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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250907
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
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SUMMARY:Downtown Effingham Cruise
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14985-downtown-effingham-cruise-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250907
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T153715Z
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SUMMARY:Jeep Run Fundraiser for Honor Flight
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14235-jeep-run-fundraiser-for-honor-flight/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250907
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T151332Z
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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/8907-effingham-farmers-market-13/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250907
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
CREATED:20250715T204231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T204306Z
UID:14106-1757116800-1757203199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:White Squirrel Bluegrass Festival
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14106-white-squirrel-bluegrass-festival/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T195853Z
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SUMMARY:D.A.V. Fund Drive in Effingham
DESCRIPTION:The Disabled American Veterans Chapter #7 will be out collecting funds for Forget-Me-Not Day.   D.A.V. associates will be in various Effingham locations accepting donations on \nFriday\, September 5\, from 7:00 – Noon\, \nand \nSaturday\, September 6\, from 7:00 – 1:00 pm. \nCollected donations will go towards local disabled veterans. \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17522-d-a-v-fund-drive-in-effingham/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
CREATED:20250821T144436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T144436Z
UID:16480-1757030400-1757116799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Whitetails Unlimited Central Illinois Chapter Banquet
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16480-whitetails-unlimited-central-illinois-chapter-banquet/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
CREATED:20250819T150518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T163346Z
UID:16240-1757030400-1757116799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:BBQ Ribs Meal With Effingham VFW Auxiliary
DESCRIPTION:VFW Auxiliary Post 1769 in Effingham are starting their meals again in September. \nThe menu for Friday\, September 5th will be:  BBQ Ribs\, hashbrown casserole\, vegetable\, dessert\, and coffee\, tea\, or lemonade for $8.00. \nServing is from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the VFW on Veterans Drive. \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16240-bbq-ribs-meal-with-effingham-vfw-auxiliary/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
CREATED:20250729T155001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T155039Z
UID:14981-1757030400-1757116799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Downtown Effingham Cruise
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14981-downtown-effingham-cruise/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
CREATED:20250820T161633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T161633Z
UID:16375-1756944000-1757030399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Medicare Information Free Class
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16375-medicare-information-free-class-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
CREATED:20250228T185128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T185128Z
UID:3423-1756944000-1757030399@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/3423-free-diabetes-education-class-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250904
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
CREATED:20250814T152009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T152009Z
UID:15928-1756857600-1756943999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Thrive With Diabetes Program
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/15928-thrive-with-diabetes-program/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250903
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
CREATED:20250826T154300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T155059Z
UID:16847-1756771200-1756857599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives
DESCRIPTION:A little good goes a long way!  Come give blood through September 21st for an exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS® mystery bag with one of four special T-shirt designs\, while they last.  You won’t know which iconic design you’ll get until you open it! \nRed Cross Blood Drives in September: \n9/2\, Tuesday\, Casey First Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall\, Noon – 6:00 PM \n9/12\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church – Gym\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM\n9/12\, Friday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin – Hall\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n9/16\, Tuesday\, Lake Land College in Mattoon – Foundation/Alumni Conference Room\, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM \n9/19\, Friday\, Dan Hecht Chevrolet/Toyota showroom\, Effingham\, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n9/29\, Monday\, Effingham Event Center\, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nTo make an appointment\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App. \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16847-red-cross-blood-drives/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250903
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
CREATED:20250821T160535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T162434Z
UID:16498-1756771200-1756857599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Clear The List\, Fill A Plate in Clay County
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16498-clear-the-list-fill-a-plate-in-clay-county/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250903
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
CREATED:20250820T161506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T161606Z
UID:16362-1756771200-1756857599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Medicare Information Free Class
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16362-medicare-information-free-class/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250903
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
CREATED:20250814T204801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T204801Z
