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SUMMARY:High School Healthcare Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital will be hosting its second High School Healthcare Bootcamp on Monday\, January 5\, 2026.  The bootcamp is designed for high school juniors and seniors interested in a career in health care to experience a realistic look into various health care roles and make connections in their field of interest. \n“This job shadowing experience is a great opportunity for students interested in choosing a career in health care to learn about the different roles at our hospital and experience hands-on skills sessions with our health care professionals\,” said Ericka Mulroy\, Nursing Professional Development Specialist for Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS). \nInterested students will be able to talk directly to HSHS employment specialists about opportunities available to them in the field\, opening a door in the health care industry before they graduate high school. \nThe High School Healthcare Bootcamp is free of charge to students thanks to HSHS St. Anthony’s Foundation. \nApplications are now being accepted for the Winter 2025 Healthcare Bootcamp on Monday\, January 5\, 2026.  The deadline to apply is November 14.  Visit https://forms.office.com/r/vidqqtXa6p.  Students selected will be notified by December 1. \nFor more information about HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital\, visit stanthonyshospital.org.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/20825-high-school-healthcare-bootcamp-sign-up/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20251223T172301Z
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in January
DESCRIPTION:American Red Cross Blood Drives in January: \nJanuary 1\, Thursday\, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church\, Charleston\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 4\, Sunday\, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club\, Stringtown\, 6:30 AM – Noon \nJanuary 5\, Monday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 6\, Tuesday\, Casey United Methodist Church\, Noon – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 9\, Friday\, Masonic Lodge\, Mattoon \, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 9\, Friday\, American Legion\, Sullivan\, Noon – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 12\, Monday\, Lions Club Building\, Noble\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 19\, Monday\, Charleston First Church of God\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 20\, Tuesday\, First Baptist Church\, Shelbyville\, Noon – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 23\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 26\, Monday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 27\, Tuesday\, Lake Land College\, Mattoon\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nTo make an appointment\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App. \nCome to give from January 1 – 25 for a chance to win a trip for 2 to Super Bowl LX in Cali!  More info at:  rcblood.org/SuperBowl \nCome give blood from January 26 – 27 for a $20 e-gift card to your choice of merchant.   See rcblood.org/heart
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25918-25918/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20251208T164625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T164625Z
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SUMMARY:Gym Bob's Jamboree Show
DESCRIPTION:The Gym Bob’s Jamboree Show will be held on Sunday\, January 4th\, beginning at 1:00 pm! \nThis will be our “All 50’s and 60’s Show” and we will be featuring all your favorite oldies music\, such as Roy Orbison\, Elvis Presley\, and other legends from the 50’s and 60’s\, for the whole family to enjoy – performed by the Gym Bob’s Jamboree Band and Singers. \nThe Jamboree Show is held the first Sunday afternoon of the month at Gym Bob’s\, located at 44 Apostle Lane in Bible Grove. \nReservations are not necessary but can be made by calling 615-481-7418. \nMore information may also be found online at http://www.GymBobs.com
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24616-gym-bobs-jamboree-show-9/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20251208T163842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T164315Z
UID:24609-1767484800-1767571199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Disney Trivia for United Way
DESCRIPTION:Ticket Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/disney-trivia
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24609-disney-trivia-for-united-way/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260104
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20260101T000459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T000602Z
UID:26536-1767398400-1767484799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Music and Food at Mason
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26536-music-and-food-at-mason-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20251226T155210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T161940Z
UID:26049-1767225600-1767311999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Emancipation Proclamation On Display
DESCRIPTION:A copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln is now on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum\, giving the public a rare chance to see the historic document. \nLincoln’s proclamation ordered an end to slavery in Southern states that took up arms against the United States during the Civil War\, which included more than three-fourths of the nation’s enslaved African Americans.  U.S. soldiers carried palm-sized copies of the Emancipation Proclamation on their march across the South to help spread the word of freedom. \nThe Emancipation Proclamation will be visible through February 3\, when it will be replaced by the only photo of Lincoln lying in state after his assassination. \n“This document and Lincoln’s signature provide a concrete connection to an incredible moment – the beginning of the end of slavery in America\,” said Christina Shutt\, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. “We are proud to give our visitors an additional chance to see it for themselves and to reflect on what it took to free four million Americans from enslavement.” \nTypically\, the ALPLM displays the proclamation during a brief window around Juneteenth\, the holiday celebrating the end of slavery in America.  But a new display case using cutting-edge technology now allows the ALPLM to display rare documents much longer while still minimizing the amount of harmful light they receive. \nThe ALPLM’s copy of the proclamation is one of about two dozen remaining.  It is signed by both Lincoln and Secretary of State William Seward.  These copies were made and then signed by Lincoln so they could be sold to raise money for the care of sick and wounded soldiers. \nFor more information\, visit www.PresidentLincoln.illinois.gov.  You can follow the ALPLM on Facebook\, X/Twitter and Instagram.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26049-emancipation-proclamation-on-display/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20251223T170740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T172235Z
