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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
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SUMMARY:Teutopolis Recycling Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43154-teutopolis-recycling-event/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260716T204338Z
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SUMMARY:Effingham County Fair Event Schedule
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/42637-effingham-county-fair-event-schedule-8/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260715T140303Z
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SUMMARY:4-H Show Schedule - Effingham County Fair
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/42513-4-h-show-schedule-effingham-county-fair-11/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260713T204658Z
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SUMMARY:St. Anthony Parish Picnic
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/42371-st-anthony-parish-picnic-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260709T152423Z
CREATED:20260709T150550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T152423Z
UID:42094-1786147200-1786233599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Jennie Ashley Memorial Badge Tournament
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/42094-jennie-ashley-memorial-badge-tournament-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260511T202858Z
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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/37679-37679/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTSTAMP:20260804T153905Z
CREATED:20260804T153031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T153905Z
UID:43559-1786060800-1786147199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Here\, There and Everywhere with Jay Daniels
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43559-here-there-and-everywhere-with-jay-daniels/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTSTAMP:20260716T204305Z
CREATED:20260716T204305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T204305Z
UID:42635-1786060800-1786147199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham County Fair Event Schedule
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/42635-effingham-county-fair-event-schedule-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTSTAMP:20260804T175114Z
CREATED:20260716T141549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T175114Z
UID:42595-1786060800-1786147199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Community Showcase at Effingham County Fair
DESCRIPTION:Community Showcase at Effingham County Fair \nSunday\, August 2 at 2:30 only: \nMachine Applique – Mari Grupe – Schallerts Sewing Center \n  \nMonday\, August 3 at 3:30 and 5:30 \nWhat’s The Buzz – Josh and Tera Bell – Bell’s Bees \n  \nTuesday\, August 4 at 3:30 and 5:30 \nToday’s Victory Garden – Effingham County Master Gardeners \n  \nWednesday\, August 5 at 3:30 and 5:30 \nLet’s Eat Food – Valena Soltwedel \n  \nThursday\, August 6 at 3:30 and 5:30 \nCut It Out – Cricut 101 – Julie Hicks \n  \nFriday\, August 7 at 3:30 and 5:30 \nGreeting Cards – Thoughtful and Handmade – Carolyn Myers
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/42595-42595/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTSTAMP:20260715T140208Z
CREATED:20260715T140208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T140208Z
UID:42511-1786060800-1786147199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:4-H Show Schedule - Effingham County Fair
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/42511-4-h-show-schedule-effingham-county-fair-10/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTSTAMP:20260708T203513Z
CREATED:20260708T203435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T203513Z
UID:42033-1786060800-1786147199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Golf Benefit for EIU Student-Athletes
DESCRIPTION:Call Amber May at 309-287-9303 for sponsorship opportunities or to register a team.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/42033-golf-benefit-for-eiu-student-athletes/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTSTAMP:20260617T165132Z
CREATED:20260617T160554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T165132Z
UID:40621-1786060800-1786147199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Little Wabash Longbeard NWTF Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Little Wabash Longbeard NWTF Banquet \nFriday\, August 7th \nDoors open at 5:00 p.m. at the Effingham Event Center \nFor more information\, call Alan Davis 217-821-6033
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/40621-little-wabash-longbeard-nwtf-banquet/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTSTAMP:20260804T204926Z
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UID:43565-1785974400-1786060799@www.thexradio.com
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.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43565-red-cross-blood-drives-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTSTAMP:20260803T151411Z
CREATED:20260803T151318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T151411Z
UID:43448-1785974400-1786060799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:EHS Class of 1974 Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Effingham High School Class of 1974 is having their monthly luncheon this Thursday\, August 6th at Danny’s Bar and Grill\, 7722 U.S. 45\, Effingham. \nGreat food and fun! \nJoin Effingham High School Class of ’74 on Facebook for updates and other class info!  Spread the word to all classmates who might not do social media\, too! \nLet’s have a BIG turnout!
