MARION/CARBONDALE – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois (BGCSI) will hold a soft opening its facilities in Marion and Carbondale this week.

To celebrate this exciting milestone, officials invite you to join them for their Open House events and meet their new CEO, LaShonda Hubert, along with other dedicated staff members and board members.

The Open House in Marion will be held Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 2706 W. Main St. The Open House in Carbondale will be held Friday, Nov. 1 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, located at 214 W. Main St. in Carbondale.

You are encouraged to attend the Open House events to learn more about the BGCSI and how it’s making a positive impact on the lives of local youth in Southern Illinois.