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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250512
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UID:8613-1747008000-1747094399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in May
DESCRIPTION:PrintThis May\, the American Red Cross urges donors to give now to help ensure a stable blood supply as summer approaches. \nDetails on all May donor offers can be viewed at RedCrossBlood.org/May. \n* MAY 1-31:  It’s time for an adventure!  Those who come to give May 1-31\, will be automatically entered for a chance to win a U.S. trip of their choice for two.  Terms apply.\n* MAY 1-18:  All who come to give blood May 1-18\, will receive a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of choice.  Brighten your day with a coffee or summer swag from your favorite shop!\n* MAY 19-31:  Shine a light on saving lives!  All who come to give blood May 19-31\, will receive an exclusive Red Cross solar lantern\, while supplies last. \nRed Cross Blood Drive Dates: \n5/6\, Tuesday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM\n5/6\, Tuesday\, Casey United Methodist Church\, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n5/9\, Friday\, Altamont High School\, 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM\n5/9\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n5/12\, Monday\, Altamont Elementary School\, 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM\n5/12\, Monday\, Centenary United Methodist Church\, Effingham\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n5/19\, Monday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n5/21\, Wednesday\, Dieterich Bank Corporate Building\, 300 Sur Woods Drive in Effingham\, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM \nTo make an appointment and learn more about your health\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App. \nMay is Trauma Awareness Month.  Accidents can happen at any moment.  Don’t wait; schedule your donation appointment now to keep blood readily available for patients when seconds count.  Type O negative and O positive blood is especially important for trauma patients. \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/8613-red-cross-blood-drives-in-may-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250513
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250506T185429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T190040Z
UID:9057-1747008000-1747094399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Monday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nCharleston at Effingham\, 4:15 p.m. \nMonticello at St. Anthony\, 4:30 p.m. (GAME MOVED TO MONTICELLO) \nAltamont at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nBrownstown/St. Elmo vs. Mulberry Grove at GCS Stadium in Sauget\, 4:30 p.m. \nCasey-Westfield at Newton\, 4:30 p.m. \nNeoga at South Central\, TIME CHANGED TO 7 P.M. \nCentralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Nokomis\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nSt. Anthony at Flora HAS BEEN CANCELED \nAltamont at Hutsonville/Palestine\, 4:30 p.m. \nDieterich at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nNeoga at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond\, 4:30 p.m. \nCasey-Westfield at Newton\, 4:30 p.m. \nCentralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran at South Central TIME CHANGED TO 5:15 P.M. \nNokomis at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4:30 p.m. \nBoys Tennis \nSt. Anthony at Flora\, 4:30 p.m. \nNewton at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nBoys Track \nSt. Anthony\, Brownstown/St. Elmo\, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, Cumberland\, Neoga\, North Clay\, Teutopolis\, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Ellis Invitational at Altamont\, 4 p.m. \nNewton at Fairfield\, 4 p.m. \nGirls Track \nSt. Anthony\, Brownstown/St. Elmo\, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, Cumberland\, Neoga\, Newton\, Teutopolis\, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Ellis Invitational at Altamont\, 4 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY/FRESH/SOPH \nBaseball \nTeutopolis at Altamont (DH)\, 4:30 p.m. \nNeoga at South Central\, after varsity game \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nTrack \nNewton\, Robinson at Effingham\, 4 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nMiami at Chicago Cubs\, 6:40 p.m. \nSt. Louis Cardinals at Philadelphia\, 5:45 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/9057-mondays-schedule-10/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250415T154922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T154526Z
UID:7113-1747094400-1747180799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:ImpactLife Blood Drive at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital
DESCRIPTION:PrintUPDATE:  The location has moved from the Auditorium to the Education Center (still using the Pre-Surgical Entrance) \n \nUPDATE:  The location has moved from the Auditorium to the Education Center (still using the Pre-Surgical Entrance)
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/7113-impactlife-blood-drive-at-st-anthonys-memorial-hospital-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250429T150745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T150745Z
UID:8457-1747094400-1747180799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Aging in Place Clinic:  Pilot Program
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/8457-aging-in-place-clinic-pilot-program-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250506T185655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T185726Z
