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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
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SUMMARY:Cumberland County Fair
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43817-cumberland-county-fair-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTSTAMP:20260511T202908Z
CREATED:20260511T202256Z
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SUMMARY:Effingham Farmer’s Market
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday\, from May 30th through October 31st.  The Market will be open from 8:00 – Noon on the old courthouse lawn. \nThere will be fresh produce\, baked goods\, plants\, and flowers\, as well as arts and crafts.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/37681-37681/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTSTAMP:20260708T165617Z
CREATED:20260708T165617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T165617Z
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SUMMARY:Kickball Tournament - Christopher B. Donaldson Memorial Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/42015-kickball-tournament-christopher-b-donaldson-memorial-foundation/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTSTAMP:20260728T164944Z
CREATED:20260728T164832Z
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SUMMARY:Illinois Run For The Fallen
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43158-illinois-run-for-the-fallen/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTSTAMP:20260803T151014Z
CREATED:20260803T144514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T151014Z
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SUMMARY:Treasure Market at V.S.M.
DESCRIPTION:Print \nFor those with a booth\, bring your own tables for set up.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43445-treasure-market-at-v-s-m-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTSTAMP:20260803T174735Z
CREATED:20260803T172618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T174735Z
UID:43469-1786752000-1786838399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Sisters in Christ Ladies Day Event
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Sisters in Christ Ladies Day Event will be on Saturday\, August 15\, from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm.  This will be at Evergreen Christian Church\, located at 1875 N. Broadway in Salem. \nDoors open at 8:00 am with registration and a light breakfast. \nSpeaker Sarah Robinette will provide a dynamic message. \nTickets are $20.  Make checks payable to First Christian Church. \nContact Rae DeLao at 618-548-2625 for more information. \nJoin us for a day of fellowship\, worship\, and inspiration!
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43469-sisters-in-christ-ladies-day-event/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTSTAMP:20260814T160250Z
CREATED:20260805T135239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T160250Z
UID:43645-1786752000-1786838399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Golf \nEffingham\, Altamont\, Teutopolis at St. Anthony Invitational at Indian Springs Golf Course\, 9 a.m. \nGirls Golf \nSt. Anthony\, Effingham at Marquette Catholic Blastoff Tournament\, 1 p.m. CANCELLED \nTeutopolis at Alton Invitational\, 9 a.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nBoys Golf \nSt. Anthony Invitational at Indian Springs\, 8:30 a.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nRobinson Nuttall at St. Anthony (B innings after)\, 10 a.m. \n Altamont Opening Day Tournament \nGame 1 – Altamont vs Olney 8 a.m. \nGame 2- Olney vs Dieterich 10 a.m. \nCasey-Westfield at Neoga\, 9 a.m. \nKansas at Neoga\, 1 p.m. \nMount Zion at Teutopolis\, A&B games\, 10 a.m. \nNewton St. Thomas at Sigel St. Michael\, 9 a.m. \nTolono Unity at Teutopolis\, A&B games\, noon \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City Tournament\, TBA\, 9 a.m. \nCross Country \nDieterich\, Mattoon\, Discovery Christian at Effingham\, 8 a.m. \nSoftball \nSt. Anthony at Altamont Tournament\, \nGame 1- Altamont vs Sacred Heart \, 8 a.m. \nGame 2- Altamont vs St. Anthony\, 10 a.m. \nDieterich\, Teutopolis at Lawrenceville Parkview Round Robin\, 10 a.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City Tournament\, 9 a.m. \nShelbyville at Neoga\, 10 a.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Charleston (A&B DH)\, 9 a.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nSt. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs\, 1:20 p.m. \nNASCAR \nCookout 400 at Richmond Raceway\, 6 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43645-saturdays-schedule-75/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTSTAMP:20260807T180608Z
CREATED:20260807T175517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T180608Z
UID:43819-1786752000-1786838399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Cumberland County Fair
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43819-cumberland-county-fair-8/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTSTAMP:20260810T200421Z
CREATED:20260810T200329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T200421Z
UID:43918-1786752000-1786838399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:St. Peter Prairie Days Jeep Run
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43918-st-peter-prairie-days-jeep-run/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTSTAMP:20260812T152651Z
CREATED:20260812T151831Z
