Up & Coming

Wednesday, July 11

• Genealogy class: 9-11 a.m. at the Rick Warren Library, 114 S. 4th St., Elkville. Free.

• Belly Dancing Class: 2 p.m., Du Quoin Public Library, 28 S. Washington St. Call (618) 542-5045 for more information.

• Summer Reading Program: 2 p.m. at the Rick Warren Library, 114 S. 4th St., Elkville. Every Wednesday until July 25. Free. (618) 568-1843.

Thursday, July 12

• Genealogy Tutor Session: 5-7 p.m., Du Quoin Public Library, 28 S. Washington St. Call (618) 542-5045 for more information.

• Farm to Table Dinner: 6:30-10 p.m. Thursday, July 12, at John Croessman Square on Main Street in downtown Du Quoin. Elegant multicourse farm dinner experience, with a seasonal menu that showcases farm-fresh produce and locally raised meat products. Social hour at 6:30 p.m.; dinner served at 7:30 p.m. Dinner will be prepared by cooks and chefs from local restaurants and bakeries. Soft drinks provided and a cash bar with wine and beer is available. Dinner music by Sarah Lannom. Tickets: $30. Available at the Du Quoin chamber office; St. Nicholas Brewing Company and WDQN radio station. Sponsored by the Perry County Farm Bureau and Marshall Browning Hospital. Call (618) 542-9570 for more information.

• Elk Township board of trustees: 7 p.m., Elkville.

Friday, July 13

• Friday Story Time/Snacks from Around the World: 2 p.m., Du Quoin Public Library, 28 S. Washington St. Call (618) 542-5045 for more information.

Saturday, July 14

• Du Quoin Farmers Market: 7:30 to 11 a.m. in Keyes Park. Fresh fruits, homemade foods and vegetables, crafts, plants. Get updates on Twitter by following @DuQuoinFarmersMarket.

• Southern Illinois Sportsman Show: July 14-15, Expo Hall, Du Quoin State Fairgrounds on Route 51. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday. Hunting, fishing, everything outdoors-related. Calling contests, vendors, more. Admission: $5, children free. Info: Jason Furlow, (618) 924-7323.

• Kayaking the Refuge: 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. launchings, Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 8588 Route 148, Marion. Get an interpretive tour of the land around you and view wildlife as you kayak out with rangers. Bring your own boat or reserve one at Crab Orchard (boats limited). For 15 and older. (618) 997-3344 or www.fws.gov/refuge/crab_orchard. Free, but reservations required.

• Saturday Story Time/Hieroglyphics Hunt: 10 a.m. Du Quoin Public Library, 28 S. Washington St. Call (618) 542-5045 for more information.

• Library children's program: 10 a.m. at the Rick Warren Library, 114 S. 4th St., Elkville. Free.

• Rattle & Dags: 9 p.m.-midnight, St. Nicholas Brewing Company, 12 S. Oak St., Du Quoin. Female vocalists doing older and alternative country music. (618) 790-9212.

Sunday, July 15

• Southern Illinois Sportsman Show: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Expo Hall, Du Quoin State Fairgrounds on Route 51. Hunting, fishing, everything outdoors-related. Calling contests, vendors, more. Admission: $5, children free. Info: Jason Furlow, (618) 924-7323.

• Hero Central VBS: 10 a.m., New Hope Community Church of Pinckneyville, 5290 Snowy Owl Road. Free and open to ages 3-12. Every Sunday during worship through Aug. 12.