UID:9060-1747094400-1747180799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nWoodlawn at Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 4:30 p.m. \nMulberry Grove at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nCumberland at Dieterich\, 4:30 p.m. \nNewton at Edwards County (Albion)\, 4:30 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Vandalia\, 4:30 p.m. \nBenton at Teutopolis\, 5 p.m. \nSoftball \nTeutopolis at Effingham\, 4:30 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3) \nAltamont at Dieterich\, 4:30 p.m. \nMulberry Grove at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nCumberland at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4:30 p.m. \nNeoga at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond\, 4:30 p.m. \nNewton at Shelbyville\, 4:30 p.m. \nWebber Township (Bluford) at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 4:30 p.m. \nBoys Tennis \nNewton at Effingham\, 4:15 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY/FRESH/SOPH \nBaseball \nRichland County at Effingham\, 4:30 p.m. \nRobinson at St. Anthony\, 4:30 p.m. \nStewardson-Strasburg at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nTeutopolis at Effingham after varsity game \nNewton at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nMiami at Chicago Cubs\, 6:40 p.m. \nSt. Louis Cardinals at Philadelphia\, 5:45 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/9060-tuesdays-schedule-10/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250512T143618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T165531Z
UID:9364-1747094400-1747180799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Dog Obedience Classes
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/9364-dog-obedience-classes/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250512T160211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T161039Z
UID:9492-1747094400-1747180799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in May
DESCRIPTION:PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries Distribution Dates for May: \nTuesday\, May 13th 4-6p.m. \nWednesday\, May 14th noon – 2p.m. \nWednesday\, May 21st noon – 2p.m. \nSaturday\, May 31st 8:30-noon \nThe Shumway location is at 304 S. West Street\, (old grade school) mission includes: hot meal\, groceries\, clothing\, haircuts\, & laundromat. \nCall 217-240-0059 or web-search “Shumway Food Pantry” and select your appointment time.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/9492-enduring-freedom-ministries-distributions-in-may/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250415T160408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T160408Z
UID:7121-1747180800-1747267199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:ImpactLife Blood Drive in Teutopolis
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/7121-impactlife-blood-drive-in-teutopolis/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250506T185906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T190010Z
UID:9063-1747180800-1747267199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Wednesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nCity Series – Effingham St. Anthony at Effingham (Paul Smith Field)\, 7 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM) \nParis at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nFlora at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nSouth Central at Richland County\, Olney\, 4:30 p.m. \nShelbyville at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4 p.m. \nSoftball \nCity Series – Effingham St. Anthony at Effingham (EHS Diamond)\, 4 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3) \nEffingham at Mount Zion Braves Invitational\, 4 p.m. \nGirls Track \nClass 1A Newton Sectional \nField Events: 4 p.m. \nRunning Events: 5:15 p.m. \nEffingham St. Anthony\, Altamont Co-op\, Brownstown/St. Elmo\, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, Neoga\, Newton\, North Clay Co-op\, Stewardson-Strasburg\, Teutopolis\, Red Hill (Bridgeport)\, Flora\,\nLawrenceville\, Nokomis\, Palestine/Oblong/Hutsonville\, Pana\, Vandalia \nJUNIOR VARSITY/FRESH/SOPH \nBaseball \nSouth Central at Richland County\, Olney after varsity game \nShelbyville at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, TBA \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nMiami at Chicago Cubs\, 6:40 p.m. \nSt. Louis Cardinals at Philadelphia\, 12:05 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/9063-wednesdays-schedule-11/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250509T150846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T150846Z
UID:9362-1747180800-1747267199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Food Pantry - Calvary Baptist Church
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Calvary Baptist Church Food Pantry will take food orders on Monday\, May 12th\, from 4-5:30. \nCall 217-342-6671 to place your order. \nPickup time is on Wednesday\, May 14th\, from 4-5. \nAnyone needing food assistance is encouraged to call
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/9362-food-pantry-calvary-baptist-church/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250512T161552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T161552Z
UID:9503-1747180800-1747267199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in May
DESCRIPTION:PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries Distribution Dates for May: \nTuesday\, May 13th 4-6p.m. \nWednesday\, May 14th noon – 2p.m. \nWednesday\, May 21st noon – 2p.m. \nSaturday\, May 31st 8:30-noon \nThe Shumway location is at 304 S. West Street\, (old grade school) mission includes: hot meal\, groceries\, clothing\, haircuts\, & laundromat. \nCall 217-240-0059 or web-search “Shumway Food Pantry” and select your appointment time.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/9503-enduring-freedom-ministries-distributions-in-may-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250414T193219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T193437Z
