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am a very fortunate person: My office is located in my home. Its not a small home office but a very large room with three workstations and numerous filing cabinets, printers and storage. Unfortunately, it’s on the upper floor of the house which isn't ideal for client and customers. For some time now I've been looking for a ranch style home with a bigger space, or spaces, for the magazines. It hasn't been an easy search! Most homes don't have one or several large rooms that will work. Suddenly it all seems to have come together and not only did we sell our home in three days, but we bought a home just a half mile from where we currently live in Paducah that had been on the market for two days! So I am moving! As you might imagine, packing up a working office is no easy task. It's hard to put files into boxes that you use every day! Of course, life goes on even when you're packing and moving, and I lead a busy life at the best of times. This May the magazine staff will be at the Lowertown Arts and Music Festival in Paducah hosting the Children's street with all its fun free events. (Check out www.lowertownamf.com.) I also have some old friends visiting from England and my sister is scheduled for some surgery...what is it my mother used to say? " No peace for the wicked!" I do want to stop long enough to wish all out readers a Happy Mother's Day. Whether you are a mother, or taking the role of a mother, May is a special time to remember that none of us would be here without a mother's love and sacrifice. We hope you enjoy the May issue of Little Egypt Family Magazine and will support our advertisers and sponsors.
Editor's Pick We get lots of product pitches at Little Egypt Family Magazine. Companies ask us to review their newest ideas to our readers. Sometimes we find one we really like and introduce them to our readers. Whether your kids are at summer camp, heading back to school, at play dates or a sleepover party, the threat of head lice is always present. As a parent, you want to make sure you rid your child’s head of these pesky pests quickly and effectively, with as little mess as possible. Many think that the only way to do this is by forking over big bucks for professional removal, or slathering their kids’ heads with harmful chemicals and pesticide-laden products. Now, with the help of Fairy Tales Hair Care, there’s a simpler, easier, safer and more affordable way to take care of head lice, with their new Lice Good-Bye® Survival Kit. Fairy Tales Lice Good-Bye® Survival Kit is great for head lice emergencies, as it effectively treats, removes and prevents head lice. The kit contains Fairy Tales Lice Good-Bye Treatment, Terminator Nit-Free Comb, Rosemary Repel Conditioning Spray, an easy grip hair clip and step-by-step instructions. The natural Lice Good-Bye formula is clinically proven to treat both lice and nits, without the use of pesticides or harsh chemicals. The stainless steel comb uses patented micro-grooved teeth to catch every bug, and rounded edges that are guaranteed to get every nit out, while still being gentle on the scalp. A spray a day of the Rosemary Repel Conditioning Spray is clinically proven to keep lice at bay, while utilizing organic herbs of rosemary, citronella, peppermint, tea tree and lavender. Fairy Tales Lice Good-Bye® Survival Kit retails for $29.99, and is available at all Ulta and Bed Bath & Beyond locations nationwide, online at fairytaleshaircare.com, and everywhere professional hair care products are sold. We will be giving away a Fairy Tales Lice Good-Bye® Survival Kit on our Facebook page during the month of May. Please visit www.facebook.com/littleegyptfamily to see what’s going on in the region and for details of the give-a-way.
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S F E AT U R E S Christ Community Church by: Harvest Prude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
D E PA R T M E N T S COMMUNITY NEWS Missing Kids Awareness by: Jamie Lober . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Scholastic Summer Reading by: Harvest Prude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
H E A LT H Y L I V I N G Understanding Fibromyalgia by: Jamie Lober . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
CALENDAR Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
FAT H E R H O O D F O D D E R ‘Honey, Want to Meet my Ex?” by: Rick Epstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
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he congregation of Christ Community Church in Murphysboro has made a commitment to equip the residents of southern Illinois so that they can fulfill their dreams and accomplish God’s purpose for their lives. The church is made up of diverse individuals
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who come together with one goal in mind; to serve faithfully and impact God’s kingdom according to His purposes. The church’s efforts are headed by Pastor’s Rick and Debbie McNeely. They have a background of missionary-evangelism so it’s natural for them to reach out and serve in the community.
The ‘Tent Revival’ Church Pastor T.T. Noble founded Christ Community Church in 1920 in a rather unconventional way. He came to Murphysboro and initiated a tent revival out of which
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the church was born. The church, though originally a part of the Pentecostal denomination, declared itself “non-denominational” in 1969. Since then, it has become the home to many diverse denominational backgrounds. Many local residents know a particular feature of the church’s history: When the original church’s groundbreaking was taking place, the congregation members read around the clock until they had read completely through the Bible. This was their way of dedicating the property completely to the purposes of God.
From Missionary-Evangelists to Pastors A few years after their marriage, Pastors Rick and Debbie McNeely begin traveling as missionary-evangelists with Christ to the World Ministry. Beginning in 1991, The McNeely’s, together with their two children, Bethany and Jonathan, traveled across the globe with the good news of the gospel in tow. “During the time we spent traveling, we built relationships with several pastors,” Pastor Rick explained. “Pastor Nordstrom, who was leaving Christ Community at the time, was one of them. He asked if I would serve for a while as an overseer and later, when he was getting ready to leave, he asked if I could help the church through the transition of finding a new minister. The thought of us becoming pastors ourselves never crossed our minds.” Apparently, it had crossed the congregation’s mind! The congregation asked the McNeely’s several times to consider becoming candidates. “We told them we were just here temporarily to help them through the transition,” Pastor Rick. However, it seemed like God had different plans. “In the summer of 2012 I started losing sleep,” Pastor Rick explained. “I began to feel something in my heart that I couldn’t quite get a handle on. It reminded me of how back in the beginning. God had led me to quit my job and go into ministry. So now that it was happening again, I didn’t say anything to anyone, not even my wife. I prayed and kept trying to see what God was telling me.” Pastor Rick told me how, during that August, he and his wife had been dining at a restaurant and by chance a couple who were members of the church was dining there as well. The couple from church stopped by their table. “They told us they knew it would take a miracle for it to happen but they really wished we would be their pastors. After they left Debbie turned to me and said; “I’m starting to fall in love with these people”. This accidental meeting www.littleegyptfamilymag.com May2014 • 7
opened the door and the McNeely’s began discussing what they were both feeling. “I told God that because I’d turned them down a dozen times I wasn’t willing to go to them and turn back. I told God that if this is really Your will, then please let them ask one more time.” Pastor Rick told me. The very next morning he received a call from Pastor Nordstrom. “He told me that he felt like he just needed to ask me one more time if I could see myself becoming Pastor there.” The McNeely’s have loved serving the congregation of Christ Community Church in Murphysboro ever since.
The Heart of the Church “One of my biggest things is being able to communicate what the scriptures say in a way people will understand it.” Pastor Rick explained. He is a big fan of preaching ‘illustrated messages’ and, on Easter Sunday this year, the dance team got involved combining drama and singing into the message. You can view it online by liking their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ccclife. The heart of the church is really connecting with people and reaching out to them. “We love people.” Pastor McNeely said simply. “Our heart has always been that we believe that God has created each individual and has a plan for them. Sometimes people will struggle to find their purpose, and if we can help to shine a light on what God’s purpose for them is then we know we are helping to accomplish His will.”
Get Involved in the Community As the McNeely’s have become a part of the church, so the church has become a part of the McNeely’s heart of mission work. “We look for domestic opportunities as well as ones overseas. Over the years I’ve worked with teams in places like Russia, Mexico, Guatemala, and Trinidad. You don’t have to be a part of the church to join us on our mission trips. If you have a passion for service, please join us in serving the community and those in need around the world.” This coming year they are planning a mission trip to Trinidad in the Caribbean. The church is also involved in the community with a ‘Dream Team’ called “ARK” which stands for ‘Acts of Random Kindness’. Throughout the year they will target different areas of the community: They focus on small but meaningful ways to impact local people. It may be assisting an elderly person with yard work, passing out
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cold drinks on a hot summer day or shoveling snow. Pastor Rick told me about one of their experiences of ARC. “During Christmas time we did an outreach near the civic center. We played Christmas music and gave away homemade pastries: fudge, cookies, rice Krispie treats, and hot drinks. What was really unusual was how people kept trying to pay for it? But we didn’t want to take the money. We just wanted to demonstrate the love of God in a practical way.”
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FAT H E R H O O D F O D D E R
by: Rick Epstein
‘Honey, Want to Meet my Ex?’
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t was midnight. Three other fathers and I were sitting around a campfire, talking, drinking illicit beer and staring into the flames. We were on a YMCA Adventure Guides camp-out. Our kids were asleep in the cabin, their marshmallow-smeared faces glued to their pillows. Out by the fire one of the guys finished telling an amazing story about a carpenter on his crew who’d quit to become a registjered nurse. (“... and he was the best millwork man I ever knew.”) After discussion faded, there was silence. The mood was mellow, but even so, no one was eager to follow a great tale like that. Finally I said quietly, “I’ve got a story,” and told this one: The summer after high school I met a girl named Suzie. We were in love all through college and came awfully close to getting married. The feelings were there, but we really weren’t suited for a life together. When it came, our breakup was stormy, painful and it took months to com-
plete. But I kept in touch with Suzie’s parents, even after they’d moved 100 miles away – Christmas cards and a phone call every few years. My wife Betsy knew about this, and was amused. (“Amused?” asked one of the dads. “Yes,” I said.) So, anyhow, I was chatting with Suzie’s mom on the phone a couple months ago, and I updated her on my kids. “I want to see them!” she said. “I guess you never will,” I said. “I don’t know about that,” she said, “Why don’t you and Betsy come here for a visit?” “I doubt Betsy will go for it, but I’ll ask,” I said. But Betsy surprised me by saying OK. And then flabbergasted me by saying she wouldn’t even mind meeting Suzie. After a few phone calls, it was arranged for Suzie and her family to be at her parents’ house for dinner on Sunday. I looked in the mirror. Suzie’s boyfriend of long ago had been a fairly presentable specimen. But the years and too much pie had changed me. Also, I had failed to make much money. Suzie has a big government job and her husband is a lawyer or something. My level of success would be demonstrated by the car we’d be arriving in. A 2001 Honda Accord with 231,000 miles on it was not going to impress anyone. After a couple of days
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of agonizing along these lines, I asked myself the purpose of the meeting. Was it to make time with Suzie? No. Was it to make her wish she’d married me? Not really. I only wanted to satisfy my curiosity, see an old friend, and extend a feeling of good will that would make our fouryear romance something better to look back on. A modest mission, and I could accomplish it looking ugly and driving a rusty wreck. The encounter itself was anticlimactic. Suzie still looked good to me, although like most people our age, she was no longer 23 years old. Her husband didn’t attend; he was either lying low or busy making money. Suzie was driving a brand-new forest-green Volvo SUV. Her daughters and mine hit it off and played nicely together. I had worked hard to build a wall in my mind between the two main women in my life, and being in the same room with them, was disconcerting. It kept shocking me – Oh no! They’re both here! Suzie and Betsy did not engage in a hair-pulling contest for my favors. In fact, there seemed to be no tension between them whatever. Suzie was charming and appropriately impersonal. No one could’ve guessed our past from our behavior. We both had our defenses up, and it was like a polite fencing match without thrusts. Toward the end of our visit, I gave her older daughter a nice edition of “The Land of Oz,” a book Suzie and I had read aloud to each other in lovey-dovey mode way back when. (I did not like admitting this to the guys around the campfire.) “What a nice present!” said Suzie with automatic politeness. And when she saw the title, she gave a quiet but genuine, “Oh!” A gentle ambush; small but gratifying. Driving home on the interstate, kids asleep in the back seat, I tried to imagine myself visiting an old boyfriend of Betsy’s. I wouldn’t have done it. I looked at Betsy. “Why’d you go along with this?” I asked her. Her small smile was illuminated by oncoming headlights, and she said, “I like an adventure.” The men around the campfire, who had been spellbound by this story-without-climax, were quiet, each thinking about his own past. Finally one of them said, “That situation. There’s no RIGHT way it could’ve gone. I’d never have tried it. But your WIFE...” Words failed him, and he and the others shook their heads in wonder at the self-assurance of the woman I’d married. v
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COMMUNITY NEWS
by: Jamie Lober
Missing Kids Awareness
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ccording to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, there are nearly 800,000 kids reported missing to law enforcement each year. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan chose to take action on the issue by declaring May 25th as National Missing Children’s Day. This is the time of the year that we renew efforts to reunite missing kids with their families, remember those who remain missing, and make child safety a national priority. In addition to suggesting that you have an age-appropriate conversation with your child about this serious issue, the National Center launched ‘Take 25’, a national campaign with the message that parents should take 25 minutes to talk to their kids about safety and make sure the dialogue is ongoing. Little Egypt families can approach the issue of missing children the same way as they would any other pediatric health or safety concern. “The best thing to do is to sit down and talk to your child,” advised Craig Burge, AMBER alert coordinator and missing person’s clearinghouse manager for the state of Illinois. Often there is a lack of communication between kids and their parents. “We are in a society where technology runs our life,” said Burge. Some parents are comfortable talking about safety while others may ask a community leader or law enforcement to offer guidance to their child. “However we accomplish it, we need to start talking to our children and finding out what they are doing, how they are doing it, where they are going, who they are hanging out with, and what their behaviors are.” Armed with that knowledge, we can educate our children on how to stay safe.
