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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in December
DESCRIPTION:PrintHere are the American Red Cross Blood Drives in November: \nTuesday\, November 4\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \nTuesday\, November 4\, First Christian Church of Casey\, Noon – 6:00 PM \n  \nMonday\, November 10\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin\, 1:30 – 5:30 PM \n  \nFriday\, November 14\, Flora High School\, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM \n  \nThursday\, November 20\, First Baptist Church of Shelbyville\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n  \nFriday\, November 21\, Cornerstone Church in Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n  \nTuesday\, November 25\, Oil Belt Christian Service Camp\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n  \nWednesday\, November 26\, Flora OddFellows Lodge #151\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n  \nFriday\, November 28\, Friday\, Effingham Blood Donation Center\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nPromotions: \n\nDuring National Diabetes Awareness Month in November\, successful donations will get free A1C testing\, which is commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes.*** (One test result per donor in a 12-month period; do not fast before you donate.)  See rcblood.org/harvest\n\nGive October 27 – November 16\, for $20 in e-gift cards.  See rcblood.org/harvest\n\nGive blood Nov. 17 – Dec. 7\, for a pair of Red Cross x PAC-MAN socks\, while supplies last!\n\nTo make an appointment\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App.
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SUMMARY:Walking Through Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:PrintBack for its 5th year\, Walking Through Wonderland has become a cherished holiday tradition for families and visitors alike. Join us for this magical\, family-friendly walk-thru experience on Wednesday\, November 26\, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. \nFor one night only\, the Wonderland in Lights will close to all vehicles and offer visitors an opportunity to get up close and personal with our larger-than-life light displays.  This event is free to the public\, but donations are welcome. \nView the displays at your own leisure\, listen and sing along to your favorite Christmas music\, visit with Santa Claus (and keep an eye out for The Grinch!) when you reach the end of the walk. \nEnjoy complimentary refreshments\, fireside\, provided by Dan Hecht Chevrolet Toyota – Effingham and Joe Sippers Cafe\, as well as food and drink available for purchase.  The additional vendors are:  Blaze & Glaze Pizza Co.\, Hometown Pretzels\, Macklin Meadow Kettlecorn\, Market Street Sweets\, and Marj’s Macarons. \nDon’t forget to stop by Visit Effingham’s Holiday Headquarters\, at the park’s pavilion\, to pick up your free holiday souvenir\, make a Christmas craft\, courtesy of the Effingham County 4H\, + decorate a cookie with Effingham County Connections!  You can even get your face painted by Make on Main while you wait (these activities are free to the public).  Custom Visit Effingham mugs by Tazza & Co. will also be for sale at this location – the perfect holiday gift! \nThis year\, the Effingham Police Department returns with the First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF) Toy Express!  This nonprofit toy distribution program delivers toys to 100\,000 children in more than 150 communities across the country\, and Effingham is one of its first stops!  Children will receive a golden ticket (while supplies last) at the beginning of the walk\, starting at 5:00 p.m.\, and can redeem the ticket once they reach the end. \nParking will be limited at Community Park\, so please consider using our free shuttles\, operated by Wad It Up Transportation.  The shuttle will run continuously\, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.\, and will pick up and drop off at the Courthouse Museum parking lot.  To extend your festivities\, visit Light up the Lawn in Downtown Effingham to view our larger-than-life\, 3-D holiday light displays. \nFor more information\, call the Effingham Tourism Office at 217-342-5310 or visit www.visiteffinghamil.com. \n 
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SUMMARY:Wednesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nSt. Anthony Turkey Tournament \nGame 6 – Effingham vs. Edwardsville\, 5 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3) \nGame 7 – Rantoul vs. Mattoon\, 6:30 p.m. \nGame 8 – St. Anthony vs. Chicago Leo\, 8 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3) \nMulberry Grove Turkey Tournament \nGame 7 – Father McGivney vs. St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 5:15 p.m. \nGame 8 – Ramsey vs. Mount Olive\, 6:45 p.m. \nGame 9 – Mulberry Grove vs. Lebanon\, 8:15 p.m. \nCerro Gordo Tournament \nGame 5 – University High vs. Le Roy\, 4:30 p.m. \nGame 6 – St. Thomas More vs. Fisher\, 6 p.m. \nGame 7 – Hartsburg-Emden vs. Cerro Gordo/Bement\, 7:30 p.m. \nAt Junior High School \nGame 5 – Heyworth vs. Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 6 p.m. \nGame 6 – Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg vs. Heritage\, 7:30 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nBob Kerans Tournament \nAt Newton \nGame 3 – Effingham vs. Flora\, 6 p.m. \nGame 4 – Newton vs. Altamont\, 7:30 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nGirls Basketball \nClass 7-3A Teutopolis Regional \nGame 5 – Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4\, 6 p.m. (championship)
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SUMMARY:United Way Christmas Cash Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Print \nTicket Link:  https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/united-way-christmas-cash-5050–2025
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