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6 events 1 6 events, 1 2026-02-01 Newman Breakfast in Teutopolis Newman Breakfast in Teutopolis February 1 Newman Breakfast in Teutopolis 2026-02-01 Gym Bob’s Jamboree Show Gym Bob’s Jamboree Show February 1 Gym Bob’s Jamboree Show The Gym Bob’s Jamboree Show will be held on Sunday, February 1st, beginning at 1:00pm! It will be a great afternoon of all your favorite Classic & 90’s Country, and classic rock music, performed by the Gym Bob’s Jamboree Band and singers. Our special guest will be Bryor Rhodes of Beecher City! The Jamboree Show […] 2026-02-01 Volunteer Walkers/Visitors at Memory Care Facility Volunteer Walkers/Visitors at Memory Care Facility February 1 Volunteer Walkers/Visitors at Memory Care Facility Volunteers are needed to walk with, or even just visit with, residents at Willowbrook Memory Care Facility in Effingham, on weekends. If interested, call Molly Fearday at 217-994-3364. 2026-02-01 Free Throw Contest – Effingham Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest – Effingham Knights of Columbus February 1 Free Throw Contest – Effingham Knights of Columbus Entry Forms can be completed at onsite registration OR can be found and filled out on the K of C website at: https://www.kofc.org/en/resources/faith-in-action-programs/community/free-throw-championship/1598-score-sheet.pdf 2026-02-01 Pancake and Sausage Supper at St. Paul Blue Point Pancake and Sausage Supper at St. Paul Blue Point February 1 Pancake and Sausage Supper at St. Paul Blue Point 2026-02-01 Luminaries for Life Luminaries for Life February 1 Luminaries for Life St. Anthony Church will be displaying their annual “Luminaries for Life” on Saturday, January 31st, and Sunday, February 1st. From dusk to dawn, the church steps will be illuminated with decorated bags shining pro-life messages about respecting life from the moment of conception to natural death. Every January at the National March for Life, countless […]	2 events 2 2 events, 2 2026-02-02 Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park February 2 Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park Have you ever seen America's national bird, the bald eagle? Soaring on a 6 to 7 1/2 foot wing-span, eagles are magnificent! It is not necessary to travel all the way to Canada to see these fabulous creatures. Pere Marquette State Park is fortunate to play host to the winter season visitors. Eagles may be […] 2026-02-02 ‘Cram the Cars’ for Catholic Charities Food Pantry ‘Cram the Cars’ for Catholic Charities Food Pantry February 2 ‘Cram the Cars’ for Catholic Charities Food Pantry 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 […]	2 events 3 2 events, 3 2026-02-03 Emancipation Proclamation On Display Emancipation Proclamation On Display February 3 Emancipation Proclamation On Display A copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln is now on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, giving the public a rare chance to see the historic document. Lincoln’s proclamation ordered an end to slavery in Southern states that took up arms against the United States during the Civil War, […] 2026-02-03 Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park February 3 Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park Have you ever seen America's national bird, the bald eagle? Soaring on a 6 to 7 1/2 foot wing-span, eagles are magnificent! It is not necessary to travel all the way to Canada to see these fabulous creatures. Pere Marquette State Park is fortunate to play host to the winter season visitors. Eagles may be […]	4 events 4 4 events, 4 2026-02-04 Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park February 4 Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park Have you ever seen America's national bird, the bald eagle? Soaring on a 6 to 7 1/2 foot wing-span, eagles are magnificent! It is not necessary to travel all the way to Canada to see these fabulous creatures. Pere Marquette State Park is fortunate to play host to the winter season visitors. Eagles may be […] 2026-02-04 Annual Tree Sale Annual Tree Sale February 4 Annual Tree Sale The public can call the Effingham County SWCD office to have an order form emailed or mailed to them. 2026-02-04 Open House at St. Anthony Grade School Open House at St. Anthony Grade School February 4 Open House at St. Anthony Grade School Visit the St. Anthony Grade School's Open House on Wednesday, February 4th from 4:30-7:00pm to discover what makes the school special! Tour the building, meet Principal Rincker, and learn about the preschool through 8th grade programs, faith-based curriculum, and after-school