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Events Calendar
Search for Event by:Tuesday May 2, 2023The 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, 2023The 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 & CultureThursday Jun 1, 2023Come out and celebrate the opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Two Rivers Health Clinic on Thursday, June 1, 3pm, at the gazebo at First Baptist Church of Rincon, 201 E Sixth St, Rincon, GA 31326. Two Rivers Health Clinic is a non-profit organization providing free healthcare services to adults, ages 18-64, who are Effingham County residents, uninsured and are at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. ... read moreCategories: Community, Chamber Of CommerceFriday Jun 2, 2023 - Saturday Jun 3, 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 Jun 2, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''The Little Mermaid'' on Friday, June 2 and noon and 7pm, and Saturday, June 3 at 7pm. 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 Jun 3, 2023Melissa Wittenborn of Momotivation will hold a free introductory workshop on Saturday, June 3, 4pm for business owners and managers who want to learn more about how QuickBooks can help them save money. ... read moreTuesday Jun 6, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Tom & Jerru'' on Tuesday, June 6, and Thursday, June 8 at noon. A legendary rivalry reemerges when Jerry moves into New York City's finest hotel on the eve of the wedding of the century, forcing the desperate event planner to hire Tom to get rid of him. As mayhem ensues, the escalating cat-and-mouse battle soon threatens to destroy her career, the wedding, and possibly the hotel itself. ... read moreCategories: Arts & CultureFriday Jun 9, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''The Little Mermaid'' on Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10, at 7pm, with a Sunday, June 11 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, CommunityTuesday Jun 13, 2023Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters are set to play the Mars Theatre on Tuesday, June 13 at 7pm. Tickets are on sale NOW. The event is sponsored by Brad Cherney's State Farm Agency and partially funded through a grant provided by Effingham County Chamber of Commerce. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityThursday Jun 15, 2023The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone'' on Thursday, June 15 at noon. Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard?with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers with the help of the school's kindly headmaster, Harry uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths?and about the villain who's to blame. ... read moreCategories: Arts & CultureThursday Jun 15, 2023Come out and celebrate the virtual ribbon cutting ceremony for Dare 2 C the Difference on Thursday, June 15, 3pm, at the Co-Op Business Center, 712 N. Laurel Street, Suite 200, Springfield, GA 31329. Ysidra Rivers and Dare 2C The Difference offer certified professional coaching and COR.E Well-Being Dynamics, partnering with survivors of abuse, who are ready, to create the blueprint for the life they choose to live. ... read moreCategories: Community, Chamber Of CommerceThursday Jun 15, 2023OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Moncrief Square Event Venue's Third Thursday, Luau Party will have DJ J-Lee spinning beats, come prepared to dance the night away. They will also have Sweet Spice food truck here to satisfy all those cravings. Bar will be open. Ages : 18+ ... read moreCategories: HolidayFriday Jun 16, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Elemental'' on Friday, June 16 at noon and 7pm, Saturday, June 17 at 7pm, and a Sunday, June 18 matinee at 3pm. In a city where fire, water, land, and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the flow guy discover something elemental: how much they actually have in common. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySaturday Jun 17, 2023The Effingham County Branch NAACP's Juneteenth Celebration will take place Saturday, June 17 from 11am-4 pm at the at the campus of the former Springfield Central High School, 434 Wallace Dr., Springfield. There will be speakers, entertainers, food and drinks provided at no cost to those who attend. ... read moreCategories: Festivals & Celebrations, CommunitySunday Jun 18, 2023Moncrief Square Event Venue will serve up delicious barbecue and sides for you to enjoy. Moncrief Square will provide tunes and beer specials. We will also have a cornhole tournament at 12:30pm and you must be present at this time to participate. There will be 12 teams max. There is a $20 registration fee for a team of 2 people. Boards will be provided but feel free to bring your own. This will be bracket play, single elimination. ACA rules and regulations for play. Prizes will be given to the first place team. Register at https://www.eventcreate.com/e/fathersdayatthesquare ... read moreCategories: HolidayTuesday Jun 20, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''The Lego Movie: The Second Part'' on Tuesday, June 20, and Thursday, June 22 at noon. The citizens of Bricksburg face a dangerous