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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives
DESCRIPTION:PrintA little good goes a long way!  Come give blood through September 21st for an exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS® mystery bag with one of four special T-shirt designs\, while they last.  You won’t know which iconic design you’ll get until you open it! \nRed Cross Blood Drives in September: \n9/2\, Tuesday\, Casey First Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall\, Noon – 6:00 PM \n9/12\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church – Gym\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM\n9/12\, Friday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin – Hall\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n9/16\, Tuesday\, Lake Land College in Mattoon – Foundation/Alumni Conference Room\, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM \n9/19\, Friday\, Dan Hecht Chevrolet/Toyota showroom\, Effingham\, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n9/29\, Monday\, Effingham Event Center\, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nTo make an appointment\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App. \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16847-red-cross-blood-drives/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250903
DTSTAMP:20260403T143429
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SUMMARY:Tuesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nSt. Anthony at Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 4:30 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Altamont\, 4:30 p.m. \nSouth Central at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nCross Country \nTeutopolis at Robinson\, 4:15 p.m. \nBoys Golf \nSt. Anthony at Salem\, 4 p.m. \nDieterich at Oblong\, TBA \nNorth Clay at Robinson\, 4:15 p.m. \nNewton\, Pana\, Hillsboro at Altamont\, 4 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Fairfield Golf Course\, 4 p.m. \nGirls Golf \nSt. Anthony at Salem\, 4 p.m. \nDieterich at Oblong\, TBA \nNorth Clay at Fairfield Golf Course\, 4 p.m. \nSoccer \nEffingham at Mahomet-Seymour\, 5 p.m. \nVandalia at Altamont\, 4:15 p.m. \nPana at Newton\, 5:30 p.m. \nCharleston at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nGirls Tennis \nEffingham at Mattoon\, 4 p.m. \nRobinson at Newton\, 4:30 p.m. \nFlora at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nVolleyball \nEffingham at Effingham St. Anthony\, 5 p.m. (Pink Night) (LISTEN ON 979 XFM) \nAltamont at Newton\, 5 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Bethany/Okaw Valley\, 6 p.m. \nCumberland at Charleston\, 6 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Dieterich\, 5 p.m. \nNeoga at Arcola\, 6 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Grayville\, 5 p.m. \nCisne at South Central\, 6 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Marshall\, 6 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY/FROSH/SOPH \nBoys Golf \nSt. Anthony at Salem\, 4 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Effingham\, 4 p.m. \nSoccer \nEffingham at Mahomet-Seymour\, 5 p.m. \nGirls Tennis \nFlora at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nEffingham at Greenville\, 4:30 p.m. \nMattoon at St. Anthony\, (B innings after)\, 4:30 p.m. \nEffingham Sacred Heart at South Central\, 4:30 p.m. \nAltamont at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nParis Crestwood at Cumberland\, 4:30 p.m. \nAltamont Lutheran at Dieterich\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 4:30 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Ramsey\, 4:30 p.m. \nSigel St. Michael at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Jasper County (B game)\, 4:30 p.m. \nCharleston at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nCross Country \nSt. Anthony\, Dieterich at Mattoon LLC\, 3:30 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, Teutopolis at Shelbyville Moulton\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor at Mattoon\, 3:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nVandalia at Effingham\, 4:15 p.m. \nSt. Anthony at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4:30 p.m. \nAltamont at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Ramsey\, 4:30 p.m. \nSouth Central at Cumberland\, 4:30 p.m. \nNeoga at Dieterich\, 4:30 p.m. \nMartinsville at Jasper County\, 4:30 p.m. \nOdin at North Clay (8th grade only)\, 4:30 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nAtlanta at Chicago Cubs\, 6:40 p.m. \nAthletics at St. Louis Cardinals\, 6:45 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17107-tuesdays-schedule-25/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250904
DTSTAMP:20260403T143429
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UID:15928-1756857600-1756943999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Thrive With Diabetes Program
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/15928-thrive-with-diabetes-program/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250904
DTSTAMP:20260403T143429
