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5 events,The Effingham County Soil & Water Conservation District is now taking orders for its Fall Fish Sale. Offering a variety of fish species to help stock your pond and improve it's health and balance. Orders MUST be placed by September 25, with fish pickup Thursday October 15 from noon to 2 p.m. For an order […] The Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) has officially begun its historic, inaugural 2026 season. The league’s four teams – New York, Boston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles – are taking the field at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield. The Regular Season runs through September 6th, with all games being played Wednesday through Sunday, with most […] The Fayette County Fair is hosting a Pop-Up Carnival at the Fairgrounds, Wednesday through Sunday. This event from Swyear Amusements is the largest carnival to ever be in Fayette County! The dates are from Wednesday, August 26, through Sunday, August 30. Schedule: Wednesday: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, 5-9 p.m. Friday, 5-10 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Saturday, […] |
4 events,Red Cross Blood Drives in August: 8/6, Thursday, Knights of Columbus Hall - Newton, Noon - 5:30 PM 8/11, Tuesday, Grace United Methodist Church - Fellowship Hall, Neoga, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM 8/13, Thursday, Flora Church of the Nazarene - Gym, Noon - 5:00 PM 8/16, Sunday, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club - Parish […] |
2 events,Red Cross Blood Drives in September: 9/1, Tuesday, First Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall, Casey, Noon - 6:00 PM 9/8, Tuesday, Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM 9/11, Friday, Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota, Effingham, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 9/15, Tuesday, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin - Hall, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM 9/17, […] |
2 events,The Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) has officially begun its historic, inaugural 2026 season. The league’s four teams – New York, Boston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles – are taking the field at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield. The Regular Season runs through September 6th, with all games being played Wednesday through Sunday, with most […] |
3 events,The Effingham High School Class of '74 will have their monthly lunch on Thursday, September 3rd at 12:30 at The Gabby Goat. Please contact Connie Elliot if you plan on attending, on the class Facebook page: Effingham High School Class of '74 |
7 events,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. |
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6 events,The Teutopolis Monastery Museum will be open to visitors on Sunday, September 6, with 38 small rooms of displays open to visitors. The hours are from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. We recommend you come early to see the many unique and interesting articles on display! Admission for adults is $5.00 and $1.00 for children. The […] The Gym Bob’s Jamboree Show will be held on Sunday, September 6th, 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 […] |
3 events,Red Cross Blood Drives in September: 9/1, Tuesday, First Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall, Casey, Noon - 6:00 PM 9/8, Tuesday, Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM 9/11, Friday, Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota, Effingham, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 9/15, Tuesday, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin - Hall, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM 9/17, […] Enduring Freedom Ministries Distribution Dates in September: Tuesday, September 8th, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Shumway, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school), with hot meals, clothing, laundry, haircuts, and groceries Wednesday, September 9th, from Noon - 2:00 pm, Shumway, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school), with hot […] |
6 events,The Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) has officially begun its historic, inaugural 2026 season. The league’s four teams – New York, Boston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles – are taking the field at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield. The Regular Season runs through September 6th, with all games being played Wednesday through Sunday, with most […] Calvary Baptist Church Food Pantry will be taking orders for food bags on Monday, September 7th, from 4:00 - 5:30. Call 217-342-6671 to place your order. Pickup is on Wednesday, September 9th 4:00 - 5:00 pm. All in need are encouraged to call 217-342-6671. The Effingham High School Class of 1962 will hold their 64th Class Reunion at the Gabby Goat. This will be on September 9 and 10, Wednesday and Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friends of the class are welcome to visit with them at the Gabby Goat during these times. Enduring Freedom Ministries Distribution Dates in September: Tuesday, September 8th, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Shumway, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school), with hot meals, clothing, laundry, haircuts, and groceries Wednesday, September 9th, from Noon - 2:00 pm, Shumway, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school), with hot […] |
5 events,Effingham resident Melody Lewis will display her artwork through September 30th in the Richard and Diane Siemer Family Vault Art Gallery at the Effingham Public Library. Born and raised in Effingham County, Melody left Illinois after college, spending 23 years in Orlando, Florida, and nine years in Northern California before returning home in 2024. Her […] Weather permitting, FACE Orchestra's last summer concert this season is tonight 9/10, in downtown Effingham on the square. Bring a lawn chair and also enjoy free refreshments, sponsored by Washington Saving's Bank. The concert starts at 7 pm |
8 events,The VFW Post 1769 Auxiliary are having a meal on Friday, September 11, from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. The meal will be at the VFW Post on Veterans Drive in Effingham. Menu: Fish or Ham, oven fried potatoes, baked beans, cole slaw, dessert, coffee, tea or lemonade. Price: $8.00 Red Cross Blood Drives in September: 9/1, Tuesday, First Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall, Casey, Noon - 6:00 PM 9/8, Tuesday, Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM 9/11, Friday, Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota, Effingham, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 9/15, Tuesday, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin - Hall, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM 9/17, […] Summer Sundown Music Festival 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. Weekend passes and single day passes are available! You can see our full lineup, fest details, and buy tickets at www.SummerSundownFest.com! Kids […] |
