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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 \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:20260518T044505
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T160019Z
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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:20260518T044505
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:20260518T044505
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:20260518T044505
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:20260518T044505
CREATED:20251210T160636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T164748Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTSTAMP:20260518T044505
CREATED:20251215T162732Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTSTAMP:20260518T044505
CREATED:20251013T151525Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTSTAMP:20260518T044505
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTSTAMP:20260518T044505
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:20260518T044505
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTSTAMP:20260518T044505
CREATED:20251215T212321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T213555Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTSTAMP:20260518T044505
CREATED:20251215T173832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T211113Z
UID:25252-1765929600-1766015999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in Dieterich and Toledo
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25252-red-cross-blood-drives-in-dieterich-and-toledo/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTSTAMP:20260518T044505
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTSTAMP:20260518T044505
CREATED:20251215T173612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T173713Z
UID:25248-1765843200-1765929599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drive in Mason
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25248-red-cross-blood-drive-in-mason-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTSTAMP:20260518T044505
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTSTAMP:20260518T044505
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTSTAMP:20260518T044505
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTSTAMP:20260518T044505
CREATED:20251211T213653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T214124Z
UID:24992-1765756800-1765843199@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/24992-24992/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTSTAMP:20260518T044505
CREATED:20251124T171936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T172053Z
UID:23590-1765756800-1765843199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:ImpactLife Blood Drive At Effingham Event Center
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/23590-impactlife-blood-drive-at-effingham-event-center-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTSTAMP:20260518T044505
CREATED:20251212T000259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T000529Z
UID:25024-1765670400-1765756799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:National Trail FARM TOY SHOW
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25024-national-trail-farm-toy-show-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTSTAMP:20260518T044505
CREATED:20251210T160254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T160443Z
UID:24858-1765670400-1765756799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Lutheran Choir Cantata
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to attend the 62nd Annual Lutheran Choir Christmas Cantata at 7:00 P.M. on Sunday\, December 14.  This will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Strasburg. \nThis year’s choir includes singers from Faith\, Shumway; Grace\, Strasburg; St. Paul\, Sigel; St. Paul\, Strasburg; and Trinity\, Stewardson. \nCome enjoy a long-standing tradition and prepare for the birth of our Savior\, Jesus! \nStay after the Cantata for refreshments!
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24858-lutheran-choir-cantata/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTSTAMP:20260518T044505
CREATED:20251124T175736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T175759Z
UID:23618-1765670400-1765756799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Krampus\, The Untold Story – Performance In Effingham
DESCRIPTION:Three Chicks & A Stage present an original production “Krampus\, The Untold Story” at the Effingham Elks Club on December 12th\, 13th and 14th. \nFriday\, December 12th will be a dinner show with dinner starting at 6:00pm and the show starting at 7:00pm.  The $40 ticket for the dinner show must be purchased in advance and covers both the cost of the catered meal and the show.  There will also be show-only tickets available for the Friday night performance. \nThe December 13th and 14th performances will be show-only performances.  On Saturday\, December 13th\, the doors will open at 6:30 and curtain will be at 7:00pm.  On Sunday\, December 14th\, the doors will open at 1:30 and curtain will be at 2:00pm.  With the exception of the Friday night dinner\, show tickets can be purchased at the door or at designated locations. \nTickets are available at the Effingham Elks (2102 S. Banker St.\, Effingham) and Jansen Computers (101 W. Main St.\, Teutopolis).  For ticket info you can also call 812-783-0853‬. \nKrampus was written by Three Chicks board member Patty Hooper.  We invite you to come to the show to embrace the Christmas season with laughter and the true meaning of Christmas. \nThis year’s holiday show donation will be shared with Heartland Human Services. \nThree Chicks & A Stage invite you to come out and laugh your way into the Christmas spirit this year!
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/23618-23618/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTSTAMP:20260518T044505
CREATED:20251211T161307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T161333Z
UID:24958-1765584000-1765670399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Breakfast Buffet at Mason
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24958-breakfast-buffet-at-mason/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTSTAMP:20260518T044505
CREATED:20251210T155921Z
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UID:24854-1765584000-1765670399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Party - Village of Watson
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24854-christmas-party-village-of-watson/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTSTAMP:20260518T044505
CREATED:20251210T155215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T155751Z
UID:24850-1765584000-1765670399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Christmas In The Village at Greenup
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24850-christmas-in-the-village-at-greenup/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTSTAMP:20260518T044505
CREATED:20251208T211858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T211858Z
UID:24656-1765584000-1765670399@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/24656-enduring-freedom-ministries-december-dates-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTSTAMP:20260518T044505
CREATED:20251208T203746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T203746Z
UID:24620-1765584000-1765670399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Biggest and Best Christmas Bake Sale
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24620-biggest-and-best-christmas-bake-sale/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTSTAMP:20260518T044505
CREATED:20251208T162853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T162853Z
UID:24606-1765584000-1765670399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Humane Society Photos With Santa
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24606-humane-society-photos-with-santa/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTSTAMP:20260518T044505
CREATED:20251203T194028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T194228Z
UID:24295-1765584000-1765670399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Strasburg Christmas Store
DESCRIPTION:Check out the Show Case of Trees and vote for your favorite.  Area businesses\, organizations\, and community members are encouraged to decorate a tree.  Visitors can vote for their favorite tree and wreath and the tree and wreath with the most money in their container wins!  Winners will receive either a catered lunch or a gift card. \nProceeds from the Show Case of Trees will benefit scholarships.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24295-strasburg-christmas-store-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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