Community Calendar

Red Cross Blood Drives in July: 7/1, Tuesday, First Christian Church of Casey, Noon - 6:00 7/1, Tuesday, Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 12:30 - 5:30 7/7, Monday, South Central FS, Effingham, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM 7/9, Wednesday, Altamont Municipal Building, 2:00 - 6:00 7/11, Friday, Cornerstone Church, Effingham, 1:30 - 5:30 7/16, Wednesday, Holy Cross […]

The Effingham County Pork Producers will sponsor a “Little Miss Pigtail” Contest for the girls of Effingham County, ages 4-7.  Entries are limited to the first 25 girls.  All entrants must reside in Effingham County. Judging will be on Tuesday, July 29th at 5:00pm in the Schuetzenfest Building on the Effingham County Fairgrounds.  At that […]

$20 Sports Physicals will be offered at various Sarah Bush Lincoln Clinic locations and dates: - Each $20 fee will be donated to the school's athletic booster clubs. - Physicals at the SBL Neoga Clinic are free to students in the Neoga school district. - Immunizations will not be given. - Cash or check only […]

UPDATE:  The Community Showcase for Friday, August 1 is “Before the Cast-On:  Beginning Knitting” by Kate Weber UPDATE:  The Community Showcase for Friday, August 1 is “Before the Cast-On:  Beginning Knitting” by Kate Weber

UPDATE:  The Community Showcase for Friday, August 1 is “Before the Cast-On:  Beginning Knitting” by Kate Weber UPDATE:  The Community Showcase for Friday, August 1 is “Before the Cast-On:  Beginning Knitting” by Kate Weber

The recycling bins at Centenary United Methodist Church in Effingham will temporarily be removed from June 2nd until August 1st.  This is while Rumpke Disposal & Recycling builds a new building at their transfer station. The bins will return to the church parking lot on August 1st. PLEASE be respectful to the church and DO […]

UPDATE:  The Community Showcase for Friday, August 1 is "Before the Cast-On:  Beginning Knitting" by Kate Weber UPDATE:  The Community Showcase for Friday, August 1 is "Before the Cast-On:  Beginning Knitting" by Kate Weber

The Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday, from June 14th through October 25th. Vendors will be selling fresh produce, baked goods, and handcrafted arts and crafts.

Lace up and hit the trails for the Lake Land College 5K on Saturday, August 2. The 5K is a unique cross-country race experience winding through the scenic grounds of Lake Land College in Mattoon. Unlike your typical road race, this off-road 5K challenges runners/walkers with rolling hills, grassy fields, wooded paths and the natural […]

Bethsaida Church, located at 200th Avenue and 1700th Street, east of Route 45, will be handing out free book-bags. The giveaway will be around Noon on Sunday, August 3. This is for kids in grades K-12 who are going back to school. In addition, there will also be some totes given out for teachers. Pre-registration […]

Holy Cross Church of Wendelin will hold their annual parish picnic on Sunday, August 3rd, from 10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. Lunch tickets will go on sale at 10:45 A.M. with one serving line in their air- conditioned hall.  Numbered ticket system for admittance into the hall to eat.  Adult tickets are $12.00 and children […]

  Folk art carvings of Ferd Metten will be on display Sunday, August 3rd, from 12:30-4:00pm.  Ferd was a member of St. Francis Parish, a farmer and self-taught artist.  His dioramas and smaller carvings reflect pioneer and farm life, his Catholic faith, and remembrances from his youth.  He also carved vases and bowls and decorated […]

A newly-restored statue for World War I veteran, Lawrence Durre, who died in Brest, France, as the result of a poison gas attack on November 10, 1918, will be rededicated on Monday, August 4, at 10:00 a.m.  The statue is on the Effingham VFW grounds, located at 2304 South Veterans Drive. The statue was created […]

Free Diabetes Education Class Offered by HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology 2025 Class Schedule HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – Effingham delivers world-class care close to home with a highly specialized team of local experts. To help and encourage those with diabetes and their family members, HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – […]

