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  • Prairie Skies – Planetarium Star Shows

    Join in the fun and exploration every Friday at 7:00pm, for a tour of our night sky. This is a live‑narrated tour of the wonders of the sky, accompanied by some of the legendary stories of the ancient sky.  Find out what constellations and planets are visible and how to find them. This show is […]

  • Friday’s Schedule

    HIGH SCHOOL Class 1A State Baseball Tournament At Champaign Illinois Field Game 1 -- Tremont 16, Jacksonville (Routt) 3 Game 2 -- Granville (Putnam County) vs. North Clay, 1 p.m. LISTEN ON 979XFM Class 2A State Baseball Tournament At Champaign Illinois Field Game 1 -- Elgin (Harvest-Westminster) vs. Freeburg, 4 p.m. Game 2 -- Ottawa […]

  • Book Sale at Library

    Effingham Public Library Hosts: Board on a Thursday – Tween / Teen edition, from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library.  Bored on a Thursday afternoon?  Play a variety of board games, make new friends, and cure your boredom!  Snacks provided!  This is a free event, no […]

  • Teutopolis Knights of Columbus Picnic

    The Teutopolis Knights of Columbus picnic is Friday, June 12th!  Bring your whole family for a fun-filled evening filled with kid’s games, inflatables, bingo, raffle, hamburger/porkburger/brat/hot dog stand, T-Town Treats, beer stand, bands & much more! The festivities start at 5pm and run through the evening. Hope to see you there!

  • Soccer Camp at First Christian Church of Effingham

    Learn Skills.  Build Teamwork.  Have Fun! All children K5 through 6th grade are invited to join us for four action-packed days of soccer skills and fun! Improve your game with: • Dribbling • Passing • Shooting • Teamwork Special Event:  Join us on Saturday morning for exciting games between our FCC Soccer Camp teams! Reminder:  […]

  • Barbershop On Broadway

    The Coles County Chorus will present its 2026 Summer Show, “Barbershop on Broadway,” on Saturday, June 13, at 4 p.m.  The show will be at EIU's Doudna Fine Arts Center, located at 1860 7th Street in Charleston. The performance will feature barbershop harmony arrangements of popular Broadway songs, along with guest appearances by award-winning ensembles.  […]

  • Effingham Farmer’s Market

    The Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday, from May 30th through October 31st.  The Market will be open from 8:00 - Noon on the old courthouse lawn. There will be fresh produce, baked goods, plants, and flowers, as well as arts and crafts.

  • Hope For Every Heart – Family Fest – at The Cross

      Join Us for the Hope for Every Heart Family Fest!  You’re invited to a joyful, uplifting day the whole family will love! The Hope for Every Heart Family Fest is a FREE community event designed for all ages—perfect for making memories, building connections, and enjoying time together. Event Schedule: 9:00 AM – Prayer Walk Start the day […]

  • Lake Sara Beach Park Pirate Party

      AHOY THERE ME HEARTIES! Avast Ye! The captain is callin' all little scallywags for a day of swashbucklin' fun at the 3rd Annual Lake Sara Beach Park Pirate Party!  We be docking at Lake Sara Beach Park for a grand adventure and ye are invited to join the crew! When:  Saturday, June 13 from […]