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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
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SUMMARY:Harvest of Hope for Mae's Miracle
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47434-harvest-of-hope-for-maes-miracle-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTSTAMP:20260831T230524Z
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in September
DESCRIPTION:Red Cross Blood Drives in September: \n9/1\, Tuesday\, First Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall\, Casey\, Noon – 6:00 PM \n9/8\, Tuesday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \n9/11\, Friday\, Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota\, Effingham\, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n9/15\, Tuesday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin – Hall\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n9/17\, Thursday\, First Baptist Church Shelbyville – Fellowship Hall\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n9/25\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church – Lobby\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM \n9/25\, Friday\, Clay County Health Department – Conference Room\, Flora\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n9/28\, Monday\, Effingham Event Center\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n9/29\, Tuesday\, Heartland Dental Heartland Dental – Basement Lunchroom\, Effingham\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n9/30\, Wednesday\, Altamont High School – Gym\, 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM \nFall into the habit of donating!  The American Red Cross and Hello Kitty are releasing exclusive NEW merch!  Come give blood September 1 – 20 for a Red Cross x Hello Kitty collectible item\, while supplies last!  Get a $15 e-gift card when you come to give blood September 21 – October 18. \nTo make an appointment\, 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/45541-45541/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTSTAMP:20260625T000038Z
CREATED:20260624T235917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T000038Z
UID:41134-1790553600-1790639999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Open Feast - A Free Meal at C.U.M.C.
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/41134-open-feast-a-free-meal-at-c-u-m-c-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260923T001020Z
CREATED:20260923T000604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T001020Z
UID:47426-1790467200-1790553599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Day for the Deaf - Free Admission to ALPML
DESCRIPTION:The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield is hosting: \n \nEnjoy FREE museum admission from 4–6 p.m.\, with ASL interpreters available to help make the museum experience more accessible for deaf and hard of hearing visitors and their families. \nNo registration required. \nEveryone is welcome!
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47426-day-for-the-deaf-free-admission-to-alpml/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260922T205758Z
CREATED:20260922T205714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T205758Z
UID:47410-1790467200-1790553599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:StrongTower Church Welcoming Brian & Tammy Smith
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47410-strongtower-church-welcoming-brian-tammy-smith/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260915T153545Z
CREATED:20260915T143902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T153545Z
UID:46865-1790380800-1790553599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Fall Festival at Kinmundy Log Cabin Village
DESCRIPTION:Rocked trail through woods\nKettle corn\nPork rinds\nPony rides\nHam and beans\nLive Music
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46865-fall-festival-at-kinmundy-log-cabin-village-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260914T162850Z
CREATED:20260914T161338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T162850Z
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SUMMARY:Harvest Frolic at Lincoln Log Cabin
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the arrival of autumn at the Harvest Frolic — a beloved annual tradition at Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site. The event is free and open to the public and takes place across both the Lincoln and Sargent farms\, filling the grounds with music\, crafts\, food\, and the sights and sounds of 19th-century rural life. \nHarvest Frolic takes place on Saturday & Sunday\, September 26 & 27\, with hours from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm both days. \nActivities include children’s crafts\, food preservation demonstrations\, and hearth cooking.  Artisans from across the region demonstrate a wide range of traditional skills throughout the weekend. \nYou can expect: \nSpinning & weaving\nPottery & tinsmithing\nBlacksmithing\nRopemaking\nEmbroidery & soapmaking\nHearth cooking demos\nChildren’s crafts & games\nFood preservation\nVintage base ball (Saturday)\nHistoric cricket (Sunday)\nLive music & storytelling\nFood trucks both days \n2026 Preliminary Schedule\nActivities take place at both the Lincoln and Sargent farms as well as the Visitor Center.  