Stranger Danger Abduction is taking a child that you have no custodial right to against his will. Child abduction is against the law in every state across the country and it is treated by law enforcement as a high-risk scenario. “Many people think that abduction is only perpetrated by strangers,” said Burge. “Someone your child doesn’t know who snatches them off the street. While those cases do happen, the abductor could be anybody including a neighbor, relative or friend of the family.” 12 • May2014 www.littleegyptfamilymag.com
Since, in many cases the abductor is not a stranger, it is a good idea to talk to your child about who he interacts with and what he can do to decrease his risks “Children should travel in groups, walk in well-lit areas and pay attention to their surroundings,” said Burge. Many kids are completely absorbed by their cell phones, iPods or iPads and do not always look at the people around them. “Parent need to tell their children to keep their heads up and to pay attention their surroundings; that there are situations which can become dangerous,” said Burge.
Children of any age There is no stereotypical child that becomes a victim. “We have those that go missing from very young to very old, so it is not necessarily an age thing,” said Burge. “Younger children should be supervised as much as possible. When you talk to a younger child tell him to make sure friends and family know exactly where he is and to check in frequently. If a stranger tries to approach him, make sure your child knows to find somebody he is familiar with. If your child is uncomfortable about a certain scenario, tell him to make as much noise as possible and reach out to the nearest law enforcement official, teacher or someone he trusts.” With older kids, have a frank discussion about internet safety and who they are talking with on social media. “You might
notice a total change in your child’s demeanor,” said Burge. “He may be communicating with different people than he has in the past or engaging in certain activities online that are not appropriate for him. Any of these can be indicators that something is not right. On many occasions, teenagers are naïve about what somebody sends them on the internet or what an internet acquaintance is talking about. We advise parents to monitor their children’s online use and be familiar with the apps their child is using to communicate with the outside world. Parent should be informed about the internet community their children interact with.”
Runaways Running away becomes more prevalent in the teenage years, and can occur from both good and bad homes. “Runaways can be found through the public’s help, police officer’s investigation, through tips or social networking, or through the child actually returning on his own,” explained Burge. Parents should contact local law enforcement immediately if they think their child is missing or has run away “When your child goes missing its natural for the parents to want to look for them,” said Burge. “They often use the first few hours calling friends and family. By the time they realize this is serious, the abductor and the child have had a four to five hour head start on local law enforcement.”
“You file a missing person’s report if your child has run away,” said Burge. “This is done, in person, by a local law enforcement agency that comes to your residence. In most cases you will be assigned a specialized officer, or unit, that will look into your missing person’s case. You will want to provide the ‘who, what, where, when and why’ on the missing person as best you can. Tell the officer any information about friends, relatives, social networking log-ins or e-mail addresses and any unusual behavior. All of this can provide insight into where the officers might look first. Of course our goal is to return every child home safely.” While it does not always work out that way, resources and technology are getting better every single day. “Our success rates are only going to get better,” said Burge.
No stereotype Unfortunately we can no longer describe to a child what a bad person is like. “There is no stereotype for abductors anymore,” said Burge. It could be male, female, young, old, someone employed or someone unemployed. It could be a stranger or someone your child knows. Kids have to be cognizant of their surroundings and situations. Parents can encourage neighbors to start their own informal neighborhood watch system. Look out for strangers and people who don’t belong on your street and in your neighborhood. Call law enforcement if you think something is wrong. v
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge
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ey parents, have you heard of the summer slide? Don’t get excited, it isn’t an exciting new destination place to take your kids during summer break; in fact, it’s the term used to describe the academic loss kids experience during those lazy summer months. Fort-unately, Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, is working to encourage teachers, parents and kids, to combat ‘summer slide’ with the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge.
How it works The Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge is a free, interactive online (and mobile) program that is family-friendly. It allows kids to create a safe profile, (no personal information is collected) and to find and share book recommendations. Kids can read whatever interests them and log their reading minutes to earn rewards. They can use the minutes they document to reach certain milestones and to unlock the ‘stars in the sky’. This interactive component is an added educational perk that will teach these young readers about astronomy as well as the myths of the constellations and how they were named.
Breaking the world record The challenge is in its eighth year and interest and involve ment continue to grow each summer. By participating, kids can contribute to setting a new world record for summer reading. The total number of minutes of everyone who participates is added up at the end of the summer. Last year kids worldwide read for 176,438,473 minutes which broke all previous world records! Maggie McGuire, Vice Present of
eScholastic, Kids and Parents Channels, explained; “The world record just adds a really fun competitive edge. Each year kids are presented with the record and each year they break it!” This year the theme is “Reading under The Stars”. “We’re encouraging kids to take their books outside,” said McGuire. “Take your books on hikes and picnics. Go outdoors with your books in a backpack or a bag. It might be fun to make a special bag with your children for them to carry books along when travelling. Turn on the flashlight, www.littleegyptfamilymag.com May2014 • 15
School Involvement There is also a competition among schools to see which school can read the most minutes. The school that logs the most minutes at the end of summer wins a visit from bestselling authors who will come talk to kids! David Shannon will speak to the winning elementary school, and Gordon Korman will speak to the winning middle school. Last year, over 4,284 schools participated in the challenge. Teachers can exclusively preregister students on April 7th.
open the windows or put star decals on your walls! Create a camp or pitch a tent inside the house!” This year’s theme aims to encourage children to explore the outdoors, expand their horizons, and interpret the outdoors with books. “We hope to appeal to a child’s sense of curiosity and wonder,” said McGuire.
A combined effort Kids can’t do it alone! They need encouragement from the adults in their life, not to mention somebody has to take them to libraries and book sales! “This is really about a mutual effort between children and parents, librarians and teachers, after-school programs and summer programs. The goal is to provide children with cumulative work to increase reading their reading skills and to break the world record.” McGuire explained.
Scholastic’s Part Scholastic’s effort is two-fold: The central goal is to get kids to read and summer is the perfect opportunity for experimental reading. All kids have their own tastes and preferences; work with your child to find books that appeal to their interests. The challenge gives kids the opportunity to choose to read what they love. “One thing
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effectively prevents the ‘summer slide’. “Reading is a skill,” said McGuire. “You have to exercise that reading muscle!”
Parent’s need to be involved too! So how do you get your child to love reading? Scholastic wants to share tangible ways to help parents raise their children to enjoy reading. “There are two key things that really help kids grow up to become frequent readers.” McGuire told me. “The best thing is they don’t require a bunch of extra work! 1. Be a reader yourself and a role model for your children’s reading behavior. Make reading a habit that you participate with your kids in every day. 2. Fill your home with books and reading materials. Access is what inspires your kids. For instance, if you have lots of board games, most likely your children are going to learn to love playing them!”
Scholastic loves to talk about, because it resonates so deeply, is that when kids choose their own books they are more likely to finish them and enjoy them,” said McGuire. “This is especially true in the later elementary and middle school years. Choosing their own books is what propels them to read.” Secondly, in the same way that athletes have to hone their skills to keep fit and on top of their game, it’s been statistically proven that kids who keep reading during the summer months perform better academically and maintain their reading capabilities. Summer reading
“We should all be working toward encouraging kids to find reading the most irresistible thing they do; right up there with every other hobby or activity they love participating in.” McGuire told me. Parents are a big part of the process. It’s up to you, as the parent, to supply your children with books, so get started together today! Compile a book list for summer and hit your local library. Get ready for the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge!
Scholastic Giveaway! Little Egypt Family Magazine in coalition with Scholastic will be giving away a selection books suitable for your middle school child during the month of May. Visit our Facebook page to enter to win at www.facebook.com/LittleEgyptFamilyMag. For more information and resources from Scholastic, including book recommendations for summer reading, please v visit www.scholastic.com/summer
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EVENTS CALENDAR We make every effort to ensure accuracy of information in this calendar; however, changes and cancellations may have occurred since publication. We recommend that you verify all information. Items may be submitted by e-mailing Calendar@littleegygptfamilymag.com.
