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SUMMARY:Saturday's Sports Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 5 p.m. \nWrestling \nState Meet \nAt State Farm Center\, Champaign \nEffingham’s Kaiden Stewart (120 pounds) \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nNorth Clay at Sandoval Freshman/Sophomore Tournament\, TBA \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nVolleyball \nEighth-Grade National Trail Conference Tournament \nAt Stewardson-Strasburg \nMatch 4 — South Central vs. Dieterich\, 9 a.m. (JH Gym) \nMatch 5 — Sigel St. Michael vs. Altamont\, 9 a.m. (HS Gym) \nMatch 6 — St. Elmo/Brownstown vs. Neoga\, 10 a.m. (JH Gym) \nMatch 7 — North Clay vs. Effingham Sacred Heart\, 10 a.m. (HS Gym) \nMatch 8 — Loser Match 4 vs. Loser Match 6\, 11 a.m. (JH Gym) \nMatch 9 — Loser Match 5 vs. Loser Match 7\, 11 a.m. (HS Gym) \nMatch 10 — Winner Match 4 vs. Winner Match 6\, 12:30 p.m. (JH Gym) \nMatch 11 — Winner Match 5 vs. Winner Match 7\, 12:30 p.m. (HS Gym) \nMatch 12 — Winner Match 8 vs. Winner Match 9\, 1:30 p.m. (HS Gym\, Consolation Championship) \nMatch 13 — Loser Match 10 vs. Loser Match 11\, 1:30 p.m. (JH Gym\, Third Place) \nMatch 14 — Winner Match 10 vs. Winner Match 11\, 2:30 p.m. (JH Gym\, Championship) \nTeutopolis at Effingham Side-out Shootout (7th & 8th)\, 9 a.m. \nCumberland at Seventh-Grade LEIC Tournament at Robinson\, TBA \nJasper County at LEIC Eighth-Grade Tournament at Robinson\, TBA \nMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nDuke vs. University of Illinois at SentenelOne Classic at New York Madison Square Garden\, 8 p.m. \nNASCAR \nBennett Transporattion and Logistics 250\, 3:30 p.m. \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/303-saturdays-schedule/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250224
DTSTAMP:20260622T053523
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UID:314-1740268800-1740355199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Sunday's Sports Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintNASCAR \nAmbetter Health 400\, 1 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/314-sundays-sports-schedule/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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UID:424-1740355200-1740441599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Pere Marquette Bald Eagle Days
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/424-pere-marquette-bald-eagle-days/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250224
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UID:372-1740355200-1740441599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham Art Guild's 12x12 Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Print \n \nAmong the entries in the Effingham Art Guild’s 12×12 Art Show in the gallery at the Effingham Public Library are Stacey Zerrusen’s collage “Freedom” and Melody Lewis’ “Frog in Boots.” \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/372-effingham-art-guilds-12x12-art-show/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250225
DTSTAMP:20260622T053523
CREATED:20250223T223553Z
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UID:394-1740355200-1740441599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Free Tax Preparation Assistance at Library
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/394-free-tax-preparation-assistance-at-library/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250225
DTSTAMP:20260622T053523
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UID:406-1740355200-1740441599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Monday's Sports Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nClass 1A Moweaqua Central A&M Regional \nGame 1 – Ramsey Co-op at Effingham St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. \nGame 2 – Nokomis at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 6 p.m. \nGame 3 – Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Arcola\, 6 p.m. \nGame 4 – Moweaqua Central A&M at Bethany Okaw Valley\, 6 p.m. \nClass 1A Chrisman Regional \nGame 1 – Chrisman at Casey-Westfield\, 6 p.m. \nGame 2 – Neoga at Broadlands Heritage\, 6 p.m. \nGame 3 – Villa Grove at Tuscola\, 6 p.m. \nGame 4 – Hume Shiloh Co-op at Martinsville\, 6 p.m. \nClass 1A South Central Regional \nGame 1 – Sandoval at Dieterich\, 7 p.m. \nGame 2 – St. Elmo/Brownstown at South Central\, 6 p.m. \nGame 3 – Patoka Co-op at Altamont\, 7 p.m. \nGame 4 – Mulberry Grove at North Clay (Louisville)\, 6:30 p.m. \nClass 2A Fairfield Regional \nGame 1 – Flora at Vandalia\, 6 p.m. \nGame 2 – Mount Carmel at Fairfield\, 7 p.m. \nClass 2A Paris Regional \nGame 1 – Hutsonville/Palestine/Oblong at Newton\, 6 p.m. \nGame 2—Robinson at Cumberland\, 7 p.m. \nClass 3A Effingham Regional \nGame 1 – Effingham at Charleston\, 6:30 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nVolleyball \nAltamont at Cumberland\, 4:30 p.m. \nJasper County at Olney\, 4:30 p.m. \nNeoga at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 5:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Sigel St. Michael\, 6 p.m. \nStewardson-Strasburg at Stewardson Trinity Lutheran\, 4 p.m. \nArcola at Windsor\, 6 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/406-mondays-schedule/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250226
