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Local, small business Black Friday sales

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Thursday, November 15th, 2012, 3:55pm
Local, small business Black Friday sales

With the holidays coming up fast, Black Friday will be here before we know it.

Every year we hear about the craziness at big name stores like Walmart, Target, etc. As a change of pace, we want to hear from local, small businesses and others in the community!

Will you be having any Black Friday sales or deals? If so, what are they? What are some tips you can give to people in your community wanting to shop more "local?"

If you're a local restaurant, will you have different hours and specials to cater to the Black Friday shoppers?

Is anyone in the community: churches, community centers, etc. offering babysitting for those that will be out in the early a.m. for shopping?

You can e-mail Amber Ruch, County News Web Producer at aruch@kfvs12.com. The information you provide will be featured online and on-air. Make sure to include a picture or two of your business!

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Fire safety reminder for haunted houses

Submitted by Steve Pobst on Wednesday, October 24th, 10:24 am
Fire safety reminder for haunted houses

SPRINGFIELD, IL (KFVS) - As thousands of families and children prepare to enjoy the Halloween season, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal reminds residents to be vigilant and follow the necessary fire safety precautions when entering haunted houses.

The fire marshal says these amusements can present special hazards that make them particularly vulnerable to fires if applicable fire codes are not followed.

Haunted houses are considered "special amusement buildings," which means the structure is temporary, permanent, or mobile and conveys people through a walkway. Often these temporary structures are built with combustible materials such as plywood and cardboard.

OSFM calls on local enforcement agencies and haunted house owners and operators to follow safety code guidelines.

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Neighborhood Co-op Grocery offers "Know Your Produce" classes

Submitted by Steve Pobst on Monday, May 28th, 10:48 am
Neighborhood Co-op Grocery offers "Know Your Produce" classes

CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - Neighborhood Co-op Grocery is offering a "Know Your Produce" series of classes this summer exploring a variety of produce issues.

The two-hour classes are $5 each and those signed up will receive a $5 gift card at the end of each class so they can put their newfound produce knowledge to good use.

Classes will be led by Elissa Johnson, who has nine years experience working in produce departments and on various projects with cooperative groceries in Illinois and Minnesota.

Available classes are:  "Exploring Leafy Greens" on Saturday, June 23, "Meet Your Local Produce" on Saturday, June 30, "Beyond Tomatoes and Oranges" on Saturday, July 14, and "Prolonging the Life of Your Produce" on Saturday, July 28. 

All classes are from 3 to 5 p.m.

For more information, contact Jerry Bradley at 618-967-4196 or email jerry@neighborhood.coop.

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Consigners needed to bring items for large sale

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Monday, December 26th, 2011, 4:03pm
Consigners needed to bring items for large sale

(KFVS) - Organizers are asking consigners to register and bring items for a large sale Jan. 4-11 at West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Kidsgalore & More will be a new consignment sale at the old Steve and Barry's store in the mall.

They are currently registering consigners to bring items for the event. All items are being accepted for consignment as long as they are in "like new" condition.

The event is also in need of volunteers and organizations to donate as well. Organizers say everyone is welcome and help is appreciated for this big event.

For more information, you can contact kidsgalore@live.com or visit them on Facebook by clicking here.

Copyright 2011 KFVS. All rights reserved.

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Gov. Quinn proclaims Nov. 26 as "Small Business Saturday"

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011, 1:12pm
Gov. Quinn proclaims Nov. 26 as "Small Business Saturday"

JACKSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - Governor Pat Quinn recently proclaimed Saturday, Nov. 26 as "Small Business Saturday" in Illinois to encourage shoppers to support small businesses in the state.

Shoppers are encouraged to use the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, between "Black Friday" and "Cyber Monday" to shop at small businesses around the state.

“Thanksgiving weekend traditionally serves as the kick-off for the holiday shopping season, and we want all Illinois businesses to have a strong showing,” said Governor Quinn. “I encourage people throughout Illinois to use this time to show their support for local merchants that contribute to our local economies, putting people to work and keeping our economy moving forward."

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Hands-on science exhibit in Carbondale

Submitted by Alycia Dobrinick on Tuesday, October 25th, 1:46 pm
Hands-on science exhibit in Carbondale

CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - If you're child is interested in science, you're invited to bring them to a hands-on science event in the parking lot of the Murdale Shopping Center.

On Saturday, October 29th, the Project Eco ROVER will be set up from 8:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m. It will include to river simulators, a composting activity, and take home science projects for kids.

Project Eco ROVER is a non-profit organization founded in 2010 with the goal of creating a mobile science classroom to travel to classrooms around the area.

For more information about the event or for more information about Project Eco ROVER, call Andrew Podoll at (605) 228-2563 or email him at andrew@projectecorover.org. You can also visit the Project Eco Rover website.

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Co-op offers cupcake, cooking decorating lessons

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011, 1:09pm
Co-op offers cupcake, cooking decorating lessons

CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - The Co-op Grocery will be offering lessons on how to decorate cut-out cookies and cupcakes on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The class will be $20 for owners and $25 for non-owners. You must pre-register by Thursday, Nov. 3.

Taught by Melisa Gibbs, you can register for the class with a cashier at the grocery, located at 1815 West Main in the Murdale Shopping Center. You can also register online.

Gibbs says the class will focus on using simple tools and ticks to produce beautiful designs that are surprisingly easy to make.

For more information, you can contact Jerry Bradley at 618-319-2715 or by e-mail at jerry@neighborhood.coop.

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