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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives
DESCRIPTION:PrintRed Cross Blood Drives in August:   \n8/6\, Thursday\, Knights of Columbus Hall – Newton\, Noon – 5:30 PM \n8/11\, Tuesday\, Grace United Methodist Church – Fellowship Hall\, Neoga\, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n8/13\, Thursday\, Flora Church of the Nazarene – Gym\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n8/16\, Sunday\, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club – Parish Hall\, 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM \n8/17\, Monday\, St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church – Parish Center\, Sainte Marie\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n8/18\, Tuesday\, Mason Christian Church Annex – Gym\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n8/20\, Thursday\, Oblong Municipal Building – Main\, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n8/25\, Tuesday\, J&J Gaming-1300 Building – Conference Room\, Effingham\, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n8/26\, Wednesday\, Dieterich High School – Cafeteria\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n8/27\, Thursday\, Neal Center YMCA – gym\, Toledo\, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM \n8/31\, Monday\, Clay City High School – Gym\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nCome to give blood in August for a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email.  Terms:  rcblood.org/August. \n\n\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/43593-43593/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260827
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SUMMARY:Wednesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nTeutopolis at St. Anthony\, 7 p.m. Listen on Classic Hits 97.9 XFM  \nWebber Township at South Central\, 4:30 p.m. \nBoys Golf \nTeutopolis at Richland County\, 4 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Flora\, 4 p.m. \nGolf \nDieterich at Oblong\, 4 p.m. \nDieterich at Richland County\, 4 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Flora\, 4 p.m. \nSoccer \nEffingham\, Teutopolis at Charleston Red and Gold Tournament\, 4:30 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nGolf \nMattoon at Teutopolis\, 4 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nTeutopolis at Sacred Heart\, 4:15 p.m. \nBrownstown/St. Elmo at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nCross Country \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Shelbyville\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nSt. Anthony at Flora\, 4:30 p.m. \nIuka at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nBoys Golf \nMattoon at Teutopolis\, 4 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nChicago Cubs at Arizona\, 2:40 p.m. \nBaltimore at St. Louis\, 6:45 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44822-wednesdays-schedule-77/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260812T164327Z
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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/44109-44109/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260824T235139Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Carnival at Fayette County Fairgrounds
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Fayette County Fair is hosting a Pop-Up Carnival at the Fairgrounds\, Wednesday through Sunday. \nThis event from Swyear Amusements is the largest carnival to ever be in Fayette County! \nThe dates are from Wednesday\, August 26\, through Sunday\, August 30. \nSchedule: \nWednesday:  5-9 p.m. \nThursday\, 5-9 p.m. \nFriday\, 5-10 p.m. \nSaturday\, 1-5 p.m.  \nSaturday\, 6-10 p.m. \nSunday\, 1-6 p.m. \nThere will be two Concession Trailers open\, with corndogs\, shake-ups\, funnel cakes\, elephant ears\, nachos\, etc. \nThere will be rides for all ages\, with 17 in total\, including a 70′ Ferris Wheel. \n      \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44938-pop-up-carnival-at-fayette-county-fairgrounds/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTSTAMP:20260804T205551Z
CREATED:20260804T205359Z
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives
DESCRIPTION:PrintRed Cross Blood Drives in August:   \n8/6\, Thursday\, Knights of Columbus Hall – Newton\, Noon – 5:30 PM \n8/11\, Tuesday\, Grace United Methodist Church – Fellowship Hall\, Neoga\, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n8/13\, Thursday\, Flora Church of the Nazarene – Gym\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n8/16\, Sunday\, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club – Parish Hall\, 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM \n8/17\, Monday\, St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church – Parish Center\, Sainte Marie\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n8/18\, Tuesday\, Mason Christian Church Annex – Gym\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n8/20\, Thursday\, Oblong Municipal Building – Main\, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n8/25\, Tuesday\, J&J Gaming-1300 Building – Conference Room\, Effingham\, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n8/26\, Wednesday\, Dieterich High School – Cafeteria\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n8/27\, Thursday\, Neal Center YMCA – gym\, Toledo\, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM \n8/31\, Monday\, Clay City High School – Gym\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nCome to give blood in August for a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email.  Terms:  rcblood.org/August. \n\n\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/43595-43595/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260828
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Conflict in Iran
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library will host a program titled “Understanding the Conflict in Iran” – with Ryan Ervin\, on Thursday\, August 27th\, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. \nYou can gain a deeper understanding of the war involving Iran.  Ryan Ervin will examine the conflict’s history\, recent developments\, and its global implications. \nRegistration is 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/44468-understanding-the-conflict-in-iran/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTSTAMP:20260823T133232Z
CREATED:20260823T133232Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nWayne City at Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 4:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nCentralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nCross Country \nTeutopolis at Sullivan\, 4:30 p.m. \nBoys Golf \nNewton\, Teutopolis\, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Casey-Westfield\, 4 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Flora\, 4 p.m. \nGirls Golf \nSt. Anthony at Oblong\, 4 p.m. \nCharleston\, Mount Zion at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoccer \nEffingham\, Newton\, Teutopolis at Charleston Red and Gold Tournament\, 4:30 p.m. \nSt. Anthony at Altamont Tournament\, TBA \nTennis \nFairfield at Newton\, 4 p.m. \nVolleyball \nEffingham at Newton\, 5 p.m. \nSouth Central at St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. \nAltamont at Carlyle\, 5 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Dieterich\, 6 p.m. \nSullivan at Neoga\, 6 p.m. \nCumberland at North Clay\, 6 p.m. \nVandalia at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 6:15 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Central A&M\, 5 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nBoys Golf \nSt. Anthony at Oblong\, 4 p.m. \nFRESHMEN \nFootball \nNewton at Paris\, 6 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nTaylorville at St. Anthony\, 4:30 p.m. \nSt. Anthony at Teutopolis (B game)\, 4:30 p.m. \nBrownstown/St. Elmo at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nDieterich at Effingham Sacred Heart\, 4:30 p.m. \nCumberland at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nEffingham at Paris Crestwood\, 4:30 p.m. \nSt. Anthony at Taylorville\, 4:30 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Pana\, 4:30 p.m. \nCisne at Dieterich\, 4:30 p.m. \nNeoga at St. John’s Lutheran\, 4:30 p.m. \nNorth Clay at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 4:30 p.m. \nSouth Central at Patoka\, 4:30 p.m. \nVandalia at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Cumberland\, 4:30 p.m. \nSigel St. Michael at Okaw Valley/Findlay\, 4:30 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nBaltimore at St. Louis\, 1:15 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44824-thursdays-schedule-74/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTSTAMP:20260702T155720Z
CREATED:20260702T155631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T155720Z