MAY MAY 1 Willie Nelson and Alison Krauss Tour Concert in Murray, KY. Willie Nelson and Family will be joined by Alison Krauss & Union Station (featuring Jerry Douglas). This will be staged at the CFSB Center (formerly Regional Special Events Center) at 7:00 P.M. The Willie Nelson & Alison Krauss concert in Murray will also feature special guests The Devil Makes Three. Check out ticket information at www.ticketmaster.com Enjoy the film "The Secret World of Bats" with family and friends and fellow nature enthusiasts. After the program take the opportunity to ask questions, for discussion and sharing your experiences with bats. 7-8:30 at the Cache River Wetlands Center. 618-657-2064. MAY 2 First Friday Story Time: Merry Mother's Day in the Beck Family Center at Cedarhurst, 10 a.m. Sit under the indoor tree for a variety of fun stories that celebrate Mother's Day! Free admission. No registration required. For more information call (618) 242-1236. Southern Illinois Flute Choir & SIU Flute Studio Spring Concert, 7:30pm at the First United Methodist Church. This is a free concert. “Frozen” outdoor movie. Activities begin at 5:00 p.m. and movie begins at dusk. Located at Walkers Bluff, 280 Lake Jewell Drive Carterville. Inflatables, food, beverages and fun. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Call 618-956-9900 for more information. “Tarzan” Musical Matinee. Starts at 10:00 a.m. Tickets are $2 and free for JALC students, employees, and retirees. Located at John A. Logan College O'Neil Auditorium 700 Logan College Dr., Carterville. Call 618.985.2828 ext 8287 for more information. Bullets in the Bathtub Murder Mystery at Kokopelli Golf Club, 1527 Champions Drive-Marion, IL. Hospice of Southern Illinois will be hosting a Mystery Dinner on Friday, May, 2, 2014. The show will take you back to the Roaring 20's and will be held at Kokopelli. Tickets are $40.00 per person or $300.00 for a table of 8 (Includes show and Dinner Buffet). If you would like to dress up in your favorite 20's costume please feel free to do so although it's not required. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for silent auction/cocktail hour 6:15 Act 1 will begin with dinner to follow. Call Jennifer Vinyard (618) 997-3030 or email jvinyard@hospice.org for more information or to reserve your tickets.
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Southern Illinois Idol. Anna Arts Center, 125 W. Davie St, Anna. 6pm, Everyone is welcomed to enter the contest. 618-697-0009 to enter the contest for $10 or for information. The winner will received $100. The coverage charge is donation with the proceeds going to Anna Arts Center Children’s Theater. MAY 3 Market Days Flea Market and Vendor Fair at the former Armory, 205 S. 7th Street, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Flea market includes crafts, antiques, furniture, household items, baby clothes, kid's clothes, art, food, tools, collections, and more! For more information call (618) 242-3151. Members Family-Fun Derby Day in the Performance Hall at Cedarhurst, 9 a.m. Family members of Cedarhurst are invited to Churchill Downs at Mitchell Museum for a complimentary brunch themed around the Kentucky Derby. Families will have fun watching - and participating in family-friendly horse race activities. For more information call (618) 242-1236. Cedarhurst Family Day: Make Your Own Derby Hat in the Shrode Art Center, 12 noon. Celebrate Derby Day and create a clay horse and/or a paper derby hat of your very own! This make and take art program does not require registration. Families with children of all ages are welcome! Free admission. For more information call (618) 242-1236. Les Winkeler will lead a birding field trip at Glen O. Jones Lake at Saline County Fish & Wildlife Area, five miles southeast of Equality in southeast Saline County, at 8:30 a.m. Glen O. Jones Lake, Saline County Fish & Wildlife Area, 85 Glen O. Jones Road, Equality, IL. Carpooling information available. Please contact Rhonda at woodthrusheola@hotmail.com or 619-684-6605 for more information. Hike Bald Knob Wilderness, Union County at 10:00 a.m. Join Kelly Pearson of U.S. Forest Service, Shawnee National Forest, on a guided hike in Bald Knob Wilderness on the Bridgeman/Lyerla Chapel Trail in Shawnee National Forest, Union County. Meet: Godwin/River-to-River Trailhead, Bald Knob Road, two miles west of Alto Pass, Illinois. Wear sturdy shoes, carry water, and pack lunch. Contact Eric Johnson at 618-534-8139. Picasso at the Lapin Agile from 2:00pm - 4:00pm, located at C.H. Moe Theatre, 1100 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale. This is a free event. Contact mcldpub@siu or 618-453-5741 for more information. Sikeston in Bloom. 10 am - 4 pm at Legion Park, 115 East Front Street. Come join the town of Sikeston as it celebrates the return of spring. Enjoy crafts, concessions, and a great selection of flowers and shrubs offered by Sikeston's nurseries and garden stores. For more information call 314-380-3801 Saturday Stargazing in Carbondale. Explore the Moon, the planets, star cluster, nebulas, and galaxies! with the Astronomical Society of Southern Illinois. Meet 1/2 hour after sunset at Evergreen Park, 1205 W. Pleasant Hill Rd. Call 618.549.4222 for more information. The White Co. Historical Society is planning their second annual plant sale at the Robinson-Stewart House. The Society is asking for donations to make this sale as successful as last years. Plants and seeds
are needed. Herbs, shrubs, bulbs, as well as any annual perennials would be welcome. If you have any plants that need to be thinned, please dig them before the sale and put them in disposable containers. Label them and bring them to the R-S House the week before the sale. For more information or help with digging, please call Lana Anselment at 618-3825320 or Barb Kearney at 618-218-8249. Community Wide Yard Sale in Cobden, IL. Spinners and Weavers Guild from 10-3 at the Fort Massac State Park. All Spinners and Weavers are welcome to participate. Also the 17th Illinois Territorial Rangers, 1811-1814 re-enactors present a living history program in fort. Realize..It's Your Life. The University of IL Extension partnering with Home and Community Associations (HCE) in Bond, Clinton, Marion, Jefferson, and Washington come together for the day in a multi-county event from 9-4. The program brings home, family and community together in a learning and fun environment. It is a free event that is open to members and non-members. Located at Lifelong Learning CenterKaskaskia College 27210 College Road, Centralia, IL. Kentucky Derby at the Vineyard-Blue Sky, 3150 S, Rocky Comfort Rd, Makanda. Don your best hat and watch the Kentucky Derby on the big screen at Blue Sky Vineyard. Prizes and race tickets will be given out. Call 618-995-9463 for more information. MAY 4 Public Astronomy Observation from 9:00pm - 10:30pm at Neckers Observation Deck, 1245 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale. A presentation on the night sky and free hot chocolate will accompany the observation. Children accompanied by adults are welcome. Contact Bob Baer, rbaer@physics.siu.edu or 618-453-2729 for more information. French and Indian War Event in Fort Massac, Metropolis. A Seven Year’s War event. Featuring mock battles and tactical operations. 10-4pm. Call 618-524-9321 for more information.
Ladies Night Out at The Pavilion of the City of Marion, 1602 Sioux Drive from 6-9pm. Contact Stephaney Odle at 618-922-6767 for more information. MAY 10 Classic Kids' Matinee: "The Odd Life of Timothy Green" at the Granada. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and movie starts at 2. Free admission! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Drawing for a free kids' birthday party at Froggeez before the movie! For more information call (618) 740-0707. NAACP Pancake Breakfast at Veterans Park Community Building in Mount Vernon. For more information call (618) 237-8161. Abraham Lincoln Portrayal at the Jefferson County Historical Village, 2 p.m. Southern Illinois resident Earl Webb will present a lively interpretation of former President Abraham Lincoln. Free admission. For more information call (618) 246-0033. Cache River Nature Fest 2014 from 9:00a.m.-4:00 p.m. This event highlights the rich diversity of habitats and wildlife in the Cache River watershed. Guided canoe tours, bike trips, hikes, live animal demonstrations, various activity stations, and special presentation will be scheduled throughout the day. Reserve your spot for canoe tours beginning April 10, call Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge (618) 634-2231. For more information contact Molie.Oliver@illinois.gov, 618-657-2064. Reptile F.U.N. 10:30 a.m.- 12:00. Learn of the cold-blooded creatures found in your backyard and all over the world. Scott Ballard, Ill. Natural Resources herpetologists, will present live reptiles. After the program there will be reptile themed activities for you to participate. Located at Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 8588 State Route 148, Marion. Contact craborchard@fws.gov , 618-997-3344, Ext. 1 for more information.
MAY 5 Join the Knit-niks from 6-8pm, in the library meeting room of Carbondale Public Library. Knitters of all levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies. MAY 6 Magnolia Manor Luncheon in Cairo, IL. Luncheon & house tour, $22. Reservations: 618-734-0201 MAY 7 Cedarhurst Book Club will discuss Strapless by Deborah Davis in the Schweinfurth House, 12 noon. Bring a sack lunch and join in the discussion of John Singer Sargent's famous painting. Twenty-three-year-old New Orleans Creole Virginie Gautreau moved to Paris and quickly became the "it girl" of her day. Free admission. Registration is not required. For more information call (618) 242-1236. MAY 8 Southern Illinois Women’s Connection Luncheon at the Kokopelli Restaurant in Marion. Bring 1-2 gently used or new decorative household type items for a Swapoppertunity. Terri Schmitt will be speaking about “The Language of Love”. Please contact Juanita by May 5, 2014, for reservations. Childcare is available. $14.00 per person. The Friends of Carbondale Public Library make the community aware of the Carbondale Public Library, encourage its use, support its activities and raise funds for materials, programs and services that would otherwise not be provided, 4:30-6:00. MAY 9 15th Annual Hurricane Golf Scramble. Carterville Chamber presents the 15th Annual Hurricane Golf Scramble on May 9th at Crab Orchard Golf Course. For more information contact the Chamber office or Josh Combs at josh.combs@firstsouthernbank.net
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EVENTS CALENDAR The Southern Illinois Children's Choir will present a free concert, "When Children Sing," at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, at the First Presbyterian Church, 310 S. University Ave., Carbondale.
Applied Lessons Recitals at John A Logan College. Each semester, students perform pieces that they have been working on throughout the semester. Admission is FREE! Begins at 7pm at 700 Logan College RoadCarterville, IL 62918. Contact 618.985.2828 Ext 8287 for more information.
The Sidewalk Prophets perform at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center. Starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets $12.50 & $15.50
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Second Saturday Art in Cape Girardeau from 9 am - 2 pm, located at the Conservation Nature Center, 289 County Park Drive. The Nature Center would like to take the second Saturday to celebrate the artists who use the natural world for inspiration. Bring your supplies, whether they are pencils, paints, fiber, textiles, clay, wood, paper or camera and a lawn chair to set up on our grounds. It's a great place to see other artists and the general public. This is a Free event. For more information call 573-290-5218 Downtown Historic Home and Garden Tour from 12-4pm in Cape Girardeau. The annual Downtown Historic Home and Garden Tour features historic homes and properties in the downtown along with their yards. These venues will be showcased during the tour that is organized by the Old Town Cape organization and sponsored by Realty Executives. For information call 573-334-8085 or visit www.oldtowncape.org Reds, Whites, and Blues Fest at Blue Sky Vineyard. Come out to the Reds, Whites, and Blues Fest at Blue Sky Vineyard for live music, local artists, a tarot card reader, and the balloon man. From 2-5pm at 3150 Rocky Comfort Road- Makanda, IL 62958. Contact 618-995-9463 for more information. MAY 11 MAY 12 MAY 13 Taste of Home Cooking School at 7 p.m. Presented by The Southern Illinoisan. Event is at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center. www.marionccc.com for tickets and more information.
