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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260514T120432
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UID:36416-1778889600-1778975999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Steps Against Breast Cancer
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/36416-steps-against-breast-cancer/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260514T120432
CREATED:20260429T161718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T163706Z
UID:36660-1778889600-1778975999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Toledo Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/36660-toledo-spring-festival-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260514T120432
CREATED:20260429T161930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T163536Z
UID:36662-1778889600-1778975999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Springfest Fun Run at Toledo
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/36662-springfest-fun-run-at-toledo/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260514T120432
CREATED:20260504T154222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T161737Z
UID:37059-1778889600-1778975999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Plant Sale at Extension Office
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe University of Illinois Master Gardener’s of Effingham County will be having a Plant Sale on Saturday\, May 16th\, from 7:00 am to 11:00 am. \nThe 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. \nOne of the best parts of gardening is sharing plants.  Mark your calendars and come check out what we have.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/37059-plant-sale-at-extension-office/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260514T120432
CREATED:20260504T162202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T164027Z
UID:37064-1778889600-1778975999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:On-Site Microchipping at E.A.R.S.
DESCRIPTION:Print \nOn-site microchipping at the EARS office in Effingham. \n10:00 am – 12:00 Noon\, on Saturday\, May 16. \nNo appointment needed. \nNo geography or number limit. \nNo cost * But freewill donations are appreciated.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/37064-on-site-microchipping-at-e-a-r-s/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260514T120432
CREATED:20260506T145806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T122925Z
UID:37308-1778889600-1778975999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nTeutopolis at Williamsville\, 10 a.m. \nNeoga at Newton\, 10 a.m. \nSoftball \nSouth Central at Richland County\, Olney Classic\, TBA \nJerry Lane Invitational Tournament \nAt Sullivan \nGame 1 – Sullivan vs. Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond\, 9 a.m. \nGame 2 – Teutopolis vs. Cumberland\, 10:45 a.m. \nGame 3 – Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2\, 12:30 p.m. (third place) \nGame 4 – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2\, 2:15 p.m. (championship) \nBoys Tennis \nNewton at Little Illini Conference Tournament\, TBA \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nSoftball \nEffingham\, Newton at Robinson JV Tournament\, 10 a.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nTrack \nClass 1A\, 2 A State Meets\, 7:30 a.m. \nClass 3A Newton Sectional \nEffingham\, Jasper County\, Teutopolis\, Bridgeport Red Hill\, Greenville Co-op\, Hillsboro\, Lawrenceville Parkview\, Litchfield\, Marshall\, Pana Co-op\, Paris Mayo\, Robinson Nuttall\, Shelbyville Moulton\, Sullivan\, Vandalia \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nChicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox\, 6:10 p.m. \nKansas City at St. Louis Cardinals\, 1:15 p.m. \nNASCAR \nBetRivers 200 at Dover Motor Speedway\, 2:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/37308-saturdays-schedule-61/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260514T120432
CREATED:20260508T141614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T141731Z
UID:37468-1778889600-1778975999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Lake Sara Beach Park Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/37468-lake-sara-beach-park-adventures/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260514T120432
CREATED:20260512T142650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T143432Z
UID:37785-1778889600-1778975999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Memorial Day Services in the Area
DESCRIPTION:PrintMEMORIAL DAY SERVICES In The Area: \nSaturday\, May 16 – Green Creek Cemetery – Saturday 7 p.m. \nSunday\, May 17 – Loy Cemetery (east of Heartville) – Sunday 10 a.m. \nSaturday\, May 23 – Watson Cemetery – Saturday 9 a.m. \nSunday\, May 24 – Teutopolis (St. Francis Cemetery) – Sunday 10:30 a.m. \nMonday\, May 25 – Memorial Day at: \n– St. Anthony Cemetery 9 a.m.\n– Oakridge Cemetery 10:30 a.m.\n– Woodlawn Cemetery (following Oakridge) \nVFW Post 1769 hosts the Memorial Day services this year.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/37785-memorial-day-services/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260514T120432
CREATED:20260512T234310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T234355Z
UID:37849-1778889600-1778975999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Indoor "Whatever" Sales
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/37849-indoor-whatever-sales-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260514T120432
CREATED:20260513T145629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T145807Z
UID:37880-1778889600-1778975999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Plant Sale from Master Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe University of Illinois Master Gardeners of Effingham County will be having a Plant Sale on Saturday\, May 16th\, from 7am to 11am. \nThe 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. \nOne of the best parts of gardening is sharing plants. Mark your calendars and come check out what is offered.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/37880-plant-sale-from-master-gardeners/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260514T120432
CREATED:20260420T203624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T203800Z
