Food Pantry at Calvary Baptist Church
2026-03-11
PrintThe Calvary Baptist Church Food Pantry will take orders for bags of food on Monday, March 9th, from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Call 217-342-6671 to place order.
Pickup will be on Wednesday, March 11th, between 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
All are welcome.

Wednesday's Schedule
2026-03-11
PrintJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Volleyball
Class 8-1A Martinsville Regional
Match 6 – Sigel St. Michael vs. Martinsville, 4:30 p.m. (championship)
Class 8-3A Lawrenceville Parkview Regional
Game 7 – Lawrenceville Parkview vs. Jasper County, 6 p.m. (championship)
Class 8-4A Effingham Regional
Match 5 – Chatham Glenwood vs. Rochester, 6 p.m.
Match 6 – Taylorville vs. Effingham, 7 p.m.
COLLEGE
Men’s Basketball
Big Ten Tournament
Second Round
#9 Iowa vs. Maryland, 11 a.m.
#13 USC vs. #12 Washington, 25 minutes after first game
#10 Indiana vs. Northwestern,5:30 p.m.
#14 Rutgers vs. #11 Minnesota, 25 minutes after first game
All games will be broadcast on Big Ten Network (BTN) or CBS

Tuskegee Airmen and Airwomen Display
2026-03-11, 2026-03-12, 2026-03-13, 2026-03-14
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Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities
2026-03-12

Free Children's Orthopedic Clinic
2026-03-12
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The Effingham Elks 1016 Lodge, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation, will sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Thursday, March 12.
The Clinic starts at 8:00 AM and is by-appointment only. To make an appointment, call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 1-800-272-0074 between the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
The Elks will hold the clinic at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Bonutti Clinic, 1303 West Evergreen Avenue, in Effingham. Dr. Timothy Gray will be the clinician in charge.
There are no charges for any services at this clinic.
No medical referral is necessary.
The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development.

Teutopolis Boys Golf Raffle of Cardinals Green Seats
2026-03-12
PrintTeutopolis Boys Golf is selling raffle tickets to win 4 Cardinals Green Seats. This includes the Cardinals Club Buffett, a Parking Pass, and In-Seat Food and Beverage.
The game is TBD.
Raffle Tickets are: 1/$20, 3/$50, or 7/$100. They’ll be available until close to Opening Day, March 26.
To get your chances, reach out to Mike Wilson, who accepts Venmo @MikeWils13. Will need your name and cellphone number.
Thanks for your support of Teutopolis Boys Golf!

The History of Barlow Lock & Security - Presentation
2026-03-12
PrintECCCMA’s lecture on Thursday, March 12th, will be “The History of Barlow Lock & Security” presented by Cathy Bierman.
The lecture will be held on the 2nd floor of the Effingham County Museum at 110 East Jefferson Street in Effingham.
Doors will open at 6:30 pm and the lecture begins at 7 pm.
We hope to see you there!

A New Sunrise - Performance by Three Chicks & A Stage
2026-03-12
PrintA New Sunrise
Arsenic & Old… Wait, What? Join Three Chicks & A Stage for a hilariously dark comedy, A New Sunrise, featuring two charming, eccentric elderly ladies who show up on the porch of the local funeral home, ready to sip wine laced with poison and check out in style! “We thought the town could drive by and pay their respects and not have to bother about getting out. A kind of drive-in viewing…”
Performances are on Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13 at Tuscan Hills Winery
Tickets are $10.
Doors open at 6:00 PM – Curtain at 7:00 PM. Enter via The Stellar Cellar door.
Cash bar & food will be available.
Tickets are only available at the door. First come, first served!
Don’t miss this twisted tale of wit, wine, and whimsy!

Thursday's Schedule
2026-03-12
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Boys Basketball
Class 1A State Tournament
At University of Illinois
Game 1 – Goreville vs. Lawrenceville, 10 a.m.
Game 2 – Lanark Eastland vs. Chicago Marshall, 11:45 a.m.
Game 3 – Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2, 7 p.m. (third place)
Class 2A State Tournament
Game 1 – Peoria Manual vs. Tolono Unity, 2:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Chicago Farragut vs. Quincy Notre Dame 4:15 p.m.
Game 3 – Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2 (third place), 8:45 p.m.
Softball
Casey-Westfield at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Volleyball
Class 8-1A Chrisman Scottland Regional
Match 6 – Chrisman Scottland vs. Stewardson-Strasburg, 6 p.m. (championship)
Class 2A North Clay Regional
Game 6 – North Clay vs. Dieterich, 6 p.m. (championship)
Class 8-2A Morrisonville Regional
Match 6 – Nokomis vs. St. Anthony, 6 p.m. (championship)
Match Class 8-4A Effingham Regional
Match 7 – Chatham Glenwood vs. Taylorville, 6 p.m. (championship)
COLLEGE
Men’s Basketball
Big Ten Tournament
Third Round
#8 Ohio State vs. Iowa, 11 a.m.
#5 Wisconsin vs. Washington, 25 minutes after first game
#7 Purdue vs. Northwestern, 5:30 p.m.
#6 UCLA vs. Rutgers, 25 minutes after second game
All games will be broadcast on Big Ten Network (BTN) or CBS

Free Bees Program
2026-03-12
PrintThe Effingham County Home & Community Education Association will be sponsoring a program on “Bees” on Thursday, March 12, at 1:00 at the U. of I. Extension Center. The Center is located at 1209 Wenthe Drive in Effingham.
The speaker for the program will be Larry Quicksall, area resident, known for his knowledge of bees.
The program is open to the public. There is no admission fee.
For further information, you may contact 217-343-1672.