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43448-ehs-class-of-1974-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTSTAMP:20260716T204232Z
CREATED:20260716T204232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T204232Z
UID:42633-1785974400-1786060799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham County Fair Event Schedule
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/42633-effingham-county-fair-event-schedule-6/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTSTAMP:20260804T175025Z
CREATED:20260716T141524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T175025Z
UID:42592-1785974400-1786060799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Community Showcase at Effingham County Fair
DESCRIPTION:Community Showcase at Effingham County Fair \nSunday\, August 2 at 2:30 only: \nMachine Applique – Mari Grupe – Schallerts Sewing Center \n  \nMonday\, August 3 at 3:30 and 5:30 \nWhat’s The Buzz – Josh and Tera Bell – Bell’s Bees \n  \nTuesday\, August 4 at 3:30 and 5:30 \nToday’s Victory Garden – Effingham County Master Gardeners \n  \nWednesday\, August 5 at 3:30 and 5:30 \nLet’s Eat Food – Valena Soltwedel \n  \nThursday\, August 6 at 3:30 and 5:30 \nCut It Out – Cricut 101 – Julie Hicks \n  \nFriday\, August 7 at 3:30 and 5:30 \nGreeting Cards – Thoughtful and Handmade – Carolyn Myers
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/42592-42592/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTSTAMP:20260715T140142Z
CREATED:20260715T140142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T140142Z
UID:42509-1785974400-1786060799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:4-H Show Schedule - Effingham County Fair
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/42509-4-h-show-schedule-effingham-county-fair-9/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTSTAMP:20260716T204151Z
CREATED:20260716T204151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T204151Z
UID:42631-1785888000-1785974399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham County Fair Event Schedule
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/42631-effingham-county-fair-event-schedule-5/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTSTAMP:20260804T174940Z
CREATED:20260716T141503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T174940Z
UID:42590-1785888000-1785974399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Community Showcase at Effingham County Fair
DESCRIPTION:Community Showcase at Effingham County Fair \nSunday\, August 2 at 2:30 only: \nMachine Applique – Mari Grupe – Schallerts Sewing Center \n  \nMonday\, August 3 at 3:30 and 5:30 \nWhat’s The Buzz – Josh and Tera Bell – Bell’s Bees \n  \nTuesday\, August 4 at 3:30 and 5:30 \nToday’s Victory Garden – Effingham County Master Gardeners \n  \nWednesday\, August 5 at 3:30 and 5:30 \nLet’s Eat Food – Valena Soltwedel \n  \nThursday\, August 6 at 3:30 and 5:30 \nCut It Out – Cricut 101 – Julie Hicks \n  \nFriday\, August 7 at 3:30 and 5:30 \nGreeting Cards – Thoughtful and Handmade – Carolyn Myers
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/42590-42590/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTSTAMP:20260715T140119Z
CREATED:20260715T140119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T140119Z
UID:42507-1785888000-1785974399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:4-H Show Schedule - Effingham County Fair
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/42507-4-h-show-schedule-effingham-county-fair-8/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTSTAMP:20260706T170632Z
CREATED:20260706T170504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T170632Z
UID:41871-1785888000-1785974399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Ramblin' Rose in Vandalia
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/41871-ramblin-rose-in-vandalia/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTSTAMP:20260428T143426Z
CREATED:20260428T143426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T143426Z
UID:36502-1785888000-1785974399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Back To School Clinics with Effingham County Health Department
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/36502-back-to-school-clinics-with-effingham-county-health-department-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTSTAMP:20260804T151731Z
CREATED:20260804T150815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T151731Z
UID:43538-1785801600-1785887999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions
DESCRIPTION:Here are the next dates for Enduring Freedom Ministries free distributions: \nTuesday\, August 4\, from 4-6 p.m.\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries\, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school) \nSaturday\, August 8\, from 9-11:15 a.m.\, with groceries\, Mason location at 861 E. Washington (Mason Civic Center) \nTuesday\, August 11\, from 4-6 p.m.\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries\, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school) \nWednesday\, August 12\, from noon-2 p.m.\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries\, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school) \nWednesday\, August 19\, from noon-2 p.m.\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries\, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school) \nSaturday\, August 29 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries\, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school) \nPhone 217-240-0059 or 217-868-5293 to sign up or go online and set a time that works best for you at www.my-christian-space.com
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43538-enduring-freedom-ministries-distributions-10/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTSTAMP:20260728T201025Z
CREATED:20260728T200157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T201025Z
UID:43174-1785801600-1785887999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Free Live Pro Wrestling in St. Elmo
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43174-free-live-pro-wrestling-in-st-elmo/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTSTAMP:20260716T204106Z
CREATED:20260716T204106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T204106Z
UID:42629-1785801600-1785887999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham County Fair Event Schedule
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/42629-effingham-county-fair-event-schedule-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTSTAMP:20260804T174811Z
CREATED:20260716T135137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T174811Z
UID:42580-1785801600-1785887999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Community Showcase at Effingham County Fair
DESCRIPTION:Community Showcase at Effingham County Fair \nSunday\, August 2 at 2:30 only: \nMachine Applique – Mari Grupe – Schallerts Sewing Center \n  \nMonday\, August 3 at 3:30 and 5:30 \nWhat’s The Buzz – Josh and Tera Bell – Bell’s Bees \n  \nTuesday\, August 4 at 3:30 and 5:30 \nToday’s Victory Garden – Effingham County Master Gardeners \n  \nWednesday\, August 5 at 3:30 and 5:30 \nLet’s Eat Food – Valena Soltwedel \n  \nThursday\, August 6 at 3:30 and 5:30 \nCut It Out – Cricut 101 – Julie Hicks \n  \nFriday\, August 7 at 3:30 and 5:30 \nGreeting Cards – Thoughtful and Handmade – Carolyn Myers
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/42580-community-showcase-at-effingham-county-fair-9/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTSTAMP:20260715T140044Z
CREATED:20260715T140044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T140044Z
UID:42505-1785801600-1785887999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:4-H Show Schedule - Effingham County Fair
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/42505-4-h-show-schedule-effingham-county-fair-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTSTAMP:20260706T170413Z
CREATED:20260706T170413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T170413Z
UID:41869-1785801600-1785887999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Ramblin' Rose in Shelbyville
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/41869-ramblin-rose-in-shelbyville/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTSTAMP:20260701T152938Z
CREATED:20260701T152900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T152938Z
UID:41540-1785801600-1785887999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Little Miss Pigtail Contest
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/41540-little-miss-pigtail-contest-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTSTAMP:20260716T204020Z
CREATED:20260716T204020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T204020Z
UID:42627-1785715200-1785801599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham County Fair Event Schedule
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/42627-effingham-county-fair-event-schedule-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
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