In recognition of February being National Canned Food Month, HSHS Home Care is teaming up with Dan Hecht Chevrolet Toyota, Roy Schmidt Honda, Northside Ford-Lincoln, Goeckner Bros. Inc. - Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, and Russ Braunecker Cadillac Buick GMC Inc. in Effingham to “Cram the Car” with nonperishable food items, hygiene products, and monetary donations […]

The Food Pantry at Calvary Baptist Church will be taking orders for food bags on Monday, February 9th from 4:00-5:30.  Call 217-342-6671 to place an order. Drive-up pick-up is on Wednesday, February 11th, from 4:00-5:00. All in need are welcome.  Call 217-342-6671.

Enduring Freedom Ministries February Calendar: Tuesday, February 10th,  4-6pm, Shumway location is 304 South West Street (old grade school) Wednesday, February, 11th, noon - 2p.m., Shumway location is 304 South West Street (old grade school) Saturday, February 14th, 9a.m.-noon, Mason location is West Washington Street (Mason Civic Center) Wednesday, February, 18th, noon - 2p.m., Shumway […]

Three Chicks & a Stage will be holding auditions for their Spring Play “Pirate Island” on Wednesday and Thursday, February 11th and 12th.  Auditions will be from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Effingham Elks Lodge. The show will be April 17th and 18th. For more info, visit 3chicksandastage.com or call at ‪812-783-0853‬.

The public can call the Effingham County SWCD office to have an order form emailed or mailed to them.

American Red Cross Blood Drives in February: 2/5, Thursday, Knights of Columbus Hall, Newton, Noon - 5:30 PM 2/6, Friday, Newton High School, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM 2/10, Tuesday, Mason Christian Church Annex, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 2/12, Thursday, EIU Student Union Ballroom, Charleston, Noon - 4:00 PM 2/12, Thursday, Flora Church of […]

Three Chicks & a Stage will be holding auditions for their Spring Play “Pirate Island” on Wednesday and Thursday, February 11th and 12th.  Auditions will be from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Effingham Elks Lodge. The show will be April 17th and 18th. For more info, visit 3chicksandastage.com or call at ‪812-783-0853‬.

  Head downtown this Valentine’s weekend and show some love to our amazing small businesses! Bonus:  You have all three days to complete your passport, so shop, dine, and explore at your own pace! Support local.  Shop small.  Win big.