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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
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UID:47373-1792454400-1792540799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Grief Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:PrintThere will be Grief Support Group meetings on Tuesday evenings at 6:15\, through the Fall and early Winter. \nThese will be held at the St Anthony Parish Center\, located at 101 East Virginia Avenue in Effingham. \nAnyone is welcome to come. \nCall the parish office at 217-347-7129 with questions.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47373-47373/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTSTAMP:20260930T160648Z
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UID:47948-1792454400-1792540799@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/47948-47948/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTSTAMP:20261020T121700Z
CREATED:20261016T145614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T121700Z
UID:49358-1792454400-1792540799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nSoccer \nEffingham Regional \nMatch 3 – Altamont vs. Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nMatch 4 – Newton vs. Effingham\, 6:30 p.m. \nVolleyball \nEffingham at Mattoon\, 5 p.m. \nAltamont at Wayne City\, 6 p.m. \nDieterich at Oblong\, 6 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Robinson\, 5 p.m. \nWebber Township at North Clay\, 5 p.m. \nSouth Central at Richland County\, Olney\, 6 p.m. \nTuscola at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 6 p.m. \nEgyptian-Illini Conference Tournament \nPool B \nMatch 5 — Ramsey vs. Mulberry Grove\, 5:30 p.m. \nMatch 6 — Martinsville vs. Mulberry Grove\, 6:30 p.m. \nMatch 7 — Ramsey vs. Martinsville\, 7:30 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nGirls Basketball \nNational Trail Conference Seventh-Grade Tournament at Dieterich\, TBD
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49358-tuesdays-schedule-83/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTSTAMP:20261007T202857Z
CREATED:20261007T202618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T202857Z
UID:48610-1792454400-1792713599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:K.C. Intellectual Disabilities Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48610-48610/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20261019T160423Z
CREATED:20261019T155433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T160423Z
UID:49570-1792454400-1793491199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Winter Adult Leagues Sign-Ups With Effingham Park District
DESCRIPTION:Print \nPark District Adult Leagues registration is open.\nFees are different depending on leagues.\nSend rosters to jzerrusen@effinghampd.org before November 1st.\nPlay begins November 30th.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49570-winter-adult-leagues-sign-ups-with-effingham-park-district/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTSTAMP:20260902T201140Z
CREATED:20260902T201033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T201140Z
UID:45832-1792540800-1792627199@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/45832-45832/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTSTAMP:20260911T150825Z
CREATED:20260911T150825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T150825Z
UID:46541-1792540800-1792627199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham Preschool Round Up
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46541-effingham-preschool-round-up-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTSTAMP:20260930T160652Z
CREATED:20260930T160320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T160652Z
UID:47950-1792540800-1792627199@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/47950-47950/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTSTAMP:20261016T143230Z
CREATED:20261016T143034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T143230Z
UID:49307-1792540800-1792627199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Seed Exchange
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Garden Connection will hold a Seed Exchange on Wednesday\, October 21.  This will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Lake Land Technology Center in Room 123. \nBring baggies or envelopes to put your new seeds in and any seeds that you would like to share. \nFor more info\, call 217-821-0051.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49307-seed-exchange/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTSTAMP:20261016T145725Z
CREATED:20261016T145725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T145725Z
UID:49360-1792540800-1792627199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Wednesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nVolleyball \nShelbyville at Cumberland\, 6 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nGirls Basketball \nNational Trail Conference Seventh-Grade Tournament at Dieterich\, TBD
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49360-wednesdays-schedule-85/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTSTAMP:20260914T164843Z
CREATED:20260914T163723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T164843Z
UID:46768-1792627200-1792713599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Holy Ghost Bingo - God\, Goblins\, and Games
DESCRIPTION:Print \nTickets can be purchased at:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holy-ghost-bingo-tickets-1994184841543
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46768-holy-ghost-bingo-god-goblins-and-games/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTSTAMP:20260917T202653Z
CREATED:20260917T200932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T202653Z
UID:47086-1792627200-1792713599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Trick or Treat Street - Effingham County Connections
DESCRIPTION:Print \nCome dressed in your favorite Halloween costume for a night of FREE fun!  Anyone is welcome to this community event hosted by Effingham County Connections.  Community agencies will be there\, dressed up at their booths with candy and/or games for children
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47086-trick-or-treat-street/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTSTAMP:20260930T160657Z
CREATED:20260930T160356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T160657Z
UID:47952-1792627200-1792713599@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/47952-47952/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTSTAMP:20261014T195451Z
