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SUMMARY:‘Cram the Cars’ for Catholic Charities Food Pantry
DESCRIPTION:Print \nIn recognition of February being National Canned Food Month\, HSHS Home Care is teaming up with Dan Hecht Chevrolet Toyota\, Roy Schmidt Honda\, Northside Ford-Lincoln\, Goeckner Bros. Inc. – Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram\, and Russ Braunecker Cadillac Buick GMC Inc. in Effingham to “Cram the Car” with nonperishable food items\, hygiene products\, and monetary donations for Catholic Charities’ food pantry. \nDonations for the annual event will be accepted the entire month of February.  On March 1\, HSHS Home Care staff will cram their cars with donated items before delivering them to Catholic Charities. The regional Catholic Charities’ office serves Clark\, Crawford\, Cumberland\, Effingham\, Fayette\, Jasper and Shelby counties. \n“Cram the Car inspires me every year when I see how our neighbors\, friends and colleagues come together to care for the community\,” said Valerie Engelbart\, Volunteer/Bereavement Services Supervisor for HSHS Home Care.  “It’s a privilege to deliver their generous donations. Let’s see how many cars we can fill!” \nSuggested items for donations include the following: \n• Boxed meals (Hamburger Helper\, Rice-a-Roni)\n• Pancake mix and syrup\n• Jelly\n• Pasta sauce\n• Cereal\n• Granola\n• Sugar-free canned fruit\n• Low-salt canned vegetables\n• Large boxes of oatmeal\n• Soap\n• Shampoo\n• Feminine products\n• Razors \nDonors are urged to check expiration dates. \nItems or monetary contributions may be dropped off at any of these locations: \n•  HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital front lobby or pre-surgical entrance – Weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. \n•  At one of these locations during business hours: \n− Dan Hecht Chevrolet Toyota – 2400 S. Banker St.\, Effingham\n− Roy Schmidt Honda – 1705 W. Fayette Ave.\, Effingham\n− Northside Ford-Lincoln – 1312 N. Keller Dr.\, Effingham\n− Goeckner Bros. Inc. – Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram – 600 E. Fayette Ave.\, Effingham\n− Russ Braunecker Cadillac Buick GMC Inc. – 2309 S. Banker St.\, Effingham \nLearn more at HSHS Home Care’s Cram the Car website\, or by contacting Engelbart at 217-685-0702 or Valerie.Engelbart@hshs.org. \nHSHS Home Care staff help patients maintain an independent lifestyle by offering in-home services such as physical\, occupational and speech-language therapy; wound care; cardiac rehabilitation; stroke care; pain management; hospice and palliative care; fall risk assessment; and pediatric care.
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SUMMARY:Food Pantry at Calvary Baptist Church
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Food Pantry at Calvary Baptist Church will be taking orders for food bags on Monday\, February 9th from 4:00-5:30.  Call 217-342-6671 to place an order. \nDrive-up pick-up is on Wednesday\, February 11th\, from 4:00-5:00. \nAll in need are welcome.  Call 217-342-6671.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260211
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SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in February
DESCRIPTION:PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries February Calendar: \nTuesday\, February 10th\,  4-6pm\, Shumway location is 304 South West Street (old grade school) \nWednesday\, February\, 11th\, noon – 2p.m.\, Shumway location is 304 South West Street (old grade school) \nSaturday\, February 14th\, 9a.m.-noon\, Mason location is West Washington Street (Mason Civic Center) \nWednesday\, February\, 18th\, noon – 2p.m.\, Shumway location is 304 South West Street (old grade school) \nThursday\, February 19th\, noon – 2p.m or until we run out.  We are hosting an EXTRA FREE-FOOD DISTRIBUTION DRIVE-THROUGH.  This will be held on the parking lot of the EFFINGHAM ARMORY at 1206 West Temple Avenue in Effingham. \nSaturday\, February 28th\, 8:30-noon\, Shumway location is 304 South West Street (old grade school) \nWe ask that the families call and make an appointment for our Shumway & Mason Distributions.  Call 217-240-0059 or 217-868-5293 or go to our website:  www.my-christian-space.com \nEnduring Freedom Ministries is free and for everyone!
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SUMMARY:Auditions for 'Pirate Island'
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThree Chicks & a Stage will be holding auditions for their Spring Play “Pirate Island” on Wednesday and Thursday\, February 11th and 12th.  Auditions will be from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the Effingham Elks Lodge. \nThe show will be April 17th and 18th. \nFor more info\, visit 3chicksandastage.com or call at ‪812-783-0853‬.
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SUMMARY:Wednesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nHillsboro Freshman Tournament \nSession 6: 6 p.m. \nFirst Place Orange Pool vs. Winner Session 4 (Main) \nSession 7: 6 p.m. \nFirst Place Black Pool vs. Winner Session 5 (Secondary) \nGirls Basketball \nRichland County\, Olney at Effingham\, 6 p.m. \nBrownstown/St. Elmo at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg (SHORTENED JV GAME)\, 6 p.m. \nNewton at Marshall\, 6 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Lawrenceville\, 6:15 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nVolleyball \nNational Trail Conference Seventh-Grade Tournament \nAt Windsor \nMatch 1 — Neoga vs. Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nMatch 2 — Stewardson-Strasburg vs. Effingham Sacred Heart\, 5:30 p.m. \nMatch 3 — Sigel St. Michael vs. Dieterich\, 4:30 p.m. \nMatch 4 — North Clay vs. Altamont\, 5:30 p.m. \nSt. Anthony at St. Elmo\, 5:30 p.m.
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SUMMARY:Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities
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