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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251231
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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:20260518T035630
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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:20260518T035630
CREATED:20251211T214054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T214145Z
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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:20260518T035630
CREATED:20251217T171307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T171348Z
UID:25449-1766966400-1767052799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Elks Trade Scholarship Available
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25449-elks-trade-scholarship-available/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251230
DTSTAMP:20260518T035630
CREATED:20251215T211246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T211322Z
UID:25275-1766966400-1767052799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drive at Effingham
DESCRIPTION:
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:20260518T035630
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251228
DTSTAMP:20260518T035630
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:20260518T035630
CREATED:20251208T212045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T163306Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251228
DTSTAMP:20260518T035630
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:20260518T035630
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:20260518T035630
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:20260518T035630
CREATED:20251124T203526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T160122Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTSTAMP:20260518T035630
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251224
DTSTAMP:20260518T035630
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251223
DTSTAMP:20260518T035630
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251223
DTSTAMP:20260518T035630
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222
DTSTAMP:20260518T035630
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222
DTSTAMP:20260518T035630
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTSTAMP:20260518T035630
CREATED:20251215T162732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T164759Z
UID:25231-1766188800-1766275199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Nutcracker\, Skating\, and Farmers Market in Springfield
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, December 20\, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will join the fun of “A Timeless Holiday” during this year’s downtown Springfield Holiday Walk with a special Winter Night at the Museum.  You’ll enjoy a ballet performance of “The Nutcracker\,” musical performers\, crafts for kids\, skating in the park\, amazing lights and special effects\, along with the regular museum exhibits.  Highlights of the day include: \n\nThe Downtown Springfield Farmers Market takes place from 8:00 a.m. – Noon\, in historic Union Station\, for a variety of locally grown\, sourced\, and made foods and products.\nThe ALPLM offers free skating in the park\, with FREE Hot Chocolate\, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.  Just stop into historic Union Station to grab a pair of skates.  A donation is suggested to help defray the cost of skate maintenance.\nThe Copper Coin Ballet Company will perform selections from “The Nutcracker” from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.  Due to on-going renovations in our Union Theater\, the free\, thirty-minute performances will take place in ALPLM’s Center Plaza.   Tickets are not required.  “The Nutcracker” follows the magical adventures of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they battle with the Mouse King and journey to the Land of the Sweets.\nAdmission to the museum is FREE from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.\, but a donation is suggested of new\, unused toiletries for local warming centers.\nParking in the ALPLM parking ramp at 6th and Madison will also be free from 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25231-winter-nights-nutcracker-skating-and-farmers-market-in-springfield/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTSTAMP:20260518T035630
CREATED:20251013T151525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T151611Z
UID:20474-1766188800-1766275199@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/20474-tinsel-tails-for-e-a-r-s-8/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTSTAMP:20260518T035630
CREATED:20251215T153933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T155356Z
UID:25209-1766102400-1766188799@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/25209-25209/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTSTAMP:20260518T035630
CREATED:20251013T151347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T151428Z
UID:20472-1766102400-1766188799@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/20472-tinsel-tails-for-e-a-r-s-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251219
DTSTAMP:20260518T035630
CREATED:20251211T213728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T214158Z
UID:24994-1766016000-1766102399@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/24994-24994/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTSTAMP:20260518T035630
CREATED:20251215T212321Z
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UID:25279-1765929600-1766015999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Wonderland in Lights
DESCRIPTION:Visit Effingham presents another year of Wonderland in Lights at Community Park!  Each year\, Community Park is transformed into a drive-thru holiday light spectacle\, filled with whimsical scenes\, including reindeer flight school\, playful penguins\, Santa and his reindeer taking flight\, a Nativity scene\, a Gingerbread house\, a bucket truck driven by helpful elves and so much more. \nBe sure to tune in to 90.7 FM for continuous Christmas music\, compliments of Visit Effingham\, 97.9 XFM\, and KJ Country 102.3 as you drive through the display! \nThe display runs through the New Year.  Hours are from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday\, and from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. \nCommunity Park is located on East Temple Avenue in Effingham. \nSanta will be at his post on Saturday\, December 20th\, to greet cars and hand out toys.  Don’t forget to stop and say hello before you exit the park! \nThere is no cost to enjoy this Visit Effingham experience\, but donations are always appreciated.  All donations help make Effingham shine brighter the following year. \nExtend your evening of holiday cheer at ‘Light up the Lawn’ – where our larger-than-life\, 3-D holiday light displays glimmer and shimmer in Downtown Effingham.  Drive by the Effingham County Courthouse Museum lawn to see the ‘Royal Present\,’ the ‘Heart of Christmas’ walk-thru ornament\, ‘Santa’s Sleigh and His Reindeer\,’ the walk-thru ‘Gingerbread House\,’ the ‘Teddy Bear\,’ the walk-thru ‘Hot Cocoa Mug\,’ ‘Santa and his favorite reindeer\,’ and\, the star of the show\, our 34-foot ‘Christmas Tree.’  Get out of the car to see the lights up close and pose with our ‘Reindeer Family’ and ‘Polar Bear Family\,’ as well! \nFor more information\, visit www.visiteffinghamil.com\, or 217-342-5310 if you’re interested in helping spread holiday cheer! \nChristmas in Effingham is the most magical time of year… However you choose to experience the holiday season\, we encourage you to ‘fill your cup’ with the people\, the places and the experiences that set us apart. \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25279-wonderland-in-lights/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTSTAMP:20260518T035630
CREATED:20251215T173832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T211113Z
UID:25252-1765929600-1766015999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in Dieterich and Toledo
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25252-red-cross-blood-drives-in-dieterich-and-toledo/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTSTAMP:20260518T035630
CREATED:20251208T211945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T212004Z
UID:24658-1765929600-1766015999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries December Dates
DESCRIPTION:Enduring Freedom Ministries December Dates: \nTuesday\, December 2nd\, from 4 – 6pm\, Shumway \nTuesday\, December 9th\, from 4 – 6pm\, Shumway.  This is also the informational meeting for EFM’s latest project:  Ezra’s Place \nWednesday\, December 10th\, noon – 2pm\, Shumway \nSaturday\, December 13th\, 9am – noon\, Mason \nWednesday\, December 17th\, noon – 2pm\, Shumway \nFriday\, 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 \nMason location is at 861 E. Washington Street\, Mason (Mason Civic Center)
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24658-enduring-freedom-ministries-december-dates-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTSTAMP:20260518T035630
CREATED:20251215T173612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T173713Z
UID:25248-1765843200-1765929599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drive in Mason
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25248-red-cross-blood-drive-in-mason-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTSTAMP:20260518T035630
CREATED:20251215T153529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T160136Z
UID:25016-1765843200-1765929599@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/25016-drive-thru-advent-calendar-at-c-u-m-c/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTSTAMP:20260518T035630
CREATED:20250814T205401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T205401Z
UID:16002-1765843200-1765929599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:THE CHOSEN - Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16002-the-chosen-discussion-group-8/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTSTAMP:20260518T035630
CREATED:20251211T215238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T215332Z
UID:25010-1765756800-1765843199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in Effingham and Ste. Marie
DESCRIPTION:  \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25010-red-cross-blood-drives-in-effingham-and-ste-marie/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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