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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
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UID:48595-1791590400-1791676799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Breakfast Buffet & Bake Sale at Mason Christian Church
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48595-breakfast-buffet-bake-sale-at-mason-christian-church/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20261005T200632Z
CREATED:20261005T195425Z
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UID:48361-1791590400-1791676799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Fest hosted by EIU's Entrepreneurship Club
DESCRIPTION:PrintEIU’s Entrepreneurship Club is hosting their 7th semi-annual Small Business Fest! \nIt will be hosted on EIU’s campus from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM on Saturday\, October 10th.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48361-small-business-fest-hosted-by-eius-entrepreneurship-club/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20261005T195024Z
CREATED:20261005T194948Z
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UID:48354-1791590400-1791676799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Edgewood American Legion Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48354-edgewood-american-legion-raffle/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20261005T194823Z
CREATED:20261005T161040Z
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UID:48337-1791590400-1791676799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Legion Lake Meat Shoot
DESCRIPTION:PrintEDGEWOOD
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48337-legion-lake-meat-shoot/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20261009T120917Z
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UID:48100-1791590400-1791676799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nNational Trail Conference Tournament \nAt Brownstown \nSt. Anthony vs. Dieterich\, 10 a.m. (Third Place) (LISTEN ON 979 XFM) \nSouth Central vs. Windsor/Stew-Stras\, noon (Championship) (LISTEN ON 979 XFM) \nCross Country \nEffingham at Centralia Invitational\, 9 a.m. \nBoys Golf \nState\, 9 a.m. \nGirls Golf \nState\, TBA \nSoccer \nTaylorville at Effingham\, 11 a.m. \nVolleyball \nEffingham\, Altamont\, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Pana/Shelbyville Invitational at Pana\, 8 a.m. \nNeoga at Paris Tiger Classic\, 8:30 a.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nSoccer \nTaylorville at Effingham\, after varsity match \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nVolleyball \nTeutopolis at Richland County\, Olney Frosh/Soph Tournament\, TBA \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nCross Country \nSectionals\, TBA \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nNew York Yankees at Tampa Bay\, TBD \nALDS — Game 5\, if necessary \nChicago White Sox at Cleveland\, TBD \nALDS — Game 5\, if necessary \nNASCAR \nBlue Cross NC 250 at Charlotte Motor Speedway\, 2:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48100-saturdays-schedule-83/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260923T003725Z
CREATED:20260923T003725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T003725Z
UID:47447-1791590400-1791676799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Miles For Mae - 5k Run Run
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47447-miles-for-mae-5k-run-run/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260917T202750Z
CREATED:20260917T202750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T202750Z
UID:47092-1791590400-1791676799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Rosary Crusade
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47092-rosary-crusade/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260917T152730Z
CREATED:20260917T152454Z
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UID:47056-1791590400-1791676799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Jeep Run for Montrose Fire Department
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47056-jeep-run-for-montrose-fire-department/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260902T201125Z
CREATED:20260902T200915Z
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UID:45826-1791590400-1791676799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries – October Distributions
DESCRIPTION:PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries Distribution Dates in October: \nTuesday\, October 6th\, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nSaturday\, October 10th\, from 9:00 – 11:15 am\, Mason\, located at 861 E. Washington ( Mason Civic Center)\, serving groceries \nTuesday\, October 13th\, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nWednesday\, October 14th\, from Noon – 2:00 pm\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nWednesday\, October 21st\, from Noon – 2:00 pm\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nSaturday\, October 31st\, from 8:30 am – Noon\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nCall 217-240-0059 or 217-868-5293 to sign up\nOr\nGo online and set a time that works best for you at www.my-christian-space.com
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/45826-45826/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260805T155141Z
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UID:43676-1791590400-1791676799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Car Show at Shelbyville Scarecrow Daze
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43676-car-show-at-shelbyville-scarecrow-daze/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260526T153455Z
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UID:39006-1791590400-1791676799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Homesteaders Market
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/39006-homesteaders-market-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260511T202956Z
CREATED:20260511T202717Z
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UID:37697-1791590400-1791676799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham Farmer’s Market
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday\, from May 30th through October 31st.  The Market will be open from 8:00 – Noon on the old courthouse lawn. \nThere will be fresh produce\, baked goods\, plants\, and flowers\, as well as arts and crafts.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/37697-37697/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260504T170242Z
CREATED:20260504T164324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T170242Z
UID:37067-1791590400-1791676799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:On-Site Microchipping at E.A.R.S.
