Community Calendar

Red Cross Blood Drives in August:   8/6, Thursday, Knights of Columbus Hall - Newton, Noon - 5:30 PM 8/11, Tuesday, Grace United Methodist Church - Fellowship Hall, Neoga, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM 8/13, Thursday, Flora Church of the Nazarene - Gym, Noon - 5:00 PM 8/16, Sunday, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club - Parish […]

The Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) has officially begun its historic, inaugural 2026 season.  The league’s four teams – New York, Boston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles – are taking the field at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield. The Regular Season runs through September 6th, with all games being played Wednesday through Sunday, with most […]

The Fayette County Fair is hosting a Pop-Up Carnival at the Fairgrounds, Wednesday through Sunday. This event from Swyear Amusements is the largest carnival to ever be in Fayette County! The dates are from Wednesday, August 26, through Sunday, August 30. Schedule: Wednesday:  5-9 p.m. Thursday, 5-9 p.m. Friday, 5-10 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Saturday, […]

Red Cross Blood Drives in August:   8/6, Thursday, Knights of Columbus Hall - Newton, Noon - 5:30 PM 8/11, Tuesday, Grace United Methodist Church - Fellowship Hall, Neoga, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM 8/13, Thursday, Flora Church of the Nazarene - Gym, Noon - 5:00 PM 8/16, Sunday, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club - Parish […]

The Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library will host a program titled "Understanding the Conflict in Iran" – with Ryan Ervin, on Thursday, August 27th, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. You can gain a deeper understanding of the war involving Iran.  Ryan Ervin will examine the conflict’s history, recent developments, and its global implications. Registration […]

The Central Illinois Truck Convoy & Mae’s Miracle have a BIG day planned for Saturday, August 29th.  It's being hosted at the Effingham County Fairgrounds in Altamont, and you won’t want to miss a minute!  Here’s what you need to know: 8:30 AM — Truck Registration Opens Get your truck registered and ready to roll! […]

The Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday, from May 30th through October 31st.  The Market will be open from 8:00 - Noon on the old courthouse lawn. There will be fresh produce, baked goods, plants, and flowers, as well as arts and crafts.

Here are the next dates for Enduring Freedom Ministries free distributions: Tuesday, August 4, from 4-6 p.m., with hot meals, clothing, laundry, haircuts, and groceries, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school) Saturday, August 8, from 9-11:15 a.m., with groceries, Mason location at 861 E. Washington (Mason Civic Center) Tuesday, August 11, […]