UID:25914-1767225600-1767311999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in January
DESCRIPTION:American Red Cross Blood Drives in January: \nJanuary 1\, Thursday\, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church\, Charleston\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 4\, Sunday\, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club\, Stringtown\, 6:30 AM – Noon \nJanuary 5\, Monday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 6\, Tuesday\, Casey United Methodist Church\, Noon – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 9\, Friday\, Masonic Lodge\, Mattoon \, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 9\, Friday\, American Legion\, Sullivan\, Noon – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 12\, Monday\, Lions Club Building\, Noble\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 19\, Monday\, Charleston First Church of God\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 20\, Tuesday\, First Baptist Church\, Shelbyville\, Noon – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 23\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 26\, Monday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 27\, Tuesday\, Lake Land College\, Mattoon\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nTo make an appointment\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App. \nCome to give from January 1 – 25 for a chance to win a trip for 2 to Super Bowl LX in Cali!  More info at:  rcblood.org/SuperBowl \nCome give blood from January 26 – 27 for a $20 e-gift card to your choice of merchant.   See rcblood.org/heart
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25914-red-cross-blood-drives-in-january/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20251223T161608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T164202Z
UID:25910-1767225600-1767311999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:First Day Hike in Illinois
DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Department of Natural Resources invites residents to step into 2026 with a First Day Hike at an Illinois state park on New Year’s Day. \nIDNR is hosting self-guided hikes at 17 state parks across Illinois on Jan. 1.  These free\, family-friendly hikes are available to the public. \nAmong the participating parks are these in Central/Southern Illinois: \nFox Ridge State Park\, Coles County \nEagle Creek and Wolf Creek state parks\, Shelby County \nLincoln Trail State Park\, Clark County \nLincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site\, Menard County \nPere Marquette State Park\, Jersey County \nSangchris Lake State Park\, Sangamon County \nGiant City State Park\, Jackson County \nParticipating state parks will have stickers and special photo opportunities for hikers.  Visitors are encouraged to sign in and share photos and videos on social media with the hashtag #ILFirstDayHikes. \nThe First Day Hike program is an initiative in partnership with America’s State Parks Foundation.  The organization began the event in 1992 in Massachusetts.  The campaign encourages participants nationwide to hike\, bike and engage in activities in state parks on the first day of the new year. \nThis year\, the program is highlighting America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 and the outdoor places that have shaped the country’s past and present. \n“IDNR invites Illinoisans everywhere to take time on Jan. 1 to explore our beautiful state parks and consider what conservation and public lands may look like in the future\,” said IDNR Director Natalie Phelps Finnie. “There’s no better way to clear your mind after the holidays and look ahead to a new year than to explore the outdoors.” \nIllinois does not charge admission to state parks\, historic sites and other locations. \nFor more information\, visit https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks.html.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25910-first-day-hike-in-illinois/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20250829T144822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T144857Z
UID:17194-1767225600-1767311999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Constitution Week Poster Contest
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17194-constitution-week-poster-contest-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20251229T162038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T162333Z
UID:26168-1767139200-1767225599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Casino Night at Toledo
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26168-casino-night-at-toledo/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20251223T155822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T160225Z
UID:25905-1767139200-1767225599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:NYE Music at Effingham Legion
DESCRIPTION:A New Year’s Eve Evening of Music will be at the Effingham American Legion Post 120. \nSnacks and finger foods will be served on December 31. \nMax Heuerman will be playing from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. \nThe public is welcome.  Come join the fun! \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25905-nye-music-at-effingham-legion/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20251222T160635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T161323Z
UID:25791-1767139200-1767225599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:New Years Eve Roaring Twenties Party
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25791-new-years-eve-roaring-twenties-party/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20251215T154242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T155522Z
UID:25217-1767139200-1767225599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Drive-Thru Advent Calendar at C.U.M.C.