DESCRIPTION:Print \nOn-site microchipping at the EARS office in Effingham. \n10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon\, on Saturday\, October 10. \nNo appointment needed. \nNo geography or number limit. \nNo cost * But freewill donations are appreciated.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/37067-on-site-microchipping-at-e-a-r-s-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20261005T201406Z
CREATED:20261005T200929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T201406Z
UID:48365-1791504000-1791676799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:DIY Hangout and Clothing Swap at Effingham Library
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48365-diy-hangout-and-clothing-swap-at-effingham-library/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260922T235739Z
CREATED:20260922T234905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T235739Z
UID:47414-1791504000-1791676799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Fall Festival - Mullen Baptist Church
DESCRIPTION:Print \nYes\, this event is on Friday and Saturday\, as Cumberland County doesn’t have school on Friday.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47414-fall-festival-mullen-baptist-church/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTSTAMP:20261006T150844Z
CREATED:20261006T150419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T150844Z
UID:48465-1791504000-1791590399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Pork Chop Meal at Effingham VFW
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe VFW Auxiliary Post 1769 in Effingham are having a meal on Friday\, October 9\, from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. \nPlace:  VFW Post on Veterans Drive \nMenu:  Pork chop\, mashed potatoes/gravy\, vegetable\, dessert.  Coffee\, tea or lemonade. \nCost is $8.00 \nContact:  Chuck Meyers 217-343-8313
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48465-pork-chop-meal-at-effingham-vfw-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTSTAMP:20261009T120843Z
CREATED:20261001T150809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T120843Z
UID:48098-1791504000-1791590399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Friday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nFootball \nMattoon at Effingham\, 7 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979 XFM) \nLawrenceville at Newton\, 7 p.m. \nCumberland at Sullivan\, 7 p.m. \nBoys Golf \nClass 1A State\, Teutopolis (Kade Pennington\, Jack Weber\, Issac Weber\, Mathew Habing\, Owen Kremer\, Eli Weber)\, Newton (Jack James) at Prairie Vista Golf Course in Bloomington \nClass 2A State\, St. Anthony (Trenton Sandschafer\, James Trupiano\, Logan Gowin\, Liam McAllaster\, Briggs Whitley\, Jameson McAllaster) at Weibring Golf Club in Normal \nGirls Golf \nClass 1A State\, Effingham (Allison Kroenlein)\, St. Anthony (Brooklyn Phillips)\, Newton (Hayley Ochs) \nGirls Tennis \nNewton at Little Illini Conference Tournament\, 9 a.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48098-fridays-schedule-81/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTSTAMP:20260929T222544Z
CREATED:20260929T222504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T222544Z
UID:47861-1791504000-1791590399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:FISH Fall Cook-Out
DESCRIPTION:Print \nDeliveries and pickup order will need to be turned in by Tuesday\, October 6 at 5 PM.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47861-fish-fall-cook-out-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20261007T202456Z
CREATED:20261007T202333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T202456Z
UID:48602-1791417600-1791676799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:K.C. Intellectual Disabilities Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48602-k-c-intellectual-disabilities-raffle/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTSTAMP:20261005T195055Z
CREATED:20261005T195055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T195055Z
UID:48357-1791417600-1791503999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Edgewood American Legion Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48357-edgewood-american-legion-raffle-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTSTAMP:20261008T121310Z
CREATED:20261001T150714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T121310Z
UID:48096-1791417600-1791503999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Thursday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nCross Country \nAltamont\, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, Dieterich\, Neoga\, Newton\, North Clay\, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Cumberland Invitational at Lake Land College\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoccer \nEffingham at Charleston\, 4:30 p.m. \nSt. Anthony at Vandalia\, 4:30 p.m. \nPana at Altamont\, 4:30 p.m. \nNewton at Salem\, 4:30 p.m. \nGirls Tennis \nEffingham at Robinson\, 4 p.m. \nCharleston at St. Anthony\, 4:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Mattoon\, 4 p.m. \nVolleyball \nEffingham at Altamont\, 5 p.m. \nNorth Clay at St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. \nCumberland at Martinsville\, 6 p.m. \nRamsey at Dieterich\, 6 p.m. \nNeoga at South Central\, 6 p.m. \nMarshall at Newton\, 6 p.m. \nMulberry Grove at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 6:15 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nSoccer \nEffingham at Charleston\, after varsity match \nPana at Altamont\, 4:30 p.m. \nGirls Tennis \nTeutopolis at St. Anthony\, 4 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nGirls Basketball \nCharleston at St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. \nBrownstown/St. Elmo at Mulberry Grove\, 6 p.m. \nSigel St. Michael at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 6 p.m. \nDieterich at Stewardson-Strasburg\, 6 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nCleveland at Chicago White Sox\, 7 p.m. \nALDS — Game 4 \nNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE \nTampa Bay at Dallas\, 7:15 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48096-thursdays-schedule-81/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTSTAMP:20260930T160633Z
CREATED:20260930T160114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T160633Z