The schedule below is based on 2025 programming — check lincolnlogcabin.org as this year’s details are confirmed… \nSaturday\, September 26 \n10:30 am\, 19th-Century Street Performer Clockwork Clown — Sargent Farm\n11:00 am\, Punch & Judy Puppet Show — Sargent Farm\n11:30 am\, KB Circus Spectacular — Sargent Farm\n11:30 am\, The Dulcimer Guy — Visitor Center\nNoon\, Children’s Sack Race — Sargent Farm\n12:15 pm\, Children’s Dipper Cup Race — Sargent Farm\n12:30 pm\, Clockwork Clown — Sargent Farm\n1:00 pm\, Puppet Show — Sargent Farm\n1:30 pm\, KB Circus Spectacular — Sargent Farm\n1:30 pm\, The Dulcimer Guy — Visitor Center\n2:00 pm\, Children’s Pie Eating Contest — Lincoln Farm\n2:15 pm\, Two-Man Saw Contest — Lincoln Farm\n2:30 pm\, Clockwork Clown — Sargent Farm\n3:00 pm\, Puppet Show — Sargent Farm\n3:30 pm\, KB Circus Spectacular — Sargent Farm\n3:30 pm\, The Dulcimer Guy — Visitor Center \n  \nSunday\, September 27 \n10:30 am\, Clockwork Clown — Sargent Farm\n11:00 am\, Puppet Show — Sargent Farm\n11:00 am\, “Adventures with John James Audubon” — Brian “Fox” Ellis — Visitor Center Auditorium\n11:30 am\, KB Circus Spectacular — Sargent Farm\n11:30 am\, The Dulcimer Guy — Visitor Center\nNoon\, “Birdwatching with Audubon” nature walk — Brian “Fox” Ellis — Meet at Visitor Center\nNoon\, Children’s Sack Race — Sargent Farm\n12:15 pm\, Children’s Dipper Cup Race — Sargent Farm\n12:30 pm\, Clockwork Clown — Sargent Farm\n1:00 pm\, Puppet Show — Sargent Farm\n1:30 pm\, KB Circus Spectacular — Sargent Farm\n1:30 pm\, The Dulcimer Guy — Visitor Center\n2:00 pm\, “The Underground Railroad in Illinois” — Brian “Fox” Ellis — Visitor Center Auditorium\n2:00 pm\, Children’s Pie Eating Contest — Lincoln Farm\n2:15 pm\, Two-Man Saw Contest — Lincoln Farm\n2:30 pm\, Clockwork Clown — Sargent Farm\n3:00 pm\, Puppet Show — Sargent Farm\n3:30 pm\, KB Circus Spectacular — Sargent Farm\n3:30 pm\, The Dulcimer Guy — Visitor Center\n4:00 pm\, Quilt Raffle Drawing \nThe Lincoln & Sargent Farms are located at 402 South Lincoln Highway Road near Lerna. \nFor more information\, visit lincolnlogcabin.org or call 217-345-1845. \nThe Harvest Frolic is produced and funded by the Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation with generous support from our community partners\, including:  Charleston Area Charitable Foundation\, Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition\, Mattoon Tourism\, Charleston Tourism\, First Neighbor Bank\, and Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46748-harvest-frolic-at-lincoln-log-cabin/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260924T050720Z
CREATED:20260924T050427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T050720Z
UID:47512-1790380800-1790467199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Schuetzenfest Clay Shooting Competition
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47512-schuetzenfest-clay-shooting-competition/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260924T001804Z
CREATED:20260924T001804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T001804Z
UID:47509-1790380800-1790467199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Benefit for Austin Freeman
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47509-benefit-for-austin-freeman/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260921T205453Z
CREATED:20260921T205401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T205453Z
UID:47297-1790380800-1790467199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Breakfast - Watson Fire Protection District
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47297-breakfast-watson-fire-protection-district/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260914T154807Z
CREATED:20260914T152421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T154807Z
UID:46731-1790380800-1790467199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Oktoberfest in Teutopolis
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46731-oktoberfest-in-teutopolis-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260911T163104Z
CREATED:20260911T163030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T163104Z
UID:46575-1790380800-1790467199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Wurst 5k Run-Walk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46575-wurst-5k-run-walk/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260911T155733Z
CREATED:20260911T155705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T155733Z
UID:46571-1790380800-1790467199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Free Community Carnival - Mason Christian Church
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46571-free-community-carnival-mason-christian-church/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260901T151042Z
CREATED:20260901T150922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T151042Z
UID:45641-1790380800-1790467199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Altamont Schuetzenfest
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/45641-altamont-schuetzenfest/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260826T201810Z
