The History of Dating - Presented by the Teutopolis H.S. Drama Club
2025-11-14
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Teutopolis High School Drama Club Presents: The History of Dating!
Get ready to laugh your heart out as the Teutopolis High School Drama Club takes you on a hilarious journey through The History of Dating! From awkward first crushes to modern-day mix-ups, this fast-paced comedy explores the ups and downs of romance through the ages.
Join us for an unforgettable night of fun, laughter, and student talent as our cast brings this witty production to life on stage. You’ll see just how much (and how little!) dating has changed over time!
Don’t miss it, at the Teutopolis Grade School Auditorium!
Friday, November 14th – 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 15th – 7:00 pm
Sunday, November 16th – 2:00 pm
Doors open 30 minutes before show time.
Come support the arts and enjoy a night of entertainment brought to you by the talented Teutopolis High School Drama Club!

High School Healthcare Bootcamp sign-up
2025-11-14
PrintHSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital will be hosting its second High School Healthcare Bootcamp on Monday, January 5, 2026. The bootcamp is designed for high school juniors and seniors interested in a career in health care to experience a realistic look into various health care roles and make connections in their field of interest.
“This job shadowing experience is a great opportunity for students interested in choosing a career in health care to learn about the different roles at our hospital and experience hands-on skills sessions with our health care professionals,” said Ericka Mulroy, Nursing Professional Development Specialist for Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS).
Interested students will be able to talk directly to HSHS employment specialists about opportunities available to them in the field, opening a door in the health care industry before they graduate high school.
The High School Healthcare Bootcamp is free of charge to students thanks to HSHS St. Anthony’s Foundation.
Applications are now being accepted for the Winter 2025 Healthcare Bootcamp on Monday, January 5, 2026. The deadline to apply is November 14. Visit https://forms.office.com/r/vidqqtXa6p. Students selected will be notified by December 1.
For more information about HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, visit stanthonyshospital.org.

Red Cross Blood Drives in November
2025-11-14
PrintHere are the American Red Cross Blood Drives in November:
Tuesday, November 4, Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday, November 4, First Christian Church of Casey, Noon – 6:00 PM

Monday, November 10, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin, 1:30 – 5:30 PM

Friday, November 14, Flora High School, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Thursday, November 20, First Baptist Church of Shelbyville, Noon – 5:00 PM

Friday, November 21, Cornerstone Church in Effingham, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday, November 25, Oil Belt Christian Service Camp, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday, November 26, Flora OddFellows Lodge #151, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Friday, November 28, Friday, Effingham Blood Donation Center, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Promotions:

During National Diabetes Awareness Month in November, successful donations will get free A1C testing, which is commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes.*** (One test result per donor in a 12-month period; do not fast before you donate.) See rcblood.org/harvest

Give October 27 – November 16, for $20 in e-gift cards. See rcblood.org/harvest

Give blood Nov. 17 – Dec. 7, for a pair of Red Cross x PAC-MAN socks, while supplies last!

To make an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or download the Red Cross Donor App.

Friday's Schedule
2025-11-14
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Football
IHSA State Playoffs Quarterfinals, TBA
Volleyball
State, TBA
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Boys Basketball
Windsor at Sullivan, 6 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Effingham at Dieterich, 6 p.m.
St. Elmo/Brownstown at Altamont, 6 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Ramsey, 6 p.m.
COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL
Colgate at University of Illinois, 8 p.m.
Eastern Illinois University at Kentucky, 6 p.m.

Holiday Festival and Auctions for SBL
2025-11-14, 2025-11-15, 2025-11-16, 2025-11-17
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Christmas Auction in Edgewood
2025-11-15

Bazaar at Christ The King Parish in Greenup
2025-11-15

Turkey Drop - Road Home Program
2025-11-15

Red Carpet Trivia Night
2025-11-15
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It’s our Second annual TRIVIA Night Fundraiser for the Youth Group at First Presbyterian Church! Please join us at 600 West Temple Avenue in Effingham for an evening of fun!
We will have bonus points available for bonus balloon questions. The first balloon is $3. Each additional balloon needed will be $1 each. You get the balloon bonus question correct, you keep the balloon. You get the question incorrect, you pop your balloon, and would need to purchase another to have a chance at the next bonus balloon question, and so on. The first place team will get a prize.
We will provide Lemonade, Tea, Water, and Popcorn.
We will be holding a bake sale, so baked goods will be available to purchase.
Currently we are selling Christmas Wreaths and they will be available to purchase as well. Delivery will be during the week of Thanksgiving.
We would appreciate your signup ahead of time if possible. Someone will be in the church office Tuesday through Thursday from 10am to 3pm to pay entry fees and get your name on the list. We will also take entry fees at the door.