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UID:17109-1756857600-1756943999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Wednesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nBrownstown/St. Elmo at Mulberry Grove\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Ramsey\, 4:30 p.m. \nGirls Golf \nRobinson at St. Anthony\, 4 p.m. \nEffingham\, Mattoon\, Champaign Central at Charleston\, 4 p.m. \nSoccer \nEffingham at St. Anthony\, 4 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nEffingham at Taylorville\, 4:30 p.m. \nVandalia at St. Anthony (B game)\, 4:30 p.m. \nBrownstown/St. Elmo at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nNewton St. Thomas at Cumberland\, 4:30 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nVandalia at St. Anthony\, 4:30 p.m. \nCumberland at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nParis Crestwood at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at Mulberry Grove\, 4:30 p.m. \nShelbyville Moulton at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4:30 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nAtlanta at Chicago Cubs\, 6:40 p.m. \nAthletics at St. Louis Cardinals\, 6:45 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17109-wednesdays-schedule-26/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250905
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SUMMARY:Free Diabetes Education Class
DESCRIPTION:PrintFree Diabetes Education Class Offered by  \nHSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology \n 2025 Class Schedule \nHSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – Effingham delivers world-class care close to home with a highly specialized team of local experts. \nTo help and encourage those with diabetes and their family members\, HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – Effingham offers a diabetes education class\, free of charge.  All classes are held at their office at 500 N. Maple St.\, Suite 200 in Effingham. \n• Free Comprehensive Diabetes Education Class – This free class helps provide a better understanding of managing all types of diabetes.  Topics include nutrition\, monitoring\, medications\, healthy coping and reducing risks.  Class participants receive individualized goals and a comprehensive diabetes management plan.  A follow-up class will be scheduled after completion of this initial class. \nDates/Times:  Held on the first Tuesdays or Thursdays of the month\, in the morning or afternoon: \n– Tuesday\, February 4\, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \n– Thursday\, March 6\, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. \n– Tuesday\, April 1\, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \n– Thursday\, May 1\, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. \n– Tuesday\, June 3\, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \n– Thursday\, July 3\, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. \n– Tuesday\, August 5\, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \n– Thursday\, September 4\, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. \n– Tuesday\, October 7\, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \n– Thursday\, November 6\, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. \n– Tuesday\, December 2\, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \nDates are subject to change. \nTo register for the education class\, register online at HSHSMedicalGroup.org/diabetes or call 217-391-5460. \nHSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology’s Dr. Radhika Annam\, endocrinologist\, and registered dietitians and diabetes educators Tracy Dennis and Adrienne Jarrell\, work together to provide those with diabetes the tools they need to manage their condition and live their best life. \nHSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology educators are also available for individualized counseling for diet\, medication administration\, and initiation and troubleshooting of devices (glucose monitors\, insulin pumps\, CGMs/sensors).  For more information or questions\, call 217-391-5460. \nFor more information about HSHS Medical Group\, visit hshsmedicalgroup.org.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3423-free-diabetes-education-class-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTSTAMP:20260403T143429
CREATED:20250820T161633Z
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UID:16375-1756944000-1757030399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Medicare Information Free Class
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16375-medicare-information-free-class-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTSTAMP:20260403T143429
CREATED:20250828T175237Z
