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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
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SUMMARY:Feed The Farmers At Edgewood Fire Station
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19665-feed-the-farmers-at-edgewood-fire-station/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
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UID:19466-1760140800-1760227199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Collecting Supplies and Dog-Petting for EARS
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19466-collecting-supplies-and-dog-petting-for-ears/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
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SUMMARY:Corn Maze with Scavenger Hunt - St. Paul Lutheran Church
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19097-corn-maze-with-scavenger-hunt-st-paul-lutheran-church-8/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
CREATED:20250922T160643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T160926Z
UID:19037-1760140800-1760227199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Rosary Rally and Crusade
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19037-rosary-rally-and-crusade/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
CREATED:20250505T152044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T152044Z
UID:8921-1760140800-1760227199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:The Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday\, from June 14th through October 25th. \nVendors will be selling fresh produce\, baked goods\, and handcrafted arts and crafts.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/8921-effingham-farmers-market-20/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
CREATED:20251009T161944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T150441Z
UID:20178-1760054400-1760140799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Meals Benefitting United Way In October
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/20178-meals-benefitting-united-way-in-october-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
CREATED:20251007T200822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T200822Z
UID:20017-1760054400-1760140799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Fall Festival at Mullen Baptist Church
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/20017-fall-festival-at-mullen-baptist-church-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
CREATED:20251007T182119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T182119Z
UID:19995-1760054400-1760140799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Indoor "Whatever" Sale at Village Square Mall
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19995-indoor-whatever-sale-at-village-square-mall-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
CREATED:20250922T205004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T142508Z
UID:19095-1760054400-1760140799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Corn Maze with Scavenger Hunt - St. Paul Lutheran Church
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19095-corn-maze-with-scavenger-hunt-st-paul-lutheran-church-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
CREATED:20251007T181943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T182041Z
UID:19992-1759968000-1760054399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Indoor "Whatever" Sale at Village Square Mall
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19992-indoor-whatever-sale-at-village-square-mall/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
CREATED:20250929T201640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T205047Z
UID:19505-1759968000-1760054399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Friends and Families of SBLFCH Binga
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital (SBLFCH) is hosting its third Friends and Families of SBLFCH Binga event on Thursday\, October 9\, at the Vandalia Moose Lodge\, 328 South Third St. \nDoors open at 4:30 pm\, with early-bird Binga beginning at 5:30 pm and regular Binga games starting at 6 pm. \nProceeds from Friends and Families of SBLFCH Binga will support SBL Fayette County Hospital initiatives. \nBinga is played like regular bingo games\, with winners receiving prize packages donated by FCH employees\, community members and local businesses.  Admission tickets are $10 each\, which includes the 10 Regular Binga games. Additional games for Early-Bird\, Intermission and Big Five are available for purchase at the event. \nSeating is limited. \nRaffle tickets are also available for $5 each\, or three for $10.  The raffle is for an 11-inch\, blue Apple iPad\, featuring a liquid retina display and 128 GB of storage.   The drawing will be held October 9 at the event\, but you need not be present to win. \nFor more information\, or to purchase tickets\, call SBLFCH at 618-283-5401\, or 618-283-5446.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19505-friends-and-families-of-sblfch-binga/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
CREATED:20250929T194459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T195304Z
UID:19496-1759968000-1760054399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Catholic Charities Mobile Food Pantry in Westfield
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19496-catholic-charities-mobile-food-pantry-in-westfield/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
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UID:17487-1759968000-1760054399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Drive-Thru Flu Clinics in Effingham
DESCRIPTION:The Drive-Thru Clinics are at the Effingham County Health Department\, located at 901 West Virginia Avenue in Effingham.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17487-drive-thru-flu-clinics-in-effingham-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
CREATED:20250814T152214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T152214Z
UID:15937-1759881600-1759967999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Thrive With Diabetes Program
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/15937-thrive-with-diabetes-program-5/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
CREATED:20250926T154004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T154507Z
UID:19327-1759795200-1759881599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Budgeting Presentation & Bingo
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19327-budgeting-presentation-bingo/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
CREATED:20250909T160304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T160406Z
UID:18025-1759795200-1759881599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:ImpactLife Blood Drive at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/18025-impactlife-blood-drive-at-st-anthonys-memorial-hospital-5/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
CREATED:20250903T151159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T151209Z
UID:17485-1759795200-1759881599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Drive-Thru Flu Clinics in Effingham
DESCRIPTION:The Drive-Thru Clinics are at the Effingham County Health Department\, located at 901 West Virginia Avenue in Effingham.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17485-drive-thru-flu-clinics-in-effingham-6/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
CREATED:20250814T205015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T205015Z
UID:15992-1759795200-1759881599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:THE CHOSEN - Discussion Group
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/15992-the-chosen-discussion-group-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
CREATED:20250228T212424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T212424Z
UID:3618-1759795200-1759881599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Free Diabetes Education Class
