Community Calendar

The work of local artist Johanna Stice is on display, now through Saturday, June 27 in the art gallery at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library. Stice, a native of Effingham raised in Teutopolis, has been creating art for as long as she can remember.  Her artistic journey began at the age of 5, […]

American Red Cross Blood Drives in June:   6/1, Monday, Effingham Event Center, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 6/1, Monday, Clay Electric Cooperative, Flora, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM   6/2, Tuesday, Greenup Village Municipal Building, 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM   6/4, Thursday, Newton Knights of Columbus, 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM   6/9, Tuesday, […]

This camp is free and open to all youth!  They do not have to be in 4-H to attend.

The Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association (ILICA) is pleased to announce the upcoming Area 6 Trap Shoot & Golf Outing, taking place on June 5, in Lerna and Mattoon.  This annual event brings together contractors, associates, and landowners for a full day of camaraderie, friendly competition, and outdoor fun. The day begins with a 50‑clay […]

Join in the fun and exploration every Friday at 7:00pm, for a tour of our night sky. This is a live‑narrated tour of the wonders of the sky, accompanied by some of the legendary stories of the ancient sky.  Find out what constellations and planets are visible and how to find them. This show is […]

Watson will be having City-Wide Garage Sales on Friday and Saturday, June 5th and 6th.

  THE CROWN HAS ARRIVED... NOW WE NEED A QUEEN! The Miss Edgewood Fest Queen Pageant Rules Meeting is Friday, June 5th, at 6:00 PM If you are interested in participating in the Miss Edgewood Fest Queen Pageant, you MUST attend the Rules Meeting!  This is your opportunity to learn everything about the pageant, ask questions, […]