UID:41659-1787875200-1787961599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Crouch Art on Display at Library
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/41659-41659/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTSTAMP:20260824T150558Z
CREATED:20260823T133354Z
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SUMMARY:Friday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nBrownstown/St. Elmo at St. Anthony\, 4:30 p.m. \nAltamont at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at South Central\, 4:30 p.m. \nNeoga at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4:30 p.m. \nCross Country \nTeutopolis at Acklin Invitational at Paris\, 8:30 a.m. \nFootball \nMount Carmel at Effingham\, 7 p.m. Listen on Classic Hits 97.9 XFM \nTrenton Wesclin at Newton\, 7 p.m. \nVilla Grove at Cumberland\, 7 p.m. \nBoys Golf \nSt. Anthony at Edwardsville Invitational\, 1 p.m. \nGirls Golf \nTeutopolis\, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Brookhill Shootout\, Centennial\, 1 p.m. \nGolf \nDieterich\, Ramsey\, Olney at Altamont\, 4 p.m. \nSoccer \nSt. Anthony at Altamont Tournament\, TBA \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nBoys Golf \nSt. Anthony at Tuscola\, 4 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nSt. Anthony\, Teutopolis at Greenville Tournament\, TBA \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at St. Anthony (B game)\, 4:30 p.m. \nAltamont at Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 4:30 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4:30 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nNewton St. Thomas at Dieterich\, TIME CHANGED TO 4 P.M. \nSoftball \nAltamont at Sigel St. Michael\, 4:30 p.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4:30 p.m. \nNASCAR \nWawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona\, 6 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nCincinnati at Chicago Cubs\, 1:20 p.m. \nPittsburgh at St. Louis\, 7:15 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44826-fridays-schedule-74/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTSTAMP:20260825T002240Z
CREATED:20260825T000811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T002240Z
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SUMMARY:Convoyin' At The Crossroads
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Central Illinois Truck Convoy & Mae’s Miracle have a BIG day planned for Saturday\, August 29th.  It’s being hosted at the Effingham County Fairgrounds in Altamont\, and you won’t want to miss a minute!  Here’s what you need to know: \n8:30 AM — Truck Registration Opens\nGet your truck registered and ready to roll! \n10:45 AM — Mae’s Miracle Speaker\nHear from a special guest representing Mae’s Miracle and learn more about the mission we’re coming together to support. \n11:00 AM–Noon — LIVE AUCTION\nCome ready to bid! All for a great cause. \nNoon–1:00 PM — Food\, Family & Fun\nWe’ve built in extra time in case the auction runs over\, plus time to grab some food or a drink from our food vendors and enjoy the family activities before the convoy rolls out. \n1:00 PM — SEMI TRUCK CONVOY DEPARTS\nTime to fire up those engines! Our semi trucks will hit the road for the Central IL Truck Convoy. \n5:00 PM — CONCERT GATES OPEN\nThe evening kicks off with live music from Wes Bayliss & Laila Smith!\nFREE CONCERT — NO TICKET REQUIRED! \nGood-will donations will benefit Central IL Truck Convoy & Mae’s Miracle. \nBring the family.  Bring your friends.  Bring your truck.  And come spend the day with us! \nConvoyin’ at the Crossroads \nOne day.  One mission.  One Shot to Live. \nMore information is at the Facebook Page of Central Illinois Truck Convoy \n \nWe have an INCREDIBLE lineup of items coming to the Live Auction at Convoyin’ At The Crossroads! 🚛🇺🇸\nThere is truly something for EVERYONE — from truck-themed signs and coolers to jewelry\, Cardinals tickets\, quilts\, furniture\, tools\, a vacation package\, and even WHOLE PIGS! 🐷🔥\nAnd the best part? Your support helps us raise money for an incredible cause! ❤️\n🔨 LIVE AUCTION ITEMS:\n🚗 Chemical Guys 16-Piece Car Wash & Detailing Kit\nDonated by Sidney Huelsing\n💎 Diamond Earring Set\nDonated by Weber Jewelry\n🧖‍♀️ The Skin Refinery Gift Basket + $50 Gift Card\nIncludes blanket\, body butter & scrub\, tea\, mug\, frame\, eye mask\, Epsom salt\, washcloth & more\nDonated by Madison Niebrugge\n💆‍♀️ Headspa Basket + Gift Card\nIncludes Aluram shampoo & conditioner\, hairspray\, satin pillowcase\, hair towel\, brush\, clip & more\nDonated by Elite Hair Studio\n🏖️ 7-Night Vacation Package\nWinner pays only transportation to get there — by car or plane!