Community Calendar

Effingham Public Library hosts: Pirate Island – with Douglas Hart Nature Center, from 10 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 1, at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library.  Set sail on a hands-on pirate adventure featuring treasure maps, island animals, and even a pirate ship stowaway!  Craft and live animal experience included!  Registration Required. Visit […]

Effingham Public Library hosts: Cuddle Creations – from 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library.  Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you'll learn how to crochet your very own plushie!  The class will be taught by Britani Shumacher.  Registration Required. Ages 9-15. Visit effinghamlibrary.org, […]

The Martinsville Chamber of Commerce is seeking collectors and enthusiasts to bring their vehicles or military equipment to a Military Vehicle Display on Thursday, July 2. Martinsville Chamber of Commerce is hosting a number of activities at Linn Park to celebrate Independence Day, including a Military Vehicle Display at the Martinsville Public Library parking lot […]

Effingham Public Library hosts: America 250: The Story of 1776 – with Ryan Ervin and the Effingham County Cultural Center and Museum, from 6 to 7 p.m., Thursday, July 2, at the Effingham County Cultural Center and Museum, located at 100 E Jefferson in Effingham.  Discover why July 4, 1776, was truly earth-shattering, and how […]

American Red Cross Blood Drives in July: 7/2, Thursday, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Parish Hall, Shelbyville, 1:00 - 5:00 PM 7/8, Wednesday, Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 12:30 - 5:30 PM 7/10, Friday, Clay County Health Dept. - Conference Room, Flora, 1:00 - 5:00 PM 7/10, Friday, Newton Knights of Columbus - Hall, Newton, 1:00 - 5:00 […]

Pack the Bus, sponsored by Catholic Charities and hosted by Premier Broadcasting, is this Thursday, July 2nd, from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Stop by Classic Hits 979 and KJ Country 102.3 at 206 South Willow Street in Effingham to donate.  Help us collect school supplies and clothing for local K-12 students. Listen for details […]

It all starts at 2:00 pm and ends with fireworks at 9pm, for a full day of events and music. If any questions, call Donna Keller at 618-562-3434.

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.

­­The Effingham Knights of Columbus are hosting the 14th year of the Independence Day Parking Lot Party at the Effingham Event Center on Saturday, July 4th! Danny Shelton and the Birddogs will play before and after the fireworks.  As this is the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Noon Rotary […]

The Rededication of the Teutopolis Town Bell will be on Saturday, July 4th at 9:00 A.M.  This will be at the Teutopolis Village Hall. There will be a short ceremony to celebrate the restoration of the historic bell. The public can park in the church parking lot and bring lawn chairs.

Every group and organization in our community has painted over 625 tiles since the beginning of the year and we can't wait to see how it turns out! Also, Greenup is registered as an official America 250th Celebration City!

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield is throwing a block party to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, complete with free concerts, a “kids and pets” parade and an array of food trucks. The day starts at 9 a.m. with free admission to the museum all day long, where you can connect with America’s […]

The Gym Bob’s Jamboree Show will be held on Sunday, July 5th, beginning at 1:00 pm!  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 […]

There are 38 small rooms of displays in the Teutopolis Monastery Museum, open to visitors on Sunday, July 5. The hours are from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m.  It's recommended that you come early to see the many unique and interesting articles on display. Admission for adults is $5 and $1 for children. The Museum is […]

American Red Cross Blood Drives in July: 7/2, Thursday, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Parish Hall, Shelbyville, 1:00 - 5:00 PM 7/8, Wednesday, Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 12:30 - 5:30 PM 7/10, Friday, Clay County Health Dept. - Conference Room, Flora, 1:00 - 5:00 PM 7/10, Friday, Newton Knights of Columbus - Hall, Newton, 1:00 - 5:00 […]

Calvary Baptist Church will be taking orders for food bags on Monday, July 6th, from 4:00 - 5:30. Call 217-342-6671 to place your order. The pickup time is from 4:00 - 5:00 on Wednesday, July 8th. Anyone in need is encouraged to call 217-342-6671.

