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Appliance Raffle for Breast Cancer Awareness
2025-10-30, 2025-11-03
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Thursday's Schedule
2025-10-30
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Volleyball
Class 1A Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg Regional
Match 7 – Oblong vs. Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 6 p.m. (championship)
Class 1A Casey-Westfield Regional
Match 7 – Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond vs. Casey-Westfield, 6 p.m. (championship)
Class 1A St. Elmo/Brownstown Regional
Match 7 – Okawville vs. St. Elmo/Brownstown, 6 p.m. (championship)
Class1A Nokomis Regional
Match 6 – Nokomis vs. Carlyle, 6 p.m. (championship)
Class 2A Effingham Regional
Match 4 – Teutopolis vs. Effingham, 6 p.m. (championship)
Class 2A McLeansboro Hamilton Co. Regional
Match 4 – Richland County, Olney vs. Newton, 6:30 p.m. (championship)
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Girls Basketball
St. Anthony at Teutopolis, 6 p.m.
National Trail Conference Eighth-Grade Tournament
At Beecher City
Game 8 — Brownstown/St. Elmo vs. North Clay, 6 p.m.
Game 9 — Dieterich vs. Neoga, 7:15 p.m.

Mobile Food Pantry in Ste. Marie
2025-10-30

Mobile Food Pantry in Rose Hill
2025-10-30

Free Medicare Guidance and Education
2025-10-30
PrintHospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) and Chapter, an independent Medicare adviser, are partnering to offer current and newly eligible Medicare patients free, unbiased consultations on choosing a Medicare plan that best fits their health care needs.
Chapter advisers provide expert, up-to-date information about Medicare Supplement (aka Medigap), Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans. They are trained to assist existing Medicare patients aged 65 or older maintain or change plans during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) beginning Oct. 15 and continuing through Dec. 7. They also offer guidance year-round to patients who become Medicare-eligible on their 65th birthday.
HSHS is committed to ensuring patients and all members of the community have access to compassionate, high-quality health care through all stages of life.
“Choosing a Medicare plan can be overwhelming, with many factors to consider,” said Jeff Sterling, HSHS Vice President of Managed Care. “By leveraging Chapter’s technology and expertise, HSHS aims to provide our patients with the information they need to find the best fit for their needs.”
“Chapter utilizes a state-of-the-art platform to guide patients through the Medicare plan selection process,” said Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz, CEO of Chapter. “HSHS’ Mission to provide compassionate, high-quality health care aligns with our own vision at Chapter. Together, we can help individuals navigate the confusing world of Medicare, ensuring they get the right coverage.”
HSHS patients interested in receiving personalized Medicare guidance can book an appointment online at askchapter.org/hshs or by phone at 855-636-0583. Those interested in learning more about Chapter’s approach to Medicare advice can visit askchapter.org.
For more information about HSHS, visit hshs.org.

Trick or Treat Street - Effingham County Connections
2025-10-30

Area Trick-or-Treat Times
2025-10-31
PrintFriday, October 31
Brownstown, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Shelbyville, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Edgewood, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Mason, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Shumway, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Altamont, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Beecher City, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Effingham, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Greenup, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Neoga, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sigel, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Strasburg, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Teutopolis, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Windsor, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Treat-Town at First Christian Church
2025-10-31
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The church is located at 901 N. Henrietta Street.
Kids are welcome to come into the church and visit the decorated rooms to receive treats.
In the Fellowship Hall there will be hot chocolate, hot apple cider, hot dogs, and popcorn for free!

Meals Benefitting United Way In October
2025-10-31

KC Intellectual Disabilities Raffle
2025-10-31

Montrose Trunk or Treat
2025-10-31

Greenup Trunk or Treat
2025-10-31

Friday's Schedule
2025-10-31
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Soccer
Effingham Sectional
Effingham vs. Rochester, 5 p.m. (championship)
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Girls Basketball
National Trail Conference Eighth-Grade Tournament
At Beecher City
Game 10 — Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg vs. South Central, 6 p.m.
Game 11 — Sigel St. Michael vs. Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 7:15 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
World Series
Game 6 – Los Angeles Dodgers at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Treats in Neoga
2025-10-31
PrintHeartland Senior Living at 101 Trowbridge Road in Neoga, will be handing out treats to all trick or treaters on Friday, Oct. 31st from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Come on over! The residents enjoy seeing all of the various costumes.

Trunk or Treat at Effingham Elks
2025-10-31
PrintThe Effingham Elks will be hosting Trunk or Treat Night on Friday, October 31. This will take place from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
The Effingham Elks Lodge #1016 is located at 2102 South Banker Street.
For more information, phone 217-342-3636

Spaghetti Dinner for Mason Union Cemetery
2025-11-01
PrintThe Mason Town Board is having a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, November 1st.
Dinner will be from 4-7 p.m. at the Edgewood American Legion.
The funds are to help with the upkeep of the Mason Union Cemetery.

