Effingham Farmer's Market
2025-07-19
PrintThe 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.

Beecher City Corn Fest
2025-07-19, 2025-07-20
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Cumberland County 4-H Fair Schedule
2025-07-19, 2025-07-20, 2025-07-22

Altamont Legion Cookout
2025-07-19

4-H Show Schedule - Effingham County
2025-07-19

Saturday's Schedule
2025-07-19
PrintEFFINGHAM PARK DISTRICT
BASEBALL
Tee Ball League
At Small Fry Diamond
Game 1 – Team 13 vs. Team 1, 8:30 a.m.
Game 2 — Team 10 vs. Team 16, 9:30 a.m.
At Gene A. Niccum Field
Game 1 – Team 9 vs. Team 2, 8:30 a.m.
Game 2 – Team 7 vs. Team 5, 9:30 a.m.
At East Softball Diamond
Game 1 – Team 6 vs. Team 4, 8:30 a.m.
Game 2 – Team 11 vs. Team 15, 9:30 a.m.
At West Softball Diamond
Game 1—Team 12 vs. Team 14, 8:30 a.m.
Game 2 – Team 8 vs. Team 3, 9:30 a.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
St. Louis Cardinals at Arizona, 6:15 p.m.
Boston at Chicago Cubs, 6:15 p.m.
NASCAR
BetRivers 200 Xfinity series race at Dover Motor Speedway, 3 p.m.

Prairie Days at Bible Grove - CANCELLED
2025-07-19, 2025-07-20
PrintThe County Line Sod Busters Prairie Days has had to cancel all activities and events for this weekend because of the amount of rain on the show grounds.
Check the County Line Sod-Busters page on Facebook for any other updates or reschedule date!

Ham City Jam
2025-07-19
PrintJoin hundreds of skateboarding fans and competitors in Effingham for the Ham City Jam – an adrenaline-packed skate competition happening on Saturday, July 19!
Whether you’re competing or just there to watch jaw-dropping tricks, this event is not to be missed. Participants compete for epic prizes, local vendors serve up tasty refreshments, and live music keeps the energy high all day long!
The competition goes down at the Effingham Skate Park at 12 p.m., but warmups take place from 9 to 11 a.m.!
Get hyped early! Catch a live demo of the action the night before during the EffingHAM-JAM BBQ Cook-Off on Friday, July 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. in Downtown Effingham – a sneak peek of the talent and thrills to come!

Local Author Kyra Hazelton - Book Signing & Discussion
2025-07-19

Benefit Sale for Child Safety USA
2025-07-19

Sigel St. Michael Church Picnic
2025-07-20

Music and Food at Mason
2025-07-20

Sunday's Schedule
2025-07-20
PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Boston at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Arizona, 3:10 p.m.
NASCAR
Autotrader Echopark Automotive 400 at Dover Motor Speedway, noon

St. Joseph, Stringtown Picnic
2025-07-20
PrintAll are invited to the Annual St. Joseph Stringtown Picnic. It’s on Sunday, July 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

There is a smorgasbord lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the air-conditioned, handicap-accessible Parish Hall.
And you can visit the Food Stand with cold beverages, grilled porkburgers and brats, ice cream, and much more, that is open the whole time.
Also a Beer & Wine Garden and local musicians for entertainment.
Plus, there’s Cash Bingo, Raffles, a Basket Raffle, Basket Pull Stand, Cake Stand, Fishpond, Pop Toss, Inflatables, County Store featuring homemade goods and local produce, and many more stands and games that are also going to be available.

