Community Calendar

(Vacation Bible School) Saturday's Breakfast is served at 9am. Ages:  3 years old to 6th Grade To register, contact either Centenary United Methodist Church or the First Presbyterian Church of Effingham, or register online at https://tinyurl.com/RoadTripVBSParticipant25

In conjunction with the Altamont Citywide Garage Sales, The Altamont Masonic Lodge #533 will be serving Porkburgers, Hot Dogs, Chips and Drinks on the Triangle. This will be on Saturday, March 31st, from 11 am until 2 pm. Proceeds go towards local projects.

The Historic National Road Yard Sale Festival has stops in Illinois from Marshall to Pocahontas.  Local spots include: CASEY has some nice little shoppes for you to get something good to eat - ice cream, candy, pretzels.  Casey is home to 12 World’s Largest items as certified by Guinness Book of World Records. Mail a […]

Get ready to snag some amazing deals at New Hope Church Oneighty Facility Yard Sale! We've got tables, chairs, restaurant booths, concession items (pizza, pretzels, hotdog warmers), computer monitors, and a whole lot more… Swing by Friday May 30th or May 31st Saturday from 8-Noon. Address:  2720 N. 3rd St, Effingham. Proceeds will help fund […]

The Gym Bob’s Jamboree Show will be held on Sunday, June 1st, beginning at 1pm! It will be a great afternoon of all your favorite Classic & 90’s Country, and 50’s and 60’s Rock-n-Roll music, performed by the Gym Bob’s Jamboree Band and singers.  Our special guest will be Missy Dunaway of Cowden! The Jamboree […]

The Teutopolis Monastery Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. There are 38 small rooms of displays open to visitors on Sunday, June 1. The hours are from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m.  We recommend you come early to see the many unique and interesting articles on display.  Admission for adults is $5.00 and $1.00 for […]

On June 1, Effingham County FISH celebrated 55 years of serving Effingham County residents.  In 2020, FISH planned to raise $50,000 for 50 years, however Covid had other plans.  Therefore, in 2025, FISH is striving to raise $55,000 for 55 years. FISH is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization, whose mission is to elevate the quality of […]

The Historic National Road Yard Sale Festival has stops in Illinois from Marshall to Pocahontas.  Local spots include: CASEY has some nice little shoppes for you to get something good to eat - ice cream, candy, pretzels.  Casey is home to 12 World’s Largest items as certified by Guinness Book of World Records. Mail a […]

The recycling bins at Centenary United Methodist Church in Effingham will temporarily be removed from June 2nd until August 1st.    This is while Rumpke Disposal & Recycling builds a new building at their transfer station. The bins will return to the church parking lot on August 1st. PLEASE be respectful to the church and […]