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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:‘Cram the Cars’ for Catholic Charities Food Pantry
DESCRIPTION:PrintIn 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: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:Hooked on Chrochet
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SUMMARY:Teutopolis Boys Golf Raffle of Cardinals Green Seats
DESCRIPTION:PrintTeutopolis Boys Golf is selling raffle tickets to win 4 Cardinals Green Seats.  This includes the Cardinals Club Buffett\, a Parking Pass\, and In-Seat Food and Beverage. \nThe game is TBD. \nRaffle Tickets are:  1/$20\, 3/$50\, or 7/$100.  They’ll be available until close to Opening Day\, March 26. \nTo get your chances\, reach out to Mike Wilson\, who accepts Venmo @MikeWils13.  Will need your name and cellphone number. \nThanks for your support of Teutopolis Boys Golf!
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SUMMARY:Greater Vision in Concert
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SUMMARY:Polar Plunge at Lake Sara Beach
DESCRIPTION:Print \nSchedule: \n10:00 AM to 11:45 AM:  Plunger check-in & walk-up registration at the Lake Sara Pearson Building\, 15250 N. Beach Rd.\, Effingham. \n12:00 Noon:  Polar Plunge kick-off\, including costume judging. \n1:00 PM:  Post-Plunge Party with free meal for plungers at the American Legion\, 200 W. Washington\, Effingham.  Polar Plungers will receive a free meal provided by the Rhodes Show Catering and refreshments provided by Heartland Coca-Cola.  Family members and fans are also welcome and can purchase a meal for $6 for adults and $3 for children under age 12.
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SUMMARY:Free Throw Championship - Teutopolis Knights of Columbus
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SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nVolleyball \nClass 7-1A Grayville Regional \nMatch 1 — Martinsville vs. Sigel St. Michael\, 10 a.m. \nMatch 2 — Newton St. Thomas vs. Grayville\, 11 a.m. \nMatch 3 — Altamont Lutheran vs.  Effingham Sacred Heart\, noon \nClass 7-1A Chrisman Scottland Regional \nMatch 1 — Philo St. Thomas vs. Findlay Okaw Valley\, 9 a.m. \nMatch 2 — Windsor vs. Hume Shiloh\, 10 a.m. \nMatch 3 — Stewardson-Strasburg vs. Homer Heritage\, 11 a.m. \nClass 7-2A St. Elmo/Brownstown Regional \nMatch 1 — Nokomis vs. Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 9 a.m. \nMatch 2 — South Central vs. Altamont\, 10 a.m \nMatch 3 — St. Elmo/Brownstown vs. Effingham St. Anthony\, 11 a.m. \nClass 7-2A Oblong Regional \nMatch 1 — Oblong vs. Neoga\, 9 a.m. \nMatch 2 — North Clay vs. Dieterich\, 10 a.m. \nMatch 3 — Albion vs. Hutsonville\, 11 a.m. \nClass 7-3A Teutopolis Regional \nMatch 1 — Teutopolis vs. Lawrenceville Parkview\, 9 a.m. \nMatch 2 — Paris Mayo vs. Robinson Nuttall\, 10 a.m. \nMatch 3 — Jasper County vs. Red Hill (Bridgeport)\, 11 a.m. \nMatch 4 — Cumberland vs. Marshall\, noon \nClass 7-4A Taylorville Regional \nMatch 1 — Taylorvillevs. Stephen Decatur\, 9 a.m. \nMatch 2 — Mattoon vs. Effingham\, 10 a.m. \nMatch 3 — Chatham Glenwood vs. Mount Zion\, 11 a.m. \nMatch 4 — Charleston vs. Rochester\, noon \nMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nEastern Illinois University at SIUE\, 3:30 p.m. \nNASCAR \nFocused Health 250 at Circuit of the Americas\, 1:30 p.m.
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