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Sunday's Schedule
2026-07-26
PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, 12:35 p.m.
Cincinnati at St. Louis Cardinals, 1:15 p.m.
NASCAR
Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, noon

Back To School Clinics with Effingham County Health Department
2026-07-27
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Open Feast - A Free Meal at C.U.M.C.
2026-07-27

Red Cross Blood Drives in July
2026-07-27, 2026-07-28
PrintAmerican Red Cross Blood Drives in July:
7/2, Thursday, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Parish Hall, Shelbyville, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
7/8, Wednesday, Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 12:30 – 5:30 PM
7/10, Friday, Clay County Health Dept. – Conference Room, Flora, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
7/10, Friday, Newton Knights of Columbus – Hall, Newton, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
7/15, Wednesday, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin – Hall, 1:30 – 5:30 PM
7/16, Thursday, First Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall, Shelbyville, Noon – 5:00 PM
7/17, Friday, Cornerstone Church – Gym, Effingham, 1:30 – 5:00 PM
7/25, Saturday, Cowden Community Building, 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
7/27, Monday, Altamont Municipal Building – Meeting Room, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
7/28, Tuesday, South Central FS – Conference Room, Effingham, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Help us celebrate stars, stripes, and saving lives for America’s 250th!
Come to give blood from June 29-July 12 to score a classic Red Cross x Looney Tunes T-shirt, while supplies last!
Come give blood from July 13-31 for a Fandango Movie Ticket by email (up to $15 ticket price and fees). Visit RedCrossBlood.org/July for details.
To make an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or download the Red Cross Donor App.

Monday's Schedule
2026-07-27
PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals, 6:45 p.m.

Ramblin' Rose in Willow Hill
2026-07-28

Vacation Bible School at Bible Grove Christian Church
2026-07-28, 2026-07-29, 2026-07-30

Tuesday's Schedule
2026-07-28

Billy Joe Neil To Perform At Altamont Living Museum
2026-07-28 18:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
PrintBilly Joe Neil (aka) The Jamaican Cowboy will be performing at the Altamont Living Museum at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28. Neil sings country classics. There will be a free will donation at the door.

Crouch Art on Display at Library
2026-07-29

Wednesday's Schedule
2026-07-29

Ramblin' Rose in Toledo
2026-07-30

Ramblin' Rose in Neoga
2026-07-30

Thursday's Schedule
2026-07-30
PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals, 1:15 p.m.

Come From Away at the Little Theatre On The Square
2026-07-30 - 2026-08-09
PrintCome From Away at the Sullivan Little Theatre on the Square July 30-Aug 9 with Effingham’s own, Colleen Johnson.
It is the inspirational story of the thirty some planes from all over the world forced to land on 9/11 in Newfoundland.
Come Experience it!

Prairie Skies – Planetarium Star Shows
2026-07-31
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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 updated seasonally and is intended for all ages.

Summer Cash Raffle for Kiwanis
2026-07-31

4-H Show Schedule - Effingham County Fair
2026-07-31, 2026-08-01

Friday's Schedule
2026-07-31
PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
New York Yankees at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Toronto, 6:07 p.m.

Effingham Farmer's Market
2026-08-01
PrintThe Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday, from May 30th through October 31st. The Market will be open from 8:00 – Noon on the old courthouse lawn.
There will be fresh produce, baked goods, plants, and flowers, as well as arts and crafts.

Music and Food at Mason
2026-08-01

Montrose Tractor & Truck Pull
2026-08-01

Effingham County Fair Event Schedule
2026-08-01

Saturday's Schedule
2026-08-01
PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
New York Yankees at Chicago Cubs, 6:15 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Toronto, 2:07 p.m.

Open Golf Tournament - Winterrowd Lodge 664
2026-08-01

Car Show, Raffle, and Benefit Dinner for Tracy Hoene
2026-08-01