UID:47942-1791417600-1791503999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in October
DESCRIPTION:PrintRed Cross Blood Drives in October: \n10/1\, Thursday\, Greenup Village Municipal Building\, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n10/2\, Friday\, Newton High School\, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM \n10/7\, Wednesday\, Grace United Methodist Church in Neoga\, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n10/7\, Wednesday\, Shelbyville High School\, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM\n10/7\, Wednesday\, The Equity in Effingham\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n10/8\, Thursday\, Flora Church of the Nazarene\, Noon – 5:00 PM\n10/8\, Thursday\, Knights of Columbus Building in Newton\, Noon – 5:30 PM \n10/12\, Monday\, St Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Sainte Marie\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n10/16\, Friday\, Oblong Grade School\, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM \n10/20\, Tuesday\, Mason Christian Church Annex\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n10/21\, Wednesday\, Dieterich High School\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n10/22\, Thursday\, Neal Center YMCA in Toledo\, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM \n10/23\, Friday\, Lake Land College in Mattoon\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n10/29\, Thursday\, St Michael Church in Sigel\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n10/29\, Thursday\, Clay City High School\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nFall into the habit of donating!  Get a $15 e-gift card when you come to give blood from October 1 – 18. \nCome to give blood October 19 – 31 for a $10 Amazon Gift Card by email PLUS earn 200 bonus points toward exclusive Donor Rewards!  See rcblood.org/Maze for details. \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/47942-47942/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260917T204422Z
CREATED:20260917T204422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T204422Z
UID:47095-1791331200-1791676799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Apple Fest in Greenup
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47095-apple-fest-in-greenup/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTSTAMP:20261006T150815Z
CREATED:20261001T150552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T150815Z
UID:48094-1791331200-1791417599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Wednesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nNational Trail Conference Tournament \nGame 6 — South Central at St. Anthony\, 4 p.m. Listen on 97.9 XFM \nGame 7 — Dieterich at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4 p.m. Listen on KJ Country 102.3 \nCross Country \nTeutopolis at Mattoon Invitational\, 4:45 p.m. \nSoccer \nEffingham at Charleston\, 4:30 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nSoccer \nEffingham at Charleston\, after varsity match \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nCleveland at Chicago White Sox\, 3 p.m. \nALDS — Game 3 \nLos Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta\, 5 p.m. \nNLDS — Game 4 \nTampa Bay at New York Yankees\, 7 p.m. \nALDS — Game 3 \nMilwaukee at San Diego\, 9 p.m. \nALDS — Game 4\, if necessary
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48094-wednesdays-schedule-83/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTSTAMP:20260930T162504Z
CREATED:20260930T161810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T162504Z
UID:47968-1791331200-1791417599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Somewhere Toward Freedom - Speaker On Enslaved People Freed By Sherman's March
DESCRIPTION:PrintSherman’s march to the sea was more than a military triumph during the Civil War.  It was also a liberation that allowed thousands of people to throw off the chains of slavery\, as author Bennett Parten will explain.  He’ll be speaking at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, October 7. \nParten\, an assistant professor at Georgia Southern University\, is the author of “Somewhere Toward Freedom: Sherman’s March and the Story of America’s Largest Emancipation.”  The book has received rave reviews both for its clear\, compelling description of the march and for its focus on the men and women who were able to escape enslavement as U.S. troops blazed a path across Georgia.  Parten also examines the messy aftermath of the march for the newly freed\, including being granted land to begin their new lives and then having that land taken away by the government. \nKirkus Reviews called the book “fresh and illuminating.”  The Wall Street Journal said it presents a story of “exhilaration and dashed hopes\, of suffering and survival.”  The New Yorker said it may be the first book “to make freed people its sole focus\, and to claim that they were essential to the march’s meaning.” \nAudience members will also be able to visit the special exhibit “The Second American Revolution\,” which examines the war’s aftermath\, the attempts to give African Americans an equal role in the South and the successful movement to reverse most of those gains for the next century.  The exhibit includes the pen Abraham Lincoln used when signing the Emancipation Proclamation\, artifacts from racial terror groups and short films explaining the forces that reversed Reconstruction. \n“As America marks its 250th birthday\, the ALPLM has examined the impact left by Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War.  ‘Somewhere Toward Freedom’ fits in wonderfully with this effort.  It takes a famous moment of the war\, looks at it from the perspective of enslaved people and then shows what happened next\,” said Christina Shutt\, the ALPLM executive director. \nThe march began in November 1864 after forces led by Gen. William T. Sherman captured the city of Atlanta.  Rather than pursuing Confederate troops\, Sherman decided to cut the Confederacy in half and isolate Robert E. Lee’s army from support in the deep South by driving southeast until he reached the coast.  Sherman’s 60\,000 troops would forage for food\, seize livestock and destroy rail lines as they went.  At the end of the march\, on Dec. 22\, Sherman sent a telegram to Lincoln:  “I beg to present you as a Christmas gift the City of Savannah\, with one hundred and fifty heavy guns and plenty of ammunition and about twenty-five thousand bales of cotton.” \nThe march passed through territory where some 150\,000 people were being held in slavery.  