UID:6988-1747267200-1747353599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Toledo Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Toledo Spring Festival will be held Thursday through Sunday\, May 15 – 18. \nFeatures include Pageants\, a Parade\, Car Show\, Vendors\, Live Music\, Beer Tent\, Food\, Scavenger Hunt\, and more! \nPlus\, Luehrs Ideal Rides will be on the Midway for the 68th consecutive year. \nFollow us on Facebook at:  Toledo Spring Festival.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/6988-toledo-spring-festival/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250415T161215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T161215Z
UID:7125-1747267200-1747353599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:ImpactLife Blood Drive at Sarah Bush Lincoln Bonutti Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/7125-impactlife-blood-drive-at-sarah-bush-lincoln-bonutti-clinic/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250423T154733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T154847Z
UID:7990-1747267200-1747353599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:St. Anthony's Savvy Senior Program and Luncheon with Dr. Jeff Brummer
DESCRIPTION:PrintSt. Anthony’s Savvy Senior Program and Luncheon Series returns to the Effingham Senior Center on Thursday\, May 15th at 11:00am.  The program features Dr. Jeff Brummer\, Medical director of HSHS’s St. Anthony’s Wound Healing Center. \nFree blood pressure screenings will be offered prior to the presentation. \nWound Care Bingo to be played after the presentation. \nRSVP by Friday May 9th to 217-347-5569 \nFree to Seniors over 60
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/7990-st-anthonys-savvy-senior-program-and-luncheon-with-dr-jeff-brummer/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250502T142424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T142812Z
UID:8730-1747267200-1747353599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Memorial Butterfly Release Ceremonies
DESCRIPTION:PrintHSHS Home Care invites community members to join them for butterfly release ceremonies celebrating loved ones at locations throughout central Illinois at these Hospital Sisters Health System hospitals: \n\nHSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital\, Effingham\n\nThursday\, May 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Healing Garden. \n\nHSHS St. Mary’s Hospital\, Decatur\n\nTuesday\, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the Cancer Center Garden. \n\nHSHS St. Francis Hospital\, Litchfield\n\nWednesday\, May 28 at 5:30 p.m. in the circle drive by St. Francis statue. \n\nHSHS Good Shepherd Hospital\, Shelbyville\n\nThursday\, May 29 at 4 p.m. in the Healing Garden (east side of hospital) \n\nHSHS St. John’s Hospital\, Springfield\n\nThursday\, June 5 at 5:30 p.m.\, Pavilion Garden \nFamily and friends are invited to celebrate and remember the life of a loved one who has passed. The ceremonies will include the reading of the names of those being honored in addition to the butterfly release. \nValerie Engelbart\, Bereavement Services Supervisor for HSHS Home Care\, said\, “These butterfly release ceremonies provide a special time for families in our communities to honor their loved ones.  The butterfly represents the transformation of the spirit as our loved ones transition from this life.  As we release butterflies together\, we celebrate the lives that have touched our hearts and find comfort in our shared experiences of love and loss.” \nIn addition to attending to honor a loved one\, you are invited to personally release a butterfly for your loved one by reserving a butterfly for $15 to be paid prior to the ceremony.  To purchase a butterfly and/or RSVP for the ceremony\, contact Engelbart by calling or texting 217-685-0702 or emailing valerie.engelbart@hshs.org. \nYou may also reserve a butterfly online by visiting giving.hshs.org/sae/donate and following these steps: \n\nSelect “Hospice/Everlasting Memories/Butterfly Release” under the Designation section.\nSelect “This gift is in honor\, memory or support of someone” under the Tribute Gift section and fill in the name of your loved one.\n\nFor more information about HSHS\, visit hshs.org.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/8730-memorial-butterfly-release-ceremonies/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250506T192624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T175244Z
UID:9069-1747267200-1747353599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Thursday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nCity Series – Effingham at Effingham St. Anthony (Evergreen Hollow Park)\, 7 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM) \nSalem at Altamont (DH)\, 4:30 p.m. \nCentral A&M at Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 4:30 p.m. \nMartinsville at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nNeoga at Mulberry Grove\, 4:30 p.m. \nTri-County at Cumberland\, 4 p.m. senior night \nSouth Central at Dieterich\, 4:30 p.m. \nRichland County\, Olney at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Newton\, Senior Night\, 7 p.m. \nSoftball \nCity Series – Effingham at Effingham St. Anthony\, 4 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3) \nOkaw Valley at Altamont\, 4:30 p.m. \nMartinsville at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nCumberland at Tuscola\, 4:30 p.m. \nDieterich at South Central\, 4:30 p.m. \nCentralia Christ Our Rock at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nCharleston at Newton\, 4:30 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Lawrenceville\, 4:30 p.