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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
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SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Neoga Round Robin\, 9 a.m. \nBrownstown/St. Elmo at Woodlawn\, 10 a.m. \nNeoga at Webber Township (Bluford)\, noon \nNorth Clay at Teutopolis (DH)\, 10 a.m. \nCross Country \nEffingham\, Cumberland (boys only) at First to the Finish Invitational at Detweiller Park\, 9:20 a.m. \nAltamont\, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, Cumberland\, Dieterich\, Neoga\, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Shelbyville Trail Invitational\, 8:30 a.m. \nBoys Golf \nSt. Anthony\, Effingham\, Teutopolis\, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Craig Dixon Golf Invitational at Mattoon\, 9 a.m. \nSoccer \nEffingham at Altamont\, 10 a.m. \nSt. Anthony at Decatur St. Teresa\, 11 a.m. \nArthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond at Teutopolis\, 10 a.m. \nGirls Tennis \nEffingham\, Teutopolis at Mattoon Invitational\, 8 a.m. \nSt. Anthony at Bloomington Purple Invitational\, 8 a.m. \nVolleyball \nCrossroads Classic Tournament at Effingham\, TBA \nDieterich at Westville Tournament\, TBA \nNorth Clay at Carlyle Tournament\, TBA \nJUNIOR VARSITY/FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nSoccer \nEffingham at Altamont\, after varsity match \nVolleyball \nSt. Anthony at Triad Invitational\, 8 a.m. \nTeutopolis at Robinson JV Tournament\, TBA \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nCross Country \nSt. Anthony\, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, Dieterich\, Teutopolis at Shelbyville Moulton Invitational\, 8:30 a.m. \nEffingham at Parkside Invitational\, Normal\, 9:30 a.m. \nBaseball \nEffingham at Tolono Unity\, 10 a.m. \nRegionals\, TBA \nSoftball \nRegionals\, TBA \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nPittsburgh at Chicago Cubs\, 1:20 p.m. \nChicago White Sox at St. Louis\, 6:15 p.m. \nNASCAR \nNu Way 200 Sauced by Blues Hog at World Wide Technology Raceway\, 6 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/45695-saturdays-schedule-79/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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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:20260913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260805T162616Z
CREATED:20260805T162034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T162616Z
UID:43690-1789257600-1789343999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Spaghetti Lunch Benefiting Catholic Charities
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43690-spaghetti-lunch-benefiting-catholic-charities/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260901T204345Z
CREATED:20260901T204345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T204345Z
UID:45697-1789257600-1789343999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Sunday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nPittsburgh at Chicago Cubs\, 1:20 p.m. \nChicago White Sox at St. Louis\, 1:15 p.m. \nNASCAR
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/45697-sundays-schedule-78/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTSTAMP:20260831T230508Z
CREATED:20260831T193719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T230508Z
UID:45535-1789430400-1789516799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in September
DESCRIPTION:PrintRed Cross Blood Drives in September: \n9/1\, Tuesday\, First Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall\, Casey\, Noon – 6:00 PM \n9/8\, Tuesday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \n9/11\, Friday\, Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota\, Effingham\, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n9/15\, Tuesday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin – Hall\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n9/17\, Thursday\, First Baptist Church Shelbyville – Fellowship Hall\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n9/25\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church – Lobby\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM \n9/25\, Friday\, Clay County Health Department – Conference Room\, Flora\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n9/28\, Monday\, Effingham Event Center\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n9/29\, Tuesday\, Heartland Dental Heartland Dental – Basement Lunchroom\, Effingham\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n9/30\, Wednesday\, Altamont High School – Gym\, 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM \nFall into the habit of donating!  The American Red Cross and Hello Kitty are releasing exclusive NEW merch!  Come give blood September 1 – 20 for a Red Cross x Hello Kitty collectible item\, while supplies last!  Get a $15 e-gift card when you come to give blood September 21 – October 18. \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/45535-45535/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTSTAMP:20260812T145634Z
CREATED:20260812T145554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T145634Z
UID:44088-1789516800-1789603199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Free Children's Orthopedic Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44088-free-childrens-orthopedic-clinic-6/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTSTAMP:20260812T164343Z
