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Climb with Team Effingham
2025-10-04
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E-Cycle at Centenary United Methodist Church
2025-10-04

Saturday's Schedule
2025-10-04
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Woodlawn at Altamont, 10 a.m.
Teutopolis at Centralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran, 10 a.m.
Cross Country
St. Anthony, Dieterich at Terre Haute South Vigo Night Race, 6 p.m.
Monticello at Cumberland, 9 a.m.
Soccer
Altamont at St. Anthony, 7 p.m.
Newton at Mattoon Tournament, TBA
Teutopolis at Breese Mater Dei, 10 a.m.
Girls Tennis
Effingham at Apollo Conference Tournament at Mahomet-Seymour, 9 a.m.
St. Anthony at Bloomington Purple/Gold Invitational, 8 a.m.
Volleyball
St. Anthony at Mahomet-Seymour Invitational, 9 a.m.
South Central at St. Elmo/Brownstown, 10 a.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY/FROSH/SOPH
Baseball
Woodlawn at Altamont, after varsity game
Soccer
Teutopolis at Breese Mater Dei, 10 a.m.
Volleyball
Effingham, St. Anthony, Dieterich, Newton at Teutopolis Freshman/Sophomore Tournament, 9 a.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, North Clay at St. Elmo/Brownstown Freshman/Sophomore Tournament, TBA
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Girls Basketball
Paris Crestwood at Neoga, 10 a.m.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Tennessee State at Eastern Illinois University, 2 p.m.
Purdue at University of Illinois, TBA
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Divisional Series, TBA
NASCAR
Drive for the Cure 250 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, 3:30 p.m.

Music and Food in Mason
2025-10-04

Corn Maze with Scavenger Hunt - St. Paul Lutheran Church
2025-10-04, 2025-10-05

Fall Canvas & Wooden Pumpkin Painting for Youth
2025-10-04
PrintBeecher City is hosting a Fall Canvas & Wooden Pumpkin Painting for Youth on Saturday, October 4th, at 11 AM, at the Beecher City Library.
This is a class for youth, kindergarten thru 17 years only.
Cost is $45 per person and limited to 30 participants. Payment by cash or check only.
Call 618-487-9400 for reservations.

Lake Sara Area Garage Sales
2025-10-04

Dieterich Town-wide Garage Sales Saturday
2025-10-04
PrintVillage of Dieterich town-wide garage sales will be held Saturday October 4 from 7 a.m. to noon.

Gym Bob's Jamboree Show
2025-10-05
PrintThe Gym Bob’s Jamboree Show will be held on Sunday, October 5th, beginning at 1pm!
It will be a great afternoon of all your favorite Classic & 90’s Country, and classic rock music, performed by the Gym Bob’s Jamboree Band and singers. Our special guest will be Bryor Rhodes of Beecher City!
The Jamboree Show is held the first Sunday afternoon of the month at Gym Bob’s, located at 44 Apostle Lane in Bible Grove.
Reservations are not necessary but can be made by calling 615-481-7418.
More information may also be found online at http://www.GymBobs.com

Fall Breakfast & Raffle at St. Isidore Parish
2025-10-05
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The Country Store will contain homemade baked goods from the members of the parish and will be open from 7:30 AM till Noon.
Tickets for the quilt and big raffle will be available for purchase during the breakfast, with the drawing set for Noon (do not need to be present).

Sunday's Schedule
2025-10-05
PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Divisional Series, TBA
NASCAR
Bank of America ROVAL 400, 2 p.m.

Life Chain in Effingham
2025-10-05
PrintThe Effingham Life Chain will be held on Sunday, October 5th. The Life Chain is a Christian witness against the killing of pre-born children.
The prayer service will begin at 1:30 pm at the Sacred Heart Parish Center in Effingham. The Life Chain will form along Keller Drive and Fayette Avenue from 2:00 to 3:00 pm.
Signs will be furnished and refreshments will be served following the event back at the Sacred Heart Parish Center.
For more information, contact Karla Slifer at 217-690-5282.

Teutopolis Monastery Museum 50th Anniversary
2025-10-05

FISH 55th Anniversary Free Celebration
2025-10-05

Calvary Baptist Church Food Pantry Taking Orders Oct. 6
2025-10-06
PrintCalvary Baptist Church food pantry will be taking orders for bags of food Monday October 6 from 4-5:30 p.m.
To place an order phone 217-342-6671.
Pickup is on Wednesday October 8 between 4-5 p.m. Anyone in need is encouraged to call. 217-342-6671

