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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:Music BINGO Night for S.T.A.R.
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in February
DESCRIPTION:PrintAmerican Red Cross Blood Drives in February: \n2/5\, Thursday\, Knights of Columbus Hall\, Newton\, Noon – 5:30 PM \n2/6\, Friday\, Newton High School\, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM \n2/10\, Tuesday\, Mason Christian Church Annex\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n2/12\, Thursday\, EIU Student Union Ballroom\, Charleston\, Noon – 4:00 PM\n2/12\, Thursday\, Flora Church of the Nazarene\, Noon – 5:00 PM\n2/12\, Thursday\, Apostolic Center Church\, Mattoon\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n2/13\, Friday\, Oblong Municipal Building\, 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM \n2/16\, Monday\, Home Church\, Charleston\, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n2/16\, Monday\, St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church\, Sainte Marie\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n2/17\, Tuesday\, Grace United Methodist Church\, Neoga\, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n2/17\, Tuesday\, Dieterich High School\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n2/20\, Friday\, Altamont High School\, 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM \n2/23\, Monday\, Shelbyville High School\, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n2/24\, Tuesday\, St Michael Church – Sigel\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n2/26\, Thursday\, Neal Center YMCA\, Toledo\, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM \nCome give blood through February 28\, for a $20 e-gift card to your choice of merchant.  See rcblood.org/heart \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:Friday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nEffingham at Mattoon\, 6 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM) \nSt. Anthony at Cumberland\, 6 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3) \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Altamont\, 6:15 p.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 5 p.m. \nDieterich at Robinson\, 6 p.m. \nNeoga at Okaw Valley at Bethany\, 6 p.m. \nFlora at Newton\, 6 p.m. \nNorth Clay at South Central\, 5 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Richland County\, Olney\, 6 p.m. \nWrestling \nState\, TBA \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nSt. Anthony at Cumberland\, 5 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nVolleyball \nDieterich at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nJasper County at LEIC Seventh-Grade Tournament at Marshall\, TBA \n 
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SUMMARY:FCCLA Soup Supper in Altamont
DESCRIPTION:PrintAn FCCLA Soup Supper will be at Altamont Community High School\, this Friday\, February 20th.  Serving will be from 5:30 – 8:00 pm in the FCS room. \nThere will be your choice of Soup or Chili\, roll or cornbread\, homemade dessert\, and iced tea or lemonade.. \nAll for a free-will donation. \nAll proceeds will benefit ACHS FCCLA for service projects\, field trips\, and conferences. \nFor any questions\, contact Sheri Schafer at Altamont High School.
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SUMMARY:AYCE Fish Fry at Edgewood Legion
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