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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923
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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
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTSTAMP:20260902T153705Z
CREATED:20260902T152934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T153705Z
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SUMMARY:Fraud Prevention Program
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/45754-fraud-prevention-program/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTSTAMP:20260908T152426Z
CREATED:20260908T152159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T152426Z
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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
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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
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260910T210237Z
CREATED:20260910T210237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T210237Z
UID:46442-1789862400-1789948799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Cancer Benefit for Rob French
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46442-cancer-benefit-for-rob-french/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260904T154544Z
CREATED:20260904T144513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T154544Z
UID:46002-1789862400-1789948799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Music and Food at Mason
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46002-music-and-food-at-mason-15/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260904T144402Z
CREATED:20260904T144022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T144402Z
UID:45999-1789862400-1789948799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Back of the Bus Rock Show for Mae's Miracle
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/45999-back-of-the-bus-rock-show-for-maes-miracle/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260819T195241Z
CREATED:20260819T142428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T195241Z
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SUMMARY:Ice Cream Social at Trinity Lutheran Church
DESCRIPTION:Trinity Lutheran Church in Shumway\, located at 206 West Main\, will be hosting the annual Ice Cream Social on Sunday\, September 20\, from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. \nPlease come join us for a lovely meal followed by delicious dessert consisting of homemade ice cream and pie! \nAll proceeds will be applied to preserving our beautiful stained-glass windows!
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44584-ice-cream-social-at-trinity-lutheran-church/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260916T231304Z
CREATED:20260706T163805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T231304Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Fall Craft & Vendor Show in Effingham
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE – THE FALL CRAFT AND VENDOR SHOW\, ORIGINALLY TO BE AT THE THELMA KELLER CONVENTION CENTER TODAY\, HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/41847-fall-craft-vendor-show-in-effingham/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260915T143738Z
CREATED:20260915T143331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T143738Z
UID:46858-1789776000-1789948799@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/46858-fall-festival-at-kinmundy-log-cabin-village/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260915T163515Z
CREATED:20260914T143642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T163515Z
UID:46709-1789776000-1789948799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Farm Show - Triple A Tractor Club - Celebrating 250 Years of America
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46709-triple-a-tractor-club-farm-show-celebrating-250-years-of-america/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260914T151833Z
CREATED:20260914T145656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T151833Z
UID:46717-1789776000-1789862399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:S'mores Recovery - Together-Stronger-Recovering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46717-smores-recovery-together-stronger-recovering/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260911T153146Z
CREATED:20260911T152353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T153146Z
UID:46551-1789776000-1789862399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Garage Sale at C.U.M.C.
DESCRIPTION:Centenary United Methodist Church in Effingham is having a Garage Sale on Saturday\, September 19\, from 8:00 – Noon.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46551-garage-sale-at-c-u-m-c/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260910T202311Z
CREATED:20260910T202055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T202311Z
UID:46437-1789776000-1789862399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:The Cross at the Crossroads 25th Anniversary Celebration & 9-11 Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46437-the-cross-at-the-crossroads-25th-anniversary-celebration-9-11-commemoration/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260910T200432Z
CREATED:20260910T200404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T200432Z
UID:46434-1789776000-1789862399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Dr. Charles M. Wright House Beer\, Wine\, & Music Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46434-dr-charles-m-wright-house-beer-wine-music-fundraiser-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260909T163204Z
CREATED:20260909T154428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T163204Z
UID:46299-1789776000-1789862399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Community Car Show in Effingham
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46299-community-car-show-in-effingham/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260911T145502Z
CREATED:20260902T194641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T145502Z
UID:45818-1789776000-1789862399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:FREEDOMFEST - Enduring Freedom Ministries
DESCRIPTION:Advance sign-ups are not needed for this event. \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/45818-freedomfest-enduring-freedom-ministries-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260902T142442Z
CREATED:20260902T142402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T142442Z
UID:45742-1789776000-1789862399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Bag Tournament Benefit in Edgewood
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/45742-45742/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260810T202341Z
CREATED:20260810T202258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T202341Z
UID:43927-1789776000-1789862399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:St. Francis of Assisi Church Picnic
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43927-st-francis-of-assisi-church-picnic/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260805T150555Z
CREATED:20260805T143653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T150555Z
UID:43661-1789776000-1789862399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Meet The Machines at Windsor
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43661-meet-the-machines-at-windsor/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260803T170931Z
CREATED:20260803T165805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T170931Z
UID:43460-1789776000-1789862399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Legion Cookout in Altamont
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43460-legion-cookout-in-altamont-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260511T202938Z
CREATED:20260511T202503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T202938Z
UID:37691-1789776000-1789862399@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/37691-37691/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260914T203247Z
CREATED:20260914T203015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T203247Z
UID:46789-1789689600-1789862399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Book Sale at Library
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46789-book-sale-at-library-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260908T152248Z
CREATED:20260908T152113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T152248Z
UID:46186-1789689600-1789775999@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/46186-46186/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTSTAMP:20260831T230513Z
CREATED:20260831T193743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T230513Z
UID:45537-1789603200-1789689599@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/45537-45537/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTSTAMP:20260914T202938Z
CREATED:20260914T202901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T202938Z
UID:46785-1789516800-1789603199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Medicare Class at Library
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46785-medicare-class-at-library/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTSTAMP:20260911T150747Z
CREATED:20260911T150658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T150747Z
UID:46524-1789516800-1789603199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham Preschool Round Up
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46524-effingham-preschool-round-up/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTSTAMP:20260902T164352Z
CREATED:20260902T164250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T164352Z
UID:45778-1789516800-1789603199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn with Kiwanis
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/45778-lunch-and-learn-with-kiwanis/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
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