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SUMMARY:Effingham VFW Auxiliary Meal
DESCRIPTION:The VFW Auxiliary Post 1769 on Veterans Drive in Effingham is having a meal on Friday\, March 21st\, from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. \nOn the menu: Salmon Patty or Poorman’s Steak\, mashed potatoes/gravy\, vegetable\, dessert\, coffee\, tea or lemonade for $8.00
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives for March
DESCRIPTION:The American Red Cross is helping to bridge access to health care for blood donors by providing free A1C testing\, commonly used to screen for diabetes and prediabetes\, on all successful blood\, platelet and plasma donations in March.  Additionally\, all who come to give blood\, platelets or plasma this month will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. \nRed Cross Blood Drive Dates: \nMarch 3\, Monday\, Mattoon YMCA\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nMarch 4\, Tuesday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \nMarch 14\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nMarch 17\, Monday\, Effingham Event Center\, 2:00 – 6:00 PM \nMarch 21\, Friday\, Mattoon Masonic Lodge #260 \, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM  \nMarch 24\, Monday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nTo make an appointment and learn more about your health\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App. \n** As always\, donors should NOT fast for this.  The A1C test is not affected by recent food and drink.** \nDonors can expect to receive the results of their test within one to two weeks through the Red Cross Blood Donor App or online donor portal\, and they are encouraged to consult their health care provider if their A1C level is elevated.  A1C is the latest health insight that the Red Cross provides to blood\, platelet and plasma donors\, who can already access ongoing donation information such as pulse\, blood pressure\, body temperature\, and hemoglobin levels. \nOne-third of people lack access to regular primary care in the U.S.\, where diabetes affects 1 in 10 people and nearly a quarter of those living with it have been undiagnosed\, according to the CDC.  The free A1C screening aims to help address this gap by empowering blood donors with valuable information to maintain their health and well-being.  This new offering is among the longtime work of the Red Cross to support the health of communities\, which also includes disaster relief efforts such as basic disaster health and mental health services among other assistance. \nAccording to the CDC\, some 90% of people living with diabetes in the U.S. have type 2\, a largely preventable and often reversible insulin-resistant condition that can cause dangerously high blood sugar levels.  Left untreated\, type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health complications\, such as kidney failure\, stroke and heart issues.  “Type 2 diabetes develops over years and may not cause obvious symptoms until serious damage has been done\,” said Dr. Courtney Lawrence\, medical director for the Red Cross.  “By understanding our own health\, we can create a foundation to help prevent chronic illness\, improve the quality of day-to-day living and save lives.  Blood donation can now be part of that journey.”
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Journey: Stages of Life\, Stages of Business
DESCRIPTION:“Navigating the Journey:  Stages of Life\, Stages of Business” is an empowering event\, presented by Whitney Roofing\, that is designed to inspire and equip women at every stage of their personal and professional journey.  Engage in insightful panel discussions\, gain practical tools\, and connect with like-minded women – all while discovering strategies to thrive in every stage of life and business. \n\nPanelists: \nDot Behrns  |  Certified Health Lifestyle Coach\, Inspired Wellness CoachingLayna Bond  |  Owner\, Bond & Associates\, LLC-American Family InsuranceShonna Kracinski  |  Chief Human Resources Officer\, Midland States BankAmanda Settle\, RND\, LDN\, CDCES  |  Owner\, Nutrition WiseLisa Schafer  |  Co-Owner\, Baseball Card Connection \nModerator:  Teresa McCloy | Founder & Creator\, The REALIFE Process\, LLC \nDate & Time:  Friday\, March 21\, from 1pm – 4pm \n1pm – 1:30pm  |  Vendor Booths & Networking \n1:30pm  |  Panelists: Stages of Life\, Stages of Business \n2:45pm – 3:15pm  |  Vendor Booths & Networking \n3pm – 4pm  |  Cheers to Her Happy Hour hosted by Wheat Penny \nLocation:  Village Wine & Spirits\, 109 South Banker Street\, Effingham \nCost: \n$30 for members$40 for non-membersRegistration required – payment due at time of registration. \nBooths: \nBond & Associates – American Family InsuranceCity of Effingham & IL Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity | Small Business FundingJoe Sippers Cafe & RoasteryRevIVe with BSoothe Studios Spa & SaunaStanfield Chiropractic \nSwag bag items provided by: \nBaseball Card ConnectionThe Beanstalk BoutiqueEffingham Pelvic Health & WellnessHeartland Health FoodJedco Sales\, Inc.Meraki ParlourMerle Norman CosmeticsPromark AdvertisingSport Design & GraphicsXCHNG \nQuestions:Contact Nicole Morrison at the Effingham County Chamber by calling 217-342-4147 or emailing to NMorrison@EffinghamCountyChamber.com.
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SUMMARY:Fish Fry Fundraiser at Sacred Heart Parish
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SUMMARY:Tree Ordering from Effingham County Soil & Water Conservation District
DESCRIPTION:The Effingham County Soil & Water Conservation District is currently accepting orders for White Pine\, Colorado Blue Spruce\, Douglas Fir\, and Norway Spruce seedlings. \nAll orders must be placed before April 4.  A pickup day will be planned for mid-April. \nCall the office at 217-347-7107 x 3 or stop by for an order form. \nThank you!
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SUMMARY:United Way Opens Grant Applications
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