Some of these people\, now freed by U.S. troops\, went to work as laborers for the army.  Nearly 20\,000 followed the army\, braving uncertainty\, food shortages and bad weather to find somewhere to begin their new lives. \nThe event is free\, but reservations are required.  To register\, visit https://presidentlincoln.illinois.gov/Events. \nThe mission of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is to inspire civic engagement through the diverse lens of Illinois history and share with the world the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.  We pursue this mission through a combination of rigorous scholarship and high-tech showmanship built on the bedrock of the ALPLM’s unparalleled collection of historical materials – roughly 13 million items from all eras of Illinois history.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47968-somewhere-toward-freedom-speaker-on-enslaved-people-freed-by-shermans-march/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTSTAMP:20260930T160628Z
CREATED:20260930T160025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T160628Z
UID:47940-1791331200-1791417599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in October
DESCRIPTION:PrintRed Cross Blood Drives in October: \n10/1\, Thursday\, Greenup Village Municipal Building\, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n10/2\, Friday\, Newton High School\, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM \n10/7\, Wednesday\, Grace United Methodist Church in Neoga\, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n10/7\, Wednesday\, Shelbyville High School\, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM\n10/7\, Wednesday\, The Equity in Effingham\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n10/8\, Thursday\, Flora Church of the Nazarene\, Noon – 5:00 PM\n10/8\, Thursday\, Knights of Columbus Building in Newton\, Noon – 5:30 PM \n10/12\, Monday\, St Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Sainte Marie\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n10/16\, Friday\, Oblong Grade School\, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM \n10/20\, Tuesday\, Mason Christian Church Annex\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n10/21\, Wednesday\, Dieterich High School\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n10/22\, Thursday\, Neal Center YMCA in Toledo\, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM \n10/23\, Friday\, Lake Land College in Mattoon\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n10/29\, Thursday\, St Michael Church in Sigel\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n10/29\, Thursday\, Clay City High School\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nFall into the habit of donating!  Get a $15 e-gift card when you come to give blood from October 1 – 18. \nCome to give blood October 19 – 31 for a $10 Amazon Gift Card by email PLUS earn 200 bonus points toward exclusive Donor Rewards!  See rcblood.org/Maze for details. \nTo make an appointment\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App. \n 
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UID:46728-1791331200-1791417599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Ham and Bean Dinner in Greenup
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46728-ham-and-bean-dinner-in-greenup/
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UID:48359-1791244800-1791331199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Edgewood American Legion Raffle
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48359-edgewood-american-legion-raffle-3/
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SUMMARY:Unicorns and Ice Cream Party - Girl Scout Registration Night
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThe Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois are inviting Effingham Unit 40 students and their families. \nJoining this community service-based troop will help your daughter build confidence\, gain leadership skills\, step out of her comfort zone\, and form lifelong friendships. \nAnd adults\, you don’t have to commit to a major role to make a major difference! \nCome see what Girl Scouts is all about and find out how you can be part of the fun!
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48132-unicorns-and-ice-cream-party-girl-scout-registration-night/
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UID:48092-1791244800-1791331199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nCross Country \nEffingham\, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, Teutopolis\, Lawrenceville at Newton\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoccer \nSt. Anthony at Robinson\, TBA \nAltamont at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond\, 4:30 p.m. \nMount Carmel at Newton\, 6 p.m. \nRichland County\, Olney at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nGirls Tennis \nSt. Anthony at Teutopolis\, 4 p.m. \nEffingham at Greenville\, 4:30 p.m. \nNewton at Flora\, 4:30 p.m. \nVolleyball \nSt. Anthony at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 5 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Cumberland\, 6 p.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at Altamont\, 5 p.m. \nNeoga at Mulberry Grove\, 6 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Vandalia\, 5 p.m. \nNewton at Mount Carmel\, 5 p.m. \nWayne City at North Clay\, 5 p.m. \nSandoval at South Central\, 6:15 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nSoccer \nAltamont at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond\, 4:30 p.m. \nGirls Tennis \nSt. Anthony at Teutopolis\, 4 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nCross Country \nSt. Anthony\, Altamont Lutheran\, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, Sigel St. Michael\, Teutopolis\, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, Bement\, Charleston at Okaw Valley\, 4 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nDieterich at Martinsville\, 6 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Sigel St. Michael\, 6 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nMilwaukee at San Diego\, TBD \nNLDS – Game 3 \nLos Angeles Dodgers at TBD \nNLDS – Game 3
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