HSHS St. Anthony’s Wound Healing Center is proud to celebrate 15 years of exceptional patient care with a community open house on Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m.  Community members are invited to tour the recently updated center, learn about advanced wound healing treatments and witness demonstrations of the center’s hyperbaric oxygen therapy […]

The Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library will host the monthly meeting of the Club Maverick Memory Café from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, August 5. This month, Chet Kiefer from Camp Lakewood Campground will discuss the campground business and the activities available for campers.  Also, Kiefer will share samples from Fatso's Famous Pizza […]

Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in August: . Tuesday, August 5th from 4pm-6pm, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Saturday, August. 9th from 9am-noon, Mason (861 E. Washington) Tuesday, August 12th from 4pm-6pm, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Wednesday, August 13th from noon-2p.m, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Wednesday, August 20th from noon-2p.m, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Saturday, […]

Come to give blood with the Red Cross from August 1-28 and get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice.  Plus, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, on successful donations in August (one result per donor in a 12-month period).  As always, donors […]

$20 Sports Physicals will be offered at various Sarah Bush Lincoln Clinic locations and dates: - Each $20 fee will be donated to the school's athletic booster clubs. - Physicals at the SBL Neoga Clinic are free to students in the Neoga school district. - Immunizations will not be given. - Cash or check only […]

Back to School Clinics from the Effingham County Health Department, provide a range of vaccines, including those required for school entry, as well as other recommended or catch-up vaccinations on: Walk-Ins Welcome Appointments Appreciated Call 217-342-9237 At Effingham County Health Department, 901 West Virginia Ave, Effingham.

Come to give blood with the Red Cross from August 1-28 and get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice.  Plus, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, on successful donations in August (one result per donor in a 12-month period).  As always, donors […]

Come to give blood with the Red Cross from August 1-28 and get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice.  Plus, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, on successful donations in August (one result per donor in a 12-month period).  As always, donors […]

The Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday, from June 14th through October 25th. Vendors will be selling fresh produce, baked goods, and handcrafted arts and crafts.

Please join us for the FACE Paranormal Trivia Night on Saturday, August 9th at Tuscan Hills Winery.  Door open at 6pm, and the inquisition starts at 7pm. Reservations should be made at FACEatthemall@gmail.com.  Make those reservations NOW.  We may sell out before you know it.

The Farina Town-Wide Rummage Sale will be on Saturday, August 9th from 8am - 1pm. A map is shown below, along with a list of stops & featured items that they are selling.  There is a Facebook page and event set-up.

A 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be hosted at Sigel St Michael Parish Center on August 9th, to raise funds for Trevor Roy from Neoga.  Trevor was involved in a diving accident at the lake and was taken by ambulance to Carle where they determined he sustained a significant spinal cord injury.  He's been rehabbing there […]

Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in August: . Tuesday, August 5th from 4pm-6pm, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Saturday, August. 9th from 9am-noon, Mason (861 E. Washington) Tuesday, August 12th from 4pm-6pm, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Wednesday, August 13th from noon-2p.m, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Wednesday, August 20th from noon-2p.m, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Saturday, […]

T-town Knights of Columbus Tractor/Truck Pull will be held Saturday, August 9 at K of C Grounds in  Teutopolis. Pull starts at 10 a.m. Admission to the grounds is $5 per adult and 10 and under free. Food and drink available on the grounds. (No coolers please), No underage drinking allowed. Scales located on K […]

Free Diabetes Support Group Offered by HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – Effingham delivers world-class care close to home with a highly specialized team of local experts. To help and encourage those with diabetes and their family members, HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – Effingham offers a […]

Back to School Clinics from the Effingham County Health Department, provide a range of vaccines, including those required for school entry, as well as other recommended or catch-up vaccinations on: Walk-Ins Welcome Appointments Appreciated Call 217-342-9237 At Effingham County Health Department, 901 West Virginia Ave, Effingham.

