Coops du Jour

Many have the idea that people living in Southern Illinois do not appreciate culture or have occasions to participate in refined experiences. When I started working for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois years ago and made the first of many trips to the Chicago office, I believe some of my Chicago co-workers were surprised to learn that we actually wear shoes in our part of the state.

There are many opportunities to pursue the finer aspects of life in Southern Illinois. One of these will be held in Jackson, Union, and Williamson Counties for four hours in the afternoon of Sunday, June 6. This is the first Coops du Jour, an outing which may become an annual event. During the Coops du Jour, participants are invited to tour twelve unique Southern Illinois chicken coops. According to one of the sponsors, “It’s kind of along the lines of a Christmas home tour, but it’s with chicken coops.” The tour will feature different styles of coops, some historic, some modern, and some built in unique and creative ways. Tour maps are available, and attendees may visit the coops at their leisure. The Coops du Jour is free, but there is a $10.00 charge for the chicken dinner that evening.

Henri and I may add this event to our Sunday social schedule. If we enjoy it, we can get some chickens, build a coop, and possibly be part of the 2011 Coops du Jour. Check the Coops du Jour website, http://www.coopsdujour.com/, for more details. This promises to be a unique and enlightening cultural adventure.