MAY 15 MAY 16 KY Opry Presents Exile and Juice Newton –7pm at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center. Ticket cost: VIP $75, Prime$57, Floor $37, Balcony $29 MAY 17 Williamson County Historical Society Museum Open House from 12:00 pm - 03:00 pm. See around 20 historical rooms as well as the historical research library and much more. Located at 105 South Van Buren Street- Marion. Contact 618-997-5863 for more information. Ten Mile+ Treasure Trail at Pickers Outlet Mall, 9763 Herrin Road, Johnston City, IL from 08:00 am - 05:00 pm.This gigantic treasure hunt features a community wide event through antique stores and much more! Pick up your $5 treasure map at several different locations. Your map will be validated at each site and must be returned by 5pm in order to be entered into the drawing for some great prizes! All funds from the map purchases will go to the Williamson County Child Advocacy Center. Call 618-983-5151 or visit http://pickersoutletmall.com for more information. Pimlico Preakness: Watch the race on the big screen at Blue Sky Vineyards, great blues music and a chance to win great prizes at the vineyard. www.blueskyvineyard.com Candy Christmas will be performing a concern benefitting The Lighthouse Shelter at the Marion Civic Center. This will include concessions and silent auctions. Doors open at 5:30 and concert begins at 6pm. Tickets are $12 in advance at $15 at door. Contact 618.997.4030 or www.marionccc.com for more information. Native Wildflower Sale from 8 am until 3 pm at the Town Square Pavilion, 100 North Illinois, Carbondale, Illinois (near the intersection of US 51 North and Hwy 13 West.) Large selection of plants native to southern Illinois – hardy, beautiful, pollinator friendly and low maintenance. Most plants priced at $3 and $6. MAY 18 4th Annual Centralia Coin Show at the Centralia Recreation Complex, 115 E. Second St., Centralia, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Featuring 40 dealer tables to buy and sell U.S. and world coins and paper money. Free admission. For more information call (618) 533-4200. 57th Annual Des Plaines River Canoe & Kayak Marathon at the Des Plaines River, Lake and Cook Counties. Contact info@canoemarathon.com 847-604-2445 for more information. MAY 19 MAY 20 MAY 21 MAY 22 Mental Health Seminar from 8:30-3:00pm in the Archway–Room at the Pavilion at the City of Marion, 1602 Sioux Drive, Marion. MAY 23 MAY 24 Members Preview Reception at Cedarhurst, 6 p.m. Cedarhurst members are invited to be the first to view new gallery exhibitions during this evening that features paintings from the Edmund R. Morrissey Collection, photography by Sandra Gottlieb, paintings by Paul Aho, and paper cuttings by Polly Winkler-Mitchell. Cedarhurst provides compli-
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mentary hors d'oeuvres and cash bars are available. Non members may attend the preview reception for a $5 fee. For more information call (618) 242-1236.
Game Day at C.E. Brehm Memorial Library, 11 a.m. Board games, card games, miniatures games, and role-playing games. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call (618) 242-6322.
Hike for your Health from 10am-11:30am at the Beall Woods State Park, 9285 Beall Woods Avenue, Mt. Carmel, Il. Exercise in a serene setting with a group of people who enjoy being outdoors. Participants will be hiking 2 miles along the trails of the Nature Preserve. Please meet at the park's Visitor Center. For more information contact Jacque Cullison at jacque.cullison@illinois.gov or 618-298-2441.
UPCOMING EVENTS Miss Illinois Scholarship Pageant – JUNE 9 – 14, 2014 at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center. Tickets are available for each night as well as packages for all week, Miss Events, and Teen/Pre-teen events. For this event there are three ticket packages available: The Miss Illinois 2014 Full Event Week Package – Tickets for each night at MCCC – $150, The Miss Illinois Outstanding Teen/Preteen Package – Tickets for Preteen Prelim, Teen Prelim, Teen/Preteen Final – $70 and The Miss Illinois 2014 Package – Tickets for Both Miss Illinois 2014 Prelims, and Miss Illinois 2014 Final – $75
Shawnee Art and Wine Festival from 12 - 8 pm, Riverside Park, 2610 West Riverside Park Road, Murphysboro, Il. Come and enjoy a day of music, fine art, the best regional foods, and all 12 wineries of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. Admission, tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.For information call 1-800-406-8774 or 618-684-6421 Alto Pass Springfest – flea market, games for the kids, and Veterans Salute. Downtown Alto Pass. Riverside Art & Wine Festival – Riverside Park, Murphysboro. 10 Illinois Wineries, Dozens of Fine Arts Vendors, Food , Music. $12 Advance / $15 Gate / $5 non-drinker / 21 and over. Visit www.murphysborochamber.com for more information Memorial Day Service at Mounds City National Cemetary. This elaborate service consists of the National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, lowering of the Flag, Invocation, Civil War Re-enactors, Guest Speakers, Laying of the Wreath, Benediction, rifle and canon salute, and Taps. Starts at 10am. Call 618-748-9041 for more information. MAY 25 MAY 26 MAY 27 MAY 28 Path to Pain Relief from 6:30pm – 7:30pm at the McCoskey Room in the Marion Library. Suffering from fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, migraines and RSD? Receive a free relief test and discover a new way for treating your pain successfully! Sponsored by The Foundation for Wellness Professionals and is provided by Dr. Guy B. Miller, DC Space is limited. Please RSVP 618-499-8581. MAY 29 Thursday Night Live Kickoff at Cedarhurst, 5 p.m. Cedarhurst's summer program, that welcomes visitors until 8 p.m. each Thursday, kicks off with live music and refreshments as the museum unveils new artwork in the Goldman Kuenz Sculpture Park. Thursday Nights each week throughout the summer feature different programs - from live music to fitness activities to educational programs - to create an arts-centered social setting for the community and visitors to Mt. Vernon. Free admission. For more information call 618-242-1236. MAY 30 Family Movie Night at C.E. Brehm Memorial Library. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and movie starts at 7. Free popcorn and bottled water. Kids must be accompanied by an adult and adults must be accompanied by a kid. For more information call (618) 242-6322. MAY 31 Wildflower Walk-Horseshoe Lake SF&W Area-Alexander County/. Starting at 10:00 am, take a wildflower walk with naturalists Chris Benda at Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (Conservation Area) in Alexander County. Meet at the Wicker House in Horseshoe Lake SF&W Area on the west side. The walk is limited to the first 20 participants. To reserve your spot contact Chris Benda, botanizer@gmail.com or 217-417-4145. Documentary Film and Discussions at the Carbondale Public Library, 2:30 pm. "The New Black." Centering on the historic fight to win marriage equality in Maryland, this film examines how the African-American community grapples with gay rights.
Miss Illinois Week. JUNE 9-14. For this event there are three ticket packages available: The Miss Illinois 2014 Full Event Week Package – Tickets for each night at MCCC – $150, The Miss Illinois Outstanding Teen/Preteen Package – Tickets for Preteen Prelim, Teen Prelim, Teen/Preteen Final – $70 and The Miss Illinois 2014 Package – Tickets for Both Miss Illinois 2014 Prelims, and Miss Illinois 2014 Final – $75 Movies in the Park will be TWO FRIDAYS A MONTH STARTING IN MAY AND LASTING THROUGH OCTOBER. Various family friendly movies will be shown throughout the season at Fort Massac State Park. Concessions are available. Don't forget to bring your chairs and blankets for seating. Come out and join us for some free family fun!Fort Massac park is located on I-24 exit 37. Make a left turn and go approximately 3 miles the park is on the left.
Multi-day Events/Activities
MAY 1-3: King City Theater Company Annual Theater Production at Veterans Park Community Building. Times TBA. For more information call (618) 242-6890. MAY 2 - JUNE 27 Friday Night Fair. Every Friday from 6 pm - 9 pm, On the Town Square, corner of Route 51 North and Route 13 West. This back to basics community event features local, home grown and handmade products and services. Bring the entire family! Activities and childcare available at the Kids Korner! This is a Free event. For information call 618529-8040 or visit www.carbondalemainstreet.com MAY 3-4 Jefferson County Historical Village Opening Weekend. Saturday 10- 4 and Sunday 1-4 p.m. Free admission. For more information call (618) 246-0033. Makanda Spring Fest. MAY 3 - MAY 4, 2014 from 11 am - 6 pm, Downtown Makanda. This annual spring festival features artists from the surrounding area who will be displaying their finest works for viewing and purchase. This is a Free event. For information call 618-457-6282 or visit villageofmakanda.com Brown Bag Lunch and Concert Specials! MAY 7 - JUNE 25 from 12 - 1 pm. Located at Town Square Pavilion in Carbondale. Local musicians play a series of free concert in the Town Square Pavilion. Order lunch from a downtown restaurant, or bring your own. Bring a lawn chair, and we'll see you downtown! For information call 618-529-8040 or visit www.carbondalemainstreet.com MAY 9-10 49th Annual Popcorn Pete Show in the Mt. Vernon Township High School auditorium, presented by MVTHS Thespians and Special Olympics! Show times are Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. This year's theme will Popcorn Pete's Extreme Makeover and will feature popular characters from current children's movies and television programs. For more information call Megan Clodi at (618) 246-5819. Perryville Mayfest. MAY 9 - MAY 10. Friday: 5 pm - 11:30 pm, Saturday: 9 am - 11:30 pm Downtown Square in Perryville. Come and enjoy all the special events at the annual Mayfest. There will be a parade and music on Friday evening. Visitors can enjoy the Craft Fair on Saturday along with live entertainment, mother/daughter look-a-like contest, plant sale, art show, car and bike show, antique tractor show, and much more! A carnival takes place at the American Legion parking lot from May 7th through
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shore of the Atlantic Ocean in Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York. Free gallery admission. For more information call (618) 242-1236.
the 10th. Don’t miss out on the delicious food served by food vendors on the square. This event is Free. For information call 573-547-6062
MAY 25-AUGUST 3: Paul Aho: Recent Work at Cedarhurst. Regenhardt Gallery at Shrode Art Center will highlight bright, vibrant, abstract paintings by Paducah, KY artist, Paul Aho. Free gallery admission. For more information call (618) 242-1236.
