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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720
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SUMMARY:Taking Orders For Fall Fish Sale
DESCRIPTION:The 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:20260819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824
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SUMMARY:Women’s Pro Baseball League
DESCRIPTION:The 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.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260820
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SUMMARY:Free 'Rural Roots' Concert in Newton
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, August 20th\, you can enjoy the ‘Rural Roots‘ Concert on the Square in Newton\, part of Poss Music Works Summer Concert Series!  Come out and enjoy a special summer evening with a FREE concert from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. \nThe grand finale of the summer concert series is the Mitchell Faulkner Band\, with high-energy crowdpleaser Snowbird Street Band also performing!  The show will be in the lot next to Joe’s Italian Foods & Pizza on the Square. \n– FREE entry\n– Bring your own chair\n \nThis Rural Roots concert is sponsored by the Embarras River Tourism Council. \nFacebook event details:  https://www.facebook.com/events/990652793320894
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/42120-free-rural-roots-concert-in-newton-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260820
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives
DESCRIPTION:Red Cross Blood Drives in August:   \n8/6\, Thursday\, Knights of Columbus Hall – Newton\, Noon – 5:30 PM \n8/11\, Tuesday\, Grace United Methodist Church – Fellowship Hall\, Neoga\, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n8/13\, Thursday\, Flora Church of the Nazarene – Gym\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n8/16\, Sunday\, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club – Parish Hall\, 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM \n8/17\, Monday\, St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church – Parish Center\, Sainte Marie\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n8/18\, Tuesday\, Mason Christian Church Annex – Gym\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n8/20\, Thursday\, Oblong Municipal Building – Main\, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n8/25\, Tuesday\, J&J Gaming-1300 Building – Conference Room\, Effingham\, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n8/26\, Wednesday\, Dieterich High School – Cafeteria\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n8/27\, Thursday\, Neal Center YMCA – gym\, Toledo\, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM \n8/31\, Monday\, Clay City High School – Gym\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nCome to give blood in August for a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email.  Terms:  rcblood.org/August. \n\n\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:20260820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
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SUMMARY:'Rural Roots' Summer Concert on the Square in Newton
DESCRIPTION:Part of Poss Music Works Summer Concert Series – Newton’s ‘Rural Roots’ Summer Concert Series on the Square! \nJoe’s Pizza – Newton (lot to the south\, outdoor event) \nSponsored by Embarras River Tourism Council \nIn the lot next to Joe’s Italian Foods Pizza on the square\, come out to enjoy a special summer evening — our grand finale\, Mitchell Faulkner Band with high-energy crowdpleaser Snowbird Street Band! \n– FREE entry\n– BYO chair/blanket\n– Support our host\, Joe’s Pizza
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SUMMARY:F.A.C.E. Orchestra Concert
DESCRIPTION:The FACE Orchestra will be performing on Thursday\, August 20\, at 7:00 p.m.  The concert will be on the grounds of the old courthouse in downtown Effingham. \nPlease bring a lawn chair and enjoy.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260820
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SUMMARY:Family Bingo at Library
DESCRIPTION:Family Bingo – from 5:00 to 6:00pm\, Thursday\, August 20th\, at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library. \nEnjoy a fun evening of Bingo with plenty of chances to win great prizes! \nThis all-ages event is perfect for friends and families to enjoy together. \nRegistration is 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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