Red Cross Blood Drives
2026-08-06, 2026-08-11
PrintRed Cross Blood Drives in August:
8/6, Thursday, Knights of Columbus Hall – Newton, Noon – 5:30 PM
8/11, Tuesday, Grace United Methodist Church – Fellowship Hall, Neoga, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
8/13, Thursday, Flora Church of the Nazarene – Gym, Noon – 5:00 PM
8/16, Sunday, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club – Parish Hall, 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM
8/17, Monday, St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church – Parish Center, Sainte Marie, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
8/18, Tuesday, Mason Christian Church Annex – Gym, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
8/20, Thursday, Oblong Municipal Building – Main, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
8/25, Tuesday, J&J Gaming-1300 Building – Conference Room, Effingham, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
8/26, Wednesday, Dieterich High School – Cafeteria, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
8/27, Thursday, Neal Center YMCA – gym, Toledo, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
8/31, Monday, Clay City High School – Gym, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Come to give blood in August for a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email. Terms: rcblood.org/August.

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

Little Wabash Longbeard NWTF Banquet
2026-08-07
PrintLittle Wabash Longbeard NWTF Banquet
Friday, August 7th
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. at the Effingham Event Center
For more information, call Alan Davis 217-821-6033

Golf Benefit for EIU Student-Athletes
2026-08-07
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Call Amber May at 309-287-9303 for sponsorship opportunities or to register a team.

4-H Show Schedule - Effingham County Fair
2026-08-07, 2026-08-08
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Community Showcase at Effingham County Fair
2026-08-07
PrintCommunity Showcase at Effingham County Fair
Sunday, August 2 at 2:30 only:
Machine Applique – Mari Grupe – Schallerts Sewing Center

Monday, August 3 at 3:30 and 5:30
What’s The Buzz – Josh and Tera Bell – Bell’s Bees

Tuesday, August 4 at 3:30 and 5:30
Today’s Victory Garden – Effingham County Master Gardeners

Wednesday, August 5 at 3:30 and 5:30
Let’s Eat Food – Valena Soltwedel

Thursday, August 6 at 3:30 and 5:30
Cut It Out – Cricut 101 – Julie Hicks

Friday, August 7 at 3:30 and 5:30
Greeting Cards – Thoughtful and Handmade – Carolyn Myers

Effingham County Fair Event Schedule
2026-08-07, 2026-08-08

Friday's Schedule
2026-08-07
PrintEFFINGHAM COUNTY FAIR
Harness Racing, noon
LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3
2-Year-Old Topline
3-Year-Old Topline
3-Year-Old & Older Topline
2-Year-Old & Older Topline
Amateur Driving Race
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Softball
Jasper County at Effingham, 4:15 p.m.
Altamont at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
Dieterich at Paris Crestwood, 4:30 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Neoga B Game, 4:30 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Kansas City, 7:10 p.m.
Colorado at St. Louis Cardinals, 7:15 p.m.

Here, There and Everywhere with Jay Daniels
2026-08-07

Effingham Farmer’s Market
2026-08-08
PrintThe 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.

Jennie Ashley Memorial Badge Tournament
2026-08-08

St. Anthony Parish Picnic
2026-08-08, 2026-08-09

Teutopolis Recycling Event
2026-08-08

Saturday's Schedule
2026-08-08
PrintJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Softball
St. Anthony at Jasper County, 10 a.m.
Sullivan at Neoga, noon
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Kansas City, 6:10 p.m.
Colorado at St. Louis Cardinals, 6:15 p.m.
NASCAR
Hy-Vee Perks 250 at Iowa Speedway, 3:30 p.m.

FRIENDS Trivia for F.A.C.E.
2026-08-08
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Could this BE any more fun?
Fine Arts County of Effingham (FACE) invites you to join us for a FRIENDS-Themed Trivia Night Fundraiser! Gather your favorite friends, coworkers, and trivia buffs and get ready for an evening filled with laughter, friendly competition, and all things FRIENDS. Whether you know every episode by heart, can quote Chandler’s sarcasm on demand, or still debate whether Ross and Rachel were really on a break, this event is for you! Test your knowledge of the beloved sitcom while enjoying great company, exciting prizes, and plenty of memorable moments.
No need to make a reservation—tickets will be available for purchase at the door. So grab your Central Perk crew and come spend the evening with us. As Phoebe might say, “It’s gonna be a moo point if you miss it!”
Proceeds from the event will help support the ongoing programs and community arts initiatives of Fine Arts County of Effingham (FACE).
FRIENDS Trivia Night Fundraiser Tickets available at the door.
Teams, friends, families, and coworkers welcome!
Prizes, fun, and FRIENDS-themed trivia all night long. We’ll be there for you… will you be there for us?
Hosted by Fine Arts County of Effingham (FACE).

Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions
2026-08-08, 2026-08-11
PrintHere are the next dates for Enduring Freedom Ministries free distributions:
Tuesday, August 4, from 4-6 p.m., with hot meals, clothing, laundry, haircuts, and groceries, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school)
Saturday, August 8, from 9-11:15 a.m., with groceries, Mason location at 861 E. Washington (Mason Civic Center)
Tuesday, August 11, from 4-6 p.m., with hot meals, clothing, laundry, haircuts, and groceries, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school)
Wednesday, August 12, from noon-2 p.m., with hot meals, clothing, laundry, haircuts, and groceries, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school)
Wednesday, August 19, from noon-2 p.m., with hot meals, clothing, laundry, haircuts, and groceries, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school)
Saturday, August 29 from 8:30 a.m. to noon., with hot meals, clothing, laundry, haircuts, and groceries, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school)
Phone 217-240-0059 or 217-868-5293 to sign up or go online and set a time that works best for you at www.my-christian-space.com

Tractor/Truck Pull - T-Town Knights of Columbus
2026-08-08

Cumberland County Fair
2026-08-08, 2026-08-09, 2026-08-10

Sunday's Schedule
2026-08-09
PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Kansas City, 1:10 p.m.
Colorado at St. Louis Cardinals, 1:15 p.m.
NASCAR
Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol at Iowa Speedway, 1:30 p.m.

Back To School Clinics with Effingham County Health Department
2026-08-10, 2026-08-11

Free Back-to-School Haircuts
2026-08-10

Monday's Schedule
2026-08-10
PrintJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Softball
Effingham at Mount Zion (DH), 4:30 p.m.
St. Anthony at Sigel St. Michael, 4:30 p.m.
Effingham Sacred Heart at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
St. Elmo/Brownstown at Cumberland, TIME MOVED TO 6:30 P.M.
South Central at Dieterich, 4:30 p.m.
North Clay at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
Okaw Valley at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Philadelphia at St. Louis Cardinals, 6:45 p.m.

Tuesday's Schedule
2026-08-11
PrintJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Softball
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Cumberland at Dieterich, 4:30 p.m.
St. Elmo/Brownstown at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
Sigel St. Michael at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Richland County, 4:30 p.m.
Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
Altamont at Vandalia, TIME CHANGED TO 6 P.M.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Washington, 5:45 p.m.
Philadelphia at St. Louis Cardinals, 6:45 p.m.