17 events,On-site microchipping at the EARS office on Saturday, September 12. No appointment needed No geography or number limit. No cost * But freewill donations are appreciated. 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. HSHS St. Anthony's Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness is marking a milestone as it hosts the fifth annual "Meet Me at the Finish Line" Youth Adaptive Try-Athlon, promoting fitness and self-confidence for athletes 18 and under who face challenges every day, whether physical, social, or emotional. The "Meet Me at the Finish Line" Youth Adaptive Try-Athlon […] The Watson School Reunion will be held on Saturday, September 12th, from 10:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. This is for anyone that attended any Watson school. Refreshments will be provided. Bring stories to share! Enduring Freedom Ministries Distribution Dates in September: Tuesday, September 8th, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Shumway, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school), with hot meals, clothing, laundry, haircuts, and groceries Wednesday, September 9th, from Noon - 2:00 pm, Shumway, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school), with hot […] Get ready for a colorfully awesome time at the Surviving the Color 5k in Effingham on Saturday, September 12! This run benefits the Team of Mercy - Newton branch that offers assistance to those left behind after an attempted or completed suicide. This is the 5th Surviving the Color event that raises funds and awareness […] Mason Christian Church Community Breakfast Outreach will host an All- You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet on Saturday, September 12th, from 7:00 a.m. 10:00a.m. Menu for the breakfast includes: Pancakes Sausage Biscuits & Gravy Scrambled Eggs Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Milk, Juice, and Coffee Price: Ages 13 - Adult: $7.00 Ages 4 - 12: $3.00 Ages 3 & under: […] Please join us in prayer as we remember the lives lost to abortion and affirm the sacredness and dignity of every human life. Coffee and donuts will be served immediately following. In case of rain, the service will be held inside the Banquet Hall. |
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7 events,Join Prairie Gospel Church of rural Stewardson for an Open Air Praise and Worship Service at Hidden Springs State Park Pavilion. This will be on Sunday, September 13th, at 10:00 a.m. A potluck with local meat smokers and a Bible Study will follow. Bring chairs! Watson Baptist Church 131st Homecoming Sunday September 13th, 10:30 am Message by Ed Roman Special music by Victoria Kittle Potluck to follow, with the Church supplying the meats |
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2 events,Red Cross Blood Drives in September: 9/1, Tuesday, First Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall, Casey, Noon - 6:00 PM 9/8, Tuesday, Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM 9/11, Friday, Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota, Effingham, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 9/15, Tuesday, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin - Hall, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM 9/17, […] |
6 events,The Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) has officially begun its historic, inaugural 2026 season. The league’s four teams – New York, Boston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles – are taking the field at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield. The Regular Season runs through September 6th, with all games being played Wednesday through Sunday, with most […] |
2 events,Red Cross Blood Drives in September: 9/1, Tuesday, First Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall, Casey, Noon - 6:00 PM 9/8, Tuesday, Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM 9/11, Friday, Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota, Effingham, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 9/15, Tuesday, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin - Hall, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM 9/17, […] |
3 events,Effingham resident Melody Lewis will display her artwork through September 30th in the Richard and Diane Siemer Family Vault Art Gallery at the Effingham Public Library. Born and raised in Effingham County, Melody left Illinois after college, spending 23 years in Orlando, Florida, and nine years in Northern California before returning home in 2024. Her […] |
15 events,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. Centenary United Methodist Church in Effingham is having a Garage Sale on Saturday, September 19, from 8:00 - Noon. Rocked trail through woods Kettle corn Pork rinds Pony rides Ham and beans Live Music |
10 events,UPDATE - THE FALL CRAFT AND VENDOR SHOW, ORIGINALLY TO BE AT THE THELMA KELLER CONVENTION CENTER TODAY, HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Trinity Lutheran Church in Shumway, located at 206 West Main, will be hosting the annual Ice Cream Social on Sunday, September 20, from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. Please come join us for a lovely meal followed by delicious dessert consisting of homemade ice cream and pie! All proceeds will be applied to preserving our beautiful […] |
2 events,Effingham resident Melody Lewis will display her artwork through September 30th in the Richard and Diane Siemer Family Vault Art Gallery at the Effingham Public Library. Born and raised in Effingham County, Melody left Illinois after college, spending 23 years in Orlando, Florida, and nine years in Northern California before returning home in 2024. Her […] |
5 events,Missy Dunaway and Legacy Country will be playing at the Altamont Living Museum on Tuesday, September 22, at 6:30 pm. All donations that night will go to Mae's Miracle to help cover their expenses. |
4 events,Did you know your child's height and weight matter when choosing a car seat? Come and see us for a Safety Check Event! We will have several certified car seat technicians available to help answer any questions or help you install your child's car seat. |