UID:35826-1778976000-1779062399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in May
DESCRIPTION:PrintAmerican Red Cross Blood Drives in May: \n5/5\, Tuesday\, Casey United Methodist Church\, Noon – 6:00 PM \n5/5\, Tuesday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \n5/8\, Friday\, Altamont High School\, 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM \n5/14\, Thursday\, First Baptist Church\, Shelbyville\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n5/17\, Sunday\, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club\, Stringtown\, 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM \n5/20\, Wednesday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n5/22\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM \nCome to give blood from May 1-17 and get a $20 eGift Card!  See:  rcblood.org/Amazon \nGet summer ready!  Come to give blood from May 18-31 for an exclusive Red Cross beach towel\, limited quantity! \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/35826-35826/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260514T120432
CREATED:20260429T162131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T162530Z
UID:36665-1778976000-1779062399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Toledo Spring Festival and Automobile and Cycle Show
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/36665-36665/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260514T120432
CREATED:20260430T145459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T145642Z
UID:36768-1778976000-1779062399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Music and Food at Mason
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/36768-music-and-food-at-mason-11/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260514T120432
CREATED:20260506T145918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T145918Z
UID:37311-1778976000-1779062399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Sunday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nChicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox\, 1:10 p.m. \nKansas City at St. Louis Cardinals\, 1:15 p.m. \nNASCAR \nNASCAR all-Star Open & Race at Dover Speedway\, 1 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/37311-sundays-schedule-61/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260514T120432
CREATED:20260512T142153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T142433Z
UID:37781-1778976000-1779062399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Loy Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:PrintLoy Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony \nDate:  Sunday\, May 17 \nTime:  10:00 a.m. (This is a new time for the Ceremony)
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/37781-loy-cemetery-memorial-day-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260514T120432
CREATED:20260512T143454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T143659Z
UID:37799-1778976000-1779062399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Memorial Day Services in the Area
DESCRIPTION:PrintMEMORIAL DAY SERVICES In The Area: \nSaturday\, May 16 – Green Creek Cemetery – Saturday 7 p.m. \nSunday\, May 17 – Loy Cemetery (east of Heartville) – Sunday 10 a.m. \nSaturday\, May 23 – Watson Cemetery – Saturday 9 a.m. \nSunday\, May 24 – Teutopolis (St. Francis Cemetery) – Sunday 10:30 a.m. \nMonday\, May 25 – Memorial Day at: \n– St. Anthony Cemetery 9 a.m.\n– Oakridge Cemetery 10:30 a.m.\n– Woodlawn Cemetery (following Oakridge) \nVFW Post 1769 hosts the Memorial Day services this year.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/37799-37799/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTSTAMP:20260514T120432
CREATED:20250827T203720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T152731Z
UID:17009-1779148800-1779235199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Cooking Across Continents Program
DESCRIPTION:Print \nYou can register for one session or any number of them.  This program will run on the dates linked below: \n\nSeptember 30\, 2025: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking93025\nOctober 28\, 2025: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking102825\nJanuary 27\, 2026: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking012725\nFebruary 24\, 2026: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking022426\nMarch 24\, 2026: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking032826\nApril 28\, 2026: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking042826\nMay 19\, 2026: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking051926
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17009-cooking-across-continents-program-6/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTSTAMP:20260514T120432
CREATED:20260318T195753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T195753Z
UID:33240-1779148800-1779235199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Dog Obedience Classes
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/33240-dog-obedience-classes-15/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTSTAMP:20260514T120432
CREATED:20260428T193325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T193400Z
UID:36553-1779148800-1779235199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:National Athletic Hall Of Fame Nominations
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/36553-national-athletic-hall-of-fame-nominations-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTSTAMP:20260514T120433
CREATED:20260408T145246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T145531Z
UID:34891-1779235200-1779321599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in May
DESCRIPTION:PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries distribution days for May: \nTuesday\, May 5th from 4-6pm\, 304 S. West Street\, Shumway \nSaturday\, May 9th from 9-Noon\, 861 E. Washington\, Mason (Mason Civic Center) \nTuesday\, May 12th from 4-6pm\, 304 S. West Street\, Shumway \nWednesday\, May 13th from Noon to 2pm\, 304 S. West Street\, Shumway \nWednesday\, May 20th from Noon to 2pm\, 304 S. West Street\, Shumway \nSaturday\, May 30th from 8:30-Noon\, 304 S. West Street\, Shumway \nPlease call 217-240-0059 to sign up.  It’s free and for everyone!
