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Events Calendar
Search for Event by:Saturday Jan 21, 2023With a full-time career in the Music Industry spanning 20+ years, Thomas Claxton has traveled the United States and abroad, performing for major venues and events and working with industry leaders and world-renowned performers. Claxton, a classically-trained vocalist and native of Effingham County, debuted his self-produced ?Me, Myself, & Us? Concert Series over a year ago to great reviews and occasionally brings in special guest performers to the shows. These are often artists that Claxton has worked with throughout his career and now, through the Concert Series in the Coastal Empire area, wants to introduce to his supporters in his hometown scene. Making his first ever appearance at The Mars Theatre, January?s Special Guest, Larry Mitchell?s, illustrious career has seen him travel the world touring with major artists ranging from Steve Vai, Tracy Chapman, and Billy Squire to Miguel Bosé, Ric Ocasek of ?The Cars? and winning numerous industry awards including a Grammy. As an artist, Larry Mitchell has released 9 albums and taken home the award for ?Best Pop Jazz Artist? in the San Diego Music Awards as well as numerous others. On this night, enjoy carefully selected songs from Thomas Claxton for the first set, an incredible performance from Larry Mitchell during the second set, and a set of music from Thomas and Larry together to close the night featuring many crowd-favorites from some of the celebrity artists that Larry has performed with throughout his career . There will also be a Q&A with Larry for the audience to participate in as well as the chance to meet this incredible performer. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityFriday Dec 16, 2022 - Saturday Dec 17, 2022Guess who?s coming to town! That?s right! It?s Santa and Mrs. Claus! They will be at Ally?s Bakery, Friday, December 16 from 1:00-5:00 and Saturday, December 17 from 10:00-1:00. Make sure you don?t miss your chance to see them and get a delicious treat too! ... read moreCategories: Community, HolidayTuesday Jan 10, 2023We hope you will join us for a ribbon cutting at the new Parker's Kitchen on Tuesday, January 10, at 9am. The new Parker's Kitchen is at 14440 Highway 17 S. in Guyton. Parker?s founder and CEO Greg Parker will be on hand to cut the ribbon. Parker?s operates over 70 convenience stores in 6 counties in Southeast Georgia and South Carolina. Get to know them at https://parkerskitchen.com. ... read moreCategories: Community, Chamber Of CommerceThursday Dec 22, 2022Come out and celebrate the virtual ribbon cutting ceremony for Tidy House Interiors on Thursday, December 22, 3pm, at the gazebo at First Baptist Church of Rincon, 201 E Sixth St, Rincon, GA 31326. Tidy House Interiors is a referral service for residential and commercial cleaning. The services I offer a interior cleaning, pressure washing, window cleaning, and floor cleaning. ... read moreCategories: Community, Chamber Of CommerceWednesday Feb 1, 2023Empire Gym at 614 Towne Park Loop in Rincon will hold a Grand Opening for the month of January and a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, February 1, 9am. Empire Gym is a local, veteran owned and operated, state of the art gym with everything you need to achieve your fitness goals. Pre-Sale of memberships is underway now. Get to know them at https://empiregymsavannah.com. ... read moreCategories: Community, Chamber Of CommerceSaturday Jan 21, 2023Effingham County Project SEARCH will hold the Frosty 5K on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Honey Ridge Agricenter, 477 Honey Ridge Road, in Guyton, Georgia. a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Effingham County High School Best Buddies Club, with the remainder benefitting Project Search. ... read moreCategories: Community, Schools, Recreation & SportsFriday Jan 27, 2023The Brit Pack is a supergroup featuring the amazing talents of Matt Nakoa, Mark Johnson, Bryan Percivall, and Will Haywood Smith. The accomplished band members have performed with artists such as Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Britney Spears among many others. The Brit Pack offers a show full of music from major names across the pond that's at the same time familiar enough to make audiences feel right at home and high-energy enough to get the crowd on their feet! ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySaturday Feb 4, 2023Mario ''the Maker Magician'' Marchese is a first generation Italian-American, New York-based touring performer, author, and maker, known for his unique brand of Robot Magic. He infuses DIY electronics and robotics into his work and uses magic to inspire kids and families to make and create without limitation. Mario has appeared on Seasame Street, NBC's Universal Kids, HGTV, and live on tour opening for David Blaine's 2018 North American tour. Blaine calls Mario ''the best kid's magician in the world!'' Mario is also the author of two step by step magic books: The Maker's Magician's Handbook and Robot Magic, the latter of which boasts a foreword by David Copperfield. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityFriday Dec 23, 2022The Mars Theater will have showings of ''White Christmas'' on Thurssday, December 23, at 2pm and 7pm. Having left the Army following W.W.II, Bob Wallace and Phil Davis team up to become a top song-and-dance act. Davis plays matchmaker and introduces Wallace to a pair of beautiful sisters (Betty and Judy) who also have a song-and-dance act. When Betty and Judy travel to a Vermont lodge to perform a Christmas show, Wallace and Davis follow, only to find their former commander, General Waverly, as the lodge owner. A series of romantic mix-ups ensue as the performers try to help the General. