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SUMMARY:Effingham Public Library Events
DESCRIPTION:PrintEffingham Public Library Hosts: \nShuffle Class – from 9 to 10 a.m.\, Monday\, October 12th\, at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library.  Get moving with us in our exciting new fitness class!  Ages 18+.  Registration required. \nMobile Justice Tour – with Land of Lincoln Legal Aid – from 2 to 4:30 p.m.\, Tuesday\, October 13th\, at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library.  The Mobile Justice Clinic is a fully equipped van that travels to towns\, neighborhoods\, and community centers\, meeting people where they are and providing immediate access to legal help.  No registration required. \nBook Bites – from 4 to 5 p.m.\, Tuesday\, October 13th\, at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library.  There’s a lot more to those noodles than a quick late-night snack!  Take a delicious dive into the culinary history of ramen\, then taste-test a variety of flavors!  Ages 11-18.  Registration required. \nThe Haunted Page\, Tricks & Tales for October Eves – with William Pack – from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.\, Wednesday\, October 14th\, at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library.  Edgar Allan Poe\, Ray Bradbury\, M.R. James\, and Shirley Jackson provide the inspiration for 60 minutes of spine-tingling bizarre magic\, spell-binding stories and macabre humor.  Costumes encouraged.  Ages 13+.  Registration required. \nSculptures on the Avenue – from 10 to 11 a.m.\, Friday\, October 16th\, at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library.  Join the Effingham Tourism Office for a guided\, walking tour\nthrough downtown Effingham.  Discover the stories behind the city’s public sculptures.  Tour starts in the library café.  All ages.  Ages 14 and younger need to be with an adult.  Please register all attendees. \nBook Signing – with Mark Boggs – from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m.\, Saturday\, October 17th\, at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library.  Follow an unlikely young Faun on a journey as he finds his courage\, discovers love\, and grows into the leader he was meant to become.  Meet the author.  Get your copy.  Have it signed!  All ages.  No registration required. \nVisit effinghamlibrary.org\, email info@effinghamlibrary.org or call 217-342-2464\, Ext. 1\, to learn more about this or other library programs.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014
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SUMMARY:K.C. Intellectual Disabilities Raffle
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48608-48608/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
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SUMMARY:Halloweenville Train Rides
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48957-halloweenville-train-rides/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in October
DESCRIPTION:PrintRed Cross Blood Drives in October: \n10/1\, Thursday\, Greenup Village Municipal Building\, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n10/2\, Friday\, Newton High School\, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM \n10/7\, Wednesday\, Grace United Methodist Church in Neoga\, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n10/7\, Wednesday\, Shelbyville High School\, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM\n10/7\, Wednesday\, The Equity in Effingham\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n10/8\, Thursday\, Flora Church of the Nazarene\, Noon – 5:00 PM\n10/8\, Thursday\, Knights of Columbus Building in Newton\, Noon – 5:30 PM \n10/12\, Monday\, St Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Sainte Marie\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n10/16\, Friday\, Oblong Grade School\, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM \n10/20\, Tuesday\, Mason Christian Church Annex\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n10/21\, Wednesday\, Dieterich High School\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n10/22\, Thursday\, Neal Center YMCA in Toledo\, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM \n10/23\, Friday\, Lake Land College in Mattoon\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n10/29\, Thursday\, St Michael Church in Sigel\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n10/29\, Thursday\, Clay City High School\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nFall into the habit of donating!  Get a $15 e-gift card when you come to give blood from October 1 – 18. \nCome to give blood October 19 – 31 for a $10 Amazon Gift Card by email PLUS earn 200 bonus points toward exclusive Donor Rewards!  See rcblood.org/Maze for details. \nTo make an appointment\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App. \n 
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SUMMARY:Friday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nFootball \nCentralia at Effingham\, 7 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM) \nNewton at Marshall\, 7 p.m. \nSoccer \nEffingham Regional \nMatch 1 –Teutopolis vs. Mount Carmel\, 5:30 p.m. \nTennis \nClass 1A Olney\, Richland County Sectional \nEffingham\, Effingham St. Anthony\, Newton\, Teutopolis\, Charleston\, Mount Carmel\, Mattoon\, Robinson\, Olney \nVolleyball \nNational Trail Conference Tournament \nAt Goff Gym \nMatch 7 — North Clay vs. Cumberland\, 5 p.m. \nMatch 9 — Neoga vs. either Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg or Dieterich\, 6 p.m. \nMatch 11 — North Clay or Cumerland vs. \, 7 p.m. \nAt Enlow Center \nMatch 8 — Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg vs. Dieterich\, 5 p.m. \nMatch 10 — South Central vs. St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. \nMatch 12 — St. Elmo/Brownstown vs. either Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg or Dieterich\, 7 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nGirls Basketball \nBrownstown/St. Elmo at Altamont\, 6 p.m.
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SUMMARY:Grotto Cookout Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Haunted Hike Fright Night at Douglas-Hart Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Print \nHaunted Hike & Hayride is a 20 Minute Guided Walk through the Douglas-Hart Nature Center where you will encounter several costumed characters and stations for the theme:  FRIGHT NIGHT!  End the walk with a haunted hayride back to the visitor center.  5-6 pm (kids can dress up and scare our characters).  6-8pm (It’s scary out there! Lots of jump scares\, screaming\, and lights). \nFriday\, October 16 and Saturday\, October 17\, from 5:00 – 8:00 pm \nVisit: https://www.dhnature.org/hauntedhike.html \nPurchase tickets at the door (Unless you are a DHF member; you may purchase pre-sale tickets) $10 per person\, 2 and under are free. \nGroups are capped at around 15 people for a better experience and leave every 5 minutes! (If you have a large group\, please be prepared to be split into multiple groups!) \nWhile you wait\, enjoy snacks like popcorn and cider\, OR chill by the campfire (favorable weather conditions only)\, take photos with our photo booth props or characters\, and more\, all in the outdoor classroom. \nThe hike and hayride are all outdoors; please dress accordingly. \nDuring the hike\, you can expect jump scares\, screams\, flashing lights\, strobes\, decorated trails\, decorated stations\, costume characters\, sound effects\, loud noises\, and more.  The hike lasts approximately 20 minutes and traverses 1/2 mile\, followed by a 10-minute hayride back to the visitor center and parking lot. \n5:00 – 5:40pm is Reverse Scares.  Children attending are encouraged to dress up and scare the characters on the trails! Groups departing after 5:45 may complete some of the hike during the scare times starting at 6pm.  At that time\, our volunteers begin scaring patrons. \nWhile this is a family-friendly event\, nighttime hikes can be quite scary for children.  Plan accordingly – you know your child best.
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SUMMARY:Treasure Market at Village Square Mall
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Third Weekend Event “Treasure Market“ is this Friday and Saturday\, indoors at the Village Square Mall in Effingham. \nThis Monthly Weekend Sale is Friday from 9 am till 5 pm\, and Saturday from 9 am until 3 pm.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49194-49194/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:Harvest of Hope for Mae's Miracle
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