Community Calendar
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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 […] |
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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 – […] |
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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. |
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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 […] |
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE/BENEFIT FOR RON WORMAN Effingham Event Center Sunday, September 7, 2025 BAKE SALE 12:00 PM – 5:00 P.M. -Baked Goods may be dropped off at the Effingham Event Center on September 7 from 10:00 till Noon for free will donations. SILENT AUCTION 12:00 P.M.-3:45 P.M. -Contact Ruth Rhodes 217-254-9178 or Katie Duncan 217-821-3341 […] The Gospel Group the Chuck Wagon Gang will be at the First Church of God, 2600 South Banker Street in Effingham. They will be performing on Sunday, September 7, at 2:00 pm The Gym Bob’s Jamboree Show will be held on Sunday, September 7th, beginning at 1:00pm! This will be our “All 50’s and 60’s Show” and we will be featuring all your favorite oldies music, such as Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, and other legends from the 50’s and 60’s, for the whole family to enjoy – […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] The Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation will host its 18th annual SBL Hospice Binga at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9, at the Mattoon Eagles Club, 1917 Oak Avenue. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Net proceeds support an endowment for SBL Willow Breeze Hospice House. Contributions to Hospice Binga directly impact people throughout East Central […] 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 […] This program will run through May 2026. If someone misses a session, that's no problem, as participants can register for another date. |
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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 […] The Calvary Baptist Food Pantry will be taking orders for food bags on Monday, September 8th from 4:00-5:30. Call 217-342-6671 to place an order. Pickup is on Wednesday, September 10th, from 4:00-5:00. All in need are encouraged to call 217-342-6671 |
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Everyone is welcome! We can't wait to have you join us as our newest members! |
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Crossroads Harvest of Quilts will be held on Friday and Saturday, September 12 and 13. This will be at the Effingham Holiday Inn, located at 1301 Avenue Mid America. You can obtain entries at the website: http://crossroadquilters.wordpress.com/. The entry has a deadline of being postmarked by August 23, sent to P.O. Box 751, Effingham IL […] The Stage at Lake Sara, 8725 East Marine Road, Effingham This event is about bringing together music lovers and artists of the eclectic music scenes across Illinois and the greater Midwest (and beyond) to help foster an even tighter, larger community. Enjoy 3 days of rock, folk, blues, funk, Americana, songwriter music -- on the […] 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 […] |
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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. HSHS St. Anthony’s Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness is promoting fitness and self-confidence for athletes 18 and under who have mobility and physical challenges at the fourth annual “Meet Me at the Finish Line” Youth Adaptive Try-Athlon. The “Meet Me at the Finish Line” Youth Adaptive Try-Athlon is Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Richard E. Workman […] 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 […] Crossroads Harvest of Quilts will be held on Friday and Saturday, September 12 and 13. This will be at the Effingham Holiday Inn, located at 1301 Avenue Mid America. You can obtain entries at the website: http://crossroadquilters.wordpress.com/. The entry has a deadline of being postmarked by August 23, sent to P.O. Box 751, Effingham IL […] The Stage at Lake Sara, 8725 East Marine Road, Effingham This event is about bringing together music lovers and artists of the eclectic music scenes across Illinois and the greater Midwest (and beyond) to help foster an even tighter, larger community. Enjoy 3 days of rock, folk, blues, funk, Americana, songwriter music -- on the […] Start your day with a delicious pancake breakfast and then stay for the Jasper County Fall Festival parade that begins at 10 a.m. with even more festival events following the parade! Effingham Area Right to Life will host the 13th Annual National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Babies on Saturday, September 13, at 8:30am at the Teutopolis Memorial to the Unborn (in front of the seminary tower), located at 210 Pearl Street. Father Hyland Smith from Sigel will lead us in prayer and song as we […] The Watson School Reunion will be held on Saturday, September 13th, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. This Saturday, September 13, historian Samuel Wheeler will discuss the critical role that the Illinois Supreme Court played in ensuring Illinois developed as a free state, during a presentation of North of Slavery: The Matson Slave Trial. At 2:00 pm in the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site Auditorium, Wheeler will explore why the future […] |
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Team sign-ups will be taken on the day of the event. The air-conditioned Parish Hall will be open for those who need to cool off. The Stage at Lake Sara, 8725 East Marine Road, Effingham This event is about bringing together music lovers and artists of the eclectic music scenes across Illinois and the greater Midwest (and beyond) to help foster an even tighter, larger community. Enjoy 3 days of rock, folk, blues, funk, Americana, songwriter music -- on the […] A Spaghetti Lunch, provided by Joe’s Pizza & Pasta, will be held on Sunday, September 14, from 10:30 am until 2:30 pm. This is the 20th year for the event, which benefits the programs at Effingham Catholic Charities. The Drive-Through-Only event will be at the Effingham Event Center. On the menu: spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, […] St. Mary's Catholic Church in Shumway is hosting a Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser for the Parish Hall. Sunday, September 14, 4:00 - 7:00 pm Cost: $12 Dine-In or Carry-Out Menu: 2 Pork Chops, Green Beans, Baked Potato, Dinner Roll Please contact the following if you would like to purchase a ticket: Leslie Kemme 217-821-3399 Donna […] |
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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 […] The Drive-Thru Clinics are at the Effingham County Health Department, located at 901 West Virginia Avenue in Effingham. |
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There are no charges for any services at this clinic. No medical referral is necessary. The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development. The Drive-Thru Clinics are at the Effingham County Health Department, located at 901 West Virginia Avenue in Effingham. |
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VFW Auxiliary Post 1769 in Effingham is hosting a meal on Friday, September 19. The menu will be: Fish, oven-fried potatoes, 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. 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 […] |