care. No RSVP required—just stop by! Can’t make the Open House? No problem - call […] 2026-02-04 Freshmen/Parent Orientation at EHS Freshmen/Parent Orientation at EHS February 4 Freshmen/Parent Orientation at EHS As Effingham High School prepares for the 2026-2027 school year, the school has scheduled its Orientation. The 8th grade Effingham Junior High students will make a morning visit to the school on Wednesday, February 4th to get information regarding their first year of high school including registering for classes. Any 8th grade student in the […]	4 events 5 4 events, 5 2026-02-05 Energy Assistance Program Starts Energy Assistance Program Starts February 5 Energy Assistance Program Starts The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now available for income qualified households. The CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporation, as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program in Christian, Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Montgomery, Moultrie, and Shelby counties, is pleased to announce that funds are available to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric […] 2026-02-05 Free Developmental Screenings / Preschool Round-Up In Altamont Free Developmental Screenings / Preschool Round-Up In Altamont February 5 Free Developmental Screenings / Preschool Round-Up In Altamont The Altamont School District and the Project HELP Preschool program will be offering free developmental screenings to provide parents an opportunity to discover how their Two to Five Year-Old children are developing in the areas of speech, language concepts, and motor skills. Vision and hearing screenings will also be provided, free of charge! NOW is […] 2026-02-05 Free Yoga Class and Breast Cancer Education Free Yoga Class and Breast Cancer Education February 5 Free Yoga Class and Breast Cancer Education The Effingham County Health Department and Flying Buddha Fitness are hosting a Free Yoga Class at the Wright Family Center, 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 5th. Vicki Funneman of Flying Buddha Fitness, a certified yoga instructor, will lead participants through easy yoga movements suitable for beginners. Participants are encouraged to wear clothing that they can […] 2026-02-05 Red Cross Blood Drives in February Red Cross Blood Drives in February February 5 Red Cross Blood Drives in February 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 […]	4 events 6 4 events, 6 2026-02-06 Free Developmental Screenings / Preschool Round-Up In Altamont Free Developmental Screenings / Preschool Round-Up In Altamont February 6 Free Developmental Screenings / Preschool Round-Up In Altamont The Altamont School District and the Project HELP Preschool program will be offering free developmental screenings to provide parents an opportunity to discover how their Two to Five Year-Old children are developing in the areas of speech, language concepts, and motor skills. Vision and hearing screenings will also be provided, free of charge! NOW is […] 2026-02-06 Jazz Festival at EIU with John Clayton Jazz Festival at EIU with John Clayton February 6 Jazz Festival at EIU with John Clayton The 66th Annual Jazz Festival at Eastern Illinois University is where you can see John Clayton, the Grammy-winning bassist, composer, arranger, and producer. Clayton has worked with countless artists, including arranging Whitney Houston’s rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner” at the 1990 Super Bowl performance. Clayton's performance will be on Friday, February 6, at 7:30 […] 2026-02-06 ‘Cram the Cars’ for Catholic Charities Food Pantry ‘Cram the Cars’ for Catholic Charities Food Pantry February 6 ‘Cram the Cars’ for Catholic Charities Food Pantry 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 […] 2026-02-06 Red Cross Blood Drives in February Red Cross Blood Drives in February February 6 Red Cross Blood Drives in February 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 […]	5 events 7 5 events, 7 2026-02-07 Celebrate Lincoln’s Birthday and America’s 250th Birthday in Vandalia Celebrate Lincoln’s Birthday and America’s 250th Birthday in Vandalia February 7 Celebrate Lincoln’s Birthday and America’s 250th Birthday in Vandalia The Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site will celebrate President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday with a free public event from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, in the House of Representatives chamber where Lincoln once served. Join us for a special afternoon of history, music, and community as we also kick off America’s 250th Birthday […] 2026-02-07 We Are Smarter