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Events Calendar
Search for Event by:Sunday Jan 29, 2023 - Tuesday Jan 31, 2023Effingham Day at the Capitol will begin Sunday, January 29 through Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Residents of Effingham will gather in Atlanta to advocate for our community. This Year We Will Offer a Business Development Workshop on Sunday in addition to our usual activities on Monday & Tuesday. ... read moreCategories: Community, Government, Chamber Of Commerce- Registration Closed
Wednesday Feb 1, 2023
Empire Gym at 614 Towne Park Loop in Rincon will hold a Grand Opening for the month of January and a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, February 1, 9am. Empire Gym is a local, veteran owned and operated, state of the art gym with everything you need to achieve your fitness goals. Pre-Sale of memberships is underway now. Get to know them at https://empiregymsavannah.com. ... read moreCategories: Community, Chamber Of CommerceThursday Feb 2, 2023The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''The Chosen S3 Finale'' on Thursday, January 26 at 7pm. Season 3 of The Chosen comes to a stunning conclusion in this made-for-the-big-screen event. In episodes 7 & 8, Simon and Eden face marital crisis, Matthew?s faith takes a turn, and the thousands of people following Jesus grow restless?until a boy brings some loaves and fishes ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityFriday Feb 3, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''80 for Brady'' on Friday, February 4, at 2pm and 7pm, Saturday, February 5 at 7pm and Sunday, February 5 at 3pm. Four best friends live life to the fullest when they embark on a wild trip to see their hero, Tom Brady, play in the 2017 Super Bowl. ... read moreCategories: Arts & CultureSaturday Feb 4, 2023Mario ''the Maker Magician'' Marchese is a first generation Italian-American, New York-based touring performer, author, and maker, known for his unique brand of Robot Magic. He infuses DIY electronics and robotics into his work and uses magic to inspire kids and families to make and create without limitation. Mario has appeared on Seasame Street, NBC's Universal Kids, HGTV, and live on tour opening for David Blaine's 2018 North American tour. Blaine calls Mario ''the best kid's magician in the world!'' Mario is also the author of two step by step magic books: The Maker's Magician's Handbook and Robot Magic, the latter of which boasts a foreword by David Copperfield. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityFriday Feb 10, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''80 for Brady'' on Friday, February 11, at 7pm, Saturday, February 12 at 7pm and Sunday, February 13 at 3pm. Four best friends live life to the fullest when they embark on a wild trip to see their hero, Tom Brady, play in the 2017 Super Bowl. ... read moreCategories: Arts & CultureSaturday Feb 11, 2023Historic Effingham Society Annual Banquet Speaker: Richard Loper ?Topic: Honoring Our Vietnam Veterans Killed in Action ... read moreCategories: CommunitySaturday Feb 11, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''80 for Brady'' on Friday, February 11, at 7pm, Saturday, February 12 at 7pm and Sunday, February 13 at 3pm. Four best friends live life to the fullest when they embark on a wild trip to see their hero, Tom Brady, play in the 2017 Super Bowl. ... read moreCategories: Arts & CultureFriday Feb 17, 2023The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''DC League of Super-Pets'' on Friday, February 17, at noon. When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto the Super-Dog must convince a rag-tag shelter pack - Ace the hound, PB the potbellied pig, Merton the turtle and Chip the squirrel - to master their own newfound powers and help him rescue the superheroes. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityFriday Feb 17, 2023The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania'' on Friday, February 17 at 7pm and Saturday, February 18 at noon.. Ant-Man and the Wasp find themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySunday Feb 19, 2023With a full-time career in the Music Industry spanning 20+ years, Thomas Claxton has traveled the United States and abroad, performing for major venues and events and working with industry leaders and world-renowned performers. Claxton is a classically-trained vocalist and native of Effingham County, ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityThursday Feb 23, 2023Bingo every other Tuesday 11am to noon at the Guyton Leisure Services Room, 505 Magnolia Street, Guyton, GA 31312 ... read moreCategories: CommunityFriday Feb 24, 2023The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania'' on Friday and Saturday, February 24 and 25 at 7pm and Sunday, February 26 at 3pm.. Ant-Man and the Wasp find themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySaturday Feb 25, 2023The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania'' on Friday and Saturday, February 24 and 25 at 7pm and Sunday, February 26 at 3pm.. Ant-Man and the Wasp find themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityMonday Feb 27, 2023Women's Heart Health Lunch & Learn February is American Heart Month. Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Know your risks and protect your heart. Effingham Women's Health invites you to ''Lunch & Learn'' with us during American Heart Month. This is part of our women's empowerment health series. Dr. Kendall Griffith, board-certified Interventional Cardiologist, will be our featured speaker. A? lovely lunch will be provided by Southern Kafe on 17. L?imited seating available. A gentle warning that our Lunch & Learn series sells out quickly! Hosted by Effingham Women?s Health in Goshen/Rincon and Effingham Health System. ... read moreCategories: Community, Continuing EducationFriday Mar 3, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Creed III'' on Friday, March 3 at noon and 7pm, Saturday, March 4, at noon, and Sunday, March 5, at 3pm.. Still dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed is thriving in his career and family life. When Damian, a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy resurfaces after serving time in prison, he's eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face-off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian -- a fighter who has nothing to lose. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySaturday Mar 4, 2023 - Sunday Mar 5, 2023Come Celebrate with Butterducks Winery Saturday, March 4, 11-5pm and Sunday, March 5, 12:30-5pm. Help celebrate their 17th year in business! The Tank Room will be open all weekend long. Stop by and visit with winemaker, Bill Utter. Here is your chance to see where Butterducks Wine is made & ask the winemaker any questions you may have. They will be serving Wine Flights all weekend. Enjoy a Wine & Cheese special, visit the Food Truck or bring your lunch or charcuterie board. There will be a few surprises throughout the weekend, too! Lobster Dogs Food Truck will be at the winery Saturday, March 4 from 12-5pm G'Ma's Express Food Truck will be at the winery Sunday, March 5 from 12:30-5pm Due to limited seating, feel free to bring your own chairs.* *No outside alcohol permitted.* ... read moreCategories: CommunitySaturday Mar 4, 2023
Join us for the 4th Annual Gears and Grub-Car Show on Saturday, March 4th at Freedom Park, Rincon. Fun for the whole family! Food Trucks - Craft Vendors - Exhibitions- Car Corral- Rides and Games for the Kids Car Registration includes 2 gate entrances. ... read moreCategories: CommunitySaturday Mar 4, 2023Mike is a stand-up comic with a heart of gold. His comedy is laugh-out-loud, refreshing and almost wet your pants funny. He uses joy as his strength to bring people together through laughter, instead of driving them apart. Mike has dedicated his comedic gift and wit to a style and delivery that is as clean as his bowtie. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityTuesday Mar 7, 2023 - Wednesday Mar 15, 2023The Annual County-Wide Art Exhibition will be held at the Clarence E. Morgan Complex located at 1750 GA-21 S, in Springfield. It will run free and open to the public weekdays March 7th through March 15th, from 3:30 PM until 6:00 PM. There will be an opening reception on March 8th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM to honor the selected artists. We are asking anyone and everyone to please show your support and appreciation for our talented students and the visual arts, by visiting the exhibition or coming to take part in the free reception.students! ... read moreCategories: Arts & CultureThursday Mar 9, 2023Bingo every other Tuesday 11am to noon at the Guyton Leisure Services Room, 505 Magnolia Street, Guyton, GA 31312 ... read moreCategories: CommunityFriday Mar 10, 2023Make plans now to attend ECCA Culinary Arts' first Taste of the Knight on Friday, March 10 from 6-8pm. Food samples by local vendors, raffles, music. Admission $25. Must be at least 14 years of age. ... read moreCategories: CommunityFriday Mar 10, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Creed III'' on Friday, March 3 at noon and 7pm, Saturday, March 4, at noon, and Sunday, March 5, at 7pm. Still dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed is thriving in his career and family life. When Damian, a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy resurfaces after serving time in prison, he's eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face-off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian -- a fighter who has nothing to lose. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySaturday Mar 11, 2023Those registered before January 31st will receive a Colors against Cancer t-shirt, included in the cost. Water stations will be placed along the trail, and post- race refreshments will be included. This Color Run 5K will have proceeds donated to the Cure Childhood Cancer organization. It's a really fun event with music, vendors, and breakfast at the finish line. You don't need to be a runner to enjoy this 5K. Many of our participants walk with their friends or family. ... read moreCategories: Community, Recreation & SportsSaturday Mar 11, 2023Celebrating the safe travels and landing of the Salzburgers arrival on March 12, 1734. The annual event is at Ebenezer historic site, Jerusalem Lutheran Church, and the old Ebenezer village cemetery. See govisitebenezer.com for more details ... read moreCategories: Festivals & Celebrations, Arts & Culture, Clubs/OrganizationsThursday Mar 16, 2023The Mars Theater will have two showings of ''Sing 2'' on Thursday, March 16, at noon. Can-do koala Buster Moon and his all-star cast of animal performers prepare to launch a dazzling stage extravaganza in the glittering entertainment capital of the world. There's just one hitch -- he has to find and persuade the world's most reclusive rock star to join them. What begins as Buster's dream of big-time success soon becomes an emotional reminder of the power