4/2/11
Blessing of the Bikes
Meet at the Cross in Effingham at 10:30 am for this time honored tradition and start the riding season off right. Enjoy a short ride back to Legacy Harley-Davidson for food and fun.
The Harley Barn Legacy Harley Davidson, 1315 Althoff Avenue, Effingham.
For more information, call Robbi at 217-342-3494 or visit website.
4/3/11
Easter Sunrise Service
Easter Sunrise Service given by the Effingham Ministerial Association.
6:00 am
The Cross, Effingham, IL 62401
For more information, call 217-254-6743.
4/3/11
Monastery Museum
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
A collection of articles used by the friars including books from the 1700’s and Bibles in 12 languages.
Route 40, East & South Garrott Street, Teutopolis, IL 62467.
For more information, call 217-857-3586.
4/2/11
Annual Lake Sara Dam Run
The Run will include a 5K run/5K walk, 8-mile run and a kiddy run starting from the Lake Sara Dam, 5 miles NW of Effingham. The event includes a food fair sposored by local businesses.
Registration is from 8 to 9:30 am.
Lake Sara Dam, Effingham
For more information, call 217-347-5843 or 217-347-8799.
4/2/11
Ballard Trail Run
Runners can participate in a 5K, 10K, one-mile competitive run, or one-mile fun run at this year's event.
8 am to 2 pm; set-up at 7 am
Ballard Nature Center, Exit 82, 5253 East US Hwy 40, Altamont.
For more information, call 217-259-9112.
4/16/11
National Fishing Lure Collector Club Antique Fishing Tackle Show
This is the place to buy, sell, and trade old fishing tackle. They will have some of the best tackle collections from the Midwest states on hand for this show. The National Fishing Lure Collectors Clubs primary goal is the preservation old fishing tackle.
9 am to 2 pm
The Knights of Columbus Building, 1501 W. Fayette Ave. in Effingham.
For more information, contact Dave Boyer, 217-644-2294 or
Brent Vonderheide, 217-868-2427.
4/18/10- 4/24/10
Fine Arts Show
Reception & Awards on the 17th. Showing starts on the 18th.
Village Square Mall, 51 Village Square Mall, Effingham
For more information, call 217-925-5161.
4/23/10
Arts & Hearts
Live rt Auction, Community Information Booths, Sidewalk Chalk Art, & Effingham Food Fair can be enjoyed at this fun filled event
5 to 8 pm
Historic Effingham County Courthouse
For more information, call 217-342-5310.
4/24/10
Effingham Artisan Fair
Explore what over 40 artisans from across the region have to offer from paintings and pottery to jewelry and sculptures.
10 to 4 pm
Historic Effingham County Courthouse
For more information, call 217-342-5310.
4/23/11
Easter Eggstravaganza -WXEF Presents
Doors open at 8:30 am with exhibits from area businesses and organizations. Don't miss the Diaper Derby, and Pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Starts at 8:30am
Keller Convention Center, 1202 N. Keller Dr., Effingham, IL 62401.
For more information, call 217-347-5115.
4/24/11
Annual Champagne Easter Brunch
The Brunch begins at 9:30 am and goes until 1:30pm in the Keller Convention Center's Grand Ballroom. It will feature over 50 dilicious dishes, as well as our special dessert table. The Kids will be delighted at their own knee high buffet, and of course the Easter Bunny!
9:30 am-1:30 pm
Keller Convention Center, 1202 N. Keller Dr., Effingham, IL 62401.
For reservations, call 217-347-5115.
4/30/11
Sweatin' to the Oldies 5
Come enjoy a day of square and round dancing. Plus square dancing workshops followed at 5:30pm by a catered buffet-style BBQ meal for all pre-registered dancers.
1111 Henrietta Ave., Fairfield Inn & Suites, Effingham
For more information, call 618-548-0125.