UID:15986-1756771200-1756857599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:THE CHOSEN - Discussion Group
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/15986-the-chosen-discussion-group/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250903
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
CREATED:20250801T151721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T152300Z
UID:15242-1756771200-1756857599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions For September
DESCRIPTION:Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in September:\n.\nTuesday\, September 2nd from 4-6pm\, Shumway (304 S. West Street)\nTuesday\, September 9th from 4-6pm\, Shumway (304 S. West Street)\nWednesday September 10th from noon-2pm\, Shumway (304 S. West Street)\nSaturday\, September 13th from 9am-noon\, Mason (861 E. Washington)\nSaturday\, September 20th from 11am-3p.m.  FreedomFest!  The grocery distribution starts at 1p.m.\n.\nFor all the above dates\, except for FreedomFest\, we ask you to call and sign up ahead of time.  Please call 217-240-0059.\n.\nNo registration for FreedomFest
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/15242-enduring-freedom-ministries-distributions-for-september/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
CREATED:20250829T142541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T142907Z
UID:17176-1756684800-1756771199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Ingraham Labor Day Picnic & Tractor Pull
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17176-ingraham-labor-day-picnic-tractor-pull/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
CREATED:20250828T160619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T160619Z
UID:17101-1756684800-1756771199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Casey Popcorn Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17101-casey-popcorn-festival-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
CREATED:20250828T155401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T155401Z
UID:17091-1756684800-1756771199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:St. Elmo Labor Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17091-st-elmo-labor-day-celebration-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
CREATED:20250821T193554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T194338Z
UID:16522-1756684800-1756771199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Recovery Month with ROSC\, Coffee Shops\, & Bakeries
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16522-recovery-month-with-rosc-coffee-shops-bakeries/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
CREATED:20250828T160550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T160550Z
UID:17099-1756598400-1756684799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Casey Popcorn Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17099-casey-popcorn-festival-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
CREATED:20250828T155307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T155321Z
UID:17089-1756598400-1756684799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:St. Elmo Labor Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17089-st-elmo-labor-day-celebration-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
CREATED:20250829T200958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T200958Z
UID:17219-1756512000-1756598399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Murder Mystery Dinner at Beecher City Library
DESCRIPTION:Beecher City Library is having a Murder Mystery Dinner on Saturday\, August 30\, from 4-7 p.m. at the library. \nAs of Friday afternoon\, there were 20 tickets available. \nCome dress in western attire\, enjoy some good food\, and guess who did it. \nTickets are $25 per person – sorry only cash or checks.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17219-murder-mystery-dinner-at-beecher-city-library/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
CREATED:20250828T160523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T160523Z
UID:17096-1756512000-1756598399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Casey Popcorn Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17096-casey-popcorn-festival-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
CREATED:20250828T155227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T155227Z
UID:17087-1756512000-1756598399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:St. Elmo Labor Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17087-st-elmo-labor-day-celebration-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
CREATED:20250814T153428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T153428Z
UID:15944-1756512000-1756598399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Strasburg Rummage Sales
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/15944-strasburg-rummage-sales/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
CREATED:20250814T153016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T153027Z
UID:15941-1756512000-1756598399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Biscuits & Gravy Fundraiser & Bake Sale
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/15941-biscuits-gravy-fundraiser-bake-sale/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
CREATED:20250801T154038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T154038Z
UID:15271-1756512000-1756598399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in August
DESCRIPTION:Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in August:\n.\nTuesday\, August 5th from 4pm-6pm\, Shumway (304 S. West Street)\nSaturday\, August. 9th from 9am-noon\, Mason (861 E. Washington)\nTuesday\, August 12th from 4pm-6pm\, Shumway (304 S. West Street)\nWednesday\, August 13th from noon-2p.m\, Shumway (304 S. West Street)\nWednesday\, August 20th from noon-2p.m\, Shumway (304 S. West Street)\nSaturday\, August 30th from 8:30-noon\, Shumway (304 S. West Street)\n.\n\nAll above dates\, we ask you call and sign up ahead of time.  Please call 217-240-0059
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/15271-enduring-freedom-ministries-distributions-in-august-6/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
CREATED:20250505T151224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T151224Z
UID:8905-1756512000-1756598399@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/8905-effingham-farmers-market-12/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTSTAMP:20260519T152855
CREATED:20250828T160358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T160358Z
UID:17093-1756425600-1756511999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Casey Popcorn Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17093-casey-popcorn-festival/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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