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SUMMARY:Big Bucks Bingo for CASA
DESCRIPTION:Print \nJoin CASA for Kids for a fun-filled night of bingo while supporting children in our community!  Every dollar raised supports CASA volunteers who advocate for kids who need a voice in foster care. \nGrab your seats before they’re gone!  Reserve your spot at https://checkout.page/s/gWF8wyeNAv9b3 or visit casa4change.org \nThank you to our sponsor\, Dieterich Bank\, for helping make this night possible.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261122
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SUMMARY:All I Want For Christmas - Craft & Vendor Show
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261122
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SUMMARY:Holiday Artisan & Vendor Market in Dieterich
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49580-holiday-artisan-vendor-market-in-dieterich-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261124
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SUMMARY:Grief Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:PrintThere will be Grief Support Group meetings on Tuesday evenings at 6:15\, through the Fall and early Winter. \nThese will be held at the St Anthony Parish Center\, located at 101 East Virginia Avenue in Effingham. \nAnyone is welcome to come. \nCall the parish office at 217-347-7129 with questions.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47381-47381/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261129
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SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries – November Distributions
DESCRIPTION:PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries Distribution Dates in November: \nTuesday\, November 3rd\, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nTuesday\, November 10th\, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nWednesday\, November 11th\, from Noon – 2:00 pm\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nSaturday\, November 14\, from 9:00 – 11:15 am\, Mason\, located at 861 E. Washington ( Mason Civic Center)\, serving groceries \nWednesday\, November 18th\, from Noon – 2:00 pm\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nSaturday\, November 28th\, from 8:30 am – Noon\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nCall 217-868-5293 to sign up\nOr\nGo online and set a time that works best for you at www.my-christian-space.com \n 
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261202
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SUMMARY:Grief Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:PrintThere will be Grief Support Group meetings on Tuesday evenings at 6:15\, through the Fall and early Winter. \nThese will be held at the St Anthony Parish Center\, located at 101 East Virginia Avenue in Effingham. \nAnyone is welcome to come. \nCall the parish office at 217-347-7129 with questions.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47383-47383/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261204
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SUMMARY:10 Ways To Survive The Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Print  \n \n10 WAYS TO SURVIVE THE HOLIDAYS by Don Zolidis is being produced by special arrangement with Stage Partners http://www.yourstagepartners.com \nOn Friday\, December 4th\, the doors for the dinner open at 5:30 and dinner starts at 6:00PM.  Dinner is being catered by Deb’s Catering of Altamont.  Show-only tickets are available and will be sold at the door.  Show-only doors open at 6:30.  Curtain on Friday is at 7:00PM.  All dinner tickets are $45 and must be purchased in advance and include show admission. \nMenu: \nAngel chicken and roast beef | Gourmet carrots and green beans |\nTwice baked potato casserole | Tossed salad | Fruit cobbler crisp | Tea and lemonade. \nSaturday December 5th – Doors open at 6:30 and curtain will be at 7:00PM\nSunday December 6th – Doors open 1:30PM and the curtain goes up at 2:00PM. \nAll dinner tickets are $45 (includes show ticket) and all show tickets are $20.  Tickets can be purchased at Effingham Elks\, Effingham Shipping\, Jansen Computers in T-Town and at the door on the night of the performance.  Tickets are General Admission – no reserved seats. \nThis year’s holiday donation will go to the Effingham County Humane Society. \nTickets are available at the Effingham Elks (2102 S Banker St\, Effingham) and Jansen Computers (101 W Main St.\, Teutopolis).  For ticket info you can also call 812-783-0853‬. \nYou can visit our website at 3chicksandastage.com or find us on Facebook.