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at Oblong\, 4:30 p.m. \nRobinson at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nBoys Tennis \nSt. Anthony at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nGirls Track \nClass 2A Monticello Sectional \nField Events: 3 p.m. \nRunning Events 5 p.m. \nEffingham\, Centralia\, Charleston\, Decatur Eisenhower\, Decatur MacArthur\, Mattoon\, Monticello\, Mt. Carmel\, Mt. Zion\, Olney Richland County\, Paris\, Patoka Co-op\, Robinson\, Salem\, St. Joseph-Ogden\, Taylorville\, Tolono Unity\, Urbana \nBass Fishing \nNewton Lake Regional \nEffingham\, Effingham St. Anthony\, Dieterich\, North Clay Co-op\, Newton\, Teutopolis\, Casey-Westfield\, Oblong\, Olney Richland County\, Palestine \nLake Mattoon Regional \nNeoga\, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond\, Bethany Okaw Valley\, Broadlands Heritage\, Charleston\, Georgetown-Ridge Farm\, Kansas Co-op\, Shelbyville\, Sullivan \nJUNIOR VARSITY/FRESH/SOPH \nBaseball \nEffingham at St. Anthony\, 4 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Flora\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nCharleston at Newton after varsity game \nRobinson at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/9069-thursdays-scheduled/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250414T193529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T193529Z
UID:6993-1747353600-1747439999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Toledo Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Toledo Spring Festival will be held Thursday through Sunday\, May 15 – 18. \nFeatures include Pageants\, a Parade\, Car Show\, Vendors\, Live Music\, Beer Tent\, Food\, Scavenger Hunt\, and more! \nPlus\, Luehrs Ideal Rides will be on the Midway for the 68th consecutive year. \nFollow us on Facebook at:  Toledo Spring Festival.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/6993-toledo-spring-festival-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250415T150820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T150820Z
UID:7091-1747353600-1747439999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:VFW Auxiliary Meal
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe VFW Auxiliary will be hosting a meal on Friday\, May 16\, from 5:00 – 6:30pm.  This will be at the Effingham VFW Post 1769 on Veterans Drive \nMeal Menu:  Oven-Fried Chicken\, Chicken & Noodles\, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy\, Vegetable\, Dessert\, plus Coffee\, Tea\, or Lemonade \nPrice:  $8.00
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/7091-vfw-auxiliary-meal-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250429T143318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T143318Z
UID:8450-1747353600-1747439999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Bishop Swing Fling
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/8450-bishop-swing-fling/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250506T192839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T190451Z
UID:9072-1747353600-1747439999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Friday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nCity Series –Effingham St. Anthony at Effingham (Paul Smith Field)\, 7 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM) \nAltamont at Shelbyville\, 4:15 p.m. \nBrownstown/St. Elmo at Ramsey\, 4:30 p.m. \nCentral at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nWilliamsville at Teutopolis\, 7 p.m. \nNeoga at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4 p.m. \nSouth Central at Dieterich HAS BEEN CANCELED \nNorth Clay vs. Breese Central HAS BEEN CANCELED \nSoftball \nCity Series – Effingham St. Anthony at Effingham (EHS Diamond)\, 4 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3) \nMulberry Grove at St. Elmo/Brownstown HAS BEEN CANCELED \nTeutopolis at Newton\, 4:30 p.m. \nShelbyville at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg (DH)\, 4:30 p.m. \nDieterich at North Clay HAS BEEN CANCELED \nBoys Tennis \nEffingham at Apollo Conference Tournament at Charleston\, 3 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Greenville Tournament\, 3 p.m. \nBoys Track \nSt. Anthony\, Altamont\, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, Cumberland\, Teutopolis at Shelbyville Invitational\, 4 p.m. \nNewton at Decatur St. Teresa\, 4:30 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY/FRESH/SOPH \nSoftball \nTeutopolis at Newton after varsity game\, 4:30 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nTrack \nClass 1A State \nEffingham Sacred Heart\, Neoga\, Newton St. Thomas\, Sigel St. Michael\, Windsor \nClass 2A State \nEffingham St. Anthony\, Altamont\, Brownstown/St. Elmo\, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, Cumberland\, North Clay\, South  Central\, Stewardson-Strasburg\, \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nChicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs\, 1:20 p.m. \nSt. Louis Cardinals at Kansas City\, 6:40 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/9072-fridays-schedule-10/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250507T194442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T194442Z
UID:9194-1747353600-1747439999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Poppy Days - American Legion Post 120
