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SUMMARY:Mattoon Bagelfest
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating 40 years of Bagelfest in Mattoon!  This annual festival features a variety of exciting activities\, including a parade\, carnival rides\, concerts\, and an opportunity to experience the vibrant community spirit.  Don’t miss the chance to be part of the fun and festivities that Bagelfest has to offer! \nOn Thursday\, July 17th\, the main stage will be headlined by Christian contemporary pop musician Megan Woods.  This event is free to the public. \nHeadlining the main stage on Friday\, July 18th\, is the iconic ‘90s alt-rock band Everclear\, best known for hits like “Santa Monica” and “Father of Mine.”  Opening for Everclear is Champaign-based party band X-Krush! \nOn Saturday\, July 19th\, the main stage will feature multi-platinum-selling country music superstar Josh Turner.  Turner has long been one of country music’s most recognizable voices\, selling over 8.5 million units and amassing more than 2.5 billion global streams.  Opening the show are Jake and Mikayla\, a married duo from Central Illinois\, known for their high-energy performances that incorporate elements of Outlaw\, Rockabilly\, Gospel\, Bluegrass\, and more. \nAdvance tickets for the concerts on Friday and Saturday nights are already available online.  VIP\, Reserved Seating\, and Lawn tickets will be available for both nights.  Tickets and a complete list of festival activities can be found at www.exploremattoon.org. \nFull Schedule \nSaturday\, July 12: \nMiss Bagelfest Pageants at The Fields Church (12PM – Little Miss / 2PM – Pre Teen\, Jr. Miss & Miss) \nWednesday\, July 16: \nCarnival Opens at Peterson Park (Armband Night – 6PM until 10PM) \nThe Bow Wow in the bandshell (5:30PM – 7:30PM) \nThursday\, July 17: \nVendors Open at Peterson Park (5PM) \nBINGO at DeMars Building (6PM – 9PM) \nCarnival Opens at Peterson Park (Armband Night / 6PM – 10PM) \nFamily Friendly Fun with face painting and games at Peterson Park Ballfield (Prior to concert) \nChristian Concert at Peterson Park – FREE (Donations Accepted) – Megan Woods (8PM) \nFriday\, July 18: \nCarnival Opens at Peterson Park (Armband Day / 1PM – 5PM and 5PM – 10PM) \nVendors Open at Peterson Park (1PM) \nBINGO at DeMars Building (6PM – 9PM) \nRock Concert at Peterson Park – Everclear with X-Krush (Gates 6PM – Show 7:30PM) \nSaturday\, July 19: \nRun for the Bagel 5K Hosted by Mattoon YMCA (6:30AM) \nWorld’s Biggest Bagel Breakfast (7:30AM – 9:30AM) \nSweet & Salty Quartet in the bandshell (8AM – 9AM) \nBagelfest Parade – 21st & Western Avenue (10:30AM) \nCarnival Opens at Peterson Park (Armband Day – 12PM until 5PM and 5PM until 10PM) \nVendors Open at Peterson Park (11AM) \nBINGO at DeMars Building (1PM – 5PM) \nBattle for the Bagel Powerlift Contest in the bandshell (5PM) \nCountry Concert at Peterson Park – Josh Turner with Jake & Mikayla (Gates 6PM – Show 7:30PM) \nBagelfest has been a beloved tradition in Mattoon since its inception in 1986\, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Lenders Bagels\, a popular brand that has been produced in the area since the 1980s.  Lenders Bagels quickly became a household favorite across America\, known for their delicious taste.  Today\, Bagelfest attracts visitors from near and far who come to enjoy the festivities\, with one of the highlights being the World’s Biggest Bagel Breakfast.  For bagel enthusiasts\, there’s no better place to be than Mattoon\, the home of Lenders Bagels and Bagelfest. \nAt Bagelfest\, festival-goers can partake in a wide range of activities\, including delicious food\, vendors\, family fun\, carnival games\, bingo\, and live music!  This year’s concert lineup promises to be one of the best in the festival’s history!
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/6847-mattoon-bagelfest-4/
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SUMMARY:Clay County 4-H BBQ
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/12258-clay-county-4-h-bbq/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250718
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SUMMARY:Jonah Fish Fry at St. Paul's Lutheran Church
DESCRIPTION:The 44th Annual Jonah Fish Fry will take place on Friday\, July 18th. \nIt’s an all-you-can-eat fish dinner at St Paul’s Lutheran Church\, located 3 miles south of Montrose on the blacktop. \nServing from 4:30-7:30. \nDine in or carry out!
