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Search for Event by:Saturday 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, CommunityTuesday Apr 4, 2023Effingham County Recreation and Sports Management will hold an Easter Egg Hunt on Tuesday, April 4, at 5:30pm at the Recreation Complex, 808 Highway 119 S in Springfield. There will be goodie bags, soft drinks and inflatables for the kids. RSVP at effinghamrec.recdesk.com or call (912) 754-6339. ... read moreCategories: CommunityFriday Apr 7, 2023 - Sunday Apr 16, 2023It's the most exciting time of the year!! The Rincon Spring Fair is back April 7-16 and is sure to be better than ever! Join us for rides, great food, vendors, a petting zoo, and fun for the whole family! ... read moreCategories: Festivals & Celebrations, CommunityFriday Apr 7, 2023The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''Super Mario Brothers'' on Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8 at 7pm. While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers Mario (Chris Pratt; Jurassic World and The LEGO Movie franchises) and brother Luigi (Charlie Day; It?s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySaturday Apr 8, 2023The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''Super Mario Brothers'' on Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8 at 7pm. While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers Mario (Chris Pratt; Jurassic World and The LEGO Movie franchises) and brother Luigi (Charlie Day; It?s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityMonday Apr 10, 2023The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''Mummies'' on Monday, April 10, at noon. Three ancient mummies end up in present-day London and embark on a journey in search of an old ring belonging to the royal family, stolen by the ambitious archaeologist Lord Carnaby. ... read moreCategories: Arts & CultureThursday Apr 13, 2023The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''Lord of the Rings, Return of the King'' on Thursday, April 13, at 6:30pm. The culmination of nearly 10 years' work and conclusion to Peter Jackson's epic trilogy based on the timeless J.R.R. Tolkien classic, ''The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'' presents the final confrontation between the forces of good and evil fighting for control of the future of Middle-earth. Hobbits Frodo and Sam reach Mordor in their quest to destroy the `one ring', while Aragorn leads the forces of good against Sauron's evil army at the stone city of Minas Tirith. ... read moreCategories: Arts & CultureFriday Apr 14, 2023 - Saturday Apr 15, 2023Honey Ridge Rodeo Friday and Saturday, April 14 and 15 Honey Ridge Agricenter $15 admission at the gate, $12 pre-sale ... read moreFriday Apr 14, 2023The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''Super Mario Brothers'' on Friday, April 14 and Saturday, April 15 at 7pm. While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers Mario (Chris Pratt; Jurassic World and The LEGO Movie franchises) and brother Luigi (Charlie Day; It?s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySaturday Apr 15, 2023The Run To The Railyard is a car and bike Poker Run. All proceeds will be donated to Effingham Navigators. We will be starting at 9:30 with the first vehicle out around 10:00. Second stop will be Trinity Motorsports in Pooler followed by Red Door Auctions in Bloomingdale, then on to Brass Rail in Guyton. Ending at Railyard Media in Springfield where there will be live entertainment, food and other stuff. We will be having a Show N Shine after the Poker Run with trophies. This event is sponsored by Northern Lights Auto Detailing LLC. So come on out and support a great cause, see some great cars and bikes and meet some great people. Vehicles not participating in the Poker Run but wanting to Show N Shine should arrive at Railyard Media starting at 10:30. The buy-in is $20 and $5 each additional hand. ... read moreCategories: Community, Clubs/Organizations, Recreation & SportsSaturday Apr 15, 2023Olde Effingham Day Festival Historic Effingham Society (HES), Springfield Demonstration, reenactments, vendors, food, children's activities, old cars, photo show, book & plant sale and more. Old Jail Museum and Living History Site 1002 Pine Street, Springfield GA 31329 ... read moreCategories: Festivals & Celebrations, CommunitySaturday Apr 15, 2023The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''Super Mario Brothers'' on Friday, April 14 and Saturday, April 15 at 7pm. While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers Mario (Chris Pratt; Jurassic World and The LEGO Movie franchises) and brother Luigi (Charlie Day; It?s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityFriday Apr 21, 2023The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''Super Mario Brothers'' on Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22 at 7pm, and Sunday, April 23 at 3pm. While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers Mario (Chris Pratt; Jurassic World and The LEGO Movie franchises) and brother Luigi (Charlie Day; It?s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySaturday Apr 22, 2023Festival with hands-on activities, games, Giant Insect Parade (9 a.m.), music (Effingham Community Orchestra), prizes, and fun. Free and open to the public. Adjacent to the City of Guyton's 20th Sale on the Trail. Sponsored by Effingham Georgia Green and the City of Guyton. ... read moreCategories: CommunitySaturday Apr 22, 2023.jpg)
GUVTON'S SALE ALONG THE TRAIL 2022 Saturday April 22, 2023, 8AM-2PM ... read moreCategories: Community, Chamber Of CommerceSaturday Apr 22, 2023... read moreSaturday Apr 22, 2023The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''Super Mario Brothers'' on Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22 at 7pm, and Sunday, April 23 at 3pm. While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers Mario (Chris Pratt; Jurassic World and The LEGO Movie franchises) and brother Luigi (Charlie Day; It?s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityFriday Apr 28, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Are You There God, It's Me, Margaret'' on Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29, at 7pm, and Sunday, April 30, at 3pm. Raised by a Christian mother and a Jewish father, an adolescent girl starts to ask questions about faith and religion. ... read moreCategories: Arts & CultureSaturday Apr 29, 2023
The Savannah Interagency Diversity Council and the Effingham Chamber will host their third joint conference focusing on cultural and ethnic diversity. The event will be held on Saturday, April 29, 9am to noon at the Effingham College and Career Academy, 2940 Highway 21, Rincon, GA 31326. ... read moreCategories: Community, Chamber Of Commerce- Registration Closed
