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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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.
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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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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!
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
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
Business After Hours @ Village Wine & Spirits
Network with other Chamber members at Village After Hours for our first December Business After Hours! Enjoy drinks, hors d'oeuvres, & product sampling. Register for giveaways, preview holiday gift ideas, and tour the event & meeting rooms!
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.
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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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Business After Hours @ Grunloh Building
Network with other Chamber members at Grunloh Building, Inc. for the last Business After Hours of 2021! Enjoy delicious appetizers, refreshing beverages, & interesting conversation!
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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!