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Where community leaders meet at sunrise
to serve, connect, and make a difference. Join us every Tuesday at 7 AM at the
First Baptist Church in Effingham.

Effingham Sunrise Rotary Club
PO Box 1152
Effingham, IL 62401

The club meets Tuesdays at 7 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 213 W. Fayette Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401

11/05/2026

What a difference a year makes! 👏

We had the chance to tour the NEW Deb's Catering & Giving Plate facility in Altamont, and WOW! Tiffany Wasson showed us around and shared all the updates and changes made since the fire in 2025.

From the new space to everything happening behind the scenes, it was great to see how far they've come! And after everything their team has been through, it's even better to see them back in action and doing what they do best—feeding our community!

Thanks, Tiffany, for the tour! We're excited to see this next chapter for Deb's Catering & The Giving Plate!

Pictured Below: Bill Totten, Sunrise Rotary President; Tiffany Wasson; Patty Hood, Program Chair

11/02/2026

The 6th Annual Effingham Turkey Drop is right around the corner, and we want to make sure our local veterans don't miss out!

This event is all about saying THANK YOU to the brave men and women who have served our country.

If you're a veteran, we encourage you to get signed up! And if you know a veteran, help us spread the word! ❤️

Tag a veteran, share this post, or help someone get registered! We want to reach as many of our local heroes as possible.

🔗 Learn more and sign up here: effinghamturkeydrop2026.eventbrite.com

10/31/2026

🎃 Happy Halloween from the Effingham Sunrise Rotary Club! 👻

Wishing our friends, families, and community a day filled with more treats than tricks, plenty of smiles, and just the right amount of spooky fun!

Stay safe, have fun, and enjoy all the Halloween festivities!

10/30/2026

Making Christmas a little brighter for local kids! 🎄🎁

We welcomed Molly Bushue with the FISH & Catholic Charities Christmas Store - Effingham County who shared how this incredible program helps bring Christmas cheer to approximately 1,000 Effingham County children each year!

And they need YOUR help to make it happen!

Families can register November 1–25, with gift pickup on December 12 at Crossroots Church. Donations and volunteers are also needed, and don't forget the WXEF & KJ Country Radiothon on December 9 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.!

Thanks, Molly, for sharing how our community can come together to make Christmas special for local families!

Learn more: https://effinghamchristmasstore.com/

Pictured Below: Adam Butts, Program Chair; Molly Bushue; Bill Totten, Sunrise Rotary President

10/29/2026

The 6th Annual Effingham Turkey Drop is coming up, and we're looking for veterans to participate and businesses and individuals who would like to help make this special event possible!

❤️ VETERANS: We want to celebrate YOU! If you're a veteran, be sure to get signed up to receive your free meal!

🤝 SPONSORS: Here's your chance to give back and show your appreciation for the men and women who have served our country. Your support helps make this event possible!

Help us spread the word by sharing this post, tagging a veteran, or encouraging a local business to get involved!

10/28/2026

2026 Sunrise Rotary Halloween Parade
"Red, White & Boo"

A few photo highlights from Sunday’s parade…
See a familiar face? Tag yourself and your friends! 📸

10/25/2026

AND THE WINNERS ARE…

The Effingham Sunrise Rotary Club is excited to announce the winners of this year’s Halloween Parade! Our Red, White & Boo theme brought out some great creativity, and we loved seeing everyone get into the spirit!

YOUTH DIVISION
🥇 1st Place – Boy Scouts
🥈 2nd Place – Effingham County 4-H Illinois
🥉 3rd Place – Sacred Heart Catholic School, Effingham, IL

ORGANIZATIONS
🥇 1st Place – E.A.R.S. Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary
🥈 2nd Place – Sacred Heart Church, Lillyville
🥉 3rd Place – The Heart of Effingham

BUSINESSES
🥇 1st Place – Thats A Wrap Realty
🥈 2nd Place – Cayla's Power Tumbling Cheer & Dance Center
🥉 3rd Place – Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota

MARCHING BANDS
1st Place – Effingham Unit 40 Junior High School
1st Place – Altamont High School

Congratulations to all our winners!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who decorated a float, marched in the parade, volunteered, or lined the streets to cheer everyone on. It’s community traditions like this that make Effingham such a special place!

Red, White & BOO… we couldn’t have done it without YOU!

10/25/2026

Something spooky is cooking downtown!

Kirby Foods - Effingham has the grill fired up before today’s Halloween Parade!

🌭 Cookout: 11 AM–2 PM
🎃 Halloween Parade: 2 PM

Burgers, ribeye sandwiches, hot dogs, brats, chips, and drinks are all on the menu!

Grab your perfect parade-watching spot, then head over to Kirby Foods for some lunch before the parade kicks off!

Come hungry, enjoy some great food, and get ready for some Halloween fun! 👻

10/25/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY!

It's time for the Effingham Sunrise Rotary RED, WHITE & BOO Halloween Parade!

Grab your costumes, gather your family and friends, and head downtown for an afternoon of Halloween fun with a patriotic twist!

📅 TODAY – Sunday, October 25th
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Downtown Effingham

We can't wait to see all the creative costumes, smiling faces, and community spirit lining the streets!

10/24/2026

Our club is proud to join Rotary members around the world in the fight to end polio! Together, we’re making a difference and getting closer to a polio-free world.

Let’s keep the momentum going until polio is gone for good!

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Effingham, IL
62401

Website

http://www.effinghamsunriserotary.org/

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