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UID:17111-1756944000-1757030399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Thursday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nRamsey at Altamont\, 7 p.m. \nMulberry Grove at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nOdin at Dieterich\, 4:30 p.m. \nCentralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nWayne City at South Central\, 4:30 p.m. \nCross Country \nEffingham\, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, Teutopolis\, Charleston at Altamont Invitational\, 4:30 p.m. (Ballard N.C.) \nBoys Golf \nAltamont at Tuscola Co-ed\, 4 p.m. \nNewton at Casey-Westfield\, 4 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Flora Golf Course\, 4 p.m. \nGirls Golf \nEffingham\, Teutopolis at Sullivan\, 4 p.m. \nAltamont at Tuscola Co-ed\, 4 p.m. \nNewton at Casey-Westfield\, 4 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Flora Golf Course\, 4 p.m. \nSoccer \nVandalia at Effingham\, 4:30 p.m. VARSITY ONLY \nCarlyle at Altamont\, 4:30 p.m. \nNewton at Staunton\, 5 p.m. \nGirls Tennis \nSt. Anthony at Robinson\, 4:30 p.m. \nNewton at Richland County\, Olney\, 4:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Greenville\, 4:30 p.m. \nVolleyball \nMount Zion at Effingham\, 5 p.m. \nAltamont at Sullivan\, 5 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Ramsey\, 6 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Cumberland\, 5 p.m. \nMarshall at Dieterich\, 6 p.m. \nNeoga at Robinson\, 6 p.m. \nLawrenceville at North Clay\, 5 p.m. \nSouth Central at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 6:15 p.m. \nSt. Joseph-Ogden at Teutopolis\, 5 p.m. \nBoys Golf \nSullivan at Teutopolis\, 4 p.m. \nSoccer \nVandalia at Effingham\, 6:30 p.m. \nGirls Tennis \nShelbyville at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nVolleyball \nMount Zion at Effingham\, 5 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nCharleston at Effingham\, 4:1 5p.m. \nSt. Anthony at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nAltamont at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nCumberland at Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 4:30 p.m. \nSouth Central at Dieterich\, 4:30 p.m. \nJasper County at Hutsonville\, 5 p.m. \nMarshall at Jasper County\, 4:30 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Sigel St. Michael\, 4:30 p.m. \nSalem Franklin Park at Teutopolis\, 4:15 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Flora Floyd Henson (B game)\, 4:30 p.m. \nCross Country \nEffingham\, Dieterich\, Okaw Valley\, Robinson Nuttall at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nJasper County at Robinson\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nEffingham at Taylorville\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Altamont\, 4:30 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at South Central\, 4:30 p.m. \nLawrenceville at Cumberland\, 4:30 p.m. \nDieterich at Martinsville\, 4:30 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nPatoka at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 4:30 p.m. \nSalem Franklin Park at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17111-thursdays-schedule-24/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTSTAMP:20260403T143429
CREATED:20250729T155001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T155039Z
UID:14981-1757030400-1757116799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Downtown Effingham Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14981-downtown-effingham-cruise/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTSTAMP:20260403T143429
CREATED:20250819T150518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T163346Z
UID:16240-1757030400-1757116799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:BBQ Ribs Meal With Effingham VFW Auxiliary
DESCRIPTION:PrintVFW Auxiliary Post 1769 in Effingham are starting their meals again in September. \nThe menu for Friday\, September 5th will be:  BBQ Ribs\, hashbrown casserole\, vegetable\, dessert\, and coffee\, tea\, or lemonade for $8.00. \nServing is from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the VFW on Veterans Drive. \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16240-bbq-ribs-meal-with-effingham-vfw-auxiliary/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTSTAMP:20260403T143429
CREATED:20250821T144436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T144436Z
UID:16480-1757030400-1757116799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Whitetails Unlimited Central Illinois Chapter Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16480-whitetails-unlimited-central-illinois-chapter-banquet/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTSTAMP:20260403T143429
CREATED:20250828T175430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T175910Z
UID:17114-1757030400-1757116799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Friday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nFootball \nEffingham at Mount Carmel\, 7 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM) \nArgenta-Oreana at Cumberland\, 7 p.m. \nNewton at Trenton Wesclin\, 7 p.m. \nBaseball \nSt. Anthony at South Central\, 7 p.m. \nBrownstown/St. Elmo at Altamont\, TIME CHANGED TO 4 P.M. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Dieterich\, 4:30 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Odin\, 4:30 p.m. \nBoys Golf \nNewton\, Teutopolis at Richland County\, Olney Invitational\, 1 p.m. \nSoccer \nSt. Anthony at Champaign St. Thomas More\, 4:30 p.m. \nGirls Tennis \nTeutopolis at Heather Bradshaw Memorial at Edwardsville\, 8:30 a.