DTSTAMP:20260622T053523
CREATED:20250223T231010Z
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UID:433-1740441600-1740527999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Youth Engagement Virtual Panel
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/433-youth-engagement-virtual-panel/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250226
DTSTAMP:20260622T053523
CREATED:20250223T222507Z
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UID:386-1740441600-1740527999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham Art Guild's 12x12 Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Print \n \nAmong the entries in the Effingham Art Guild’s 12×12 Art Show in the gallery at the Effingham Public Library are Stacey Zerrusen’s collage “Freedom” and Melody Lewis’ “Frog in Boots.” \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/386-effingham-art-guilds-12x12-art-show-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250226
DTSTAMP:20260622T053523
CREATED:20250223T225009Z
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UID:409-1740441600-1740527999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday's Sports Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintGirls Basketball \nClass 1A Raymond Lincolnwood Sectional \nGame 1 – Okawville vs. Carrollton\, 6 p.m. \nGame 2 – Hardin Calhoun or Nokomis vs. Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 7:30 p.m. \nClass 1A Arcola Sectional \nGame 1 – Catlin Salt Fork vs. Decatur St. Teresa\, 6 p.m. \nGame 2 – St. Anthony vs. Arcola\, 7:30 p.m. \nClass 2A Paris Sectional \nGame 1 – Mount Carmel vs. Sullivan 6 p.m. \nGame 2 – Paris vs. Teutopolis\, 7:30 p.m. \nClass 3A Bethalto Civic Memorial Sectional \nGame 1 – Mount Vernon vs. Effingham\, 6 p.m. \nGame 2 – Bethalto Civic Memorial vs. Marian or Freeburg\, 7:30 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nVolleyball \nMattoon at Effingham\, 4:30 p.m. \nMattoon St. John’s at Effingham Sacred Heart\, 4:15 p.m. \nAltamont at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 3:30 p.m. \nCumberland at Dieterich\, 4:30 p.m. \nJasper County at Palestine/Hutsonville\, 4:30 p.m. \nCasey-Westfield at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nJasper County at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nSigel St. Michael at Martinsville\, 4:30 p.m. \nIuka at South Central\, 4:30 p.m. \nStewardson Trinity Lutheran at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nArthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond at Windsor\, 6 p.m. \nMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nIowa at University of Illinois\, 8 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/409-tuesdays-schedule/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250226
DTSTAMP:20260622T053523
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SUMMARY:Cram the Car for Catholic Charities
DESCRIPTION:Print \nIn recognition of February being National Canned Food Month\, HSHS Home Care is teaming up with Dan Hecht Chevrolet Toyota and Roy Schmidt Honda in Effingham to “Cram the Car” with nonperishable food items\, hygiene products and monetary donations for Catholic Charities’ food pantry. \nDonations for the annual event will be accepted the entire month of February. On March 1\, HSHS Home Care staff will cram their cars with donated items before delivering them to Catholic Charities. The regional office serves Clark\, Crawford\, Cumberland\, Effingham\, Fayette\, Jasper and Shelby counties. \n“Cram the Car inspires me every year when I see how our neighbors\, friends and colleagues come together to care for the community\,” said Valerie Engelbart\, Volunteer/Bereavement Services Supervisor for HSHS Home Care. “It’s a privilege to deliver their generous donations. Let’s see how many cars we can fill!” \nSuggested items for donations include the following: \n\nBoxed meals (Hamburger Helper\, Rice-a-Roni)\nPancake mix and syrup\nJelly\nCanned fruit\nPasta sauce\nCereal\nGranola\nSugar-free canned fruit\nLow-salt canned vegetables\nLarge boxes of oatmeal\nSoap\nShampoo\nFeminine products\nRazors\n\nDonors are urged to check expiration dates. \nItems or monetary contributions may be dropped off at any of these locations: \n\nHSHS Home Care office – Located in St. Anthony’s Health Center at 900 W. Temple Ave.\, Building A\, Suite 101\, in Effingham. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.\n\n\nAt one of these locations during business hours:\n\n\nDan Hecht Chevrolet Toyota – 2400 S. Banker St.\, Effingham\nRoy Schmidt Honda – 1705 W. Fayette Ave.\, Effingham\n\nFor more information about Cram the Car\, contact Engelbart at 217-685-0702 or Valerie.Engelbart@hshs.org. \nHSHS Home Care staff help patients maintain an independent lifestyle by offering in-home services such as physical\, occupational and speech-language therapy; wound care; cardiac rehabilitation; stroke care; pain management; hospice and palliative care; fall risk assessment; and pediatric care. \nHSHS Home Care is accredited by The Joint Commission\, a U.S.-based nonprofit that works with and evaluates more than 24\,000 health care organizations\, public health agencies and health ministries worldwide on patient care quality and safety. \nTo learn more about HSHS Home Care\, visit www.hshshomecare.org. \nFor more information about HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital\, visit stanthonyshospital.org.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/436-cram-the-car-for-catholic-charities/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250226
DTSTAMP:20260622T053523
CREATED:20250223T231820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T231915Z
UID:442-1740441600-1740527999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Catholic Charities Tax Prep Assistance
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/442-catholic-charities-tax-prep-assistance/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250227
DTSTAMP:20260622T053523
CREATED:20250223T222653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T222653Z
UID:390-1740528000-1740614399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham Art Guild's 12x12 Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Print \n \nAmong the entries in the Effingham Art Guild’s 12×12 Art Show in the gallery at the Effingham Public Library are Stacey Zerrusen’s collage “Freedom” and Melody Lewis’ “Frog in Boots.” \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/390-effingham-art-guilds-12x12-art-show-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250227
DTSTAMP:20260622T053523
CREATED:20250223T225123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T225604Z
UID:411-1740528000-1740614399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Wednesday's Sports Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nClass 1A Moweaqua Central A&M Regional \nGame 5 – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2\, 6 p.m. \nGame 6 – Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4\, 7:30 p.m. \nClass 1A Chrisman Regional \nGame 5 – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2\, 6 p.m. \nGame 6 – Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4\, 7:30 p.m. \nClass 1A South Central Regional \nGame 5 – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2\, 6 p.m. \nGame 6 – Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4\, 7:30 p.m. \nClass 2A Fairfield Regional \nGame 3 – Teutopolis vs. Winner Game 1\, 6 p.m. \nGame 4 – Marshall vs. Winner Game 2\, 7:30 p.m. \nClass 2A Paris Regional \nGame 3 – Lawrenceville vs. Winner Game 1\, 6 p.m. \nGame 4 – Paris vs. Winner Game 2\, 7:30 p.m. \nClass 3A Effingham Regional \nGame 2 – Centralia vs. Winner Game 1\, 6 p.m. \nGame 3 – Herrin vs. Mattoon\, 7:30 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nVolleyball \nWindsor at Okaw Valley\, 6 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/411-wednesdays-schedule/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250227
DTSTAMP:20260622T053523
CREATED:20250223T230602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T230602Z
UID:427-1740528000-1740614399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Pere Marquette Bald Eagle Days
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/427-pere-marquette-bald-eagle-days-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTSTAMP:20260622T053523
CREATED:20250223T222545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T222550Z
UID:388-1740614400-1740700799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham Art Guild's 12x12 Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Print \n \nAmong the entries in the Effingham Art Guild’s 12×12 Art Show in the gallery at the Effingham Public Library are Stacey Zerrusen’s collage “Freedom” and Melody Lewis’ “Frog in Boots.” \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/388-effingham-art-guilds-12x12-art-show-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTSTAMP:20260622T053523
CREATED:20250223T225236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T225541Z
