Those interested in purchasing entry before the event can do so at the Tuscan Hills website or pay at the door.

The family of Greg Sapp invites you to his Retirement Party this Sunday, October 11.  The public is invited to Evergreen Hollow Park in Effingham, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Come by and help us celebrate Greg’s retirement!  Who actually thought this would really happen???  His family is proud of him and all he has […]

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 […]

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, […]

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.

The Lend a Hand Breakfast is an annual community gathering hosted by Crisis Nursery of Effingham County.  It brings together local residents, business leaders, healthcare partners, and community supporters to learn how they can make a difference for children and families facing crisis and stress. Guests will enjoy a complimentary breakfast while hearing stories of […]

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, […]

Calvary Baptist Church Food Pantry will be taking orders for food bags on Monday, October 12th, from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.  Call 217-342-6671 to place your order. Pickup is on Wednesday, October 14th, from 4:00 - 5:00 pm. All in need are encouraged to call 217-342-6671.

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, […]