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Effingham Farmer's Market
2025-08-09
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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.

Mill Road Thresherman's Show
2025-08-09, 2025-08-10
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Paranormal Trivia Night
2025-08-09
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Please join us for the FACE Paranormal Trivia Night on Saturday, August 9th at Tuscan Hills Winery. Door open at 6pm, and the inquisition starts at 7pm.
Reservations should be made at FACEatthemall@gmail.com. Make those reservations NOW. We may sell out before you know it.

Farina Town-Wide Rummage Sale
2025-08-09
PrintThe Farina Town-Wide Rummage Sale will be on Saturday, August 9th from 8am – 1pm.
A map is shown below, along with a list of stops & featured items that they are selling. There is a Facebook page and event set-up.

St. Anthony Parish Picnic
2025-08-09, 2025-08-10

Formal Dress Resale Event
2025-08-09

Family Summer Funday at Watson
2025-08-09

Saturday's Schedule
2025-08-09
PrintJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Softball
Jasper County at St. Anthony, 10 a.m.
Altamont at Greenville, 9 a.m.
Sullivan at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 6:15 p.m.
NASCAR
Mission 200 at the Glen, 12:30 p.m.

3-On-3 Basketball Tournament for Trevor Roy
2025-08-09
PrintA 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be hosted at Sigel St Michael Parish Center on August 9th, to raise funds for Trevor Roy from Neoga. Trevor was involved in a diving accident at the lake and was taken by ambulance to Carle where they determined he sustained a significant spinal cord injury. He’s been rehabbing there until heading to Shirley Ryan in Chicago.
Trevor was an all-conference NTC athlete in basketball as well as a baseball player, cross-country, and track athlete.
Games begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 9.
The deadline to register is Wednesday, August 6. The Registration Link is here: https://forms.gle/5MtEXfwDnCmALMBX8

Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in August
2025-08-09, 2025-08-12
PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in August:
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Tuesday, August 5th from 4pm-6pm, Shumway (304 S. West Street)
Saturday, August. 9th from 9am-noon, Mason (861 E. Washington)
Tuesday, August 12th from 4pm-6pm, Shumway (304 S. West Street)
Wednesday, August 13th from noon-2p.m, Shumway (304 S. West Street)
Wednesday, August 20th from noon-2p.m, Shumway (304 S. West Street)
Saturday, August 30th from 8:30-noon, Shumway (304 S. West Street)
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All above dates, we ask you call and sign up ahead of time. Please call 217-240-0059

T-town Knights of Columbus Tractor/Truck Pull
2025-08-09
PrintT-town Knights of Columbus Tractor/Truck Pull will be held Saturday, August 9 at K of C Grounds in Teutopolis. Pull starts at 10 a.m.
Admission to the grounds is $5 per adult and 10 and under free.
Food and drink available on the grounds. (No coolers please), No underage drinking allowed.
Scales located on K of C Grounds, Scales open at 9 a.m. Entry fee is $20. 5,500 lb., 9,700 lb. and 10,700 lb. must be weighed in by 10 a.m.
(Extra payout possible) 1st — $100, 2nd — $75, 3rd — $50, 4th – $30, 5th — $20.
Rules —
— Stock & Blower Tractors: 5,500 lb. Antique 15.5 Full Cut
— CITP Rules Apply to Blower Classes
— All draw bar height 20 inches
— Stock — up to 18.4 x 38 tires
— Blowers — up to 20.8 x 38 tires
— No nitrous or water injection
— No fuel mixture
— All weights safely secured (at all times) while on the track
— Driver must remain seated
— Tractor can only pull one time in a class
— No front cut tires
— Barnyard must be stock and supply own clevis
Classes (Pulling Order) —
9,700 lb. Farm Stock, no blower (414ci max) (6 mph)
5,500 lb. Antique (4 mph)
10,700 lb. Farm Stock, no blower (6 mph)
6,200 lb. Hot Street
12,500 lb. Farm Stock Blower- (8mph)
11,000 lb. Farm Stock, no blower (6 mph) (6cylinder only)
6,200 lb. Hot Street
12,500 lb. Farm Stock, blower (12 mph)
12,500 lb. Farm Stock Blower-no speed limit
14,000 lb. Barnyard
6,500 lb. 4wd trucks (mod Gas only)
12,00 lb. Farm Stock, no blower (6 mph)
14,000 lb. Far Stock Blower – (8 mph)
8,000 lb. Work Stock Diesel
7,200 lb. 4wd trucks (mod Gas only)
14,000 lb. Farm Stock, blower (12 mph)
8,000 lb. 4wd trucks (diesel only) open
14,000 lb. Farm Stock Blower-no speed limit
20,000 lb. Local Semi’s
For more information on diesel truck classes call: Tyson Emmerich at 217-343-0499 or Brian Emmerich at 217-994-3621
For more information on truck classes call: Joe Holman at 217-254-3994 or Doug Thoele at 217-343-0087
For more information on tractor classes call Ron Deters at 217-821-8885 or Brett Repking at 217-663-5764
For 4wd Truck Rules go to: BMFPullingTeam on Facebook
All pullers need to park their equipment on KC grounds (Parking available East of pulling track)
Intoxicated drivers will be disqualified. Judge’s decision is final. Not responsible for accidents.