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SUMMARY:Effingham Community Christmas Concerts - Museum and Cross
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261206
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SUMMARY:Christmas Walk - Altamont Garden Club
DESCRIPTION:PrintSAVE THE DATE: \nThe Altamont Garden Club is planning a Christmas Walk on Sunday\, December 6. \nMake plans to enjoy a tour of the inside of 5 beautifully-decorated homes in Altamont. \nThe day will conclude at the First United Methodist Church in Altamont with music provided by the Altamont Community Choir. \nMore details to come
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261206
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UID:49062-1796515200-1796601599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Open House - Effingham County Museum
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49062-christmas-open-house-effingham-county-museum/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261207
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SUMMARY:FISH HOLIDAY AT HOME
DESCRIPTION:PrintFISH HOLIDAY AT HOME 2026\n(formerly The Christmas Store for Senior and Disabled)\nEffingham County Senior/Disabled Citizens \n  \nGENERAL UPDATE: \nEffingham County FISH volunteers will collect\, pack and deliver senior citizens food bags along with small Christmas items the week of December 6 through 11. \nMany of these Effingham County citizens may be alone during this joyous season. We wish to help make their Christmas a little brighter. \n  \nREGISTRATION: \nApplications will be available November 1 through 22 at the FISH Service Center\, Catholic Charities\, Effingham Hi-Rise Office\, Burton Devore\, Slate Creek\, CEFS Outreach Office\, and Village Apartments. \n  \nDONATION INFORMATION: \nLast year\, 289 Effingham County Senior/Disabled Citizens received a grocery bag of non-perishable food\, a half ham or 4 frozen chicken breasts\, gift card for perishable food\, a hand-made Christmas stocking filled with Christmas gifts\, and a bag of personal and cleaning items. \nIt takes many donations to make these gifts possible.  If you\, your organization\, or business would host a food and/or small gift drive for these special Effingham Citizens\, please contact Karen at 217-821-0722. \n  \nNEEDED: \nIndividual serve meals\, small portion foods\, diabetic and gluten free food items.\nMonetary donations will help purchase the meat and the grocery gift cards.\nPlease contact Karen at 217-821-0722 to coordinate your collection. \n  \nVOLUNTEER NEEDS: \nMonday\, December 7 – Thursday\, December 10 at 9am \nFood sorting and bag packing at the FISH Service Center. \nFriday\, December 11 from 9am to noon \nDeliver Christmas bags\, food and gifts. \nFriday\, December 11 – 1pm to finish; \nSort and set-up used toys\, Christmas decorations\, coats \nSaturday\, December 12 – 8am-1:30pm \nFISH Warehouse open to distribute used toys\, Christmas décor\, coats.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49690-fish-holiday-at-home/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261209
DTSTAMP:20260922T203123Z
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UID:47385-1796688000-1796774399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Grief Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:PrintThere will be Grief Support Group meetings on Tuesday evenings at 6:15\, through the Fall and early Winter. \nThese will be held at the St Anthony Parish Center\, located at 101 East Virginia Avenue in Effingham. \nAnyone is welcome to come. \nCall the parish office at 217-347-7129 with questions.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47385-47385/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261216
DTSTAMP:20260922T203129Z
CREATED:20260922T202851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T203129Z
UID:47387-1797292800-1797379199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Grief Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:PrintThere will be Grief Support Group meetings on Tuesday evenings at 6:15\, through the Fall and early Winter. \nThese will be held at the St Anthony Parish Center\, located at 101 East Virginia Avenue in Effingham. \nAnyone is welcome to come. \nCall the parish office at 217-347-7129 with questions.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47387-47387/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270204
DTSTAMP:20260911T151006Z
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SUMMARY:Effingham Preschool Round Up
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46545-effingham-preschool-round-up-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270311
DTSTAMP:20260911T151115Z
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UID:46547-1804550400-1804723199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham Preschool Round Up
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46547-effingham-preschool-round-up-5/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270408
DTSTAMP:20260911T151201Z
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UID:46549-1806969600-1807142399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham Preschool Round Up
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46549-effingham-preschool-round-up-6/
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