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UID:44091-1786752000-1786838399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Enchanted Effingham - Disney Classics Live in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Print \nCALLING ALL PRINCESSES\, HEROES\, SIDEKICKS\, AND EVEN A FEW VILLAINS!  Join us for Enchanted Effingham\, an unforgettable\, family-friendly concert featuring the timeless music of Disney! \nThis special event isn’t just a night of your favorite songs—it is the official launch and fundraiser for 4th Walls Productions\, Effingham’s brand-new hometown theatre.  Our mission is to bring high-quality musical theatre and professional-grade training to and for our local community. \nWhat to Expect: \n– The Music: An evening filled with beloved Disney music—the legendary songs that shaped generations and proved that dreams really do come true.  Featuring songs from: The Lion King\, The Little Mermaid\, Beauty and the Beast\, Frozen\, and much more!\n– The Talent: A unique\, powerhouse cast featuring seasoned\, professional Disney performers who will be singing stage side-by-side with our finest local talent.\n– The Purpose: The proceeds from this event will directly fund our first family friendly\, musical production to take place late Spring to early Summer 2027. \nCome dressed as your favorite Disney Character and walk the stage in the Disney Costume Parade at Intermission! \nEnjoy an evening of Disney music sung by performers who have professionally played all your favorite characters including Ariel\, Belle\, Nemo\, Cinderella\, Maleficent\, Rapunzel\, Kristoff\, and more!
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44091-enchanted-effingham-disney-classics-live-in-concert/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTSTAMP:20260728T162841Z
CREATED:20260728T161551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T162841Z
UID:43151-1786838400-1786924799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Rock For Kids Encore
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43151-rock-for-kids-encore/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTSTAMP:20260804T205511Z
CREATED:20260804T205047Z
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UID:43583-1786838400-1786924799@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/43583-43583/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260818
DTSTAMP:20260804T205517Z
CREATED:20260804T205142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T205517Z
UID:43585-1786924800-1787011199@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/43585-43585/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260818
DTSTAMP:20260817T145335Z
CREATED:20260813T154812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T145335Z
UID:44199-1786924800-1787011199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Monday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nMulberry Grove at Altamont\, TIME CHANGED TO 5 P.M. \nBoys Golf \nTeutopolis at Maroons Invitational at Robinson\, 1 p.m. \nNewton at Oblong\, 4 p.m. \nGirls Golf \nSt. Anthony\, Effingham\, Altamont\, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Meridian Early Bird Invitational\, 9 a.m at Charleston 9 Hole Scramble\, 4 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nCentralia at Effingham\, 4:15 p.m. \nSouth Central at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nSigel St. Michael at Dieterich\, 4:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Newton St. Thomas (B game)\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nEffingham at Charleston\, 4 p.m. \nMulberry Grove at St. Anthony\, 4:30 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Cumberland\, 4:30 p.m. \nSigel St. Michael at Dieterich\, 4:30 p.m. \nNeoga at Cerro Gordo\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at South Central\, 4:30 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nChicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs\, 7:05 p.m. \nSt. Louis at Cincinnati\, 5:40 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44199-mondays-schedule-73/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260819
DTSTAMP:20260804T205525Z
CREATED:20260804T205209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T205525Z
UID:43587-1787011200-1787097599@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/43587-43587/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260819
DTSTAMP:20260811T145021Z
CREATED:20260811T145021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T145021Z
UID:44004-1787011200-1787097599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nCentralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran at Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 4:30 p.m. \nOdin at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nBoys Golf \nSt. Anthony at Raider/Redbird Classic\, 1 p.m. \nNewton at Casey-Westfield\, 4 p.m. \nRamsey at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Decatur St. Teresa Bulldog Invitational\, 1 p.m. \nGirls Golf \nSt. Anthony\, Effingham at Teutopolis Invitational\, 2 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Charleston\, 4 p.m. \nGolf \nDieterich at Flora\, 4 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nBoys Golf \nSt. Anthony at Decatur St. Teresa Invitational\, 1 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Charleston\, 4 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nNeoga at Effingham Sacred Heart\, 4:30 p.m. \nSt. Anthony at Shelbyville Moulton\, B