of music to heal even the most broken heart. ... read moreCategories: Arts & CultureThursday Mar 16, 2023Great music, drink specials, and games! Come try your luck and walk away with a chance to win some awesome swag. Simply Southern will be cooking up delicious meals, true crowd pleasers. ... read moreCategories: CommunityFriday Mar 17, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Magic Mike's Last Dance'' on Friday, March 17 and Saturday, March 18, at 7pm, and Sunday, March 19, at 3pm. ?Magic? Mike Lane takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. For what he hopes will be one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite who lures him with an offer he can?t refuse?and an agenda all her own. With everything on the line, once Mike discovers what she truly has in mind, will he?and the roster of hot new dancers he?ll have to whip into shape?be able to pull it off? ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySaturday Mar 18, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Magic Mike's Last Dance'' on Friday, March 17 and Saturday, March 18, at 7pm, and Sunday, March 19, at 3pm. ?Magic? Mike Lane takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. For what he hopes will be one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite who lures him with an offer he can?t refuse?and an agenda all her own. With everything on the line, once Mike discovers what she truly has in mind, will he?and the roster of hot new dancers he?ll have to whip into shape?be able to pull it off? ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityTuesday Mar 21, 2023Learn tips about business insurance at the Members Breakfast on Tuesday, March 21, 8:30am, at the Herald Center, 1204 North Columbia Avenue in Rincon. Guest speaker for the breakfast is Zach Nehme of Farmers Insurance-Zach Nehme Agency in Rincon.. He will discuss changes in the insurance industry offer tips on protecting your business from the unexpected. A light continental breakfast will be provided, including coffee, juices, water, and pastries. Admission is $10 for current chamber members, $15 for non-members. Seating is limited and advance registration is required. This is one of the regularly scheduled informational breakfasts for chamber members. We welcome suggestions of topics, speakers, and meeting venues for future breakfasts. Please contact the chamber at (912) 754-3301 or via e-mail at info@effinghamcountychamber.org for more information or to reserve seats.. . ... read moreCategories: Community, Chamber Of Commerce- Registration Closed
Thursday Mar 23, 2023Bingo every other Tuesday 11am to noon at the Guyton Leisure Services Room, 505 Magnolia Street, Guyton, GA 31312 ... read moreCategories: CommunityFriday Mar 24, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Jesus Revolution'' on Friday, March 24, at noon, Saturday, March 25 at 7pm and Sunday, March 26 at 3pm. is the story of one young hippie's quest in the 1970s for belonging and liberation that leads not only to peace, love, and rock and roll, but that sets into motion a new counterculture crusade—a Jesus Movement—changing the course of history. ... read moreCategories: Arts & CultureFriday Mar 24, 2023
Join Us For The County's Premier Community Event! The 12th Annual ''A Taste of Effingham'' Friday March 24th, 2023, 6-8pm Under the Tent at Crawford and N. Pine Streets, Downtown Springfield, Ga. Mix and mingle while sampling fine food from the area's best restaurants, and locally produced wines. Two drink tickets (beer, wine and soft drinks) are included. Tickets are limited. $25 per person. Reserve yours now by clicking the ''Register Now'' button, or call (912) 754-3301 Downtown Street Party Friday April 24th, 2023, 6-10pm Ulmer Park, Crawford and N. Pine Streets, Downtown Springfield Enjoy live music by a hot party band while you browse local shops, vendors and food trucks in Ulmer Park, which will be closed to traffic. Admission is free. Food, beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase (valid proof of age required for beer purchase). Fun activities for the kids, too. Download Sponsorship Information Here>> Download a Food Exhibitor Agreement or Sign Up Online Here>> Download a Vendor Agreement or Sign Up Online Here>> For more details about tickets, being a sponsor or reserving vendor space at A Night in Effingham, contact the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce at (912) 754-3301 or email info@effinghamcountychamber.org. ... read moreCategories: Festivals & Celebrations, Arts & Culture, Community, Government, Chamber Of Commerce- Registration Closed
Friday Mar 24, 2023Do you love songs like Heat Wave, Ain?t to proud to beg, Baby Love, Ain?t No Mountain High Enough, My Girl, and Ain?t no Mountain High Enough? Do you love artists like Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, The Supremes and The Four Tops? Then, you are going to love this group of talented vocalists and musicians. That Motown Band has been entertaining Motown fans for years. Joining the Motown Band is Garfield Fleming. Garfield is a Soul Singing Vocalist of legendary status having been a member of The Delfonics for 25 years with William Hart. Garfield?s obvious resemblance to David Ruffin makes people look twice but when he sings fans get lost in time! He sounds just like Bobby Womack, David Ruffin and can also perform the songs of many legendary artists. In 1981 Garfield released a single ?Please Don?t Send Me Away? which is still played all over the world. He gained much of his fame as a solo artist with that song and was received very well in many countries all over the world. The musical director of the band is Johnny Gale. Johnny is a Grammy nominated producer, composer, arranger, vocalist and guitarist extraordinaire. Johnny Gale is also a renowned expert in the authentic stylings of classic soul, doo wop, R&B, blues and rock. Johnny has performed and recorded with Cyndi Lauper, Dion, Ronnie Spector, Darlene Love, Phoebe Snow, Aaron Carter, M2M, Louden Wainwright III, Jules Shear, Joan Osborne, The Soul Survivors, Hank Ballard, the Dells, The Spaniels and literally hundreds of legendary doo wop groups. Johnny Gale was a recent recipient of the East Coast Music Hall of Fame Legend Musician Award. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySaturday Mar 25, 2023The annual Spring Fling at the Honey Ridge Agricenter is set for Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The event is free to the public. An Easter Egg hunt will begin at 11:30 a.m. There will also be food, games, a hayride, and a petting zoo. Honey Ridge Agricenter is located at 477 Honey Ridge Rd., Guyton. ... read moreCategories: Community, Recreation & SportsFriday Mar 31, 2023Join The Crafters Boutique for its Spring Craft Room Yard Sale on Friday, March 31, 10am-6pm and Saturday, April 1, 10am-3pm. They say one man's trash is another man's treasure, so come on out and find some craft room treasures. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Family Promise of Effingham. If you are interested in setting up a table at the yard sale, contact the store at 912-295-5174. Space is limited so hurry to reserve your spot. ... read moreCategories: CommunitySaturday Apr 1, 2023The Springfield DDA welcomes you to Downtown Springfield for a scenic bike ride through Effingham County. The Ride will begin and end in Springfield, at Ulmer Park. We've worked hard over the years to help improve downtown Springfield and proceeds from this annual ride have helped to fund facade grants and beautification projects that have made a huge difference. SWAG bags for all participants will include information about stores, restaurants, and events coming up in downtown. We will be raffling off awesome prizes from our Springfield businesses as well. We hope that this will give you a sample of downtown and that you will come back for a visit! There will be rest stops along the route with restrooms, drinks, and snacks. Water and snacks will be available at registration as well. SAG support will be patrolling the route - Special Thanks to the Effingham Fire Department for providing amazing route support over the years and for coming back to do it again this year. Laminated pocket size route cards will be given to each rider with both a map and a turn by turn direction sheet. We will be providing a small lunch after the race until 1:00pm - Menu TBD and will be sent out in a later email. If you?re coming back to our ride again this year- THANK YOU for your continued support. We were unable to host the ride last year, but are excited to do it again this year! ... read moreCategories: Recreation & SportsSaturday Apr 1, 2023Join us for our first pop of 2023. We will have local vendors showcasing their products. More information to be posted soon. ... read moreCategories: CommunitySaturday Apr 1, 202330+ Car Show Awards ($20 entry) Burnout contest at the end of the show!. Proceeds benefit Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center. ... read moreCategories: Community, Recreation & SportsSaturday Apr 1, 2023For the first time in almost 20 years, the Effingham County Sheriff's Office will host an Easter Egg Hunt. Vendors 10am-2pm Kids Hunt 10:30am Adults Hunt 11:30am If you would like to be a vendor or want to become a sponsor for the egg hunt, please click the link below for more information. -> https://bit.ly/3EOGoci ... read moreCategories: Community, HolidaySaturday Apr 1, 2023Join The Crafters Boutique for its Spring Craft Room Yard Sale on Friday, March 31, 10am-6pm and Saturday, April 1, 10am-3pm. They say one man's trash is another man's treasure, so come on out and find some craft room treasures. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Family Promise of Effingham. If you are interested in setting up a table at the yard sale, contact the store at 912-295-5174. Space is limited so hurry to reserve your spot. ... read moreCategories: CommunitySaturday Apr 1, 2023While Paleontologist Diggery is showing his dinosaur fossils to a live audience, he discovers a ''top secret'' box the museum accidentally packed. Curious, Diggery opens the box and unleashes the DinoSauroScope 3000 or DINA taking the audience back into time to interact with dinosaurs. All is well until they use DINA on a large dinosaur egg. The egg hatches and an amazing thing happens. The dinosaurs in museums around the world start to come alive! The only way to stop this dinosaur regeneration is to return the baby dinosaur back to it?s mother. Come along for a rocking dino adventure with Diggery and save the human race. The show has incredible props including large interactive animated characters, dinosaur bones, a giant dinosaur egg and beautiful puppets. Combined with intriguing magic and rocking music, this is the Story Ship?s most memorable adventure. Audience members constantly interact with the animated dinosaurs, scan with the DINA, help solve puzzles and dance. Only you can help stop the dinosaur invasion and save the world! ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, Community