Than 5th Grader Trivia for F.A.C.E. We Are Smarter Than 5th Grader Trivia for F.A.C.E. February 7 We Are Smarter Than 5th Grader Trivia for F.A.C.E. 2026-02-07 B and B Sale (Book and Bake) B and B Sale (Book and Bake) February 7 B and B Sale (Book and Bake) 2026-02-07 Cookie Decorating Workshop Cookie Decorating Workshop February 7 Cookie Decorating Workshop The Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site is hosting a Cookie Decorating Workshop with a Valentine's Day Theme. Join Rebecca Clark, The Nerdy Baker, at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 7th for this hands-on, guided cookie decorating workshop! Piping bags, icing, and a cookie scribe are all provided, and by the end of the day, […] 2026-02-07 Music and Food at Mason Music and Food at Mason February 7 Music and Food at Mason
1 event 8 1 event, 8 2026-02-08 B and B Sale (Book and Bake) B and B Sale (Book and Bake) February 8 B and B Sale (Book and Bake)	3 events 9 3 events, 9 2026-02-09 Angeled Kids Foster Closet & Resale Angeled Kids Foster Closet & Resale February 9 Angeled Kids Foster Closet & Resale 2026-02-09 Volunteer Walkers/Visitors at Memory Care Facility Volunteer Walkers/Visitors at Memory Care Facility February 9 Volunteer Walkers/Visitors at Memory Care Facility Volunteers are needed to walk with, or even just visit with, residents at Willowbrook Memory Care Facility in Effingham, on weekends. If interested, call Molly Fearday at 217-994-3364. 2026-02-09 CASA Volunteers Needed CASA Volunteers Needed February 9 CASA Volunteers Needed The start of a new year often comes with a list of resolutions. New Year’s resolutions are different for everyone, but one of the most common is to live a healthier lifestyle. If you’re hoping to improve your physical and mental health, there’s one option that often gets overlooked and benefits others: volunteering. Volunteering and […]	6 events 10 6 events, 10 2026-02-10 Homeschool STEM Squad Homeschool STEM Squad February 10 Homeschool STEM Squad This program will run through May 2026. If someone misses a session, that's no problem, as participants can register for another date. 2026-02-10 ImpactLife Blood Drive at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital ImpactLife Blood Drive at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital February 10 ImpactLife Blood Drive at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital 2026-02-10 Open House at Sacred Heart School Open House at Sacred Heart School February 10 Open House at Sacred Heart School 2026-02-10 Red Cross Blood Drives in February Red Cross Blood Drives in February February 10 Red Cross Blood Drives in February 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 […] 2026-02-10 Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in February Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in February February 10 Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in February 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 […] 2026-02-10 Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities February 10 Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities	5 events 11 5 events, 11 2026-02-11 ‘Cram the Cars’ for Catholic Charities Food Pantry ‘Cram the Cars’ for Catholic Charities Food Pantry February 11 ‘Cram the Cars’ for Catholic Charities Food Pantry 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 […] 2026-02-11 Food Pantry at Calvary Baptist Church Food Pantry at Calvary Baptist Church February 11 Food Pantry at Calvary Baptist Church 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. 2026-02-11 Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in February Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in February February 11 Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in February 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 […] 2026-02-11 Auditions for ‘Pirate Island’ Auditions for ‘Pirate Island’ February 11 Auditions for ‘Pirate Island’ 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. 2026-02-11 Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities February 11 Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities	6 events 12 6 events, 12 2026-02-12 Annual Tree Sale Annual Tree Sale February 12 Annual Tree Sale The public can call the Effingham County SWCD office to have an order form emailed or mailed to them. 2026-02-12 St. Francis Church Art and Architecture Historic Lecture St. Francis Church Art and Architecture Historic Lecture February 12 St. Francis Church Art and Architecture Historic Lecture 2026-02-12 Red Cross Blood Drives in February Red Cross Blood Drives in February February 12 Red Cross Blood Drives in February 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 […] 2026-02-12 Auditions for ‘Pirate Island’ Auditions for ‘Pirate Island’ February 12 Auditions for ‘Pirate Island’ 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. 