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Drive-Thru Flu Clinics in Effingham
2025-10-16
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The Drive-Thru Clinics are at the Effingham County Health Department, located at 901 West Virginia Avenue in Effingham.

Women's Health Showcase
2025-10-16
PrintTickets are available now for one of HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital’s most popular fall events, the 2025 Women’s Health Showcase. The fabulous and festive affair is Thursday, October 16 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. at the Keller Convention Center. Part “Girls’ Night Out,” part health education, it is a fantastic opportunity to have fun while learning about the latest trends and advancements in women’s health.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and activities for women to pamper themselves and learn how to best care for their health:
– Stroll through a wide variety of booths highlighting the ways St. Anthony’s cares for community members on their individual health journeys.
– Explore vendor stalls for early-Christmas gifts or to treat yourself.
– Dress to impress in your cutest “Clueless”-inspired look to be entered into a chance for a grand prize.
– Savor a complimentary “Totally Buggin’ Lemonade” courtesy of Koerner Distributors, along with a special surprise gift.
Starting at 6 p.m., Dr. Ruben Boyajian, Medical Director of St. Anthony’s Women’s Wellness and Cancer Care Services, will introduce a number of captivating panel chats featuring fierce community voices and expert advice on a variety of health topics important to women today.
Tickets are now on sale for tables of 10 for $100 at https://hshsshowcase.eventbrite.com through Friday, Oct. 3 or until sold out. Seating is limited so get totally get your tickets before they are gone.
For more information about the event, visit stanthonyshospital.org/showcase.

KC Intellectual Disabilities Raffle
2025-10-16
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Steak Stag - St. Anthony Booster Club
2025-10-16
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The St. Anthony Booster Club Steak Stag will be held at the St. Anthony Parish Center on Thursday, October 16. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with Dinner starting at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets will include a steak dinner and 2 drink tickets. The evening will also have a live auction, raffle, and a Bags Tournament.
Tickets will be sold at the door.

Spooky, Scary Maze at Toledo American Legion
2025-10-16, 2025-10-17, 2025-10-18
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The spooky, scary maze will be open from 6pm till 10pm, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October 16th, 17th, and 18th.
This is a fundraiser for the Toledo American Legion. $10 per person.

Red Cross Blood Drive in Flora
2025-10-16

Haunted Hike - Camp Nightmare at D.H.N.C.
2025-10-17, 2025-10-18

Corn Maze with Scavenger Hunt - St. Paul Lutheran Church
2025-10-17, 2025-10-18

VFW Auxiliary Meal
2025-10-17
PrintThere will be a VFW Auxiliary meal on at the VFW Post on Veterans Drive in Effingham.
This will be on Friday, October 17th, from 5:00 – 6:30 p m.
On the menu: Butterfly pork chop, mashed potatoes/gravy, vegetable, dessert, coffee, tea or lemonade.
Cost is $8.00.

Friday's Schedule
2025-10-17
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Football
Effingham at Mattoon, 7 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM)
Cumberland at Nokomis, 7 p.m.
Newton at Lawrenceville, 7 p.m.
Soccer
Altamont Regional
Match 2 – Mount Carmel at Altamont, 6 p.m.
Staunton Regional
Match 1 – Effingham St. Anthony at Robinson, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Effingham Sectional
Effingham, Effingham St. Anthony, Newton, Teutopolis, Casey-Westfield, Charleston, Mattoon, Olney/Richland County, Robinson, Shelbyville, TBA
Volleyball
National Trail Conference Tournament
At St. Anthony
Match 7 — Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City vs. South Central, 5 p.m.
Match 8 — Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg vs. Neoga, 5 p.m.
Match 9 — Cumberland vs. Loser Match 8, 6 p.m.
Match 10 — St. Anthony vs. Altamont, 6 p.m.
Match 11 — Loser Match 7 vs. Loser Match 9, 7 p.m.
Match 12 — St. Elmo/Brownstown vs. Winner Match 8, 7 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Girls Basketball
Altamont at Brownstown/St. Elmo, 6:15 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at North Clay, 6 p.m.
Teutopolis at Jasper County, 6 p.m.

Pizza & HVAC Supporting St. A. Women's Wellness Center
2025-10-17

Red Cross Blood Drive in Oblong
2025-10-17

Community Appreciation Day
2025-10-17
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Effingham Banking Center, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Kick off the morning with donuts, then enjoy pizza and cake for lunch. Kids can join in face painting and spin the prize wheel for Midland swag.
Farina Banking Center, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Stop in for locally brewed coffee and a student art display that highlights the creativity of our community.
Vandalia Banking Center, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Enjoy subs, chips, cider, and donuts with us in Vandalia as we celebrate our community together.

Effingham Farmer's Market
2025-10-18
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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.

50th Class Reunion - Effingham High School Class of 1975
2025-10-18

A.Y.C.E. Breakfast for Dieterich Fire Department
2025-10-18

Youth Quail/Pheasant Hunt
2025-10-18

Saturday's Schedule
2025-10-18
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Cross Country
St. Anthony, Effingham, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, Cumberland, Dieterich, Neoga, North Clay, Teutopolis at Charleston Invitational, 9 a.m.
Soccer
Altamont Regional
Match 1 — Vandalia at Pana Co-op, 2 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Effingham Sectional
Effingham, Effingham St. Anthony, Newton, Teutopolis, Casey-Westfield, Charleston, Mattoon, Olney/Richland County, Robinson, Shelbyville
Volleyball
National Trail Conference Tournament
At St. Anthony
Match 13 — Winner Match 7 vs. Winner Match 9, 11 a.m. (consolation championship)
Match 14 — Loser Match 9 vs. Loser Match 11, noon (third place)
Match 15 — Winner Match 10 vs. Winner Match 12, 1 p.m. (championship)
Effingham, Newton at Edwards County (Albion) Tournament, TBA
Teutopolis at Morgan Buerkett Tournament, 8 a.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY/FROSH/SOPH
Volleyball
Effingham at Maroa-Forsyth JV Tournament, TBA
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Cross Country
State Meets
At Maxwell Park, Normal
Class 1A Girls — 9:15 a.m.
Class 1A Boys — 10 a.m.
Class 2A Girls — 10:45 a.m.
Class 2A Boys — 11:30 a.m.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Eastern Illinois University at Southeast Missouri, 2 p.m.
NASCAR
United Rentals 250, 1:30 p.m.

Fall Soup Supper at DAV Club
2025-10-18

Tailgates, Trunks, and Tractor Treat - Family Harvest Fair - CANCELLED
2025-10-18
PrintDue to weather concerns, the Tailgates, Trunks, and Tractor Treat at Percival Springs has been CANCELLED.

Halloween Bash at Watson
2025-10-18

Porkburgers and Hot Dogs Fundraiser - Altamont Area Lutherans For Life
2025-10-18
PrintThe Altamont Area Lutherans for Life Fundraiser will be serving Porkburgers and Hot Dogs with chips on Saturday, October 18th. Serving will be from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altamont.
You can also drive-up and order.
There will be a bake sale, with 20 homemade pies being available.
This is a free-will donation event.

Pancake Breakfast at Edgewood American Legion
2025-10-18

Fun Run for Edgewood Fest
2025-10-18

Benefit For Ashley Westendorf
2025-10-19

Soup Supper at Faith Lutheran Church - Shumway
2025-10-19