Monday's Schedule
2025-10-06
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
National Trail Conference Tournament
Game 2 — South Central at St. Anthony, 4 p.m.
Game 3 — Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Dieterich, 4 p.m.
Game 4 — Brownstown/St. Elmo at North Clay, 4 p.m.
Game 5 — Neoga at Altamont, 4 p.m.
Cross Country
Dieterich, North Clay, Teutopolis, Flora at Altamont, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Golf
Class 1A Teutopolis Sectional
Effingham Country Club
Effingham St. Anthony team, Effingham team, Teutopolis team, Michael Kennedy, Jack James, Nolen Cleaver (Newton)
Class 1A Jacksonville Routt Sectional
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg’s Jacob Vonderheide
Girls Golf
Monticello Sectional
Effingham St. Anthony team, Teutopolis team, Ella Tuman, Makenna Mayhood, Natalie Armstrong (Effingham), Peyton Lindley, Haley Ochs (Newton), Kennedy Jones (North Clay)
Soccer
Greenville at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Taylorville at Effingham, 4:15 p.m.
Teutopolis at Salem, 4:30 p.m.
Volleyball
Dieterich at St. Anthony, 6 p.m.
Vandalia at Altamont, 5 p.m.
Martinsville at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 5 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY/FROSH/SOPH
Football
Mahomet-Seymour at Effingham, 6 p.m.
Cumberland at Sangamon Valley, 6 p.m.
Paris at Newton, 6:15 p.m.
Soccer
Greenville at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Cross Country
Jasper County at LEIC Meet at Robinson, 4:30 p.m.
North Clay at Altamont Lutheran, 4 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Pana Sacred Heart at Effingham, 6 p.m.
Taylorville at St. Anthony, 6 p.m.
Mattoon at Teutopolis, 6 p.m.
Ramsey at Altamont, 6 p.m.
Cumberland at Brownstown/St. Elmo, 6:15 p.m.
Dieterich at Oblong, 6 p.m.
Mattoon at Teutopolis, 6 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Sigel St. Michael, 6 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Los Angeles Dodgers at Philadelphia, 5 p.m.
NLDS — Game 2– Los Angeles Dodgers leads series 1-0
Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 8:08 p.m.
NLDS — Game 2, Milwaukee leads series 1-0

Free Diabetes Education Class
2025-10-07
PrintFree Diabetes Education Class Offered by
HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology
2025 Class Schedule
HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – Effingham delivers world-class care close to home with a highly specialized team of local experts.
To help and encourage those with diabetes and their family members, HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – Effingham offers a diabetes education class, free of charge. All classes are held at their office at 500 N. Maple St., Suite 200 in Effingham.
• Free Comprehensive Diabetes Education Class – This free class helps provide a better understanding of managing all types of diabetes. Topics include nutrition, monitoring, medications, healthy coping and reducing risks. Class participants receive individualized goals and a comprehensive diabetes management plan. A follow-up class will be scheduled after completion of this initial class.
Dates/Times: Held on the first Tuesdays or Thursdays of the month, in the morning or afternoon:
– Tuesday, February 4, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
– Thursday, March 6, from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
– Tuesday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
– Thursday, May 1, from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
– Tuesday, June 3, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
– Thursday, July 3, from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
– Tuesday, August 5, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
– Thursday, September 4, from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
– Tuesday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
– Thursday, November 6, from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
– Tuesday, December 2, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Dates are subject to change.
To register for the education class, register online at HSHSMedicalGroup.org/diabetes or call 217-391-5460.
HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology’s Dr. Radhika Annam, endocrinologist, and registered dietitians and diabetes educators Tracy Dennis and Adrienne Jarrell, work together to provide those with diabetes the tools they need to manage their condition and live their best life.
HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology educators are also available for individualized counseling for diet, medication administration, and initiation and troubleshooting of devices (glucose monitors, insulin pumps, CGMs/sensors). For more information or questions, call 217-391-5460.
For more information about HSHS Medical Group, visit hshsmedicalgroup.org.

THE CHOSEN - Discussion Group
2025-10-07

Drive-Thru Flu Clinics in Effingham
2025-10-07, 2025-10-09
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The Drive-Thru Clinics are at the Effingham County Health Department, located at 901 West Virginia Avenue in Effingham.

ImpactLife Blood Drive at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital
2025-10-07

Budgeting Presentation & Bingo
2025-10-07

Tuesday's Schedule
2025-10-07
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Cross Country
Effingham, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, Teutopolis, Lawrenceville at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
Soccer
Robinson at St. Anthony, TBA
Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond at Altamont, 4 p.m.
Newton at Mount Carmel, 6 p.m.
Teutopolis at Richland County, Olney, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Teutopolis at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Greenville at Effingham, 4:15 p.m.
Newton at Flora, 4:30 p.m.
Volleyball
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at St. Anthony, 6 p.m.
Altamont at St. Elmo/Brownstown, 5:15 p.m.
Cumberland at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 6 p.m.
North Clay at Wayne City, 5 p.m.
Mount Carmel at Newton, 5 p.m.
South Central at Sandoval, 6:15 p.m.
Vandalia at Teutopolis, 5 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY/FROSH/SOPH
Soccer
Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond at Altamont, 4 p.m.
Teutopolis at Richland County, Olney, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Teutopolis at St. Anthony, 4 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Cross Country
St. Anthony, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, Sigel St. Michael at Okaw Valley, 4 p.m.
Teutopolis at Olney, 4 p.m.
Cumberland, North Clay at Altamont Lutheran (Ballard Nature Center), 4 p.m.
Windsor at Okaw Valley, 4 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Vandalia at Altamont, 6 p.m.
Martinsville at Dieterich, 6 p.m.
Sigel St. Michael at North Clay, 6 p.m
Teutopolis at Charleston, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 6 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Divisional Series, TBA