7 events,Red Cross Blood Drives in September: 9/1, Tuesday, First Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall, Casey, Noon - 6:00 PM 9/8, Tuesday, Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM 9/11, Friday, Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota, Effingham, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 9/15, Tuesday, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin - Hall, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM 9/17, […] Did you know your child's height and weight matter when choosing a car seat? Come and see us for a Safety Check Event! We will have several certified car seat technicians available to help answer any questions or help you install your child's car seat. |
14 events,Inflatables by 25/8 Xtreme from 10am to 4pm with a foam party in the afternoon. Laila Smith to play from 11:30am to 1pm and Brad Brown and his daughter Holly to play from 2pm to 3pm. Wheels of Hope Car Show from 10am to 2pm. Food trucks available from 10am to 4pm - Bierman Farms; […] 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. Come celebrate the arrival of autumn at the Harvest Frolic — a beloved annual tradition at Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site. The event is free and open to the public and takes place across both the Lincoln and Sargent farms, filling the grounds with music, crafts, food, and the sights and sounds of 19th-century […] Rocked trail through woods Kettle corn Pork rinds Pony rides Ham and beans Live Music |
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5 events,The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield is hosting: Enjoy FREE museum admission from 4–6 p.m., with ASL interpreters available to help make the museum experience more accessible for deaf and hard of hearing visitors and their families. No registration required. Everyone is welcome! |
4 events,Red Cross Blood Drives in September: 9/1, Tuesday, First Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall, Casey, Noon - 6:00 PM 9/8, Tuesday, Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM 9/11, Friday, Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota, Effingham, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 9/15, Tuesday, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin - Hall, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM 9/17, […] |
4 events,Red Cross Blood Drives in September: 9/1, Tuesday, First Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall, Casey, Noon - 6:00 PM 9/8, Tuesday, Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM 9/11, Friday, Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota, Effingham, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 9/15, Tuesday, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin - Hall, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM 9/17, […] There will be Grief Support Group meetings on Tuesday evenings at 6:15, through the Fall and early Winter. These will be held at the St Anthony Parish Center, located at 101 East Virginia Avenue in Effingham. Anyone is welcome to come. Call the parish office at 217-347-7129 with questions. |
5 events,Red Cross Blood Drives in September: 9/1, Tuesday, First Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall, Casey, Noon - 6:00 PM 9/8, Tuesday, Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM 9/11, Friday, Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota, Effingham, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 9/15, Tuesday, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin - Hall, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM 9/17, […] Effingham resident Melody Lewis will display her artwork through September 30th in the Richard and Diane Siemer Family Vault Art Gallery at the Effingham Public Library. Born and raised in Effingham County, Melody left Illinois after college, spending 23 years in Orlando, Florida, and nine years in Northern California before returning home in 2024. Her […] |
4 events,A complicated first lady, enslaved people starting new lives, women fighting for fair housing, even actors performing on horseback – all those stories and more will be told Oct. 1 and 2 at the Conference on Illinois History, presented by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. The highlight of the first day will be […] The Effingham High School Class of '74 October Lunch will be at 12:30 on Thursday, October 1 at Danny's Quik Sak. All are welcome! Please let Connie Elliott or Elaine Dasenbrock know if you plan on attending. Red Cross Blood Drives in October: 10/1, Thursday, Greenup Village Municipal Building, 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM 10/2, Friday, Newton High School, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM 10/7, Wednesday, Grace United Methodist Church in Neoga, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM 10/7, Wednesday, Shelbyville High School, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 10/7, Wednesday, The Equity in […] |
6 events,Join the Teutopolis Junior High Drama Club for an evening of suspense, silliness, and plenty of laughs. This year’s Fall Production features the murder mystery spoof “And Then There Was One” along with the whimsical “The Nose That Ran Away,” plus two hilarious opening act skits to kick off the fun. Performances will be held […] The HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Foundation is hosting its 17th annual Golf Benefit Friday, Oct. 2 at the Effingham Country Club. The HSHS St. Anthony’s Foundation expresses its thanks to its golf benefit sponsor Air Evac Lifeteam/GMR. Registration begins at 10 a.m., with lunch being served from 10:30 to 11:40 a.m. as well as […] Friday and Saturday, October 2 and 3 Days and Times per Description on the Discussion Thread on Friends of Lake Sara's Facebook page. Red Cross Blood Drives in October: 10/1, Thursday, Greenup Village Municipal Building, 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM 10/2, Friday, Newton High School, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM 10/7, Wednesday, Grace United Methodist Church in Neoga, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM 10/7, Wednesday, Shelbyville High School, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 10/7, Wednesday, The Equity in […] |
10 events,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. Pre-registration is required. A complete list of wastes that are and are not accepted is available online at https://epa.illinois.gov/topics/waste-management/waste-disposal/household-hazardous-waste/acceptable-wastes.html. Illinois EPA provides the following tips to safely transport household hazardous waste: Pack HHW items in a disposable box to avoid spilling during transport. Keep like chemicals together and separate unlike chemicals. Secure lids and make […] The Village of Dieterich will be having town-wide garage sales on Saturday October 3rd, from 7am-Noon. |