The food pantry at Calvary Baptist Church will take food orders on Monday August 11 from 4-5:30 p.m. To place an order phone 217-342-6671. Pickup the food on Wednesday August 13 from 4-5 pm. Anyone needing food assistance is encouraged to call. The number is 217-342-6671

Back to School Clinics from the Effingham County Health Department, provide a range of vaccines, including those required for school entry, as well as other recommended or catch-up vaccinations on: Walk-Ins Welcome Appointments Appreciated Call 217-342-9237 At Effingham County Health Department, 901 West Virginia Ave, Effingham.

Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in August: . Tuesday, August 5th from 4pm-6pm, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Saturday, August. 9th from 9am-noon, Mason (861 E. Washington) Tuesday, August 12th from 4pm-6pm, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Wednesday, August 13th from noon-2p.m, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Wednesday, August 20th from noon-2p.m, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Saturday, […]

Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in August: . Tuesday, August 5th from 4pm-6pm, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Saturday, August. 9th from 9am-noon, Mason (861 E. Washington) Tuesday, August 12th from 4pm-6pm, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Wednesday, August 13th from noon-2p.m, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Wednesday, August 20th from noon-2p.m, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Saturday, […]

Come to give blood with the Red Cross from August 1-28 and get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice.  Plus, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, on successful donations in August (one result per donor in a 12-month period).  As always, donors […]

The F.A.C.E. Orchestra Gazebo Concert is this Thursday evening, August 14 at 7:00 p.m., in downtown Effingham. Bring a lawn chair. Enjoy free refreshments from Washington Savings Bank. Enjoy the music!

The Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary will be hosting a Garage Sale Saturday, August 16 at 2323 Lilly Street in Effingham from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds will help homeless cats and dogs.

The Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday, from June 14th through October 25th. Vendors will be selling fresh produce, baked goods, and handcrafted arts and crafts.

Come to give blood with the Red Cross from August 1-28 and get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice.  Plus, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, on successful donations in August (one result per donor in a 12-month period).  As always, donors […]

Come to give blood with the Red Cross from August 1-28 and get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice.  Plus, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, on successful donations in August (one result per donor in a 12-month period).  As always, donors […]

Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in August: . Tuesday, August 5th from 4pm-6pm, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Saturday, August. 9th from 9am-noon, Mason (861 E. Washington) Tuesday, August 12th from 4pm-6pm, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Wednesday, August 13th from noon-2p.m, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Wednesday, August 20th from noon-2p.m, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Saturday, […]

The Chamber's Late Summer/Early Fall Golf Outing is this Friday, August 22! A Noon Shotgun Start begins the festivities at Cardinal Golf Course. The cost is $350 per foursome, which includes 18 holes, carts, lunch, mulligans, & drink tickets. There is a limit of 24 teams, so don't wait to register! This is a perfect […]

The Lake Sara Community Building is located just west of the dam, at 9282 East Park Avenue.  The space outside the Community Building is being turned into a one-night-only venue, with outdoor cookout vibes, so bring your festival tribes! 6:00pm -- gates open 6:45pm-7:20pm -- Merry Travelers 7:30pm-8:15pm -- Jacob Kuhns Experience 8:30pm-10:00pm -- Chicago […]

The Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday, from June 14th through October 25th. Vendors will be selling fresh produce, baked goods, and handcrafted arts and crafts.

Songs of the Illinois Freedom Road is the powerful new musical performance featuring the songs, stories, and struggles of the Illinois Underground Railroad.  Don't miss this performance at the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site's Visitor Center Auditorium on Saturday, August 23, at 2:00 p.m. The show, with award-winning folk musician Chris Vallillo, features rare first-person […]

A special exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum lets visitors explore history using their eyes, ears and hands.  It transforms images from Lincoln’s life into three-dimensional objects that visitors can touch while listening to audio presentations explaining his accomplishments and enduring legacy. “Lincoln: Sight, Sound & Touch” runs through Aug. 24.  Everyone […]