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY/FROSH/SOPH \nBoys Golf \nSt. Anthony at Richland County Invitational\, 1 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nEffingham at Dieterich\, 4:30 p.m. \nEffingham Sacred Heart at Newton St. Thomas\, 4:15 p.m. \nNeoga at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nCisne at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nJasper County at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Sigel St. Michael\, 4:30 p.m. \nCross Country \nSt. Anthony\, Sigel St. Michael at Chrisman\, 4 p.m. \nSoftball \nSt. Anthony at Effingham\, 4:15 p.m. \nAltamont at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Shelbyville\, 4:30 p.m. \nDieterich at Robinson Nuttall\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nMattoon at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nWashington at Chicago Cubs\, 1:20 p.m. \nSan Francisco at St. Louis Cardinals\, 7:15 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17114-fridays-schedule-26/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTSTAMP:20260403T143429
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T195853Z
UID:17522-1757030400-1757116799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:D.A.V. Fund Drive in Effingham
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Disabled American Veterans Chapter #7 will be out collecting funds for Forget-Me-Not Day.   D.A.V. associates will be in various Effingham locations accepting donations on \nFriday\, September 5\, from 7:00 – Noon\, \nand \nSaturday\, September 6\, from 7:00 – 1:00 pm. \nCollected donations will go towards local disabled veterans. \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17522-d-a-v-fund-drive-in-effingham/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250907
DTSTAMP:20260403T143429
CREATED:20250715T204231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T204306Z
UID:14106-1757116800-1757203199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:White Squirrel Bluegrass Festival
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14106-white-squirrel-bluegrass-festival/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250907
DTSTAMP:20260403T143429
CREATED:20250505T151332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T151332Z
UID:8907-1757116800-1757203199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThe Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday\, from June 14th through October 25th. \nVendors will be selling fresh produce\, baked goods\, and handcrafted arts and crafts.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/8907-effingham-farmers-market-13/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250907
DTSTAMP:20260403T143429
CREATED:20250717T153451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T153715Z
UID:14235-1757116800-1757203199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Jeep Run Fundraiser for Honor Flight
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14235-jeep-run-fundraiser-for-honor-flight/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250907
DTSTAMP:20260403T143429
CREATED:20250729T155106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T155119Z
UID:14985-1757116800-1757203199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Downtown Effingham Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14985-downtown-effingham-cruise-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906
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CREATED:20250820T162419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T162438Z
UID:16385-1757116800-1757203199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:GLOBingo for Effingham Humane Society
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16385-globingo-for-effingham-humane-society/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250907
DTSTAMP:20260403T143429
CREATED:20250820T203047Z
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UID:16430-1757116800-1757203199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Firehouse Jeep Fling for Cowden-Herrick Fire Departments
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThe event has proven to be a fun adventure for families\, offering a route through stunning country scenery just outside of town.  Participants can select between a muddy or dry path\, and there are raffles for both kids and adults at each stop.  The first stop includes food from the Jeep run\, and the final stop at Pinky’s features supreme raffles with supreme prizes!
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16430-firehouse-jeep-fling-for-cowden-herrick-fire-departments/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250907
DTSTAMP:20260403T143429
CREATED:20250822T150931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T151050Z
