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SUMMARY:Ramblin' Rose Bus Schedule - Catholic Charities
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SUMMARY:Mattoon Bagelfest
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating 40 years of Bagelfest in Mattoon!  This annual festival features a variety of exciting activities\, including a parade\, carnival rides\, concerts\, and an opportunity to experience the vibrant community spirit.  Don’t miss the chance to be part of the fun and festivities that Bagelfest has to offer! \nOn Thursday\, July 17th\, the main stage will be headlined by Christian contemporary pop musician Megan Woods.  This event is free to the public. \nHeadlining the main stage on Friday\, July 18th\, is the iconic ‘90s alt-rock band Everclear\, best known for hits like “Santa Monica” and “Father of Mine.”  Opening for Everclear is Champaign-based party band X-Krush! \nOn Saturday\, July 19th\, the main stage will feature multi-platinum-selling country music superstar Josh Turner.  Turner has long been one of country music’s most recognizable voices\, selling over 8.5 million units and amassing more than 2.5 billion global streams.  Opening the show are Jake and Mikayla\, a married duo from Central Illinois\, known for their high-energy performances that incorporate elements of Outlaw\, Rockabilly\, Gospel\, Bluegrass\, and more. \nAdvance tickets for the concerts on Friday and Saturday nights are already available online.  VIP\, Reserved Seating\, and Lawn tickets will be available for both nights.  Tickets and a complete list of festival activities can be found at www.exploremattoon.org. \nFull Schedule \nSaturday\, July 12: \nMiss Bagelfest Pageants at The Fields Church (12PM – Little Miss / 2PM – Pre Teen\, Jr. Miss & Miss) \nWednesday\, July 16: \nCarnival Opens at Peterson Park (Armband Night – 6PM until 10PM) \nThe Bow Wow in the bandshell (5:30PM – 7:30PM) \nThursday\, July 17: \nVendors Open at Peterson Park (5PM) \nBINGO at DeMars Building (6PM – 9PM) \nCarnival Opens at Peterson Park (Armband Night / 6PM – 10PM) \nFamily Friendly Fun with face painting and games at Peterson Park Ballfield (Prior to concert) \nChristian Concert at Peterson Park – FREE (Donations Accepted) – Megan Woods (8PM) \nFriday\, July 18: \nCarnival Opens at Peterson Park (Armband Day / 1PM – 5PM and 5PM – 10PM) \nVendors Open at Peterson Park (1PM) \nBINGO at DeMars Building (6PM – 9PM) \nRock Concert at Peterson Park – Everclear with X-Krush (Gates 6PM – Show 7:30PM) \nSaturday\, July 19: \nRun for the Bagel 5K Hosted by Mattoon YMCA (6:30AM) \nWorld’s Biggest Bagel Breakfast (7:30AM – 9:30AM) \nSweet & Salty Quartet in the bandshell (8AM – 9AM) \nBagelfest Parade – 21st & Western Avenue (10:30AM) \nCarnival Opens at Peterson Park (Armband Day – 12PM until 5PM and 5PM until 10PM) \nVendors Open at Peterson Park (11AM) \nBINGO at DeMars Building (1PM – 5PM) \nBattle for the Bagel Powerlift Contest in the bandshell (5PM) \nCountry Concert at Peterson Park – Josh Turner with Jake & Mikayla (Gates 6PM – Show 7:30PM) \nBagelfest has been a beloved tradition in Mattoon since its inception in 1986\, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Lenders Bagels\, a popular brand that has been produced in the area since the 1980s.  Lenders Bagels quickly became a household favorite across America\, known for their delicious taste.  Today\, Bagelfest attracts visitors from near and far who come to enjoy the festivities\, with one of the highlights being the World’s Biggest Bagel Breakfast.  For bagel enthusiasts\, there’s no better place to be than Mattoon\, the home of Lenders Bagels and Bagelfest. \nAt Bagelfest\, festival-goers can partake in a wide range of activities\, including delicious food\, vendors\, family fun\, carnival games\, bingo\, and live music!  This year’s concert lineup promises to be one of the best in the festival’s history!
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SUMMARY:School Supply Applications from FISH
DESCRIPTION:Effingham County FISH is now offering for Pre-School through 8th Grade:
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SUMMARY:Savvy Senior Luncheon Program in Effingham
DESCRIPTION:HSHS St. Anthony’s Savvy Senior Luncheon Program will be at 11:00 on Thursday\, July 17th.  This month’s featured guest will be Dr. Zane Qureshi\, DPM. \nThis program is free to Seniors age 60 years and older. \nCall the Senior Center at 217-347-5569 to reserve your seat. \nBenny & the Amigos will play at 12:15 following the luncheon.
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SUMMARY:Cumberland County 4-H Fair Schedule
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SUMMARY:Christmas in July Raffle for Kiwanis Club
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SUMMARY:Kids STEAM School
DESCRIPTION:Promoting a Vision for Effingham County (PAVE)\, in partnership with Lake Land College\, invites students to an exciting\, hands-on Summer STEAM Camp at the Wright Family Center on Thursday\, July 17th.  This one-day event gives students a chance to explore Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Math (STEAM) in creative\, interactive ways.  Perfect for avoiding the “summer slump” while having fun. \nTwo engaging sessions will be offered by grade level: \nK–2nd Grade\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nBuild and launch your own paper rocket—learn while having a blast! \n3rd–6th Grade\n1:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nDesign and build an air-powered propeller car—where engineering meets excitement! \n“STEAM programs offer more than just an interactive experience\, they help students stay mentally active and avoid summer learning loss\,” said Courtney Yockey\, spokesperson for PAVE.  “These hands-on camps are designed to inspire creativity\, introduce real-world problem-solving\, and promote teamwork.” \nThis STEAM Camp is open to all area children entering grades K–6 and is free to attend\, but registration is required.  Space is limited and early registration is strongly encouraged.  The deadline to register is July 16th. \nRegister online:\nhttps://learn.lakelandcollege.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=8692180&selectedProgramAreaId=1018475&selectedProgramStreamId= \nOr visit the Wright Family Center Facebook page for more info. \nDon’t miss this incredible opportunity to build\, create\, and explore at the Wright Family Center’s Summer STEAM Camp.  For more information about the Summer STEAM Camp\, please contact the Effingham Regional Growth Alliance at 217-342-4214.
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