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Edgewood Fest
2025-06-29
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St. Rose Church "Fun" Raiser
2025-06-29
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St Rose Church is in Montrose

Sunday's Schedule
2025-06-29
PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Cleveland, 1:10 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Houston, 12:40 p.m.

Red Cross Blood Drives in June
2025-06-30
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
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
2025-06-30
PrintEFFINGHAM PARK DISTRICT
Baseball
Small Fry League
At Small Fry Diamond
Game 1 – Team 1 vs. Team 8, 5:30 p.m.
At Gene A. Niccum Field
Game 1 – Team 10 vs. Team 6, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Team 9 vs. Team 7, 7 p.m.
Tomorrow’s Stars Khoury League
At Mike Sehy Field
Game 1 – Kiwanis vs. Brown’s Drug Store, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Russ Braunecker Cadillac, GMC vs. Effingham Noon Rotary, 7 p.m.
Softball
Minor League
Game 1 – Dieterich Bank vs. REMAX, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Bahrn’s Equipment vs. Culver’s, 7 p.m.
Junior League
Game 1 – Whitetails Unlimited vs. Teutopolis Sharks, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Dieterich Flyers vs. Tri-Power Towing, 7:15 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh, 5:40 p.m.

Dog Obedience Classes
2025-07-01

HSHS High School Bootcamp
2025-07-01

Ferd Metten Carvings on Display
2025-07-01

Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions
2025-07-01
PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries Distributions for July:
Tuesday, July 1, from 4p.m. – 6p.m., Shumway location at 304 S. West Street, (old grade school) mission includes: hot meal, groceries, clothing, haircuts, & laundromat.
Tuesday, July 8, from 4p.m. – 6p.m., Shumway location at 304 S. West Street, (old grade school) mission includes: hot meal, groceries, clothing, haircuts, & laundromat.
Wednesday, July 9, from noon – 2p.m., Shumway location at 304 S. West Street, (old grade school) mission includes: hot meal, groceries, clothing, haircuts, & laundromat.
Saturday, July 12, from 9a.m. – noon, Mason location at 861 E. Washington Street (Mason Civic Center)
Wednesday, July 16, from noon – 2p.m., Shumway location at 304 S. West Street, (old grade school) mission includes: hot meal, groceries, clothing, haircuts, & laundromat.
Saturday, July 26, 8:30-noon, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street, (old grade school) mission includes: hot meal, groceries, clothing, haircuts, & laundromat.
All appointments made either by calling 217-240-0059 or going to our website: www.my-christian-space.com

School Supply Applications from FISH
2025-07-01
PrintEffingham County FISH is now offering for Pre-School through 8th Grade:

Red Cross Blood Drives in July
2025-07-01
PrintRed Cross Blood Drives in July:
7/1, Tuesday, First Christian Church of Casey, Noon – 6:00
7/1, Tuesday, Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 12:30 – 5:30
7/7, Monday, South Central FS, Effingham, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
7/9, Wednesday, Altamont Municipal Building, 2:00 – 6:00
7/11, Friday, Cornerstone Church, Effingham, 1:30 – 5:30
7/16, Wednesday, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin, 1:30 – 5:30
7/18, Friday, Knights of Columbus Building, Newton, 1:00 – 5:00
7/28, Monday, Effingham Event Center, 2:00 – 6:00
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.

Tuesday's Schedule
2025-07-01
PrintEFFINGHAM PARK DISTRICT
Baseball
Tomorrow’s Stars Khoury League
At Mike Sehy Field
Game 1 – Heritage Builders vs. Dan Hecht Chevrolet Toyota, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Effingham Elks Lodge vs. Taylor Law, 7 p.m.
Little League
Game 1 – Arrow Pest Control vs. Schumacher Orthodontics, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Arab Pest Control vs. Kemper CPA, 7:30 p.m.
Prep League
At Evergreen Baseball Diamond
Game 1 – Holiday Inn Express & Suites vs. Mid-Illinois Concrete, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Effingham Asphalt vs. Effingham Veterinary Clinic, 7:30 p.m.
Softball
Small Fry League
At Small Fry Diamond
Game 1 – Team 3 vs. Team 4, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Team 5 vs. Team 6, 7 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh, 5:40 p.m.
Cleveland at Chicago Cubs, 7:05 p.m.

