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SUMMARY:Journey to Freedom:  Illinois’ Underground Railroad
DESCRIPTION:PrintA new exhibit highlighting the courageous stories of freedom seekers and the multi-racial conductors who assisted them on the Underground Railroad in Illinois are featured in a new exhibit Journey to Freedom:  Illinois’ Underground Railroad.  This will be on display in the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site’s Visitor Center – Sargent Gallery\, now through December 31. \nThis exhibit tells selected stories of freedom seekers\, conductors and communities in Illinois that were part of the journey to freedom on the Illinois Underground Railroad.  Using photos\, videos\, maps\, personal stories\, and illustrations created specifically for the exhibit\, visitors will learn the about the people and communities who took part in this hidden history.  Highlighted stories include freedom seekers John and Eliza Little\, who traveled barefoot through Illinois to Canada to gain their freedom\, or conductors like Henry who worked for Abraham Lincoln\, and Mary Ann King Brown who helped the enslaved to freedom in the Springfield\, Quincy and Galena areas.  Many of the known communities are included\, from Cairo through Springfield to Quincy and Chicago.  Other featured areas are Brooklyn/Freedom Village\, Miller Grove\, Rocky Fork\, Galesburg\, Mount Hope\, Jacksonville\, and New Philadelphia. \n Journey to Freedom:  Illinois’ Underground Railroad is proudly presented by The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area\, also known as Looking for Lincoln. \nThe Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site is located at 402 South Lincoln Highway Road\, Lerna\, IL  62440.  For more information call 217-345-1845\, or visit lincolnlogcabin.org
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16357-journey-to-freedom-illinois-underground-railroad-6/
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SUMMARY:Homeschool STEM Squad
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThis program will run through May 2026.  If someone misses a session\, that’s no problem\, as participants can register for another date.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16968-homeschool-stem-squad-4/
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SUMMARY:FISH Christmas Store Set-Up\, Delivery\, and Distribution
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SUMMARY:Tuesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nCharleston at Effingham\, 5:30 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM) \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. \nAltamont at Newton\, 6 p.m. \nCasey-Westfield at Cumberland\, 7:30 p.m. \nNeoga at Dieterich\, 5 p.m. \nSouth Central at Vandalia\, 6 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Paris\, 6 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Arcola\, 6 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nNeoga vs. Tri-County at Lake Land College\, 6 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Arcola\, 6 p.m. \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at St. Anthony\, 5 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nRichland County\, Olney at Altamont\, 6 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nNational Trail Conference Seventh-Grade Tournament \nGame 12 — Windsor vs. Cumberland\, 5:30 p.m. \nGame 13 — Altamont vs. Sigel St. Michael\, 6:45 p.m. \nGame 14 — St. Elmo/Brownstown vs. Stewardson-Strasburg\, 8 p.m. \nCharleston at Jasper County\, 6 p.m. \nNeoga at Martinsville\, 6 p.m. \nRichland County\, Olney at Teutopolis\, 6 p.m. \nMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nUniversity of Illinois at Ohio State\, 6:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24144-tuesdays-schedule-39/
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SUMMARY:Shumway Senior Citizens Lunch
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Shumway Senior Citizens will have their monthly lunch at the Shumway Kluthe Center at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday\, December 9. \nThis is the rescheduled date from the weather-postponed monthly lunch last Tuesday.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24641-shumway-senior-citizens-lunch/
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SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries December Dates
DESCRIPTION:PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries December Dates: \nTuesday\, December 2nd\, from 4 – 6pm\, Shumway \nTuesday\, December 9th\, from 4 – 6pm\, Shumway.  This is also the informational meeting for EFM’s latest project:  Ezra’s Place \nWednesday\, December 10th\, noon – 2pm\, Shumway \nSaturday\, December 13th\, 9am – noon\, Mason \nWednesday\, December 17th\, noon – 2pm\, Shumway \nFriday\, December 19th\, Deadline at midnight for Locker Blessing Registration\nSaturday\, December 27th\, 8am – 3pm\, Shumway (Locker Blessings) \nPlease call 217-868-5293 or 217-240-0059 to sign up\, or go to our website and book your own date & time:  www.my-christian-space.com then select either Shumway or Mason. \nShumway location is at (old grade school) 304 S. West Street\, Shumway \nMason location is at 861 E. Washington Street\, Mason (Mason Civic Center)
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24652-enduring-freedom-ministries-december-dates/
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