MAY 10-11, 17-18 AND 24-25: Jefferson County Historical Village and Museum. Saturday 10-4 and Sunday 1-4 p.m. Authentic log cabins and museum containing Jefferson County memorabilia. Free admission. For more information call (618) 246-0033. Tunes at Twilight in Cape Girardeau on MAY 16, 23, & 30, 2014, from 7 pm - 9 pm at the Common Pleas Courthouse Gazebo, Lorimier and Broadway. Tunes at Twilight is an award winning outdoor concert series organized by the Old Town Cape organization and held on Friday nights. In case of rain, the indoor location will be at Rose Theater on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University. This is a free event. For information call 573-334- 8085 or visit www.oldtowncape.org MAY 16-17 Lusk Creek BBQ Festival downtown Golconda. Bands, beer tent, teams competing for awards. Pope Co. Historical Society. Call 618683-9702 for more information. Booksale at the Marion Carnegie Library. MAY 17, 9:00am – Sun, MAY 18, 4:30am. The sale will include books, DVDs, videotapes, CDs, puzzles and more! Most hardback books are $1 and paperbacks are $.25. Westerns, romance, reference and mysteries. MAY 25-AUGUST 3: Edmund R. Morrissey Collection at Cedarhurst. This exhibition features, for the first time in a museum, works from the private art collection of Edmund R. Morrissey of Alton, IL. Gallery admission is $5, Cedarhurst members free, and all admission is free on Thursday. For more information call (618) 242-123 MAY 25-AUGUST 3: Sandra Gottlieb: Waves in Black and White at Cedarhurst. Seascapes are the subject of photographs taken at the
MAY 25-AUGUST 3: Polly Winkler-Mitchell at Cedarhurst. Inspired by paper cuttings by Henry Matisse. Free gallery admission. For more information call (618) 242-1236. Memorial Day Weekend Celebration. MAY 24 - MAY 25 from 10 am - 3 pm both days atThebes Historical Courthouse, Fifth and Oak Streets. This event is hosted by the Thebes Historical Society and features music, food, local crafters, vendors as well as numerous drawings for a variety of prizes! This is a Free event. For information call 618-764-2303 or visit www.thebescourthouse.com Fort D Memorial Day Weekend. MAY 24 - MAY 26 from 9 am - 4 pm at Fort D Historic Site, 920 Fort Street, Cape Girardeau. For the four years of the Civil War, Fort D protected the city of Cape Girardeau from attack. Now the old fort will come to life once more. This is a Free event. For more information call the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau at 573-334-6702 or 1-800-777-0068. The Herrinfesta Italiana Art Show will be held from MAY 22ND TO MAY 26TH in the Murray -Marlow/ Herrin Chamber Building. Sponsored by the Little Egypt Arts Association this art show includes cash awards, poster contest, and more. Show starts at 7pm. Contact 618-998-8530 or www.Herrinfesta.com for more information. MAY 31-JUNE 1: Jefferson County Historical Village and Museum. Hours are Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m. Authentic log cabins and museum containing Jefferson County memorabilia. Free admission. For more information call (618) 246-0033. Music at the Malone. MAY 30 - JUNE 27. Friday evenings at Malone Park, downtown Sikeston. Spend your Friday evenings in June enjoying great local musicians in concert at the historic Band Stand in Malone Park. On the last four Fridays in June there will be free concerts open to the public. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets to enjoy the park in all its former musical glory. This is a free event. For information call 573-380-3801 Kingsmen Auto Club Fifth Annual Cruise Night at Rend Lake College Marketplace, 6 p.m. The FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH through October brings old and unique automobiles from across Southern Illinois to the Rend Lake Marketplace. There will be prizes, 50/50 drawings, and live music by Hot Rod Nights, and plaques for participating automobiles. Free admission. Cedarhurst's summer program welcomes visitors until 8 p.m. on THURSDAY NIGHTS EACH WEEK THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER feature different programs - from live music to fitness activities to educational programs - to create an arts-centered social setting for the community and visitors to Mt. Vernon. Free admission. For more information call (618) 242-1236. Community Baking Day in Frohna, MO. Baking starts at 9:30 am to approximately 3 pm at Saxon Lutheran Memorial, 296 Saxon Memorial Drive. This is a wonderful way to start the month as the Saxon Lutheran Memorial holds it community baking day the FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM MARCH THROUGH NOVEMBER EXCEPT FOR OCTOBER (because of Fall Festival). The aroma of fresh baked goods, the company of friends and neighbors, and the sharing of recipes and helpful hints are the perfect ingredients for a Saturday morning. For information call 573.824.5404 Spring Art Classes at Cedarhurst, THOUGH MAY 31. Each season Cedarhurst offers adult classes in a variety of mediums for artists of all skill levels. Classes also include Art Time, and after-school program for local students and the ABC's and Art: Fine Art for Little Fingers early childhood development classes. Call 618.242.1236 for fees and registration information.
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Parents' Night Out at the Life Community Center, 2500 W. Sunset Drive, Carbondale. Enjoy a night out with no worries! Parents' Night Out is one Friday per month from 6-10pm. Your child will enjoy swimming, pizza, and games with our Recreation staff at the LIFE Community Center. Prices are $15 for residents and $18.75 for all others. MAY 30.
Carterville Hardee's- $1.99 Kids Meals
Youth Open Swim at the Life Community Center, 2500 W. Sunset Drive, Carbondale. MARCH 10, 12 AND 14 from 1-3 pm. Regular admission fees and pool rules apply. Visit www.cpkd.org for more information.
Eldorado KFC- Kids 3 years and under eat FREE from buffet with an adult buffet purchase
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training at the Life Community Center, 2500 W. Sunset Drive, Carbondale. Participants who successfully complete this course receive certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and AED/CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Class will meet 30 – 36 hours. Participants must attend all scheduled meetings. Must be at least 15 years old by the last day of class. Fee: $175.00, $25.00 nonrefundable deposit due upon registration. The remaining $150.00 is due upon successful completion of Pretest. SESSION 4: MAY 2-9 (TIMES VARY PER DAY). Call 618-549-4222 for more information.
Mother Earth Cafe and Bakery- Kids 12 & Under Eat free with adult meal purchase- dine in only
Family Vacation Night. This FREE program is held on the FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH and is brought to you by individuals and agencies who are concerned with the strength of families in the area. Educational and fun activities are presented at each meeting, along with a snack. Free fun for the entire family! 2014 Kids in Wonderland Shawnee Health Service, University Mall, 618-985-8322. MAY 5, 2014, Gross Science Big Brothers Big Sisters, Science Center, 618-457-6703. First Friday Arts in Cape Girardeau. Take in some culture at the listed locations on the FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH from 5pm-9pm as they feature talented artisans. Take advantage of the shuttle bus available to travel from gallery to gallery. This event is Free. For more information call the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau at 573.334.6702 or 1.800.777.0068.
DuQuoin Hardee's- $1.99 Kids Meals
Harrisburg Hardee's- $1.99 Kids Meals China Buffet- Kids under 2 years, eat free from buffet, Ages 10 and under 1/2 price KFC- 4 years and under eat from buffet for $1.93 Ponderosa Steak House- 0-3 eat FREE, 4 yrs.-7 years eat for $4.29, 8 years12 years eat for $5 Herrin Girolamos Pizza- 11AM-1:30PM - Kids under age 5 eat FREE from the buffet with an adult buffet purchase, Kids ages 5-12 are $4.99 each Hardee's- $1.99 Kids Meals KFC- Kids 3 years and under eat FREE from buffet with an adult buffet purchase Marion Hardee's- $1.99 Kids Meals Ryan's- Kids age 2-3 eat for $1.99, Kids 4-7 eat for $3.99 Wendy's- 4PM-CLOSE $1.99 Kids Meals
Guided trail rides. Giant City State Park. Departs 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2 PM, 3:30 PM, 5 PM. Hour ride - $45/person; half-hour ride - $30/person. For more info or to register, contact 618-529-4110 or GiantCityStables.com.
McLeansboro Dairy Queen- FREE kid's cone or Dilly Bar with Kid's Meal
FIRST FRIDAY ARTS IN CAPE GIRARDEAU. Take in some culture at the listed locations on the first Friday of every month from 5pm-9pm as they feature talented artisans. Take advantage of the shuttle bus available to travel from gallery to gallery. This event is Free. For more information call the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau at 573.334.6702 or 1.800.777.0068.
Shawneetown Rudy's Barbeque- 11AM-2PM - 6 years and under kids eat FREE with an adult buffet purchase, 1 kid per 1 adult meal (Dine-In ONLY)-EXCEPT Saturdays
Murphysboro Hardee's- $1.99 Kids Meals
Vienna Family Pizza- Child size pizza available
Ongoing Events & Notices Community Baking Day in Frohna, MO. Located at Saxon Lutheran Memorial, 296 Saxon Memorial Drive from 9:30-3:00. This is a wonderful way to start the month as the Saxon Lutheran Memorial holds it community baking day the first Saturday of each month from March through November except for October (because of Fall Festival). The aroma of fresh baked goods, the company of friends and neighbors, and the sharing of recipes and helpful hints are the perfect ingredients for a Saturday morning. Free, donations appreciated. For information call 573-824-5404
West Frankfort Hardee's- $1.99 Kids Meals Whittington Gibby's On the Green- Kids 3 and under eat free, 12 and under eat half price from buffet SUNDAYS Carbondale Garfield's Restaurant & Pub-TWO kids eat for $.99cents from the kid's menu per adult entree purchase
Kids Eat FREE!
Steak-n-Shake- FREE kids meal for every $8.00 spent
EVERYDAY: Benton KFC- Kids 3 years and under eat FREE from buffet with an adult buffet purchase
Tequila's Mexican Restaurant- Kids under 12 eat FREE meal with purchase of an adult meal. 1 kid per 1 adult meal
Carbondale Golden Corral- Children 3 and under eat FREE from the buffet with the purchase of an adult meal
Carterville Quiznos- Kids eat FREE with an adult combo purchase DuQuoin Don Tequila- Kids eat FREE with purchase of an adult meal
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EVENTS CALENDAR Harrisburg El Ranchito- Kids under 12 years eat FREE with purchase of 1 adult meal per child Tequilas Mexican Restaurant- Kids under 12 eat FREE meal with purchase of an adult meal. 1 kid per 1 adult meal Marion La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant- Kids eat ½ price
Marion Burger King- $1.99 Kids Meal Walt's Pizza- Kids eat FREE 2 children per table (Dine-In ONLY) Murphysboro Sergio's Mexican Restaurant- $.99 cents kid’s meal with a purchase of a soft drink TUESDAY Anna McDonald's- 3PM-8PM - $1.99 Happy Meal
Steak-n -Shake- FREE kids meal for every $8.00 spent
Benton/ West City Applebee’s- ALL DAY! - Kids eat for $.99 2 per adult
Tequila's Mexican Restaurant- Kids under 12 eat FREE meal with purchase of an adult meal. 1 kid per 1 adult meal
McDonald's- 3PM-8PM - $1.99 Happy Meal
Quiznos- 1 kid eats FREE with each adult combo purchase
Carbondale Applebee’s- ALL DAY! - Kids eat for $.99 2 per adult
Murphysboro Sergio's Mexican Restaurant- $.99 cents kid’s meal with a purchase of a soft drink West Frankfort LaFiesta Mexican Restaurant- Kids 10 years and under eat FREE with purchase of an adult meal
Chili's- ALL DAY! - Kids eat FREE with purchase of an Adult Meal Denny's-4PM-10PM: Two children's meals from the kids' menu are FREE with the purchase of one adult meal. Fazoli's- 5PM-8PM - $.99 kids meal with purchase of an Adult Meal (Drink is not included)
MONDAYS Carbondale Burger King- 3PM-8PM $1.99 Kid’s Meal
Lone Star Steakhouse- ALL DAY! Kids 12 and under eat FREE from the kids menu. Limit 2 free kids meals (one per child) per adult entree purchased. (Dine-In ONLY)
Harrisburg Burger King- $1 off Kids Meal and they get a free ice cream
McAlister’s Deli- 5PM-8PM - Kids eat FREE with purchase of an Adult Entrée McDonald's- 3PM-8PM - $1.99 Happy Meal Carterville McDonald's- 3PM-8PM - $1.99 Happy Meal DuQuoin McDonald's- 3PM-8PM - $1.99 Happy Meal Eldorado McDonald's- 3PM-8PM - $1.99 Happy Meal Harrisburg McDonald's- 3PM-8PM - $1.99 Happy Meal Herrin McDonald's- 3PM-8PM - $1.99 Happy Meal Ina McDonald's- 3PM-8PM - $1.99 Happy Meal Johnston City McDonald's - 3PM-8PM - $1.99 Happy Meal Marion Applebee's- ALL DAY! - Kids eat for $.99 2 per adult Backyard Burger- 5PM-8PM- Kids 12 and under eat FREE meal with purchase of an Adult Meal Bob Evans- 2PM-CLOSE -Kids 12 and under eat FREE. One child per adult. Fazoli's-5PM-8PM- Kids 12 & under eat for $1.99 with an adult purchase McAlister's- 5PM-8PM -Kids eat FREE with purchase of adult meal McDonald's- 3PM-8PM - $1.99 Happy Meal Metropolis McDonald's - 3PM-8PM - $1.99 Happy Meal
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Murphysboro McDonald's - 3PM-8PM - $1.99 Happy Meal
on Thursdays from 9:00-2:00 pm. Contact wschoof@carbondale.lib.il.us for more information.