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with Centenary United Methodist Church’s illuminated drive-thru Advent Calendar. \nThe Drive-Thru is on display every evening through Wednesday\, December 31st.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25217-25217/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20250820T151731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T151731Z
UID:16360-1767139200-1767225599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Journey to Freedom:  Illinois’ Underground Railroad
DESCRIPTION:A new exhibit highlighting the courageous stories of freedom seekers and the multi-racial conductors who assisted them on the Underground Railroad in Illinois are featured in a new exhibit Journey to Freedom:  Illinois’ Underground Railroad.  This will be on display in the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site’s Visitor Center – Sargent Gallery\, now through December 31. \nThis exhibit tells selected stories of freedom seekers\, conductors and communities in Illinois that were part of the journey to freedom on the Illinois Underground Railroad.  Using photos\, videos\, maps\, personal stories\, and illustrations created specifically for the exhibit\, visitors will learn the about the people and communities who took part in this hidden history.  Highlighted stories include freedom seekers John and Eliza Little\, who traveled barefoot through Illinois to Canada to gain their freedom\, or conductors like Henry who worked for Abraham Lincoln\, and Mary Ann King Brown who helped the enslaved to freedom in the Springfield\, Quincy and Galena areas.  Many of the known communities are included\, from Cairo through Springfield to Quincy and Chicago.  Other featured areas are Brooklyn/Freedom Village\, Miller Grove\, Rocky Fork\, Galesburg\, Mount Hope\, Jacksonville\, and New Philadelphia. \n Journey to Freedom:  Illinois’ Underground Railroad is proudly presented by The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area\, also known as Looking for Lincoln. \nThe Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site is located at 402 South Lincoln Highway Road\, Lerna\, IL  62440.  For more information call 217-345-1845\, or visit lincolnlogcabin.org
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16360-journey-to-freedom-illinois-underground-railroad-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251230
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20251211T214054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T214145Z
UID:25002-1767052800-1767139199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Lights and Festive Sights Tour and Voting
DESCRIPTION:This holiday season\, Visit Effingham invites you to celebrate the return of a beloved community tradition – the Holiday Lights & Festive Sights Tour!  Back for another year of sparkle and holiday cheer\, this festive tour turns Effingham into a twinkling wonderland for all to enjoy. \nOnly 20 homes have been selected for this year’s tour\, and each received a yard sign denoting their participation.  Pick up a scorecard from Visit Effingham at City Hall – or download it from our social media channels – and vote for your favorite home on the tour by December 30th.  The People’s Choice Winner will walk away with $250. \nHomes can be voted for online at Visit Effingham‘s Facebook page\, their website  www.visiteffinghamil.com \, or in person at Effingham City Hall (201 East Jefferson Ave).  Voting will be open December 12th through the 30th at noon.  The People’s Choice winner will be announced on December 30th in the afternoon. \nFor more information on the Holiday Light Tour\, please call the office at 217-342-5310 or go to their website:   www.visiteffinghamil.com
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25002-25002/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251230
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20251217T171307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T171348Z
UID:25449-1766966400-1767052799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Elks Trade Scholarship Available
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25449-elks-trade-scholarship-available/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251230
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20251215T211246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T211322Z
UID:25275-1766966400-1767052799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drive at Effingham
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25275-red-cross-blood-drive-at-effingham/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251229
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20251215T154159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T155504Z
UID:25215-1766880000-1766966399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Drive-Thru Advent Calendar at C.U.M.C.
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with Centenary United Methodist Church’s illuminated drive-thru Advent Calendar. \nThe Drive-Thru is on display every evening through Wednesday\, December 31st.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25215-25215/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251228
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20251211T214008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T214140Z
UID:25000-1766793600-1766879999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Lights and Festive Sights Tour and Voting
DESCRIPTION:This holiday season\, Visit Effingham invites you to celebrate the return of a beloved community tradition – the Holiday Lights & Festive Sights Tour!  Back for another year of sparkle and holiday cheer\, this festive tour turns Effingham into a twinkling wonderland for all to enjoy. \nOnly 20 homes have been selected for this year’s tour\, and each received a yard sign denoting their participation.  Pick up a scorecard from Visit Effingham at City Hall – or download it from our social media channels – and vote for your favorite home on the tour by December 30th.  The People’s Choice Winner will walk away with $250. \nHomes can be voted for online at Visit Effingham‘s Facebook page\, their website  www.visiteffinghamil.com \, or in person at Effingham City Hall (201 East Jefferson Ave).  Voting will be open December 12th through the 30th at noon.  The People’s Choice winner will be announced on December 30th in the afternoon. \nFor more information on the Holiday Light Tour\, please call the office at 217-342-5310 or go to their website:   www.visiteffinghamil.com
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25000-25000/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251228
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20251208T212045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T163306Z
UID:24660-1766793600-1766879999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Locker Blessing - Enduring Freedom Ministries
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 19th\, Deadline at midnight for Locker Blessing Registration\nSaturday\, December 27th\, 8am – 3pm\, Shumway (Locker Blessings) \nPlease call 217-868-5293 or 217-240-0059 to sign up\, or go to our website and book your own date & time:  www.my-christian-space.com then select either Shumway or Mason. \nShumway location is at (old grade school) 304 S. West Street\, Shumway \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24660-enduring-freedom-ministries-december-dates-5/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251228
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20251013T152102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T152115Z
UID:20480-1766793600-1766879999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Tinsel & Tails for E.A.R.S.
