St. Anthony's Savvy Senior Program and Luncheon with Dr. Jeff Brummer
2025-05-15
PrintSt. Anthony’s Savvy Senior Program and Luncheon Series returns to the Effingham Senior Center on Thursday, May 15th at 11:00am. The program features Dr. Jeff Brummer, Medical director of HSHS’s St. Anthony’s Wound Healing Center.
Free blood pressure screenings will be offered prior to the presentation.
Wound Care Bingo to be played after the presentation.
RSVP by Friday May 9th to 217-347-5569
Free to Seniors over 60

Memorial Butterfly Release Ceremonies
2025-05-15
PrintHSHS Home Care invites community members to join them for butterfly release ceremonies celebrating loved ones at locations throughout central Illinois at these Hospital Sisters Health System hospitals:

HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, Effingham

Thursday, May 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Healing Garden.

HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur

Tuesday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the Cancer Center Garden.

HSHS St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield

Wednesday, May 28 at 5:30 p.m. in the circle drive by St. Francis statue.

HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Shelbyville

Thursday, May 29 at 4 p.m. in the Healing Garden (east side of hospital)

HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield

Thursday, June 5 at 5:30 p.m., Pavilion Garden
Family and friends are invited to celebrate and remember the life of a loved one who has passed. The ceremonies will include the reading of the names of those being honored in addition to the butterfly release.
Valerie Engelbart, Bereavement Services Supervisor for HSHS Home Care, said, “These butterfly release ceremonies provide a special time for families in our communities to honor their loved ones. The butterfly represents the transformation of the spirit as our loved ones transition from this life. As we release butterflies together, we celebrate the lives that have touched our hearts and find comfort in our shared experiences of love and loss.”
In addition to attending to honor a loved one, you are invited to personally release a butterfly for your loved one by reserving a butterfly for $15 to be paid prior to the ceremony. To purchase a butterfly and/or RSVP for the ceremony, contact Engelbart by calling or texting 217-685-0702 or emailing valerie.engelbart@hshs.org.
You may also reserve a butterfly online by visiting giving.hshs.org/sae/donate and following these steps:

Select “Hospice/Everlasting Memories/Butterfly Release” under the Designation section.
Select “This gift is in honor, memory or support of someone” under the Tribute Gift section and fill in the name of your loved one.

For more information about HSHS, visit hshs.org.

Thursday's Schedule
2025-05-15
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
City Series – Effingham at Effingham St. Anthony (Evergreen Hollow Park), 7 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM)
Salem at Altamont (DH), 4:30 p.m.
Central A&M at Brownstown/St. Elmo, 4:30 p.m.
Martinsville at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at Mulberry Grove, 4:30 p.m.
Tri-County at Cumberland, 4 p.m. senior night
South Central at Dieterich, 4:30 p.m.
Richland County, Olney at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Newton, Senior Night, 7 p.m.
Softball
City Series – Effingham at Effingham St. Anthony, 4 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3)
Okaw Valley at Altamont, 4:30 p.m.
Martinsville at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Cumberland at Tuscola, 4:30 p.m.
Dieterich at South Central, 4:30 p.m.
Centralia Christ Our Rock at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
Charleston at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
North Clay at Lawrenceville, 4:30 p.m.
St. Elmo/Brownstown at Oblong, 4:30 p.m.
Robinson at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis
St. Anthony at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Track
Class 2A Monticello Sectional
Field Events: 3 p.m.
Running Events 5 p.m.
Effingham, Centralia, Charleston, Decatur Eisenhower, Decatur MacArthur, Mattoon, Monticello, Mt. Carmel, Mt. Zion, Olney Richland County, Paris, Patoka Co-op, Robinson, Salem, St. Joseph-Ogden, Taylorville, Tolono Unity, Urbana
Bass Fishing
Newton Lake Regional
Effingham, Effingham St. Anthony, Dieterich, North Clay Co-op, Newton, Teutopolis, Casey-Westfield, Oblong, Olney Richland County, Palestine
Lake Mattoon Regional
Neoga, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond, Bethany Okaw Valley, Broadlands Heritage, Charleston, Georgetown-Ridge Farm, Kansas Co-op, Shelbyville, Sullivan
JUNIOR VARSITY/FRESH/SOPH
Baseball
Effingham at St. Anthony, 4 p.m.
Teutopolis at Flora, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Charleston at Newton after varsity game
Robinson at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.

