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Events Calendar
Search for Event by:Saturday Jan 7, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Puss in Boots: The Last Wish'' on Friday, January 6, and Saturday, January 7, at 7pm, with a matinee showing Sunday, January 8 at 3pm. Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: He has burnt through eight of his nine lives. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityTuesday Jan 10, 2023
We hope you will join us for a ribbon cutting at the new Parker's Kitchen on Tuesday, January 10, at 9am. The new Parker's Kitchen is at 14440 Highway 17 S. in Guyton. Parker?s founder and CEO Greg Parker will be on hand to cut the ribbon. Parker?s operates over 70 convenience stores in 6 counties in Southeast Georgia and South Carolina. Get to know them at https://parkerskitchen.com. ... read moreCategories: Community, Chamber Of CommerceFriday Jan 13, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''I Wanna Dance With Somebody'' on Friday, January 13, at 7pm, Saturday, January 14 at 7pm and Sunday, January 15 at 3pm. Discovered by record executive Clive Davis, Whitney Houston rises from obscurity to international fame in the 1980's to become one of the greatest singers of her generation. ... read moreSaturday Jan 14, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''I Wanna Dance With Somebody'' on Friday, January 13, at 7pm, Saturday, January 14 at 7pm and Sunday, January 15 at 3pm. Discovered by record executive Clive Davis, Whitney Houston rises from obscurity to international fame in the 1980's to become one of the greatest singers of her generation. ... read moreMonday Jan 16, 2023The Effingham County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Day Monday, January 16, 2023 ... read moreCategories: Festivals & Celebrations, Community, HolidayTuesday Jan 17, 2023
Come learn how your business can be a vendor to Effingham County government, at the Chamber Members Breakfast on Tuesday, January 17, 8:30am, at the Herald Center, 1204 North Columbia Avenue in Rincon. Guest speaker for the breakfast is Alison Bruton, Purchasing Agent for Effingham County. 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
Friday Jan 20, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Top Gun: Maverick'' on Friday, January 20, at 7pm and Sunday, January 22 at 3pm. After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete ''Maverick'' Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Training a detachment of graduates for a special assignment, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past and his deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who choose to fly it. ... read moreSaturday Jan 21, 2023Effingham County Project SEARCH will hold the Frosty 5K on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Honey Ridge Agricenter, 477 Honey Ridge Road, in Guyton, Georgia. a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Effingham County High School Best Buddies Club, with the remainder benefitting Project Search. ... read moreCategories: Community, Schools, Recreation & SportsSaturday Jan 21, 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, a classically-trained vocalist and native of Effingham County, debuted his self-produced ?Me, Myself, & Us? Concert Series over a year ago to great reviews and occasionally brings in special guest performers to the shows. These are often artists that Claxton has worked with throughout his career and now, through the Concert Series in the Coastal Empire area, wants to introduce to his supporters in his hometown scene. Making his first ever appearance at The Mars Theatre, January?s Special Guest, Larry Mitchell?s, illustrious career has seen him travel the world touring with major artists ranging from Steve Vai, Tracy Chapman, and Billy Squire to Miguel Bosé, Ric Ocasek of ?The Cars? and winning numerous industry awards including a Grammy. As an artist, Larry Mitchell has released 9 albums and taken home the award for ?Best Pop Jazz Artist? in the San Diego Music Awards as well as numerous others. On this night, enjoy carefully selected songs from Thomas Claxton for the first set, an incredible performance from Larry Mitchell during the second set, and a set of music from Thomas and Larry together to close the night featuring many crowd-favorites from some of the celebrity artists that Larry has performed with throughout his career . There will also be a Q&A with Larry for the audience to participate in as well as the chance to meet this incredible performer. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityThursday Jan 26, 2023The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''Left Behind: Rise of the Anti-Christ'' on Thursday, January 26 at 7pm. After millions of people vanish and the world falls into chaos, the only light is a charismatic leader who rises to become head of the U.N. But does he bring hope for a better future? Or is it the end of the world? ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityFriday Jan 27, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''A Man Called Otto'' on Friday, January 27, at 2pm, Saturday, January 28 at 7pm and Sunday, January 29 at 3pm. Otto, a crotchety, irritable, and fiercely strict widower, lives a lonely life, judging everyone he sees. When he forms an unlikely friendship with his new neighbors, Otto begins to change. ... read moreCategories: Arts & CultureFriday Jan 27, 2023The Brit Pack is a supergroup featuring the amazing talents of Matt Nakoa, Mark Johnson, Bryan Percivall, and Will Haywood Smith. The accomplished band members have performed with artists such as Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Britney Spears among many others. The Brit Pack offers a show full of music from major names across the pond that's at the same time familiar enough to make audiences feel right at home and high-energy enough to get the crowd on their feet! ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySaturday Jan 28, 2023 - Monday Jan 30, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''A Man Called Otto'' on Friday, January 27, at 2pm, Saturday, January 28 at 7pm and Sunday, January 29 at 3pm. Otto, a crotchety, irritable, and fiercely strict widower, lives a lonely life, judging everyone he sees. When he forms an unlikely friendship with his new neighbors, Otto begins to change. ... read moreCategories: Arts & CultureSunday 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 & Culture