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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 2025:
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 closing bake sale is September 27th.
The Gladys B. Brown Memorial Art Show
Showcasing work by locally-connected artists.
Three Gallery Dates: Saturdays, September 13 & 27, October 4
Opening Reception Thursday, September 11th 6 to 8 PM. Light refreshments and live music with the renowned folk musician, Taylor Whiteside.
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Fall Fundraiser – Papa Joe Gaudet
Artist, Poet, and Master Storyteller
Dinner & Show $15. Space limited – advance ticket purchase required. A great Penny Sale follows dinner with the drawings after the show. Winners must be present.
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Past events from the 2025 Season
Plant Sale – May 24th Spring Fundraiser to benefit the Historic Town Hall – Library Project. Hardy, locally-grown, perennials for sale.
Sue Regal Whoopie Pie Bake Off – June 14th
Strawberry Shortcake on homemade biscuits with real whipped cream – July 12th
8th Annual Street Fair -Saturday, August 9 (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.
