guests can start filling up at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19. Great food from a variety of vendors, handmade arts and crafts, wildlife displays and a flea market atmosphere are just some of the unique offerings that have made the Deer Festival such a popular yearly event.
'Almost, Maine'
Start Date: 11/19/09
End Date: 11/21/09
Location: O'Neil Auditorium: John A. Logan
Phone: 618-985-2828
John A. Logan College will present "Almost, Maine" this Thursday through Saturday in O'Neil Audiorium. "Almost, Maine" is a play written by John Cariani about how the mysteries of love touch the residents of a small town in northern Maine. The performances are set for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday in O'Neil Auditorium. Two matinees, also in O'Neil Auditorium, will be held on Thursday and Friday and will begin at 10 a.m. Tickets for the evening shows are $8 for general admission and $5 for students. Tickets for the matinees are $1 for the general public and free to Logan students and staff. For more information or advance tickets, contact the Office of Student Activities and Cultural Events at Logan, at 985-2828 or 457-7676, Ext. 8287.
“Teeney Bob: The Demon Pet Groomer of Sweet Street”
Start Date: 11/19/09
End Date: 11/22/09
Location: Rend Lake College
Phone: 618-437-5321
The Madrigal Dinner Theater is putting on the show. The show will be RLC’s fourth annual installment under the direction of Sara Alstat. Audience members will enjoy a three-course meal inside a castle on stage with a working drawbridge. Tickets are only $25 each, which includes dinner and the show. They can be purchased by calling the RLC Box Office at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1467. Show times are 7 p.m. Nov. 19-21 and 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22. This year, Alstat went with a parody of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.”
Library Sale
Start Date: 11/20/09 9:00 AM
End Date: 11/21/09 4:30 PM
Location: Marion Carnegie Library
Phone: 618-993-5935
Email: svinson@shawls.lib.il.us
The sale will include books, DVD's, videotapes, CD's, puzzles and more. Most hardback books are $1.00 and paperbacks are 25 cents. Newer editions will have special prices well below market value. The library is accepting donations for the sale.
Sounds of Christmas
Date: 11/20/09 5:30 PM
Location: Rosiclare
The annual Rosiclare Christmas Windows Unveiling is presenting "Sounds of Christmas". Refreshments start at 5:30 p.m. at the Craft and Antique Mall, followed by the Christmas Windows Unveiling on Main Street.
Scavenger Hunt & Food Drive
Date: 11/21/09
Location: Marion
Members of the Marion Seventh Day Adventist Church will be knocking on doors asking for non-perishable food items to donate to families in need. If anyone would like to join the volunteers, please go to the church before 4:00 p.m. You can also donate at the church.
Give thanks. Walk
Date: 11/21/09 7:30 AM
Location: University Mall, Carbondale
Phone: 800-713-8223
Website: Visit Website
St. Jude supporters will join together to participate in the Give thanks. Walk., being held at the University Mall in Carbondale, IL, an exciting family-friendly 5K walk to raise money for the children of St. Jude. Registration and check-in starts at 7:30AM. Please visit our website or call the number above for more information.
Walk Thru the Bible Seminar
Start Date: 11/21/09 9:00 AM
End Date: 11/21/09 4:00 PM
Location: Christian Life Center in Herrin
Phone: 618-942-7369
Everyone is invited. Pastor Phil Nelson from Lakeland Church in Carbondale will be hosting the event. Cost is $17 per person and childcare is available. Call the Christian Life Center for more information at 942-7369.
Leigh Gray Book Signing Event
Start Date: 11/21/09 1:00 PM
End Date: 11/21/09 3:00 PM
Location: Purpose Christian Book Store in Marion
Phone: 888-361-9473
Email: traci@tatepublishing.com
The book store is located at 922 W. Main Street in Marion. Gray will be available to sign copies of her Christian living book, "Loving God, Loving People: Living Out the Vertical in a Horizontal World." For more information, contact Traci at the number and e-mail below.