Toledo Spring Festival
2025-05-16, 2025-05-17, 2025-05-18
PrintThe Toledo Spring Festival will be held Thursday through Sunday, May 15 – 18.
Features include Pageants, a Parade, Car Show, Vendors, Live Music, Beer Tent, Food, Scavenger Hunt, and more!
Plus, Luehrs Ideal Rides will be on the Midway for the 68th consecutive year.
Follow us on Facebook at: Toledo Spring Festival.

VFW Auxiliary Meal
2025-05-16
PrintThe VFW Auxiliary will be hosting a meal on Friday, May 16, from 5:00 – 6:30pm. This will be at the Effingham VFW Post 1769 on Veterans Drive
Meal Menu: Oven-Fried Chicken, Chicken & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Vegetable, Dessert, plus Coffee, Tea, or Lemonade
Price: $8.00

Bishop Swing Fling
2025-05-16
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Friday's Schedule
2025-05-16
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
City Series –Effingham St. Anthony at Effingham (Paul Smith Field), 7 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM)
Altamont at Shelbyville, 4:15 p.m.
Brownstown/St. Elmo at Ramsey, 4:30 p.m.
Central at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
Williamsville at Teutopolis, 7 p.m.
Neoga at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4 p.m.
South Central at Dieterich HAS BEEN CANCELED
North Clay vs. Breese Central HAS BEEN CANCELED
Softball
City Series – Effingham St. Anthony at Effingham (EHS Diamond), 4 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3)
Mulberry Grove at St. Elmo/Brownstown HAS BEEN CANCELED
Teutopolis at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
Shelbyville at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg (DH), 4:30 p.m.
Dieterich at North Clay HAS BEEN CANCELED
Boys Tennis
Effingham at Apollo Conference Tournament at Charleston, 3 p.m.
Teutopolis at Greenville Tournament, 3 p.m.
Boys Track
St. Anthony, Altamont, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, Cumberland, Teutopolis at Shelbyville Invitational, 4 p.m.
Newton at Decatur St. Teresa, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY/FRESH/SOPH
Softball
Teutopolis at Newton after varsity game, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Track
Class 1A State
Effingham Sacred Heart, Neoga, Newton St. Thomas, Sigel St. Michael, Windsor
Class 2A State
Effingham St. Anthony, Altamont, Brownstown/St. Elmo, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, Cumberland, North Clay, South Central, Stewardson-Strasburg,
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Kansas City, 6:40 p.m.

Poppy Days - American Legion Post 120
2025-05-16
PrintFriday, May 16, will be American Legion Post 120 Poppy Day for 2025.
We will be asking for your donations at Maple Street intersections with Evergreen, Temple, and Jefferson Avenues.
One hundred percent of all monies collected go directly to Veterans needing help. Being at the Crossroads of America, we get many requests of stranded motorists and other veterans down on their luck. We do out best to help them.
Please consider helping us help others.

Car Seat Check Event
2025-05-16

Saturday's Schedule
2025-05-17
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Williamsville at Teutopolis 10 a.m.
Mattoon at Newton, 10 a.m.
Softball
Cumberland at Sullivan Tournament, TBA
South Central at Olney Classic, 9 a.m.
Teutopolis at Sullivan Invitational, TBA
Boys Tennis
Effingham at Apollo Conference Tournament at Charleston, 9 a.m.
Newton at LIC Tournament at Robinson, noon
JUNIOR VARSITY/FRESH/SOPH
Softball
Effingham, Newton at Robinson Tournament, 9 a.m.
Boys Tennis
Teutopolis Doubles Tournament, TBA
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Track
State, TBA
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Kansas City, 6:10 p.m.