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, HolidayFriday Jan 20, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Top Gun: Maverick'' on Friday, January 20, at 7pm and Sunday, January 22 at 3pm. After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete ''Maverick'' Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Training a detachment of graduates for a special assignment, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past and his deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who choose to fly it. ... read moreWednesday Dec 21, 2022The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''The Polar Express'' on Wednesday, December 21, at noon. On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. They'll offer Kids Combos (popcorn and soda $3) Santa ''Shirley Temples'' and a surprise with purchase for The Polar Express. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, HolidayThursday Feb 2, 2023The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''The Chosen S3 Finale'' on Thursday, January 26 at 7pm. Season 3 of The Chosen comes to a stunning conclusion in this made-for-the-big-screen event. In episodes 7 & 8, Simon and Eden face marital crisis, Matthew?s faith takes a turn, and the thousands of people following Jesus grow restless?until a boy brings some loaves and fishes ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityFriday Dec 30, 2022The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Puss in Boots: The Last Wish'' on Friday, December 30, at 7pm and Sunday, January 1 at 3pm. Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: He has burnt through eight of his nine lives. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityFriday Jan 6, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Puss in Boots: The Last Wish'' on Friday, January 6, and Saturday, January 7, at 7pm, with a matinee showing Sunday, January 8 at 3pm. Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: He has burnt through eight of his nine lives. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySaturday Jan 7, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Puss in Boots: The Last Wish'' on Friday, January 6, and Saturday, January 7, at 7pm, with a matinee showing Sunday, January 8 at 3pm. Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: He has burnt through eight of his nine lives. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityThursday Jan 26, 2023The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''Left Behind: Rise of the Anti-Christ'' on Thursday, January 26 at 7pm. After millions of people vanish and the world falls into chaos, the only light is a charismatic leader who rises to become head of the U.N. But does he bring hope for a better future? Or is it the end of the world? ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityFriday Jan 13, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''I Wanna Dance With Somebody'' on Friday, January 13, at 7pm, Saturday, January 14 at 7pm and Sunday, January 15 at 3pm. Discovered by record executive Clive Davis, Whitney Houston rises from obscurity to international fame in the 1980's to become one of the greatest singers of her generation. ... read moreSaturday Jan 14, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''I Wanna Dance With Somebody'' on Friday, January 13, at 7pm, Saturday, January 14 at 7pm and Sunday, January 15 at 3pm. Discovered by record executive Clive Davis, Whitney Houston rises from obscurity to international fame in the 1980's to become one of the greatest singers of her generation. ... read moreWednesday Dec 28, 2022The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''Happy Feet'' on Wednesday, December 28, at noon. Away from home for the first time, Mumble meets a posse of decidedly un-Emperor-like penguins - the Adelie Amigos. Led by Ramon, the Adelies instantly embrace Mumble's cool dance moves. They'll offer Kids Combos (popcorn and soda $3) and Santa ''Shirley Temples.'' ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, HolidayThursday Dec 22, 2022The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''Elf'' on Thursday, December 22, at 7pm. Buddy (Will Ferrell) was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa's elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn't fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. As it happens, this is Walter Hobbs (James Caan), a cynical businessman. After a DNA test proves this, Walter reluctantly attempts to start a relationship with the childlike Buddy with increasingly chaotic results. ... read moreCategories: HolidayFriday Dec 16, 2022 - Sunday Dec 18, 2022The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Devotion'' on Friday, December 16, at 2pm and 7pm, Saturday, December 17 at 7pm and Sunday, December 18 at 3pm. Elite fighter pilots Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner become the U.S. Navy's most celebrated wingmen during the Korean War. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityFriday Jan 27, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''A Man Called Otto'' on Friday, January 27, at 2pm, Saturday, January 28 at 7pm and Sunday, January 29 at 3pm. Otto, a crotchety, irritable, and fiercely strict widower, lives a lonely life, judging everyone he sees. When he forms an unlikely friendship with his new neighbors, Otto begins to change. ... read moreCategories: Arts & CultureSaturday Jan 28, 2023 - Monday Jan 30, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''A Man Called Otto'' on Friday, January 27, at 2pm, Saturday, January 28 at 7pm and Sunday, January 29 at 3pm. Otto, a crotchety, irritable, and fiercely strict widower, lives a lonely life, judging everyone he sees. When he forms an unlikely friendship with his new neighbors, Otto begins to change. ... read moreCategories: Arts & CultureFriday Feb 3, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''80 for Brady'' on Friday, February 4, at 2pm and 7pm, Saturday, February 5 at 7pm and Sunday, February 5 at 3pm. Four best friends live life to the fullest when they embark on a wild trip to see their hero, Tom Brady, play in the 2017 Super Bowl. ... read moreCategories: Arts & CultureFriday Feb 10, 2023The Mars Theater will have showings of ''80 for Brady'' on Friday, February 11, at 7pm, Saturday, February 12 at 7pm and Sunday, February 13 at 3pm. Four best friends live life to the fullest when they embark on a wild trip to see their hero, Tom Brady, play in the 2017 Super Bowl. ... read moreCategories: Arts & CultureSaturday Dec 17, 2022Candy Cane Hunt for children ages 0-12 at 11am with lunch following. ... read moreCategories: HolidaySaturday Dec 17, 2022Join us for a Spectacular Celebration of the Holidays! Festive music, food, and drinks abound while you shop local and handmade artisans for those coveted gifts and seasonal decor! Activities for the kids, a visit with Santa Claus and much more await you and your family! Interested in becoming a vendor? Vendor spots are $35, Food Trucks are $45. Vendor fees are NON REFUNDABLE. Please sign up with this link only! You will receive and email from morrisabby14@gmail.com with payment information upon acceptance of your application. ... read moreCategories: Community, HolidayWednesday Dec 28, 2022 - Friday Dec 30, 2022Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center will hold a Holiday Horse Camp December 28th-30, 9am-noon Open to ages 6-10. $175 per camper. Includes horseback riding & crafts. Call 912-728-3728 or Volunteer@faithequestrian.org ... read moreCategories: Community, Holiday, Recreation & SportsMonday Dec 12, 2022Skin care studio open house. Discounts, prizes, and drinks ... read moreCategories: Chamber Of CommerceSunday Jan 1, 2023The Effingham County Branch NAACP, local church organizations and civic groups will celebrate the 160th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation on New Years' Day, Sunday, January 1, 2023, 3pm at St. Mark Baptist Church, 122 Second Street in Clyo. The Honorable Dr. Otis S. Johnson, who served as Mayor of Savannah from 2004 to 2012, will be the primary speaker. ... read moreCategories: Community, Clubs/OrganizationsTuesday Dec 13, 2022Join us for our annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast with State Majority Leader Jon Burns, State Representative Bill Hitchens, and State Senator Billy Hickman. It's a preview of the 2023 legislative session. We have also invited Chris Clark, CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce to speak. The Eggs & Issues Breakfast is sponsored by Effingham County Farm Bureau the Effingham County IDA. ... read moreCategories: Community, Chamber Of Commerce- Registration Closed
Sunday Jan 29, 2023 - Tuesday Jan 31, 2023Effingham Day at the Capitol will begin Sunday, January 29 through Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Residents of Effingham will gather in Atlanta to advocate for our community. This Year We Will Offer a Business Development Workshop on Sunday in addition to our usual activities on Monday & Tuesday. ... read moreCategories: Community, Government, Chamber Of Commerce- Registration Closed
Monday Jan 16, 2023The Effingham County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Day Monday, January 16, 2023 ... read moreCategories: Festivals & Celebrations, Community, HolidayMonday Dec 12, 2022... read moreCategories: Community, HolidayTuesday Jan 17, 2023Come learn how your business can be a vendor to Effingham County government, at the Chamber Members Breakfast on Tuesday, January 17, 8:30am, at the Herald Center, 1204 North Columbia Avenue in Rincon. Guest speaker for the breakfast is Alison Bruton, Purchasing Agent for Effingham County. 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 Dec 22, 2022Carlson and Co. will host Christmas Charcuterie Class on Thursday, December 22, 6:30 to 8:30pm. We're hosting another charcuterie workshop with all the tips and tricks to build the best Christmas board of the season. Come enjoy wine, hors-d' oeuvres, and a take-home charcuterie board with instructions and guidance by James Carlson. We look forward to having you there! For questions or concerns, please call 912.754.9116 ext. 10 ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, Community, HolidaySaturday Dec 17, 2022The Teresa Cowart Team and Rincon?s All Things Chocolate and More invite you to bring the family to meet Santa Claus on Saturday, December 17th, noon to 2pm. ... read moreCategories: Community, HolidaySaturday Dec 17, 2022This coming Saturday at Pillar Drug Company we are lucky enough to have Santa spend the morning with us.Come say hey and snap a picture from 9-11am! ... read moreCategories: Community, Holiday