Red Cross Blood Drives in June
2025-06-20
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.

Movie Night in Downtown Effingham
2025-06-20
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The Downtown Effingham Business Group, partnering with The Heart Theatre, will host this free outdoor movie night, with no registration required—just bring a blanket or lawn chairs, gather your crew, and enjoy a fun evening under the stars.

Friday's Schedule
2025-06-20
PrintEFFINGHAM PARK DISTRICT
SOFTBALL
Junior League
At West Softball Diamond
Game 1 – Teutopolis Thunder vs. Teutopolis Sharks, 6 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Seattle at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.
Cincinnati at St. Louis Cardinals, 7:15 p.m.

Air-Cooled VW Funfest
2025-06-20, 2025-06-21
PrintGet ready for the ultimate air-cooled VW gathering!
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Calling all VW enthusiasts, the Air-Cooled VW Funfest is rolling into town, and you won’t want to miss it!
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Agenda:Campers can begin arriving Thursday to set up for the weekend. On Friday afternoon, we’ll be departing from Mid America Motorworks for our Fun Run. Saturday will be packed with activities, a swap meet, awards, expert seminars, and tasty food and drinks. After the show, we’ll head to downtown Effingham to explore local attractions and restaurants, followed by an outdoor screening of Herbie: Fully Loaded with the community. The All Cars Swapfest will also return this year, taking place alongside Volkswagen Funfest, providing a great opportunity to buy, sell, swap, and connect with fellow car enthusiasts.
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Register:Registration is now open! To avoid long lines during check-in, we highly recommend registering early. You can sign up in two easy ways: visit our registration page on Eventbrite here: https://bit.ly/3F50hyY , or give our customer service line a call at 800-500-1500, and we’ll be happy to assist you with the process.
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See you there!

Summer Serenity Gathering
2025-06-21
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Jasper County Fair
2025-06-21, 2025-06-22, 2025-06-23

Effingham Farmer's Market
2025-06-21
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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.

Shamrock Race To The Cross - Fun Run, 5k, 10k
2025-06-21

Sacred Heart Picnic
2025-06-21, 2025-06-22

First Christian Church Soccer Camp
2025-06-21
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Game Day on Saturday, June 21, begins at 10:00 a.m.
The registration and release forms can be downloaded from this link https://fcceffingham.com/events/get-connected-4-2/
The camp will be on the North side of the First Christian Church.

Moccasin Creek Festival
2025-06-21, 2025-06-22
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Moccasin Creek Festival is an annual family-friendly 4-day Americana music festival, which celebrates other arts and crafts as well. It takes place at beautiful Lake Sara near Effingham, IL.
Folk, bluegrass, alternative country, roots rock, and blues – “Americana” music. This is what MCF is all about – in an outdoor setting, using a venue with great acoustics, at a beautiful time of year.
Food and beverages sold on site. Kids activities. Real flush toilets & sinks!! Camping is next door to the festival venue, as well as cabins for rent at Anthony Acres beachfront campground & motel. There is a beach and golf course within walking distance. Boats, canoes and kayaks for rent. Effingham is only 5 miles away, and has thousands of hotel rooms available, as well as a plethora of restaurants catering to almost any taste.
Check out the website, moccasincreekfestival.com, and check out MCF on Facebook and Instagram. Most answers to your questions can be found there, if not, feel free to contact us. We’re looking forward to the event, and we hope you are too!
Kids 15 & under FREE with adult
Weekend passes: $125 adv/$135 door
*Day passes*
Thursday: $25 adv/$35 door
Friday: $55 adv/$65 door
Saturday: $55 adv/$65 door
Sunday: $25 adv/$35 door
You can also get tickets via check (mail to Poss Music Works, 1915 S Banker Street Effingham IL 62401) with the ticket amount and ticket information (we have multiple events) – and also please provide a name and contact info for your order. If you see us out-and-about, you can buy tickets in cash/check in person too!!
This year’s musical lineup includes . . .
Suzy Bogguss
Sister Sadie
John Moreland
Cheryl Wheeler
Robbie Fulks
Chain Station
Chicago Farmer & the Fieldnotes
J. Plank (Jeff Plankenhorn) with Time to Kill
Backyard Tire Fire
The Weary Ramblers
Matt Poss Band
Kenny White
The People vs. Hugh DeNeal
Peter Keane
Klyma & Old Fangled
Rod Picott
Oliver Steck
Taylor Steele & the Love Preachers
LP & the Honeybee
LoveSeat
Charlie Roth
Jacob Kuhns Experience
Halos
Snowbird Street Band
Terry Klein
Sophie & the Saints

Artist lineup, tickets, and all the info at: http://www.moccasincreekfestival.com
Poss Music Works NFP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit promoting Americana music & music education in Central Illinois. Visit Possmusicworks.com to donate or learn more.

