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SUMMARY:Effingham Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThe Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday\, from June 14th through October 25th. \nVendors will be selling fresh produce\, baked goods\, and handcrafted arts and crafts.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/8919-effingham-farmers-market-19/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251025
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SUMMARY:Microchip Event at EARS Office
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3596-microchip-event-at-ears-office-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251025
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SUMMARY:Torchlight Halloween Hike\, Storytelling\, and Wiener Roast
DESCRIPTION:PrintVisitors are invited to stroll along illuminated paths and enjoy a night by the fire during the Torchlight Halloween Hike\, Storytelling\, and Wiener Roast at the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site.  This event will be on Saturday\, October 25\, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. \nThere will be music\, storytelling\, bonfires\, and a wiener roast near the Visitor Center to benefit programming.  Volunteers from the Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation will be selling cider\, hotdogs\, and s’mores ingredients for you to roast over the fire.  The Torchlight Hike covers mixed terrain\, so please wear appropriate footwear and seasonal outerwear.  Rain or shine! \nNote for Parents:  some stories in the Lincoln Cabin are “spooky\,” but all are kid-friendly.  The pathway between the farms is lit by torchlight\, but may be a bit scary for children who are afraid of the dark.  Actors in historic clothing and “friendly ghost” makeup are walking along the path to interact with guests.  They will be carrying lanterns and are NOT intended to be frightening. \nThe Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site is located at 402 South Lincoln Highway Road\, Lerna\, IL  62440.\n\n\nFor more information\, call 217-345-1845\, or visit lincolnlogcabin.org
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/18741-torchlight-halloween-hike-storytelling-and-wiener-roast/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251025
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SUMMARY:Watson Trunk Or Treat and Trick Or Treat
DESCRIPTION:Print \nTrunk or Treat at the Watson Civic Center will start at 5:30PM\nConcessions will be open in the WACO Building.\nWe take Cash and Venmo.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/20482-20482/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nCross Country \nClass 1A Cumberland Regional \nAt Lake Land College \nGirls: 10 a.m.\, Boys: 11 a.m. \nAltamont\, Cumberland\, Dieterich\, Effingham St. Anthony\, Newton\, Teutopolis\, Casey-Westfield\, Clay City Co-op\, Grayville\, Lawrenceville Co-op\, Marshall\, Mattoon St. John’s Lutheran\, Mount Carmel\, Oblong\, Palestine\, Robinson \nClass 1A Shelbyville Regional \nAt Dacey Trail-Forest Park \nGirls: 10 a.m.\, Boys: 10:45 a.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond\, Carlinville\, Cerro Gordo Co-op\, Decatur St. Teresa\, Gillespie\, Greenville\, Litchfield\, Monticello\, Moweaqua Central A&M\, Niantic Sangamon Valley Co-op\, Nokomis\, Shelbyville\, Sullivan\, Virden North Mac \nClass 2A Olney/Richland County Regional \nEffingham\, Centralia\, Champaign Centennial\, Charleston\, Danville\, Mahomet-Seymour\, Mattoon\, Mount Zion\, Olney/Richland County\, Rantoul\, Salem\, Urbana \nSoccer \nStaunton Regional \nMatch 4 – Effingham vs. Staunton\, 10 a.m. (championship) \nGirls Tennis \nState \nSingles — Avery Probst (Teutopolis) \nDoubles — Ellie Link-Mia Kinkelaar (St. Anthony)\, Liv Hoene-Nora Trupiano (St. Anthony)\, Anna Probst-Abbie Lee (Teutopolis)\, Adi Davidson-Allie Ruholl (Teutopolis) \nVolleyball \nDecatur Unity Christian at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 6 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY/FROSH/SOPH \nVolleyball \nTeutopolis JV tournament\, 9 a.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nGirls Basketball \nNational Trail Conference Seventh-Grade Tournament \nAt Brownstown \nGame 11 — Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg vs. either Altamont or Neoga\, 9 a.m. (consolation championship) \nGame 12 — Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City vs. either Cumberland or Sigel St. Michael (third place) \nGame 13 — South Central vs. either Cumberland or Sigel St. Michael\, 11:30 a.m. (championship) \nTeutopolis at Taylorville Round Robin\, TBA \nLEIC Tournament at Palestine/Hutsonville\, TBA \nCOLLEGE FOOTBALL \nEastern Illinois University at Charleston Southern\, 1 p.m. \nUniversity of Illinois at Washington\, 2:30 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nWorld Series \nGame 2 — Los Angeles Dodgers at Toronto\, 7 p.m. \nNASCAR \nNational Debt Relief 250\, 5 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/20776-saturdays-schedule-32/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries Distribution
DESCRIPTION:PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries will have a distribution on Saturday\, October 25th \, from 8:30-noon.  This will be at the Shumway location\, located at 304 S. West Street in Shumway.\n\nCall 217-240-0059 or go online to my-christian-space.com and sign up.\n\nAs a reminder\, beginning November 1st\, families can start signing up for Locker Blessings\, which will be on December 27th at Shumway.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/20844-enduring-freedom-ministries-distribution/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:The Cattery Presents: Beam-O-Ween!
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/20883-the-cattery-presents-beam-o-ween/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:FACE presents a Halloween DOUBLE FEATURE
DESCRIPTION:Print \nCome out and enjoy a free double feature matinee at the new FACE Theater in the Village Square Mall! \nDonation are welcome to support renovations for the theater and for 2026 scholarships.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/20886-face-presents-a-halloween-double-feature/
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SUMMARY:Greenup Halloween Celebration and Costume Contest
DESCRIPTION:Print \nGreenup Municipal Building is located at 115 E. Cumberland Street. \nThe Costume Contest begins at 7 p.m. \nContact DeeAnn Bauguss at 217-821-4898 for more information.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/21044-greenup-halloween-celebration-and-costume-contest/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:Area Trick-or-Treat Times
DESCRIPTION:PrintSaturday\, October 25  \nDieterich\, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. \nWatson\, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \n  \nFriday\, October 31 \nBrownstown\, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. \nEffingham\, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nGreenup\, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nShelbyville\, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nSigel\, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nStrasburg\, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nTeutopolis\, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nWindsor\, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/21063-area-trick-or-treat-times/
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SUMMARY:Effingham PET FEST in St. Elmo
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/21173-effingham-pet-fest-in-st-elmo/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:"Treats on Main Street" Candy Walk in Dieterich
DESCRIPTION:PrintWright’s Furniture & Flooring invites the public to its first-ever “Treats on Main Street” candy walk on Saturday\, October 25.  This free community event includes fun for all ages and lots of candy. \nPut on your costume and grab your candy buckets!  Families are invited to explore our showroom while the little ghosts\, goblins\, and superheroes collect free sweet treats at our themed candy stops throughout the store. \nThe candy walk will be on Saturday\, October 25\, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.  and takes place at Wright’s Furniture & Flooring\, 113 North Main Street in Dieterich. \nJohn Wright\, president of Wright’s Furniture & Flooring\, said “We’re thrilled to bring the community together for some Halloween fun.  It’s always such a special time for families\, and we can’t wait to see all the kids dressed up in their costumes.  We made sure to stock up on candy this year\, so there’s plenty to go around!” \nGuests are also encouraged to check out Dieterich’s ‘Boos and Brews’ at Liberty Park where they can enjoy a day filled with live entertainment\, games\, food vendors\, and more family fun!
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/21247-treats-on-main-street-candy-walk-in-dieterich/
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SUMMARY:Soup Supper Benefit and Bake Sale for Kathy Klitzing
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/21333-soup-supper-benefit-and-bake-sale-for-kathy-klitzing/
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