CREATED:20260826T201624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T201810Z
UID:45121-1790380800-1790467199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Pancake & Sausage Breakfast in Stewardson
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/45121-pancake-sausage-breakfast-in-stewardson/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260922T170819Z
CREATED:20260819T195743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T170819Z
UID:44604-1790380800-1790467199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Family Fall Fest - Camp New Hope
DESCRIPTION:Inflatables by 25/8 Xtreme from 10am to 4pm with a foam party in the afternoon. \nLaila Smith to play from 11:30am to 1pm and Brad Brown and his daughter Holly to play from 2pm to 3pm. \nWheels of Hope Car Show from 10am to 2pm. \nFood trucks available from 10am to 4pm – Bierman Farms; JD Country Bake Shop; MaGoodys; Sweet Teaz; Bubbas Burgers and Dogs \nDJ – Billy Belleau \nSeveral Craft Vendors
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44604-family-fall-fest-camp-new-hope/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260511T202943Z
CREATED:20260511T202532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T202943Z
UID:37693-1790380800-1790467199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham Farmer’s Market
DESCRIPTION:The 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/37693-37693/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260911T155445Z
CREATED:20260911T153336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T155445Z
UID:46554-1790294400-1790467199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Farina Town Wide Rummage Sale
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46554-farina-town-wide-rummage-sale-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTSTAMP:20260910T221144Z
CREATED:20260910T221144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T221144Z
UID:46469-1790294400-1790380799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Adult Pumpkin Hunt
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46469-adult-pumpkin-hunt/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTSTAMP:20260909T165324Z
CREATED:20260909T165010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T165324Z
UID:46317-1790294400-1790380799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:FREE Car Seat Safety Check
DESCRIPTION:Did you know your child’s height and weight matter when choosing a car seat?  Come and see us for a Safety Check Event!  We will have several certified car seat technicians available to help answer any questions or help you install your child’s car seat.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46317-free-car-seat-safety-check-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTSTAMP:20260831T230519Z
CREATED:20260831T193832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T230519Z
UID:45539-1790294400-1790380799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in September
DESCRIPTION:Red Cross Blood Drives in September: \n9/1\, Tuesday\, First Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall\, Casey\, Noon – 6:00 PM \n9/8\, Tuesday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \n9/11\, Friday\, Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota\, Effingham\, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n9/15\, Tuesday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin – Hall\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n9/17\, Thursday\, First Baptist Church Shelbyville – Fellowship Hall\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n9/25\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church – Lobby\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM \n9/25\, Friday\, Clay County Health Department – Conference Room\, Flora\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n9/28\, Monday\, Effingham Event Center\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n9/29\, Tuesday\, Heartland Dental Heartland Dental – Basement Lunchroom\, Effingham\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n9/30\, Wednesday\, Altamont High School – Gym\, 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM \nFall into the habit of donating!  The American Red Cross and Hello Kitty are releasing exclusive NEW merch!  Come give blood September 1 – 20 for a Red Cross x Hello Kitty collectible item\, while supplies last!  Get a $15 e-gift card when you come to give blood September 21 – October 18. \nTo make an appointment\, 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/45539-45539/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTSTAMP:20260923T002352Z
CREATED:20260923T002352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T002352Z
UID:47431-1790121600-1790380799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Harvest of Hope for Mae's Miracle
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47431-harvest-of-hope-for-maes-miracle/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTSTAMP:20260909T164923Z
CREATED:20260909T164719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T164923Z
UID:46314-1790121600-1790207999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:FREE Car Seat Safety Check
