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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260728
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in July
DESCRIPTION:PrintAmerican Red Cross Blood Drives in July: \n7/2\, Thursday\, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Parish Hall\, Shelbyville\, 1:00 – 5:00 PM \n7/8\, Wednesday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 – 5:30 PM \n7/10\, Friday\, Clay County Health Dept. – Conference Room\, Flora\, 1:00 – 5:00 PM\n7/10\, Friday\, Newton Knights of Columbus – Hall\, Newton\, 1:00 – 5:00 PM \n7/15\, Wednesday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin – Hall\, 1:30 – 5:30 PM \n7/16\, Thursday\, First Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall\, Shelbyville\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n7/17\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church – Gym\, Effingham\, 1:30 – 5:00 PM \n7/25\, Saturday\, Cowden Community Building\, 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM \n7/27\, Monday\, Altamont Municipal Building – Meeting Room\, 2:00 – 6:00 PM \n7/28\, Tuesday\, South Central FS – Conference Room\, Effingham\, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM \nHelp us celebrate stars\, stripes\, and saving lives for America’s 250th! \nCome to give blood from June 29-July 12 to score a classic Red Cross x Looney Tunes T-shirt\, while supplies last! \nCome give blood from July 13-31 for a Fandango Movie Ticket by email (up to $15 ticket price and fees).  Visit RedCrossBlood.org/July 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.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/41219-41219/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTSTAMP:20260625T191705Z
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in July
DESCRIPTION:PrintAmerican Red Cross Blood Drives in July: \n7/2\, Thursday\, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Parish Hall\, Shelbyville\, 1:00 – 5:00 PM \n7/8\, Wednesday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 – 5:30 PM \n7/10\, Friday\, Clay County Health Dept. – Conference Room\, Flora\, 1:00 – 5:00 PM\n7/10\, Friday\, Newton Knights of Columbus – Hall\, Newton\, 1:00 – 5:00 PM \n7/15\, Wednesday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin – Hall\, 1:30 – 5:30 PM \n7/16\, Thursday\, First Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall\, Shelbyville\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n7/17\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church – Gym\, Effingham\, 1:30 – 5:00 PM \n7/25\, Saturday\, Cowden Community Building\, 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM \n7/27\, Monday\, Altamont Municipal Building – Meeting Room\, 2:00 – 6:00 PM \n7/28\, Tuesday\, South Central FS – Conference Room\, Effingham\, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM \nHelp us celebrate stars\, stripes\, and saving lives for America’s 250th! \nCome to give blood from June 29-July 12 to score a classic Red Cross x Looney Tunes T-shirt\, while supplies last! \nCome give blood from July 13-31 for a Fandango Movie Ticket by email (up to $15 ticket price and fees).  Visit RedCrossBlood.org/July 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.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/41221-41221/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20260518T201430Z
CREATED:20260518T201333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T201430Z
UID:38436-1785456000-1785542399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Prairie Skies – Planetarium Star Shows
DESCRIPTION:Print \nJoin in the fun and exploration every Friday at 7:00pm\, for a tour of our night sky. \nThis is a live‑narrated tour of the wonders of the sky\, accompanied by some of the legendary stories of the ancient sky.  Find out what constellations and planets are visible and how to find them. \nThis show is updated seasonally and is intended for all ages.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/38436-38436/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802
DTSTAMP:20260508T205159Z
CREATED:20260508T204637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T205159Z
UID:37535-1785542400-1785628799@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/37535-37535/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806
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UID:36502-1785888000-1785974399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Back To School Clinics with Effingham County Health Department
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/36502-back-to-school-clinics-with-effingham-county-health-department-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
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SUMMARY:Little Wabash Longbeard NWTF Banquet
DESCRIPTION:PrintLittle Wabash Longbeard NWTF Banquet \nFriday\, August 7th \nDoors open at 5:00 p.m. at the Effingham Event Center \nFor more information\, call Alan Davis 217-821-6033
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/40621-little-wabash-longbeard-nwtf-banquet/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T202858Z
UID:37679-1786147200-1786233599@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/37679-37679/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTSTAMP:20260428T143513Z
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UID:36505-1786320000-1786406399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Back To School Clinics with Effingham County Health Department
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/36505-back-to-school-clinics-with-effingham-county-health-department-5/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812
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SUMMARY:Back To School Clinics with Effingham County Health Department
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/36507-back-to-school-clinics-with-effingham-county-health-department-6/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTSTAMP:20260511T202908Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T202908Z
UID:37681-1786752000-1786838399@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/37681-37681/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T225526Z
UID:29853-1787356800-1787443199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Family Summer Funday in Watson
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/29853-family-summer-funday-in-watson/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T202914Z
UID:37683-1787356800-1787443199@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/37683-37683/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTSTAMP:20260612T155106Z
CREATED:20260612T152602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T155106Z
UID:40294-1787356800-1787443199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Redemption in the Streets - Night of Music + Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Print \nRedemption in the Streets 2026 is going to be a night filled with live testimonies\, great food\, a message of hope\, and live music from music artists Redeemed and SYL.   \nThis is a free event!