\nDonated by Chris Whitely — Pilson Auto Centers\n💡 Central IL Truck Convoy Light-Up Sign\nDonated by Hints Laser & Engraving\n🇺🇸 Flag/Semi Metal Sign — Powder Coated\nDonated by Andrew Dial — Jedco / Ashley Huelsing\n🦅 250th Anniversary Eagle Metal Sign — Powder Coated\nDonated by Andrew Dial — Jedco / Ashley Huelsing\n🧺 The Wood Shop Gift Basket\nMilling spice blend\, “Wine Taste Daily” jar\, coasters\, garnish set\, floral\, smoked whiskey glaze & soppressata\nDonated by The Wood Shop — Shelbyville\, IL\n🧰 Snap-On Tools Bundle\nLarge vest\, 2XL vest\, tote bag & 2 coffee mugs\nDonated by Snap-On Tools\n🥩 Boos Butcher Block Bundle\nBoard soap\, knife\, sourdough starter kit\, towel & cookbook\nDonated by Boos Butcher Block\n🧵 250th Anniversary Quilt\nDonated by Huelsing Trucking\n🔪 Checkered Cutting Board\nDonated by Huelsing Trucking\n🧊 YETI Cooler + 2 YETI Jugs\nDonated by Huelsing Trucking\n🧊 YETI Beverage Tub\nDonated by Huelsing Trucking\n🩷 Casemate Cooler — Pink Bow\nDonated by Sidney Huelsing\n💜 Casemate Cooler — Purple Iridescent\nDonated by Sidney Huelsing\n🔊 Turtlebox\nDonated by Sidney Huelsing\n🍳 Ninja Air Fryer\nDonated by Becky Kinman\n☕ Coffee Maker\nDonated by Becky Kinman\n🛠️ Milwaukee M18 ¼” Impact Driver\nDonated by Niebrugge Lumber\n🇺🇸 September 11th — 25 Years Flag Sign\nDonated by Ross & Jen Wilson\n🇺🇸 4th of July Quilt\nDonated by Laura Baur\n⚾ St. Louis Cardinals Purse Bundle\nIncludes 4 Field Box Tickets to a 2027 game\, Cardinals Margaritaville hat\, mechanic shirt XL & blue jersey XL — $320 value!\nDonated by The St. Louis Cardinals\n⚾ St. Louis Cardinals Basket\nIncludes 4 Field Box Tickets to a 2027 game\, baseball glove\, red shirt M\, blue hooded jersey M & Margaritaville hat — $320 value!\nDonated by The St. Louis Cardinals\n🚛 Central IL Truck Convoy Cornhole Boards — Finn Greenwood\nDonated by Huelsing Trucking\n💡 Light-Up Kenworth Sign\nDonated by Higgs Welding\n💡 Light-Up Peterbilt Sign\nDonated by Higgs Welding\n🧊 Higgs Welding Cooler + DCP Semi\nDonated by Higgs Welding\n🇺🇸 250th Anniversary Cornhole Board\nDonated by Huelsing Trucking\n🐷 WHOLE PIG\nPig donated by Tyler Bennett & Ryan Edgers\nProcessing by Scott Huelsing at Howes Custom Processing in Cowden\, IL\n🐷 WHOLE PIG\nDonated by Derk Friese & Howes Custom Processing — Cowden\, IL\n🪑 Amish Glider — Polywood\nDonated by Huelsing Trucking\n🔥 33 LIVE AUCTION ITEMS! 🔥 \nAlso\, our Silent Auction is going to be PACKED with amazing items\, gift baskets\, experiences\, gift cards\, and more! 🎁🚛🇺🇸\n⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM\nHere’s just a look at what you’ll find 👇\n🕯️ Candle Baskets — several to choose from\, valued up to $75\n💅 $100 Angel Nails Gift Card\n💇‍♀️ 2 × $50 Ginger Ale’s Gift Cards\n🍷 Wine + $50 Gift Card from The Take Off\n🛋️ $100 Wright’s Furniture Gift Card\n🍗 $250 Lickin’ My Chicken Pullin’ My Pork Gift Card\n🧸 Simply Yours Squishies Basket — $100 value\n💐 Burkland’s Florist Wreath — $60 value\n🍰 Baking Basket + Engraved Convoy Baking Dish\n🧀 Engraved Convoy Charcuterie Board\n🎟️ 4 Passes to The Magic House\n🌿 4 Passes to the Botanical Gardens\n🎁 Betsey’s Boutique Gift Basket — $100 value\n🧶 Knit Quilt — $75 value\n🎲 Jedco Board Game\n🌶️ Chili’s Gift Cards\n🛍️ Buchheit Gift Card\n⛳ Tabletop Cornhole Game\n🏡 Welcome Sign\n🛠️ 49-Piece Impact Driver Bit Set\n🔪 Knife Set\n🍿 Movie Night Baskets\n☕ Coffee Bar Basket\n🎲 Game Night Basket loaded with games!\n🔥 S’mores Baskets\n🔫 X-Shot Insanity Nerf Gun\n🏈 Football Basket\n🥃 Bourbon + Lottery Ticket Basket\n🍹 Margarita Baskets\n💄 Free Makeup Lesson from The Loren Edit\n🥃 Liquor Basket from The Brew Bank\n💇‍♀️ The Emerald Room Hair Care Basket + $65 Shine Gloss Treatment\n🍔 Long John Silver’s Coupons + Gift Card\n📖 Bible Journaling Basket\n🎟️ 2 Crayola Experience Tickets — Orlando\n🥞 Cracker Barrel $50 Dining Package\n🌊 Lake Life Bundle — $100 value\n🏋️ The Zone 3-Month Membership + Shirt — $130 value\n🏋️ The Zone 6-Month Membership + Shirt — $200 value\n🧋 SIX McAlister’s 30-Day Tea Passes — $90 value EACH!\n🥃 Decanter Set — $100 value\n🚛 Trucking/Convoy Sign\n🍪 “Stay Away & Bake Awhile” Basket\n🥃 Crown Royal Basket\n🥃 McGillicuddy’s Basket\n🍹 Malibu & Vodka Basket\n🔥 Fireball Basket\n🍹 Margarita Basket\n…and MORE! 🔥\nThat’s 59 SILENT AUCTION ITEMS — and we’re so grateful to every business\, family\, and individual who donated to make this auction possible! ❤️\n🎯 Come early. Browse the tables. Find your favorites. Get your bids in. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44965-convoyin-at-the-crossroads/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTSTAMP:20260511T202920Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTSTAMP:20260804T152034Z