Our address is 6350 North Stringtown Road, Olney, IL 62450.
Entertainment Lineup:
11 AM – 12 PM – Zwilliing Family Band
12 PM – 1 PM – Hillary Beard
1 PM – 2 PM – Victoria Kettle
2 PM – 5 PM – Corey Evitts
5 PM – 7 PM – Guy Ash

True North VBS - Toledo Christian Church
2025-07-20, 2025-07-21, 2025-07-22

Household & Clothing Giveaway at Kinmundy Christian Church
2025-07-20

Monday's Schedule
2025-07-21
PrintEFFINGHAM PARK DISTRICT
BASEBALL
Small Fry League
At Small Fry Diamond
Game 1 – Team 7 vs. Team 4, 5:30 p.m.
At Gene A. Niccum Field
Game 1 – Team 2 vs. Team 9, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Team 6 vs. Team 5, 7 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Kansas City at Chicago Cubs, 7:05 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Colorado, 7:40 p.m.

School Supply Applications from FISH
2025-07-21, 2025-07-22
PrintEffingham County FISH is now offering for Pre-School through 8th Grade:

Dog Obedience Classes
2025-07-22

Sports Physicals at SBL locations
2025-07-22
Print$20 Sports Physicals will be offered at various Sarah Bush Lincoln Clinic locations and dates:
– Each $20 fee will be donated to the school’s athletic booster clubs.
– Physicals at the SBL Neoga Clinic are free to students in the Neoga school district.
– Immunizations will not be given.
– Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected.
– Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance.
– Call clinic for appointment.
– Sports physicals DO NOT meet the kindergarten, 6th or 9th grade physical requirement.
SBL Newton Clinic
1 to 5 pm • Wednesday, May 28
807 West Jourdan St. • 618-783-3800 – Call to make an appointment
SBL Sullivan Clinic
8 am to noon and 1 pm – 4:00 pm • Wednesday, June 4
7 Hawthorne Lane • 217-728-8441 – Call to make an appointment
SBL Toledo Clinic
4 to 6 pm • Wednesday, June 11
104 Courthouse Square • 217-849-3151 – Call to make an appointment
SBL Altamont Medical Center
4 to 7 pm • Monday, June 16
5 East Cumberland Road. • 618-483-6151 – Call to make an appointment
SBL Family Medical Center, Mattoon
5 to 7 pm • Tuesday, June 17
PARENTS MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE
200 Richmond Avenue East • 217-234-7000, option 1 or 2 – Call to make an appointment
SBL Charleston Family Practice
5 to 7 pm • Tuesday, July 8
PARENTS MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE
116 W. Buchanan Ave. • 217-345-7700 – Call to make an appointment
SBL Altamont Medical Center
4 to 7 pm • Monday, July 14
5 East Cumberland Road. • 618-483-6151 – Call to make an appointment
SBL Neoga Clinic
8:30 am to noon and 1 pm – 3:30 pm • Wednesday, July 16
650 Oak Ave • 217-895-2222 – Call to make an appointment
NO CHARGE AND OPEN ONLY TO STUDENTS IN THE NEOGA SCHOOL DISTRICT
SBL Shelbyville Clinic
5 to 7 pm • Tuesday, July 22
5 to 7 pm • Wednesday, July 23
1215 W. Main St. • 217-774-4305 – Call to make an appointment
SBL Toledo Clinic
4 to 6 pm • Wednesday, July 23
104 Courthouse Square • 217-849-3151 – Call to make an appointment
SBL Newton Clinic
7 to 11 am • Wednesday, July 30
807 West Jourdan St. • 618-783-3800 – Call to make an appointment
SBL Sullivan Clinic
8 am to noon and 1 pm – 4:00 pm • Wednesday, August 6
7 Hawthorne Lane • 217-728-8441 – Call to make an appointment

Ramblin' Rose Bus Schedule - Catholic Charities
2025-07-22

A.L.I.S. Registration Open
2025-07-22
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ALIS registration for students in kindergarten through grade 8 will be Tuesday, July 22, from 11:00 – 6:00pm.

Back To School Clinics - Effingham County Health Dept.
2025-07-22
PrintBack to School Clinics from the Effingham County Health Department, provide a range of vaccines, including those required for school entry, as well as other recommended or catch-up vaccinations on:

Walk-Ins Welcome
Appointments Appreciated
Call 217-342-9237
At Effingham County Health Department, 901 West Virginia Ave, Effingham.
