Arts and Hearts to Again Be Part of Effingham Artisan Fair

The 2014 Annual Artisan Fair is just around the corner, and committees have been busy planning for the annual event.

Like last year, the Vision 2020 Retail/Tourism Committee is hosting the "Arts & Hearts" event that will give local not-for-profit and community groups an opportunity to inform community members about their organization and to raise funds for their cause. Whether it is selling items, hosting a raffle, or just providing information, the committee hopes groups will join in efforts to promote the community. Space for this event is FREE to all not-for-profit organizations.

The not-for-profit portion of the event will be 5 - 8 p. m. Friday, May 9, on the Effingham County Courthouse Museum lawn in downtown Effingham. The area will be open for groups to set up beginning at 2 p. m. on that Friday. Other activities that evening include wine and beer tasting, a live art auction, sidewalk chalk art, Can-Do-Art, TREC tricycle races, artist soft opening, and a local food fair, among other activities.

If you would like further information, please contact Jodi Jackson at (217) 342-5305 or by email at jacksonj@ci.effingham.il.us. Deadline to participate is April 11.