Learn Skills.  Build Teamwork.  Have Fun! All children K5 through 6th grade are invited to join us for four action-packed days of soccer skills and fun! Improve your game with: • Dribbling • Passing • Shooting • Teamwork Special Event:  Join us on Saturday morning for exciting games between our FCC Soccer Camp teams! Reminder:  […]

For additional information, please call 217-347-5871 and ask for Angela.

The Coles County Chorus will present its 2026 Summer Show, “Barbershop on Broadway,” on Saturday, June 13, at 4 p.m.  The show will be at EIU's Doudna Fine Arts Center, located at 1860 7th Street in Charleston. The performance will feature barbershop harmony arrangements of popular Broadway songs, along with guest appearances by award-winning ensembles.  […]

The Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday, from May 30th through October 31st.  The Market will be open from 8:00 - Noon on the old courthouse lawn. There will be fresh produce, baked goods, plants, and flowers, as well as arts and crafts.

  Join Us for the Hope for Every Heart Family Fest!  You’re invited to a joyful, uplifting day the whole family will love! The Hope for Every Heart Family Fest is a FREE community event designed for all ages—perfect for making memories, building connections, and enjoying time together. Event Schedule: 9:00 AM – Prayer Walk Start the day […]

  AHOY THERE ME HEARTIES! Avast Ye! The captain is callin' all little scallywags for a day of swashbucklin' fun at the 3rd Annual Lake Sara Beach Park Pirate Party!  We be docking at Lake Sara Beach Park for a grand adventure and ye are invited to join the crew! When:  Saturday, June 13 from […]

Enduring Freedom Ministries Distribution Dates: Tuesday, June 2nd, from 4:00 - 6:00 PM, 304 S. West Street in Shumway (old grade school), has hot meals, clothing, laundry, haircuts, and groceries . Tuesday, June 9th, from 4:00 - 6:00 PM, 304 S. West Street in Shumway (old grade school), has hot meals, clothing, laundry, haircuts, and […]

Effingham Public Library Hosts: Board on a Thursday – Tween / Teen edition, from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library.  Bored on a Thursday afternoon?  Play a variety of board games, make new friends, and cure your boredom!  Snacks provided!  This is a free event, no […]

Join us this Saturday, June 13th, from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Edgewood Park (right across from the Edgewood American Legion) and get your Zip Code Day Raffle Tickets before they're gone! Edgewood Park Just $10 per ticket Grand Prize: $6,242.60 Winner does NOT have to be present to win! The drawing will be […]

On the menu:  porkburger on bun, coleslaw, applesauce, chips, baked beans, dessert, and a drink. The price is $10 for adults, $5 for children 5 & Under, $3 for additional burgers.