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Events Calendar
Search for Event by:Tuesday Apr 26, 2022The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ?State of the County Breakfast? on Tuesday, April 26 at 8:30am in the Guyton Community Center, 505 Magnolia Street in Guyton. Join us for a panel discussion about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Effingham and its residents. There will also be a recap of the 2022 legislative session by our state delegation: House Majority Leader Jon Burns, State Representative Bill Hitchens, and State Senator Billy Hickman. ... read moreCategories: Community, Chamber Of Commerce- Registration Closed
Thursday Apr 28, 2022Join us for our Emotional, Mental, Health & Wellness Symposium in Effingham County. Building stronger communities, workplaces, schools. ... read moreCategories: CommunityFriday Apr 29, 2022The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Fantastic Beasts:The Secrets of Dumbledore'' on Friday and Saturday, April 29 & 30 at 7pm, with a 3pm matinee on Sunday, May 1. Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is the third installment in a saga that will span at least five Fantastic Beasts movies. The film is directed by David Yates and the cast also includes Dan Fogler as Jacob Kowalski, Alison Sudol as Queenie, Ezra Miller as Credence Barebone. Jessica Williams as Lally Hicks, as well as Callum Turner as Theseus Scamander, Victoria Yeates, Poppy Corby- Tuech, Aleksandr Kuznetsov, and Dave Wong. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySaturday Apr 30, 2022Empire Comic Con presents Effingham County's 1st ever ZOMBIE fun run! Come test your survival skills in this fun and exciting event! Every participant will be issued a flag belt. As you run the beautiful roads of downtown Springfield watch out for the hidden zombies that will be ready to yank your flag! Goal is to make it to the finish line with your flag intact (aka live through the apocalypse), if you lose your flag.....so sorry you didn't make it! Don't worry parents this will be a family friendly event with a few mild jump scares, and not so scary zombie makeup. ... read moreCategories: Community, Recreation & SportsSaturday Apr 30, 2022Save the date! ABODE Spring Artisan Fair and the Grand opening for the International School of Story and our workshop space! Come and meet the resident in-house Artisans, Artists and Makers and shop with them! Of course there will be plenty of other delightful booths and tables to shop at, art for the kids, food and a day of pure delight! For Artists, Artisans and Makers do apply here to secure your spot! https://form.jotform.com/220546279544158 ... read moreSaturday Apr 30, 2022The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Fantastic Beasts:The Secrets of Dumbledore'' on Friday and Saturday, April 29 & 30 at 7pm, with a 3pm matinee on Sunday, May 1. Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is the third installment in a saga that will span at least five Fantastic Beasts movies. The film is directed by David Yates and the cast also includes Dan Fogler as Jacob Kowalski, Alison Sudol as Queenie, Ezra Miller as Credence Barebone. Jessica Williams as Lally Hicks, as well as Callum Turner as Theseus Scamander, Victoria Yeates, Poppy Corby- Tuech, Aleksandr Kuznetsov, and Dave Wong. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityTuesday May 10, 2022The Leadership Effingham Class of 2022 has completed its coursework and will present its group project at the Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday, May 10 at 6:00pm at the MARS Theatre, 106 S Laurel Street in Springfield. ... read moreCategories: Community, Chamber Of Commerce, Continuing EducationWednesday May 11, 2022Feral swine have become increasingly detrimental in Georgia, causing significant damage to agricultural crops and natural resources throughout the state. The economic impact of damage caused by feral swine in Georgia is estimated at $150 million. A group of agricultural and natural resource organizations are partnering to bring Georgia?s top experts on feral swine together in a series of educational workshops for farmers and landowners. ... read moreCategories: CommunityFriday May 13, 2022The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Everything, Everywhere, All At Once'' on Friday, May 13 at 7pm. Everything Everywhere All at Once is a 2022 American science-fiction action film written and directed by Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (collectively known as ''Daniels''). It stars Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, Jenny Slate, Harry Shum Jr., with James Hong and Jamie Lee Curtis. The plot follows a Chinese-American woman (Yeoh) being audited by the Internal Revenue Service, who discovers that she must connect with parallel universe versions of herself to prevent a powerful being from causing the destruction of them all. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySaturday May 14, 2022Join us for the 3rd Annual Gears and Grub-Car Show on Saturday, May 14th at Freedom Park, Rincon. Fun for the whole family! Food Trucks - Craft Vendors - Exhibitions- Car Corral- Rides and Games for the Kids. Car Registration includes 2 gate entrances. ... read moreCategories: CommunityFriday May 20, 2022The Mars Theater will have showings of ''The Bad Guys'' on Friday and Saturday, May 20 & 27 at 7pm, with a 3pm matinee on Sunday, May 22. After a lifetime of legendary heists, notorious criminals Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark and Ms. Tarantula are finally caught. To avoid a prison sentence, the animal outlaws must pull off their most challenging con yet -- becoming model citizens. Under the tutelage of their mentor, Professor Marmalade, the dubious gang sets out to fool the world that they're turning good. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySaturday May 21, 2022The Savannah Interagency Diversity Council and the Effingham Chamber will host their second joint conference focusing on the many dimensions of physical & mental disabilities. The event will be held on Saturday, May 21, 9am to noon at the First Baptist Church of Rincon, 201 East 6th Street Rincon, GA 31326. All are welcome to attend. Admission is free, but pre-registration is required for admission. The conference will also be streamed on Facebook Live. Speakers will be announced soon. We anticipate a morning of dynamic conversation, diverse viewpoints, personal testimony & engaging speakers. If you are interested in an exhibit space and serve the needs of our disabled community, please contact the chamber at 912.754.3301 or via email at info@effinghamcountychamber.org.. ... read moreCategories: Community, Chamber Of Commerce- Registration Closed
Saturday May 21, 2022The Mars Theater will have showings of ''The Bad Guys'' on Friday and Saturday, May 20 & 21 at 7pm, with a 3pm matinee on Sunday, May 22. After a lifetime of legendary heists, notorious criminals Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark and Ms. Tarantula are finally caught. To avoid a prison sentence, the animal outlaws must pull off their most challenging con yet -- becoming model citizens. Under the tutelage of their mentor, Professor Marmalade, the dubious gang sets out to fool the world that they're turning good. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityFriday May 27, 2022Seasons of Japan is coming to Effingham County. Join us for a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, May 27 at noon at the construction site on Highway 21 Northbound, (across from Parker's and in front of Goshen Crossing Apartments) in Rincon. Lunch will be provided on-site by Seasons of Japan. Advance registration is required to attend. ... read moreCategories: Community, Chamber Of Commerce- Registration Closed
Friday May 27, 2022The Mars Theater will have showings of ''Uncharted'' on Friday and Saturday, May 27 & 28 at 7pm, with a 3pm matinee on Sunday, May 29. Treasure hunter Victor ''Sully'' Sullivan recruits street-smart Nathan Drake to help him recover a 500-year-old lost fortune amassed by explorer Ferdinand Magellan. What starts out as a heist soon becomes a globe-trotting, white-knuckle race to reach the prize before the ruthless Santiago Moncada can get his hands on it. If Sully and Nate can decipher the clues and solve one of the world's oldest mysteries, they stand to find $5 billion in treasure -- but only if they can learn to work together. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySaturday May 28, 2022The Effingham County Branch NAACP's Armed Services and Veteran Affairs Committee will host the first Veterans Appreciation in the Park on May 28 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Memorial Day weekend event will take place at Baker Lake, 224 Courthouse Road Extension, Springfield. The theme is, ?No Vet Left Behind.? Hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, drinks, and sweets will be served. ... read moreCategories: CommunityMonday May 30, 2022Lieutenant Colonel Andrew S.R. Wichers will be the featured speaker at the Memorial Day Program at the Veterans Park on Monday, May 30, at 6pm. 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. ... read moreCategories: CommunityTuesday May 31, 2022The Mars Theater will have two showings of ''Abominable'' on Tuesday, May 31, at 10am and 2pm. After discovering a Yeti on the roof of her apartment building, teenage Yi and her two friends embark on an epic quest to reunite the magical creature with his family. But to do so, they must stay one step ahead of a wealthy financier and a determined zoologist who want to capture the beast for their own gain. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityFriday Jun 3, 2022We hope you will join us for a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the new Love's Travel Stop on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 2600 GA Highway 21 (Highway 21 and Rahn Station Road) between Rincon and Springfield. ... read moreCategories: Community, Chamber Of CommerceFriday Jun 3, 2022''Still Standing: A Tribute to Elton John'' carries on the legacy and amazing music of the iconic Sir Elton John. Close your eyes and you will swear you are listening to Elton in person, as the amazing Ben Frey looks, sounds and performs his incredible music catalogue to perfection! Expect ALL of the huge hits including: Candle in the Wind, Rocket Man, Bennie & the Jets, Tiny Dancer, Your Song, Circle of Life and Crocodile Rock among many others. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySunday Jun 5, 2022The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''Father Stu'' on Sunday, June 5 at 3pm. When an injury ends his amateur boxing career, Stuart Long moves to Los Angeles to find money and fame. While scraping by as a supermarket clerk, he meets Carmen, a Sunday school teacher who seems immune to his bad-boy charm. Determined to win her over, the longtime agnostic starts going to church to impress her. However, a motorcycle accident leaves him wondering if he can use his second chance to help others, leading to the surprising realization that he's meant to be a Catholic priest. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityTuesday Jun 7, 2022The Mars Theater will have two showings of ''Minions'' on Tuesday, June 7, 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 moreWednesday Jun 8, 2022Join us as we celebrate the relocation of Simply Southern Caterers at 606 N Laurel Street in downtown Springfield on Wednesday, June 7, at 10am. ... read moreCategories: Community, Chamber Of CommerceFriday Jun 10, 2022Join the Effingham County Board of Commissioners for the Ribbon Cutting and Dedication ceremony for McCall Park on Friday, June 10, at 10am, McCall Park is located at 5450 McCall Road in Rincon. ... read moreCategories: CommunityFriday Jun 10, 2022The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''Steel Magnolias'' on Friday, June 10 at 7pm. A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship and welcome her into the fold. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySaturday Jun 11, 2022The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''Driving Miss Daisy'' on Saturday, June 11 at 7pm. Daisy Werthan (Jessica Tandy), an elderly Jewish widow living in Atlanta, is determined to maintain her independence. However, when she crashes her car, her son, Boolie (Dan Aykroyd), arranges for her to have a chauffeur, an African-American driver named Hoke Colburn (Morgan Freeman). Daisy and Hoke's relationship gets off to a rocky start, but they gradually form a close friendship over the years, one that transcends racial prejudices and social conventions. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySunday Jun 12, 2022The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''When Harry Met Sally'' on Sunday, June 12 at 3pm. In 1977, college graduates Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) and Sally Albright (Meg Ryan) share a contentious car ride from Chicago to New York, during which they argue about whether men and women can ever truly be strictly platonic friends. Ten years later, Harry and Sally meet again at a bookstore, and in the company of their respective best friends, Jess (Bruno Kirby) and Marie (Carrie Fisher), attempt to stay friends without sex becoming an issue between them. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityTuesday Jun 14, 2022The Mars Theater will have two showings of ''The Boss Baby'' on Tuesday, June 14, at 10am and 2pm. A suit-wearing, briefcase-carrying baby pairs up with his 7-year old brother to stop the dastardly plot of the CEO of Puppy Co. ... read moreTuesday Jun 14, 2022Guyton Historical Commission Summer Social at the Guyton Caboose on Central Blvd. Free Kona Ice for kids. ... read moreCategories: CommunityThursday Jun 16, 2022We hope you can join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony for Face Grace Esthetics on Thursday, June 16, at 4pm. Located at 5717 GA Highway 21 South, Suite B (inside Thompson Chiropractic) in Rincon, ... read moreCategories: Community, Chamber Of CommerceFriday Jun 17, 2022The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''Lightyear'' on Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18 at 7pm, with a Sunday, June 19 matinee at 3pm. Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure with a group of ambitious recruits and his robot companion. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunitySaturday Jun 18, 2022The Effingham County Branch NAACP's Juneteenth Celebration will take place June 18 from 3-6 p.m. at the old Effingham County Recreation Department Gym at 808 Ga. Hwy 119, Springfield, near the Springfield Public Library. there will be speakers, entertainers, food and drinks provided at no cost to those who attend. ... read moreCategories: Festivals & Celebrations, CommunitySaturday Jun 18, 2022The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''Lightyear'' on Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18 at 7pm, with a Sunday, June 19 matinee at 3pm. Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure with a group of ambitious recruits and his robot companion. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityTuesday Jun 21, 2022The Mars Theater will have a matinee showing of ''Lightyear'' on Tuesday, June 21 at 2pm. Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure with a group of ambitious recruits and his robot companion. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityWednesday Jun 22, 2022The Mars Theater will have a matinee showing of ''Lightyear'' on Tuesday, June 21 at 2pm. Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure with a group of ambitious recruits and his robot companion. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityThursday Jun 23, 2022The Mars Theater will have a matinee showing of ''Lightyear'' on Tuesday, June 21 at 2pm. Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure with a group of ambitious recruits and his robot companion. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityThursday Jun 23, 2022The chamber will hold its Annual Meeting and Awards Reception on Thursday evening, June 23, 6pm at Local on Laurel in downtown 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 Small Business 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 24, 2022The Mars Theater will have a matinee showing of ''Lightyear'' on Tuesday, June 21 at 2pm. Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure with a group of ambitious recruits and his robot companion. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, CommunityFriday Jun 24, 2022The Mars Theater will have a showing of ''Lightyear'' on Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25 at 7pm, with a Sunday, June 26 matinee at 3pm. Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure with a group of ambitious recruits and his robot companion. ... read moreCategories: Arts & Culture, Community