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Thursday's Schedule
2025-06-12
PrintEFFINGHAM PARK DISTRICT
Baseball
Small Fry League
At Gene A. Niccum Field
Game 1 — Team 3 vs. Team 2, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 — Team 4 vs. Team 10, 7 p.m.
Tomorrow’s Stars Khoury League
At Mike Sehy Field
Game 1 – Kiwanis vs. Effingham Elks Lodge, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Russ Braunecker Cadillac, GMC vs. Heritage Builders, 7 p.m.
Little League
At Dave McDevitt Field
Game 1 – Arrow Pest Control vs. Kemper CPA, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Tingley Insurance vs. Arab Pest Control, 7:30 p.m.
Prep League
At Evergreen Baseball Diamond
Game 1 – Holiday Inn Express & Suites vs. Effingham Veterinary Clinic, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Dieterich PD vs. Effingham Asphalt, 7:30 p.m.
Softball
Minor League
At East Softball Diamond
Game 1 – REMAX vs. Dieterich Bank, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Culver’s vs. Bahrn’s Equipment, 7 p.m.
Prep League
At West Softball Diamond
Game 1—J&R Collision Center vs. Sarah Bush Surgery Center, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Joe’s Pizza & Pasta vs. Fonner Oral Surgery, 7:15 p.m.
Junior League
At West Softball Diamond
Game 1 – Dieterich Flyers vs. Teutopolis Sharks, 6:45 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 7:05 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Milwaukee, 6:40 p.m.

Touch A Truck at Adventure Camp
2025-06-12
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Free Fishing Days
2025-06-13, 2025-06-14, 2025-06-15, 2025-06-16

Friday's Schedule
2025-06-13
PrintEFFINGHAM PARK DISTRICT
Softball
Small Fry League
At East Softball Diamond
Game 1 – Team 4 vs. Team 2, 5:30 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m.

KC Picnic in Teutopolis
2025-06-13

Father's Day Make-n-Takes in Downtown Effingham
2025-06-13, 2025-06-14

Community Garden Walk
2025-06-14
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This includes beautiful gardens that three of our Sisters are looking forward to sharing with you.
The Cross is a symbol of God’s love, forgiveness and salvation. You can the walk the “Life of Jesus Pathway” and enjoy the beautiful grounds.
The Community Garden is a place where the University of Illinois Effingham County Master Gardeners grow food for local food pantries. The Master Gardeners, who are celebrating 50 years of Master Gardening, will be on hand to share information about the garden and how you can become a Master Gardener.

Jasper County Fair
2025-06-14

Sip for a Cause - Live Stand-Up Comedy
2025-06-14
PrintUnited Way of Effingham County is pairing up with Effingham Comedy again at Tuscan Hills Winery for a Sip for a Cause Event to benefit our partner agencies!
Join us on Saturday, June 14th to hear from comedian Brent Terhune! Bring your dad with you for Father’s Day too!
Comedy nights are one of our favorite events to have and we can’t wait to have you there with us! Individual tickets and VIP table options available!
LIVE STAND-UP COMEDY

Effingham Farmer's Market
2025-06-14
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The Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday, from June 14th through October 25th.
Vendors will be selling fresh produce, baked goods, and handcrafted arts and crafts.

Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in June
2025-06-14
PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries Distribution Dates for June:
Tuesday, June 3rd from 4p.m. – 6p.m., Shumway location at 304 S. West Street, (old grade school) mission includes: hot meal, groceries, clothing, haircuts, & laundromat.
Tuesday, June 10th from 4p.m. – 6p.m., Shumway location at 304 S. West Street, (old grade school) mission includes: hot meal, groceries, clothing, haircuts, & laundromat.
Wednesday, June 11th from noon – 2p.m., Shumway location at 304 S. West Street, (old grade school) mission includes: hot meal, groceries, clothing, haircuts, & laundromat.
Saturday, June 14th 9a.m. – noon, Mason location at 861 E. Washington Street (Mason Civic Center)
Wednesday, June 18th from noon – 2p.m., Shumway location at 304 S. West Street, (old grade school) mission includes: hot meal, groceries, clothing, haircuts, & laundromat.
Saturday, June 28th 8:30-noon, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street, (old grade school) mission includes: hot meal, groceries, clothing, haircuts, & laundromat.
Call 217-240-0059 to make an appointment, or for the Shumway dates, web-search “Shumway Food Pantry” and select your appointment time.

