EIU Homecoming Week
Eastern Illinois University 600 Lincoln Ave., CharlestonEastern Illinois University encourages the entire EIU Family and interested community residents to save the dates from October 19 through October 24, 2026 to celebrate Homecoming 2026 in Charleston, Illinois.
Glik’s 129th Anniversary Sale Event
Gliks 1302 Ave of Mid America, EffinghamGlik’s is celebrating 129 years! Join us for sales all week, Give Back Thursday benefiting E.A.R.S., and The Traveling Mug coffee truck here 10am-2pm on Saturday! Questions? Call (217) 342-9503
Community Blood Drive @ Lake Land College
Lake Land College - Foundation & Alumni Center 5001 Lake Land Blvd., Mattoon
Ribbon Cutting & Grand Re-Opening @ Deb’s Catering
Deb's Catering 9 Do It Drive, AltamontOne year after a fire forced Deb’s Catering to close its doors, they’re ready to celebrate their reopening! Stop by the Open House on Friday, October 23 from 5–7 p.m.
CSS Art Auction & Community Celebration
Teutopolis Banquet Hall 201 S Pearl St., TeutopolisJoin CSS on Friday, October 23, 2026, for the CSS Art Auction & Community Celebration, an evening celebrating local artists with disabilities and our community of difference makers! Festivities begin