The Relay For Life of Effingham County Silent Auction begins Wednesday, July 8 at 8:00 a.m., and runs through Wednesday, July 15 at 6:00 p.m. There are over 200 items to bid on. You can visit their Facebook page Relay For Life of Effingham County - Illinois for more information.  Or visit the auction link […]

Show times are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and then at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday Doudna Fine Arts Center 1860 9th Street Charleston, IL  61920 Tickets for the show can be purchased at doudnatix.com

The Relay For Life of Effingham County Silent Auction begins Wednesday, July 8 at 8:00 a.m., and runs through Wednesday, July 15 at 6:00 p.m. There are over 200 items to bid on. You can visit their Facebook page Relay For Life of Effingham County - Illinois for more information.  Or visit the auction link […]

Unit 40 Mentoring Program Summer Pool Party 7/9/2026 7:00 - 9:00 pm Kluthe Memorial Pool in Effingham Any questions, contact Rhonda 217-273-8784

Join in the fun and exploration every Friday at 7:00pm, for a tour of our night sky. This is a live‑narrated tour of the wonders of the sky, accompanied by some of the legendary stories of the ancient sky.  Find out what constellations and planets are visible and how to find them. This show is […]

American Red Cross Blood Drives in July: 7/2, Thursday, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Parish Hall, Shelbyville, 1:00 - 5:00 PM 7/8, Wednesday, Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 12:30 - 5:30 PM 7/10, Friday, Clay County Health Dept. - Conference Room, Flora, 1:00 - 5:00 PM 7/10, Friday, Newton Knights of Columbus - Hall, Newton, 1:00 - 5:00 […]

Decorative Pinwheels are available for purchase at Premier Broadcasting, 206 South Willow Street, during business hours until Noon on Friday, July 10.  $10 each.

The Relay For Life of Effingham County Silent Auction begins Wednesday, July 8 at 8:00 a.m., and runs through Wednesday, July 15 at 6:00 p.m. There are over 200 items to bid on. You can visit their Facebook page Relay For Life of Effingham County - Illinois for more information.  Or visit the auction link […]

Show times are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and then at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday Doudna Fine Arts Center 1860 9th Street Charleston, IL  61920 Tickets for the show can be purchased at doudnatix.com

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.

The Relay For Life of Effingham County Silent Auction begins Wednesday, July 8 at 8:00 a.m., and runs through Wednesday, July 15 at 6:00 p.m. There are over 200 items to bid on. You can visit their Facebook page Relay For Life of Effingham County - Illinois for more information.  Or visit the auction link […]

Show times are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and then at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday Doudna Fine Arts Center 1860 9th Street Charleston, IL  61920 Tickets for the show can be purchased at doudnatix.com

The Relay For Life of Effingham County Silent Auction begins Wednesday, July 8 at 8:00 a.m., and runs through Wednesday, July 15 at 6:00 p.m. There are over 200 items to bid on. You can visit their Facebook page Relay For Life of Effingham County - Illinois for more information.  Or visit the auction link […]

Show times are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and then at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday Doudna Fine Arts Center 1860 9th Street Charleston, IL  61920 Tickets for the show can be purchased at doudnatix.com

The Relay For Life of Effingham County Silent Auction begins Wednesday, July 8 at 8:00 a.m., and runs through Wednesday, July 15 at 6:00 p.m. There are over 200 items to bid on. You can visit their Facebook page Relay For Life of Effingham County - Illinois for more information.  Or visit the auction link […]

The Relay For Life of Effingham County Silent Auction begins Wednesday, July 8 at 8:00 a.m., and runs through Wednesday, July 15 at 6:00 p.m. There are over 200 items to bid on. You can visit their Facebook page Relay For Life of Effingham County - Illinois for more information.  Or visit the auction link […]

  Give your child a place to grow this summer at “Deep Roots, Big Faith” Vacation Bible School!  This year, the First Christian Church of Effingham's VBS is a three day event, from Wednesday, July 15th, through Friday, July 17th. Over three fun-filled days, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., kids will build strong foundations in […]

American Red Cross Blood Drives in July: 7/2, Thursday, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Parish Hall, Shelbyville, 1:00 - 5:00 PM 7/8, Wednesday, Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 12:30 - 5:30 PM 7/10, Friday, Clay County Health Dept. - Conference Room, Flora, 1:00 - 5:00 PM 7/10, Friday, Newton Knights of Columbus - Hall, Newton, 1:00 - 5:00 […]

The Relay For Life of Effingham County Silent Auction begins Wednesday, July 8 at 8:00 a.m., and runs through Wednesday, July 15 at 6:00 p.m. There are over 200 items to bid on. You can visit their Facebook page Relay For Life of Effingham County - Illinois for more information.  Or visit the auction link […]

