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SUMMARY:Windsor Wonderland:  A Magical Evening of Holiday Fun
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe W.H.A.T. civic group invites everyone to celebrate the season at Windsor Wonderland\, happening Saturday\, December 6\, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.  This much-anticipated holiday tradition is packed with festive activities and free fun for all ages. \nThe evening begins with the Golf Cart and ATV Lighted Parade\, a vibrant spectacle of illuminated vehicles spreading holiday cheer.  Parade participants will line up at the Windsor High School parking lot at 4:30 PM\, with the parade kicking off at 4:45 PM.  The procession will culminate at the Community Christmas Tree\, where the tree lighting ceremony will officially launch the evening’s festivities at 5:00 PM. \nSanta Claus will make his grand arrival as part of the parade and will be available for visits at the Windsor Library until 6:30 PM.  Families can take photos and share their holiday wishes with Santa. \nAdding to the magic of the evening\, Windsor CUSD will serve a free chili and hot dog dinner\, ensuring everyone stays warm and well-fed.  Guests can also enjoy a variety of activities\, including: \n\nLive reindeer for an up-close holiday experience\nCookie decorating for all ages\nA mini cake walk with tasty treats to win\nA cozy hot cocoa bar to warm your hands and hearts\n\nThese activities\, planned by community groups\, churches\, and local businesses\, are completely free of charge. \nFor more information about the parade\, please contact Josh Hartman at 217-259-1340. \nDon’t miss this evening of festive fun and community spirit.  Bring your family\, friends\, and holiday cheer to Windsor Wonderland and make lasting memories!
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24357-windsor-wonderland-a-magical-evening-of-holiday-fun/
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SUMMARY:Tinsel & Tails for E.A.R.S.
DESCRIPTION:Print \nEARS is excited to unveil for another year “Tinsel & Tails\,” a festive holiday experience\, hosted in partnership with Cardinal Golf Course.  Running November 28 – December 27\, this holiday family event will be open every Friday and Saturday night from 5:30PM to 8:30 PM. \n“Tinsel & Tails” will light up Cardinal Golf Course with spectacular holiday decorations and a charming winter wonderland atmosphere.  The event is set to offer an array of activities that celebrate the season and support a noble cause\, including: \n– Holiday Light Tour:  Enjoy a scenic golf cart ride through the beautifully decorated path on the course\, featuring dazzling light displays and festive decorations.\n– Family Fun:  Engage in family-friendly activities like a hot chocolate bar\, roast s’mores\, and take memorable photos with festive backdrops. \nTickets for the event will be available November 3\, on the EARS website:  effinghamanimalrescue.com
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/20463-tinsel-tails-for-e-a-r-s-4/
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with Santa at EHS
DESCRIPTION:Print \nSanta Shoppe \nFala-llamas \nStory Time \nTickets can be purchased at the door. \nAll proceeds benefit the Unit 40 Education Foundation’s mission to provide teacher grants and continuing education scholarships for seniors.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/21462-breakfast-with-santa-at-ehs/
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SUMMARY:Benefit for Kathryn Suckow
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/22956-benefit-for-kathryn-suckow/
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SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nEffingham vs. Vienna\, 1 p.m. at Marion \nTimothy Christian at Newton\, 2 p.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at Tri-County\, Kansas\, 11 a.m. \nUnity at Teutopolis\, 1 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nTeutopolis at Richland County\, Olney\, 1 p.m. \nWrestling \nEffingham at Cumberland Boys Pirate Duals\, 9 a.m. \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Cerro Gordo Freshman/Sophomore Tournament\, TBA \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nNational Trail Conference Seventh-Grade Tournament at Sigel \nRichland County\, Olney at St. Anthony\, 10 a.m. \nGirls Basketball \nClass 7-3A State Tournament \nAt Auburn High School \nGame 1– Virginia vs. Washington\, 10 a.m. \nGame 2 — Teutopolis vs. Forrest Prairie Central\, 11:30 a.m. \nGame 3 — Downs Tri-Valley vs. Burr Ridge Gower\, 1 p.m. \nGame 4 — Princeton Logan vs. Hillsboro\, 2:30 p.m. \nGame 5 — Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2\, 5 p.m. \nGame 6 — Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4\, 6:30 p.m. \nMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nUniversity of Illinois at Tennessee\, 7 p.m. \nLindenwood at Eastern Illinois University\, 7 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/23379-saturdays-schedule-38/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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SUMMARY:Breakfast With Santa in Edgewood
