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SUMMARY:Angeled Kids Foster Closet & Resale
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CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260217
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Walkers/Visitors at Memory Care Facility
DESCRIPTION:PrintVolunteers are needed to walk with\, or even just visit with\, residents at Willowbrook Memory Care Facility in Effingham\, on weekends. \nIf interested\, call Molly Fearday at 217-994-3364.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26931-26931/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:CASA Volunteers Needed
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe start of a new year often comes with a list of resolutions.  New Year’s resolutions are different for everyone\, but one of the most common is to live a healthier lifestyle.  If you’re hoping to improve your physical and mental health\, there’s one option that often gets overlooked and benefits others:  volunteering. \nVolunteering and helping others has been found to benefit both physical and mental health\, and there are a variety of options in our community.  If you’re looking for a new way to make changes in your life and in the lives of others\, consider resolving to help children and families in the child welfare system by volunteering with CASA for Kids. \nAs of January\, 682 children are currently in the child welfare system in CASA for Kid’s service area\, including Clay\, Clinton\, Edwards\, Effingham\, Fayette\, Franklin\, Jasper\, Hamilton\, Marion\, Wayne\, and White Counties.  These children have been removed from their homes and placed in foster care\, sometimes far away from their families and communities.  They need a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer to stand by their side and advocate for them. \n“Children in foster care are often separated from their families\, siblings\, friends and other loved ones\, and placed in an unfamiliar setting far away from everything they know\,” said Zoe Bridges\, Volunteer Outreach Coordinator of CASA for Kids.  “CASA volunteers stand with them during this uncertain time\, providing a consistent presence and speaking up for their best interest in court\, school and other settings.” \nCASA volunteers are everyday members of the community who are recruited\, screened and trained to advocate for a child or sibling group in foster care.  They get to know the child on an individual level so that they can make sure their physical\, emotional and educational needs are met. \nThey also get to know the child’s parents\, family\, foster parents and other important people in their life\, with the goal of working towards reunifying the child with their parents whenever safe and possible. They help make sure children have a support system of family and other reliable\, committed adults who can help them both during and after their time in foster care. \nCASA for Kids served 506 children in 2025 with the help of 95 CASA volunteers.  CASA is always seeking more community members to step up and advocate. \n“Volunteering with CASA is an opportunity unlike any other\,” said Bridges.  “It’s a unique chance to make a true\, positive difference for a young person and their family.  We need more members of the community to join the CASA movement so that we can serve 100% of children in foster care in our communities.” \nIn the New Year\, consider becoming a CASA volunteer and make an impact in a child’s life\, and your own.  Every child has a chance – it’s you. \nIf you’d like to find out more about becoming a CASA volunteer or other ways to get involved\, visit casa4change.org or email zbridges@casa4change.org.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/27354-27354/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260217
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SUMMARY:‘Cram the Cars’ for Catholic Charities Food Pantry
DESCRIPTION:Print \nIn recognition of February being National Canned Food Month\, HSHS Home Care is teaming up with Dan Hecht Chevrolet Toyota\, Roy Schmidt Honda\, Northside Ford-Lincoln\, Goeckner Bros. Inc. – Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram\, and Russ Braunecker Cadillac Buick GMC Inc. in Effingham to “Cram the Car” with nonperishable food items\, hygiene products\, and monetary donations for Catholic Charities’ food pantry. \nDonations for the annual event will be accepted the entire month of February.  On March 1\, HSHS Home Care staff will cram their cars with donated items before delivering them to Catholic Charities. The regional Catholic Charities’ office serves Clark\, Crawford\, Cumberland\, Effingham\, Fayette\, Jasper and Shelby counties. \n“Cram the Car inspires me every year when I see how our neighbors\, friends and colleagues come together to care for the community\,” said Valerie Engelbart\, Volunteer/Bereavement Services Supervisor for HSHS Home Care.  “It’s a privilege to deliver their generous donations. Let’s see how many cars we can fill!” \nSuggested items for donations include the following: \n• Boxed meals (Hamburger Helper\, Rice-a-Roni)\n• Pancake mix and syrup\n• Jelly\n• Pasta sauce\n• Cereal\n• Granola\n• Sugar-free canned fruit\n• Low-salt canned vegetables\n• Large boxes of oatmeal\n• Soap\n• Shampoo\n• Feminine products\n• Razors \nDonors are urged to check expiration dates. \nItems or monetary contributions may be dropped off at any of these locations: \n•  HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital front lobby or pre-surgical entrance – Weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. \n•  At one of these locations during business hours: \n− Dan Hecht Chevrolet Toyota – 2400 S. Banker St.\, Effingham\n− Roy Schmidt Honda – 1705 W. Fayette Ave.\, Effingham\n− Northside Ford-Lincoln – 1312 N. Keller Dr.\, Effingham\n− Goeckner Bros. Inc. – Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram – 600 E. Fayette Ave.\, Effingham\n− Russ Braunecker Cadillac Buick GMC Inc. – 2309 S. Banker St.\, Effingham \nLearn more at HSHS Home Care’s Cram the Car website\, or by contacting Engelbart at 217-685-0702 or Valerie.Engelbart@hshs.org. \nHSHS Home Care staff help patients maintain an independent lifestyle by offering in-home services such as physical\, occupational and speech-language therapy; wound care; cardiac rehabilitation; stroke care; pain management; hospice and palliative care; fall risk assessment; and pediatric care.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/29318-29318/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in February
DESCRIPTION:PrintAmerican Red Cross Blood Drives in February: \n2/5\, Thursday\, Knights of Columbus Hall\, Newton\, Noon – 5:30 PM \n2/6\, Friday\, Newton High School\, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM \n2/10\, Tuesday\, Mason Christian Church Annex\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n2/12\, Thursday\, EIU Student Union Ballroom\, Charleston\, Noon – 4:00 PM\n2/12\, Thursday\, Flora Church of the Nazarene\, Noon – 5:00 PM\n2/12\, Thursday\, Apostolic Center Church\, Mattoon\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n2/13\, Friday\, Oblong Municipal Building\, 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM \n2/16\, Monday\, Home Church\, Charleston\, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n2/16\, Monday\, St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church\, Sainte Marie\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n2/17\, Tuesday\, Grace United Methodist Church\, Neoga\, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n2/17\, Tuesday\, Dieterich High School\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n2/20\, Friday\, Altamont High School\, 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM \n2/23\, Monday\, Shelbyville High School\, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n2/24\, Tuesday\, St Michael Church – Sigel\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n2/26\, Thursday\, Neal Center YMCA\, Toledo\, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM \nCome give blood through February 28\, for a $20 e-gift card to your choice of merchant.  See rcblood.org/heart \nTo make an appointment\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/29670-29670/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/30150-free-tax-preparation-with-catholic-charities-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:Tuesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintBoys Basketball \nAltamont at St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM) \nEffingham at Taylorville\, 6 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Moweaqua Central A&M\, 6 p.m. \nMartinsville at Cumberland\, 6 p.m. \nWoodlawn at Dieterich\, 6:15 p.m. \nNeoga vs. Tuscola at Lake Land College\, 6 p.m. \nNewton at Casey-Westfield\, 6 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Red Hill (Bridgeport)\, 6 p.m. \nRamsey at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 6:15 p.m. \nSouth Central at Oblong\, 6 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nClass 1A Bluford Webber Regional \nGame 3 — Edwards County vs. Webber Township (Bluford)\, 6 p.m. \nGame 4 — Woodlawn vs. Lawrenceville\, 7:30 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nVolleyball \nCharleston at Effingham\, 3:45 p.m. \nEffingham Sacred Heart at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:15 p.m. \nAltamont at Teutopolis\, 4:15 p.m. \nWindsor at Cumberland\, 4:30 p.m. \nMattoon at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nDieterich at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nJasper County at Casey-Westfield\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor at Cumberland\, 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/30504-tuesdays-schedule-49/
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