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				4 events 1 4 events, 1 2026-10-01 Conference on Illinois History Conference on Illinois History October 1 - October 2 Conference on Illinois History 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 […] 2026-10-01 Leon Gobczynski Memoir and Family Bingo at Library Leon Gobczynski Memoir and Family Bingo at Library October 1 Leon Gobczynski Memoir and Family Bingo at Library 2026-10-01 EHS Class of ’74 Lunch EHS Class of ’74 Lunch October 1 EHS Class of ’74 Lunch 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. 2026-10-01 Red Cross Blood Drives in October Red Cross Blood Drives in October October 1 Red Cross Blood Drives in October 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 2 6 events, 2 2026-10-01 Conference on Illinois History 2026-10-02 “And Then There Was One” and “The Nose That Ran Away From Its Face” Performances at Teutopolis “And Then There Was One” and “The Nose That Ran Away From Its Face” Performances at Teutopolis October 2 - October 3 “And Then There Was One” and “The Nose That Ran Away From Its Face” Performances at Teutopolis 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 […] 2026-10-02 Golf Benefit for HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Foundation Golf Benefit for HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Foundation October 2 Golf Benefit for HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Foundation 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 […] 2026-10-02 The Original CASS’ Burrito Fundraiser The Original CASS’ Burrito Fundraiser October 2 The Original CASS’ Burrito Fundraiser 2026-10-02 Lake Sara Fall Garage Sales Lake Sara Fall Garage Sales October 2 - October 3 Lake Sara Fall Garage Sales Friday and Saturday, October 2 and 3 Days and Times per Description on the Discussion Thread on Friends of Lake Sara's Facebook page. 2026-10-02 Red Cross Blood Drives in October Red Cross Blood Drives in October October 2 Red Cross Blood Drives in October 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 3 10 events, 3 2026-10-03 Effingham Farmer’s Market Effingham Farmer’s Market October 3 Effingham Farmer’s Market 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. 2026-10-02 “And Then There Was One” and “The Nose That Ran Away From Its Face” Performances at Teutopolis 2026-10-03 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Household Hazardous Waste Collection October 3 Household Hazardous Waste Collection 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 […] 2026-10-03 Bahrns Memorial Golf Outing Bahrns Memorial Golf Outing October 3 Bahrns Memorial Golf Outing 2026-10-02 Lake Sara Fall Garage Sales 2026-10-03 Marching Invitational at EHS Marching Invitational at EHS October 3 Marching Invitational at EHS 2026-10-03 Town-Wide Garage Sales in Dieterich Town-Wide Garage Sales in Dieterich October 3 Town-Wide Garage Sales in Dieterich The Village of Dieterich will be having town-wide garage sales on Saturday October 3rd, from 7am-Noon. 2026-10-03 The Climb – Community Event The Climb – Community Event October 3 The Climb – Community Event 2026-10-03 Sooeyfest in Neoga Sooeyfest in Neoga October 3 Sooeyfest in Neoga 2026-10-03 Live Music and Food at Mason Live Music and Food at Mason October 3 Live Music and Food at Mason
5 events 4 5 events, 4 2026-10-04 Fall Breakfast and Raffle at Island Grove Fall Breakfast and Raffle at Island Grove October 4 Fall Breakfast and Raffle at Island Grove 2026-10-04 Marching Illini in Concert Marching Illini in Concert October 4 Marching Illini in Concert The Marching Illini return to State Farm Center for Marching Illini in Concert, on Sunday, October 4, at 3:00 p.m. Known as “The Nation’s Premier College Marching Band,” the Marching Illini has been entertaining audiences since 1868 with a combination of tradition, precision, innovation and unmistakable Fighting Illini spirit. The 2026 Marching Illini features 375 […] 2026-10-04 Teutopolis Monastery Museum Teutopolis Monastery Museum October 4 Teutopolis Monastery Museum There are 38 small rooms of displays open to visitors on Sunday, October 4. 