innings after\, 4:30 p.m. \nBrownstown/St. Elmo at Sigel St. Michael\, 4:30 p.m. \nDieterich at Jasper County\, 4:30 p.m. \nSelmaville at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Flora Floyd Henson\, (B game)\, 4:30 p.m. \nMattoon at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nMattoon at Effingham (DH)\, 4:15 p.m. \nSt. Anthony at Shelbyville Moulton\, 4:30 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4:30 p.m. \nJasper County at Dieterich\, 4:30 p.m. \nSigel St. Michael at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nOlney St. Joseph at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at Vandalia\, 4:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Flora Floyd Henson\, 4:30 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nChicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs\, 7:05 p.m. \nSt. Louis at Cincinnati\, 5:40 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44004-tuesdays-schedule-74/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260820
DTSTAMP:20260804T152028Z
CREATED:20260804T151908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T152028Z
UID:43550-1787097600-1787183999@www.thexradio.com
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/43550-43550/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260820
DTSTAMP:20260811T145248Z
CREATED:20260811T145248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T145248Z
UID:44006-1787097600-1787183999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Wednesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nNorth Clay at Odin\, 4:30 p.m. \nCentralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran at South Central\, 4:30 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nBoys Golf \nSt. Anthony at Richland County\, 4 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Flora\, 4 p.m. \nGirls Golf \nNorth Clay at Flora\, 4 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nPana at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Dieterich\, 4:30 p.m. \nVandalia at Teutopolis (B game)\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nNorth Clay at South Central\, 4:30 p.m. \nRamsey at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 4:30 p.m. \nCharleston at Teutopolis (A&B games)\, 4:30 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nChicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs\, 7:05 p.m. \nSt. Louis at Cincinnati\, 5:40 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44006-wednesdays-schedule-76/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260820
DTSTAMP:20260811T203803Z
CREATED:20260811T202344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T203803Z
UID:44023-1787097600-1787183999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Playdoh Playdate at Library
DESCRIPTION:PrintPlaydoh Playdate– from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.\, Wednesday\, August 19th\, at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library. \nBring your little ones for a fun-filled Play-Doh Playdate. \nNo Registration Required. \nAges 0-5. \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/44023-playdoh-playdate/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTSTAMP:20260812T164321Z
CREATED:20260812T164053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T164321Z
UID:44107-1787097600-1787529599@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/44107-44107/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTSTAMP:20260709T194332Z
CREATED:20260709T162243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T194332Z
UID:42120-1787184000-1787270399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Free 'Rural Roots' Concert in Newton
DESCRIPTION:PrintOn Thursday\, August 20th\, you can enjoy the ‘Rural Roots‘ Concert on the Square in Newton\, part of Poss Music Works Summer Concert Series!  Come out and enjoy a special summer evening with a FREE concert from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. \nThe grand finale of the summer concert series is the Mitchell Faulkner Band\, with high-energy crowdpleaser Snowbird Street Band also performing!  The show will be in the lot next to Joe’s Italian Foods & Pizza on the Square. \n– FREE entry\n– Bring your own chair\n \nThis Rural Roots concert is sponsored by the Embarras River Tourism Council. \nFacebook event details:  https://www.facebook.com/events/990652793320894
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/42120-free-rural-roots-concert-in-newton-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTSTAMP:20260804T205530Z
CREATED:20260804T205234Z
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UID:43589-1787184000-1787270399@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/43589-43589/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTSTAMP:20260810T164346Z
CREATED:20260810T154548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T164346Z
UID:43904-1787184000-1787270399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:'Rural Roots' Summer Concert on the Square in Newton
DESCRIPTION:Print \nPart of Poss Music Works Summer Concert Series – Newton’s ‘Rural Roots’ Summer Concert Series on the Square! \nJoe’s Pizza – Newton (lot to the south\, outdoor event) \nSponsored by Embarras River Tourism Council \nIn the lot next to Joe’s Italian Foods Pizza on the square\, come out to enjoy a special summer evening — our grand finale\, Mitchell Faulkner Band with high-energy crowdpleaser Snowbird Street Band! \n– FREE entry\n– BYO chair/blanket\n– Support our host\, Joe’s Pizza