CREATED:20260812T164300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T164343Z
UID:44115-1789516800-1789603199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Women’s Pro Baseball League
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) has officially begun its historic\, inaugural 2026 season.  The league’s four teams – New York\, Boston\, San Francisco\, and Los Angeles – are taking the field at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield. \nThe Regular Season runs through September 6th\, with all games being played Wednesday through Sunday\, with most games starting at 6:30 p.m. \nFollowing the regular-season finale on September 6th\, the postseason will begin on Wednesday\, September 9th.  The winners advance to a best-of-5 Championship Series starting September 16th\, culminating in the crowning of the first WPBL Champion. \nThe WPBL is the only professional women’s baseball league in the United States.  The League is co-founded by baseball pioneer\, Justine Siegal\, who is the first woman to coach a professional men’s baseball team and to pitch batting practice in Major League Baseball. \nFor more information on the WPBL\, visit www.womensprobaseballleague.com.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44115-44115/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTSTAMP:20260831T230513Z
CREATED:20260831T193743Z
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UID:45537-1789603200-1789689599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in September
DESCRIPTION:PrintRed Cross Blood Drives in September: \n9/1\, Tuesday\, First Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall\, Casey\, Noon – 6:00 PM \n9/8\, Tuesday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \n9/11\, Friday\, Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota\, Effingham\, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n9/15\, Tuesday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin – Hall\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n9/17\, Thursday\, First Baptist Church Shelbyville – Fellowship Hall\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n9/25\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church – Lobby\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM \n9/25\, Friday\, Clay County Health Department – Conference Room\, Flora\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n9/28\, Monday\, Effingham Event Center\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n9/29\, Tuesday\, Heartland Dental Heartland Dental – Basement Lunchroom\, Effingham\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n9/30\, Wednesday\, Altamont High School – Gym\, 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM \nFall into the habit of donating!  The American Red Cross and Hello Kitty are releasing exclusive NEW merch!  Come give blood September 1 – 20 for a Red Cross x Hello Kitty collectible item\, while supplies last!  Get a $15 e-gift card when you come to give blood September 21 – October 18. \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/45537-45537/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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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:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260803T170931Z
CREATED:20260803T165805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T170931Z
UID:43460-1789776000-1789862399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Legion Cookout in Altamont
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43460-legion-cookout-in-altamont-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260805T150555Z
CREATED:20260805T143653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T150555Z
UID:43661-1789776000-1789862399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Meet The Machines at Windsor
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43661-meet-the-machines-at-windsor/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260810T202341Z
CREATED:20260810T202258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T202341Z
UID:43927-1789776000-1789862399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:St. Francis of Assisi Church Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43927-st-francis-of-assisi-church-picnic/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260706T163836Z
CREATED:20260706T163805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T163836Z
UID:41847-1789862400-1789948799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Fall Craft & Vendor Show in Effingham
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/41847-fall-craft-vendor-show-in-effingham/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260819T195241Z
CREATED:20260819T142428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T195241Z
UID:44584-1789862400-1789948799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Ice Cream Social at Trinity Lutheran Church
DESCRIPTION:PrintTrinity Lutheran Church in Shumway\, located at 206 West Main\, will be hosting the annual Ice Cream Social on Sunday\, September 20\, from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. \nPlease come join us for a lovely meal followed by delicious dessert consisting of homemade ice cream and pie! \nAll proceeds will be applied to preserving our beautiful stained-glass windows!