Fill The Boot Ride
2025-06-21
PrintFire and Iron Motorcycle Club Station 64 in Effingham, is having their annual Fill the Boot Ride on Saturday June 21st. Proceeds from this event go toward providing Christmas presents and a Christmas meal for local children.
The ride starts at Danny’s Bar and Grill, US Hwy 45 in Effingham, and ends at the American Legion in Edgewood, with a meal provided.
Registration is from 10:30 to 11:45 with kickstands up at noon.
Donation is $10.00 per person.
All vehicles welcome.
If you have any questions, please call Crystal Vogt at 217 343-0834.
Raffle license 2025R-04

Lake Mattoon Sailing Association - Open House
2025-06-21

Legion Cookout at Altamont Triangle
2025-06-21

Saturday's Schedule
2025-06-21
PrintEFFINGHAM PARK DISTRICT
Tee Ball League
At Small Fry Diamond
Game 1 – Team 15 vs. Team 1, 8:30 a.m.
Game 2 – Team 12 vs. Team 3, 9:30 a.m.
Game 3 – Team 14 vs. Team 11, 10:30 a.m.
Game 4 – Team 13 vs. Team 2, 11:30 a.m.
At Gene A. Niccum Field
Game 1 – Team 16 vs. Team 4, 8:30 a.m.
Game 2 – Team 9 vs. Team 6, 9:30 a.m.
Game 3 – Team 8 vs. Team 7, 10:30 a.m.
Game 4 – Team 10 vs. Team 5, 11:30 a.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Seattle at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.
Cincinnati at St. Louis Cardinals, 1:15 p.m.
NASCAR
Explore The Pocono Mountains 225, 3 p.m.

Tractor Display at Effingham Restaurant
2025-06-21
PrintThe Millroad Thresherman’s Association will be at Culvers in Effingham, on Saturday, June 21st, for TRACTORS AND BUTTERBURGERS.
Come join us from 9am till 7pm
All tractors are welcome. You do not have to be a Club Member to display your tractor.
For more info, contact Jim Schroeder at 217-821-1426.

Golf Outing for Altamont Schuetzenfest
2025-06-21

Chicken & Pork Loin Dinner at Farina American Legion
2025-06-22

Music and Food at Mason
2025-06-22

Magnified - Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church of Effingham
2025-06-22, 2025-06-23
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Vacation Bible School At First Baptist Church of Effingham
Registration open online at fbceffingham.com

Sunday's Schedule
2025-06-22
PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Seattle at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.
Cincinnati at St. Louis Cardinals, 1:15 p.m.
NASCAR
The Great American Getaway 400 Presented BY VISITPA, 11 a.m.

Berries & Burgers in Strasburg
2025-06-22
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If you have any questions about this Strasburg Community Action Network event, call MaRanda McClain at 217-343-7879.

ImpactLife Blood Drive in Effingham
2025-06-23

Monday's Schedule
2025-06-23
PrintEFFINGHAM PARK DISTRICT
Baseball
Small Fry League
At Small Fry Diamond
Game 1 — Team 5 vs. Team 4, 5:30 p.m.
At Gene A. Niccum Field
Game 1 – Team 7 vs. Team 2, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Team 8 vs. Team 10, 7 p.m.
Tomorrow’s Stars Khoury League
At Mike Sehy Field
Game 1 – Effingham Elks Lodge 1016 vs. Russ Braunecker Cadillac, GMC, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Brown’s Drug Store vs. Heritage Builders, 7 p.m.
Softball
Minor League
At East Softball Diamond
Game 1 – Culver’s vs. New Heights Crane Service, Inc., 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Bahrn’s Equipment vs. REMAX, 7 p.m.
Junior League
At West Softball Diamond
Game 1 – Teutopolis Sharks vs. Dieterich Flyers, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Teutopolis Thunder vs. Whitetails Unlimited, 7:15 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals, 6:45 p.m.