DESCRIPTION:EARS is excited to unveil for another year “Tinsel & Tails\,” a festive holiday experience\, hosted in partnership with Cardinal Golf Course.  Running November 28 – December 27\, this holiday family event will be open every Friday and Saturday night from 5:30PM to 8:30 PM. \n“Tinsel & Tails” will light up Cardinal Golf Course with spectacular holiday decorations and a charming winter wonderland atmosphere.  The event is set to offer an array of activities that celebrate the season and support a noble cause\, including: \n– Holiday Light Tour:  Enjoy a scenic golf cart ride through the beautifully decorated path on the course\, featuring dazzling light displays and festive decorations.\n– Family Fun:  Engage in family-friendly activities like a hot chocolate bar\, roast s’mores\, and take memorable photos with festive backdrops. \nTickets for the event will be available November 3\, on the EARS website:  effinghamanimalrescue.com
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/20480-tinsel-tails-for-e-a-r-s-10/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251227
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20251013T151656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T152014Z
UID:20478-1766707200-1766793599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Tinsel & Tails for E.A.R.S.
DESCRIPTION:EARS is excited to unveil for another year “Tinsel & Tails\,” a festive holiday experience\, hosted in partnership with Cardinal Golf Course.  Running November 28 – December 27\, this holiday family event will be open every Friday and Saturday night from 5:30PM to 8:30 PM. \n“Tinsel & Tails” will light up Cardinal Golf Course with spectacular holiday decorations and a charming winter wonderland atmosphere.  The event is set to offer an array of activities that celebrate the season and support a noble cause\, including: \n– Holiday Light Tour:  Enjoy a scenic golf cart ride through the beautifully decorated path on the course\, featuring dazzling light displays and festive decorations.\n– Family Fun:  Engage in family-friendly activities like a hot chocolate bar\, roast s’mores\, and take memorable photos with festive backdrops. \nTickets for the event will be available November 3\, on the EARS website:  effinghamanimalrescue.com
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/20478-tinsel-tails-for-e-a-r-s-9/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20251215T154113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T155445Z
UID:25213-1766620800-1766707199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Drive-Thru Advent Calendar at C.U.M.C.
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with Centenary United Methodist Church’s illuminated drive-thru Advent Calendar. \nThe Drive-Thru is on display every evening through Wednesday\, December 31st.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25213-25213/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20251124T203526Z
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UID:23634-1766620800-1766707199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Annual Effingham County FISH Christmas Day Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Effingham County FISH Organization is sponsoring the Annual Effingham County Christmas Day Dinner on Thursday\, December 25\, 2025.  A congregate meal\, as well as delivery and curbside pickup\, is available.  The congregate meal will begin at 12:30pm at the Effingham Event Center\, 1501 W. Fayette Ave.\, Effingham\, IL.  Delivered meals will be delivered after 10am.  Curbside pickup will be available between 11:00am and 12noon at the Effingham Event Center\, 1501 W. Fayette Ave\, Effingham. \nThis event is free and open to all Effingham County residents and their families.  Donations are greatly appreciated and may be given to the delivery driver\, left in a donation bucket at the Event Center\, or sent to:  FISH\, P.O. Box 473\, Effingham\, IL 62401. \nReservations may be made beginning December 1 through December 22\, 2025.  For the congregate\, home delivery\, and curbside pickup meals\, please call 217-343-7342. \nVolunteers are needed to help package and deliver meals.   Packaging meals begins at 9am Christmas Day.  To volunteer\, please call 217-343-7342.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/23634-annual-effingham-county-fish-christmas-day-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20251211T213926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T214134Z
UID:24998-1766534400-1766620799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Lights and Festive Sights Tour and Voting
DESCRIPTION:This holiday season\, Visit Effingham invites you to celebrate the return of a beloved community tradition – the Holiday Lights & Festive Sights Tour!  Back for another year of sparkle and holiday cheer\, this festive tour turns Effingham into a twinkling wonderland for all to enjoy. \nOnly 20 homes have been selected for this year’s tour\, and each received a yard sign denoting their participation.  Pick up a scorecard from Visit Effingham at City Hall – or download it from our social media channels – and vote for your favorite home on the tour by December 30th.  The People’s Choice Winner will walk away with $250. \nHomes can be voted for online at Visit Effingham‘s Facebook page\, their website  www.visiteffinghamil.com \, or in person at Effingham City Hall (201 East Jefferson Ave).  Voting will be open December 12th through the 30th at noon.  The People’s Choice winner will be announced on December 30th in the afternoon. \nFor more information on the Holiday Light Tour\, please call the office at 217-342-5310 or go to their website:   www.visiteffinghamil.com \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24998-24998/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251224
