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UID:3442-1741392000-1741478399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:4th of July Breakfast in Farina
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3442-4th-of-july-breakfast-in-farina/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250308
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DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
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UID:3439-1741392000-1741478399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Jasper County Shrine Dance
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3439-jasper-county-shrine-dance/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250308
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DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
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UID:3434-1741392000-1741478399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Trivia Night Presented by Altamont Lodge #533
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3434-trivia-night-presented-by-altamont-lodge-533/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250308
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DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
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UID:3354-1741392000-1741478399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in March
DESCRIPTION:Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in March: \n– Tuesday\, March 4th \, 4 – 6p.m.\, 304 S. West\, Shumway\, includes hot meal\, groceries\, clothing\, laundry\, and hair salon \n– Saturday\, March 8th \, 9a.m. – Noon\, Mason location \n– Tuesday\, March 11th \, 4 – 6p.m.\, 304 S. West\, Shumway\, includes hot meal\, groceries\, clothing\, laundry\, and hair salon \n– Wednesday\, March 12th \, Noon – 2p.m.\, 304 S. West\, Shumway\, includes hot meal\, groceries\, clothing\, laundry\, and hair salon \n– Wednesday\, March 19th \, Noon – 2p.m.\, 304 S. West\, Shumway\, includes hot meal\, groceries\, clothing\, laundry\, and hair salon \n– Saturday\, March 29th \, 8:30 – Noon\, 304 S. West\, Shumway\, includes hot meal\, groceries\, clothing\, laundry\, and hair salon \nFor appointments\, call 217-240-0059
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3354-enduring-feedom-ministries-distributions-in-march-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250308
DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
CREATED:20250307T031101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T031101Z
UID:4082-1741305600-1741391999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham County 4-H Public Speaking Contest
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/4082-effingham-county-4-h-public-speaking-contest/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250308
DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
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UID:3937-1741305600-1741391999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Fish Fry & Bookfair at Sacred Heart Parish
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3937-fish-fry-bookfair-at-sacred-heart-parish/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250308
DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
CREATED:20250304T154709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T154709Z
UID:3861-1741305600-1741391999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Lutheran Schools Week at Trinity Lutheran School
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3861-lutheran-schools-week-at-trinity-lutheran-school-5/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250308
DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
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UID:3800-1741305600-1741391999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Laker Louie Story Time at Library
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3800-laker-louie-story-time-at-library/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250308
DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
CREATED:20250228T191621Z
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UID:3449-1741305600-1741391999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Caring for the Caregiver
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3449-caring-for-the-caregiver/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250308
DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
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UID:3447-1741305600-1741391999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:VFW Auxiliary Meal in Effingham
DESCRIPTION:The VFW Auxiliary Post 1769 on Veterans Drive in Effingham is having a meal on Friday\, March 7th\, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. \nOn the Menu will be:  Fish or Pork Chop\, hashbrown casserole\, baked beans\, dessert\, coffee\, tea or lemonade for $8.00
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3447-vfw-auxiliary-meal-in-effingham/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250308
DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
CREATED:20250228T191244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T191244Z
UID:3444-1741305600-1741391999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Fish Fry with Altamont Garden Club
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3444-fish-fry-with-altamont-garden-club/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250308
DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
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UID:3363-1741305600-1741391999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Free At-Home Colon Cancer Tests from St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital
DESCRIPTION:No-Stress\, Take-Home Test: HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Offering Free\, At-Home Colon Cancer Screening Tests in March   \nTest anxiety is real – at school\, work and especially at a clinic or hospital. \nDuring Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March\, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital wants to put community members at ease by giving away at-home screening tests while highlighting that colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States when cases for men and women are combined\, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). \nIndividuals aged 45 or older\, or those with an immediate family member diagnosed with colon cancer\, can pick up a free InSure ONE at-home screening test March 1 through March 31. Tests can be picked from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays at the HSHS St. Anthony’s presurgical testing department. For easy access\, please enter through the presurgical testing entrance on the hospital’s north side. Samples must be returned to the department by April 1. Please note this screening test is not a substitute for a colonoscopy. \nThis simple\, easy test saves lives. Early detection is key to successful treatment of colorectal cancer\, with nearly 90% of patients diagnosed at an early stage experiencing a five-year survival rate\, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While colorectal cancer rates overall are on the downswing\, younger generations should pay attention – diagnoses in people under age 50 increased by nearly 2.5% each year during the 10-year span from 2012 to 2021\, according to the ACS. \nFor more information regarding this colorectal cancer screening event\, contact Tammy Probst at 217-347-3563. For more information about HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital\, visit stanthonyshospital.org.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3363-free-at-home-colon-cancer-tests-from-st-anthonys-memorial-hospital-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307
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UID:431-1741305600-1741391999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Pere Marquette Bald Eagle Days
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/431-pere-marquette-bald-eagle-days-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
CREATED:20250304T154650Z
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UID:3859-1741219200-1741305599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Lutheran Schools Week at Trinity Lutheran School
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3859-lutheran-schools-week-at-trinity-lutheran-school-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T224408Z
UID:3702-1741219200-1741305599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Catholic Charities Tax Prep Assistance
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3702-catholic-charities-tax-prep-assistance-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T190044Z
UID:3428-1741219200-1741305599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Free Tax Preparation Assistance at Library
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3428-free-tax-preparation-assistance-at-library-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
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SUMMARY:Free Diabetes Education Class
DESCRIPTION:Free Diabetes Education Class Offered by  \nHSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology \n 2025 Class Schedule \nHSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – Effingham delivers world-class care close to home with a highly specialized team of local experts. \nTo help and encourage those with diabetes and their family members\, HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – Effingham offers a diabetes education class\, free of charge.  All classes are held at their office at 500 N. Maple St.\, Suite 200 in Effingham. \n• Free Comprehensive Diabetes Education Class – This free class helps provide a better understanding of managing all types of diabetes.  Topics include nutrition\, monitoring\, medications\, healthy coping and reducing risks.  Class participants receive individualized goals and a comprehensive diabetes management plan.  A follow-up class will be scheduled after completion of this initial class. \nDates/Times:  Held on the first Tuesdays or Thursdays of the month\, in the morning or afternoon: \n– Tuesday\, February 4\, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \n– Thursday\, March 6\, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. \n– Tuesday\, April 1\, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \n– Thursday\, May 1\, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. \n– Tuesday\, June 3\, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \n– Thursday\, July 3\, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. \n– Tuesday\, August 5\, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \n– Thursday\, September 4\, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. \n– Tuesday\, October 7\, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \n– Thursday\, November 6\, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. \n– Tuesday\, December 2\, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \nDates are subject to change. \nTo register for the education class\, register online at HSHSMedicalGroup.org/diabetes or call 217-391-5460. \nHSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology’s Dr. Radhika Annam\, endocrinologist\, and registered dietitians and diabetes educators Tracy Dennis and Adrienne Jarrell\, work together to provide those with diabetes the tools they need to manage their condition and live their best life. \nHSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology educators are also available for individualized counseling for diet\, medication administration\, and initiation and troubleshooting of devices (glucose monitors\, insulin pumps\, CGMs/sensors).  For more information or questions\, call 217-391-5460. \nFor more information about HSHS Medical Group\, visit hshsmedicalgroup.org.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3417-free-diabetes-education-class/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
CREATED:20250304T233811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T233811Z
UID:3924-1741132800-1741219199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Rotary Youth Leadership Award Camp Enrollment
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3924-rotary-youth-leadership-award-camp-enrollment/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
CREATED:20250304T154627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T154627Z
UID:3857-1741132800-1741219199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Lutheran Schools Week at Trinity Lutheran School
