Music Bingo for Dieterich Sportsbackers
2025-07-26
PrintUPDATE: The location has changed since this flyer was printed. Music Bingo will now at the Dieterich Community Civic Center, located at 102 W. Virginia Street in Dieterich.

Doors open at 6:00 pm. You can pre-register or register at the door starting at 5:45pm on July 26.

4-H Show Schedule - Effingham County
2025-07-26, 2025-07-27, 2025-07-28, 2025-07-29, 2025-07-30
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Free Kids Fishing Derby at Sam Parr Lake
2025-07-26

Effingham County Fair Daily Schedule
2025-07-26, 2025-07-27, 2025-07-28, 2025-07-29, 2025-07-30

Derby Hat Contest
2025-07-27

Sunday's Schedule
2025-07-27
PrintEFFINGHAM COUNTY FAIR
Harness Racing
Post Time: Noon
Jeffers Memorial Stakes 2-Year-Old Filly Pace
Jeffers Memorial Stakes 2-Year-Old Filly Trot
Jeffers Memorial Stakes 2-Year-Old Colt Pace
Jeffers Memorial Stakes 2-Year-Old Colt Trot
SENIOR LEGION BASEBALL
Fourth Division Senior Tournament
At Tilton
Game 8 — Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 7, 1 p.m.
Game 9 — Winner Game 8 vs Loser Game 8, if necessary, 3:15 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox, 1:10 p.m.
San Diego at St. Louis Cardinals, 1:15 p.m.
NASCAR
Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 11 a.m.

Community Showcase at Effingham County Fair
2025-07-27, 2025-07-28, 2025-07-29

Free Concert At The Cross
2025-07-27

Red Cross Blood Drives in July
2025-07-28
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.

Monday's Schedule
2025-07-28
PrintEFFINGHAM COUNTY FAIR
Harness Racing
Post Time: Noon
Trot 3-Year-Old Stakes
Pace 3-Year-Old Stakes
Trot Fillies & Mares
Pace Free For All
EFFINGHAM PARK DISTRICT
Baseball
Boys Small Fry League
At Small Fry Diamond
Game 1 – Team 7 vs. Team 5, 5:30 p.m.
At Gene A. Niccum Field
Game 1 – Team 10 vs. Team 2, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 – Team 9 vs. Team 3, 7 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 6:40 p.m.
Miami at St. Louis Cardinals, 6:45 p.m.

Ramblin' Rose Bus and Mobile Food Pantry Schedule - Catholic Charities
2025-07-29

Little Miss Pigtail Contest - Effingham County
2025-07-29
PrintThe Effingham County Pork Producers will sponsor a “Little Miss Pigtail” Contest for the girls of Effingham County, ages 4-7. Entries are limited to the first 25 girls. All entrants must reside in Effingham County.
Judging will be on Tuesday, July 29th at 5:00pm in the Schuetzenfest Building on the Effingham County Fairgrounds. At that time, each participant will have their Pigtails measured. Once all measurements are complete, the contestants will meet outside the grandstand track entrance for line up at 5:50pm.
Entries must be received by Monday, July 14th.
Winners will be announced at approximately 6:00pm on the grandstand stage, weather permitting.
Each Girl will receive a t-shirt that she will wear on stage and a goody bag.
A Facebook page titled Little Miss Pigtail Contest has been developed so you can find more information and ask any questions.
Please mail the Entry Form and address all questions to:
Korrie Hartke
21660 E. 1400th Ave
Teutopolis, IL 62467
Questions: Please message Korrie via the Little Miss Pigtail Facebook page

The Armor of God VBS - Bible Grove Christian Church
2025-07-29, 2025-07-30

Tuesday's Schedule
2025-07-29
PrintEFFINGHAM COUNTY FAIR
Harness Racing
Post Time: Noon
Pace 2-Year-old Stakes
Trot 2-Year-Old Stakes
Pace Nonwinners $7,500 Lifetime
Trot Free For All
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 6:40 p.m.
Miami at St. Louis Cardinals, 6:45 p.m.

Sports Physicals at SBL locations
2025-07-30
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

Community Showcase at Effingham County Fair
2025-07-30
PrintUPDATE: The Community Showcase for Friday, August 1 is “Before the Cast-On: Beginning Knitting” by Kate Weber

UPDATE: The Community Showcase for Friday, August 1 is “Before the Cast-On: Beginning Knitting” by Kate Weber

Wednesday's Schedule
2025-07-30
PrintEFFINGHAM COUNTY FAIR
Harness Racing
Post Time: Noon
Pace 2-Year-Old Topline
Trot 3-Year-Old & Older Topline
Pace 3-Year-Old & Older Topline
Trot 2-Year-Old Topline
Pace Non-winners $3,500 Lifetime
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 1:10 p.m.
Miami at St. Louis Cardinals, 6:45 p.m.

Grand Opening of Effingham Technology Center
2025-07-30

Engines, Eats, & Drinks - Summer Cruise-In Night
2025-07-31