Sunday's Schedule
2025-08-10
PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 1:15 p.m.
NASCAR
Go Bowling at The Glen, 11 a.m.

Upcoming Events At Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site
2025-08-10 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
PrintEvents going on at the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site, 402 S Lincoln Highway Road, Lerna, IL
Sunday, August 10, 11 am to 4 pm
Jerry Ellis Memorial Bluegrass Jam
Anyone with a love for this traditional style of music is welcome; bring lawn chairs or a blanket. Those who play an instrument are encouraged to bring it along and join in a jam session with one of the many informal groups playing in the park. Volunteers will be selling burgers and hotdogs.

Coming up:
Music of the Underground Railroad, August 23
Basket Weaving Workshop, September 6
North of Slavery: The Matson Slave Trial, September 13
Harvest Frolic, September 27-28
Don’t miss any of these upcoming events. See calendar of events for details.
Visit the temporary exhibit of “Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad” in the Sargent Gallery of the Visitor Center.

Benefit/Fundraiser For Seminary Student
2025-08-10 16:00 - 19:00

Free Diabetes Support Group
2025-08-11
PrintFree Diabetes Support Group Offered by
HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology
HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – Effingham delivers world-class care close to home with a highly specialized team of local experts.
To help and encourage those with diabetes and their family members, HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – Effingham offers a monthly diabetes support group, free of charge. The support group is held at their office at 500 N. Maple St., Suite 200 in Effingham.
• Diabetes Support Group – Join with other members of the diabetes community in a supportive, caring environment. Each meeting includes education on a diabetes-related topic, recipe demonstrations, and lots of laughter and fun. No registration is necessary – all are welcome.
Dates/Times: Held on the second Monday of the month from 5-6 p.m.
– February 10
– March 10
– April 14
– May 12
– June 9
– July 14
– August 11
– September 8
– October 13
– November 10
– December 8
Dates are subject to change.
HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology’s Dr. Radhika Annam, endocrinologist, and registered dietitians and diabetes educators Tracy Dennis and Adrienne Jarrell, work together to provide those with diabetes the tools they need to manage their condition and live their best life.
HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology educators are also available for individualized counseling for diet, medication administration, and initiation and troubleshooting of devices (glucose monitors, insulin pumps, CGMs/sensors). For more information or questions, call 217-391-5460.
For more information about HSHS Medical Group, visit hshsmedicalgroup.org.

Back To School Clinics - Effingham County Health Dept.
2025-08-11, 2025-08-12
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.

Free Back-To-School Haircuts
2025-08-11

A.L.I.S. Back-To-School & Touch-A-Truck Event
2025-08-11

Monday's Schedule
2025-08-11
PrintJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Softball
Mount Zion at Effingham, 4:15 p.m.
Sigel St. Michael at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
Cumberland at St. Elmo/Brownstown, 7 p.m.
Dieterich at South Central, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Okaw Valley, 4:30 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Morrisonville (B Game), 4:30 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Colorado at St. Louis, 6:45 p.m.

Calvary Baptist Church Food Pantry Food Orders August 11
2025-08-11
PrintThe food pantry at Calvary Baptist Church will take food orders on Monday August 11 from 4-5:30 p.m.
To place an order phone 217-342-6671. Pickup the food on Wednesday August 13 from 4-5 pm.
Anyone needing food assistance is encouraged to call. The number is 217-342-6671

ImpactLife Blood Drive at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital
2025-08-12

Tuesday's Schedule
2025-08-12
PrintJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Softball
Altamont at Vandalia, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Dieterich at Cumberland, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at St. Elmo/Brownstown, 7 p.m.
North Clay at Sigel St. Michael HAS BEEN CANCELED
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond, 4 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Toronto, 6:07 p.m.
Colorado at St. Louis, 6:45 p.m.

Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in August:
2025-08-13

Red Cross Blood Drives in August
2025-08-13
PrintCome to give blood with the Red Cross from August 1-28 and get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Plus, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, on successful donations in August (one result per donor in a 12-month period). As always, donors should NOT fast for this, because the A1C test is not affected by recent food and drink. See rcblood.org/Test for details.
Red Cross Blood Drives in August:
8/5, Tuesday, Grace United Methodist Church, Neoga, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

8/6, Wednesday, Greenup Village Municipal Building, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM

8/7, Thursday, Newton Knights of Columbus Building, Noon – 5:30 PM

8/13, Wednesday, J&J Ventures-1300 Building, Effingham, 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM

8/18, Monday, St Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Sainte Marie, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

8/19, Tuesday, Mason Christian Church Annex, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
8/19, Tuesday, Oblong Municipal Building, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM

8/25, Monday, Neal Center YMCA, Toledo, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM

8/26, Tuesday, Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM

8/27, Wednesday, Dieterich High School, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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.

Wednesday's Schedule
2025-08-13
PrintJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Effingham at Champaign Edison, 4:15 p.m.
Mount Zion at St. Anthony, 4 p.m.
Cumberland at Effingham Sacred Heart, 4:30 p.m.
Sigel St. Michael at Altamont, 4:30 p.m.
Newton St. Thomas at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at Vandalia, 4:30 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Shelbyville Moulton, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
St. Anthony at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Toronto, 6:07 p.m.
Colorado at St. Louis, 1:15 p.m.

Dine with a Doc at Senior Center
2025-08-14
