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, 2026-08-12
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
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Cumberland County Fair
2026-08-08, 2026-08-09, 2026-08-10, 2026-08-11, 2026-08-12, 2026-08-13, 2026-08-14

St. Anthony Parish Picnic
2026-08-09

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.

Red Cross Blood Drives
2026-08-11, 2026-08-13
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.

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.

Wednesday's Schedule
2026-08-12
PrintJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
St. Anthony at Mount Zion, 4 p.m.
Eidson at Effingham, 4:15 p.m.
Vandalia at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Newton St. Thomas, 4:30 p.m.
North Clay at Cisne, 4:15 p.m.
Softball
Neoga at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Washington, 5:45 p.m.
Philadelphia at St. Louis Cardinals, 1:15 p.m.

Food Pantry at Calvary Baptist Church
2026-08-12
PrintThe Food Pantry at Calvary Baptist Church in Effingham will be taking orders for bags of food on Monday August 10th from 4:00 – 5:30. Call 217-342-6671 to place your order.
Drive-up pickup is on Wednesday, August 12th, between 4:00 – 5:00.
Call 217-342-6671 to place an order. Everyone in need of assistance is encouraged to call.

Women's Pro Baseball League
2026-08-12 - 2026-08-16
PrintThe Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) has officially begun its historic, inaugural 2026 season. The league’s four teams – New York, Boston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles – are taking the field at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield.
The Regular Season runs through September 6th, with all games being played Wednesday through Sunday, with most games starting at 6:30 p.m.
Following the regular-season finale on September 6th, the postseason will begin on Wednesday, September 9th. The winners advance to a best-of-5 Championship Series starting September 16th, culminating in the crowning of the first WPBL Champion.
The WPBL is the only professional women’s baseball league in the United States. The League is co-founded by baseball pioneer, Justine Siegal, who is the first woman to coach a professional men’s baseball team and to pitch batting practice in Major League Baseball.
For more information on the WPBL, visit www.womensprobaseballleague.com.

Treasure Market at V.S.M.
2026-08-13, 2026-08-14
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For those with a booth, bring your own tables for set up.

Crouch Art on Display at Library
2026-08-13

Evening Tech Drop In at Library
2026-08-13

Cajun-Creole, Rock, and Kids Music at Evergreen Hollow Park
2026-08-13
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Join us for a GREAT night of music in Evergreen Hollow Park!!!
Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp – A Cajun-Creole Honkytonk Party driven by the Grateful Dead of Creole Music!
Family Tradition – a local band playing good ol’ classic southern rock
Mr. Bill – Bill Poss’s kid show with great sing-alongs, to open!
All-ages – kids love playing on the playgrounds & wooded trails while the family relaxes on the lawn, enjoying music you can hear all over the park.
Feel free to bring lawn games, or just a lawn chair or blanket to relax & enjoy.
We plan to have some food & drink for purchase (cash is king).
Tips for the bands and donations to Poss Music Works NFP (a 501(c)3 nonprofit) are always appreciated.
HUGE thanks for the support of Effingham County Visitors Bureau & Illinois Arts Council for making this event possible!!
