Community Calendar

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, […]

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.

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 […]

This program will run through May 2026.  If someone misses a session, that's no problem, as participants can register for another date.

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 […]

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 […]