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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720
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SUMMARY:Taking Orders For Fall Fish Sale
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Effingham County Soil & Water Conservation District is now taking orders for its Fall Fish Sale. \nOffering a variety of fish species to help stock your pond and improve it’s health and balance. \nOrders MUST be placed by September 25\, with fish pickup Thursday October 15 from noon to 2 p.m. \nFor an order form or more information\, phone the Effingham County Soil & Water Conservation District at 217-347-7107\, extension 3 or stop by the office. \nDon’t miss this great opportunity to stock your pond this season!
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826
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SUMMARY:Women’s Pro Baseball League
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) has officially begun its historic\, inaugural 2026 season.  The league’s four teams – New York\, Boston\, San Francisco\, and Los Angeles – are taking the field at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield. \nThe Regular Season runs through September 6th\, with all games being played Wednesday through Sunday\, with most games starting at 6:30 p.m. \nFollowing the regular-season finale on September 6th\, the postseason will begin on Wednesday\, September 9th.  The winners advance to a best-of-5 Championship Series starting September 16th\, culminating in the crowning of the first WPBL Champion. \nThe WPBL is the only professional women’s baseball league in the United States.  The League is co-founded by baseball pioneer\, Justine Siegal\, who is the first woman to coach a professional men’s baseball team and to pitch batting practice in Major League Baseball. \nFor more information on the WPBL\, visit www.womensprobaseballleague.com.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44109-44109/
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Carnival at Fayette County Fairgrounds
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Fayette County Fair is hosting a Pop-Up Carnival at the Fairgrounds\, Wednesday through Sunday. \nThis event from Swyear Amusements is the largest carnival to ever be in Fayette County! \nThe dates are from Wednesday\, August 26\, through Sunday\, August 30. \nSchedule: \nWednesday:  5-9 p.m. \nThursday\, 5-9 p.m. \nFriday\, 5-10 p.m. \nSaturday\, 1-5 p.m.  \nSaturday\, 6-10 p.m. \nSunday\, 1-6 p.m. \nThere will be two Concession Trailers open\, with corndogs\, shake-ups\, funnel cakes\, elephant ears\, nachos\, etc. \nThere will be rides for all ages\, with 17 in total\, including a 70′ Ferris Wheel. \n      \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44938-pop-up-carnival-at-fayette-county-fairgrounds/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
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SUMMARY:Convoyin' At The Crossroads
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Central Illinois Truck Convoy & Mae’s Miracle have a BIG day planned for Saturday\, August 29th.  It’s being hosted at the Effingham County Fairgrounds in Altamont\, and you won’t want to miss a minute!  Here’s what you need to know: \n8:30 AM — Truck Registration Opens\nGet your truck registered and ready to roll! \n10:45 AM — Mae’s Miracle Speaker\nHear from a special guest representing Mae’s Miracle and learn more about the mission we’re coming together to support. \n11:00 AM–Noon — LIVE AUCTION\nCome ready to bid! All for a great cause. \nNoon–1:00 PM — Food\, Family & Fun\nWe’ve built in extra time in case the auction runs over\, plus time to grab some food or a drink from our food vendors and enjoy the family activities before the convoy rolls out. \n1:00 PM — SEMI TRUCK CONVOY DEPARTS\nTime to fire up those engines! Our semi trucks will hit the road for the Central IL Truck Convoy. \n5:00 PM — CONCERT GATES OPEN\nThe evening kicks off with live music from Wes Bayliss & Laila Smith!