Thrive With Diabetes Program
2025-10-08

Wednesday's Schedule
2025-10-08
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
National Trail Conference Tournament
Game 6 — St. Anthony vs. Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM)
Game 7 — North Clay vs. Altamont, 4 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3)
Cross Country
Effingham, North Clay at Mattoon Invitational, 4:45 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Girls Basketball
Altamont at North Clay, 4 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Divisional Series, TBA

Journey To Freedom: Illinois' Underground Railroad
2025-10-09
PrintA new exhibit highlighting the courageous stories of freedom seekers and the multi-racial conductors who assisted them on the Underground Railroad in Illinois are featured in a new exhibit Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad. This will be on display in the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site’s Visitor Center – Sargent Gallery, now through December 31.
This exhibit tells selected stories of freedom seekers, conductors and communities in Illinois that were part of the journey to freedom on the Illinois Underground Railroad. Using photos, videos, maps, personal stories, and illustrations created specifically for the exhibit, visitors will learn the about the people and communities who took part in this hidden history. Highlighted stories include freedom seekers John and Eliza Little, who traveled barefoot through Illinois to Canada to gain their freedom, or conductors like Henry who worked for Abraham Lincoln, and Mary Ann King Brown who helped the enslaved to freedom in the Springfield, Quincy and Galena areas. Many of the known communities are included, from Cairo through Springfield to Quincy and Chicago. Other featured areas are Brooklyn/Freedom Village, Miller Grove, Rocky Fork, Galesburg, Mount Hope, Jacksonville, and New Philadelphia.
Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad is proudly presented by The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area, also known as Looking for Lincoln.
The Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site is located at 402 South Lincoln Highway Road, Lerna, IL 62440. For more information call 217-345-1845, or visit lincolnlogcabin.org

Catholic Charities Mobile Food Pantry in Westfield
2025-10-09

Friends and Families of SBLFCH Binga
2025-10-09
PrintSarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital (SBLFCH) is hosting its third Friends and Families of SBLFCH Binga event on Thursday, October 9, at the Vandalia Moose Lodge, 328 South Third St.
Doors open at 4:30 pm, with early-bird Binga beginning at 5:30 pm and regular Binga games starting at 6 pm.
Proceeds from Friends and Families of SBLFCH Binga will support SBL Fayette County Hospital initiatives.
Binga is played like regular bingo games, with winners receiving prize packages donated by FCH employees, community members and local businesses. Admission tickets are $10 each, which includes the 10 Regular Binga games. Additional games for Early-Bird, Intermission and Big Five are available for purchase at the event.
Seating is limited.
Raffle tickets are also available for $5 each, or three for $10. The raffle is for an 11-inch, blue Apple iPad, featuring a liquid retina display and 128 GB of storage. The drawing will be held October 9 at the event, but you need not be present to win.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, call SBLFCH at 618-283-5401, or 618-283-5446.

Thursday's Schedule
2025-10-09
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Cross Country
St. Anthony, Altamont, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, Dieterich, Neoga, North Clay at Cumberland Invitational at Lake Land College, 4:30 p.m.
Soccer
Charleston at Effingham, 4:30 p.m.
Vandalia at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Altamont at Pana, 4:30 p.m.
Salem at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Robinson at Effingham, 4:15 p.m.
St. Anthony at Charleston, 4:30 p.m.
Newton at Charleston HAS BEEN CANCELED
Mattoon at Teutopolis, 4 p.m.
Volleyball
Altamont at Effingham, 5 p.m.
St. Anthony at North Clay, 5 p.m.
Martinsville at Cumberland, 6 p.m.
Dieterich at Ramsey, 6 p.m.
South Central at Neoga, 5 p.m.
St. Elmo/Brownstown at Mulberry Grove, 6 p.m.
Newton at Marshall, 6 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY/FROSH/SOPH
Freshman Football
Effingham at Shelbyville, 6 p.m.
Soccer
Charleston at Effingham, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Mattoon at Teutopolis, 4 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Girls Basketball
Effingham at Taylorville, 6 p.m.
St. Anthony at Charleston, 4:30 p.m.
Mulberry Grove at Brownstown/St. Elmo, 6:15 p.m.
Sigel St. Michael at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 6 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Dieterich, 6 p.m.
Red Hill at Jasper County, 6 p.m.
Teutopolis at Lawrenceville, 6 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Divisional Series, TBA
