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Look for Event Announcements on our Facebook page. If you are not on Facebook and would like to know about our online auction bake sales, and other events, email us and we’ll happily add you to our contact list.
Upcoming Events for 2026:
Bake Sales and Open House at the Historic Drake Building ~ preserving Effingham “One Slice at a Time.”
Bake Sales are from 9 to noon on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of June, July, August, and September. Our opening bake sale is May 23rd. Our closing bake sale is September 26th.
The Gladys B. Brown Memorial Art Show
Paintings for Preservation
Showcasing work by locally-connected artists in September.
Gallery Dates: to be announced
Opening Reception – to be announced
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Fall Chili & Storytelling Fundraiser – tbd
In 2025 we had Papa Joe Gaudette – Artist, Poet, and Master Storyteller
Dinner & Show was $15. Space is limited – advance ticket purchase will be required. A great Penny Sale follows dinner with the drawings after the show. Winners must be present.
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More Annual Events to look forward to:
Plant Sale – Spring Fundraiser ~ May 23rd. Hardy, locally-grown, perennials for sale. This year is a scaled-down version of our plant sale. Please educate yourself on the invasive jumping worm before participating in this sale.
Sue Regal Whoopie Pie Bake Off – Saturday, June 13th
Strawberry Shortcake on homemade biscuits with real whipped cream – Saturday, July 11th
9th Annual Street Fair -Saturday, August 8 (rain or shine)
Past Events at EPS
Music & Storytelling with Arthur Surette – (2012 thru 2024). Our fall fundraiser, affectionately known as “Arthur & Chili” ran for eleven years before Arthur moved “away.” Perhaps there will be a special guest appearance someday!
Street Dance with Friends of the Library (2022 & 2023) – We danced in the street to benefit the Historic Town Hall Project. Follow Effingham Public Library for updates on this unique event, now hosted by the library.