DESCRIPTION:PrintThis will be at the Edgewood Masonic Lodge
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/23552-breakfast-with-santa-in-edgewood/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:Downtown Effingham Hometown Christmas
DESCRIPTION:PrintDUE TO WEATHER\, EFFINGHAM’S HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY\, DECEMBER 6! \nKick off the holiday season with your family and friends at Downtown Effingham’s Hometown Christmas on Saturday\, December 6!   Whether you’re hosting loved ones home for Thanksgiving or starting your own holiday traditions\, this magical evening is the perfect way to celebrate together. \nClimb aboard for cozy horse-drawn carriage rides or whimsical tractor train rides\, and delight the kids with a chance to meet a live reindeer.  Make memories visiting Santa\, snapping photos with favorite Christmas and Disney characters\, and creating festive crafts in Santa’s Workshop.  As you stroll through the holiday magic\, warm up with a cup of hot chocolate\, enjoy the sweet crunch of kettle corn\, and soak in the sparkle and joy of the season. \nBring the whole family downtown and make memories you’ll treasure for years to come! \nFood & Beverage | 3:00-6:00pm \nMacklin Kettle Corn & Joe Sippers Cafe Beverage Cart (costs associated with these vendors) \nEntertainment | 3:00-5:00pm \nSanta’s Workshop (heated tent in the City parking lot)\n•Bulb Planting – University of Illinois Master Gardeners\n•Christmas Activity – C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corp.\n•Christmas Coloring Pages & Pet Treats – Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary (EARS)\n•Christmas Craft – Effingham County Case Managers\n•Christmas Ornament – Caritas Family Solutions\n•Cookie Decorating – Kirby Foods-Effingham\n•Reindeer Food – The Royal School of Cosmetology \nAdditional Activities \n•Horse Drawn Carriage Rides – Yoder Horse & Carriage\n•Two LIVE Reindeer & Sleigh – Prairie Moon Farm\n•Tractor Train Rides – Bahrns Equipment\, Inc.\, Roepke Overhead Door & Y-Yard \nSpecial Guests \n•2025 Miss and Jr. Miss Effingham County Fair Queen – Krista Phillips & Leah Ring\n•Holiday & Winter Characters – Effingham High School Drama Club \nLighted Christmas Parade | 5:00pm \nWe are bringing Santa to town in sparkling style — join us as the streets come alive with lights\, laughter\, and holiday magic!  See below to sign up! \nSanta House | 5:45-8:00pm\n \nThe big man in red is heading to his house — making his list\, checking it twice\, and arriving in style!  Santa’s elves at the Effingham Public Library are hard at work to make sure every child — young or old\, naughty or nice — receives a personalized letter from Jolly Old St. Nick himself.  This festive tradition is proudly sponsored by Tracy Willenborg\, helping spread holiday cheer throughout our community.  Request your letter here by Friday\, December 5. \nLive Music @ the Old Courthouse \n6:15pm | FACE Christmas Concert\n6:45pm | FACE Community Orchestra \nLighted Parade: \nGet ready to be dazzled by a magical evening of holiday cheer and twinkling lights.  Watch as beautifully decorated floats\, festive vehicles\, and singing elves illuminate the streets\, spreading warmth and joy to all.  Bring your friends and family to experience this beloved holiday tradition.   Parade begins at 5:00pm\, starting at Baseball Card Connection\, heading down Jefferson Ave to The Heart Theatre\, and ending at 3rd St.  Sign up by Tuesday\, November 25. \nParticipants: \nCity of Effingham\nCity of Effingham Caledonia Fire Truck\nCity of Effingham Fire Department\nDan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota\nDanceLife Center\nDieterich Bank\nFatso’s Famous Pizza\nFirst National Bank of Waterloo\nKrista Phillips | 2025 Miss Effingham County Fair Queen\nLakeland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center\nLeah Ring | 2025 Jr. Miss Effingham County Fair Queen\nPlant Some Kindness\nRumpke Waste & Recycling\nRuss Braunecker Cadillac Buick GMC\nSouth Central FS\nThe Heart Theatre\nW.S. Broom & Co. Furniture\nWabash Communications Co-Op \nBecome a Sponsor: \nHelp brighten this holiday season by supporting this years event!  Hometown Christmas offers a gift to the entire community as we gather together to celebrate this free event.   View opportunities – click here to sponsor! \nSponsors: \nTree Top |\nReindeer x2 |\nHorse & Carriage | The Wellness Loft\nSanta’s Workshop | City of Effingham/Visit Effingham; Wabash Communications Co-Op\nCaroler | HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital; Kirby Foods-Effingham; Premier Broadcasting | 97.9 XFM & KJ Country 102.3; The Heart Theatre; Washington Savings Bank\nSanta Letters | Tracy Willenborg-Taylor Law Office\nCandy Cane | Ameren Illinois; Effingham Asphalt; Evergreen Nursing & Rehab; Peters Buildings Inc.; The Beanstalk Boutique; W.S. Broom Co.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/23959-downtown-effingham-hometown-christmas-2/