Club Maverick Plus EPC Ticket Giveaway
2025-07-01
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Time: 10:30 a.m. – Noon

Wedneday's Schedule
2025-07-02
PrintEFFINGHAM PARK DISTRICT
Baseball
Small Fry League
At Gene A. Niccum Field
Game 1— Team 2 vs. Team 5, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Team 3 vs. Team 4, 7 p.m.
Tomorrow’s Stars Khoury League
At Mike Sehy Field
Game 1 – Heritage Builders vs. Taylor Law, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Effingham Elks Lodge vs. Brown’s Drug Store, 7 p.m.
Prep League
Game 1—Holiday Inn Express & Suites vs. Effingham Asphalt, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Dieterich PD vs. Effingham Veterinary Clinic, 7:30 p.m.
Softball
Minor League
Game 1—REMAX vs. Bahrn’s Equipment, 5:30 p.m.
Junior League
At West Softball Diamond
Game 1 — Teutopolis Thunder vs. Teutopolis State Bank, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Tri-Power Towing vs. Whitetails Unlimited, 7:15 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh, 11:35 a.m.
Cleveland at Chicago Cubs, 7:05 p.m.

Free Diabetes Education Class
2025-07-03
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.

Thursday's Schedule
2025-07-03
PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Cleveland at Chicago Cubs, 7:05 p.m.

Lake Sara Fireworks
2025-07-03

Dieterich 4th of July Celebration
2025-07-03, 2025-07-04

Christmas in July Raffle for Kiwanis Club
2025-07-03

Farina 4th of July Celebration
2025-07-04

Friday's Schedule
2025-07-04
PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.

City of Effingham Fireworks Display
2025-07-04
PrintThe annual City of Effingham fireworks display takes place over the Effingham High School football field.
The show is set to begin at dusk on Friday, July 4th.

Lake Shelbyville 4th of July Parking and Festivities
2025-07-04
PrintThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is gearing up for the 4th of July at Lake Shelbyville. Fireworks will be launched on July 4th at dusk from Ramp Point, located in Dam West Recreation Area. Lake Shelbyville has compiled a list of locations best suited for viewing the fireworks. Locations include Dam West Recreation Area, Dam East Recreation Area, Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center, portions of the road across the Dam, and Dam West Overlook. At 8 P.M., the Dam Road will be closed to traffic for the fireworks from the 9th street intersection to Dam East.
Be advised that parking is limited. Alternative locations for parking include Spillway Recreation Area, Forest Park, & Dam West High Water Boat Ramp. If parking at the high-water ramp, users may access the General Dacey Trail and walk to Dam West.
The Shelbyville Chamber of Commerce has events planned for July 4th and 5th at Dam East and Dam West Recreation Areas. July 4th events include a parade, concessions, inflatables, and fireworks. July 5th events include a community picnic with two (2) food trucks and live music. The Shelbyville Chamber of Commerce events’ information can be found at https://www.shelbyvillechamber.com/event-list or by calling 217-774-2221.
As always, no outside fireworks of any kind are allowed on government property. Offenders will face a citation if caught in possession of fireworks. For additional information, please contact the Lake Shelbyville Project Office at 217-774-3951.

4th of July Party at Effingham Event Center
2025-07-04
PrintThe Effingham Event Center is hosting
Toppins Ice Cream and Macklin’s Kettle Corn will be here along with the Knights grilling hamburgers, pork burgers, hotdogs, and brats with chips and soda.

Effingham Farmer's Market
2025-07-05
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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.

ImpactLife Blood Drive in Altamont
2025-07-05

Saturday's Schedule
2025-07-05
PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.
NASCAR
The Loop 110, 2 p.m.

Lake Shelbyville 4th of July Weekend Festivities
2025-07-05

Live Music and Food at Mason
2025-07-05
