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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023
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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
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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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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:20261022T112814Z
CREATED:20261016T145820Z
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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 — Cowden-Herrick/Beecher  City vs. Martinsville\, 5:30 p.m. (fifth place) \nMatch 9 — Patoka vs. Mulberry Grove\, 6:30 p.m. (third place) \nMatch 10 — St. Elmo/Brownstown vs. Ramsey\, 7:30 p.m. (championship) \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nGirls Basketball \nRobinson Nuttall at St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. \nNational Trail Conference Seventh-Grade Tournament \nAt Dieterich \nGame 7 — Neoga vs. Effingham Sacred Heart\, 5:30 p.m. \nGame 8 — Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City vs. Cumberland\, 6:45 p.m. \nGame 9 — Sigel St. Michael vs. Altamont\, 8 p.m.
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
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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
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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
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTSTAMP:20261023T121223Z
CREATED:20261016T145910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T121223Z
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. \nTennis \nState Tennis Tournament —  Singles: Abbie Lee (Teutopolis); Doubles: Avery Probst/Cecilia Donsbach (Teutopolis) \nVolleyball \nHutsonville at Dieterich\, 6 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nGirls Basketball \nNational Trail Conference \nSeventh-Grade Tournament \nAt Dieterich \nGame 10 — South Central vs. Dieterich 6 p.m. \nGame 11 — Brownstown/St. Elmo vs. Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 7:15 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nTampa Bay at Milwaukee Brewers\, 7 p.m. (World Series)
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49364-fridays-schedule-83/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTSTAMP:20261022T194653Z
CREATED:20261022T194527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T194653Z
UID:49912-1792713600-1792799999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Loaded Nachos Drive Thru for Scouting America
DESCRIPTION:PrintScouting America (Boy Scout) Troop 335 will be having a Loaded Nacho Drive Thru this Friday from 4:30 to 6:30 at the Sav A Lot parking lot. \nNachos loaded with pulled pork or pulled chicken and the toppings of your choosing – salsa\, bbq sauce\, sour cream\, diced onions\, diced tomatoes\, diced bell peppers\, jalapenos. \nRequested donation is $10.  Proceeds to be used for equipment replacement\, camping and activity fees.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49912-loaded-nachos-drive-thru-for-scouting-america/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20261021T160126Z
CREATED:20261021T155903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T160126Z
UID:49819-1792713600-1792886399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Haunted Train Ride - Camp New Hope
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49819-haunted-train-ride-camp-new-hope/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20261023T201818Z
CREATED:20261012T162406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T201818Z
UID:48954-1792800000-1793491199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Area Trick-or-Treat Times
DESCRIPTION:PrintSaturday\, October 24 \nWatson\, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \n  \nWednesday\, October 28 \nLouisville\, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \n  \nFriday\, October 30 \nSainte Marie\, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nNewton\, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (rain date is October 31) \nMason\, 6:00 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. \nDieterich\, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. \n  \nShumway\, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \n  \nAltamont\, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nBeecher City\, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nEdgewood\, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20260511T203009Z
CREATED:20260511T202816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T203009Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20260902T203720Z
CREATED:20260902T203518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T203720Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20261008T161101Z
CREATED:20261008T160209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T161101Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20261008T162216Z
CREATED:20261008T162216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T162216Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20261008T211225Z
CREATED:20261008T210314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T211225Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20261023T124910Z
CREATED:20261016T150033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T124910Z
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. Listen on Classic Hits 97.9 XFM \nCross Country \nClass 1A Cumberland Regional \nGirls: 10 a.m.  Boys: 11 a.m. \nCumberland\, Dieterich\, Newton\, North Clay\, Teutopolis\, Edwards Co.\, Marshall\, Mattoon St. John’s Lutheran\, Casey-Westfield\, Clay City\, Mount Carmel\, Oblong\, Fairfield\, Palestine\, Grayville\, Robinson\, Hutsonville\, Lawrenceville \nClass 1A Sullivan Regional \nGirls: 10 a.m. Boys: 11 a.m. \nEffingham St. Anthony\, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, Argenta-Oreana\, Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond\, Cerro Gordo\, Clinton\, Decatur St. Teresa\, Gillespie\, Hillsboro\, Litchfield\, Maroa-Forsyth\, Monticello\, Moweaqua Central A&M\, Nokomis\, Shelbyville\, Staunton\, Sullivan\, Vandalia \nClass 2A Mattoon Regional \nGirls: 10 a.m.\, Boys: 11 a.m. \nEffingham\, Centralia\, Champaign Centennial\, Charleston\, Danville\, Mahomet-Seymour\, Mattoon\, Mount Vernon\, Mount Zion\, Olney/Richland County\, Salem\, Urbana \nSoccer \nEffingham Regional \nMatch 5 – Teutopolis vs. Effingham\, 11 a.m. (championship) \nTennis \nState Tennis Tournament — Singles: Abbie Lee (Teutopolis); Doubles: 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 \nSeventh-Grade Tournament \nAt Dieterich \nGame 12 — Cumberland vs. either South Central or Dieterich\, 9 a.m. (consolation championship) \nGame 13 — Altamont vs. winner of Brownstown/St. Elmo or Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg game\, 10:15 a.m. (third place) \nGame 14 — Sigel St. Michael vs. loser of Brownstown/St. Elmo or Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg game\, 11:30 a.m. (championship) \nBoys Basketball \nTeutopolis\, Mahomet-Seymour at Taylorville Round Robin\, 9 a.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nTampa Bay at Milwaukee Brewers\, 7 p.m. World Series \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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20261016T161917Z
CREATED:20261016T161626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T161917Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20261019T143814Z
CREATED:20261019T143338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T143814Z
UID:49542-1792800000-1792886399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Stewardson Halloween Parade of Costumes
DESCRIPTION:Print \nGreat monetary prizes for costume winners in each category.\nServing soups (chili and chicken noodle)\, nachos\, hotdogs\, and drinks (tea\, lemonade\, soda\, and water).