2026-02-12 Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities February 12 Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities 2026-02-12 Downtown Valentine’s Weekend Shopping Weekend Downtown Valentine’s Weekend Shopping Weekend February 12 Downtown Valentine’s Weekend Shopping Weekend 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.	6 events 13 6 events, 13 2026-02-13 Butterfly Pork Chop Meal at VFW Butterfly Pork Chop Meal at VFW February 13 Butterfly Pork Chop Meal at VFW The VFW Auxiliary Meal will be on Friday, February 13, from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. On the menu: Butterfly pork chop, hashbrown casserole, vegetable, lemonade, tea, or coffee, and dessert for $8.00. The VFW is located at 2304 S. Veterans Drive in Effingham. Contact Chuck at 217-343-8313 for more information. 2026-02-13 Red Cross Blood Drives in February Red Cross Blood Drives in February February 13 Red Cross Blood Drives in February 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 […] 2026-02-13 Elks Trade Scholarship Available Elks Trade Scholarship Available February 13 Elks Trade Scholarship Available 2026-02-13 Bloody Valentine Steak Dinner at Edgewood Bloody Valentine Steak Dinner at Edgewood February 13 Bloody Valentine Steak Dinner at Edgewood 2026-02-13 Father-Daughter Dance in Watson Father-Daughter Dance in Watson February 13 Father-Daughter Dance in Watson 2026-02-13 Downtown Valentine’s Weekend Shopping Weekend Downtown Valentine’s Weekend Shopping Weekend February 13 Downtown Valentine’s Weekend Shopping Weekend 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.	6 events 14 6 events, 14 2026-02-14 Trivia Night for St. Thomas School Trivia Night for St. Thomas School February 14 Trivia Night for St. Thomas School 2026-02-14 Book Talk/Signing for “Loving Lincoln: A Personal History of the Women Who Shaped Lincoln’s Life and Legacy” Book Talk/Signing for “Loving Lincoln: A Personal History of the Women Who Shaped Lincoln’s Life and Legacy” February 14 Book Talk/Signing for “Loving Lincoln: A Personal History of the Women Who Shaped Lincoln’s Life and Legacy” The Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site is hosting Dr. Stacy Lynn, author of "Loving Lincoln: A Personal History of the Women Who Shaped Lincoln's Life and Legacy". Dr. Lynn will be on-site for a book signing and book talk on Saturday, February 14th at 2:00pm, during our Lincoln's Birthday Open House. The open house […] 2026-02-14 Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in February Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in February February 14 Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in February 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 […] 2026-02-14 Breakfast Buffet at Mason Breakfast Buffet at Mason February 14 Breakfast Buffet at Mason 2026-02-14 St. Thomas School Trivia Night and Live Auction St. Thomas School Trivia Night and Live Auction February 14 St. Thomas School Trivia Night and Live Auction 2026-02-14 Downtown Valentine’s Weekend Shopping Weekend Downtown Valentine’s Weekend Shopping Weekend February 14 Downtown Valentine’s Weekend Shopping Weekend 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.
4 events 15 4 events, 15 2026-02-15 Soup Supper at St. Aloysius Parish Center Soup Supper at St. Aloysius Parish Center February 15 Soup Supper at St. Aloysius Parish Center 2026-02-15 Sausage Breakfast at Altamont Sausage Breakfast at Altamont February 15 Sausage Breakfast at Altamont St. Clare Catholic Church in Altamont will be hosting a Sausage Breakfast on Sunday, February 15, from 7:30 am until Noon. The menu includes sausage patties, ham, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, sweet rolls, sweet breads, milk, juice, and coffee. St. Clare is located at 216 N. 9th Street, Altamont, IL 62411. A free […] 2026-02-15 Sausage Supper at St. Peter’s Lutheran Sausage Supper at St. Peter’s Lutheran February 15 Sausage Supper at St. Peter’s Lutheran 2026-02-15 Valentine’s Spaghetti Dinner at Mason Valentine’s Spaghetti Dinner at Mason February 15 Valentine’s Spaghetti Dinner at Mason Mason Civic Center Presents a Valentine's Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, February 15. Serving will be from 11:00am to 1:30pm. Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Greens Beans, and Desserts are on the menu. Free Will Donations are appreciated.	