DESCRIPTION:PrintFriday\, May 16\, will be American Legion Post 120 Poppy Day for 2025. \nWe will be asking for your donations at Maple Street intersections with Evergreen\, Temple\, and Jefferson Avenues. \nOne hundred percent of all monies collected go directly to Veterans needing help.  Being at the Crossroads of America\, we get many requests of stranded motorists and other veterans down on their luck.  We do out best to help them. \nPlease consider helping us help others.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/9194-poppy-days-american-legion-post-120/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250515T145225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T145248Z
UID:9884-1747353600-1747439999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Car Seat Check Event
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/9884-car-seat-check-event/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250414T193603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T193603Z
UID:6995-1747440000-1747526399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Toledo Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Toledo Spring Festival will be held Thursday through Sunday\, May 15 – 18. \nFeatures include Pageants\, a Parade\, Car Show\, Vendors\, Live Music\, Beer Tent\, Food\, Scavenger Hunt\, and more! \nPlus\, Luehrs Ideal Rides will be on the Midway for the 68th consecutive year. \nFollow us on Facebook at:  Toledo Spring Festival.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/6995-toledo-spring-festival-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250506T193041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T193041Z
UID:9074-1747440000-1747526399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nWilliamsville at Teutopolis 10 a.m. \nMattoon at Newton\, 10 a.m. \nSoftball \nCumberland at Sullivan Tournament\, TBA \nSouth Central at Olney Classic\, 9 a.m. \nTeutopolis at Sullivan Invitational\, TBA \nBoys Tennis \nEffingham at Apollo Conference Tournament at Charleston\, 9 a.m. \nNewton at LIC Tournament at Robinson\, noon \nJUNIOR VARSITY/FRESH/SOPH \nSoftball \nEffingham\, Newton at Robinson Tournament\, 9 a.m. \nBoys Tennis \nTeutopolis Doubles Tournament\, TBA \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nTrack \nState\, TBA \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nChicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs\, 1:20 p.m. \nSt. Louis Cardinals at Kansas City\, 6:10 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/9074-saturdays-schedule-9/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250507T192718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T193613Z
UID:9179-1747440000-1747526399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Memorial Day Services in the Area
DESCRIPTION:PrintMemorial Day services in the area: \nSaturday\, May 17\, at Green Creek Cemetery after 6 p.m. Mass (approx. 7:00p.m.) \nSunday\, May 18\, Loy Cemetery\, Heartville\, on East Dutch Lane at 11:00 a.m. \nSaturday\, May 24\, Watson Cemetery at 9:00 a.m. \nSunday\, May 25\, at St. Francis Cemetery\, Teutopolis at 10:30 a.m. \nMonday\, May 26 at: \n– 9:00 a.m. at St. Anthony Cemetery at Theodore Hoffman grave site (VFW)\n– 10:30 a.m. Oakridge Cemetery at the military grave site\n– 11:30 a.m. Woodlawn Cemetery (immediately following Oakridge)
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/9179-memorial-day-services-in-the-area/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250512T150040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T150040Z
UID:9477-1747440000-1747526399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Welding & Electricity 4-H Club
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/9477-welding-electricity-4-h-club/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250512T195546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T200550Z
UID:9526-1747440000-1747526399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Pirate Party at Lake Sara Beach
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/9526-pirate-party-at-lake-sara-beach/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250512T200644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T200644Z
UID:9556-1747440000-1747526399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Altamont Electronics Drive
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/9556-altamont-electronics-drive/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250512T201605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T201758Z
UID:9559-1747440000-1747526399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Plant Sale with U. of I. Master Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe University of Illinois Master Gardener’s of Effingham County will be having a Plant Sale on Saturday\, May 17th\, from 7am to 11am. \nOur sale will take place at the University of Illinois Effingham County Extension Office\, located at 1209 Wenthe Drive in Effingham. \nThere is an elevator available if you are unable to do stairs. \nWe will have perennials\, house plants\, and bedding plants.  One of the best parts of gardening is sharing plants. \nMark your calendars and come check out what we have.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/9559-plant-sale-with-u-of-i-master-gardeners/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260622T040755
CREATED:20250513T142424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T142424Z
UID:9629-1747440000-1747526399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for El Shaddai Homes
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/9629-pancake-breakfast-fundraiser-for-el-shaddai-homes/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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