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/12447-jonah-fish-fry-at-st-pauls-lutheran-church/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:Beecher City Corn Fest
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/12843-beecher-city-corn-fest/
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in July
DESCRIPTION:Red Cross Blood Drives in July: \n7/1\, Tuesday\, First Christian Church of Casey\, Noon – 6:00\n7/1\, Tuesday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 – 5:30 \n7/7\, Monday\, South Central FS\, Effingham\, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM \n7/9\, Wednesday\, Altamont Municipal Building\, 2:00 – 6:00 \n7/11\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church\, Effingham\, 1:30 – 5:30 \n7/16\, Wednesday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin\, 1:30 – 5:30 \n7/18\, Friday\, Knights of Columbus Building\, Newton\, 1:00 – 5:00 \n7/28\, Monday\, Effingham Event Center\, 2:00 – 6:00 \nTo make an appointment and learn more about your health\, 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/12943-red-cross-blood-drives-in-july-6/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:Cumberland County 4-H Fair Schedule
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/13057-cumberland-county-4-h-fair-schedule-5/
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SUMMARY:Rodeo at Clay County Fair
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SUMMARY:Pawcasso - Paint & Swap
DESCRIPTION:Unleash your inner artist at Pawcasso Paint & Swap! \nJoin us Friday\, July 18 at 6:00 PM at Tuscan Hills Winery for a fun night of painting\, swapping\, and supporting a great cause. \nAll proceeds benefit Vital Paws—A critical care program for pets established by EARS & Koda’s Gift of Pawsitivity. \nSpots are limited\, so grab your friends and sign up today! \nThe link for tickets:  https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pawcasso-paint-and-swap
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14019-pawcasso-paint-swap/
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SUMMARY:EffingHAM-JAM and Hometown Throwdown
DESCRIPTION:10 years of great food\, healthy competition\, and community togetherness! \nEffingHAM-JAM\, produced by the Effingham County Chamber\, is an annual BBQ competition in downtown Effingham\, IL and is a evening full of events\, live music\, food\, and fun.  Visitors will be able to move around the event area with alcoholic beverages purchased at the Koerner Distributor\, Inc. tent.\nProceeds from EffingHAM-JAM will go towards the Effingham County Chamber Community Scholarship Program! \n  \nHometown Throwdown 5:00PM until all tastings are sold out \n(Jefferson Ave between 3rd & 4th St.)\nThe EffingHAM-JAM Hometown Throwdown invites amateur pit masters from all over the area to show off their skills and compete for prizes in several different BBQ categories.  Blind judging by local community reps\, Hometown Throwdown sponsors\, and KCBS professional judges. \n  \nFood Trucks\, Vendors\, & Beer Tent 5:00 – 10:30PM\n(4th St. &Jefferson Avenue)\nFood and beverages will be provided by several local and state-wide vendors.\nVisitors will be able to move around the event area with the beverages purchased at the Koerner Distributor\, Inc. Beer Tent. \nSavory Vendors\nAll American Grill\nBlaze & Glaze Pizza Co.\nCrazy 8's BBQ\nGate to Plate\nMac Daddy \nSweet Vendors\nThe Fair Lady\nGet The Dough Boy\nHomewood Grill\nKrazy Sweet Treats\nToppins \nBeverages and More Vendors\nGlik’s\nHSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital | FREE Bottled Water Tent\nThe Lemonade Stand\nElks Lodge #1016\nRenewal by Anderson \n  \nKids Area 5:00 – 7:00PM\n(Washington Ave between 4th & 5th St.) \nGet ready for the ultimate foam-filled fun!  A giant foam cannon will blast piles of cool\, fluffy\, non-toxic foam\, creating the perfect play zone for kids (and fun-loving adults)! Dance\, jump\, and splash your way through this high-energy adventure—because who doesn’t love a foam party?!  Remember to bring towels (and maybe a change of clothes)! \nBut that’s just the beginning!  The FREE Kids Area at EffingHAM-JAM also features face painting\, colorful chalk art\, bubbles galore\, and a chance to Touch-A-Truck.  Don’t miss the tractor train rides looping around Washington Avenue\, and if you’re feeling extra festive\, stop by the face-painting station to add some flair to your fun. \nIt’s a jam-packed evening of smiles\, squeals\, and summer memories in the making! \nTouch-A-Truck:\n3 Sisters Logistics truck\nAir Evac Lifeteam helicopter (pending no emergencies)\nEco-Trim217 crane\nEffingham Fire Department truck\nMillroad Thresherman pink tractor\nRumpke Waste truck\nWhitney Roofing truck\nWonkey Donkey safari Jeep \n  \nHAM CITY JAM Demo 5:00 – 8:00PM\n(Washington Ave between 3rd & 4th St)\nSkaters from across the Midwest will be showing off their moves during a LIVE demo of Ham City Jam on Friday night—giving the crowd a taste of what’s to come! Watch as they warm up\, practice tricks\, and hype up the weekend with high-energy action right in the heart of downtown.\nThen on Saturday\, July 19\, it all goes down at the Effingham Skate Park (Hendelmeyer Park) for the Ham City Jam—a local skate competition featuring some of the most talented riders around. Organized by Effingham’s own Deano Tull\, this event promises a full day of epic skating\, community vibes\, and serious skill. \n  \nThe Troubadours 5:00 – 6:30PM\n(4th Street City Parking Lot)\nFrom Cowden\, Illinois\, The Troubadours are a self-described Cowboy Space Western Folk Rock band.  The Duo features Josh Loy on the guitar and lead vocals\, with Kevin Deadmond playing the piano. \nThomas Mac 7:00PM – 10:30PM\n(4th Street City Parking Lot)\nCatch rising country star Thomas Mac live at EffingHAM-JAM!\nWith over 3 million TikTok followers and millions of views\, Thomas is blending modern and traditional country in a way that’s turning heads.  After a viral hit launched him to Nashville\, he landed his first record deal at just 20 and made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry stage that same year.  Don’t miss your chance to hear the next big name in country—right here in Downtown Effingham
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14025-ham/
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SUMMARY:Benefit Sale for Child Safety USA
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14179-benefit-sale-for-child-safety-usa/
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