\nFREE CONCERT — NO TICKET REQUIRED! \nGood-will donations will benefit Central IL Truck Convoy & Mae’s Miracle. \nBring the family.  Bring your friends.  Bring your truck.  And come spend the day with us! \nConvoyin’ at the Crossroads \nOne day.  One mission.  One Shot to Live. \nMore information is at the Facebook Page of Central Illinois Truck Convoy \n \nWe have an INCREDIBLE lineup of items coming to the Live Auction at Convoyin’ At The Crossroads! 🚛🇺🇸\nThere is truly something for EVERYONE — from truck-themed signs and coolers to jewelry\, Cardinals tickets\, quilts\, furniture\, tools\, a vacation package\, and even WHOLE PIGS! 🐷🔥\nAnd the best part? Your support helps us raise money for an incredible cause! ❤️\n🔨 LIVE AUCTION ITEMS:\n🚗 Chemical Guys 16-Piece Car Wash & Detailing Kit\nDonated by Sidney Huelsing\n💎 Diamond Earring Set\nDonated by Weber Jewelry\n🧖‍♀️ The Skin Refinery Gift Basket + $50 Gift Card\nIncludes blanket\, body butter & scrub\, tea\, mug\, frame\, eye mask\, Epsom salt\, washcloth & more\nDonated by Madison Niebrugge\n💆‍♀️ Headspa Basket + Gift Card\nIncludes Aluram shampoo & conditioner\, hairspray\, satin pillowcase\, hair towel\, brush\, clip & more\nDonated by Elite Hair Studio\n🏖️ 7-Night Vacation Package\nWinner pays only transportation to get there — by car or plane!\nDonated by Chris Whitely — Pilson Auto Centers\n💡 Central IL Truck Convoy Light-Up Sign\nDonated by Hints Laser & Engraving\n🇺🇸 Flag/Semi Metal Sign — Powder Coated\nDonated by Andrew Dial — Jedco / Ashley Huelsing\n🦅 250th Anniversary Eagle Metal Sign — Powder Coated\nDonated by Andrew Dial — Jedco / Ashley Huelsing\n🧺 The Wood Shop Gift Basket\nMilling spice blend\, “Wine Taste Daily” jar\, coasters\, garnish set\, floral\, smoked whiskey glaze & soppressata\nDonated by The Wood Shop — Shelbyville\, IL\n🧰 Snap-On Tools Bundle\nLarge vest\, 2XL vest\, tote bag & 2 coffee mugs\nDonated by Snap-On Tools\n🥩 Boos Butcher Block Bundle\nBoard soap\, knife\, sourdough starter kit\, towel & cookbook\nDonated by Boos Butcher Block\n🧵 250th Anniversary Quilt\nDonated by Huelsing Trucking\n🔪 Checkered Cutting Board\nDonated by Huelsing Trucking\n🧊 YETI Cooler + 2 YETI Jugs\nDonated by Huelsing Trucking\n🧊 YETI Beverage Tub\nDonated by Huelsing Trucking\n🩷 Casemate Cooler — Pink Bow\nDonated by Sidney Huelsing\n💜 Casemate Cooler — Purple Iridescent\nDonated by Sidney Huelsing\n🔊 Turtlebox\nDonated by Sidney Huelsing\n🍳 Ninja Air Fryer\nDonated by Becky Kinman\n☕ Coffee Maker\nDonated by Becky Kinman\n🛠️ Milwaukee M18 ¼” Impact Driver\nDonated by Niebrugge Lumber\n🇺🇸 September 11th — 25 Years Flag Sign\nDonated by Ross & Jen Wilson\n🇺🇸 4th of July Quilt\nDonated by Laura Baur\n⚾ St. Louis Cardinals Purse Bundle\nIncludes 4 Field Box Tickets to a 2027 game\, Cardinals Margaritaville hat\, mechanic shirt XL & blue jersey XL — $320 value!\nDonated by The St. Louis Cardinals\n⚾ St. Louis Cardinals Basket\nIncludes 4 Field Box Tickets to a 2027 game\, baseball glove\, red shirt M\, blue hooded jersey M & Margaritaville hat — $320 value!