5 events 16 5 events, 16 2026-02-16 Night of the Stars – Lincoln Trail State Park Night of the Stars – Lincoln Trail State Park February 16 Night of the Stars – Lincoln Trail State Park 2026-02-16 ImpactLife Blood Drive at Effingham Event Center ImpactLife Blood Drive at Effingham Event Center February 16 ImpactLife Blood Drive at Effingham Event Center 2026-02-16 Red Cross Blood Drives in February Red Cross Blood Drives in February February 16 Red Cross Blood Drives in February 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 […] 2026-02-16 Free Safe Sitter Classes Free Safe Sitter Classes February 16 Free Safe Sitter Classes 2026-02-16 Teutopolis Boys Golf Raffle of Cardinals Green Seats Teutopolis Boys Golf Raffle of Cardinals Green Seats February 16 Teutopolis Boys Golf Raffle of Cardinals Green Seats Teutopolis Boys Golf is selling raffle tickets to win 4 Cardinals Green Seats. This includes the Cardinals Club Buffett, a Parking Pass, and In-Seat Food and Beverage. The game is TBD. Raffle Tickets are: 1/$20, 3/$50, or 7/$100. They'll be available until close to Opening Day, March 26. To get your chances, reach out to […]	6 events 17 6 events, 17 2026-02-17 Angeled Kids Foster Closet & Resale Angeled Kids Foster Closet & Resale February 17 Angeled Kids Foster Closet & Resale 2026-02-17 Volunteer Walkers/Visitors at Memory Care Facility Volunteer Walkers/Visitors at Memory Care Facility February 17 Volunteer Walkers/Visitors at Memory Care Facility Volunteers are needed to walk with, or even just visit with, residents at Willowbrook Memory Care Facility in Effingham, on weekends. If interested, call Molly Fearday at 217-994-3364. 2026-02-17 CASA Volunteers Needed CASA Volunteers Needed February 17 CASA Volunteers Needed The start of a new year often comes with a list of resolutions. New Year’s resolutions are different for everyone, but one of the most common is to live a healthier lifestyle. If you’re hoping to improve your physical and mental health, there’s one option that often gets overlooked and benefits others: volunteering. Volunteering and […] 2026-02-17 ‘Cram the Cars’ for Catholic Charities Food Pantry ‘Cram the Cars’ for Catholic Charities Food Pantry February 17 ‘Cram the Cars’ for Catholic Charities Food Pantry 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 […] 2026-02-17 Red Cross Blood Drives in February Red Cross Blood Drives in February February 17 Red Cross Blood Drives in February 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 […] 2026-02-17 Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities February 17 Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities	3 events 18 3 events, 18 2026-02-18 Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park February 18 Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park Have you ever seen America's national bird, the bald eagle? Soaring on a 6 to 7 1/2 foot wing-span, eagles are magnificent! It is not necessary to travel all the way to Canada to see these fabulous creatures. Pere Marquette State Park is fortunate to play host to the winter season visitors. Eagles may be […] 2026-02-18 Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in February Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in February February 18 Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in February 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 […] 2026-02-18 Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities February 18 Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities	3 events 19 3 events, 19 2026-02-19 Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park February 19 Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park Have you ever seen America's national bird, the bald eagle? Soaring on a 6 to 7 1/2 foot wing-span, eagles are magnificent! It is not necessary to travel all the way to Canada to see these fabulous creatures. Pere Marquette State Park is fortunate to play host to the winter season visitors. Eagles may be […] 2026-02-19 Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in February Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in February February 19 Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in February 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 […] 2026-02-19 Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities February 19 Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities	4 events 20 4 events, 20 2026-02-20 Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park February 20 Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park Have you ever seen America's national bird, the bald eagle? Soaring on a 6 to 7 1/2 foot wing-span, eagles