12/5/08 - 12/25/08
Wonderland In Lights
This drive-through Christmas Light Display is open:
Sunday – Thursday 5 pm to 9 pm;
Friday – Saturday 5 pm to 10 pm.
Community Park, E. Temple Ave., Effingham.
Santa visits the display every Saturday night to greet visitors.
For more information call, 1-800-772-0750.

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12/1/08 - 12/31/08
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.VisitEffinghamIl.com,
www.MattoonIllinois.org,
www.LakeShelbyville.com

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12/5/08 - 12/6/08
Christmas Drive Thru
The “Drive Thru” will depict the life of Christ from His birth to His resurrection, concluding with an Angel Choir. 6 to 9 pm.
Cornerstone Church of Christ, 1007 South Willow, Effingham, IL 62401.
For more information, call 217-342-6770.

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12/6/08 - 12/7/08
Christmas Trees at Dr. Wright’s House Fundraiser
The event, from 1 pm to 5 pm at Dr. C. M. Wright house, will be decorated with trees provided by Altamont Chamber of Commerce members.
The home is located at North Main Street and West Jackson Avenue, Altamont.
For more information, call 618-483-6397.

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12/6/08
Jingle Bells Run
This 5K run/5K walk starts at 10 am.
St. Anthony Grade School Parish Hall, 412 North Third, Effingham, IL 62401.
For more information, call 217-347-5329.

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12/7/08
Annual F.A.C.E. Christmas Concert
The F.A.C.E. Community Singers provide the area with a beautiful and inspirational Christmas concert 2:30 pm.
1906 S. Fourth Street, Effingham, IL
For more information, call 217-342-4415 or visit website.

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12/14/08
Farm Toy Show
This event is held from 9 am to 3 pm
Knights of Columbus building, 1501 W. Fayette Ave., Effingham.
For more information, call 217-342-6565.