6/1/08 - 6/29/08
Dr. Charles M. Wright House
Dr. Wright built the Renaissance Revival brick house in 1889. The house is open to the public each Sunday in June, July and August from 2 pm to 4 pm.
Tours may also be set up by calling 618-483-6397.
Admission - adults $4, students (6 - 18 yrs) $1.
Corner of North Main Street & West Jackson Avenue, Altamont, IL 52411.
For more information, call 618-483-6216.
6/7/08
Women in the Outdoors
“Woman in the Outdoors” is a Little Wabash Longbeards Local Event.
It is an outdoor educational opportunity.
Ballard Nature Center, 5253 East US Hwy 40, Altamont, IL 62411.
For more information call Ron Esker or Marge Shubert at 217-857-3290 or
217-536-6596, or e-mail
Marge.
6/6/08
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.
6/6/08 - 6/8/08
Father’s Day Flea Market
Opens at 10 am and ends at 9 pm.
Village Square Mall, South Route 45, Effingham, IL 62401.
For more information, call 217-347-0623.
6/6/08 - 6/8/08
2008 HOG Rally
The Harley-Davidson Owners Group Rally will be held in Effingham.
Events include HOG activities and an Effingham Food Court.
For more information, visit
wesite.
6/6/08
Birthday Bash
Legacy-Harley Davidson is celebrating its fourth birthday in style with Bubba Blackwell, fireworks and much more.
Legacy HarleyDavidson, 1315 Althoff Ave., Effingham.
For more information, call 217-342-3494.
6/11/08
IHSRA Kick-Off
The event will be held from 5 to 8 pm on the courthouse lawn in downtown Effingham, just off of Jefferson Street by the courthouse. Festivities include a Bar-B-Q cookout, a rodeo parade, a downtown shootout, and live music.
For more information, call 618-483-6176 or 800-772-0750.
6/12/08 - 6/14/08
2008 Illinois High School Rodeo State Finals
High School rodeo student athletes from throughout the state compete for the opportunity to advance to National Finals.
Advance tickets available at several locations.
Ticket prices and events schedule are subject to change.
Effingham County Fairgrounds, Altamont, IL.
For more information, call 618-483-6176.
6/13/08 - 6/14/08
National Road Spring Festival
The communities along the National Road Scenic Byway celebrate the history of the Road and the region.
For more information, call toll free 888-268-0042 or visit
website.
6/14/08
Crossroads Dash
This 15k/5k run and 5k walk is sponsored by the Effingham Central Business Group.
Registration beings at 6:30 a.m. at the
First Baptist Church, 213 W. Fayette Ave., Effingham.
For more information, call Pat at 217-342-4147 or visit
website.
6/14/08
J.A.K.E.S. (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge Ethics Sportsmanship)
“J.A.K.E.S.” is a Little Wabash Longbeards Local Event. It is an outdoor educational opportunity open to boys and girls 17 years old and younger.
Ballard Nature Center, 5253 East US Hwy 40, Altamont, IL 62411.
For more information, call 217-536-6596 or 217-857-3290.
6/29/08
Cutting Edge 1/2 Classic
This event includes 2006 a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run.
It is held at Lake Sara, Effingham.
For more information, call 217-347-3739.