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SUMMARY:Griswold Christmas and Community Crawl in Edgewood
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24202-griswold-christmas-and-community-crawl-in-edgewood/
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SUMMARY:Downtown Effingham Hometown Christmas
DESCRIPTION:PrintKick off the holiday season with your family and friends at Downtown Effingham’s Hometown Christmas on Saturday\, December 6!   Start your own holiday traditions\, as this magical evening is the perfect way to celebrate together. \nClimb aboard for a whimsical tractor train ride and make memories visiting Santa.  Snap photos with your favorite Christmas and Disney characters and creating festive crafts in Santa’s Workshop.  As you stroll through the holiday magic\, warm up with a cup of hot chocolate\, enjoy the sweet crunch of kettle corn\, and soak in the sparkle and joy of the season. \nBring the whole family downtown and make memories you’ll treasure for years to come! \nFood & Beverage | 3:00-6:00pm \nMacklin Kettle Corn & Joe Sippers Cafe Beverage Cart (costs associated with these vendors) \nEntertainment | 3:00-5:00pm \nSanta’s Workshop (heated tent in the City parking lot)\n•Bulb Planting – University of Illinois Master Gardeners\n•Christmas Activity – C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corp.\n•Christmas Coloring Pages & Pet Treats – Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary (EARS)\n•Christmas Craft – Effingham County Case Managers\n•Christmas Ornament – Caritas Family Solutions\n•Cookie Decorating – Kirby Foods-Effingham\n•Reindeer Food – The Royal School of Cosmetology \nAdditional Activities \n•Pickles the Mini-Horse\n•Bubble Party from 3:00-5:00 pm\n•Tractor Train Rides – Bahrns Equipment\, Inc.\, Roepke Overhead Door & Y-Yard \n\nStory-time with Mrs. Claus – in the American Family Insurance building on Washington Avenue\n\nSpecial Guests \n•2025 Miss and Jr. Miss Effingham County Fair Queen – Krista Phillips & Leah Ring\n•Holiday & Winter Characters – Effingham High School Drama Club \nLighted Christmas Parade | 5:00pm \nWe are bringing Santa to town in sparkling style — join us as the streets come alive with lights\, laughter\, and holiday magic!  See below to sign up! \nSanta House | 5:45-8:00pm\n \nThe big man in red is heading to his house — making his list\, checking it twice\, and arriving in style!  Santa’s elves at the Effingham Public Library are hard at work to make sure every child — young or old\, naughty or nice — receives a personalized letter from Jolly Old St. Nick himself.  This festive tradition is proudly sponsored by Tracy Willenborg\, helping spread holiday cheer throughout our community.  Request your letter here by Friday\, December 5. \nLive Music @ the Old Courthouse \n6:15pm | FACE Christmas Concert\n6:45pm | FACE Community Orchestra \nLighted Parade: \nGet ready to be dazzled by a magical evening of holiday cheer and twinkling lights.  Watch as beautifully decorated floats\, festive vehicles\, and singing elves illuminate the streets\, spreading warmth and joy to all.  Bring your friends and family to experience this beloved holiday tradition.   Parade begins at 5:00pm\, starting at Baseball Card Connection\, heading down Jefferson Ave to The Heart Theatre\, and ending at 3rd St.   \nParticipants include: \nCity of Effingham\nCity of Effingham Caledonia Fire Truck\nCity of Effingham Fire Department\nDan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota\nDanceLife Center\nDieterich Bank\nFatso’s Famous Pizza\nFirst National Bank of Waterloo\nKrista Phillips | 2025 Miss Effingham County Fair Queen\nLakeland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center\nLeah Ring | 2025 Jr. Miss Effingham County Fair Queen\nPlant Some Kindness\nRumpke Waste & Recycling\nRuss Braunecker Cadillac Buick GMC\nSouth Central FS\nThe Heart Theatre\nW.S. Broom & Co. Furniture\nWabash Communications Co-Op
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24315-downtown-effingham-hometown-christmas-3/
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