Pinckneyville Courtside Grill- ALL DAY!- 2 kids 12 and under eat FREE per adult
The Ivas John Band plays at John Brown's on the Square, 1000 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, on the 1ST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH. Show starts at 8:30pm and runs till approx. 12:30am. This is a free event.
McDonald's- 3PM-8PM - $1.99 Happy Meal Thompsonville 1 topping personal pan pizza with purchase of 1 12 inch or larger pizza
NAMI, Jackson County – 1ST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH, NAMI Meeting. 7-8:30; Our Savior Lutheran Church, 700 South University Ave., Carbondale, IL. Call 1.800.346.4572 for more information.
Vienna McDonald's- 3PM-8PM - $1.99 Happy Meal
NAMI, Metropolis – 1ST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH, NAMI Meeting. 7-8:30; St. Paul Lutheran Church, 520 Ferry Street, Metropolis, IL Email namimetropolis@yahoo.com for more information.
West Frankfort McDonald's - 3PM-8PM - $1.99 Happy Meal
Join the School of Music for a free lunchtime concert on the FIRST
WEDNESDAY Anna Sonic - $1.99 Kids Meals
FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH in the first floor rotunda of Morris Library at SIU in Carbondale from 12-1:00 p.m. The Morris Library is located at 605 Agriculture Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901
Carbondale DiMaggio’s- Kids eat FREE with purchase of adult entree or 14"pizza
Lego Club. Marion Carnegie Library, Children’s Department. Monthly on the FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY, , 6 – 7:30 pm. Ages 6-12. Call 618993-5935 for more information.
Moe's Southwestern Grill- After 5PM - Kids eat FREE with each adult meal of $7 or more
Grown ups’ Night Out at the Science Center in Carbondale. $15 for
Sonic- $1.99 Kids Meals DuQuoin Sonic- $1.99 Kids Meals Harrisburg Sonic- $1.99 Kids Meals Marion Sonic- $1.99 Kids Meals Metropolis Sonic- $1.99 Kids Meals West Frankfort Sonic- $1.99 Kids Meals THURSDAY Marion Ryan’s- Family Night 5PM-8PM- Kids 11 years and under eat for $.99 Don Sol- $.99 kids meal with 1 paid adult meal SATURDAY Carbondale Denny's - 4PM-10PM -Two children's meals from the kids' menu are FREE with the purchase of one adult meal. Steak-n-Shake- ALL DAY- FREE kid’s meal for every $8.00 spent Marion Steak n Shake- ALL DAY- Kids Eat FREE. One free kid's plate per $8 spent Zumba Starting FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 THRU FRIDAY MAY 9 at 5:306:30 p.m. at the Marion Carnegie Library. Registration is required and you must be over 18. Limit to 25 people. Free and open to the public. Yoga for Beginners starting on TUESDAY, MARCH 25 THRU TUESDAY, MAY 27 at 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Marion Carnegie Library. Registration and yoga mat are required. You must be over 18 to participate. Limit to 20 people. Free and open to the public. Open Computer help at the Carbondale Public Library, 405 West Main Street, Carbondale, IL. Get help with any technology issue. Learn to use your computer, cell phone or tablet. See how to use your email or Facebook. Get help with downloading eBooks and audiobooks. Practice on our computers or bring your own. Anyone is welcome. Come anytime
members, $20 for non-members. All ages welcome, but must be potty-trained! Drop your kids off for a night of fun. This is the THIRD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Call 529.5431 or email si.sciencecente r@gmail.com to reserve your spot Free Concert and Dance with Donnie Rush Falknor “The Dinner Singer” performing hits of the 50’s and 60’s. EVERY WEDNESDAY from 5:00-7:00 PM, at the American Legion Hall in Marion. Call 618.922.5540 for more information.
Free Concert and Dance with Donnie Rush Falknor “The Dinner Singer” performing hits of the 50’s and 60’s. EVERY WEDNESDAY from 5:00-7:00 PM, at the American Legion Hall in Marion. Call 618.922.5540 for more information. Lego Club. Marion Carnegie Library, Children’s Department. MONTHLY ON THE FIRST MONDAY, 6 – 7:30 PM. Ages 6-12. Call (618) 993-5935. Brown Bag and Book Discussion Group. Carbondale Public Library, 405 W. Main St., CARBONDALE. WEEKLY ON MONDAYS, NOON – 1 PM. Just bring a lunch and one book to discuss. Call Mary Stoner at 618-4570354 ext. 314. Senior Citizens Program. Carbondale Public Library, 405 W. Main St. FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, 9:30 – 10:30 AM. Doughnuts and coffee are provided. Each month has a different theme. Contact Mary Stoner at 618-457-0354. Games Group. Marion Carnegie Library, Teen Department. WEEKLY ON SATURDAYS FROM 1-4:30 pm. Games include cheese, checkers, and more. Open to teens of all skill levels. Call (618) 993-5935. National Alliance on Mental Illness educational and sharing-and-caring meetings. Our Savior Lutheran Church, 700 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale. FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH. 7 PM. Contact 800346-4572, 217-522-1403, jacksoncounty.nami.org or il.nami.org. Story Hour. Marion Carnegie Library, Event Center. WEEKLY ON WEDNESDAY, 10 -11 AM. Stories, snacks and activities for pre-school age children. Call 618-993-5935. Shawnee Quilters Guild Work Days. Marion Carnegie Library. FIRST THURSDAYS OF EACH MONTH. 9 AM. Bring lunch. $20 for annual dues. Contact Gail Braeutigam at 618-684-3950. Shawnee Quilters Monthly Meetings. First Baptist Church, 406 S. Division St., Carterville. THIRD THURSDAYS OF EACH MONTH. Pre-program begins at 10 AM; refreshments at noon; meeting and program at 12:30 PM. $20 annual dues. Contact Gail Braeutigam at 618-684-3950.
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EVENTS CALENDAR Story Hour. Marion Carnegie Library, Event Center. WEEKLY ON WEDNESDAY, 10 -11 AM. Stories, snacks and activities for pre-school age children. Call (618) 993-5935. Open Computer Help. Carbondale Public Library, 405 W. Main St., Carbondale. 9 AM – 2 PM. Open to public. Get help with technology issues, including how to use your computer, cell phone or tablet; see how to use your email or Facebook; assistance with downloading ebooks and audiobooks; practice on our computers or bring your own. Contact wschoof@carbondale.lib.il.us. Shawnee Quilters Guild Work Days. Jackson Count Extension Center, Murphysboro. FIRST FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH SEPTEMBER – MAY. 10 AM Bring lunch. $20 for annual dues. Contact Gail Braeutigam at 618-684-3950. Video Game Hour. Carbondale Public Library, 405 W. Main St., Carbondale. 3:30-4:30 PM FRIDAYS. Free. For youth 5th grade and older. Includes video games and popcorn. Contact 618-457-0354. Family Swim. LIFE Center pool, 2500 W Sunset Drive, Carbondale. WEEKLY ON FRIDAY EVENINGS. $5 per family up to four people; additional people $1 each. An adult family member must accompany youth; siblings must be at least 21 to qualify as an adult. Call 618-549-4222. Beginners Painting Class for ages 9-12 will be starting on THURSDAY, APRIL 10 THRU THURSDAY, MAY 15 (NO CLASS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 17) at 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jeri Palmer, from LEAA, will be hosting a beginners painting class at the Marion Carnegie Library. . Students will be introduced to color theory, taught how to apply acrylic paint, and will be able to paint their own design. Registration is required and can be completed in the Young Adult Department. For ages 12-19. Students should bring a pencil, paper, and a picture they may want to paint. *FREE* Free monthly electronic/computer recycling. America’s Central Port (Formerly Commissary Parking Lot), Seventh and A streets, Granite City. 10 AM SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH FEBRUARY – NOVEMBER. Call 314-382-1650 or www.witsinc.org. Teen Games. Marion Carnegie Library, McCoskey Room. WEEKLY ON SATURDAY, 1 – 4:30 PM. Yu-Gi-Oh cards, Super Smash Brothers Brawl, and other games. Ages 12-19. Call 618-993-5935. Teen Games. Marion Carnegie Library, McCoskey Room. WEEKLY ON SATURDAY, 1 – 4:30 PM. Yu-Gi-Oh cards, Super Smash Brothers Brawl, and other games. Ages 12-19. Call (618) 993-5935. Zumba & Zumba Toning Classes-Tishaunda Fitness Contact 618-6384180 for more information or www.tishaunda618.zumba.com. $5 per class or $30 for a VIP pass – unlimited Zumba for a month First Time Free! At 718 Market Square Street in Metropolis. SATURDAYS 10:30-12 and MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS at 6-7:30 p.m. LET’S WRITE! POETRY WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS (4th—8th Graders). Saluki Writers Project (led by SIU English Grad Students) at the Carbondale Public Library. Thursdays 4:30 – 5:30 pm, APRIL 3, 10.