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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 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 […] The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation has announced an event in honor of the fortieth anniversary of the Mattoon Area Community Foundation and the Arland D. Williams, Jr. Scholarship Fund. The Harvest Dinner is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, September 20 at Emerald Acres in Mattoon. “For forty years, we have honored Arland Dean Williams, Jr., […] All donations go to the church missions work, both locally and abroad. |
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Trinity Lutheran Church in Shumway is having an Ice Cream Social on Sunday, September 21st, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Come and join us for BBQ sandwiches or hot dogs along with sides. Of course, let's not forget the homemade ice cream and assortment of pies to finish off your meal. Free- donations will be […] |
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will hold the 15th Annual Youth Firearm Deer Hunt on October 11 and 12. To apply for the hunt, youth applicants must be less than 18 years old on October 11, 2025 and be accompanied by an adult on the hunt. Applications must be received by […] |
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The Drive-Thru Clinics are at the Effingham County Health Department, located at 901 West Virginia Avenue in Effingham. Eastern Illinois University will host Dr. Fantee Jones, distinguished pianist and Artistic Director of the U.S. Open Piano Competition, for a guest recital. This will be on Tuesday, September 23, at 7:30 p.m in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. A member of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Preparatory Division faculty, Dr. Jones […] |
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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 […] Please go to this website https://mobilescreening.nkfi.org/preregistration to pre-register and complete your questionnaire prior to screening! |
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The Drive-Thru Clinics are at the Effingham County Health Department, located at 901 West Virginia Avenue in Effingham. Catholic Comedian Josh Harris is performing at the Teutopolis Event Center on Thursday, September 25th. Doors open at 5:30pm. Solid Gold, a 50/60's band, will open the evening, performing from 6:00 - 7:45. Josh takes the stage at 8:00 pm. $10 entry at the door. Proceeds benefit the St. Francis Church Religion Program in Teutopolis. |
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The HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Foundation is hosting their 16th annual Golf Benefit on Friday, September 26, at the Effingham Country Club. The HSHS St. Anthony’s Foundation expresses its thanks to their golf benefit co-sponsors Air Evac Lifeteam/GMR and Vituity. Registration begins at 10 a.m., with lunch being served from 10:30 to 11:40 a.m. […] |
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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 Watson Fire Protection District Annual Breakfast has been scheduled for Saturday, September 27 from 5:30 to 10 a.m. at the Watson Firehouse, 100 Monroe Street. All you can eat: Pancakes, Rope Sausage and Biscuits & Gravy (drinks included). Carryout is available. The breakfast is a free will donation. There will be a 50/50 drawing […] Come celebrate the arrival of autumn at the Harvest Frolic on Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28, at the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site. The event is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Don't miss experiencing 19th-century life on the farm! Activities will take place at both […] Louisville American Legion Post 914 at 590 South Main Street, Louisville, is having an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast at the Louisville American Legion on Saturday, September 27th, from 6:30am to 9:30am. Pancakes, Sausage and Biscuits & Gravy, and Coffee, Juice, and Milk. $10 a person. |
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Sign-language interpreters will be present throughout the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield during "Abe For All". Interpreters will also be signing the presentations inside the theater productions as they are running. This event takes place from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., on the International Day for the Deaf, which is Sunday, September 28. A series […] A Family Reunion of Descendants of Alonzo “Lon” and Carrie Tennant Loy will be on Sunday, September 28th, at the Watson Civic Center. Dinner will be at 12:30. Meat, drinks, and table service will be provided. Please bring a covered dish to share. Come celebrate the arrival of autumn at the Harvest Frolic on Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28, at the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site. The event is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Don't miss experiencing 19th-century life on the farm! Activities will take place at both […] |
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To make an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or download the Red Cross Donor App. 🔔BELL TOLL🔔 Come join us this Monday, September 29th, to remember those who lost their lives in the anhydrous ammonia crash. A single bell will start tolling at 8:41 pm for approximately 4 minutes, the same time the crash was reported in Teutopolis. Come early! There will be firetrucks from different agencies displaying their red […] |
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You can register for one session or any number of them. This program will run on the dates linked below: September 30, 2025: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking93025 October 28, 2025: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking102825 January 27, 2026: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking012725 February 24, 2026: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking022426 March 24, 2026: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking032826 April 28, 2026: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking042826 May 19, 2026: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking051926 The Drive-Thru Clinics are at the Effingham County Health Department, located at 901 West Virginia Avenue in Effingham. |
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Get a $20 e-gift card (or points to shop our Rewards Store) when you successfully give blood! |
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The Drive-Thru Clinics are at the Effingham County Health Department, located at 901 West Virginia Avenue in Effingham. |
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The Effingham VFW Post 1769 on Veterans Drive, will be hosting a meal by the Auxiliary on Friday, October 3rd. The meal will be served from 5:00-6:30 p m. On the menu: Oven-fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, vegetable, coffee, tea or lemonade, dessert for $8.00. |
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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. Beecher City is hosting a Fall Canvas & Wooden Pumpkin Painting for Youth on Saturday, October 4th, at 11 AM, at the Beecher City Library. This is a class for youth, kindergarten thru 17 years only. Cost is $45 per person and limited to 30 participants. Payment by cash or check only. Call 618-487-9400 for […] Village of Dieterich town-wide garage sales will be held Saturday October 4 from 7 a.m. to noon. |