Saturday Apr 29, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Are You There God, It's Me, Margaret'' on Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29, at 7pm, and Sunday, April 30, at 3pm. Raised by a Christian mother and a Jewish father, an adolescent girl starts to ask questions about faith and religion. ... read moreCategories: Arts & CultureTuesday May 2, 2023
The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ''State of the County Breakfast'' on Tuesday, May 2 at 7:30am in the Guyton Community Center, 505 Magnolia Street in Guyton. Join us for a discussion about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Effingham and its residents. We've invited each municipality to present an overview of the state of their city or the county, followed by a panel discussion, with questions and answers and dialogue among the leaders. Panelists from Effingham Schools and Effingham Health System have been invited as well. Our goal is to encourage more constructive dialog among the participants and the audience. ... read moreCategories: Community, Chamber Of Commerce- Registration Closed
Friday May 5, 2023Join us every First Friday May thru August from 4 to 8 pm in Downtown Springfield. We'll have music, food, a movie, extended shopping hours and the opportunity to win prizes from local businesses. Free and open to everyone! ... read moreCategories: Festivals & Celebrations, CommunityFriday May 5, 2023Join us for food, drink, music, raffles, and a cornhole tournament. This isn't just for cornhole participants. All are welcome to join. Proceeds will go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Doors Open at 5:30pm. Tournament 6-9pm. ... read moreCategories: Festivals & Celebrations, CommunityFriday May 5, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Are You There God, It's Me, Margaret'' on Friday, May 5, at 7pm, and Sunday, May 7, at 3pm. Raised by a Christian mother and a Jewish father, an adolescent girl starts to ask questions about faith and religion. ... read moreCategories: Arts & CultureSaturday May 6, 2023Fight the War Within Foundation connects warriors of all walks of life to mental health resources. Although they focus on serving military service members, veterans, and first responders they do not limit their resources to those. They serve the community as a whole. In my community service initiative, ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySaturday May 6, 2023Completely Unchained, The #1 Van Halen tribute band in the country, is considered The most authentic Tribute to The Mighty VH! The look, the sounds and most of all The FUN Van Halen created as one of the biggest rock bands in the world. Completely Unchained delivers songs like Running With The Devil, Ain?t Talking ?Bout Love, Dance The Night Away, Panama, Jump, Hot For Teacher, The Cradle Will Rock, Eruption & many more with the same attitude and creativity the way Van Halen did from 1978 ? 1984! Come out and see why Nobody does Van Halen like Completely Unchained! ... read moreCategories: CommunityMonday May 8, 2023You are invited to the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the new Effingham Pediatric Center Monday, May 8,5:00 to 6:30pm at 520 W. Third Street in Springfield. Please RSVP no later than May 3rd at lameisha.kelly@effinghahospital.org. Family is welcome. ... read moreCategories: CommunityThursday May 11, 2023Effingham Family Connection will hold a Lunch and Learn on Thursday, May 11, 11:30am at the Effingham Health System Education Complex, 701 W. First Street, in Springfield. (Intersection of W. First Street & Hwy 21). Seating is limited so please RSVP by Wednesday May 3rd. ... read moreCategories: Continuing EducationTuesday May 16, 2023Learn about business funding options at the Members Breakfast on Tuesday, May 16, 8:30am, at the Herald Center, 1204 North Columbia Avenue in Rincon. Guest speaker for the breakfast is Terry Louk, CEO of the Coastal Area District Development Authority. CADDA is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to provide economic development lending programs to small businesses and industries. 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 May 18, 2023
The Leadership Effingham Class of 2023 has completed its coursework and will present its group project at the Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, May 18 at 6:00pm at the MARS Theatre, 106 S Laurel Street in Springfield. Admission is free by registration is requested. ... read moreCategories: Community, Chamber Of Commerce, Continuing EducationSaturday May 20, 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, CommunityFriday May 26, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''The Little Mermaid'' on Friday, May 26 and noon and 7pm, with a Sunday, May 28 matinee at 3pm. A live action remake of the animated Disney classic. The youngest of King Triton's daughters, Ariel is a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySaturday May 27, 2023Former members of David Bowie, TIna Turner, Rod Stewart, and Bonnie Raitt as well as some of the most respected Recording Session Artists in the world including members of the Muscle Shoals Swampers and the founder of the world-renowned ''Purdie Shuffle''... in Springfield, GA. One band, One night? and it?s all happening at the one and only historic Mars Theatre via, Thomas Claxton?s ?Me, Myself, & Us? Concert Series! ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityMonday May 29, 2023The Memorial Day Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 29, 6pm at the Effingham County Veterans Park in Springfield. U.S. Commander Johnny L. Mincey of the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston will speak, with special music by the Phillips Family. The public is invited to attend and help pay special tribute to those from Effingham who have given their lives in the service to their country. In case of rain, the Memorial Day Tribute will be held at the Board of Education Building, 405 N. Ash Street in Springfield. Mincey is the 22nd commanding officer of Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston. Prior to assuming command, Mincey served as the brig?s executive officer for 20 months and as a surface warfare officer. He served onboard the USS SPRUANCE (DD 963), USS ROBERT G BRADLEY (FFG 49), Destroyer Squadron Two-Eight, USS WICHITA (LCS 13), Afloat Training Group, Mayport, Florida, Department of State Democracy of Human Rights and Labor Bureau, Commander, Navy Recruiting Command. ... read moreCategories: CommunityTuesday May 30, 2023The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''Happy Feet 2'' on Tuesday, May 30, at noon. Mumble the penguin has a problem: his son Erik, who is reluctant to dance, encounters The Mighty Sven, a penguin who can fly! Things get worse for Mumble when the world is shaken by powerful forces, causing him to brings together the penguin nations and their allies to set things right. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture