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SUMMARY:HSHS Community Connect
DESCRIPTION:PrintHospital Sisters Health System introduces HSHS Community Connect \nConnecting communities with local resources \nFor 150 years\, Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) has been a leader of health and wellness in the communities serving across Illinois and Wisconsin.  To address the needs of our communities\, HSHS proudly launches HSHS Community Connect\, a digital database of free or reduced cost community-based programs and services available in the communities we serve. \nHSHS is committed to improving community health and addressing ever-changing needs and factors within the community landscape\,” said Kim Luz-Mobley\, M.S.\, C.H.E.S.\, System Executive Director of Community Health.  “Across our health system and the communities we serve\, HSHS strives to fulfill our Mission to provide high-quality health care to all patients\, regardless of their ability to pay.” \nIn 2024\, HSHS hospitals conducted a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to identify the health status\, needs and issues in the communities we serve.  HSHS Community Connect is a powerful tool that will support our goal to improve community outcomes by working to address social determinants of health\, including access to medical care. \n“As a health care system\, we see members of our community every day who are experiencing food insecurity\, homelessness\, or in need of financial aid.  With HSHS Community Connect\, we can find local resources to connect our patients with the support they need\,” said Luz-Mobley. \nAcross Illinois\, patients and community members can find hundreds of local resources that meet their needs\, including: \n• Financial aid\n• Food pantries\n• Medical care\n• Housing and temporary shelter\n• Personal safety\n• Baby items\n• Transportation\n• And more. \nPatients can also access HSHS Community Connect on our website at hshs.org/connect or through MyHSHS.  If you need to create a MyHSHS account\, be sure to use your full proper name that matches your HSHS medical record.  If you have questions about MyHSHS\, call the MyChart support line at 1-866-312-5023 or email MyHealthRecordhelp@hshs.org. \nFor more information about HSHS\, visit hshs.org.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/31606-31606/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
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SUMMARY:‘Unsinkable Freedom’ Movie at ALPLM
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThe Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum caps off its celebration of Black History Month by introducing a new short film recounting the exciting story of Robert Smalls\, who used his wits and seamanship to lead 15 people on a daring escape from slavery. \n“Unsinkable Freedom” begins running at the museum on February 27\, a day after its world premiere at a special event. It will run every 15 minutes throughout the museum’s day for the next three months. \nSmalls was an enslaved man in Charleston\, SC\, when the Civil War began.  He was forced to work aboard the Confederate ship Planter in Charleston Harbor and nearby coastal waters.  On May 12\, 1862\, Smalls and the other enslaved men were left aboard ship by white officers.  Seizing the opportunity\, they launched a long-simmering plan to sneak their families aboard and sail to freedom. \n“Unsinkable Freedom” dramatizes that dangerous trip.  The 11-minute film shows how Smalls got the families aboard\, impersonated the ship’s captain\, sailed past Confederate checkpoints and finally reached U.S. Navy ships and freedom. \n“Very few stories can match the escape of Robert Smalls for both drama and inspiration\,” said Christina Shutt\, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.  “He risked everything to win freedom for his friends and loved ones.  And after their escape\, he served with the U.S. Navy and was later elected to Congress. We at the ALPLM are proud to tell part of his amazing story.” \n“Unsinkable Freedom” was written and directed by Kameron Gates\, an artist and animator based in Petersburg\, Illinois.  It stars ALPLM actor Reggie Guyton as Smalls. \nThe film was created using a hybrid of production techniques from animation\, VFX and video games.  It has a hyper-wide aspect ratio to take advantage of the three screens surrounding audiences in the museum’s Mr. Lincoln Theater.  It also features 5.1 surround sound. \nThe actors’ faces and body performances were recorded using motion capture.  Additional animation was created using classic keyframe techniques.  The historic Charleston Harbor was built and rendered inside Unreal Engine a tool created for video games that has expanded into visual effects for TV and film. \nThe mission of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is to inspire civic engagement through the diverse lens of Illinois history and share with the world the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.  We pursue this mission through a combination of rigorous scholarship and high-tech showmanship built on the bedrock of the ALPLM’s unparalleled collection of historical materials – roughly 13 million items from all eras of Illinois history. \nFor more information\, visit www.PresidentLincoln.illinois.gov.  You can follow the ALPLM on Facebook\, X/Twitter and Instagram.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/31675-31675/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTSTAMP:20260426T030940
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SUMMARY:Frozen The Broadway Musical at Teutopolis
DESCRIPTION:Print \nTickets are available at the door for $10.\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/33194-frozen-the-musical-at-teutopolis/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
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SUMMARY:Garage Sale for Humane Society
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/33421-garage-sale-for-humane-society/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in April
DESCRIPTION:PrintAmerican Red Cross Blood Drives in April: \n4/2\, Thursday\, Knights of Columbus-Newton\, Noon – 5:30 PM \n4/7\, Tuesday\, Mason Christian Church Annex\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n4/7\, Tuesday\, Greenup Village Municipal Building\, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n4/8\, Wednesday\, Stewardson-Strasburg High School\, 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM \n4/9\, Thursday\, South Central FS\, Effingham\, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM \n4/10\, Friday\, Newton High School\, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM \n4/15\, Wednesday\, Dieterich High School\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n4/16\, Thursday\, Flora Church of the Nazarene\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n4/20\, Monday\, Grace United Methodist Church\, Neoga\, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n4/20\, Monday\, St Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church\, Sainte Marie\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n4/21\, Tuesday\, Floyd Henson Junior High School\, Flora\, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM \n4/23\, Thursday\, Neal Center YMCA\, Toledo\, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM \n4/24\, Friday\, Holy Cross Lutheran Church\, Shelbyville\, Noon – 5:00 PM\n4/24\, Friday\, Oblong Grade School\, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM \n4/28\, Tuesday\, Flora High School\, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM \n4/29\, Wednesday\, Altamont Elementary School\, 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM \nThose giving blood through April 12 will receive an exclusive American Red Cross x Life is Good t-shirt\, while they last!  Donors giving blood from April 13 – 30 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice.  See rcblood.org/hope \nTo make an appointment\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
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SUMMARY:Hanging Basket Flower Sale at HSHS St. Anthony's
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will be hosting a Hanging Basket Flower Sale on Friday\, April 24\, in the hospital Auditorium from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (while supplies last). \nAn assorted variety of 11” hanging baskets will be available for purchase at $20 per basket.  Cash\, check\, debit or credit card will be accepted. \nProceeds from the sale will go to the Annual Auxiliary Scholarship Fund\, granted to selected individuals seeking a career in a health care related field. \nFor more information or if you are interested in volunteering for the Auxiliary\, contact Valerie Engelbart\, Volunteer/Bereavement Services Supervisor\, at 217-685-0702 or by email at valerie.engelbart@hshs.org. \nFor more information about HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital\, visit  stanthonyshospital.org.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/35223-hanging-basket-flower-sale-at-hshs-st-anthonys/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
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SUMMARY:Friday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nCharleston at St. Anthony\, 4:30 p.m. \nRichland County\, Olney at Altamont\, 4:30 p.m. \nFairfield at Cumberland HAS BEEN CANCELED \nDieterich at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Centralia\, 4:30 p.m. \nSouth Central at Flora\, 4:30 p.m. \nMarshall at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nEffingham at Mahomet-Seymour (DH) HAS BEEN CANCELED \nCumberland at Hutsonville/Palestine\, 4:30 p.m. \nSouth Central at Edwards County\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, Champaign Central\, Freeburg at Newton Round Robin\, 4 p.m. \nBoys Track \nSt. Anthony\, Cumberland\, Neoga at Tuscola Open\, 4 p.m. \nAltamont\, St. Elmo/Brownstown\, Teutopolis\, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Coach Cork Invitational at Robinson\, 4 p.m. \nGirls Track \nSt. Anthony\, Cumberland\, Neoga at Tuscola Invitational\, 4 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nBaseball \nParis at Newton\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nLincolnwood at St. Anthony\, 4:30 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nTrack \nSouth Central at Cisne\, 3:30 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nChicago Cubs at Los Angeles Dodgers\, 9:10 p.m. \nSeattle at St. Louis Cardinals at Miami\, 7:15 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/35561-fridays-schedule-58/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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SUMMARY:Rummage Sale for Altamont First United Methodist Church
DESCRIPTION:Print \nItems donated to Altamont First United Methodist Church are going towards the Missions.
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