are magnificent! It is not necessary to travel all the way to Canada to see these fabulous creatures. Pere Marquette State Park is fortunate to play host to the winter season visitors. Eagles may be […] 2026-02-20 Annual Tree Sale Annual Tree Sale February 20 Annual Tree Sale The public can call the Effingham County SWCD office to have an order form emailed or mailed to them. 2026-02-20 Music BINGO Night for S.T.A.R. Music BINGO Night for S.T.A.R. February 20 Music BINGO Night for S.T.A.R. 2026-02-20 Red Cross Blood Drives in February Red Cross Blood Drives in February February 20 Red Cross Blood Drives in February 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 […]	3 events 21 3 events, 21 2026-02-21 Bee School with Crossroads Beekeepers Bee School with Crossroads Beekeepers February 21 Bee School with Crossroads Beekeepers On Saturday, February 21st from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Crossroads Beekeepers will be holding their annual bee school at the University of Illinois Extension Center, at 1209 North Wenthe in Effingham. This year's bee school is for anyone interested in beekeeping and will focus on basic skills and information needed for the beginning beekeeper. […] 2026-02-21 Sweet ‘Hearts’ Night Out – Effingham Sportsbackers Sweet ‘Hearts’ Night Out – Effingham Sportsbackers February 21 Sweet ‘Hearts’ Night Out – Effingham Sportsbackers 2026-02-21 Meat Shoot at Edgewood Meat Shoot at Edgewood February 21 Meat Shoot at Edgewood
3 events 22 3 events, 22 2026-02-22 Raffle And Bingo For Bows Raffle And Bingo For Bows February 22 Raffle And Bingo For Bows 2026-02-22 Teutopolis Boys Golf Raffle of Cardinals Green Seats Teutopolis Boys Golf Raffle of Cardinals Green Seats February 22 Teutopolis Boys Golf Raffle of Cardinals Green Seats Teutopolis Boys Golf is selling raffle tickets to win 4 Cardinals Green Seats. This includes the Cardinals Club Buffett, a Parking Pass, and In-Seat Food and Beverage. The game is TBD. Raffle Tickets are: 1/$20, 3/$50, or 7/$100. They'll be available until close to Opening Day, March 26. To get your chances, reach out to […] 2026-02-22 Basket Binga for Stew-Stras Post Prom Basket Binga for Stew-Stras Post Prom February 22 Basket Binga for Stew-Stras Post Prom There will be 20 unique baskets to win. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.	1 event 23 1 event, 23 2026-02-23 Red Cross Blood Drives in February Red Cross Blood Drives in February February 23 Red Cross Blood Drives in February 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 […]	5 events 24 5 events, 24 2026-02-24 Cooking Across Continents Program Cooking Across Continents Program February 24 Cooking Across Continents Program You can register for one session or any number of them. This program will run on the dates linked below: September 30, 2025: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking93025 October 28, 2025: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking102825 January 27, 2026: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking012725 February 24, 2026: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking022426 March 24, 2026: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking032826 April 28, 2026: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking042826 May 19, 2026: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking051926 2026-02-24 Elks Trade Scholarship Available Elks Trade Scholarship Available February 24 Elks Trade Scholarship Available 2026-02-24 Open House – St. John’s Eagle’s Nest Preschool Open House – St. John’s Eagle’s Nest Preschool February 24 Open House – St. John’s Eagle’s Nest Preschool 2026-02-24 Red Cross Blood Drives in February Red Cross Blood Drives in February February 24 Red Cross Blood Drives in February 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 […] 2026-02-24 Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities February 24 Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities	4 events 25 4 events, 25 2026-02-25 Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park February 25 Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park Have you ever seen America's national bird, the bald eagle? Soaring on a 6 to 7 1/2 foot wing-span, eagles are magnificent! It is not necessary to travel all the way to Canada to see these fabulous creatures. Pere Marquette State Park is fortunate to play host to the winter season visitors. Eagles may be […] 2026-02-25 CASA Volunteers Needed CASA Volunteers Needed February 25 CASA Volunteers Needed The start of a new year often comes with a list of resolutions. New Year’s resolutions are different for everyone, but one