Lake Land College Fast Track to Fall Wednesday, July 15 2 - 6 p.m. Effingham Technology Center 1201 Althoff Drive Effingham Ready to enroll but need help getting started?  Join them for a Fast Track to Fall event in Effingham to complete everything you need for the first day of class!  At this one-stop shop, […]

Give your child a place to grow this summer at “Deep Roots, Big Faith” Vacation Bible School!  This year, the First Christian Church of Effingham's VBS is a three day event, from Wednesday, July 15th, through Friday, July 17th. Over three fun-filled days, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., kids will build strong foundations in their […]

American Red Cross Blood Drives in July: 7/2, Thursday, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Parish Hall, Shelbyville, 1:00 - 5:00 PM 7/8, Wednesday, Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 12:30 - 5:30 PM 7/10, Friday, Clay County Health Dept. - Conference Room, Flora, 1:00 - 5:00 PM 7/10, Friday, Newton Knights of Columbus - Hall, Newton, 1:00 - 5:00 […]

The Monthly 3rd Weekend Sale begins on Thursday, July 16 after setup, continuing Friday, July 17 from 9:00 - 5:00, and Saturday, July 18 from 9:00 - 2:00. New venders are welcome.  Someone with produce would be a great addition.  Forms are available inside the mall.

The Clay County Genealogy Society is hosting a free public event. Step back in time and explore a beautiful hand-made 131-year-old quilt adorned with embroidered names from area towns. This will be on Thursday, July 16, at 6:00 pm at the Louisville Baptist Church, located at 210 N. Church Street in Louisville.

 This fast-paced and hilarious comedy features all of Shakespeare’s plays condensed into one entertaining performance. Come enjoy an evening of laughter while supporting local arts and a great local cause.

Give your child a place to grow this summer at “Deep Roots, Big Faith” Vacation Bible School!  This year, the First Christian Church of Effingham's VBS is a three day event, from Wednesday, July 15th, through Friday, July 17th. Over three fun-filled days, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., kids will build strong foundations in their […]

Join in the fun and exploration every Friday at 7:00pm, for a tour of our night sky. This is a live‑narrated tour of the wonders of the sky, accompanied by some of the legendary stories of the ancient sky.  Find out what constellations and planets are visible and how to find them. This show is […]

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Wheeler, ( located 3-1/2 miles South of Montrose on the blacktop) is having its 45th Annual Jonah Fish Fry on Friday July 17. Serving all-you-can-eat-fish from 4:30 - 7:30 pm. Dine-in or carry-out meals are available. Serving fish, baked beans, slaw, applesauce, chips, bread, and a dessert. Adults:  $12 Children age […]

American Red Cross Blood Drives in July: 7/2, Thursday, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Parish Hall, Shelbyville, 1:00 - 5:00 PM 7/8, Wednesday, Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 12:30 - 5:30 PM 7/10, Friday, Clay County Health Dept. - Conference Room, Flora, 1:00 - 5:00 PM 7/10, Friday, Newton Knights of Columbus - Hall, Newton, 1:00 - 5:00 […]

The Monthly 3rd Weekend Sale begins on Thursday, July 16 after setup, continuing Friday, July 17 from 9:00 - 5:00, and Saturday, July 18 from 9:00 - 2:00. New venders are welcome.  Someone with produce would be a great addition.  Forms are available inside the mall.

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.

The Monthly 3rd Weekend Sale begins on Thursday, July 16 after setup, continuing Friday, July 17 from 9:00 - 5:00, and Saturday, July 18 from 9:00 - 2:00. New venders are welcome.  Someone with produce would be a great addition.  Forms are available inside the mall.

Join the Charleston Community Theatre for Voices of Freedom, a compilation of patriotic speeches from America’s History.  The performance will take place in the Visitor Center Auditorium of the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site on Saturday, July 18 at 1:00 p.m.   Excerpts of orations by Patrick Henry, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Calvin […]

Skaters from across the Midwest will be showing off their moves during HAM CITY JAM on Saturday, July 18! It all goes down at the Effingham Skate Park (Hendelmeyer Park) as the local skate competition features some of the most talented riders around in high-energy action. Organized by Effingham’s own Deano Tull, Ham City Jam […]

Join us for the Sigel St. Michael Church Picnic - a day full of yummy food, activities for all ages, and lots of chances to win!

The Annual St. Joseph Stringtown Picnic is on Sunday, July 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There is a smorgasbord lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the air-conditioned, handicap-accessible Parish Hall. Also, there is a Food Stand with cold beverages, grilled porkburgers and brats, ice cream, and much more that is open […]