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20251222T153749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T160019Z
UID:25782-1766448000-1766534399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:The Eleventh Hour Extended Shopping Hours
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Effingham\, December 22\, 10:00 – 7:00 and December 23\, 10:00-7:00. \nJoin us for extended holiday shopping hours in downtown Effingham! \nHours vary by store\, with many offering free gift wrapping\, special promos\, and festive fun as you finish your Christmas list!
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25782-the-eleventh-hour-extended-shopping-hours-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251223
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20251222T153540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T153652Z
UID:25776-1766361600-1766447999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:The Eleventh Hour Extended Shopping Hours
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Effingham\, December 22\, 10:00 – 7:00 and December 23\, 10:00-7:00. \nJoin us for extended holiday shopping hours in downtown Effingham! \nHours vary by store\, with many offering free gift wrapping\, special promos\, and festive fun as you finish your Christmas list! \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25776-the-eleventh-hour-extended-shopping-hours/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251223
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20251215T154006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T155420Z
UID:25211-1766361600-1766447999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Drive-Thru Advent Calendar at C.U.M.C.
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with Centenary United Methodist Church’s illuminated drive-thru Advent Calendar. \nThe Drive-Thru is on display every evening through Wednesday\, December 31st.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25211-25211/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20251211T213814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T214129Z
UID:24996-1766275200-1766361599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Lights and Festive Sights Tour and Voting
DESCRIPTION:This holiday season\, Visit Effingham invites you to celebrate the return of a beloved community tradition – the Holiday Lights & Festive Sights Tour!  Back for another year of sparkle and holiday cheer\, this festive tour turns Effingham into a twinkling wonderland for all to enjoy. \nOnly 20 homes have been selected for this year’s tour\, and each received a yard sign denoting their participation.  Pick up a scorecard from Visit Effingham at City Hall – or download it from our social media channels – and vote for your favorite home on the tour by December 30th.  The People’s Choice Winner will walk away with $250. \nHomes can be voted for online at Visit Effingham‘s Facebook page\, their website  www.visiteffinghamil.com \, or in person at Effingham City Hall (201 East Jefferson Ave).  Voting will be open December 12th through the 30th at noon.  The People’s Choice winner will be announced on December 30th in the afternoon. \nFor more information on the Holiday Light Tour\, please call the office at 217-342-5310 or go to their website:   www.visiteffinghamil.com
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24996-24996/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222
DTSTAMP:20260518T031016
CREATED:20251210T160636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T164748Z
UID:24863-1766275200-1766361599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:VFW Christmas Party\, Music\, and Food
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to kick off the season in true holiday spirit!  Join us for the VFW Christmas Party on Sunday\, December\, 21st at 3 PM! \nWe’ve got an incredible musical lineup featuring Benny and the Amigos\, plus Max Heuerman and the Little Truckers—bringing live Christmas cheer for the whole community! \nAnd that’s not all… \nThe VFW Auxiliary will be serving up delicious food—donation only!\nThere will be pictures with Santa\, door prizes\, and gifts for the first 25 kiddos! \nAnd this year\, help us spread even MORE Christmas joy—\nWe’ll have a Toys for Tots donation box on-site. Bring a new\, unwrapped toy and make a child’s holiday brighter. \nSo bring the whole family and celebrate with us at the VFW.\nThat’s Sunday\, December 21st at 3 PM—you won’t want to miss it! \nThe spirit of Christmas starts here… at your Effingham VFW Post 1769
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24863-vfw-christmas-party-music-and-food/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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