DESCRIPTION:Free Diabetes Education Class Offered by  \nHSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology \n 2025 Class Schedule \nHSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – Effingham delivers world-class care close to home with a highly specialized team of local experts. \nTo help and encourage those with diabetes and their family members\, HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – Effingham offers a diabetes education class\, free of charge.  All classes are held at their office at 500 N. Maple St.\, Suite 200 in Effingham. \n• Free Comprehensive Diabetes Education Class – This free class helps provide a better understanding of managing all types of diabetes.  Topics include nutrition\, monitoring\, medications\, healthy coping and reducing risks.  Class participants receive individualized goals and a comprehensive diabetes management plan.  A follow-up class will be scheduled after completion of this initial class. \nDates/Times:  Held on the first Tuesdays or Thursdays of the month\, in the morning or afternoon: \n– Tuesday\, February 4\, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \n– Thursday\, March 6\, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. \n– Tuesday\, April 1\, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \n– Thursday\, May 1\, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. \n– Tuesday\, June 3\, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \n– Thursday\, July 3\, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. \n– Tuesday\, August 5\, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \n– Thursday\, September 4\, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. \n– Tuesday\, October 7\, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \n– Thursday\, November 6\, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. \n– Tuesday\, December 2\, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \nDates are subject to change. \nTo register for the education class\, register online at HSHSMedicalGroup.org/diabetes or call 217-391-5460. \nHSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology’s Dr. Radhika Annam\, endocrinologist\, and registered dietitians and diabetes educators Tracy Dennis and Adrienne Jarrell\, work together to provide those with diabetes the tools they need to manage their condition and live their best life. \nHSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology educators are also available for individualized counseling for diet\, medication administration\, and initiation and troubleshooting of devices (glucose monitors\, insulin pumps\, CGMs/sensors).  For more information or questions\, call 217-391-5460. \nFor more information about HSHS Medical Group\, visit hshsmedicalgroup.org.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3618-free-diabetes-education-class-8/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
CREATED:20251002T133233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T133233Z
UID:19713-1759708800-1759795199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Calvary Baptist Church Food Pantry Taking Orders Oct. 6
DESCRIPTION:Calvary Baptist Church food pantry will be taking orders for bags of food Monday October 6 from 4-5:30 p.m. \nTo place an order phone 217-342-6671. \nPickup is on Wednesday October 8 between 4-5 p.m. Anyone in need is encouraged to call. 217-342-6671
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19713-calvary-baptist-church-food-pantry-taking-orders-oct-6/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
CREATED:20250926T154958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T154958Z
UID:19337-1759622400-1759708799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:FISH 55th Anniversary Free Celebration
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19337-fish-55th-anniversary-free-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
CREATED:20250924T201346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T201449Z
UID:19228-1759622400-1759708799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Teutopolis Monastery Museum 50th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19228-teutopolis-monastery-museum-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
CREATED:20250924T200622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T201033Z
UID:19226-1759622400-1759708799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Life Chain in Effingham
DESCRIPTION:The Effingham Life Chain will be held on Sunday\, October 5th.  The Life Chain is a Christian witness against the killing of pre-born children. \nThe prayer service will begin at 1:30 pm at the Sacred Heart Parish Center in Effingham.  The Life Chain will form along Keller Drive and Fayette Avenue from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. \nSigns will be furnished and refreshments will be served following the event back at the Sacred Heart Parish Center. \nFor more information\, contact Karla Slifer at 217-690-5282.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19226-life-chain-in-effingham/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
CREATED:20250922T204935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T204935Z
UID:19093-1759622400-1759708799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Corn Maze with Scavenger Hunt - St. Paul Lutheran Church
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19093-corn-maze-with-scavenger-hunt-st-paul-lutheran-church-6/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
CREATED:20250915T152526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T152823Z
UID:18455-1759622400-1759708799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Fall Breakfast & Raffle at St. Isidore Parish
DESCRIPTION: The Country Store will contain homemade baked goods from the members of the parish and will be open from 7:30 AM till Noon. \nTickets for the quilt and big raffle will be available for purchase during the breakfast\, with the drawing set for Noon (do not need to be present).
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/18455-fall-breakfast-raffle-at-st-isidore-parish/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
CREATED:20250909T193905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T193905Z
UID:18045-1759622400-1759708799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Gym Bob's Jamboree Show
DESCRIPTION:The Gym Bob’s Jamboree Show will be held on Sunday\, October 5th\, beginning at 1pm! \nIt will be a great afternoon of all your favorite Classic & 90’s Country\, and classic rock music\, performed by the Gym Bob’s Jamboree Band and singers.  Our special guest will be Bryor Rhodes of Beecher City! \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/18045-gym-bobs-jamboree-show-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
CREATED:20251002T132822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T132822Z
UID:19711-1759536000-1759622399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Dieterich Town-wide Garage Sales Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Village of Dieterich town-wide garage sales will be held Saturday October 4 from 7 a.m. to noon.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19711-dieterich-town-wide-garage-sales-saturday/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
CREATED:20250929T145219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T145219Z
UID:19444-1759536000-1759622399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Lake Sara Area Garage Sales
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19444-lake-sara-area-garage-sales-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
CREATED:20250925T201939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T201939Z
UID:19284-1759536000-1759622399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Fall Canvas & Wooden Pumpkin Painting for Youth
DESCRIPTION:Beecher City is hosting a Fall Canvas & Wooden Pumpkin Painting for Youth on Saturday\, October 4th\, at 11 AM\, at the Beecher City Library. \nThis is a class for youth\, kindergarten thru 17 years only. \nCost is $45 per person and limited to 30 participants.  Payment by cash or check only. \nCall 618-487-9400 for reservations.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19284-fall-canvas-wooden-pumpkin-painting-for-youth/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTSTAMP:20260519T043306
CREATED:20250922T204852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T204905Z
UID:19091-1759536000-1759622399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Corn Maze with Scavenger Hunt - St. Paul Lutheran Church
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19091-corn-maze-with-scavenger-hunt-st-paul-lutheran-church-5/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
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