Du Quoin briefs: Chamber 'Shop Local' event coming in July

<b>Chamber 'Shop Local' campaign is July 25</b>

The Du Quoin Chamber of Commerce will host a Du Quoin Shop Local campaign on Saturday, July 25. Businesses that have not participated before can join by emailing to duquoinchamber@gmail.com with your name and business information. If you are willing to volunteer for the campaign, contact Dane Mason at danemason2002@yahoo.com

<b>Want an al fresco dining experience?</b>

Du Quoin restaurants are still doing curbside/drive-thru services but a few have opened for outdoor seating. Reservations are encouraged.

The W Restaurant, outdoor seating is 5-10 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. (618) 542-2424.

St. Nicholas Brewing Company, outdoor seating 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday; and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. (618) 790-9212.

Kalin's Cafe, outdoor seating is 7 a.m.-2 p.m., every day. (618) 542-2228.

Ye Olde Country Store, noon-8 p.m. every day. One family at a time inside, and outside seating available. (618) 521-5216.

Alongi's Italian Restaurant, patio seating is 4:30-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Drive-through daily, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (618) 542-2468.

Subway, everyday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. outside seating available. (618) 542-8782.

<b>TCC Gives donates $2,000 to WEEOC</b>

TCC Gives, a corporate giving initiative committed to strengthening communities across the U.S., has awarded $2,000 to the Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Center to help them continue feeding the community. A TCC employee in Du Quoin nominated WEEOC for the grant, saying Western Egyptian has been helping the community by keeping food pantries open during the COVID-19 crisis.