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/40294-redemption-in-the-streets-night-of-music-freedom/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTSTAMP:20260511T202920Z
CREATED:20260511T202346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T202920Z
UID:37685-1787961600-1788047999@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/37685-37685/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260326T150657Z
CREATED:20260326T144131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T150657Z
UID:33832-1788134400-1788220799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Candlelight Vigil to Remember Loved Ones Lost
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/33832-candlelight-vigil-to-remember-loved-ones-lost/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260624T235849Z
CREATED:20260624T235849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T235849Z
UID:41132-1788134400-1788220799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Open Feast - A Free Meal at C.U.M.C.
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/41132-open-feast-a-free-meal-at-c-u-m-c-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905
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DTSTAMP:20260511T202925Z
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UID:37687-1788566400-1788652799@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/37687-37687/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTSTAMP:20260501T160012Z
CREATED:20260501T155909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T160012Z
UID:36908-1788998400-1789084799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Mill Road Threshermans Association Show
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/36908-mill-road-threshermans-association-show/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTSTAMP:20260501T153724Z
CREATED:20260501T153724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T153724Z
UID:36882-1789084800-1789171199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:I70 Large Car Working Truck Show
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/36882-i70-large-car-working-truck-show/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTSTAMP:20260501T160137Z
CREATED:20260501T160057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T160137Z
UID:36913-1789084800-1789171199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Mill Road Threshermans Association Show
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/36913-mill-road-threshermans-association-show-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260506T161201Z
CREATED:20260506T161028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T161201Z
UID:37317-1789171200-1789257599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:On-Site Microchipping with E.A.R.S.
DESCRIPTION:Print \nOn-site microchipping at the EARS office on Saturday\, September 12.\nNo appointment needed\nNo geography or number limit.\nNo cost * But freewill donations are appreciated.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/37317-on-site-microchipping-with-e-a-r-s/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260501T155705Z
CREATED:20260501T153756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T155705Z
UID:36904-1789171200-1789257599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:I70 Large Car Working Truck Show
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/36904-i70-large-car-working-truck-show-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260501T160424Z
CREATED:20260501T160218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T160424Z
UID:36915-1789171200-1789257599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Mill Road Threshermans Association Show
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/36915-mill-road-threshermans-association-show-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260511T202932Z
CREATED:20260511T202437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T202932Z
UID:37689-1789171200-1789257599@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/37689-37689/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260526T153409Z
CREATED:20260526T153409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T153409Z
UID:39004-1789171200-1789257599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Homesteaders Market
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/39004-homesteaders-market-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260501T160448Z
CREATED:20260501T160258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T160448Z
UID:36917-1789257600-1789343999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Mill Road Threshermans Association Show
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/36917-mill-road-threshermans-association-show-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260511T202938Z
CREATED:20260511T202503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T202938Z
UID:37691-1789776000-1789862399@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/37691-37691/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260511T202943Z
CREATED:20260511T202532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T202943Z
UID:37693-1790380800-1790467199@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/37693-37693/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTSTAMP:20260625T000038Z
CREATED:20260624T235917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T000038Z
UID:41134-1790553600-1790639999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Open Feast - A Free Meal at C.U.M.C.
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/41134-open-feast-a-free-meal-at-c-u-m-c-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTSTAMP:20260511T202950Z
CREATED:20260511T202614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T202950Z
UID:37695-1790985600-1791071999@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/37695-37695/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
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