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/34891-34891/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTSTAMP:20260514T120433
CREATED:20260420T203704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T203807Z
UID:35828-1779235200-1779321599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in May
DESCRIPTION:PrintAmerican Red Cross Blood Drives in May: \n5/5\, Tuesday\, Casey United Methodist Church\, Noon – 6:00 PM \n5/5\, Tuesday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \n5/8\, Friday\, Altamont High School\, 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM \n5/14\, Thursday\, First Baptist Church\, Shelbyville\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n5/17\, Sunday\, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club\, Stringtown\, 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM \n5/20\, Wednesday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n5/22\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM \nCome to give blood from May 1-17 and get a $20 eGift Card!  See:  rcblood.org/Amazon \nGet summer ready!  Come to give blood from May 18-31 for an exclusive Red Cross beach towel\, limited quantity! \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/35828-35828/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTSTAMP:20260514T120433
CREATED:20260508T142110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T142517Z
UID:37471-1779235200-1779321599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Free "Color & Create" Program at Library
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/37471-free-color-create-program-at-library/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTSTAMP:20260514T120433
CREATED:20260507T165333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T165540Z
UID:37422-1779321600-1779407999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:The Grandfather I Never Met - Program at Effingham County Museum
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/37422-the-grandfather-i-never-met-program-at-effingham-county-museum/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTSTAMP:20260514T120433
CREATED:20260513T152742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T195002Z
UID:37906-1779321600-1779407999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Memorial Butterfly Release Ceremonies
DESCRIPTION:PrintHSHS Home Care invites community members to join them for butterfly release ceremonies at two Hospital Sisters Health System hospitals: \n\nThursday\, May 21\, at 5:30 p.m. in the Healing Garden of St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham\nWednesday\, May 27\, at 4:00 p.m. in the Healing Garden (east side) of Good Shepherd Hospital in Shelbyville\n\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\nUnder the “I want to support” section\, select “Butterfly Release and/or Hospice Memorials”.\nCheck “I would like to dedicate this gift”\, select type of dedication (In Memory Of)\, and fill in the name of your loved one under “Honoree name.”\n\nFor more information about HSHS\, visit hshs.org.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/37906-memorial-butterfly-release-ceremonies-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260514T120433
CREATED:20260420T203732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T203813Z
UID:35830-1779408000-1779494399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in May
DESCRIPTION:PrintAmerican Red Cross Blood Drives in May: \n5/5\, Tuesday\, Casey United Methodist Church\, Noon – 6:00 PM \n5/5\, Tuesday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \n5/8\, Friday\, Altamont High School\, 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM \n5/14\, Thursday\, First Baptist Church\, Shelbyville\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n5/17\, Sunday\, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club\, Stringtown\, 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM \n5/20\, Wednesday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n5/22\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM \nCome to give blood from May 1-17 and get a $20 eGift Card!  See:  rcblood.org/Amazon \nGet summer ready!  Come to give blood from May 18-31 for an exclusive Red Cross beach towel\, limited quantity! \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/35830-35830/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260514T120433
CREATED:20260514T152044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T152111Z
UID:38054-1779408000-1779494399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Poppy Days in Strasburg