UID:413-1740614400-1740700799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Thursday's Sports Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nGirls Basketball \nClass 1A Raymond Lincolnwood Sectional \nGame 3 – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2\, 6:30 p.m. (championship) \nClass 1A Arcola Sectional \nGame 3 – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2\, 6:30 p.m. (championship) \nClass 2A Paris Sectional \nGame 3 – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2\, 6:30 p.m. (championship) \nClass 3A Bethalto Civic Memorial Sectional \nGame 3 – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2\, 6:30 p.m. (championship) \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nVolleyball \nCumberland at Effingham\, 4:30 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at St. Anthony\, 5 p.m. \nAltamont at Franklin Park\, 4 p.m. \nAltamont Lutheran at Sigel St. Michael\, 6 p.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at Dieterich\, 4:15 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nSouth Central at St. Peter Lutheran\, 4:30 p.m. \nNewton St. Thomas at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/413-thursdays-schedule/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20260622T053523
CREATED:20250223T223106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T223106Z
UID:392-1740700800-1740787199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham Art Guild's 12x12 Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Print \n \nAmong the entries in the Effingham Art Guild’s 12×12 Art Show in the gallery at the Effingham Public Library are Stacey Zerrusen’s collage “Freedom” and Melody Lewis’ “Frog in Boots.” \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/392-effingham-art-guilds-12x12-art-show-5/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20260622T053523
CREATED:20250223T225511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T141809Z
UID:415-1740700800-1740787199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Friday's Sports Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintBoys Basketball \nClass 1A Moweaqua Central A&M Regional \nGame 7 – St. Anthony vs. Arcola\, 7 p.m. (championship) \nClass 1A South Central Regional \nGame 7 — Dieterich vs. North Clay (Lousiville)\, 7 p.m. (championship) \nClass 1A Chrisman Regional \nGame 7 – Casey-Westfield vs. Tuscola\, 7 p.m. (championship) \nClass 2A Fairfield Regional \nGame 5 – Teutopolis vs. Fairfield\, 7 p.m. (championship) \nClass 2A Paris Regional \nGame 5 – Lawrenceville vs. Paris\, 7 p.m. (championship) \nClass 3A Effingham Regional \nGame 4 – Centralia vs. Herrin\, 7 p.m. (championship) \nTrack \nCumberland at Mount Zion Indoor Meet\, TBA \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nVolleyball \nDieterich at Jasper County\, 4:30 p.m. \nFlora Floyd Henson at South Central\, 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/415-fridays-schedule/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20260622T053523
CREATED:20250223T230659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T230659Z
UID:429-1740700800-1740787199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Pere Marquette Bald Eagle Days
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/429-pere-marquette-bald-eagle-days-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20260622T053523
CREATED:20250223T231551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T231603Z
UID:440-1740700800-1740787199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Cram the Car for Catholic Charities
DESCRIPTION:Print \nIn recognition of February being National Canned Food Month\, HSHS Home Care is teaming up with Dan Hecht Chevrolet Toyota and Roy Schmidt Honda in Effingham to “Cram the Car” with nonperishable food items\, hygiene products and monetary donations for Catholic Charities’ food pantry. \nDonations for the annual event will be accepted the entire month of February. On March 1\, HSHS Home Care staff will cram their cars with donated items before delivering them to Catholic Charities. The regional office serves Clark\, Crawford\, Cumberland\, Effingham\, Fayette\, Jasper and Shelby counties. \n“Cram the Car inspires me every year when I see how our neighbors\, friends and colleagues come together to care for the community\,” said Valerie Engelbart\, Volunteer/Bereavement Services Supervisor for HSHS Home Care. “It’s a privilege to deliver their generous donations. Let’s see how many cars we can fill!” \nSuggested items for donations include the following: \n\nBoxed meals (Hamburger Helper\, Rice-a-Roni)\nPancake mix and syrup\nJelly\nCanned fruit\nPasta sauce\nCereal\nGranola\nSugar-free canned fruit\nLow-salt canned vegetables\nLarge boxes of oatmeal\nSoap\nShampoo\nFeminine products\nRazors\n\nDonors are urged to check expiration dates. \nItems or monetary contributions may be dropped off at any of these locations: \n\nHSHS Home Care office – Located in St. Anthony’s Health Center at 900 W. Temple Ave.