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SUMMARY:Discovery Christian School: Accepting New Student Applications
DESCRIPTION:Discovery Christian School is excited to welcome new students for the 2025-2026 academic year! \nHow to Apply:Interested families should email the school office with their child’s name and the grade they will be entering. Once received\, the office will provide a link to complete the online registration process. \n🔹 If a grade level is full\, families will have the option to join the waiting list. \nEnroll here: https://discoverychristianschools.com/k-8-enrollment \nWe look forward to welcoming new students to our school community!
URL:https://effinghamcountychamber.com/event/accepting-new-student-applications/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Events
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SUMMARY:Walk to End Parkinson's
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URL:https://effinghamcountychamber.com/event/walk-to-end-parkinsons/
LOCATION:Workman Sports and Wellness Complex\, 1301 N Maple St.\, Effingham\, IL\, 62401
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Events
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SUMMARY:Become a Foster Parent
DESCRIPTION:Let It Be Us offers a series of virtual educational events on topics surrounding Foster Care and Adoption in the State of Illinois. Our Live Foster Parent Recruitment Events are the in-person portion of this series. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you interested in learning more about the Illinois child welfare system\, what it means to be a foster parent\, and how to get started? If yes\, join us for this informative fireside chat with Lutheran Child & Family Services\,  the second-largest community-based child welfare agency in Illinois\, dedicated to improving the well-being of people across the state by protecting children\, strengthening families and building futures for those who have experienced trauma.\n\n\nIf you are licensed or not yet licensed\, live in O’Fallon\, Bellville\, Mt. Vernon\, Waterloo\, and surrounding areas\, you are encouraged to join us!\n\nThis event is located at the Lutheran Child & Family Services O’Fallon Office – 711 Insight Avenue\, O’Fallon\, Illinois 62269. Questions may be directed to Cathy Newbury at cathynewbury@letitbeus.org.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public\nAccess to this event is completely IN-PERSON\, no virtual options\nRegistration for this event is required\nDuring the event\, attendees will have the opportunity for questions & answer\, to meet caseworkers\, to hear from experienced foster parents.\n\nLutheran Child & Family Services is committed to being supportive and responsive in collaborating with foster parents in serving children’s needs.  They provide: \n\nA Lutheran Child & Family Services team to provide guidance and support.\nHealth insurance for children placed in your home.\nTherapy\, counseling\, academic counseling and special education services when needed.\nTraining programs\, support groups and newsletters geared to foster families.\nMonthly financial support for the foster children’s basic needs\, including food\, clothing and housing costs.\nFunding for daycare\, after-school care\, and extracurricular activities including sports and art programs for eligible children in foster care.
URL:https://effinghamcountychamber.com/event/become-a-foster-parent/
LOCATION:LCFS Office – O’Fallon\, IL\, 711 Insight Ave.\, O'Fallon\, IL\, 62269
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Unit 40 Mentoring Program Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:The Effingham Unit 40 Mentoring Advisory Board will hold its 7th annual Trivia Night! \nDate: Saturday\, May 3rd \nLocation: Effingham Event Center located at 1501 W Fayette Avenue\, Effingham\, IL 62401 \nTime: Doors open at 6:00PM with the contest beginning at 7:00PM \nTheme: Kentucky Derby \nCost:\n$200 for an 8 person team\n***Limited to 40 tables competing***\nThere will be mulligans available for purchase.\n \nPurchase tickets. \nPrizes:\nPrizes will be given for best decorated table\, best team name\, and best costume! \nRaffle:\n$1\,000 raffle sponsored by Ginger Ale’s\n$10 raffle tickets (available for purchase at event\, online or from a board member) \nFood & Beverage:\nSnacks will be available for purchase by Ginger Ale’s or you may bring your own!\nAlcoholic beverages and soft drinks will be available for purchase. \nEvent Contact:\nAbbey Nosbisch\, aknosbisch@gmail.com \nNote:\nProceeds from this event benefit the Effingham Unit 40 Mentoring Program. \nTrivia is not limited to just Kentucky Derby themed questions. \nFollow our event on Facebook!
URL:https://effinghamcountychamber.com/event/unit-40-mentoring-program-trivia-night/
LOCATION:Effingham Event Center\, 1501 W. Fayette Ave\, Effingham\, IL\, 62401
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Events
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