Saturday's Schedule
2025-11-15
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Volleyball
State, TBA
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Boys Basketball
Effingham vs. Robinson Nuttall at Hoosier Gym, Knightstown, Ind., 9 a.m.
Neoga at Stewardson-Strasburg Eighth-Grade Tournament, 9 a.m.
Mount Zion, Troy Triad at Teutopolis, 10 a.m.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Eastern Illinois University at Lindenwood, 2 p.m.
Maryland at University of Illinois, TBA

Meat Shoot at Edgewood American Legion Lake
2025-11-15

The History of Dating – Presented by the Teutopolis H.S. Drama Club
2025-11-15, 2025-11-16

Thanksgiving Dinner and Music in Mason
2025-11-16

Fall Breakfast at Shumway
2025-11-16

Sunday's Schedule
2025-11-16
PrintNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Washington at Miami, 8:30 a.m.
Carolina at Atlanta, noon
Tampa Bay at Buffalo, noon
Houston at Tennessee, noon
Chicago at Minnesota, noon
Green Bay at New York Giants, noon
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, noon
Los Angeles Chargers at Jacksonville, noon
Seattle at Los Angeles Rams, 3:25 p.m.
San Francisco at Arizona, 3:50 p.m.
Baltimore at Cleveland, 3:25 p.m.
Kansas City at Denver, 3:25 p.m.
Detroit at Philadelphia, 7:20 p.m.
NASCAR
NASCAR Awards & Champion Celebration, TBD

2nd Annual Merry Little Christmas
2025-11-16

ImpactLife Blood Drive at Effingham Event Center
2025-11-17

Monday's Schedule
2025-11-17
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Girls Basketball
Effingham at Robinson (VARSITY ONLY), 6 p.m.
Brownstown/St. Elmo at Cumberland, 6 p.m.
Neoga at Moweaqua Central A&M, 6 p.m.
Teutopolis vs. Charleston at NAL Tournament in Paris, 6:45 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Boys Basketball
Flora Floyd Henson at Effingham, 6 p.m.
North Clay at Effingham Sacred Heart, 6 p.m.
St. Anthony at Teutopolis, 6 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Windsor, 6 p.m.
Dieterich at Casey-Westfield, 6 p.m.
Jasper County at Hutsonville, 6 p.m.
Pana Sacred Heart at Sigel St. Michael, 6 p.m.
Okaw Valley at Stewardson-Strasburg, 6 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Mattoon at Effingham, 6 p.m.
Effingham Sacred Heart at North Clay, 6 p.m.
Altamont at Charleston, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at South Central, 6 p.m.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Dallas at Las Vegas, 7:15 p.m.

Food Drive Donations for Catholic Charities
2025-11-17

THE CHOSEN - Discussion Group
2025-11-18

Design Effingham’s Christmas Card
2025-11-18
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If you have any questions, please call the City of Effingham Tourism Office at 217-342-5310.

Tuesday's Schedule
2025-11-18
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Girls Basketball
St. Anthony at Dieterich, 6 p.m.
Vandalia at Altamont, 6 p.m.
Fairfield at Newton, 6 p.m.
Oblong at North Clay, 6 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Cerro Gordo, 6:30 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Boys Basketball
Effingham at Charleston, 4:30 p.m.
Mattoon St. John’s at Effingham Sacred Heart, 6 p.m.
Altamont Lutheran at St. Elmo/Brownstown, 6:15 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at St. Pats, 6 p.m.
Jasper County at Paris Mayo, 6 p.m.
Casey-Westfield at Neoga, 6 p.m.
Sigel St. Michael at South Central, 6 p.m.
Windsor at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond, 6 p.m.
Dieterich Seventh-Grade Tournament, TBA
Girls Basketball
Effingham at Robinson Nuttall, 6 p.m.
St. Anthony at North Clay, 6 p.m.
Mattoon at Altamont, 6 p.m.
Greenville at Brownstown/St. Elmo, 6:15 p.m.
Cumberland at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 6 p.m.
Teutopolis at Jasper County, 6 p.m.
South Central at Sigel St. Michael, 6 p.m.