Educational
Need help with math and science? Free tutoring will be available at The Science Center of Southern Illinois for Kindergarten-12th graders who need assistance with science and mathematics. All tutors are qualified student volunteers from SIUC. Meetings are EVERY WEDNESDAY from 3-5pm. All tutoring is free, but registration is required to ensure that there are plenty of tutors. Direct any questions to Jaime at jaimesykes@siu.edu. The Science Center of Southern Illinois, University Mall, 1237 E. Main., Sp 1048, Carbondale. Admission $4/person; infants 2 and younger free. Senior citizen and military discounts available. Annual family memberships ($65) includes admission for up to eight family members, various discounts, free
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admission to more than 300 museums in the Association of Science and Technology Centers. Closed Monday-Tuesday; 11 AM – 5 PM WednesdayThursday; 11 AM – 6PM Friday-Saturday; Noon – 5 PM Sunday. Contact si.sciencecenter@gmail.com, 618-529-5431 or www.yoursciencecenter.com. Sylvan Learning Center, 402 E. Plaza Drive, #3, Carterville. 618-985-4519.
Exhibits
Jefferson County Historical Village and Museum, 1411 North 27th St., Mt. Vernon. 10 AM – 4 PM SATURDAYS and 1 – 4 PM SUNDAYS. Free. Authentic log cabins and museum containing Jefferson County memorabilia. Call 618-246-0033. Union County Museum, 117 S. Appleknocker St., Cobden. 1-5 PM SATURDAYS and SUNDAYS. Free. Operated by the Union County Historical & Genealogy Society. Call 618-893-2865. Modern Dialect: American Paintings from the Horseman Collection at Cedarhurst. FEBRUARY 23-MAY 11. This exhibition will feature 40 artists and 67 works of American Scene and Modernist paintings from the 1930s and 1940s, on loan from the collection of St. Louis art collectors John and Susan Horseman. Gallery admission is $5 per person, Cedarhurst members free, all admission free each Thursday. For more information call 618.242.1236. 24th Annual New Work by Students, Faculty and Staff, Department of Cinema and Photography, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale at Cedarhurst. FEBRUARY 23-MAY 11. This year's show will spotlight the originality and creativity of students and faculty. Free gallery admission. For more information call 618.242.1236. Shrode Fine Art and Craft Competition at Cedarhurst. FEBRUARY 23-MAY 11. The annual regional competition is open to artists age 18 and older living in southern Illinois, south of Interstate 70, including Charleston, IL. Fine art and craft artists have the opportunity to submit their work and a professional artist/juror selects the art for the exhibition. Artists compete to win over $1,000 in cash prizes. Free gallery admission. For more information call 618.242.1236. Art Time Projects: Art Rocks! at Cedarhurst. FEBRUARY 23-MAY 11. Afterschool Art Time students study and learn about a variety of different art mediums and artists throughout the school year. The exhibit will showcase student projects made in response to the (Fall 2013) Main Gallery exhibit, Sound and Vision: Monumental Rock & Roll Photography. Free gallery admission. For more information call 618.242.1236. THROUGH FEBRUARY 9 - Beck Family Center - Closed for Renovations. The Beck Family Center is a resource enjoyed by thousands of families each year. Because of its popularity, regular maintenance is needed to keep the center in top condition. Please excuse us while we take this short exhibition period to care for the family center.
Farmers’ Markets
Carbondale Community Farmers Market, Carbondale Community High School, 1301 E. Walnut St. Open year around from 9 am – 1 pm Saturdays and moves indoors starting Nov. 9. Features produce grown using sustainable or organic growing practices, products from conventional farms, local crafts, free children's activities and a wide variety of educational demonstrations and classes. For more information, call the market manager Angie Kuehl at 618.340.2160 or visit www.facebook.com/pages/CarbondaleCommunity-Farmers-Market. Regional Producer Farmers Market in Johnston City. Regional Producers Farmers Market will be held in Downtown Johnston City, 100 Broadway Boulevard on Fridays from MAY-OCTOBER from 3pm-7pm across from Indian Video. Local producers/vendors will bring their wares. All vendors/producers have locally grown products. Pinckneyville Farmer's Market. EVERY TUESDAY AFTERNOON from 3-6pm, May – October. For more information contact the Market Master,
Paul Ritter at 618-357-1167 or City Economic Development Coordinator, Carrie Ford at 618-357-8775. Located at Trinity Assembly of God, 306 South Main St., Pinckneyville. Vienna Farmers’ Market. Vienna City Park. OPEN WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS 7 AM – noon.
Religious Services & Meetings: Aldersgate United Methodist Church
First Christian Church
306 W. Monroe St., Carbondale – 618-457-6817 • fcc-carbondale.org SUNDAYS – 10:30 AM Worship with Children’s Church and Nursery provided
First Church of God
1409 Broeking Rd., Marion -618-993-6369 • www.marionfcog.org SUNDAYS – 9:00 AM Sunday School; 10 AM Worship; 6PM Enrichment Hour WEDNESDAY – 6:30 Worship
First Presbyterian Church
310 S. University Ave., Carbondale – 618-549-2148 • www.firstprescdale.org SUNDAYS – 9:30 AM Worship; 10:30 AM Fellowship; 10:4511:45 AM Adult & Children’s Christian Enrichment
1201 N. Fair St., Marion -618-997-6065 • www.marionaldersgate.org SUNDAYS – 8:30 AM Blended Worship Service; 9:30 AM Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 AM Contemporary Worship Service. Nursery is provided during both worship services for kids up to 3 years old. WEDNESDAYS – ACTION (All Church Things in One Night) begins with a meal at 5:45 PM and is followed by Adult Small Group Studies; Friendship Club (through 3rd Grade); CLICK (4th and 5th Grades); Sixth Grade Connection; and Wednesday Night Life (7th-12th Grades).
First United Methodist
Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
105 N. Parrish Lane, Carbondale - 618-529-2439 - www.cuuf.net SUNDAYS - 10:30 AM Service; 10:30 AM Children's Religious Education and staffed Nursery; 11:30 AM Coffee Hour in the Commons
Christ Community Church
473 W. Harrison Road, Murphysboro – 618-684-359 • ccc-si.com SUNDAYS – 10 AM Worship
Community Christian Church
1150 Country Club Road, Metropolis – 618-524-8694 • www.cccmetropolis.com SUNDAYS – 9 AM Sunday School; 10 AM Worship; 6 PM Worship WEDNESDAYS – 6 PM Bible Study
Cornerstone Church
214 W Main St., Carbondale – 618-457-2416 • www.fumc-cdale.org SUNDAYS – Early Service: 8:15-9:15 AM Early Service; 9:30-10:30 AM Sunday School for all ages; 10:45-11:45 AM Late Service with Children's Church (4 years old - Grade 6)
1801 Westminster Drive, Marion – 618-993-3649 • gslcmarion.com SUNDAYS - 7:45 AM service; 10:15 AM service with staffed nursery available for children through age 3
Lighthouse Assembly of God
670 Airport Road, Metropolis – 618-524-2256 • lighthouseag.org SUNDAYS – 9:30 AM Christian Education; 10:30 AM Morning Worship; 5:15 PM Corporate Prayer; 6 PM Evening Worship WEDNESDAYS – 6:15 PM Corporate Prayer; 7 PM Worship
Marion Church of Christ
1705 E DeYoung St., Marion - 618-993-5534 • www.marionchurchofchrist.com SUNDAYS – 9:30 AM Bible study; 10:30 AM Worship; 6 PM Worship WEDNESDAYS – 7 PM Bible study
9835 Old Bainbridge, Marion – 618-997-7884 • cornerstonesi.org SATURDAYS – 5 PM Worship SUNDAYS – 9 AM and 10:45 AM Worship
Cornerstone Church
17466 Route 37, Johnston City - 618-997-7884 • cornerstonesi.org SUNDAYS – 10 AM Worship
Grace United Methodist Church
220 N. Tower Road, Carbondale – 618-457-8785 • www.gumc.net SUNDAYS – 9 AM Contemporary Worship; 10:10 AM Sunday School; 11:15 AM Traditional Worship. Nursery available at both services and Sunday school.