UID:16595-1757116800-1757203199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Official Pre-Party at Summer Sundown Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThe Summer Sundown Music Festival OFFICIAL Pre-Party takes place on Saturday\, September 6!  Come to hear Spatch\, Time to Kill 1975 / 2000 revue\, & The Vice Presidents at A1 Liquors on Highway 33 in Effingham. \nIt’s FREE!  (but there is a $10 suggested donation) \nDoors open at 5pm\, with the Show starting at 6pm. \nThe Bands are: \n\nTime To Kill 1975/2000 Revue:\n\nTime to Kill (Garrett Burris\, Austin Stark\, Corey Neidigh & friends) will back up The Ladies of P.M.W. as they sing the hits of 1975 AND 2000 \n\nThe Vice Presidents (Presidents of the United States of America tribute band)\n\n(Andrew Linley\, Neil Holmes\, Erich Metzelaars) will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the P.O.T.U.S.A. self titled album\, playing tunes from the album + the hits! \n\nSPATCH\, Effingham’s newest jam band will be closing out the night.\n\nGet your drink on at A1 and grab some BBQ from Edley’s (located inside). \nDrawings\, Raffles\, and more!  Bring some cash\, grab your S.S.M.F. tickets before prices go up at the gate\, and skip paying credit card fees! \nHuge thanks to A1 Liquors for hosting and sponsoring the event.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16595-official-pre-party-at-summer-sundown-music-festival/
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UID:17116-1757116800-1757203199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nCisne at Neoga\, 10 a.m. \nCross Country \nSt. Anthony at Chrisman Cow Chip\, 9 a.m. \nEffingham\, Cumberland\, Dieterich\, Neoga\, Newton\, Teutopolis at Charleston at Eastern Illinois University\, 9:15 a.m. \nSoccer \nRichland County\, Olney at Altamont\, 11 a.m. \nCharleston at Newton\, 10 a.m. \nTeutopolis at Mount Vernon\, 11 a.m. \nGirls Tennis \nSt. Anthony at Springfield Sacred Heart Griffin Tennis Invitational\, 8 a.m. \nTeutopolis at Heather Bradshaw Memorial at Edwardsville\, 8:30 a.m. \nVolleyball \nSt. Anthony\, Newton at Richland County Invitational\, 8 a.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, Teutopolis at Sullivan Tournament\, TBA \nAltamont Tournament \nAt ACHS Location \nPool A \nMatch 1 – Altamont vs. Greenville\, 8:30 a.m. \nMatch 2 – Heritage vs. Cerro Gordo\, 9:20 a.m. \nMatch 3 – Greenville vs. Heritage\, 10:10 a.m. \nMatch 4 – Cerro Gordo vs. Altamont\, 11 a.m. \nMatch 5 – Greenville vs. Cerro Gordo\, 11:50 p.m. \nMatch 6 – Altamont vs. Heritage\, 12:40 p.m. \nMatch 7 – Pool A 1st vs. Pool B 2nd\, 1:40 p.m. \nMatch 8 – Pool B 1st vs. Pool A 2nd\, 2:40 p.m. \nMatch 9 – Loser of 7 vs. Loser of 8 (third place)\, 3:40 p.m. \nMatch 10 – Winner of 7 vs. Winner of 8 (championship)\, 4:40 p.m. \nPool B \nAt AGS Gym \nMatch 1 – Cumberland vs. Vandalia\, 8:30 a.m. \nMatch 2 – Centralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran vs. Nokomis\, 9:20 a.m. \nMatch 3 – Vandalia vs. Centralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran\, 10:10 a.m. \nMatch 4 – Nokomis vs. Cumberland\, 11 a.m. \nMatch 5 – Vandalia vs. Nokomis\, 11:50 p.m. \nMatch 6 – Cumberland vs. Centralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran\, 12:40 p.m. \nMatch 7 – Pool A 4th vs. Pool B 3rd\, 1:40 p.m. \nMathc 8 – Pool B 4th vs. Pool A 3rd\, 2:40 p.m. \nMatch 9 – Loser of 7 vs. Loser of 8 (seventh place)\, 3:40 p.m. \nMatch 10 – Winner of 7 vs. Winner of 8 (fifth place)\, 4:40 p.m. \nDieterich at Westville Tournament\, TBA \nNeoga at Mattoon\, 8 a.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown\, Sparta at Wayne City\, 10 a.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY/FROSH/SOPH \nSoccer \nRichland County\, Olney at Altamont\, 11 a.m. \nVolleyball \nEffingham at Champaign JV Tournament\, 8 a.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nSt. John’s Lutheran at St. Anthony\, 10 a.m. \nNeoga at Altamont Lutheran (DH)\, 9 a.m. \nPalestine at Jasper County\, 10 a.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Greenville\, 9 a.m. \nSt. Joseph at Teutopolis (DH)\, 10 a.m. \nTaylorville at Teutopolis\, 2 p.m. A&B to follow \nCross Country \nCumberland\, Dieterich\, Jasper County\, Windsor at Charleston Invitational (EIU)\, 8 a.m. \nSoftball \nAltamont\, Vandalia at St. Elmo B Round Robin\, 9 a.m. \nDieterich\, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Casey-Westfield Round Robin\, 8 a.m. \nNeoga at St. Elmo/Brownstown (B game only)\, TBA \nHutsonville at Neoga\, 10 a.m. \nJUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE \nMattoon at Effingham\, 1 p.m.\, 2:30 p.m.\, 4 p.m.\, 5:30 p.m. \nCOLLEGE FOOTBALL \nEastern Illinois University at Indiana State\, noon \nUniversity of Illinois at Duke\, 11 a.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nWashington at Chicago Cubs\, 1:20 p.m. \nSan Francisco at St. Louis Cardinals\, 6:15 p.m. \nNASCAR \nToyota 200\, 5 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17116-saturdays-schedule-25/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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UID:17516-1757116800-1757203199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Block Party - Journey Church
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17516-block-party-journey-church/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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UID:17118-1757203200-1757289599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Sunday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nWashington at Chicago Cubs\, 1:20 p.m. \nSan Francisco at St. Louis Cardinals\, 1:15 p.m. \nNASCAR \nEnjoy Illinois 300\, noon