Tuesday's Schedule
2025-11-18
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Girls Basketball
St. Anthony at Dieterich, 6 p.m.
Vandalia at Altamont, 6 p.m.
Fairfield at Newton, 6 p.m.
Oblong at North Clay, 6 p.m.
South Central at Martinsville, 6 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Cerro Gordo, 6:30 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Boys Basketball
Effingham at Charleston, 4:30 p.m.
Mattoon St. John’s at Effingham Sacred Heart, 6 p.m.
Altamont Lutheran at St. Elmo/Brownstown, 6:15 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at St. Pats, 6 p.m.
Jasper County at Paris Mayo, 6 p.m.
Casey-Westfield at Neoga, 6 p.m.
Sigel St. Michael at South Central, 6 p.m.
Windsor at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond, 6 p.m.
Dieterich Seventh-Grade Tournament, TBA
Girls Basketball
Effingham at Robinson Nuttall, 6 p.m.
St. Anthony at North Clay, 6 p.m.
Mattoon at Altamont, 6 p.m.
Greenville at Brownstown/St. Elmo, 6:15 p.m.
Cumberland at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 6 p.m.
Teutopolis at Jasper County, 6 p.m.
South Central at Sigel St. Michael, 6 p.m.

Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions
2025-11-19
PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries distribution dates for November are:

– Tuesday, November 4th , from 4-6p.m., 304 S. West Street, Shumway

– Saturday, November 8th from 9-noon, Mason location

– Tuesday, November 11th , from 4-6p.m., 304 S. West Street, Shumway

– Wednesday, November 12th , from noon to 2p.m., 304 S. West Street, Shumway

– Wednesday, November 19th , from noon to 2p.m., 304 S. West Street, Shumway

– Saturday, November 29th , from 8:30-noon, 304 S. West Street, Shumway

Call 217-240-0059 or go online my-christian-space.com and sign up.

FYI – Families can now start signing up for Locker Blessings, which will be hosted in Shumway on December 27th.

Free Medicare Guidance and Education
2025-11-19
PrintHospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) and Chapter, an independent Medicare adviser, are partnering to offer current and newly eligible Medicare patients free, unbiased consultations on choosing a Medicare plan that best fits their health care needs.
Chapter advisers provide expert, up-to-date information about Medicare Supplement (aka Medigap), Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans. They are trained to assist existing Medicare patients aged 65 or older maintain or change plans during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) beginning Oct. 15 and continuing through Dec. 7. They also offer guidance year-round to patients who become Medicare-eligible on their 65th birthday.
HSHS is committed to ensuring patients and all members of the community have access to compassionate, high-quality health care through all stages of life.
“Choosing a Medicare plan can be overwhelming, with many factors to consider,” said Jeff Sterling, HSHS Vice President of Managed Care. “By leveraging Chapter’s technology and expertise, HSHS aims to provide our patients with the information they need to find the best fit for their needs.”
“Chapter utilizes a state-of-the-art platform to guide patients through the Medicare plan selection process,” said Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz, CEO of Chapter. “HSHS’ Mission to provide compassionate, high-quality health care aligns with our own vision at Chapter. Together, we can help individuals navigate the confusing world of Medicare, ensuring they get the right coverage.”
HSHS patients interested in receiving personalized Medicare guidance can book an appointment online at askchapter.org/hshs or by phone at 855-636-0583. Those interested in learning more about Chapter’s approach to Medicare advice can visit askchapter.org.
For more information about HSHS, visit hshs.org.

National Education Support Professionals (ESP) Day
2025-11-19
PrintJoin us in celebrating National Education Support Professionals (ESP) Day on Wednesday, November 19th!

This is a day to honor the hardworking individuals who are the backbone of our school and ensure our students have a safe, clean, and supportive environment to learn in.

From our bus drivers who safely transport students, to our cafeteria staff who provide nourishing meals, to our custodians who clean and sanitize our buildings, to aides who assist our students who need extra support, and our secretaries who keep our buildings running smoothly.

Every single ESP plays a vital role in our students’ success.

Thank you to all of our incredible ESPs for everything you do for our students and the community.