CREATED:20260804T151944Z
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SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions
DESCRIPTION:PrintHere are the next dates for Enduring Freedom Ministries free distributions: \nTuesday\, August 4\, from 4-6 p.m.\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries\, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school) \nSaturday\, August 8\, from 9-11:15 a.m.\, with groceries\, Mason location at 861 E. Washington (Mason Civic Center) \nTuesday\, August 11\, from 4-6 p.m.\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries\, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school) \nWednesday\, August 12\, from noon-2 p.m.\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries\, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school) \nWednesday\, August 19\, from noon-2 p.m.\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries\, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school) \nSaturday\, August 29 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries\, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school) \nPhone 217-240-0059 or 217-868-5293 to sign up or go online and set a time that works best for you at www.my-christian-space.com
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43552-43552/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTSTAMP:20260824T180455Z
CREATED:20260823T133515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T180455Z
UID:44828-1787961600-1788047999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nWooden Bat tournament  \nat Teutopolis  \nGame 1- Teutopolis vs North Clay\, 9 am \nGame 2- Effingham St. Anthony vs Dieterich 11 a.m. \nGame 3- Loser game 1 vs Loser game 2 1 pm (3rd place) \nGame 4- Winner game 1 vs winner game 2 3 pm (Championship) Listen on Classic Hits 97.9 XFM \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Neoga\, 10 a.m. \nCross Country \nEffingham\, Cumberland\, Dieterich\, Neoga at Doc Acklin Invitational at Paris\, 8:30 a.m. \nSt. Anthony at St. Thomas More Invitational\, 9 a.m. \nAltamont at Clinton Light It Up Invitational\, 7 p.m. \nNewton\, North Clay at Tom Wickham Invite at Fairfield\, 9:30 a.m. \nNeoga at Paris\, 9 a.m. \nBoys Golf \nSt. Anthony at Edwardsville Invitational\, 1 p.m. \nSoccer \nEffingham\, Newton\, Teutopolis at Charleston Red and Gold Tournament\, TBA \nGirls Tennis \nEffingham\, Teutopolis at St. Anthony Invitational\, 9 a.m. \nVolleyball \nNeoga at 5th Annual Charles Scanavino Tournament at Warrensburg-Latham\, 9 a.m. \nNewton\, North Clay at Fairfield Mule KO Classic\, TBA \nSouth Central at Bearcat Bash-Christopher\, 6 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY/FRESHMAN \nBaseball \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Neoga\, 10 a.m. \nTennis \nTeutopolis at St. Anthony Invitational\, 9 a.m. \nVolleyball \nAltamont at Pana\, 9:30 a.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Pana (freshman)\, 9 a.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nSt. Anthony\, Teutopolis at Greenville Tournament\, TBA \nHighland\, Marion\, Olney at Effingham Invitational\, TBA \nSigel St. Michael at St. Anthony (B game)\, 10 a.m. \nSullivan at Neoga (DH)\, 10 a.m. \nCross Country \nSt. Anthony\, Effingham\, Dieterich\, Sigel St. Michael\, Teutopolis\, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Pana\, 9 a.m. at Cumberland Invitational\, 9 a.m. \nSoftball \nTeutopolis\, Flora at Effingham Round Robin\, 10 a.m. \nDieterich\, Vandalia\, Selmaville at SCMS Tournament at Kinmundy\, 9 a.m. \nSullivan at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 10 a.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nCincinnati at Chicago Cubs\, 1:20 p.m. \nPittsburgh at St. Louis\, 1:15 p.m. \nNASCAR \nCoke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona Speedway\, 5:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44828-saturdays-schedule-77/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTSTAMP:20260824T235852Z
CREATED:20260824T235832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T235852Z