CREATED:20261014T195451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T195451Z
UID:49182-1792627200-1792713599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Rehearsals for Effingham Community Christmas Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49182-rehearsals-for-effingham-community-christmas-concerts-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTSTAMP:20261019T142213Z
CREATED:20261016T145820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T142213Z
UID:49362-1792627200-1792713599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Thursday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nTennis \nState Tennis Tournament — Singles: Abbie Lee (Teutopolis)\, Raegan Zerrusen (Teutopolis)\, Olivia Sornberger (Newton); Doubles: Nora Trupiano/Avery Jones (St. Anthony)\, Avery Probst/Cecilia Donsbach (Teutopolis \nVolleyball \nParis at Newton\, 5 p.m. \nCentralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran at South Central\, 6:15 p.m. \nEgyptian-Illini Conference Tournament \nMatch 8 — Third Pool A vs. Third Pool B\, 5:30 p.m. (fifth place) \nMatch 9 — Second Pool A vs. Second Pool B\, 6:30 p.m. (third place) \nMatch 10 — First Pool A vs. First Pool B\, 7:30 p.m. (championship) \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nGirls Basketball \nRobinson Nuttall at St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. \nNational Trail Conference Seventh-Grade Tournament at Dieterich\, TBA
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49362-thursdays-schedule-83/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTSTAMP:20261019T161501Z
CREATED:20261019T161133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T161501Z
UID:49585-1792627200-1792713599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Medicare Class at Library
DESCRIPTION:PrintA Medicare Class – with Emily Garrard – will be from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.\, Thursday\, October 22nd \, at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library. \nLearn what choices you have with Medicare!  We will discuss Medicare parts A and B\, Medicare supplemental coverage\, delaying Medicare benefits\, and Medicare eligibility. \nAges 19+. \nRegistration required. \nVisit effinghamlibrary.org\, email info@effinghamlibrary.org or call 217-342-2464\, Ext. 1\, to learn more about this or other library programs.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49585-medicare-class-at-library-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20260923T002759Z
CREATED:20260923T002759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T002759Z
UID:47442-1792627200-1792886399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Harvest of Hope for Mae's Miracle
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47442-harvest-of-hope-for-maes-miracle-6/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTSTAMP:20260930T160702Z
CREATED:20260930T160440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T160702Z
UID:47954-1792713600-1792799999@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/47954-47954/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTSTAMP:20261015T151657Z
CREATED:20261015T151519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T151657Z
UID:49238-1792713600-1792799999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:CSS Art Auction & Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Print \nCome to the Teutopolis Banquet Hall on Friday\, October 23\, for the CSS Art Auction & Community Celebration–an evening to celebrate local artists with disabilities and our greater community of difference makers! \nFestivities begin at 5:00 p.m. with an artist reception\, delicious food and drinks\, and kid-friendly activities everyone can enjoy.  Admission is free! \nAt 6:00 p.m.\, be inspired as one-of-a-kind artwork created by talented CSS artists goes up for auction.  Every winning bid supports the CSS Art Program\, helping nurture creativity and self-expression for years to come. \nAfter the auction\, the celebration continues!  Jake & Mikayla will take the stage for an high-energy live performance to wrap up the evening. \nBring your family\, invite your friends\, even your neighbors\, and celebrate the incredible talents of the individuals we serve. We can’t wait to spend the evening with you! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49238-css-art-auction-community-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTSTAMP:20261019T142302Z
CREATED:20261016T145910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T142302Z
UID:49364-1792713600-1792799999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Friday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nFootball \nClass 1A First Round \nRed Hill (Bridgeport) at Cumberland\, 7 p.m. \nSoccer \nRegionals\, TBA \nTennis \nState Tennis Tournament — Singles: Abbie Lee (Teutopolis)\, Raegan Zerrusen (Teutopolis)\, Olivia Sornberger (Newton); Doubles: Nora Trupiano/Avery Jones (St. Anthony)\, Avery Probst/Cecilia Donsbach (Teutopolis \nVolleyball \nHutsonville at Dieterich\, 6 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nGirls Basketball \nNational Trail Conference Seventh-Grade Tournament at Dieterich\, TBD \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nWorld Series\, TBA
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49364-fridays-schedule-83/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTSTAMP:20261019T161416Z
CREATED:20261019T161300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T161416Z
UID:49589-1792713600-1792799999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Spooky Season Creation at Library
DESCRIPTION:PrintSpooky Season Creation will be from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.\, Friday\, October 23rd \, at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library.  Get creative this Halloween!  Youth will create and paint their own spooky clay craft\, choosing from pumpkins\, ghosts\, Frankenstein\, or witches.  Ages 9–12.  Registration required. \nVisit effinghamlibrary.org\, email info@effinghamlibrary.org or call 217-342-2464\, Ext. 1\, to learn more about this or other library programs.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49589-spooky-season-creation-at-library/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20261012T164526Z
CREATED:20261012T163523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T164526Z
UID:48962-1792713600-1792886399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Halloweenville Train Rides