Hope Church
7373 Old Highway 13, Carbondale – 618-521-6271 www.hopechurchcarbondale.com SUNDAYS – 9:30 AM Adult Bible Study; 9:30 AM Children’s Sunday School; 10:30 AM Worship Service
Elm Street Southern Baptist Church
1907 Elm St., Murphysboro – 618-687-1043 • www.elmstreetchurch.org SUNDAYS – 9:15 AM Sunday School; 10:30 AM Service; 6 PM Service WEDNESDAYS – 7 PM Service
First Baptist Church of Marion
401 West Union St., Marion – 618-997-9386 • www.fbmarion.org SUNDAYS – 10 AM Worship; 6 PM Worship WEDNESDAYS – 6 PM Worship
First Baptist Church
401 N. 15th St., Murphysboro – 618-687-1769 • www.fbcmurphy.org SUNDAYS – 8:15 AM Fellowship with coffee and doughnuts; 9AM Life Groups/Sunday School; 10 AM Worship WEDNESDAYS – 5 PM Dinner; 6 PM Youth Group; 6 PM Adult Bible Study
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EVENTS CALENDAR Marion First United Methodist Church
208 W. Main St., Marion - 618-993-5421 • www.marionfirst.org SUNDAYS – 8:30 AM Informal Worship; 9 AM Coffee Spot Fellowship; 9:30 AM Sunday School; 10:30 AM Traditional Worship
Mt. Horeb Church
906 Pearl St., Metropolis • 618-524-3018 • www.mthorebexperience.org SUNDAYS – 9AM Sunday School; 10 AM Worship; 10 AM Children’s Church (1-9 years old); 5:30 PM Mt. HYPE (Youth Group for 6-12th grades) WEDNESDAYS – 5:30 PM Fellowship Meal; 6:30 Bible Study THURSDAYS – 9 AM Zumba (Free)
Murphysboro United Methodist Church 1500 Pine St., Murphysboro – 618-687-2317 • www.murphysboroumc.com SUNDAYS – 9 AM Service with children dismissed about half way through for Children’s Church; 10:10 AM Sunday School for all ages; Communion Sunday is the FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Neighborhood Bible Fellowship 1218 W. Freeman St., Carbondalee – 618-549-7649 neighborhoodbiblefellowship.org SUNDAYS – 10 AM Breaking of Bread Service; 11 AM Teaching Service/Children's Sunday School
New Hope Church of God 2201 W. Main St., Marion – 618-993-3363 • www.newhopechurchmarion.or • SUNDAYS – 9:30 AM Sunday School; 10:30 AM Worship and children are dismissed for Children’s Church WEDNESDAYS – 6 PM Fellowship with coffee, drinks and desserts: 6:30-7:15 PM Whiz Kidz (ages 4-11); 6:30-7:15 PM Teen Bible Study (ages 12-19); 6:307:15 PM Adult Bible Study; 7:20-8 PM Adult Choir Practice
803 N Robert A Stalls Ave, Carbondale- 618.457.7075 Rev Darryl K Cox, Pastor SUNDAYS – Sunday School- 9:30am, Morning Service- 10:45am Weekly prayer service/Stewardship class: WEDNESDAYS- 6:30pm
Ohio Valley Baptist Church 714 Filmore St., Metropolis – 618-638-0901 • www.ohiovalleybaptist.org SUNDAYS – 10 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL; 11 AM Worship; 6 PM Worship WEDNESDAYS – 7 PM Worship
Olivet Free Will Baptist Church 409 North Marion Street, Carbondale- 618.549.3374 SUNDAYS – 9:30 AM - Sunday School; 11:00 AM - Worship Service WEDNESDAYS - 6:00 PM - Midweek Service
St. Joseph Catholic Church 600 N. Russell St., Marion - 618-993-3194 www.stjosephmarion.org SATURDAYS – 5 PM Mass SUNDAYS – 8 AM Mass; 11 AM Mass MONDAYS-THURSDAYS – 7:45 AM Morning Prayer; 8 AM Mass FRIDAYS – 11:45 PM Midday Prayer; 12:10 PM Mass
Seventh-day Adventist Church 2434 Taylor Road, West Frankfort, IL - 618-937-1221 • www.wfsdac.org SATURDAYS – Bible Study at 10:00 am, Worship Hour at 11:00 am Mid-week service on TUESDAYS at 6:00 pm
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church 315 E. Third St., Metropolis – 618-524-9006 • strosemetropolis.com SUNDAYS – 8:30 AM Mass MONDAY-FRIDAY 8 AM Mass
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University Baptist Church 700 S Oakland Ave., Carbondale – 618-457-0323 • www.ubaptist.org SUNDAYS – 9 AM Coffee Fellowship and Libraryl 9:30 AM Classes; 10:45 AM Worship WEDNESDAYS – 9:30 AM Morning Bible Study; 7 AM Mid-Week Service
The View Church 1201 S. Giant City Road, Carbondale – 618-351-0841 • www.theviewchurch.com SUNDAYS – 10:20 AM Contemporary Worship Service
Vine Church 1445 S. Wall St., Carbondale – 618-351-8463 • www.vinechurch.net SUNDAYS – 9 AM, 11 AM, 5:30 PM Worship Services
Walnut Street Baptist Church 218 W. Walnut St., Carbondale – 618-457-0479 • www.walnut-street.org SUNDAYS – 9 AM Sunday School; 10:15 AM Morning Worship; 12:30 PM Korean Worship; 6 PM Evening Worship WEDNESDAYS – 5:45 PM Dinner by Reservation; 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study; 6:30 PM Youth Bible Study; 6:30 PM Children in Action (Grades 1-6); 6:30 PM Mission Friends (4-5 year olds); 7:15 PM Choir Rehearsal
Shepherd’s Closet, 704 West Boyton, Marion – 618-993-8694 Southern Illinois BirthNetwork – 618-559-5948. Promotes motherfriendly maternity care throughout Southern Illinois and provides a great community for moms to connect and support each other throughout pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and motherhood. Holds regular meetings, playdates, film screenings, and special events throughout the year. Contact www.facebook.com/groups/sibirthnetwork or Amanda Wingerter at amandawingerter@gmail.com. The Women’s Center, 610 South Thompson St., Carbondale – 800-3342094. Helps sexual assault and domestic violence survivors by providing a 24-hour crisis hotline intervention (618-529-2324), emergency shelter, food, supplies and transportation; individual and group support, counseling information, referrals, education; case management, legal, medical, and personal advocacy. All services are free confidential. http://thewomensctr.org/. v
Service Organizations
Cambria Food Pantry, 302 S. Richart, Cambria – 618-985-6409. Open 8 AM-noon THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. Community United Pantry, 130 West Illinois, Carterville – 618-9853171. Open 9 AM-noon TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. Friends of Giant City is a not-for-profit group that supports Giant City State Park and is funded by membership donations. Annual dues begin at $5for students and seniors and go up to $100 for organizations. Membership includes newsletters, volunteer activities, annual meeting and programs, education programs. Contact friendsofgiantcity@gmail.com or www.giantcity.org. Good Samaritan Food Pantry, 700 S. Oakland, Carbondale – 618-4570323. Open 9-11 AM MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS. Grace Baptist Church, 202 E. Oak, West Frankfort – 618-932-2140. Open 9-11 AM THIRD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH. Hospice of Southern Illinois Inc. – 305 S. Illinois St., Belleville. 618-2351703; 7325 Marine Road, Edwardsville. 618-659-7900; 204 Halfway Road, Marion. 618-997-3030. Care for patients and families facing terminal illnesses includes specialized pain and symptom management, regularly scheduled visits by Hospice team, on-call support available 24 hours a day, emotional and spiritual support, assistance with financial questions, and volunteer services. Keep Carbondale Beautiful’s Adopt-A-Spot Program, Carbondale. Individuals or groups commit to clean litter from their designated area at least once a month while Keep Carbondale Beautiful provides trash bags, annual Certificate of Appreciation, and recognition sign posted in area. Contact Valerie Rasp at keepcb@midwest.net or 618-525-5525. Legal Self-Help Center, Carbondale Public Library, 405 W. Main St., Carbondale. Hours 9 AM – 9 PM Monday-Thursday; 9 AM – 6 PM FridaySaturday; 1-6 PM Sunday. Free center focuses on simple divorces, child support/child visitation, domestic violence orders of protection, landlord/tenant matters, links to free legal resources. Charges associated with printing some documents. Contact Jackson.illinoislegalaid.org. Marion Ministerial Alliance, 103 East Calvert, Marion – 618-993-8419. Open 8:30-11:30 AM TUESDAYS. Murphysboro Food Pantry, 906 N. 14th St., Murphysboro – 618-684-8258 Salvation Army, 906 Tower Square, Marion – 800-993-5854. Open 9-11 AM TUESDAYS-THURSDAYS.
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H E A LT H M AT T E R S
by: Jamie Lober
Understanding Fibromyalgia
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ibromyalgia is not a new disease, but it was not until recently that fibromyalgia has begun to be understood and accepted. It was first described by doctors in the early 1800’s and was once thought to be a mental disorder. Physicians of the time wrote about a health condition called “muscular rheumatism.” The symptoms were stiffness, aches, pains, tiredness, and difficulty sleeping. By 1900 the term “fibrositis” was being used to describe the collection of symptoms because inflammation, swelling, was thought to be a cause of the pain, the ending “itis” was given. It was only as recently as 1976 that the name of the condition was changed to “fibromyalgia.” Swelling in the body was no longer believed to be the cause of pain. The term fibromyalgia is taken from Latin and Greek words:
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Fibra (Latin) means fibrous tissue and has to do with painful tendons and ligaments Myos (Greek) means muscles Algos (Greek) means pain
Know the symptoms Fibromyalgia is a chronic musculoskeletal pain. “The patient suffers with soft tissue pain as well as muscle aches, tendon and ligament pains,” said Dr. Shireesha Sangineni, family practice doctor at Heartland Family Medicine. The disease is not usually associated with any inflammation or tissue damage and the reason for the pain is unknown.” The National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases states that people with fibromyalgia may have other symp-
toms including trouble sleeping, morning stiffness, headaches, painful menstrual periods, tingling or numbness in hands and feet, and problems with thinking and memory (sometimes called ‘fibro fog’). The majority of people with fibromyalgia are women (about 80%). But, fibromyalgia is a common condition and many men are diagnosed as well. “It is more common in women between 20 and 55 years of age,” Dr. Sangineni told me.
A diagnosis of exclusion
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If some of the symptoms sound familiar, you should consult with your doctor but realize that there isn’t a good laboratory or diagnostic test for fibromyalgia. “Most of the time we do blood work and tests to rule out other causes for the constant pain and symptoms,” said Dr. Sangineni. “The American College of Rheumatology has criteria for diagnosis such as how widespread the pain is,” Dr. Sangineni explained. “We have to take into account the locations of the tender points; whether the patient has had pain for greater than three months with the same severity. It’s important to make sure there are no other systemic causes or disease processes causing the symptoms. Essentially fibromyalgia is a diagnosis of exclusion.”
Other conditions may mimic fibromyalgia “Sometimes people present with fatigue as the main symptom, but that can be related to vitamin D deficiency, thyroid problems, sleep apnea or other sleep disorders,” said Dr. Sangineni. While fibromyalgia can happen to anybody, it appears to be related to chronic fatigue syndrome. “People say they hurt all the time despite having plenty of rest and sleep does not make it better,” Dr. Sangineni explained. “Patients may also have mood symptoms or a cognitive disorder. Sometimes they have other pain syndromes such as irritable bowel or interstitial cystitis, bladder symptoms, pelvic pain or psychiatric problems including anxiety or headaches. It is not one particular thing they attribute to it.”
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The more information the better Providing thorough information about your symptoms to your physician can be very helpful for both diagnosis and treatment. Some people like to keep a journal about how they are feeling. “When you come in with the symptom of fatigue the doctor wants to know what is going on,” explained Dr. Sangineni. “How often the pain flair-ups occur and how it has changed your lifestyle. Your physician will perform a physical exam from head to toe; examining joints and your heart. Then he will probably order
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some blood work. If the doctor you see most regularly is uncomfortable treating fibromyalgia it may be appropriate to see a rheumatologist; a specialist who deals with arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints and soft tissues.”
Treatment options The good news is that while there is no cure, fibromyalgia is manageable. “Patients need to know that it is not an inflammatory or infection or life-threatening condition; it is a pain perception disorder,” said Dr. Sangineni. Lifestyle modifications can often make a difference. “You have to understand the disease process, have a good sleep pattern, control the mood and sleep disorders, follow an exercise program like fast walking, biking or swimming and stretch the muscles,” said Dr. Sangineni. “The initial approach is patient education and an exercise program. Your physician will probably want to see you every three months to keep track of how you are doing and after that, if lifestyle modification and medication has made a difference, to if anything needs to be adjusted. Being inactive may worsen your symptoms. Sometimes we ask our patients to attend physical therapy for stretching, building strength and managing pain, fatigue and sleep problems.” When trying to get a good night’s sleep, first rule out other problems like sleep apnea. “Try not to watch television or drink coffee before bed,” advised Dr. Sangineni. “Sometimes you may be given a medication that helps with both sleep and fibromyalgia. Generally, patients who follow directions and stay involved with their doctor do well. Some people have tried alternative activities such as tai chi or yoga. Some people respond to those types of exercise.” Researchers are trying to make life easier for fibromyalgia patients. “There are investigational approaches and new medications are being studied like creatine supplements and trans cranial stimulation,” said Dr. Sangineni. It all comes down to figuring out why these patients perceive pain differently and are sensitive. The hope is that one day we will know the cause and be able to prevent it. But for now it is important that families spread the word on what those who suffer with its symptoms can do to improve the quality of their daily life. Since it is a lifelong condition the key is to learn how to take care of yourself. Information on Fibromyalgia can be found at www.fmcpaware.org, the website of the National Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Association. v
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