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17118-sundays-schedule-25/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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UID:17196-1757203200-1757289599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Benefit/Celebration of Life for Ron Worman
DESCRIPTION:PrintCELEBRATION OF LIFE/BENEFIT FOR RON WORMAN\nEffingham Event Center\nSunday\, September 7\, 2025 \nBAKE SALE 12:00 PM – 5:00 P.M.\n-Baked Goods may be dropped off at the Effingham Event Center on September 7 from 10:00 till Noon for free will donations. \nSILENT AUCTION 12:00 P.M.-3:45 P.M.\n-Contact Ruth Rhodes 217-254-9178 or Katie Duncan 217-821-3341 by Friday\, September 5\, to donate auction items. \nMUSIC & KARAOKE BY DANNY SHELTON \nFOOD BY KIRBY FOODS\n– Noon till It’s Gone!  Drive Up or Dine In – Free Will Donations\n– Porkburgers\, Hamburger\, Hot Dogs & Chips \nRaffle & 50/50 Drawing throughout the day! \nALL PROCEEDS WILL HELP WITH RON’S MEDICAL & MISC. EXPENSES.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17196-benefit-celebration-of-life-for-ron-worman/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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UID:17359-1757203200-1757289599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Chuck Wagon Gang in Effingham
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Gospel Group the Chuck Wagon Gang will be at the First Church of God\, 2600 South Banker Street in Effingham.  They will be performing on Sunday\, September 7\, at 2:00 pm
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17359-chuckwagon-gang-in-effingham/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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UID:17368-1757203200-1757289599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Teutopolis Monastery Museum
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17368-teutopolis-monastery-museum-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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UID:17533-1757203200-1757289599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Gym Bob's Jamboree Show
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Gym Bob’s Jamboree Show will be held on Sunday\, September 7th\, beginning at 1:00pm!  This will be our “All 50’s and 60’s Show” and we will be featuring all your favorite oldies music\, such as Roy Orbison\, Elvis Presley\, and other legends from the 50’s and 60’s\, for the whole family to enjoy – performed by the Gym Bob’s Jamboree Band and Singers. \nThe Jamboree Show is held the first Sunday afternoon of the month at Gym Bob’s\, located at 44 Apostle Lane in Bible Grove. \nReservations are not necessary but can be made by calling 615-481-7418. \nMore information may also be found online at http://www.GymBobs.com
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17533-gym-bobs-jamboree-show-6/
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UID:3472-1757289600-1757375999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Free Diabetes Support Group
DESCRIPTION:PrintFree Diabetes Support Group Offered by  \nHSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology \nHSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – Effingham delivers world-class care close to home with a highly specialized team of local experts. \nTo help and encourage those with diabetes and their family members\, HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – Effingham offers a monthly diabetes support group\, free of charge. The support group is held at their office at 500 N. Maple St.\, Suite 200 in Effingham. \n• Diabetes Support Group – Join with other members of the diabetes community in a supportive\, caring environment. Each meeting includes education on a diabetes-related topic\, recipe demonstrations\, and lots of laughter and fun. No registration is necessary – all are welcome. \nDates/Times: Held on the second Monday of the month from 5-6 p.m. \n– February 10 \n– March 10 \n– April 14 \n– May 12 \n– June 9 \n– July 14 \n– August 11 \n– September 8 \n– October 13 \n– November 10 \n– December 8 \nDates are subject to change. \nHSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology’s Dr. Radhika Annam\, endocrinologist\, and registered dietitians and diabetes educators Tracy Dennis and Adrienne Jarrell\, work together to provide those with diabetes the tools they need to manage their condition and live their best life. \nHSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology educators are also available for individualized counseling for diet\, medication administration\, and initiation and troubleshooting of devices (glucose monitors\, insulin pumps\, CGMs/sensors). For more information or questions\, call 217-391-5460. \nFor more information about HSHS Medical Group\, visit hshsmedicalgroup.org.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3472-free-diabetes-support-group-8/
