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Events Calendar
Search for Event by:Monday 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, 2023
Come 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, 2023
The 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, CommunitySunday Jul 2, 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, CommunityFriday Jul 7, 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 Jul 7, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny'' on Friday, July 7 at noon and 7pm, Saturday, July 8 at 7pm, and a Sunday, July 9 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 8, 2023Guyton Farmers Market Saturday, July 8, 8am to noon Guyton Walking Trail on Central Avenue Fresh, locally grown produce, honey, and other items will be available to the public at the second farmer?s market sponsored by Women of the Word on July 8, from 8 a.m.-noon. Vendors will be set up along the Guyton Walking Trail on Central Avenue. Sale on the Trail from 8am-2pm Parade Starts at 11:00am Float applications available at city hall and at the following link. https://cityofguyton.com/documents/305/Parade_Packet.pdf Sale Booth application available at City Hall and at the following link: https://cityofguyton.com/documents/305/saleapplication.pdf ... read moreCategories: Community, Chamber Of Commerce, HolidaySaturday Jul 8, 2023Rincon Chevrolet will host a Red, White and Blue Bash on Saturday, July 8,11am to 4pm at 5480 Georgia Highway 21 S in Rincon. It's open to the public, with fun for the family, water toys, ice pops, music and giveaways. ... read moreCategories: Festivals & Celebrations, CommunitySaturday Jul 8, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny'' on Friday, July 7 at noon and 7pm, Saturday, July 8 at 7pm, and a Sunday, July 9 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, CommunitySunday Jul 9, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny'' on Friday, July 7 at noon and 7pm, Saturday, July 8 at 7pm, and a Sunday, July 9 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, CommunityTuesday Jul 11, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''All Dogs Go To Heaven'' on Tuesday, July 11 at 10am and 2pm. Animated - Canine casino owner Charlie is killed by gambler Carface, but returns to Earth from heaven thanks to the powers of a magical, rewindable watch. ... read moreCategories: Arts & CultureThursday Jul 13, 2023Please join us for the Co-Op Business Center Grand Opening on Thursday, July 13, 5:30-7:00pm at 712 N. Laurel Street, Springfield, Ga 31329. Come See the Chamber of Commerce's new home, along with the other wonderful businesses located at the Co-Op Business Center, including BankSouth Mortgage, Carlson Springfield Holdings, Esselstein Law P.C., Ship-It, Southern Oak Advisory, Stille-DeWitt Health Brokerage, and more. Ribbon cutting at 5:30pm then enjoy hors d'oeuvres and beverages while networking. Free admission. Please RSVP to the Chamber at Bjenkins@Effinghamcounty.com or phone (912) 754-3301. ... read moreCategories: Community, Chamber Of CommerceFriday Jul 14, 2023Lowcountry Wallcoverings & Design will have a ribbon cutting ceremony in conjunction with the Effingham County Chamber Friday, July 14, at 11:30am followed by refreshments and browsing in the retail store. Tours of the upstairs showroom start at 12:45 and conclude at 4:30pm. ... read moreCategories: Festivals & Celebrations, Chamber Of Commerce, Continuing EducationFriday Jul 14, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One'' on Friday, July 14 at noon and 7pm, Saturday, July 15 at 7pm, and a Sunday, July 16 matinee at 3pm. Ethan Hunt and the IMF team must track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity if it falls into the wrong hands. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySaturday Jul 15, 2023
Guyton Leisure Services Community Picnic Saturday, July 15, 2023 Noon to 5pm GAMES, FOOD, FUN, AND PRIZES! 718 Central Boulevard ?(across from Guyton Elementary School) Guyton, GA ... read moreCategories: CommunityMonday Jul 17, 2023The Mars Theater will have two showings of ''The Sound of Freedom'' on Tuesday, July 17, at 7pm. Operation Underground Railroad exists to rescue children from traffiking and exploitation. ... read moreTuesday Jul 18, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Puss in Boots'' on July 18, at 10am and 2pm. Long before meeting Shrek, Puss in Boots - just named a hero for saving a woman from a charging bull - is run out of town on suspicion of bank robbery, even though the real villain is Puss' friend, Humpty Dumpty. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityThursday Jul 20, 2023Whether your children or grandchildren are learning to crawl or Learning to drive, you can help make a college education a reality. Join us for our college savings presentation as we discuss the following: Questions to consider as you establish a college savings goal Strategies to help you reach your goal Features and benefits of 529 college savings plan ... read moreCategories: Continuing EducationFriday Jul 21, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One'' on Friday, July 21 at noon and 7pm, Saturday, July 22 at 7pm, and a Sunday, July 23 matinee at 3pm. Ethan Hunt and the IMF team must track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity if it falls into the wrong hands. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySaturday Jul 22, 2023Guyton is pleased to announce our Summer Sale Along the Trail! July 22, 2023 from 8am to 2pm, come out and enjoy our food, craft, and sale vendors in the shade of the Guyton Walking Trail ... read moreCategories: Community, Chamber Of CommerceTuesday Jul 25, 2023The Mars Theater will have two showings of ''Minions'' on Tuesday, July 25, at 10am and 2pm. Evolving from single-celled yellow organisms at the dawn of time, Minions live to serve, but find themselves working for a continual series of unsuccessful masters, from T. Rex to Napoleon. Without a master to grovel for, the Minions fall into a deep depression. But one minion, Kevin, has a plan; accompanied by his pals Stuart and Bob, Kevin sets forth to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow. Their search leads them to Scarlet Overkill, the world's first-ever super-villainess. ... read moreThursday Jul 27, 2023Ready2CONNECT (R2C), in collaboration with the Effingham County Board of Education, the City of Rincon, Rincon Recreation, area non-profits, businesses, and churches, is gearing up to host the 11th Annual Back2School Blowout (B2SB)! We've enjoyed ten years of providing thousands of area students with back-to-school essentials for a productive start to their school year! We couldn?t provide this community-wide event without YOUR continued support. R2C relies heavily on the support of our community, and we could not work effectively without you! Partner with us to make this year?s event successful by bringing awareness to community resources, promoting health & wellness, and providing school supplies to families facing unexpected circumstances. We're preparing for thousands of area students and their parents to engage with area community partners via drive-thru to receive valuable information, resources, and school supplies, and WE NEED YOUR HELP! Thank you for joining us to empower families over the past ten years! Let?s make this year the best one yet! JOIN US! R2C 11th Annual B2SB! ?Thursday, July 27, 2023, from 5:00 pm?8:00 pm Registration & Event Route MACOMBER PARK 1103 Lexington Avenue Rincon, GA 31326 In-kind donations are welcome at the following locations: Ready2CONNECT 508 N. Richland Avenue Rincon, GA 31326 Wednesday - Thursday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm United Way of the Coastal Empire 711 Zitterour Drive Rincon, GA 31326 Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm If you have additional questions, please contact Destiny Bradshaw 912.527.4905. dbradshaw@r2connect.org ... read moreCategories: CommunityFriday Jul 28, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse'' on Friday, July 28 at noon and 7pm, and Saturday, July 29 at 7pm. After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn's full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, Community