Hometown Showdown Trivia Night in Teutopolis
2026-03-13

Fish or Ham Meal at VFW
2026-03-13
PrintThe VFW Auxiliary in Effingham, Post 1769 on Veterans Drive, are having a meal on Friday, March 13th.
Serving will be from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
On the menu: Fish or Ham, oven baked potatoes, vegetable, dessert, coffee, tea, or lemonade.
Price: $8.00
For more information, contact President, Chuck Meyers at 217-343-8313.

Fish Fry for Beecher City Tri-County Firefighters
2026-03-13
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The Beecher City Area Kluthe Center is at the Beecher City Community Park.
Contact: Doug Ray at 217-500-4383

A New Sunrise – Performance by Three Chicks & A Stage
2026-03-13

Friday's Schedule
2026-03-13
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Softball
Cumberland at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
Basketball
Class 3A State Tournament
Game 1– Deerfield vs. Maple Park Kaneland, 10 a.m.
Game 2 — Chicago Leo vs. East St. Louis Senior, 11:45 a.m.
Game 3 — Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2, 7 p.m. (third place)
Class 4A State Tournament
Game 1 — Elmhurst York vs. Chicago Marist, 2:30 p.m.
Game 2 — Chicago DePaul College Prep vs. Lisle Benet Academy, 4:15 p.m.
Game 3 — Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2, 8:45 p.m. (third place)
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Volleyball
Class 7-1A State Tournament
At Clinton Junior High School
Game 1 — Cissna Park (17-4) vs. LaSalle St. Acutis (19-0) , 4:30 p.m.
Game 2 — Ottawa Marquette (24-1) vs. Peoria St. Jude (22-3), 5:45 p.m.
Game 3 — Altamont Lutheran (17-3) vs. Decatur Unity (21-5), 7 p.m.
Game 4 — Hartsburg-Emden (18-7) vs. Carrollton St. John (14-4-1), 8:15 p.m.
COLLEGE
Men’s Basketball
Big Ten Tournament
#1 Michigan vs. Ohio State, 11 a.m.
#4 Illinois vs. Wisconsin, 25 minutes after first game
#2 Nebraska vs. Purdue, 5:30 p.m.
#3 Michigan State vs. UCLA, 25 minutes after second game
All games will be broadcast on Big Ten Network (BTN) or CBS

Let's "Glow" Bingo for Post Prom
2026-03-13

A.Y.C.E. Fish Dinner at Edgewood Legion
2026-03-13

Saturday's Schedule
2026-03-14
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Boys Basketball
Class 1A State Tournament
At University of Illinois
Game 4 – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2, 10 a.m. (championship)
Class 2A State Tournament
At University of Illinois
Game 4 – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2, noon (championship)
Class 3A State Tournament
At University of Illinois
Game 4 — Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2, 4 p.m. (championship)
Class 4A State Tournament
At University of Illinois
Game 4 — Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 (championship), 6 p.m.
Boys Track
Effingham at Apollo Conference Indoor Meet at Mount Zion, 10 a.m.
Altamont, Cumberland at Central Illinois High Performance Classic, 9:30 a.m.
Girls Track
Effingham, Newton at Apollo Conference Indoor Meet at Mount Zion, 10 a.m.
Altamont, Cumberland at Central Illinois High Performance Classic, 9:30 a.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Volleyball
Class 7-1A State Tournament
At Clinton Junior High School
Semifinals
Match 5 — Winner Match 1 vs. Winner Match 2, 11 a.m.
Match 6 — Winner Match 3 vs. Winner Match 4, 12:15 p.m.
Third Place
Game 7 — Loser Match 5 vs. Loser Match 6, 2 p.m. (third place)
Game 8 — Winner Match 5 vs. Winner Match 6, 3:1 5p.m. (championship)
COLLEGE
Men’s Basketball
Big Ten Tournament
Semifinals
Winner Gm 11 vs. Winner Gm 12, noon
Winner Gm 13 vs. Winner Gm 14 25 minutes after first game
All games will be broadcast on Big Ten Network (BTN) or CBS
NASCAR
The LiUNA! At Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 4 p.m.

St. Pat's Bash for Sacred Heart School
2026-03-14

Trivia Night for Crisis Nursery and Kiwanis Club
2026-03-14

Jasper County Shrine Dance
2026-03-14

Enduring Freedom Ministries March Distributions
2026-03-14
PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries March Distributions:
Tuesday, March 3rd from 4 – 6p.m., Shumway location at 304 South West Street
Tuesday, March 10th from 4 – 6p.m., Shumway location at 304 South West Street
Wednesday, March 11th from noon – 2p.m., Shumway location at 304 South West Street
Saturday, March 14th from 9 – noon, Mason location at 861 West Washington Street
Wednesday, March 18th from noon – 2p.m., Shumway location at 304 South West Street
Saturday, March 28th from 8:30 – noon, Shumway location at 304 South West Street
We ask that the families call and make an appointment for our Shumway & Mason Distributions. Call 217-240-0059 or 217-868-5293 or go to our website: www.my-christian-space.com
Enduring Freedom Ministries is free and for everyone!

"We Are Smarter Than A 6th Grader" TRIVIA
2026-03-14
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This will be held on Saturday, March 14th

Breakfast at Altamont Legion
2026-03-14

Microchip Event at E.A.R.S.
2026-03-14
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On-site microchipping at the EARS office.
No appointment needed
No geography or number limit
No cost * Freewill donation

Symphonic Band Concert in Altamont
2026-03-14
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For questions, call Emilie Wall at 217-821-5176.

Farina 4th of July Breakfast Fundraiser
2026-03-14