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43904-rural-roots-summer-concert-on-the-square-in-newton/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTSTAMP:20260820T145309Z
CREATED:20260811T145609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T145309Z
UID:44008-1787184000-1787270399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Thursday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nBrownstown/St. Elmo at Mulberry Grove\, 4:30 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Odin\, 4:30 p.m. \nDieterich at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nBoys Golf \nAltamont at Oblong\, 4 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Okaw Valley\, 4 p.m. \nGirls Golf \nAltamont at Oblong\, 4 p.m. \nNewton at Robinson\, 4 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Hillsboro\, 4 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Okaw Valley\, 4 p.m. \nGolf \nDieterich at Oblong\, 4 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nBoys Golf \nSt. Anthony at Charleston\, 4 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Okaw Valley\, 4 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nSt. Anthony at Effingham (B innings after)\, 4:30 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Altamont Lutheran\, 4:30 p.m. \nDieterich at Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 4:30 p.m. \nRamsey at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nIuka at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nSigel St. Michael at South Central\, 4:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Jasper County (B game)\, 4:30 p.m. \nCross Country \nEffingham\, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Newton/Jasper County\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Charleston\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nMattoon at St. Anthony\, 4:30 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Effingham Sacred Heart\, 4:30 p.m. \nAltamont at Dieterich\, 4:30 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nSouth Central at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 6:30 p.m. \nMattoon St. John’s at Sigel St. Michael\, 4:30 p.m. \nOkaw Valley at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4:30 p.m. \nCross Country \nSt. Anthony\, Teutopolis\, Paris Mayo at Jasper County\, 4:30 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nSt. Louis at Cincinnati\, 11:40 a.m. \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44008-thursdays-schedule-75/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTSTAMP:20260811T151900Z
CREATED:20260811T150826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T151900Z
UID:44017-1787184000-1787270399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:F.A.C.E. Orchestra Concert
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe FACE Orchestra will be performing on Thursday\, August 20\, at 7:00 p.m.  The concert will be on the grounds of the old courthouse in downtown Effingham. \nPlease bring a lawn chair and enjoy.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44017-f-a-c-e-orchestra-concert/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTSTAMP:20260811T203638Z
CREATED:20260811T202430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T203638Z
UID:44045-1787184000-1787270399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Family Bingo at Library
DESCRIPTION:PrintFamily Bingo – from 5:00 to 6:00pm\, Thursday\, August 20th\, at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library. \nEnjoy a fun evening of Bingo with plenty of chances to win great prizes! \nThis all-ages event is perfect for friends and families to enjoy together. \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/44045-family-bingo-at-library-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTSTAMP:20260818T160220Z
CREATED:20260818T155629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T160220Z
UID:44522-1787184000-1787270399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Fall Craft & Vendor Show in Effingham
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44522-fall-craft-vendor-show-in-effingham-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTSTAMP:20260821T143258Z
CREATED:20260821T143147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T143258Z
UID:44696-1787270400-1787356799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:City of Effingham Mosquito Spraying
DESCRIPTION:PrintCITY OF EFFINGHAM- \nSpraying for mosquitos in Zone 1-3 Friday and Saturday night at dusk. 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44696-city-of-effingham-mosquito-spraying/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTSTAMP:20260728T161445Z
CREATED:20260728T154752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T161445Z
UID:43142-1787270400-1787356799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:United Way All-American Drawdown
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43142-united-way-all-american-drawdown/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTSTAMP:20260805T150837Z
CREATED:20260805T150716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T150837Z
UID:43664-1787270400-1787356799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Pioneer Days of Cowden
DESCRIPTION:Print \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/43664-pioneer-days-of-cowden/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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