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Strasburg American Legion Auxiliary Unit #289 will be holding Poppy Days on Friday and Saturday\, May 22 and 23. \nLittle red poppies can be worn in memory of those who have died in all wars.  Your donations will assist in the rehabilitation of veterans who are currently hospitalized\, suffering from wounds and illness.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/38054-poppy-days-in-strasburg/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260514T120433
CREATED:20260514T160032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T161423Z
UID:38069-1779408000-1779494399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Artist Johanna Stice Works on Display
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThe work of local artist Johanna Stice is on display\, now through Saturday\, June 27 in the art gallery at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library. \nStice\, a native of Effingham raised in Teutopolis\, has been creating art for as long as she can remember.  Her artistic journey began at the age of 5\, when she took her first art class and painted a piece she titled “Daisies in a Yellow Jar.”  It was at that moment that Stice discovered a lifelong passion for painting. \nShe draws inspiration from a range of sources\, finding creative influence in the world around her.  She is inspired by various forms of art and the work of other artists.  Her pieces often reflect her personal interests and passions\, with subjects ranging from beloved cultural icons such as the Muppets to music and nature\, including birds. \nFor Stice\, art is more than a creative outlet — it is a fundamental part of the human experience.  She believes that everyone engages in art in some form\, whether they realize it or not.  Through singing\, dancing\, drawing\, storytelling and music\, people connect with each other across generations.  In this way\, art serves as a bridge between the present and the past\, linking us to those who lived thousands of years ago. \nThe art exhibit is free and a library card is not required to view the exhibit. \nContact Art Gallery Coordinator Oran Colwell at 217-342-2464 or oran@effinghamlibrary.org for more information. \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/38069-artist-johanna-stice-works-on-display/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTSTAMP:20260514T120433
CREATED:20260512T143518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T143706Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Services in the Area
DESCRIPTION:PrintMEMORIAL DAY SERVICES In The Area: \nSaturday\, May 16 – Green Creek Cemetery – Saturday 7 p.m. \nSunday\, May 17 – Loy Cemetery (east of Heartville) – Sunday 10 a.m. \nSaturday\, May 23 – Watson Cemetery – Saturday 9 a.m. \nSunday\, May 24 – Teutopolis (St. Francis Cemetery) – Sunday 10:30 a.m. \nMonday\, May 25 – Memorial Day at: \n– St. Anthony Cemetery 9 a.m.\n– Oakridge Cemetery 10:30 a.m.\n– Woodlawn Cemetery (following Oakridge) \nVFW Post 1769 hosts the Memorial Day services this year.
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SUMMARY:Strasburg Town-Wide Garage Sales
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThe Village of Strasburg will hold their annual town wide rummage sales and flea market on Saturday\, May 23\, beginning at 7 a.m. \nSale locations\, featured items and sale times will be posted on these Facebook pages: “Strasburg Community Action Network – SCAN” and “Strasburg\, IL:  Right In The Middle of Everything!”  Check the list as some sales will be held both Friday and Saturday. \nThere will be over 30 sales in one square mile of town roads. \nStart your day at the Community Center\, located at 105 E. Commercial St.\, with a hearty breakfast of homemade biscuits and sausage gravy served by SCAN beginning at 7:00 a.m. until sold out. \nIn addition to town-wide rummage sales is a “Flea Market at the Farm” along North R. 32.  The Flea Market will feature toy tractors\, antiques\, comic books\, fishing tackle\, plants and more. \nAs you travel through town\, watch for garden gnomes\, the village trademark.  A 2020 gnome census revealed nearly 1\,400 gnomes throughout Strasburg. \nFor more information\, contact the Village Office at 217-644-3007.
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SUMMARY:Poppy Days in Strasburg
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Strasburg American Legion Auxiliary Unit #289 will be holding Poppy Days on Friday and Saturday\, May 22 and 23. \nLittle red poppies can be worn in memory of those who have died in all wars.  Your donations will assist in the rehabilitation of veterans who are currently hospitalized\, suffering from wounds and illness.
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