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 Museum is located on the second floor in […] 2026-10-04 Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle October 4 - October 6 Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle 2026-10-04 Life Chain Life Chain October 4 Life Chain	1 event 5 1 event, 5 2026-10-04 Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle	6 events 6 6 events, 6 2026-10-06 Career Day at Lake Land College Career Day at Lake Land College October 6 Career Day at Lake Land College Lake Land College is hosting its annual Career Day event on Tuesday, October 6. The event will give high school juniors and seniors from 25 high school districts the chance to network with local professionals and discover rewarding career possibilities. During this year’s Career Day event, participating students will choose from more than 150 scheduled […] 2026-10-06 Enduring Freedom Ministries – October Distributions Enduring Freedom Ministries – October Distributions October 6 Enduring Freedom Ministries – October Distributions Enduring Freedom Ministries Distribution Dates in October: Tuesday, October 6th, 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 Saturday, October 10th, from 9:00 - 11:15 am, Mason, located at 861 E. Washington ( Mason Civic Center), serving groceries Tuesday, […] 2026-10-06 Grief Support Group Meeting Grief Support Group Meeting October 6 Grief Support Group Meeting 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. 2026-10-04 Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle 2026-10-06 Pet Blessings at HSHS Hospitals Pet Blessings at HSHS Hospitals October 6 Pet Blessings at HSHS Hospitals In honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, several HSHS hospitals will host pet blessing ceremonies in October. St. Francis, the patron saint of animals, is remembered for his deep love and respect for all of God’s creation. The pet blessings offer community members an opportunity to bring their pets to be blessed […] 2026-10-06 Unicorns and Ice Cream Party – Girl Scout Registration Night Unicorns and Ice Cream Party – Girl Scout Registration Night October 6 Unicorns and Ice Cream Party – Girl Scout Registration Night The Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois are inviting Effingham Unit 40 students and their families. Joining this community service-based troop will help your daughter build confidence, gain leadership skills, step out of her comfort zone, and form lifelong friendships. And adults, you don't have to commit to a major role to make a major difference! […]	4 events 7 4 events, 7 2026-10-07 Ham and Bean Dinner in Greenup Ham and Bean Dinner in Greenup October 7 Ham and Bean Dinner in Greenup 2026-10-07 Apple Fest in Greenup Apple Fest in Greenup October 7 - October 10 Apple Fest in Greenup 2026-10-07 Red Cross Blood Drives in October Red Cross Blood Drives in October October 7 Red Cross Blood Drives in October 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 […] 2026-10-07 Somewhere Toward Freedom – Speaker On Enslaved People Freed By Sherman’s March Somewhere Toward Freedom – Speaker On Enslaved People Freed By Sherman’s March October 7 Somewhere Toward Freedom – Speaker On Enslaved People Freed By Sherman’s March Sherman’s march to the sea was more than a military triumph during the Civil War. It was also a liberation that allowed thousands of people to throw off the chains of slavery, as author Bennett Parten will explain. He'll be speaking at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield at 6:30 p.m. on […]	2 events 8 2 events, 8 2026-10-08 Red Cross Blood Drives in October Red Cross Blood Drives in October October 8 Red Cross Blood Drives in October 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 […] 2026-10-07 Apple Fest in Greenup	3 events 9 3 events, 9 2026-10-09 Fall Festival – Mullen Baptist Church Fall Festival – Mullen Baptist Church October 9 - October 10 Fall Festival – Mullen Baptist Church Yes, this event is on Friday and Saturday, as Cumberland County doesn't have school on Friday. 2026-10-07 Apple Fest in Greenup 2026-10-09 FISH Fall Cook-Out FISH Fall Cook-Out October 9 FISH Fall Cook-Out Deliveries and pickup order will need to be turned in by Tuesday, October 6 at 5 PM.	11 events 10 11 events, 10 2026-10-09 Fall Festival – Mullen Baptist Church 2026-10-07 Apple Fest in Greenup 2026-10-10 Effingham Farmer’s Market Effingham Farmer’s Market October 10 Effingham Farmer’s Market 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. 