of the most common is to live a healthier lifestyle. If you’re hoping to improve your physical and mental health, there’s one option that often gets overlooked and benefits others: volunteering. Volunteering and […] 2026-02-25 Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities February 25 Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities 2026-02-25 Volunteer Walkers/Visitors at Memory Care Facility Volunteer Walkers/Visitors at Memory Care Facility February 25 Volunteer Walkers/Visitors at Memory Care Facility Volunteers are needed to walk with, or even just visit with, residents at Willowbrook Memory Care Facility in Effingham, on weekends. If interested, call Molly Fearday at 217-994-3364.	4 events 26 4 events, 26 2026-02-26 Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park February 26 Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park Have you ever seen America's national bird, the bald eagle? Soaring on a 6 to 7 1/2 foot wing-span, eagles are magnificent! It is not necessary to travel all the way to Canada to see these fabulous creatures. Pere Marquette State Park is fortunate to play host to the winter season visitors. Eagles may be […] 2026-02-26 ‘Cram the Cars’ for Catholic Charities Food Pantry ‘Cram the Cars’ for Catholic Charities Food Pantry February 26 ‘Cram the Cars’ for Catholic Charities Food Pantry 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 […] 2026-02-26 Red Cross Blood Drives in February Red Cross Blood Drives in February February 26 Red Cross Blood Drives in February 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 […] 2026-02-26 Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities February 26 Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities	5 events 27 5 events, 27 2026-02-27 Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park February 27 Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park Have you ever seen America's national bird, the bald eagle? Soaring on a 6 to 7 1/2 foot wing-span, eagles are magnificent! It is not necessary to travel all the way to Canada to see these fabulous creatures. Pere Marquette State Park is fortunate to play host to the winter season visitors. Eagles may be […] 2026-02-27 A.Y.C.E. Fish Fry for Dieterich Fire Protection District A.Y.C.E. Fish Fry for Dieterich Fire Protection District February 27 A.Y.C.E. Fish Fry for Dieterich Fire Protection District This is located at 100 Zumbahlen Avenue in Dieterich. 2026-02-27 ImpactLife Blood Drive at Bonutti Clinic ImpactLife Blood Drive at Bonutti Clinic February 27 ImpactLife Blood Drive at Bonutti Clinic 2026-02-27 Red Cross Blood Drive in Farina Red Cross Blood Drive in Farina February 27 Red Cross Blood Drive in Farina 2026-02-27 Fish Fry for St. John’s LYF Effingham Fish Fry for St. John’s LYF Effingham February 27 Fish Fry for St. John’s LYF Effingham Dine in, carry out, or drive through! Bake Sale held the same evening.	6 events 28 6 events, 28 2026-02-28 ‘Cram the Cars’ for Catholic Charities Food Pantry ‘Cram the Cars’ for Catholic Charities Food Pantry February 28 ‘Cram the Cars’ for Catholic Charities Food Pantry 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 […] 2026-02-28 Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in February Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in February February 28 Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in February 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 […] 2026-02-28 Hooked on Chrochet Hooked on Chrochet February 28 Hooked on Chrochet 2026-02-28 Teutopolis Boys Golf Raffle of Cardinals Green Seats Teutopolis Boys Golf Raffle of Cardinals Green Seats February 28 Teutopolis Boys Golf Raffle of Cardinals Green Seats Teutopolis Boys Golf is selling raffle tickets to win 4 Cardinals Green Seats. This includes the Cardinals Club Buffett, a Parking Pass, and In-Seat Food and Beverage. The game is TBD. Raffle Tickets are: 1/$20, 3/$50, or 7/$100. They'll be available until close to Opening Day, March 26. To get your chances, reach out to […] 2026-02-28 Greater Vision in Concert Greater Vision in Concert February 28 Greater Vision in Concert 2026-02-28 Polar Plunge at Lake Sara Beach Polar Plunge at Lake Sara Beach February 28 Polar Plunge at Lake Sara Beach Schedule: 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM: Plunger check-in & walk-up registration at the Lake Sara Pearson Building, 15250 N. Beach Rd., Effingham. 12:00 Noon: Polar Plunge kick-off, including costume judging. 1:00 PM: Post-Plunge Party with free meal for plungers at the American Legion, 200 W. Washington, Effingham. Polar Plungers will receive a free meal provided […]