\, Building A\, Suite 101\, in Effingham. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.\n\n\nAt one of these locations during business hours:\n\n\nDan Hecht Chevrolet Toyota – 2400 S. Banker St.\, Effingham\nRoy Schmidt Honda – 1705 W. Fayette Ave.\, Effingham\n\nFor more information about Cram the Car\, contact Engelbart at 217-685-0702 or Valerie.Engelbart@hshs.org. \nHSHS Home Care staff help patients maintain an independent lifestyle by offering in-home services such as physical\, occupational and speech-language therapy; wound care; cardiac rehabilitation; stroke care; pain management; hospice and palliative care; fall risk assessment; and pediatric care. \nHSHS Home Care is accredited by The Joint Commission\, a U.S.-based nonprofit that works with and evaluates more than 24\,000 health care organizations\, public health agencies and health ministries worldwide on patient care quality and safety. \nTo learn more about HSHS Home Care\, visit www.hshshomecare.org. \nFor more information about HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital\, visit stanthonyshospital.org.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/440-cram-the-car-for-catholic-charities-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20260622T053523
CREATED:20250228T151041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T151041Z
UID:3284-1740700800-1740787199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:ImpactLife Blood Drive in Effingham
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3284-impactlife-blood-drive-in-effingham/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20260622T053523
CREATED:20250228T151241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T151241Z
UID:3287-1740700800-1740787199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Springfield's Historic Sites Celebrate Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:PrintIllinois state historic sites in Springfield present a variety of engaging hikes\, talks\, and tours to commemorate Black History Month in February. \nAll events are free\, open to the public\, and require no reservations. Programs are put on in partnership with the Illinois State Museum; the Illinois State Military Museum; and Fever River Research. Visitors can participate in these special events: \nWednesday\, February 26 – Illinois State Museum to explore Black Lives in Springfield \nThe Illinois State Museum’s Research and Collections Center will host “Black Lives in Springfield Part II: Military Service” at 6 p.m. The Research and Collections Center is at 1011 East Ash Street in Springfield. Experience the power of seldom-seen personal belongings from the 10th Street archeological dig and explore the lives of Black Springfield residents around the turn of the 20th century. This program will tell stories of courageous Black citizens who distinguished themselves through military service to their country. \nFriday\, February 28 – Explore history on a walking tour \nThe 1908 Race Riot Walking Tour begins at 2 p.m.\, at the Lincoln statues at Sixth and Adams streets. The walking tour will take visitors through downtown Springfield near the Old State Capitol to learn about the destruction that took place in 1908.  \nSaturday and Sunday\, March 1st and 2nd – Explore history on a hike \nBlack History Cemetery Hikes begin at the Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site at 2 p.m.\, in the historic Oak Ridge Cemetery. The hikes focus on Springfield’s Black community. Water and walking shoes are recommended. The tomb is at 1500 Monument Avenue.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3287-springfields-historic-sites-celebrate-black-history-month/
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UID:3290-1740700800-1740787199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Teutopolis Kindergarten Pre-Registration
DESCRIPTION:PrintTeutopolis Grade School is excited to announce that Kindergarten pre-registration is now open for the upcoming school year. Parents and guardians are encouraged to call the Teutopolis Grade School office to sign up their incoming kindergarten students. \nPre-registration will be open through February 28th\, so don’t miss the opportunity to ensure your child is enrolled in the Kindergarten program for the 2025-2026 school year. The Teutopolis Grade School staff looks forward to welcoming a new group of young learners into their educational community. \nHow to Register: To register\, simply contact the Teutopolis Grade School office at 217-857-3232. For more information or questions regarding the registration process\, please reach out to the school office. \nContact Information: Teutopolis Grade School\nPhone: 217-857-3232\nWebsite: https://www.teutopolisschools.org/\nEmail: hoehns@ttown.k12.il.us \nDon’t wait—call today to get your child’s spot reserved for next year!