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48962-halloweenville-train-rides-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20261013T181446Z
CREATED:20261012T162406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T181446Z
UID:48954-1792800000-1792886399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Area Trick-or-Treat Times
DESCRIPTION:PrintFriday\, October 24 \nWatson\, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \n  \nFriday\, October 30 \nNewton\, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (rain date is October 31) \nSainte Marie\, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis\, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \n  \nSaturday\, October 31 \nBrownstown\, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. \nEffingham\, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nKinmundy\, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nSigel\, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nStrasburg\, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48954-area-trick-or-treat-times-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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UID:37701-1792800000-1792886399@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/37701-37701/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTAMP:20260902T203720Z
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UID:45843-1792800000-1792886399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Trivia Night Fundraiser for Youth Group
DESCRIPTION:Print \nSAVE THE DATE AND GET REGISTERED!  Register at https://tinyurl.com/trivianightfpce26 \nIt’s an evening of fun at our third annual TRIVIA Night Fundraiser for Youth Group! \nLemonade\, Tea\, Water\, and Popcorn are all provided. \nDecorate your tables! \nA Bake Sale will be held\, so baked goods will be available to purchase. \nWe would appreciate your signup ahead of time\, if possible. Someone will be in the church office\, Tuesday through Thursday from 10am to 3pm\, to pay entry fees and get your name on the list.  We will also take entry fees at the door.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/45843-45843/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTAMP:20261008T161101Z
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UID:48726-1792800000-1792886399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Paws For A Cause - 5k Run
DESCRIPTION:Print \nAt the Greenup Municipal Building
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48726-paws-for-a-cause-5k-run/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
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DTSTAMP:20261008T162216Z
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UID:48734-1792800000-1792886399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Greenup Halloween Celebration and Costume Contest
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48734-greenup-halloween-celebration-and-costume-contest-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTAMP:20261008T211225Z
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UID:48765-1792800000-1792886399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Severe Storm Spotter Training
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThe Effingham County Emergency Management Agency in collaboration with the National Weather Service in Lincoln\, will be holding a Special Storm Spotter Training Class on Saturday\, October 24th\, from 10 a.m. to Noon.  This will be at the Effingham County Emergency Operations Center\, 311 Miracle Avenue\, Effingham. \nParticipants will learn the characteristics of severe thunderstorms and other associated threats\, severe weather-relevant cloud formations\, and weather safety practices. \nParticipants will also learn how they can be a National Weather Service SKYWARN volunteer and help keep our community safe\, by providing timely and accurate reports of severe weather directly to the National Weather Service. \nIn addition to the usual storm spotter training\, the NWS is providing a winter storm outlook with safety information\, and the NWS will also explain ways they provide incident support to first responders in Effingham County. \nParticipants should note: \n\nTraining lasts about 2 hours.\nThe class is free and open to the public.\nThe class is appropriate for all ages.  Ages 10 and up will likely get the most out of the training.\nPre-registration is NOT required.\n\nFor questions about the training\, please call the Effingham County Emergency Management Agency\, 217-540-1669 \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48765-48765/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTAMP:20261019T143921Z
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UID:49366-1792800000-1792886399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nFootball \nClass 2A Playoffs \nEffingham at Decatur  MacArthur\, 6 p.m. \nCross Country \nRegionals\, TBA \nSoccer \nEffingham Regional \nMatch 5 – Winner Match 3 vs. Winner Match 4\, 11 a.m. (championship) \nTennis \nState Tennis Tournament — Singles: Abbie Lee (Teutopolis)\, Raegan Zerrusen (Teutopolis)\, Olivia Sornberger (Newton); Doubles: Nora Trupiano/Avery Jones (St. Anthony)\, Avery Probst/Cecilia Donsbach (Teutopolis \nVolleyball \nSt. Anthony at Mahomet-Seymour Invitational\, 9 a.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Decatur Unity Christian\, 6 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nVolleyball \nTeutopolis Junior Varsity Tournament\, TBA \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nGirls Basketball \nNational Trail Conference Seventh-Grade Tournament at Dieterich\, TBD \nBoys Basketball \nTeutopolis\, Mahomet-Seymour at Taylorville Round Robin\, 9 a.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nWorld Series\, TBA \nNASCAR \nUnited Rentals 250 at Talladega Superspeedway\, 2 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49366-saturdays-schedule-85/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTAMP:20261016T161917Z
CREATED:20261016T161626Z
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UID:49339-1792800000-1792886399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Porkburger and Bake Sale for Mae's Miracle
DESCRIPTION:Print \nFeaturing porkburgers\, hot dogs\, chips\, and drinks\, along with delicious Bake Sale items. \nAll proceeds benefit Mae’s Miracle.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49339-porkburger-and-bake-sale-for-maes-miracle/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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