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SUMMARY:Monday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nRamsey at South Central\, 4:30 p.m. \nBoys Golf \nNewton at Sullivan Invitational\, 4 p.m. \nGirls Golf \nSt. Anthony at Sullivan\, 4 p.m. \nSoccer \nSt. Anthony at Robinson\, 4:30 p.m. \nGirls Tennis \nNewton at Vandalia\, 4:30 p.m. HAS BEEN CHANGED TO AT NEWTON \nVolleyball \nSandoval at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 6 p.m. \nCumberland at Marshall\, 6 p.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at Nokomis\, 6 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY/FROSH/SOPH \nBaseball \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4:30 p.m. \nFootball \nMount Carmel at Effingham\, 6 p.m. \nArgenta-Oreana at Cumberland HAS BEEN CANCELED \nNewton at Marshall\, 6 p.m. \nBoys Golf \nSt. Anthony at Sullivan\, 4 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nTeutopolis at Effingham\, 4:15 p.m. \nSigel St. Michael at Effingham Sacred Heart\, 4:30 p.m. \nDieterich at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nJasper County at Casey-Westfield\, 4:30 p.m. \nNeoga at South Central\, 4:30 p.m. \nOblong at Newton St. Thomas\, 4:30 p.m. \nArthur Christian at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nAltamont at Mulberry Grove\, 4:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Casey-Westfield\, 4:30 p.m. \nClass 1A Edwards County (Albion) Regional \nGame 1 — Oblong vs. Edwards County\, 4:30 p.m. \nGame 2 — West Salem vs. Hutsonville\, 4:30 p.m. \nClass 1A Sigel St. Michael Regional \nGame 1 — Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Martinsville\, TBA \nGame 2 — Findlay Okaw Valley at Neoga\, TBA \nGame 3 — Effingham St. Anthony at Sigel St. Michael\, TBA \nClass 2A Robinson Nuttall Regional \nGame 1 — Lawrenceville Parkview at Teutopolis\, TBA \nGame 2 — North Clay at Red Hill (Bridgeport)\, TBA \nClass 2A Altamont Regional \nGame 1 — Vandalia at Altamont\, TBA \nGame 2 — Hillsboro at Greenville\, TBA \nGame 3 — St. Elmo/Brownstown at Shelbyville Moulton\, TBA \nClass 2A Casey-Westfield Regional \nGame 1 — Marshall at Paris Mayo\, 4:30 p.m. \nGame 2 — Hume Shiloh at Casey-Westfield\, 4:30 p.m. \nClass 3A Mount Zion Regional \nGame 1 — Mattoon at Tolono Unity\, TBA \nGame 2 — Charleston at Monticello\, TBA \nGame 3 — Stephen Decatur at Mount Zion\, TBA \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nChicago Cubs at Atlanta\, 6:15 p.m. \nSt. Louis Cardinals at Seattle\, 8:40 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17657-mondays-schedule-26/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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UID:15250-1757376000-1757462399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in September
DESCRIPTION:PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in September:\n.\nTuesday\, September 2nd from 4-6pm\, Shumway (304 S. West Street)\nTuesday\, September 9th from 4-6pm\, Shumway (304 S. West Street)\nWednesday September 10th from noon-2pm\, Shumway (304 S. West Street)\nSaturday\, September 13th from 9am-noon\, Mason (861 E. Washington)\nSaturday\, September 20th from 11am-3p.m.  FreedomFest!  The grocery distribution starts at 1p.m.\n.\nFor all the above dates\, except for FreedomFest\, we ask you to call and sign up ahead of time.  Please call 217-240-0059.\n.\nNo registration for FreedomFest
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/15250-enduring-freedom-ministries-distributions-in-september/
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SUMMARY:SBL Hospice Binga
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation will host its 18th annual SBL Hospice Binga at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday\, September 9\, at the Mattoon Eagles Club\, 1917 Oak Avenue.  Doors open at 4:30 p.m.  Net proceeds support an endowment for SBL Willow Breeze Hospice House. \nContributions to Hospice Binga directly impact people throughout East Central and Southern Illinois by helping those with limited resources pay for their stay at Willow Breeze.  “Willow Breeze has already impacted many families in the region\,” SBL Special Events Officer Kim Lockart said.  “Proceeds from Hospice Binga will support the endowment and ensure that we can continue to help families who need assistance.” \nAdmission tickets are available for $10 each\, which includes 10 regular Binga games.  Raffle tickets are also available for $5 each\, or three for $10\, for a Nintendo Switch 2 Console and Mario Kart World bundle\, featuring a vivid\, 7.9” LCD touch screen with 256 GB of internal storage.  The bundle is donated by County Office Products\, Inc.  The winner will be drawn on September 9 during SBL Hospice Binga\, but you need not be present to win. \nThis year’s auction items will open for bidding online starting at 8 am on Friday\, September 5.  Items range from activities to handmade treasures and will also be on display at the event and available for bidding through 5 pm on Wednesday\, September 10. \nSBL would also like to thank this year’s Partner\, Blake’s Shining Star & the Durdel Family\, and Title Sponsors: Commercial Electric; Cromwell Media; and First Neighbor Bank. \nFor more information\, to make a donation\, or to purchase raffle tickets\, contact the SBL Health Foundation at 217-258-2511 or visit www.sarahbush.org/binga.  You can also bid on auction items at that web address.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16136-sbl-hospice-binga/
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