DESCRIPTION:Did you know your child’s height and weight matter when choosing a car seat?  Come and see us for a Safety Check Event!  We will have several certified car seat technicians available to help answer any questions or help you install your child’s car seat.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46314-free-car-seat-safety-check/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260923T004211Z
CREATED:20260923T004211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T004211Z
UID:47449-1790035200-1790812799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Mae's Miracle Donation Matching in September
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47449-maes-miracle-donation-matching-in-september/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTSTAMP:20260921T205128Z
CREATED:20260921T170339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T205128Z
UID:47283-1790035200-1790121599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Music Fundraiser in Altamont for Mae's Miracle
DESCRIPTION:Missy Dunaway and Legacy Country will be playing at the Altamont Living Museum on Tuesday\, September 22\, at 6:30 pm. \nAll donations that night will go to Mae’s Miracle to help cover their expenses.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47283-music-fundraiser-in-altamont-for-maes-miracle/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTSTAMP:20260903T195156Z
CREATED:20260903T194356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T195156Z
UID:45930-1790035200-1790121599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Caregiver Expo - Harvesting Health & Wellness
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/45930-caregiver-expo-harvesting-health-wellness/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTSTAMP:20260902T153705Z
CREATED:20260902T152934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T153705Z
UID:45754-1790035200-1790121599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Fraud Prevention Program
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/45754-fraud-prevention-program/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTSTAMP:20260908T152426Z
CREATED:20260908T152159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T152426Z
UID:46188-1789948800-1790035199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Lewis Artwork on Display at Library
DESCRIPTION:Effingham resident Melody Lewis will display her artwork through September 30th in the Richard and Diane Siemer Family Vault Art Gallery at the Effingham Public Library. \nBorn and raised in Effingham County\, Melody left Illinois after college\, spending 23 years in Orlando\, Florida\, and nine years in Northern California before returning home in 2024.  Her lifelong creativity began with a simple love of doodling. \n“I have always doodled since childhood\,” Lewis said. “I accepted any blank space as a personal challenge that the space needed to be filled.” \nOver the years\, painting remained an outlet\, from school play backdrops and signage to a cartoon character painted on her father’s hot rod and an entire school bus for a martial arts school. \nAt 50\, after her children had grown up\, a painting class reignited her passion. “I took a paint class\, and it ignited that old flame in me\,” she said. “It made me realize I once had a passion for painting.” \nToday\, Lewis draws inspiration from beauty\, simplicity\, and nature\, often turning photographs or emotional moments into paintings. \n“Anytime I see a photo or something that stirs an emotion in me\, I think\, ‘Could I paint that?’” she said.  “Could I do it justice? Even if I can’t\, I do my best to recreate it onto the canvas with my twist to capture that emotion.” \nFor Lewis\, art is also a way to connect with others and spark conversation. “Art is a statement piece for people to open a conversation\,” she said. “The artist is putting it out there\, knowing it will be judged—some good\, some bad—making it extremely personal.  We understand it’s not for everyone. No one ever sees it the way we see it.” \nLewis focuses on capturing the beauty she sees in the world and sharing that perspective with others. \nThe art exhibit is free and a library card is not required to view the exhibit. \nContact Art Gallery Coordinator Oran Colwell at 217-342-2464 or oran@effinghamlibrary.org for more information.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46188-46188/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260917T162933Z
CREATED:20260917T162831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T162933Z
UID:47059-1789862400-1789948799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Poe Poetry - Reader Interest and Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47059-poe-poetry-reading-reader-interest-and-planning-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260916T234401Z
CREATED:20260916T234401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T234401Z
UID:46988-1789862400-1789948799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Whole Hog Breakfast - Teutopolis American Legion
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46988-whole-hog-breakfast-teutopolis-american-legion/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
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