new threat when Lego Duplo invaders from outer space start to wreck everything in their path. ... read moreCategories: Arts & CultureThursday Jun 22, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''The Lego Movie: The Second Part'' on Tuesday, June 20, and Thursday, June 22 at noon. The citizens of Bricksburg face a dangerous new threat when Lego Duplo invaders from outer space start to wreck everything in their path. ... read moreCategories: Arts & CultureFriday Jun 23, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Elemental'' on Friday, June 23 at noon and 7pm, Saturday, June 24 at 7pm, and a Sunday, June 25 matinee at 3pm. In a city where fire, water, land, and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the flow guy discover something elemental: how much they actually have in common. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySaturday Jun 24, 2023... read moreCategories: Festivals & Celebrations, Community, Clubs/Organizations, Recreation & SportsSaturday Jun 24, 2023Rincon's Annual Freedom Rings Celebration will be Saturday, June 24th! Be sure to join us at Freedom Park to celebrate America with an evening full of fun, food, and fireworks!! 🎆🥧🇺🇸 If you are interested in being a vendor, please call Rincon Recreation's office at 912-826-0238 ... read moreCategories: Festivals & CelebrationsSaturday Jun 24, 2023Emily Yates is an international award winning vocalist whose breathtaking voice and matchless talent has brought audiences to their feet time and time again. Emily has performed in over 51 countries in major venues culminating in recent sell out tours of Hawaii and Argentina. A show stopper from a young age, this Californian made her debut aged 8 in the musical Babes In Toyland. She later played Dorothy Brock, in 42nd Street, and Narrator in Joseph And The Amazing Technical Dreamcoat. Emily credits her scholarship with The Young Americans aged 19 for giving her a chance to hone her craft internationally with successful tours of Germany and Japan. Emily has headlined in numerous theatres across the world famous Strip in Las Vegas such as ''Vegas! The Show'', ''Tony n Tina?s Wedding'' and ''Fantasy''. The Las Vegas Review-Journal has recognized her as one of the ''best singers in Las Vegas''. Funding through Georgia Council for the Arts has made this show possible. ... read moreCategories: CommunitySunday Jun 25, 2023Join Chateau 1800 on Sunday, June 25, 11 am to 4 pm for a transformative experience at its Wellness Festival. Enjoy free yoga, pilates, meditation, and more. Explore organic and sustainable vendors, indulge in delicious food, and shop for eco-friendly products. Activities for all ages. Support local vendors and embrace well-being. Free sessions: yoga, pilates, meditation, and more! Organic & sustainable vendors Delicious food and eco-friendly shopping Activities for all ages Support local vendors Embrace well-being Find out more at https://www.facebook.com/events/238029188938206 ... read moreWednesday Jun 28, 2023Having a strong digital presence is important for all types of businesses but making that happen can be a challenge. In this workshop, marketing experts will teach you how to get noticed online by using well-crafted digital advertising. Join UGA SBDC and Blue Edge Business Solutions as they guide you through how to launch and evaluate Google, Facebook and Instagram ads that drive sales. ... read moreCategories: Chamber Of CommerceThursday Jun 29, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Pokemon: Detective Pikachu'' on Thursday, June 29 at noon. Ace detective Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son, Tim, to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry's former Pokémon partner, wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth Detective Pikachu. Finding that they are uniquely equipped to work together, as Tim is the only human who can talk with Pikachu, they join forces to unravel the tangled mystery. ... read moreCategories: Arts & CultureThursday Jun 29, 2023The chamber will hold its Annual Meeting and Awards Reception on Thursday evening, June 29, 6pm at St. Boniface Church Hall, 1952 Highway 21 South in Springfield. The chamber's annual meeting is a celebration of the accomplishments of the previous year, with awards like the prestigious John Adam Treutlen Award, the Businesses of the Year, and Ambassador of the Year. The chamber's new Board of Directors is also installed at the event. ... read moreCategories: Community, Chamber Of Commerce- Registration Closed
Friday Jun 30, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny'' on Friday, June 30 at noon and 7pm, Saturday, July 1 at 7pm, and a Sunday, July 2 matinee at 3pm. The 5th installment of the Indiana Jones franchise; Spielberg and Lucas are keeping the storyline a closely guarded secret! ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySaturday Jul 1, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny'' on Friday, June 30 at noon and 7pm, Saturday, July 1 at 7pm, and a Sunday, July 2 matinee at 3pm. The 5th installment of the Indiana Jones franchise; Spielberg and Lucas are keeping the storyline a closely guarded secret! ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, Community