Grande Levee in Vandalia
2025-06-14

ON TO VICTORY - A Salute To The Greatest Generation
2025-06-14
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On Saturday, June 14th at 4 pm, The Coles County Chorus (CCC) and their guest performers will present “ON TO VICTORY – A Salute to the Greatest Generation”. The concert will be held at EIU’s Doudna Fine Arts Center, 1867 7th Street in Charleston.
Tickets are $25 adult, $15 for veterans, $5 for 12 and under, and are available online at https://doudnatix.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1825 or by calling 217-581-3110.
The concert is co-sponsored by Eastern Illinois University’s Doudna Fine Arts Center.
The chorus, ensembles and quartets will be performing WWII favorites The White Cliffs of Dover, That Old Black Magic, plus songs from The Glenn Miller Band and The Andrew Sisters. This flag day performance will also pay tribute to the U. S. flag with a selection of patriotic songs.
Joining CCC will be an ensemble from Charleston High School, the St. Louis area quartet Improv, and the 2017 Illinois District Quartet Champions and the 2024 Worldwide SPPBSQSUS 3rd Place Quartet South of Normal.
We will also have a special guest Greg Sapp to be our 1940’s radio announcer.
The show will be followed by an afterglow dinner at Wesley United Methodist Church, 2206 4th Street in Charleston. The dinner will be catered by Deb’s Catering of Altamont and will also feature a few numbers by our guest and CCC quartets in a more intimate atmosphere. The cost of the dinner and entertainment is just $20. For dinner tickets call 307-439-6724 or contact any Coles County Chorus member.
For more information on the show, afterglow menu, tickets, and our performers, please visit colescountychorus.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/ColesCountyChorus.
We look forward to seeing you at the show and the afterglow.

Fish Fry Fundraiser for Honor Flight
2025-06-14

Ferd Metten Carvings on Display
2025-06-14

Father's Day Golf Outing - Growing With Greenup
2025-06-14

Taste & See - VBS at Church of Christ
2025-06-14

Saturday's Schedule
2025-06-14
PrintEFFINGHAM PARK DISTRICT
Softball
Minor League
Game 2 – New Heights Crane Service, Inc. vs. REMAX, 7 p.m.
Tee Ball League
Small Fry Diamond
Game 1 – Team 15 vs. Team 8, 8:30 a.m.
Game 2 – Team 9 vs. Team 2, 9:30 a.m.
Gene A. Niccum Field
Game 1 — Team 3 vs. Team 14, 8:30 a.m.
Game 2 – Team 4 vs. Team 13, 9:30 a.m.
West Softball Diamond
Game 1 – Team 11 vs. Team 6, 8:30 a.m.
Game 2 – Team 16 vs. Team 1, 9:30 a.m.
East Softball Diamond
Game 1 – Team 7 vs. Team 10, 8:30 a.m.
Game 2 – Team 5 vs. Team 12, 9:30 a.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Milwaukee, 3:10 p.m.
NASCAR
Xfinity Series Race, 2 p.m.

Kids Fishing Tournament at Edgewood Legion Lake
2025-06-14
PrintEdgewood American Legion Post #1168 will be sponsoring our yearly kids fishing tournament. The George Bauer Memorial Fishing Tournament is on Saturday, June 14th, at 8:00 am at the Legion Lake.
Free hot dogs, chips, water, sodas, and smores will be served, and all kids will receive a free fishing pole!
For more information, call 618-238-4193.

Sunday's Schedule
2025-06-15
PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Milwaukee, 1:10 p.m.
NASCAR
Bommarito 500 from Madison, 7 p.m.

Aging in Place Clinic: Pilot Program
2025-06-16

Sports Physicals at SBL locations
2025-06-16
Print$20 Sports Physicals will be offered at various Sarah Bush Lincoln Clinic locations and dates:
– Each $20 fee will be donated to the school’s athletic booster clubs.
– Physicals at the SBL Neoga Clinic are free to students in the Neoga school district.
– Immunizations will not be given.
– Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected.
– Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance.
– Call clinic for appointment.
– Sports physicals DO NOT meet the kindergarten, 6th or 9th grade physical requirement.
SBL Newton Clinic
1 to 5 pm • Wednesday, May 28
807 West Jourdan St. • 618-783-3800 – Call to make an appointment
SBL Sullivan Clinic
8 am to noon and 1 pm – 4:00 pm • Wednesday, June 4
7 Hawthorne Lane • 217-728-8441 – Call to make an appointment
SBL Toledo Clinic
4 to 6 pm • Wednesday, June 11
104 Courthouse Square • 217-849-3151 – Call to make an appointment
SBL Altamont Medical Center
4 to 7 pm • Monday, June 16
5 East Cumberland Road. • 618-483-6151 – Call to make an appointment
SBL Family Medical Center, Mattoon
5 to 7 pm • Tuesday, June 17
PARENTS MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE
200 Richmond Avenue East • 217-234-7000, option 1 or 2 – Call to make an appointment
SBL Charleston Family Practice
5 to 7 pm • Tuesday, July 8
PARENTS MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE
116 W. Buchanan Ave. • 217-345-7700 – Call to make an appointment
SBL Altamont Medical Center
4 to 7 pm • Monday, July 14
5 East Cumberland Road. • 618-483-6151 – Call to make an appointment
SBL Neoga Clinic
8:30 am to noon and 1 pm – 3:30 pm • Wednesday, July 16
650 Oak Ave • 217-895-2222 – Call to make an appointment
NO CHARGE AND OPEN ONLY TO STUDENTS IN THE NEOGA SCHOOL DISTRICT
SBL Shelbyville Clinic
5 to 7 pm • Tuesday, July 22
5 to 7 pm • Wednesday, July 23
1215 W. Main St. • 217-774-4305 – Call to make an appointment
SBL Toledo Clinic
4 to 6 pm • Wednesday, July 23
104 Courthouse Square • 217-849-3151 – Call to make an appointment
SBL Newton Clinic
7 to 11 am • Wednesday, July 30
807 West Jourdan St. • 618-783-3800 – Call to make an appointment
SBL Sullivan Clinic
8 am to noon and 1 pm – 4:00 pm • Wednesday, August 6
7 Hawthorne Lane • 217-728-8441 – Call to make an appointment

ImpactLife Blood Drive at Effingham Event Center
2025-06-16

First Christian Church Soccer Camp
2025-06-16
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Game Day on Saturday, June 21, begins at 10:00 a.m.
The registration and release forms can be downloaded from this link https://fcceffingham.com/events/get-connected-4-2/
The camp will be on the North side of the First Christian Church.

Red Cross Blood Drives in June
2025-06-16
PrintRed Cross Blood Drives in June:
6/5, Thursday, Newton’s Knights of Columbus Hall, 12:00 Noon – 5:30 PM
6/10, Tuesday, Neoga’s Grace United Methodist Church – Fellowship Hall, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
6/10, Tuesday, Mason Christian Church – Gym Annex, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
6/11, Wednesday, Illinois State Police Headquarters – Large Conference Room, Effingham, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
6/16, Monday, St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church – Parish Center, Sainte Marie, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
6/16, Monday, J&J Ventures – 1300 Building – Conference Room, Effingham, 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Donate today for a chance to win 4 tickets to Cardinal vs. Cubs game on Tuesday, June 24th at 6:45 PM.
6/17, Tuesday, Toledo’s CCEBBA Community Center – Banquet Room, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
6/17, Tuesday, Immaculate Conception Hall at St. Isidore Parish, Dieterich, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
6/20, Friday, Evergreen Nursing & Rehab Center – Therapy Room, Effingham, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
6/30, Monday, Community Drive, Effingham Blood Donation Center – Donor Room, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Special note: all donors at this June 30th blood drive at the Donation Center will receive a Six Flag ticket, while supplies last.
To make an appointment and learn more about your health, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or download the Red Cross Donor App.

Monday's Schedule
2025-06-16
PrintEFFINGHAM PARK DISTRICT
BASEBALL
Small Fry League
At Small Fry Diamond
Game 1 – Team 3 vs. Team 10, 5:30 p.m.
At Gene A. Niccum Field
Game 1 – Team 4 vs. Team 4, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Team 1 vs. Team 2, 7 p.m.
Tomorrow’s Stars Khoury League
At Mike Sehy Field
Game 1 – Effingham Noon Rotary vs. Heritage Builders, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Russ Braunecker Cadillac, GMC vs. Kiwanis, 7 p.m.
Little League
At Dave McDevitt Field
Game 1 – Tingley Insurance vs. Arrow Pest Control, 5:30 p.m.
Prep League
At Evergreen Baseball Diamond
Game 1 – Dieterich PD vs. Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 7:30 p.m.
SOFTBALL
Minor League
At East Softball Diamond
Game 1 – Bahrn’s Equipment vs. New Heights Crane Service, Inc., 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Dieterich Bank vs. Culver’s, 7 p.m.
Junior League
At West Softball Diamond
Game 1 – Teutopolis State Bank vs. Whitetails Unlimited, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Teutopolis Thunder vs. Tri-Power Towing, 7:15 p.m.