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3290-teutopolis-kindergarten-pre-registration/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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UID:422-1740787200-1740873599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Saturday's Sports Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintVolleyball \nClass 7-1A Mulberry Grove Regional \nMatch 1 — Effingham Sacred Heart vs. Grayville\, 10 a.m. \nMatch 2 — Mulberry Grove vs. Pocahontas\, 11 a.m. \nMatch 3 — Newton St. Thomas vs. Ramsey\, noon \nClass 7-1A Sigel St. Michael Regional \nMatch 1 — Stewardson-Strasburg vs. Oakland Lake Crest\, 10 a.m. \nMatch 2 — Sigel St. Michael vs. Windsor\, 11 a.m. \nMatch 3 — Mattoon St. John’s vs. Findlay Okaw Valley\, noon \nClass 7-2A Casey-Westfield Regional \nMatch 1 — Casey-Westfield vs. Albion\, 9 a.m. \nMatch 2 — Effingham St. Anthony vs. Hutsonville\, 10 a.m. \nMatch 3 — Oblong vs. Dieterich\, 11 a.m. \nClass 7-2A Paris Crestwood Regional \nMatch 1 — Villa Grove vs. Neoga\, 10 a.m. \nMatch 2 — Bement vs. Arcola\, 11 a.m. \nMatch 3 — Oakwood vs. Paris Crestwood\, noon \nMatch 4 — Champaign St. Matthew vs. Winner Match 1\, 1 p.m. \nMatch 5 — Winner Match 2 vs. Winner Match 3\, 2 p.m. \nClas 7-3A Teutopolis Regional \nMatch 1 — Teutopolis vs. Robinson Nuttall\, 10 a.m. \nMatch 2 — Lawrenceville Parkview vs. Red Hill (Bridgeport)\, 11 a.m. \nMatch 3 — Jasper County vs. Cumberland\, noon \nClass 7-4A Taylorville Regional \nMatch 1 — Mount Zion vs. Mattoon\, 9 a.m. \nMatch 2 — Effingham vs. Charleston\, 10 a.m. \nMatch 3 — Rochester vs. Stephen Decatur\, 11 a.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/422-saturdays-sports-schedule/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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UID:3308-1740787200-1740873599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:'Funding our Future' Auction and Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3308-funding-our-future-auction-and-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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UID:3311-1740787200-1740873599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Cheers! Event with Sarah Bush Lincoln
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation’s annual Cheers! event is offering a night of fun at a new location\, all in an effort to raise funds for the SBL Volunteer Guild scholarship program.  \nStarting at 6 pm on Saturday\, March 1\, Cheers! will offer attendees a cocktail party\, live music by the band 8South\, a Wine and Whiskey Tasting\, and a Poker Tournament at The Foxmore in Shelbyville.  \nGeneral admission tickets are $85 each. The buy-in for the Hold ‘em style Poker Tournament is $100 and includes admission to Cheers! The tournament begins at 7 pm\, upstairs at The Foxmore.  \nA grand prize of four Cardinals Baseball tickets\, valued at $1\,500 and donated by Roy Schmidt Honda of Effingham\, will be awarded\, as well as several runner-up prizes. Special bounty prizes will also be awarded for knocking out Nate Brettin\, the 2023 tournament winner\, and Myles Batson\, the 2024 winner.  \nThere will also be a raffle for a chance to win one of two great prizes: 14k yellow gold confetti diamond earrings\, valued at $1\,999\, donated by Towne Square Jewelers\, or a two-night stay at the Graduate Hotel\, Nashville\, TN.  \nSince 1979\, the Volunteer Guild has awarded nearly $880\,000 in scholarships in SBL’s 10- county service area to students who are pursuing their education in medically-related fields.  \n“Cheers! is a fantastic way to fund scholarships for local students who need financial assistance for their college education\,” SBL Special Events Officer Kim Lockart said. “We are grateful to The Foxmore for hosting the event and are excited to offer attendees a fun-filled evening.”  \nIf you want to purchase tickets or donate\, call the Foundation at 217-258-2511\, or visit the following link: https://www.sarahbush.org/cheers/.