Memorial Day Services in the Area
2025-05-17, 2025-05-18
PrintMemorial Day services in the area:
Saturday, May 17, at Green Creek Cemetery after 6 p.m. Mass (approx. 7:00p.m.)
Sunday, May 18, Loy Cemetery, Heartville, on East Dutch Lane at 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, May 24, Watson Cemetery at 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, May 25, at St. Francis Cemetery, Teutopolis at 10:30 a.m.
Monday, May 26 at:
– 9:00 a.m. at St. Anthony Cemetery at Theodore Hoffman grave site (VFW)
– 10:30 a.m. Oakridge Cemetery at the military grave site
– 11:30 a.m. Woodlawn Cemetery (immediately following Oakridge)

Welding & Electricity 4-H Club
2025-05-17

Pirate Party at Lake Sara Beach
2025-05-17

Altamont Electronics Drive
2025-05-17

Plant Sale with U. of I. Master Gardeners
2025-05-17
PrintThe University of Illinois Master Gardener’s of Effingham County will be having a Plant Sale on Saturday, May 17th, from 7am to 11am.
Our sale will take place at the University of Illinois Effingham County Extension Office, located at 1209 Wenthe Drive in Effingham.
There is an elevator available if you are unable to do stairs.
We will have perennials, house plants, and bedding plants. One of the best parts of gardening is sharing plants.
Mark your calendars and come check out what we have.

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for El Shaddai Homes
2025-05-17

Music and Food at Mason
2025-05-18

Memorial Day Service at Loy Cemetery
2025-05-18
PrintPlease come join us at Loy Cemetery, in Heartville, for our Annual Memorial Day Service.
Date: Sunday, May 18
Time: 11:00 a.m. (This time has changed from previous years)
We will honor all Veterans that are buried at Loy by reading their names and the Wars they fought in or died in.

Sunday's Schedule
2025-05-18
PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Kansas City, 1:10 p.m.
NASCAR
All-Star Open & Race, 3 p.m.

Alzheimer's Association - Lift Chair Raffle
2025-05-19

Red Cross Blood Drives in May
2025-05-19, 2025-05-21
PrintThis May, the American Red Cross urges donors to give now to help ensure a stable blood supply as summer approaches.
Details on all May donor offers can be viewed at RedCrossBlood.org/May.
* MAY 1-31: It’s time for an adventure! Those who come to give May 1-31, will be automatically entered for a chance to win a U.S. trip of their choice for two. Terms apply.
* MAY 1-18: All who come to give blood May 1-18, will receive a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Brighten your day with a coffee or summer swag from your favorite shop!
* MAY 19-31: Shine a light on saving lives! All who come to give blood May 19-31, will receive an exclusive Red Cross solar lantern, while supplies last.
Red Cross Blood Drive Dates:
5/6, Tuesday, Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
5/6, Tuesday, Casey United Methodist Church, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
5/9, Friday, Altamont High School, 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM
5/9, Friday, Cornerstone Church, Effingham, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
5/12, Monday, Altamont Elementary School, 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
5/12, Monday, Centenary United Methodist Church, Effingham, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
5/19, Monday, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
5/21, Wednesday, Dieterich Bank Corporate Building, 300 Sur Woods Drive in Effingham, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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.
May is Trauma Awareness Month. Accidents can happen at any moment. Don’t wait; schedule your donation appointment now to keep blood readily available for patients when seconds count. Type O negative and O positive blood is especially important for trauma patients.

