12/1/10 - 12/25/10
Wonderland In Lights
The Wonderland in Lights drive-thru lights display brings Community Park alive with Christmas spirit. Scenes including Santa and his reindeer, Toy Land, and a lighted Naticity are certain to get even Scrooge into the spirits of the holiday.
5 to 9 pm, Sunday to Thursday; 5 to 10pm, Friday and Saturday
Community Park, E. Temple Ave., Effingham.
For more information call, 1-800-772-0750.
12/1/10 - 12/31/10
Twinkling Lights Tour
A three-community light tour.
For more information, call 800-772-0750 or 800-500-6286 or visit one of these sites:
www.MattoonIllinois.org,
www.LakeShelbyville.com
12/4/10 - 12/5/10
Christmas Trees at Dr. Wright’s House Fundraiser
Beautifully decorated Christmas trees provided by the Altamont Chamber of Commerce fill the historic Wright House.
1pm to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday
North Main Street and West Jackson Avenue, Altamont.
For more information, call 618-483-6397 or visit website.
12/4/10
Jingle Bells Run
Get bundled up for a run with Santa Claus at the annual Jingle Bells Run, which includes a 5K run/5K walk.
Registration begins at 8:30 am; Race starts at 10 am
St. Anthony Grade School Parish Hall, 412 North Third
For more information, call 217-347-5329.
12/12/10
Farm Toy Show
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Find a variety of farm toys from tractors to combines to equipment at this annual event.
9am to 3 pm Sunday
Knights of Columbus building, 1501 W. Fayette Ave., Effingham.
For more information, call 217-342-6565.
12/11/10
Santa Arrives
Let Santa decide if you've been bad or good. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys-for-Tots and get a free picture with the jolly elf.
The Harley Barn Legacy Harley Davidson, 1315 Althoff Avenue, Effingham.
For more information, call Robbi at 217-342-3494 or visit website.