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3311-cheers-event-with-sarah-bush-lincoln/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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UID:3313-1740787200-1740873599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Edgewood Fire Dept. All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3313-edgewood-fire-dept-all-you-can-eat-breakfast/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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UID:3316-1740787200-1740873599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Hometown Showdown at EPC with CEO
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Hometown Showdown Competition will be held on Saturday\, March 1st\, from 7-9pm at the EPC! \nIt’s a competitive game show\, with 8 teams competing for bragging rights\, giant trophy\, and 10% of the profits donated to charity of the winner’s choice. \nHometown Showdown is sponsored by The Effingham CEO Class and will be hosted by LA comedian Avery Brooks and Greg Sapp. \nEveryone who buys a ticket will be automatically entered into a $1000 drawing! \nGet your tickets now at the EPC Box Office or at TheEPC.org and join us at 7pm on Saturday\, March 1st at the Effingham Performance Center for Hometown Showdown!
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3316-hometown-showdown-at-epc-with-ceo/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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UID:3321-1740787200-1740873599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Spaghetti Supper & Quarter Auction for Beecher City FFA Alumni
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3321-spaghetti-supper-quarter-auction-for-beecher-city-ffa-alumni/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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UID:3326-1740787200-1740873599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Springfield's Historic Sites Celebrate Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:PrintIllinois state historic sites in Springfield present a variety of engaging hikes\, talks\, and tours to commemorate Black History Month in February. \nAll events are free\, open to the public\, and require no reservations. Programs are put on in partnership with the Illinois State Museum; the Illinois State Military Museum; and Fever River Research. Visitors can participate in these special events: \nWednesday\, February 26 – Illinois State Museum to explore Black Lives in Springfield \nThe Illinois State Museum’s Research and Collections Center will host “Black Lives in Springfield Part II: Military Service” at 6 p.m. The Research and Collections Center is at 1011 East Ash Street in Springfield. Experience the power of seldom-seen personal belongings from the 10th Street archeological dig and explore the lives of Black Springfield residents around the turn of the 20th century. This program will tell stories of courageous Black citizens who distinguished themselves through military service to their country. \nFriday\, February 28 – Explore history on a walking tour \nThe 1908 Race Riot Walking Tour begins at 2 p.m.\, at the Lincoln statues at Sixth and Adams streets. The walking tour will take visitors through downtown Springfield near the Old State Capitol to learn about the destruction that took place in 1908.  \nSaturday and Sunday\, March 1st and 2nd – Explore history on a hike \nBlack History Cemetery Hikes begin at the Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site at 2 p.m.\, in the historic Oak Ridge Cemetery. The hikes focus on Springfield’s Black community. Water and walking shoes are recommended. The tomb is at 1500 Monument Avenue.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3326-springfields-historic-sites-celebrate-black-history-month-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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