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44584-ice-cream-social-at-trinity-lutheran-church/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTSTAMP:20260831T230519Z
CREATED:20260831T193832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T230519Z
UID:45539-1790294400-1790380799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in September
DESCRIPTION:PrintRed Cross Blood Drives in September: \n9/1\, Tuesday\, First Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall\, Casey\, Noon – 6:00 PM \n9/8\, Tuesday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \n9/11\, Friday\, Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota\, Effingham\, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n9/15\, Tuesday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin – Hall\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n9/17\, Thursday\, First Baptist Church Shelbyville – Fellowship Hall\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n9/25\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church – Lobby\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM \n9/25\, Friday\, Clay County Health Department – Conference Room\, Flora\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n9/28\, Monday\, Effingham Event Center\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n9/29\, Tuesday\, Heartland Dental Heartland Dental – Basement Lunchroom\, Effingham\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n9/30\, Wednesday\, Altamont High School – Gym\, 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM \nFall into the habit of donating!  The American Red Cross and Hello Kitty are releasing exclusive NEW merch!  Come give blood September 1 – 20 for a Red Cross x Hello Kitty collectible item\, while supplies last!  Get a $15 e-gift card when you come to give blood September 21 – October 18. \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/45539-45539/
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:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260819T195743Z
CREATED:20260819T195743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T195743Z
UID:44604-1790380800-1790467199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Family Fall Fest - Camp New Hope
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44604-family-fall-fest-camp-new-hope/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260826T201810Z
CREATED:20260826T201624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T201810Z
UID:45121-1790380800-1790467199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Pancake & Sausage Breakfast in Stewardson
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/45121-pancake-sausage-breakfast-in-stewardson/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260901T151042Z
CREATED:20260901T150922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T151042Z
UID:45641-1790380800-1790467199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Altamont Schuetzenfest
DESCRIPTION:Print \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/45641-altamont-schuetzenfest/
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:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTSTAMP:20260831T230524Z
CREATED:20260831T193926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T230524Z
UID:45541-1790553600-1790639999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in September
DESCRIPTION:PrintRed Cross Blood Drives in September: \n9/1\, Tuesday\, First Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall\, Casey\, Noon – 6:00 PM \n9/8\, Tuesday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \n9/11\, Friday\, Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota\, Effingham\, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n9/15\, Tuesday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin – Hall\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n9/17\, Thursday\, First Baptist Church Shelbyville – Fellowship Hall\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n9/25\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church – Lobby\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM \n9/25\, Friday\, Clay County Health Department – Conference Room\, Flora\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n9/28\, Monday\, Effingham Event Center\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n9/29\, Tuesday\, Heartland Dental Heartland Dental – Basement Lunchroom\, Effingham\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n9/30\, Wednesday\, Altamont High School – Gym\, 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM \nFall into the habit of donating!  The American Red Cross and Hello Kitty are releasing exclusive NEW merch!  Come give blood September 1 – 20 for a Red Cross x Hello Kitty collectible item\, while supplies last!  Get a $15 e-gift card when you come to give blood September 21 – October 18. \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/45541-45541/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTSTAMP:20260831T230529Z
CREATED:20260831T194001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T230529Z
UID:45543-1790640000-1790726399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in September
DESCRIPTION:PrintRed Cross Blood Drives in September: \n9/1\, Tuesday\, First Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall\, Casey\, Noon – 6:00 PM \n9/8\, Tuesday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \n9/11\, Friday\, Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota\, Effingham\, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n9/15\, Tuesday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin – Hall\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n9/17\, Thursday\, First Baptist Church Shelbyville – Fellowship Hall\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n9/25\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church – Lobby\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM \n9/25\, Friday\, Clay County Health Department – Conference Room\, Flora\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n9/28\, Monday\, Effingham Event Center\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n9/29\, Tuesday\, Heartland Dental Heartland Dental – Basement Lunchroom\, Effingham\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n9/30\, Wednesday\, Altamont High School – Gym\, 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM \nFall into the habit of donating!  The American Red Cross and Hello Kitty are releasing exclusive NEW merch!  Come give blood September 1 – 20 for a Red Cross x Hello Kitty collectible item\, while supplies last!  Get a $15 e-gift card when you come to give blood September 21 – October 18. \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/45543-45543/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260831T230533Z