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3857-lutheran-schools-week-at-trinity-lutheran-school-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
CREATED:20250301T224314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T224314Z
UID:3700-1741132800-1741219199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Catholic Charities Tax Prep Assistance
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3700-catholic-charities-tax-prep-assistance-6/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
CREATED:20250228T184708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T184708Z
UID:3414-1741132800-1741219199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Project Child and CCAP Assistance
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3414-project-child-and-ccap-assistance/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
CREATED:20250228T184304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T184304Z
UID:3402-1741132800-1741219199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Evergreen Tree Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Effingham County Soil & Water Conservation District is having their annual Evergreen Tree Sale.  \nOrder forms for the seedlings are available at the USDA office or via email.  \nPlease call 217-347-7107 ext. 3 to have a form sent to you.  \nOrder deadline is April 4\, 2025 or when all trees are sold.  \nPayment is due at the time of your order.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3402-evergreen-tree-sale/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
CREATED:20250228T183715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T183715Z
UID:3385-1741132800-1741219199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham Park District Sign-Ups
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3385-effingham-park-district-sign-ups/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250305
DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
CREATED:20250301T223943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T223943Z
UID:3698-1741046400-1741132799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives for March
DESCRIPTION:The American Red Cross is helping to bridge access to health care for blood donors by providing free A1C testing\, commonly used to screen for diabetes and prediabetes\, on all successful blood\, platelet and plasma donations in March. Additionally\, all who come to give blood\, platelets or plasma this month will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. \nRed Cross Blood Drive Dates: \nMarch 3\, Monday\, Mattoon YMCA\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nMarch 4\, Tuesday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \nMarch 14\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nMarch 17\, Monday\, Effingham Event Center\, 2:00 – 6:00 PM \nMarch 21\, Friday\, Mattoon Masonic Lodge #260 \, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM  \nMarch 24\, Monday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \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. \n** As always\, donors should NOT fast for this. The A1C test is not affected by recent food and drink.** \nDonors can expect to receive the results of their test within one to two weeks through the Red Cross Blood Donor App or online donor portal\, and they are encouraged to consult their health care provider if their A1C level is elevated. A1C is the latest health insight that the Red Cross provides to blood\, platelet and plasma donors\, who can already access ongoing donation information such as pulse\, blood pressure\, body temperature\, and hemoglobin levels. \nOne-third of people lack access to regular primary care in the U.S.\, where diabetes affects 1 in 10 people and nearly a quarter of those living with it have been undiagnosed\, according to the CDC. The free A1C screening aims to help address this gap by empowering blood donors with valuable information to maintain their health and well-being. This new offering is among the longtime work of the Red Cross to support the health of communities\, which also includes disaster relief efforts such as basic disaster health and mental health services among other assistance. \nAccording to the CDC\, some 90% of people living with diabetes in the U.S. have type 2\, a largely preventable and often reversible insulin-resistant condition that can cause dangerously high blood sugar levels. Left untreated\, type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health complications\, such as kidney failure\, stroke and heart issues. “Type 2 diabetes develops over years and may not cause obvious symptoms until serious damage has been done\,” said Dr. Courtney Lawrence\, medical director for the Red Cross. “By understanding our own health\, we can create a foundation to help prevent chronic illness\, improve the quality of day-to-day living and save lives. Blood donation can now be part of that journey.”
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3698-red-cross-blood-drives-for-march-6/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250305
DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
CREATED:20250228T182730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T182730Z
UID:3361-1741046400-1741132799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Free At-Home Colon Cancer Tests from St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital
DESCRIPTION:No-Stress\, Take-Home Test: HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Offering Free\, At-Home Colon Cancer Screening Tests in March   \nTest anxiety is real – at school\, work and especially at a clinic or hospital. \nDuring Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March\, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital wants to put community members at ease by giving away at-home screening tests while highlighting that colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States when cases for men and women are combined\, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). \nIndividuals aged 45 or older\, or those with an immediate family member diagnosed with colon cancer\, can pick up a free InSure ONE at-home screening test March 1 through March 31. Tests can be picked from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays at the HSHS St. Anthony’s presurgical testing department. For easy access\, please enter through the presurgical testing entrance on the hospital’s north side. Samples must be returned to the department by April 1. Please note this screening test is not a substitute for a colonoscopy. \nThis simple\, easy test saves lives. Early detection is key to successful treatment of colorectal cancer\, with nearly 90% of patients diagnosed at an early stage experiencing a five-year survival rate\, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While colorectal cancer rates overall are on the downswing\, younger generations should pay attention – diagnoses in people under age 50 increased by nearly 2.5% each year during the 10-year span from 2012 to 2021\, according to the ACS. \nFor more information regarding this colorectal cancer screening event\, contact Tammy Probst at 217-347-3563. For more information about HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital\, visit stanthonyshospital.org.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3361-free-at-home-colon-cancer-tests-from-st-anthonys-memorial-hospital/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250305
DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
CREATED:20250228T181948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T224156Z
UID:3349-1741046400-1741132799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Catholic Charities Tax Prep Assistance
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3349-catholic-charities-tax-prep-assistance-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250305
DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
CREATED:20250228T182137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T182445Z
UID:3352-1741046400-1741132799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in March
DESCRIPTION:Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in March: \n– Tuesday\, March 4th \, 4 – 6p.m.\, 304 S. West\, Shumway\, includes hot meal\, groceries\, clothing\, laundry\, and hair salon \n– Saturday\, March 8th \, 9a.m. – Noon\, Mason location \n– Tuesday\, March 11th \, 4 – 6p.m.\, 304 S. West\, Shumway\, includes hot meal\, groceries\, clothing\, laundry\, and hair salon \n– Wednesday\, March 12th \, Noon – 2p.m.\, 304 S. West\, Shumway\, includes hot meal\, groceries\, clothing\, laundry\, and hair salon \n– Wednesday\, March 19th \, Noon – 2p.m.\, 304 S. West\, Shumway\, includes hot meal\, groceries\, clothing\, laundry\, and hair salon \n– Saturday\, March 29th \, 8:30 – Noon\, 304 S. West\, Shumway\, includes hot meal\, groceries\, clothing\, laundry\, and hair salon \nFor appointments\, call 217-240-0059
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3352-enduring-feedom-ministries-distributions-in-march/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250304
DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
CREATED:20250304T154529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T154529Z
UID:3855-1740960000-1741046399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Lutheran Schools Week at Trinity Lutheran School
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3855-lutheran-schools-week-at-trinity-lutheran-school-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250304
DTSTAMP:20260521T190756
CREATED:20250228T220100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T223909Z
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives for March
DESCRIPTION:The American Red Cross is helping to bridge access to health care for blood donors by providing free A1C testing\, commonly used to screen for diabetes and prediabetes\, on all successful blood\, platelet and plasma donations in March. Additionally\, all who come to give blood\, platelets or plasma this month will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. \nRed Cross Blood Drive Dates: \nMarch 3\, Monday\, Mattoon YMCA\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nMarch 4\, Tuesday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \nMarch 14\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nMarch 17\, Monday\, Effingham Event Center\, 2:00 – 6:00 PM \nMarch 21\, Friday\, Mattoon Masonic Lodge #260 \, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM  \nMarch 24\, Monday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \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. \n** As always\, donors should NOT fast for this. The A1C test is not affected by recent food and drink.** \nDonors can expect to receive the results of their test within one to two weeks through the Red Cross Blood Donor App or online donor portal\, and they are encouraged to consult their health care provider if their A1C level is elevated. A1C is the latest health insight that the Red Cross provides to blood\, platelet and plasma donors\, who can already access ongoing donation information such as pulse\, blood pressure\, body temperature\, and hemoglobin levels. \nOne-third of people lack access to regular primary care in the U.S.\, where diabetes affects 1 in 10 people and nearly a quarter of those living with it have been undiagnosed\, according to the CDC. The free A1C screening aims to help address this gap by empowering blood donors with valuable information to maintain their health and well-being. This new offering is among the longtime work of the Red Cross to support the health of communities\, which also includes disaster relief efforts such as basic disaster health and mental health services among other assistance. \nAccording to the CDC\, some 90% of people living with diabetes in the U.S. have type 2\, a largely preventable and often reversible insulin-resistant condition that can cause dangerously high blood sugar levels. Left untreated\, type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health complications\, such as kidney failure\, stroke and heart issues. “Type 2 diabetes develops over years and may not cause obvious symptoms until serious damage has been done\,” said Dr. Courtney Lawrence\, medical director for the Red Cross. “By understanding our own health\, we can create a foundation to help prevent chronic illness\, improve the quality of day-to-day living and save lives. Blood donation can now be part of that journey.”
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SUMMARY:Free Dental Cleanings & Fluoride Treatments
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