UID:44962-1787961600-1788047999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Shari Hall - Memorial Ride
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44962-shari-hall-memorial-ride/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260803T165604Z
CREATED:20260803T162807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T165604Z
UID:43454-1788048000-1788134399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Bethlehem Lutheran Church BBQ And Games
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43454-bethlehem-lutheran-church-bbq-and-games/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260824T150152Z
CREATED:20260823T133606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T150152Z
UID:44830-1788048000-1788134399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Sunday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nCincinnati at Chicago Cubs\, 2:10 p.m. \nPittsburgh at St. Louis\, 1:15 p.m. \nINDY CAR \nMilwaukee Mile Race 2 at Milwaukee\, 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44830-sundays-schedule-76/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260824T204526Z
CREATED:20260824T204227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T204526Z
UID:44931-1788048000-1788134399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Tractor & Truck Pull - Stewardson Lions Club
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44931-tractor-truck-pull-stewardson-lions-club-2/
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:20260831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260804T205555Z
CREATED:20260804T205426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T205555Z
UID:43597-1788134400-1788220799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives
DESCRIPTION:PrintRed Cross Blood Drives in August:   \n8/6\, Thursday\, Knights of Columbus Hall – Newton\, Noon – 5:30 PM \n8/11\, Tuesday\, Grace United Methodist Church – Fellowship Hall\, Neoga\, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n8/13\, Thursday\, Flora Church of the Nazarene – Gym\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n8/16\, Sunday\, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club – Parish Hall\, 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM \n8/17\, Monday\, St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church – Parish Center\, Sainte Marie\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n8/18\, Tuesday\, Mason Christian Church Annex – Gym\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n8/20\, Thursday\, Oblong Municipal Building – Main\, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n8/25\, Tuesday\, J&J Gaming-1300 Building – Conference Room\, Effingham\, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n8/26\, Wednesday\, Dieterich High School – Cafeteria\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n8/27\, Thursday\, Neal Center YMCA – gym\, Toledo\, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM \n8/31\, Monday\, Clay City High School – Gym\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nCome to give blood in August for a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email.  Terms:  rcblood.org/August. \n\n\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/43597-43597/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260903
DTSTAMP:20260817T144821Z
CREATED:20260814T155949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T144821Z
UID:44300-1788307200-1788393599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Free Community STEM Night
DESCRIPTION:Print\n\nHave you ever wanted to create something with a 3D printer?  Now’s your chance!  Join us on Wednesday\, September 2\, from 5:00–7:00 PM at the Innovation Center\, Room 130 in the Effingham Technology Center for a FREE beginner-friendly STEM Night where you’ll learn the basics of Tinkercad and Bambu 3D printing. \n\nDuring this hands-on workshop\, you’ll:\n\n– Learn to design simple 3D objects using Tinkercad\n– See how Bambu 3D printers bring your designs to life\n– Take home your own custom 3D-printed bookmark or bag tag!\n\n\nThis class is perfect for beginners of all ages!  Participants under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\n\n\nOur instructors\, Cody McQueen and Matt Ogle\, bring years of experience and a passion for making 3D design fun\, engaging\, and easy to learn. \n\n\n\n\n\nBring a laptop and/or a flash drive if you’d like (both are optional). \n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\nEffingham Technology Center\n\nInnovation Center – Room 130\n1201 Althoff Drive\nEffingham\, IL 62401\n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of creativity\, technology\, and hands-on learning! \n\n\n\n\nRegistration is FREE\, but space is limited\, so register today at: https://learn.lakelandcollege.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=16434011&selectedProgramAreaId=1018469&selectedProgramStreamId=