Come to give blood with the Red Cross from August 1-28 and get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice.  Plus, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, on successful donations in August (one result per donor in a 12-month period).  As always, donors […]

A new exhibit highlighting the courageous stories of freedom seekers and the multi-racial conductors who assisted them on the Underground Railroad in Illinois are featured in a new exhibit Journey to Freedom:  Illinois’ Underground Railroad.  This will be on display in the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site's Visitor Center - Sargent Gallery, now through […]

Come to give blood with the Red Cross from August 1-28 and get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice.  Plus, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, on successful donations in August (one result per donor in a 12-month period).  As always, donors […]

Come to give blood with the Red Cross from August 1-28 and get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice.  Plus, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, on successful donations in August (one result per donor in a 12-month period).  As always, donors […]

The Poss Music Works family and generous donors are offering a FREE concert, perfect for the whole family!  Join us for year 2 of this great outdoor event, featuring the Burney Sisters at Evergreen Hollow Park (by the red pavilion)!  The free show will be on Thursday, August 28th, with the gathering at 5pm and […]

The Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday, from June 14th through October 25th. Vendors will be selling fresh produce, baked goods, and handcrafted arts and crafts.

Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in August: . Tuesday, August 5th from 4pm-6pm, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Saturday, August. 9th from 9am-noon, Mason (861 E. Washington) Tuesday, August 12th from 4pm-6pm, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Wednesday, August 13th from noon-2p.m, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Wednesday, August 20th from noon-2p.m, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Saturday, […]

Beecher City Library is having a Murder Mystery Dinner on Saturday, August 30, from 4-7 p.m. at the library. As of Friday afternoon, there were 20 tickets available. Come dress in western attire, enjoy some good food, and guess who did it. Tickets are $25 per person - sorry only cash or checks.

Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in September: . Tuesday, September 2nd from 4-6pm, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Tuesday, September 9th from 4-6pm, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Wednesday September 10th from noon-2pm, Shumway (304 S. West Street) Saturday, September 13th from 9am-noon, Mason (861 E. Washington) Saturday, September 20th from 11am-3p.m.  FreedomFest!  The grocery distribution starts at […]

A little good goes a long way!  Come give blood through September 21st for an exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS® mystery bag with one of four special T-shirt designs, while they last.  You won’t know which iconic design you’ll get until you open it! Red Cross Blood Drives in September: 9/2, Tuesday, Casey First Baptist […]

Free Diabetes Education Class Offered by HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology 2025 Class Schedule HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – Effingham delivers world-class care close to home with a highly specialized team of local experts. To help and encourage those with diabetes and their family members, HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – […]

VFW Auxiliary Post 1769 in Effingham are starting their meals again in September. The menu for Friday, September 5th will be:  BBQ Ribs, hashbrown casserole, vegetable, dessert, and coffee, tea, or lemonade for $8.00. Serving is from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the VFW on Veterans Drive.  

The Disabled American Veterans Chapter #7 will be out collecting funds for Forget-Me-Not Day.   D.A.V. associates will be in various Effingham locations accepting donations on Friday, September 5, from 7:00 - Noon, and Saturday, September 6, from 7:00 - 1:00 pm. Collected donations will go towards local disabled veterans.  

The Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday, from June 14th through October 25th. Vendors will be selling fresh produce, baked goods, and handcrafted arts and crafts.

The event has proven to be a fun adventure for families, offering a route through stunning country scenery just outside of town.  Participants can select between a muddy or dry path, and there are raffles for both kids and adults at each stop.  The first stop includes food from the Jeep run, and the final […]

The Summer Sundown Music Festival OFFICIAL Pre-Party takes place on Saturday, September 6!  Come to hear Spatch, Time to Kill 1975 / 2000 revue, & The Vice Presidents at A1 Liquors on Highway 33 in Effingham. It's FREE!  (but there is a $10 suggested donation) Doors open at 5pm, with the Show starting at 6pm. The […]