Community Calendar

Free Diabetes Education Class Offered by HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology 2025 Class Schedule 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 – […]

The 28th Annual Senior Health & Information Fair will take place on Thursday, May 1st, from 8:30 - 11:30 am. The Fair will be at the Effingham Senior Center, located at 209 South Merchant Street in Effingham. Various vendors will be there, along with a Brunch Bar, door prizes, and so much more!

The VFW Auxiliary Meal will be held on Friday, May 2.  This will be at the Effingham VFW Post 1769 on Veterans Drive. Serving will be from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. Meal Menu:  Pork Loin, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Vegetable, Dessert, plus Coffee, Tea, or Lemonade. Price:  $8.00

Website:  www.illinoisvvmav.org

Are you a Breastfeeding Peer Counsellor or a breastfeeding educator looking for enrichment education? Alyssa Schnell, author of Breastfeeding Without Birthing, will speak on Friday, May 2nd at the Effingham Event Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register before Wednesday, April 23rd to attend in person or by Zoom:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TQ9NZDP  

HSHS St. Anthony's Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness will be hosting the third annual Walk to End Parkinson's Disease!  This event is free to everyone in the community, of any age, to come out and support those with Parkinson's Disease.  Plus there will be bounce houses and activities for children, as well as a free luncheon […]

Clean-up day at Loy Cemetery, in Heartville, will be held on Saturday, May 3, starting at 9:00 a.m. The Annual Meeting will also be held that morning. Rain date will be Saturday, May 10, same time. If you are unable to attend and would like to make a donation, please send to Christine Wendte at […]

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The Gym Bob's Jamboree Show will be held on Sunday, May 4th, beginning at 1pm!  This will be our "All 50's and 60's Show" and we will be featuring all your favorite oldies music, such as Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, and other legends from the 50's and 60's, for the whole family to enjoy, and […]

Website:  www.illinoisvvmav.org

The Teutopolis Monastery Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.  There are 38 small rooms of displays open to visitors on Sunday, May 4. The hours are from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m.  We recommend you come early to see the many unique and interesting articles on display.  Admission for adults is $5.00 and $1.00 for […]

The Effingham Race start/finish will be at the Effingham Performance Center.   This run will support the FREE services offered at the Family Life Center. Register online at https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Effingham/FLC5KRunWalkforLife , or stop by the office at 605 Eden Avenue in Effingham.

Centenary United Methodist Church is located at 203 East Grove Avenue in Effingham

Free 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 […]

The Toledo Spring Festival will be held Thursday through Sunday, May 15 - 18. Features include Pageants, a Parade, Car Show, Vendors, Live Music, Beer Tent, Food, Scavenger Hunt, and more! Plus, Luehrs Ideal Rides will be on the Midway for the 68th consecutive year. Follow us on Facebook at:  Toledo Spring Festival.

St. Anthony's Savvy Senior Program and Luncheon Series returns to the Effingham Senior Center on Thursday, May 15th at 11:00am.  The program features Dr. Jeff Brummer, Medical director of HSHS's St. Anthony's Wound Healing Center. Free blood pressure screenings will be offered prior to the presentation. Wound Care Bingo to be played after the presentation. […]

The Toledo Spring Festival will be held Thursday through Sunday, May 15 - 18. Features include Pageants, a Parade, Car Show, Vendors, Live Music, Beer Tent, Food, Scavenger Hunt, and more! Plus, Luehrs Ideal Rides will be on the Midway for the 68th consecutive year. Follow us on Facebook at:  Toledo Spring Festival.

The VFW Auxiliary will be hosting a meal on Friday, May 16, from 5:00 - 6:30pm.  This will be at the Effingham VFW Post 1769 on Veterans Drive Meal Menu:  Oven-Fried Chicken, Chicken & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Vegetable, Dessert, plus Coffee, Tea, or Lemonade Price:  $8.00

The Toledo Spring Festival will be held Thursday through Sunday, May 15 - 18. Features include Pageants, a Parade, Car Show, Vendors, Live Music, Beer Tent, Food, Scavenger Hunt, and more! Plus, Luehrs Ideal Rides will be on the Midway for the 68th consecutive year. Follow us on Facebook at:  Toledo Spring Festival.

The Toledo Spring Festival will be held Thursday through Sunday, May 15 - 18. Features include Pageants, a Parade, Car Show, Vendors, Live Music, Beer Tent, Food, Scavenger Hunt, and more! Plus, Luehrs Ideal Rides will be on the Midway for the 68th consecutive year. Follow us on Facebook at:  Toledo Spring Festival.

Free to Seniors over 60

For more information, call Jim Weiss at 217-663-0133.

DCS 5th Annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament in Effingham, is on May 31st.  It is a co-ed basketball tournament, so boys and girls can play in this tournament. There are three groups to register for.  Group one consists of 5th-6th graders.  Group two consists of 7th-8th graders.  Group three consists of ages 16 and […]