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44300-44300/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTSTAMP:20260812T164333Z
CREATED:20260812T164202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T164333Z
UID:44111-1788307200-1788739199@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/44111-44111/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTSTAMP:20260511T202925Z
CREATED:20260511T202415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T202925Z
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTSTAMP:20260805T161855Z
CREATED:20260805T155330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T161855Z
UID:43684-1788566400-1788652799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Firehouse Jeep Fling
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43684-firehouse-jeep-fling/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTSTAMP:20260817T150534Z
CREATED:20260817T150409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T150534Z
UID:44423-1788566400-1788652799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Town Wide Rummage Sales in Strasburg
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44423-town-wide-rummage-sales-in-strasburg/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTSTAMP:20260817T165227Z
CREATED:20260817T162701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T165227Z
UID:44428-1788652800-1788739199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Teutopolis Monastery Museum
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Teutopolis Monastery Museum will be open to visitors on Sunday\, September 6\, with 38 small rooms of displays open to visitors.  The hours are from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m.  We recommend you come early to see the many unique and interesting articles on display! \nAdmission for adults is $5.00 and $1.00 for children. \nThe Museum is located on the second floor in the former Franciscan Novitiate building\, which is located behind St. Francis Church in Teutopolis.  An elevator is available for visitors who have difficulty with stairs. \nBesides its collection of articles used by the Franciscan Friars\, the Museum is also known for Bibles and books in different languages\, some from the 1700’s.  The “pioneer wing” features items used by early Teutopolis pioneers\, including furniture\, clocks\, quilts\, toys\, and various household and grocery store items.  These articles are on display in the former “cells” or bedrooms of the Novices. \nVolunteers are available along the tour to explain the displays and assist visitors. \nAlso open to visitors are the basement where many small farm tools are displayed\, the Mausoleum where 79 Franciscan Friars are interred\, and St. Francis Church\, with stained glass windows depicting events in the life of St. Francis of Assisi. \nSpecial group tours for adults or school groups can be arranged on days other than the scheduled Sunday openings. Call 217-961-6404 ext. 236\, leave a message\, and the call will be returned. \nRegular\, scheduled museum opening dates are the first Sunday of the months of April through November\, except holidays. \nFor more information go to the parish website:  stfrancischurch.com or to the town’s website\, Teutopolis.com and click on “Our Community”.  Follow us on Facebook this year as we recall the beginnings of the Museum in 1975-76.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44428-teutopolis-monastery-museum-6/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTSTAMP:20260812T164338Z
CREATED:20260812T164230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T164338Z
UID:44113-1788912000-1788998399@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/44113-44113/
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
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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
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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
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