2026-10-10 Jeep Run for Montrose Fire Department Jeep Run for Montrose Fire Department October 10 Jeep Run for Montrose Fire Department 2026-10-10 Miles For Mae – 5k Run Run Miles For Mae – 5k Run Run October 10 Miles For Mae – 5k Run Run 2026-10-10 On-Site Microchipping at E.A.R.S. On-Site Microchipping at E.A.R.S. October 10 On-Site Microchipping at E.A.R.S. On-site microchipping at the EARS office in Effingham. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, on Saturday, October 10. No appointment needed. No geography or number limit. No cost * But freewill donations are appreciated. 2026-10-10 Homesteaders Market Homesteaders Market October 10 Homesteaders Market 2026-10-10 Car Show at Shelbyville Scarecrow Daze Car Show at Shelbyville Scarecrow Daze October 10 Car Show at Shelbyville Scarecrow Daze 2026-10-10 Enduring Freedom Ministries – October Distributions Enduring Freedom Ministries – October Distributions October 10 Enduring Freedom Ministries – October Distributions Enduring Freedom Ministries Distribution Dates in October: Tuesday, October 6th, 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 Saturday, October 10th, from 9:00 - 11:15 am, Mason, located at 861 E. Washington ( Mason Civic Center), serving groceries Tuesday, […] 2026-10-10 Rosary Crusade Rosary Crusade October 10 Rosary Crusade 2026-10-10 Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle October 10 - October 12 Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle
2 events 11 2 events, 11 2026-10-10 Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle 2026-10-11 “Poe”try Reading – An Evening With Edgar Allan Poe “Poe”try Reading – An Evening With Edgar Allan Poe October 11 “Poe”try Reading – An Evening With Edgar Allan Poe	2 events 12 2 events, 12 2026-10-10 Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle 2026-10-12 Red Cross Blood Drives in October Red Cross Blood Drives in October October 12 Red Cross Blood Drives in October 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 […]	2 events 13 2 events, 13 2026-10-13 Enduring Freedom Ministries – October Distributions Enduring Freedom Ministries – October Distributions October 13 Enduring Freedom Ministries – October Distributions Enduring Freedom Ministries Distribution Dates in October: Tuesday, October 6th, 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 Saturday, October 10th, from 9:00 - 11:15 am, Mason, located at 861 E. Washington ( Mason Civic Center), serving groceries Tuesday, […] 2026-10-13 Grief Support Group Meeting Grief Support Group Meeting October 13 Grief Support Group Meeting 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.	1 event 14 1 event, 14 2026-10-14 Enduring Freedom Ministries – October Distributions Enduring Freedom Ministries – October Distributions October 14 Enduring Freedom Ministries – October Distributions Enduring Freedom Ministries Distribution Dates in October: Tuesday, October 6th, 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 Saturday, October 10th, from 9:00 - 11:15 am, Mason, located at 861 E. Washington ( Mason Civic Center), serving groceries Tuesday, […]	1 event 15 1 event, 15 2026-10-15 HSHS Women’s Health Showcase HSHS Women’s Health Showcase October 15 HSHS Women’s Health Showcase Tickets are available now for one of HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital’s most popular fall events, the 2026 Women’s Health Showcase. With a change from previous years, the event will be held at the Effingham Performance Center on Thursday, Oct. 15. This is the fifth annual event – an unforgettable evening honoring women, celebrating connection, […]	2 events 16 2 events, 16 2026-10-16 Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle October 16 - October 18 Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle 2026-10-16 Red Cross Blood Drives in October Red Cross Blood Drives in October October 16 Red Cross Blood Drives in October 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 […]	2 events 17 2 events, 17 2026-10-16 Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle 2026-10-17 Effingham Farmer’s Market Effingham Farmer’s Market October 17 Effingham Farmer’s Market 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.