\nDonated by The St. Louis Cardinals\n🚛 Central IL Truck Convoy Cornhole Boards — Finn Greenwood\nDonated by Huelsing Trucking\n💡 Light-Up Kenworth Sign\nDonated by Higgs Welding\n💡 Light-Up Peterbilt Sign\nDonated by Higgs Welding\n🧊 Higgs Welding Cooler + DCP Semi\nDonated by Higgs Welding\n🇺🇸 250th Anniversary Cornhole Board\nDonated by Huelsing Trucking\n🐷 WHOLE PIG\nPig donated by Tyler Bennett & Ryan Edgers\nProcessing by Scott Huelsing at Howes Custom Processing in Cowden\, IL\n🐷 WHOLE PIG\nDonated by Derk Friese & Howes Custom Processing — Cowden\, IL\n🪑 Amish Glider — Polywood\nDonated by Huelsing Trucking\n🔥 33 LIVE AUCTION ITEMS! 🔥 \nAlso\, our Silent Auction is going to be PACKED with amazing items\, gift baskets\, experiences\, gift cards\, and more! 🎁🚛🇺🇸\n⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM\nHere’s just a look at what you’ll find 👇\n🕯️ Candle Baskets — several to choose from\, valued up to $75\n💅 $100 Angel Nails Gift Card\n💇‍♀️ 2 × $50 Ginger Ale’s Gift Cards\n🍷 Wine + $50 Gift Card from The Take Off\n🛋️ $100 Wright’s Furniture Gift Card\n🍗 $250 Lickin’ My Chicken Pullin’ My Pork Gift Card\n🧸 Simply Yours Squishies Basket — $100 value\n💐 Burkland’s Florist Wreath — $60 value\n🍰 Baking Basket + Engraved Convoy Baking Dish\n🧀 Engraved Convoy Charcuterie Board\n🎟️ 4 Passes to The Magic House\n🌿 4 Passes to the Botanical Gardens\n🎁 Betsey’s Boutique Gift Basket — $100 value\n🧶 Knit Quilt — $75 value\n🎲 Jedco Board Game\n🌶️ Chili’s Gift Cards\n🛍️ Buchheit Gift Card\n⛳ Tabletop Cornhole Game\n🏡 Welcome Sign\n🛠️ 49-Piece Impact Driver Bit Set\n🔪 Knife Set\n🍿 Movie Night Baskets\n☕ Coffee Bar Basket\n🎲 Game Night Basket loaded with games!\n🔥 S’mores Baskets\n🔫 X-Shot Insanity Nerf Gun\n🏈 Football Basket\n🥃 Bourbon + Lottery Ticket Basket\n🍹 Margarita Baskets\n💄 Free Makeup Lesson from The Loren Edit\n🥃 Liquor Basket from The Brew Bank\n💇‍♀️ The Emerald Room Hair Care Basket + $65 Shine Gloss Treatment\n🍔 Long John Silver’s Coupons + Gift Card\n📖 Bible Journaling Basket\n🎟️ 2 Crayola Experience Tickets — Orlando\n🥞 Cracker Barrel $50 Dining Package\n🌊 Lake Life Bundle — $100 value\n🏋️ The Zone 3-Month Membership + Shirt — $130 value\n🏋️ The Zone 6-Month Membership + Shirt — $200 value\n🧋 SIX McAlister’s 30-Day Tea Passes — $90 value EACH!\n🥃 Decanter Set — $100 value\n🚛 Trucking/Convoy Sign\n🍪 “Stay Away & Bake Awhile” Basket\n🥃 Crown Royal Basket\n🥃 McGillicuddy’s Basket\n🍹 Malibu & Vodka Basket\n🔥 Fireball Basket\n🍹 Margarita Basket\n…and MORE! 🔥\nThat’s 59 SILENT AUCTION ITEMS — and we’re so grateful to every business\, family\, and individual who donated to make this auction possible! ❤️\n🎯 Come early. Browse the tables. Find your favorites. Get your bids in. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44965-convoyin-at-the-crossroads/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
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SUMMARY:Effingham Farmer’s Market
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday\, from May 30th through October 31st.  The Market will be open from 8:00 – Noon on the old courthouse lawn. \nThere will be fresh produce\, baked goods\, plants\, and flowers\, as well as arts and crafts.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/37685-37685/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
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SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions
DESCRIPTION:PrintHere are the next dates for Enduring Freedom Ministries free distributions: \nTuesday\, August 4\, from 4-6 p.m.\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries\, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school) \nSaturday\, August 8\, from 9-11:15 a.m.\, with groceries\, Mason location at 861 E. Washington (Mason Civic Center) \nTuesday\, August 11\, from 4-6 p.m.\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries\, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school) \nWednesday\, August 12\, from noon-2 p.m.\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries\, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school) \nWednesday\, August 19\, from noon-2 p.m.\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries\, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school) \nSaturday\, August 29 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries\, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school) \nPhone 217-240-0059 or 217-868-5293 to sign up or go online and set a time that works best for you at www.my-christian-space.com
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43552-43552/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
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SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nWooden Bat tournament  \nat Teutopolis  \nGame 1- Teutopolis vs North Clay\, 9 am \nGame 2- Effingham St. Anthony vs Dieterich 11 a.m. \nGame 3- Loser game 1 vs Loser game 2 1 pm (3rd place) \nGame 4- Winner game 1 vs winner game 2 3 pm (Championship) Listen on Classic Hits 97.9 XFM \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Neoga\, 10 a.m. \nCross Country \nEffingham\, Cumberland\, Dieterich\, Neoga at Doc Acklin Invitational at Paris\, 8:30 a.m. \nSt. Anthony at St. Thomas More Invitational\, 9 a.m. \nAltamont at Clinton Light It Up Invitational\, 7 p.m. \nNewton\, North Clay at Tom Wickham Invite at Fairfield\, 9:30 a.m. \nNeoga at Paris\, 9 a.m. \nBoys Golf \nSt. Anthony at Edwardsville Invitational\, 1 p.m. \nSoccer \nEffingham\, Newton\, Teutopolis at Charleston Red and Gold Tournament\, TBA \nGirls Tennis \nEffingham\, Teutopolis at St. Anthony Invitational\, 9 a.m. \nVolleyball \nNeoga at 5th Annual Charles Scanavino Tournament at Warrensburg-Latham\, 9 a.m. \nNewton\, North Clay at Fairfield Mule KO Classic\, TBA \nSouth Central at Bearcat Bash-Christopher\, 6 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY/FRESHMAN \nBaseball \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Neoga\, 10 a.m. \nTennis \nTeutopolis at St. Anthony Invitational\, 9 a.m. \nVolleyball \nAltamont at Pana\, 9:30 a.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Pana (freshman)\, 9 a.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nSt. Anthony\, Teutopolis at Greenville Tournament\, TBA \nHighland\, Marion\, Olney at Effingham Invitational\, TBA \nSigel St. Michael at St. Anthony (B game)\, 10 a.m. \nSullivan at Neoga (DH)\, 10 a.m. \nCross Country \nSt. Anthony\, Effingham\, Dieterich\, Sigel St. Michael\, Teutopolis\, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Pana\, 9 a.m. at Cumberland Invitational\, 9 a.m. \nSoftball \nTeutopolis\, Flora at Effingham Round Robin\, 10 a.m. \nDieterich\, Vandalia\, Selmaville at SCMS Tournament at Kinmundy\, 9 a.m. \nSullivan at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 10 a.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nCincinnati at Chicago Cubs\, 1:20 p.m. \nPittsburgh at St. Louis\, 1:15 p.m. \nNASCAR \nCoke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona Speedway\, 5:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44828-saturdays-schedule-77/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTSTAMP:20260824T235852Z
CREATED:20260824T235832Z
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UID:44962-1787961600-1788047999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Shari Hall - Memorial Ride
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44962-shari-hall-memorial-ride/
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