Calendar of Festivals and Family Events Across Southern Illinois
A wide list of events including Mount Vernon Sweet Corn and Watermelon Festival with a noon show, Hardin County Heritage Festival in Elizabethtown, Pulaski County Fair with carnival and rides, Spassfest in Germantown featuring the 2001 Air Odyssey air show, Kids Fair activities at University Mall Carbondale, and diverse arts and education programs in Marion and Carbondale. Activities include live music, air displays, youth music programs, crafts classes, diet tours, grieving talks, and various admission prices and schedules. Call and contact details provided for information and schedules.
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Mount Vernon
Hardin County
Elizabethtown
Pulaski County Fair
Siuc Egyptian Suzuki School
University Mall
Carbondale
SIUC
Kids Fair
Thai doctors aid Thai patients in fifth medical mission
Southern Illinois physicians funded and joined by TPAA organized a weeklong medical mission in Kanjanaburi and Sarapee near Chiangmai. They treated about 1,000 patients daily, performed surgeries for fibroids and ectopic pregnancies, and shared ultrasound skills with Thai staff. The group raised over $20,000 for medicines and supplies and planned another mission next summer.
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TPAA
Tongwarin and
Cuchai
Kanjanaburi
Bangkok
Inmates Enhance Skills Through College Education Program
Inmates at the work camp receive tailored reading and math instruction with one on one attention. GED instructors are trained by the college and prison staff for emergencies and inmate manipulation. The program also offers parenting and job skills classes helping inmates write resumes and build futures. Family Day events boost participation and family engagement.
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Fleming
The
College
GED classes offered in four towns in Southern Illinois
West Frankfort Murphysboro Du Quoin Elkville Johnston City and John A Logan College host daytime and some evening GED classes starting Aug 28 to Sept 4. Classes meet various days with open entry at the college and local centers. Contact numbers for Williamson Franklin Jackson and Perry counties provided.
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Fair Grounds
Red Schoendienst Park
Illinois
Germantown
Smokey Bear
McGruff
Woodsy Owl
Cedarhurst Art Center
Borowiak
IGA
Mack's
Superfoods
Marion
AARP
John A. Logan College
Ryan Carterville
Herrin Hospital
Mildred Gross
Little Egypt Arts Association
Town Square
D. Jones
N. Wasson
R. Evangelista
B. Jesse
C. Clark
K. Belletire
C. Thompson
Mark Samuels
Jackson County
Thailand
Southern Illinois
Tongwarin
United States
Burma
Sarapee District
Chiangnai
Sarapee Hospital
du Quoin
Sarapee
Kathy Lively
Logan
Lively
David Parks
Parks
West Frankfort
Murphysboro
Walnut St
Southtowne Shopping Center
U.S. 51 South
Elkville
Johnston City
First United Methodist Church
W. Broadway
OFC
Williamson County
Franklin County
Perry County
Chestnut Street Basket Boutique
Hwy
Chestnut St
Tammy Huffman
Logan College Road
Carterville
SIH
Ww.sih
Herrin
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