CREATED:20260831T194051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T230533Z
UID:45545-1790726400-1790812799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in September
DESCRIPTION:PrintRed Cross Blood Drives in September: \n9/1\, Tuesday\, First Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall\, Casey\, Noon – 6:00 PM \n9/8\, Tuesday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \n9/11\, Friday\, Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota\, Effingham\, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n9/15\, Tuesday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin – Hall\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n9/17\, Thursday\, First Baptist Church Shelbyville – Fellowship Hall\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n9/25\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church – Lobby\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM \n9/25\, Friday\, Clay County Health Department – Conference Room\, Flora\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n9/28\, Monday\, Effingham Event Center\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n9/29\, Tuesday\, Heartland Dental Heartland Dental – Basement Lunchroom\, Effingham\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n9/30\, Wednesday\, Altamont High School – Gym\, 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM \nFall into the habit of donating!  The American Red Cross and Hello Kitty are releasing exclusive NEW merch!  Come give blood September 1 – 20 for a Red Cross x Hello Kitty collectible item\, while supplies last!  Get a $15 e-gift card when you come to give blood September 21 – October 18. \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/45545-45545/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTSTAMP:20260814T152004Z
CREATED:20260814T145755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T152004Z
UID:44280-1790985600-1791071999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Household Hazardous Waste Collection
DESCRIPTION:PrintIllinois EPA Director James Jennings is announcing Fall Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) one-day collection events that will be held in eight communities throughout Illinois.  These collection events are co-sponsored by units of local government and provide residents the opportunity to safely dispose of unused or leftover hazardous products commonly found in homes\, at no cost. \nPre-registration is required for all Fall 2026 collections.  Residents participating are encouraged to bring chemical cleaners\, oil-based paints\, thinners\, antifreeze\, motor oil\, gasoline\, kerosene\, weed killers\, insecticides\, and pesticides\, and other similar hazardous household products.  Fluorescent and other high-intensity discharge lamps may also be brought to the collections.  ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED include latex paint\, explosives\, propane tanks\, fire extinguishers\, smoke detectors\, agricultural chemicals\, and business wastes.  A complete list of wastes that are and are not accepted is available online at https://epa.illinois.gov/topics/waste-management/waste-disposal/household-hazardous-waste/acceptable-wastes.html. \nOur area collection will take place in Mattoon on Saturday\, October 3\, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.\, at the \nColes County Memorial Airport \n432 Airport Road \nMattoon\, IL  61938 \nFor more information about the Mattoon event\, contact the Coles County Regional Planning & Development Commission at 217-348-0521 \nIllinois EPA provides the following tips to safely transport household hazardous waste: \n\nPack HHW items in a disposable box to avoid spilling during transport.\nKeep like chemicals together and separate unlike chemicals.\nSecure lids and make sure containers are not leaking.\nPlace box(es) in the empty trunk or storage compartment of your vehicle\, away from passengers.\nRemain in vehicle at the collection site.  On-site personnel will remove the HHW from your vehicle.\n\nFor questions concerning the Illinois EPA’s one-day or long-term collections\, please contact the Illinois EPA Materials Management Unit at 217-524-3300.  The HHW collection schedule is also available on the Illinois EPA website at https://epa.illinois.gov/topics/waste-management/waste-disposal/household-hazardous-waste/collections.html.  Illinois EPA HHW collections continue to be contactless for the safety of participants and workers.  Collection events are funded through the Illinois EPA’s Solid Waste Management Fund. \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44280-household-hazardous-waste-collection/
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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
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UID:45615-1790985600-1791071999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Bahrns Memorial Golf Outing
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/45615-bahrns-memorial-golf-outing-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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UID:37067-1791590400-1791676799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:On-Site Microchipping at E.A.R.S.
DESCRIPTION:Print \nOn-site microchipping at the EARS office in Effingham. \n10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon\, on Saturday\, October 10. \nNo appointment needed. \nNo geography or number limit. \nNo cost * But freewill donations are appreciated.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/37067-on-site-microchipping-at-e-a-r-s-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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UID:37697-1791590400-1791676799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham Farmer’s Market
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday\, from May 30th through October 31st.  The Market will be open from 8:00 – Noon on the old courthouse lawn. \nThere will be fresh produce\, baked goods\, plants\, and flowers\, as well as arts and crafts.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/37697-37697/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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UID:39006-1791590400-1791676799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Homesteaders Market
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/39006-homesteaders-market-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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UID:43676-1791590400-1791676799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Car Show at Shelbyville Scarecrow Daze
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43676-car-show-at-shelbyville-scarecrow-daze/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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