Calendar of Events
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Locker Blessings Wish-List
Enduring Freedom Ministries is accepting donations for its Locker Blessings Wish-List event for ages 1-16 years old. General Suggestions: health & beauty items, books, puzzles for all ages, blankets, bibles, colors books & crayons, & jewelry for teens Little Girl Ideas: dolls, Barbie's, pretend food with shopping carts, pop-its, paint sets, etc. Little Boy Ideas:
Effingham County Christmas Store Kids Coat Drive
Dan Hecht Chevrolet Toyota is partnering with Effingham County Fish and Catholic Charities Christmas Store to collect new and gently used CHILDREN'S only winter coats (sizes infant - age 12) as well as new hats, gloves and scarves for the Effingham County Fish & Catholic Charities Christmas Store. Dan Hecht will give each person a
Listen to the Lights 2021
A variety of holiday songs for your enjoyment, all sequenced by different members of the SDS team. Shows run approximately every 32 minutes. While you're here make sure to tune your radio to 90.5 FM to listen along. Dates: Nov. 19-Jan. 6 Times: 5:30 – 11:00pm Daily Stay tuned to our Facebook page for show schedules
Wonderland in Lights: 2021
Back and brighter than ever, the City of Effingham Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is thrilled to announce another year of the Wonderland in Lights! Each year, Community Park is transformed into a wintery spectacle. Wonderland in Lights, a drive-through light display, features a variety of whimsical holiday scenes including reindeer flight school, Santa and
Legacy Harley-Davidson Annual Toy Drive
It's time to fill the sleigh again with the Legacy Harley-Davidson Annual Toy Drive! Starting November 26 - December 18, we will be accepting new or gently used toys for distribution to local families in need. Those who donate will receive 10% off any Legacy Licensed apparel. Law Tigers wishes the children a Merry Christmas!
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Letters from Santa
Children 12 & under are able to receive a personalized letter from Santa. Parents are asked to fill out an online form for each child. The final day to submit a request is December 13. Request a Santa letter Santa letters courtesy of Tracy A. Willenborg
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Food Drive at Crossroads Bank
You can help by bringing your non-perishable items to the 2000 S Banker Street or 806 N Keller Drive locations by December 20th. All food collected will be donated to Enduring Freedom Ministries in Shumway.
Hometown Christmas 2021
Schedule: Friday, December 3, 5p-9p Ice Skating* & Food Vendors 6p St. Anthony Choir 6:30p Lighting of the Tree Saturday, December 4, 11a-9p 10a-2p Effingham County Cultural Center & Museum Association Open for Tours 11a-1p Lunch with Santa at Joe's Pizza & Pasta 11a-4p Mistletoe Market 12-9p Ice Skating* & Food Vendors 12p Snowball Drop
First Friday Luncheon – Economic Forecast
Join us for the December First Friday Luncheon at the Keller Convention Center. Topic: Economic Forecast for our County Featured Speakers from:Â Todd Hull, City of Effingham Rick Parks, First National Bank of Waterloo Alex Steppe, RE/MAX Key Advantage Featured Charity: Molly Bushue - FISH/Catholic Charities Molly will share details on how you can help
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Breakfast with Santa!
Celebrate the holiday season with the annual Breakfast with Santa sponsored by the Unit 40 Education Foundation. Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast served with a side of rope sausage, coffee, juice, or milk. Kids will especially enjoy creating a specialty Snowman Pancake. Curb-side carryout available! (drinks not included) There will be a Santa Shoppe for
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EVAPCO Greenup – Walk In Wednesdays
Learn more about everything EVAPCO has to offer at one of our Walk In Wednesdays! You can come in any time between 8a-4p to meet the team, fill out an application, conduct interviews on the spot, and even receive job offers. This is your opportunity to start a career with an employee-owned company. We hope
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Mary Poppins Jr. presented by Effingham Junior High
EJHS Fall Musical presents Mary Poppins Jr. Dates: Thursday, December 9 @ 7pm Friday, December 10 @ 7pm Saturday, December 11 @ 7pm Sunday, December 12 @ 2pm Tickets are $8.00 and are on sale in the Main Office at EJHS before/after school and during lunch hours. All seats are reserved.Â
Legacy Harley-Davidson 12 Days of Christmas
Each regular business day, beginning on December 9th through December 24th, Legacy Harley-Davidson will host a daily deal and big savings leading up to the Holidays. Stop by and get in on this sale!
EVAPCO Newton – Walk In Wednesdays
Learn more about everything EVAPCO has to offer at one of our Walk In Wednesdays! You can come in any time between 10:00AM-4:00PM to meet the team, fill out an application, conduct interviews on the spot, and even receive job offers. This is your opportunity to start a career with an employee-owned company. We hope
Kid’s Night w/ Santa – Listen to the Lights
Bring the kids and enjoy a holiday show with a variety of kids' songs. Shows will run every 15 minutes and is free to the public. Santa will be here to hand out coloring books and crayons for the kids while supplies last. Due to COVID restrictions, we ask that you remain in your vehicle.
Effingham County Museum Historic Lecture Series: Wolff Family Farm
2021-2022 Season of the Historic Lecture Series coordinated by Lo Ella Baker Historic Lecture #2 Topic: Wolff Family Farm: 1917-Current Speaker:Â Lynn Wolff family No cost to attend. Lecture will be on the second level of the Museum. Doors open at 6:30p. Questions should be directed to Linda at lruholl46@gmail.com or 217-600-3532. Masks & distancing within
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Ribbon Cutting @ Gentle Care Consultants, LLC
Please join us in welcoming new business, Gentle Care Consultants, LLC, to the Chamber! Gentle Care Consultants, LLC is a cottage independent clinic owned by Shelly Kuhns. It was started in 2019 and was originally housed in the East Pointe Center (Agracel) Building in Effingham. They moved to 602 W Franklin Ave in Effingham on
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7th Annual Christmas Craft & Vendor Show
You're invited to the 7th Annual All I Want for Christmas Craft Show!! NO ADMISSION FEE! Gift Card Giveaways!! 90+ Booths to shop, including: Doterra Hickory Hill Dips & Pork Rinds Damsel in Defense Crafty O’s Tupperware Lula Roe Joan’s Candy’s Thirty One Tabberts Treasure’s Norwex Krafts and Smores Scentsy Little Bit of Frost Color
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Blood Drive – HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital
HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital will host a Community Blood Drive from12:30 pm to 5:30 pm on Tuesday, December 14th at 503 N. Maple, inside Auditorium, Enter through the Pre‑Surgical entrance door on the north side of the hospital. What: HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital Community Blood Drive When: Tuesday, December 14th, 12:30 pm ‑
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Reaching Rural Veterans – Veteran Appreciation Event (monthly)
All Veterans will receive 60 lbs of groceries! Where: Enduring Freedom Ministries, 304 Southwest St. :, IL When: The 3rd Wednesday of each month from Noon - 2:00 pm Who: A special event for all Veterans! What: INFORMATION will be available for Veteran services, FREE GIVEAWAYS, DRAWINGS, and GIFT CARDS! Contact Vickie for more information
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Santa at Crossroads Bank!
Come meet Santa at Crossroads Bank (2000 S Banker St. Effingham, IL) December 18th! Take pictures with Santa and tell him what is on your list. Kids of all ages are welcome. Santa also will be checking for who is naughty or nice!