3 events 18 3 events, 18 2026-10-16 Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle 2026-10-18 Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser for A.L.I.S. Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser for A.L.I.S. October 18 Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser for A.L.I.S. 2026-10-18 Oktoberfest for Holy Trinity Lutheran High School Oktoberfest for Holy Trinity Lutheran High School October 18 Oktoberfest for Holy Trinity Lutheran High School	0 events 19 0 events, 19	2 events 20 2 events, 20 2026-10-20 Grief Support Group Meeting Grief Support Group Meeting October 20 Grief Support Group Meeting 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. 2026-10-20 Red Cross Blood Drives in October Red Cross Blood Drives in October October 20 Red Cross Blood Drives in October 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 […]	3 events 21 3 events, 21 2026-10-21 Enduring Freedom Ministries – October Distributions Enduring Freedom Ministries – October Distributions October 21 Enduring Freedom Ministries – October Distributions Enduring Freedom Ministries Distribution Dates in October: Tuesday, October 6th, 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 Saturday, October 10th, from 9:00 - 11:15 am, Mason, located at 861 E. Washington ( Mason Civic Center), serving groceries Tuesday, […] 2026-10-21 Effingham Preschool Round Up Effingham Preschool Round Up October 21 Effingham Preschool Round Up 2026-10-21 Red Cross Blood Drives in October Red Cross Blood Drives in October October 21 Red Cross Blood Drives in October 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 […]	4 events 22 4 events, 22 2026-10-22 Holy Ghost Bingo – God, Goblins, and Games Holy Ghost Bingo – God, Goblins, and Games October 22 Holy Ghost Bingo – God, Goblins, and Games Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holy-ghost-bingo-tickets-1994184841543 2026-10-22 Trick or Treat Street – Effingham County Connections Trick or Treat Street – Effingham County Connections October 22 Trick or Treat Street – Effingham County Connections Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume for a night of FREE fun! Anyone is welcome to this community event hosted by Effingham County Connections. Community agencies will be there, dressed up at their booths with candy and/or games for children 2026-10-22 Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle October 22 - October 24 Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle 2026-10-22 Red Cross Blood Drives in October Red Cross Blood Drives in October October 22 Red Cross Blood Drives in October 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 […]	2 events 23 2 events, 23 2026-10-23 Red Cross Blood Drives in October Red Cross Blood Drives in October October 23 Red Cross Blood Drives in October 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 […] 2026-10-22 Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle	4 events 24 4 events, 24 2026-10-24 Effingham Farmer’s Market Effingham Farmer’s Market October 24 Effingham Farmer’s Market 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. 2026-10-24 Trivia Night Fundraiser for Youth Group Trivia Night Fundraiser for Youth Group October 24 Trivia Night Fundraiser for Youth Group SAVE THE DATE AND GET REGISTERED! Register at https://tinyurl.com/trivianightfpce26 It's an evening of fun at our third annual TRIVIA Night Fundraiser for Youth Group! Lemonade, Tea, Water, and Popcorn are all provided. Decorate your tables! A Bake Sale will be held, so baked goods will be available to purchase. We would appreciate your signup ahead of […] 2026-10-22 Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle 2026-10-24 Beam-O-Ween Beam-O-Ween October 24 Beam-O-Ween The Annual Beam-O-Ween community event is being hosted by Jim Beam's Corner Cattery. The event will be on Saturday, October 24th, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Attendees can expect a bake sale, food trucks, raffles, and the ability to pet the cats. Costumes are optional and encouraged. This event is free to attend. Jim […]
1 event 25 1 event, 25 2026-10-25 Soup Supper at Faith Lutheran Church Soup Supper at Faith Lutheran Church October 25 Soup Supper at Faith Lutheran Church	0 events 26 0 events, 26	1 event 27 1 event, 27 2026-10-27 Grief Support Group Meeting Grief Support Group Meeting October 27 Grief Support Group Meeting 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.	1 event 28 1 event, 28 2026-10-28 Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle October 28 - October 30 Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle	2 events 29 2 events, 29 2026-10-28 Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle 2026-10-29 Red Cross Blood Drives in October Red Cross Blood Drives in October October 29 Red Cross Blood Drives in October 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 […]	2 events 30 2 events, 30 2026-10-28 Harvest of Hope for Mae’s Miracle 2026-10-30 Area Trick-or-Treat Times Area Trick-or-Treat Times October 30 - October 31 Area Trick-or-Treat Times Friday, October 30 Newton, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (rain date is October 31) Sainte Marie, 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 31 Brownstown, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sigel, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Strasburg, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.	3 events 31 3 events, 31 2026-10-31 Effingham Farmer’s Market Effingham Farmer’s Market October 31 Effingham Farmer’s Market 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. 2026-10-30 Area Trick-or-Treat Times 2026-10-31 Enduring Freedom Ministries – October Distributions Enduring Freedom Ministries – October Distributions October 31 Enduring Freedom Ministries – October Distributions Enduring Freedom Ministries Distribution Dates in October: Tuesday, October 6th, 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 Saturday, October 10th, from 9:00 - 11:15 am, Mason, located at 861 E. Washington ( Mason Civic Center), serving groceries Tuesday, […]