Whole Hog Sausage and Pancake Breakfast at Tri-County Fire House
2025-11-01

Candy Buy-Back in Strasburg
2025-11-01

Music and Food at Mason
2025-11-01

Saturday's Schedule
2025-11-01
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Cross Country
Class 1A Cumberland Sectional
Girls Meet 10 a.m.
St. Anthony team, Newton team, Teutopolis Mary Jane Dennis, Abigail Zane, Altamont Katie Tedrick, Neoga Paula Hohn
Boys Meet 11 a.m.
St. Anthony team, Cumberland team, Dieterich team, Teutopolis team, Newton team, Altamont Kelton Dunaway, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City August Cosart
Class 2A Mattoon Sectional
Girls Meet 10 a.m.
Effingham Bailey Summers, Alaina Miller
Boys meet 11 a.m.
Effingham Alex Gordon
Football
IHSA Playoffs
Class 2A
Sullivan at Cumberland, 2 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Girls Basketball
National Trail Conference Eighth-Grade Tournament
At Beecher City
Game 12 — North Clay vs. Winner Game 10, 9 a.m. (consolation championship)
Game 13 — Dieterich vs. Loser Game 11, 10:15 a.m. (third place)
Game 14 — Neoga vs. Winner Game 11, 11:30 a.m. (championship)
Teutopolis, Mount Zion at Effingham Shootout 9 a.m.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
UT Martin at Eastern Illinois University, 2 p.m. (family weekend)
Rutgers at University of Illinois, TBA
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
World Series
Game 7 – Los Angeles Dodgers at Toronto, 7 p.m., if necessary
NASCAR
NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship, 5 p.m.

Effing-Con 2025
2025-11-01, 2025-11-02

Encore Free Movie Night (Afternoon) for FACE
2025-11-01
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We had so much fun, we’re going to do it again. Come out and join us for a FREE movie afternoon.
Doors will be open all afternoon for the stragglers.
Will be accepting all free-will donation to help with the theater renovations and FACE Scholarships.

Chili Supper and Bake Sale at St. John's, Louisville
2025-11-02
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(sandwich choices are ham sandwiches or hotdogs)

Gym Bob's Jamboree Show
2025-11-02
PrintThe Gym Bob’s Jamboree Show will be held on Sunday, November 2nd, beginning at 1pm!
This will be our “All 50’s and 60’s Show” and we will be featuring all your favorite oldies music, such as Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, and other legends from the 50’s and 60’s, for the whole family to enjoy – performed by the Gym Bob’s Jamboree Band and Singers.
The Jamboree Show is held the first Sunday afternoon of the month at Gym Bob’s, located at 44 Apostle Lane in Bible Grove.
Reservations are not necessary but can be made by calling 615-481-7418.
More information may also be found online at http://www.GymBobs.com

Chili & Soup Supper - Bethlehem Lutheran Church
2025-11-02

Fall Breakfast - St. Mary of the Assumption Church
2025-11-02

Sunday's Schedule
2025-11-02
PrintNASCAR
NASCAR Cup Series Championship, noon

Teutopolis Monastery Museum Opens
2025-11-02
PrintThe Teutopolis Monastery Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. There are 38 small rooms of displays open to visitors on Sunday, November 2.
The hours are from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. We recommend you come early to see the many unique and interesting articles on display. Admission for adults is $5.00 and $1.00 for children.
The Museum is located on the second floor in the former Franciscan Novitiate building, which is located behind St. Francis Church in Teutopolis. An elevator is available for visitors who have difficulty with stairs.
Besides its collection of articles used by the Franciscan Friars, the Museum is also known for Bibles and books in different languages, some from the 1700’s. The “pioneer wing” features items used by early Teutopolis pioneers, including furniture, clocks, quilts, toys, and various household and grocery store items. These articles are on display in the former “cells” or bedrooms of the Novices. Volunteers are available along the tour to explain the displays and assist visitors.
Also open to visitors are the basement where many small farm tools are displayed, the Mausoleum where 79 Franciscan Friars are interred, and St. Francis Church, with stained glass windows depicting events in the life of St. Francis of Assisi.
Special group tours for adults or school groups can be arranged on days other than the scheduled Sunday openings. Call 217-961-6404 ext. 236, leave a message, and the call will be returned.
Regular, scheduled museum opening dates are the first Sunday of the months of April through November, except holidays.
For more information go to the parish website: stfrancischurch.com or to the town’s website at www.Teutopolis.com and click on “Our Community”. Follow us on Facebook this year as we recall the beginnings of the Museum in 1975-76.