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49542-stewardson-halloween-parade-of-costumes/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20261019T152245Z
CREATED:20261019T143950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T152245Z
UID:49548-1792800000-1792886399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Beam-O-Ween
DESCRIPTION:Print \nBeam – o – Ween will be held on Saturday\, October 24 from 11:00am to 2:00pm \nThis is the 6th annual Halloween/Fall fun bash! \nBlack Cat Sundaes\, Bake Sale\, Quilt Raffle\, Basket Raffles\, Silent Auction\, and more! \nCostumes are optional and petting is free! \nBring the whole family for a day of fun and celebrating life! \nJim Beam’s Corner Cattery is located at 18086 US Hwy 45\, Effingham.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49548-beam-o-ween-2/
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SUMMARY:Kendal Balding Memorial
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49594-kendal-balding-memorial/
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SUMMARY:EIU Homecoming
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49621-eiu-homecoming/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTAMP:20261019T204356Z
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SUMMARY:A Call To The Cross
DESCRIPTION:Print \nSomething powerful is happening at the Cross at the Crossroads\, and YOU are invited! \nJoin Edgewood Full Gospel Church for A CALL TO THE CROSS; a night of worship\, the preaching of the Gospel\, and believing God for lives to be changed! \nThis event is FREE and open to EVERYONE!  Bring your family\, invite your friends\, and come expecting God to move! \nSkip the registration line!  Preregister today at efgcfamily.com/cross \nWe can’t wait to see you at the CROSS!
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49625-a-call-to-the-cross-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTAMP:20261020T163921Z
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SUMMARY:All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast - Dieterich Fire Dept.
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49738-all-you-can-eat-breakfast-dieterich-fire-dept/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTAMP:20261020T205802Z
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UID:49761-1792800000-1792886399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Torchlight Halloween Hike\, Storytelling\, and Wiener Roast at Lincoln Log Cabin
DESCRIPTION:Print  \n\nA Torchlight Halloween Hike\, Storytelling\, and Wiener Roast will take place at the Lincoln Log Cabin Grounds on Saturday\, October 24.  This free event will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.\, and is a fun-for-all-ages stroll as paths between historic farms are lit by torchlight. \nMusic fills the air\, torches flicker\, and hearth fires glow as the paths between our historic farms come alive after dark!  Join us for a fun-for-all-ages stroll featuring music\, storytelling\, bonfires\, and a wiener roast near the Visitor Center.  The Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation will be selling cider\, hotdogs\, and s’mores to roast over the fire\, with proceeds benefiting Lincoln Log Cabin’s educational and interpretive programs. \nThe hike covers mixed terrain\, so wear sturdy footwear and dress for the season. \nA Note for Parents:  Some stories in the Lincoln Cabin are “spooky\,” but all are kid-friendly.  The torchlit paths may feel a little spooky for children who are afraid of the dark.  Along the way\, you’ll encounter actors in historic clothing and “friendly ghost” makeup.  They’ll be carrying lanterns and are not frightening—just part of the fun! \nThe Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site\, a gateway site for the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area\, was the 1840s home of Abraham Lincoln’s father and stepmother\, Thomas and Sarah Bush Lincoln.  It is located at 402 South Lincoln Highway Road near Lerna \nThis event is produced by Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site and the Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation.  For more information about this or other events at the site\, call 217-345-1845\, email info@lincolnlogcabin.org\, or visit www.lincolnlogcabin.org.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49761-torchlight-halloween-hike-storytelling-and-wiener-roast-at-lincoln-log-cabin/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTAMP:20261021T143409Z
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UID:49789-1792800000-1792886399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Fall Fest
DESCRIPTION:PrintFall Fest at the Bling Barn will be held on Saturday\, October 24th from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.  This is at 4251 North Highway 37\, Mason (1 mile south of the Mason/Watson exit). \nCome out and support several local vendors. It’s a great time to start your Christmas shopping.  Vendors will have a variety of items:  jewelry\, local honey\, hand sewn items\, crocheted items\, key chains\, cups\, food vendors\, hair accessories\, and so much more. \nFREE Admission! \n*plenty of parking in the grass (please leave the concrete spaces for handicap parking) \nYou can text Rosa with any questions at:  217-273-5520.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49789-fall-fest/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTAMP:20261021T195512Z
CREATED:20261021T160247Z
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UID:49822-1792800000-1792886399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Trunk or Treat - Camp New Hope
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49822-trunk-or-treat-camp-new-hope/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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