Monday's Schedule
2025-05-19
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Newton at South Central, 4:30 p.m.
Class 1A Pawnee Regional
Game 1 – Ramsey Co-op at Edinburg Co-op, 4:30 p.m.
Class 1A Dieterich Regional
Game 1 – Kansas Co-op at Dieterich, 4:30 p.m.
Game 2 — Martinsville at Casey-Westfield, 4:30 p.m.
Class 1A South Central Regional
Game 1—Brownstown/St. Elmo at Cisne, 4:30 p.m.
Class 1A Bethany Okaw Valley Regional
Game 1 – Moweaqua Central A&M at Bethany Okaw Valley, 4:30 p.m.
Class 2A Newton Regional
Game 1 – Vandalia at Flora, 4:30 p.m.
Game 2 — Oblong/Palestine/Hutsonvill3 at Robinson, 4:30 p.m.
Class 2A Paris Regional
Game 1 – Cumberland at Paris, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Class 1A Windsor-Stewardson-Strasburg Regional
At Stew-Stras High School
Game 1 – St. Elmo/Brownstown 2, Bethany Okaw Valley 0
Class 1A Hutsonville Regional
Game 1 – Red Hill (Bridgeport) at North Clay/Clay City, 4:30 p.m.
Class 2A Flora Regional
Game 1 – Vandalia at Lawrenceville, 4:30 p.m.
Class 2A Softball Regional
Game 1 – Cumberland at Paris, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis
St. Anthony at Flora, 4:30 p.m.
Newton at Fairfield, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY, FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE
Boys Tennis
St. Anthony at Shelbyville, 4:30 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Miami, 5:40 p.m.
Detroit at St. Louis Cardinals, 6:45 p.m.

Dog Obedience Classes
2025-05-20

Lincoln Onscreen History Presentation
2025-05-20
PrintConsidering President Lincoln is widely recognized as the most written-about person in American history, it should come as no surprise that he’s the most frequently portrayed American historical figure in the history of movies and television. Lincoln has appeared onscreen as a character in more than 250 productions since the birth of motion pictures.
You’re invited to join Mark S. Reinhart, the author of Abraham Lincoln on Screen, for a cinematic journey covering the history of Lincoln-related screen works from the silent film era right up through present day, including Steven Spielberg’s award-winning 2012 film Lincoln. Reinhart will reveal what filmmakers got right and where they failed with historical accuracy, and he’ll take a critical look at the artistic merits of the more important film works.
Plus, Reinhart will share video clips throughout the presentation, including scenes from ultra-rare works such as the 1924 silent feature The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln, and the stunning 1956 CBS Television production The Day Lincoln was Shot starring Raymond Massey.
This special program will happen on Tuesday, May 20, in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library’s Union Theater in Springfield.
Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Mr. Reinhart will have signed copies of Abraham Lincoln on Screen available for purchase after the program.
Admission is free, but advance registration is required by clicking HERE.

Tuesday's Schedule
2025-05-20
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Effingham at Highland, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Effingham at Mount Vernon, 4:30 p.m.
Class 1A Windsor-Stewardson-Strasburg Regional
At Stew-Stras High School
Game 2 – Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg vs. St. Elmo/Brownstown, 4:30 p.m.
Class 1A Martinsville Regional
Game 1 – Casey-Westfield vs. Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Dieterich vs. Martinsville, 6:30 p.m.
Class 1A Hutsonville Regional
Game 2 – South Central vs. North Clay/Clay City, 5 p.m.
Class 2A Flora Regional
Game 2 – Newton vs. Winner Game 1, 4 p.m.
Game 3 – Breese Mater Dei vs. Flora, 6:30 p.m.
Class 2A Softball Regional
Game 2 – Marshall vs. Paris, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis
Effingham at Shelbyville, 4:15 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY/FRESH/SOPH
Baseball
Effingham at Highland, 4:30 p.m.
Effingham at Mount Vernon, after varsity game
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Miami, 5:40 p.m.
Detroit at St. Louis Cardinals, 6:45 p.m.

Aging in Place Clinic: Pilot Program
2025-05-21