Freedom Fund Banquet
Date: 11/21/09 6:00 PM
Location: Meridian Elementary School Gymnasium
Phone: 618-734-0721
The Alexander/Pulaski Counties branch of the NAACP are presenting the Freedom Food Banquet. It starts at 6 p.m. at the Meridian Elementary School Gymnasium in Mounds. Tickets are $20.00. Senior Vice President for Advocacy and Director Hilary Shelton will be speaking. Her portfolio includes crucial issues such as affirmative action, equal employment protection, access to quality education, stopping gun violence, ending racial profiling, abolition of the death penalty, access to comprehensive healthcare, voting rights protection, federal sentencing reform and other civil rights issues.
Southern Gospel Gathering
Date: 11/21/09 6:30 PM
Location: Anna Heights Baptist Church in Anna
Phone: 618-614-0336
Area musicians and singers will gather for the band, choir and gospel singing. Churches throughout southern Illinois, Missouri and Kentucky will be represented. Rick Thomasson from Metroplois will emcee the program. Rick is celebrating his 40th year in the music ministry this month. A featured guest is Polly Waddell from Oblong, Illinois. She is an accomplished violenist who travels extensively spreading God's word through music. She plays a variety of violin music, including southern gospel and bluegrass. She will truly bless you with her amazing God-given talent.
Jon Lingle Concert
Date: 11/22/09 7:00 PM
Location: Friendship Church of Christ of Tamaroa
Phone: 618-496-5650
Website: Visit Website
Jon Lingle of Nashville, Tennessee will perform. He's a Christian songwriter and singer, who blends old hymns with contemporary music. The church is located on Parrot Road in Tamaroa.
Reading is Magic Show
Date: 11/23/09 5:00 PM
Location: Marion Carnegie Library
Phone: 618-993-5935
Email: svinson@shawls.lib.il.us
Chris Egelston is a full-time professional magician who will perform. The event is free and open to the public.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Start Date: 11/26/09 11:00 AM
End Date: 11/26/09 1:00 PM
Location: First Baptist Church of Harrisburg
Phone: 618-252-7497
The event is free and everyone is invited to attend.
Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Start Date: 11/26/09 11:00 AM
End Date: 11/26/09 1:00 PM
Location: Central Christian Church in Mt. Vernon
Phone: 618-245-4185
The meal is free to anyone who would like to attend. Free Transportation will be provided by calling church office.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Start Date: 11/26/09 11:00 AM
End Date: 11/26/09 2:00 PM
Location: Carterville Civic Center
Phone: 618-985-3040
Reservations will be taken until November 23rd. The dinner is for anyone in the Tri-C area: Carterville, Cambria and Crainville. Carryouts and deliveries are also available.
Herrin Thanksgiving Dinner
Start Date: 11/26/09 11:00 AM
End Date: 11/26/09 2:00 PM
Location: Herrin Civic Center
Phone: 618-942-5080
This year preparations are being made to cook fifty large turkeys, six cases of green beans, and six cases of yams. Volunteers will also serve guests mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, desserts, and drinks. Herrinite Don Falknor will provide musical entertainment, and a special table with toys and coloring books will be available for young children.
Johnston City Community Dinner
Start Date: 11/26/09 11:00 AM
End Date: 11/26/09 2:00 PM
Location: First United Methodist Church
Phone: 618-922-2008
The menu includes turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, corn, cranberries, rolls, desserts and drinks. Carry-outs and home deliveries are available.
Thanksgiving Dinner
Start Date: 11/26/09 11:00 AM
End Date: 11/26/09 2:00 PM
Location: Thompsonville First Baptist Church
Phone: 618-627-2228
The community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at the church, which is located on Shawneetown Road in Thompsonville. They will also do meal deliveries. Everyone is welcome to attend the meal.
Thanksgiving Buffet
Start Date: 11/26/09 11:00 AM
End Date: 11/26/09 3:00 PM
Location: Rend Lake Resort
Phone: 800-633-3341
Website: Visit Website
Fresh Roasted Turkey, Hand Carved Roast Beef au Jus, Baked Glazed Ham, Fried Chicken. There will be a salad bar, side entrees and a various selection of desserts.
Christmas Craft and Gift Show
Start Date: 11/28/09 9:00 AM
End Date: 11/29/09 4:00 PM
Location: Benton Civic Center
Phone: 618-435-5700
There will be over 65 displays of wonderful crafts, Christmas decorations and gifts. There is free parking and admission. A canned good donation is appreciated for the Benton-West City Ministerial Alliance and Food Pantry. Door prizes will be given away throughout both days. Concessions are also available.
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