CURRENT EVENTS

Friday, 11/23/07 - Tuesday, 12/25/07

Wonderland-in-Lights

See Santa in the chimney, the Nativity, and many, many other animated and non-animated winter lights on display. Brochures available. Motorcoach tours welcome!

Hours are Sunday - Thursday 5pm - 9pm, Friday and Saturday 5pm - 10pm.
The display opened November 23, 2007.

Community Park, Temple Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401
For more info call 217-342-5310 or 800-772-0750

Saturday, 11/24/07 - Sunday, 11/25/07

Christmas Trees at Dr. Wright's House Fundraiser

The Christmas Trees at Dr. Wright's House event has been extended to two weekends. The 18 room Dr. C.M. Wright house will be decorated with trees provided by Altamont Chamber of Commerce members.

The public may tour the house and see the trees on Saturday and Sunday, November 24 and 25, 2007 from 1 tp 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, December 1 and 2, from 1 to 5 p.m . Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for students.

As part of the fundraiser event, Midland State Bank has donated a festive decorated Christmas Tree. The tree may be seen at the bank's location inside Martin's IGA Plus before November 23. Purchase raffle tickets for the tree at Midland State Bank in Martin's IGA or the Jefferson Street bank prior to the event or at the Dr. Wright House. The drawing will be at 5 pm on Sunday, December 2. The winner will be notified. This event will help provide operating expenses for The Wright House Property, Not for Profit.

In 1870 Dr. C.M. Wright moved his medical practice to Altamont. In 1889, he built the stately brick home for his family. The next generation to live in the home was his son, Dr. Wright II, who practiced medicine in Altamont from 1902 to 1967. When his grandson, Attorney Charles Wright III, retired, he returned to his boyhood home. When he died in 2001, the house was left in a trust to be preserved, maintained, and operated as public institution.

Described as a time capsule, this 18 room house-museum features possessions of three generations. Many of the furnishings were purchased when the house was built. Items used by both doctors in the Wright Medical Building are displayed in the former hired man's room. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

For more information call Linda Schmidt at 618-483-6397.

North Main Street & West Jackson Avenue, Altamont, IL 62411
For more info call 618-483-6397

Santa Comes to Effingham & Effingham's Old Fashion Christmas

Santa will take up residence in his house on the Effingham Courthouse lawn to talk to the children and hear their Christmas wishes.
For Effingham's old fashioned Christmas, there will be buggy rides, visits/photos with Santa, hot chocolate, coffee. Donations accepted on behalf of FISH.

Both events are hosted by the Effingham Central Business Group. Hours are 1:30pm to 3:30pm.

Downtown Effingham, IL 62401
For more info call 217-342-4147

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol will be preformed by the Effingham FACE players November 29th, Thursday, November 30th, Friday, December 1, Saturday, & December 2, Sunday.

Rosebud Theatre, 1325 Outer Belt West, Effingham, IL 62401
For more info call 217-540-2787

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Sponsored by the Effingham Convention & Visitors Bureau and Rosebud Theatre

Time:  3:00 - 7:00 pm

Location: Rosebud Theatre, 1325 Outer Belt West, Effingham, IL 62401

All presenting donors will be entered into a drawing for 3 pairs of tickets to a performance of your choice (2 tickets per winner).  In addition, all presenting donors will receive an American Red Cross vintage long-sleeve t-shirt.