Community Calendar

ECCCMA (Effingham County Cultural Center & Museum Association) Membership and Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 11, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be on the first floor, Gallery 3 at the Effingham County Museum at 110 East Jefferson Street in Effingham. Enter the building via the east entrance.

Enduring Freedom Ministries distribution dates for November are: - Tuesday, November 4th , from 4-6p.m., 304 S. West Street, Shumway - Saturday, November 8th from 9-noon, Mason location - Tuesday, November 11th , from 4-6p.m., 304 S. West Street, Shumway - Wednesday, November 12th , from noon to 2p.m., 304 S. West Street, Shumway - Wednesday, […]

If you have any questions, please call the City of Effingham Tourism Office at 217-342-5310.

The Calvary Baptist Church Food Pantry will take orders for bags of groceries on Monday, November 10th, from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Call 217-342-6671 to place your order. Drive-up pickup is from 4:00 - 5:00 on Wednesday, November 12th. Everyone in need is encouraged to call, 217-342-6671.

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) and Chapter, an independent Medicare adviser, are partnering to offer current and newly eligible Medicare patients free, unbiased consultations on choosing a Medicare plan that best fits their health care needs. Chapter advisers provide expert, up-to-date information about Medicare Supplement (aka Medigap), Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans.  They […]

HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital invites community members to celebrate the opening of the new Center for Pediatric Therapy with an open house on Thursday, November 13, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.  The evening kicks off with a ribbon-cutting event at 4:30 p.m. with the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce. Located at 904 Medical Park […]

The Effingham County Health Department (ECHD) and Flying Buddha Fitness invite the public to a free Stress Reduction Techniques Program on Thursday, November 13, at 5:30 p.m. at the Effingham Public Library’s Workman Room. The program will be led by Vicki Funneman, certified yoga instructor with Flying Buddha Fitness, who will guide participants through simple […]

At the first presentation of the annual Effingham County Museum's Lecture Series, Alan Davis will present, "Brown’s Drug Store—100 Years Of Caring For Our Community".  The public is invited to gather on the second floor of the Effingham County Museum to learn more about the County’s rich heritage. The presentation will be at 7:00 p.m. […]

Teutopolis High School Drama Club Presents:  The History of Dating! Get ready to laugh your heart out as the Teutopolis High School Drama Club takes you on a hilarious journey through The History of Dating!  From awkward first crushes to modern-day mix-ups, this fast-paced comedy explores the ups and downs of romance through the ages. […]

HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital will be hosting its second High School Healthcare Bootcamp on Monday, January 5, 2026.  The bootcamp is designed for high school juniors and seniors interested in a career in health care to experience a realistic look into various health care roles and make connections in their field of interest. “This […]

Here are the American Red Cross Blood Drives in November: Tuesday, November 4, Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM Tuesday, November 4, First Christian Church of Casey, Noon - 6:00 PM   Monday, November 10, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin, 1:30 - 5:30 PM   Friday, November 14, Flora High School, 8:30 AM […]