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SUMMARY:Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park
DESCRIPTION:PrintHave you ever seen America’s national bird\, the bald eagle?  Soaring on a 6 to 7 1/2 foot wing-span\, eagles are magnificent!  It is not necessary to travel all the way to Canada to see these fabulous creatures.  Pere Marquette State Park is fortunate to play host to the winter season visitors.  Eagles may be spotted in the trees along the Illinois River from now through March. \nPere Marquette State Park will be presenting informative programs about bald eagles this winter.  Visitors will learn to distinguish between immature and mature bald eagles\, what eagles eat\, why they spend winter months in the area\, and much more.  All programs will begin at the park’s visitor center at 8:30 A.M. (Reservations Required)  There will be a video presentation and program followed by an observational drive to view the wintering bald eagles.  Please be sure to dress warmly\, have a full tank of gas\, and bring binoculars! \n* Programs are from 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM at the Pere Marquette Park Visitor’s Center \n* Wear warm clothes\, water/mud resistant shoes\, and don’t forget your binoculars and camera! \n* Reservations are required – call 618-786-3323 ext. 1 to reserve your spot! \nBald Eagle Days Tour Schedule: \nFriday\, January 30\nMonday\, February 2\nTuesday\, February 3\nWednesday\, February 4\nWednesday\, February 18\nThursday\, February 19\nFriday\, February 20\nWednesday\, February 25\nThursday\, February 26\nFriday\, February 27\nFriday\, March 6 \nPere Marquette State Park is located at 13112 Visitor Center Lane\, Grafton\, Illinois  62037.
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SUMMARY:Annual Tree Sale
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe public can call the Effingham County SWCD office to have an order form emailed or mailed to them.
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SUMMARY:Wednesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintVARSITY \nGirls Basketball \nSouth Central at St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. (varsity only) \nMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nNorthwestern at University of Illinois\, 8 p.m. \n 
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SUMMARY:Open House at St. Anthony Grade School
DESCRIPTION:Print \nVisit the St. Anthony Grade School’s Open House on Wednesday\, February 4th from 4:30-7:00pm to discover what makes the school special!  Tour the building\, meet Principal Rincker\, and learn about the preschool through 8th grade programs\, faith-based curriculum\, and after-school care. \nNo RSVP required—just stop by! \nCan’t make the Open House?  No problem – call 217-347-0419 to schedule a private tour!
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SUMMARY:Freshmen/Parent Orientation at EHS
DESCRIPTION:PrintAs Effingham High School prepares for the 2026-2027 school year\, the school has scheduled its Orientation.  The 8th grade Effingham Junior High students will make a morning visit to the school on Wednesday\, February 4th to get information regarding their first year of high school including registering for classes.  Any 8th grade student in the area interested in attending EHS in the fall may also make arrangements to attend this meeting by calling EHS Student Services at 217-540-1152. \nParents of 8th grade students are invited for their portion of the orientation on Wednesday\, February 4th at 7:00 PM in the Hearts Rock Café at the high school.  This includes parents of students from Effingham Junior High or any area school or home school.  It is highly encouraged for parents to attend this meeting.
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