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UID:22627-1763596800-1763683199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Indoor "Whatever" Sale at Village Square Mall
DESCRIPTION:Print \nFun days in enclosed mall with no cold\, rain\, or snow! \nThere are still openings for people to be included.  Bring your yard sale\, baked goodies\, crafts or collectibles.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/22627-indoor-whatever-sale-at-village-square-mall-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251121
DTSTAMP:20260403T123738
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UID:22824-1763596800-1763683199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Wreaths Across America Program
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThe website for Post 512 at Wreaths Across America is: https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/181121/Overview/?relatedId=0
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/22824-wreaths-across-america-program/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTSTAMP:20260403T123738
CREATED:20251016T143824Z
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UID:20722-1763683200-1763769599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:GloBingo Benefitting Relay For Life
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/20722-globingo-benefitting-relay-for-life/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTSTAMP:20260403T123738
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UID:21927-1763683200-1763769599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in November
DESCRIPTION:PrintHere are the American Red Cross Blood Drives in November: \nTuesday\, November 4\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \nTuesday\, November 4\, First Christian Church of Casey\, Noon – 6:00 PM \n  \nMonday\, November 10\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin\, 1:30 – 5:30 PM \n  \nFriday\, November 14\, Flora High School\, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM \n  \nThursday\, November 20\, First Baptist Church of Shelbyville\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n  \nFriday\, November 21\, Cornerstone Church in Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n  \nTuesday\, November 25\, Oil Belt Christian Service Camp\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n  \nWednesday\, November 26\, Flora OddFellows Lodge #151\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n  \nFriday\, November 28\, Friday\, Effingham Blood Donation Center\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nPromotions: \n\nDuring National Diabetes Awareness Month in November\, successful donations will get free A1C testing\, which is commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes.*** (One test result per donor in a 12-month period; do not fast before you donate.)  See rcblood.org/harvest\n\nGive October 27 – November 16\, for $20 in e-gift cards.  See rcblood.org/harvest\n\nGive blood Nov. 17 – Dec. 7\, for a pair of Red Cross x PAC-MAN socks\, while supplies last!\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/21927-red-cross-blood-drives-in-november-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTSTAMP:20260403T123738
CREATED:20251103T162648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T162648Z
UID:22091-1763683200-1763769599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:National Athletic Hall of Fame Induction & Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/22091-national-athletic-hall-of-fame-induction-banquet/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTSTAMP:20260403T123738
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UID:22231-1763683200-1763769599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Design Effingham's Christmas Card
DESCRIPTION:Print \nIf you have any questions\, please call the City of Effingham Tourism Office at 217-342-5310. \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/22231-design-effinghams-christmas-card/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTSTAMP:20260403T123738
CREATED:20251105T161737Z
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UID:22365-1763683200-1763769599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Friday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nGirls Basketball \nDieterich at Effingham\, 6 p.m. \nAltamont at Marshall\, 6 p.m. \nPana Thanksgiving Tournament \nBlue Pool at Pana High School \nGame 1 – Brownstown/St. Elmo vs. Lincoln\, 6 p.m. \nGame 2 – Pana vs. Highland\, 7:30 p.m. \nOrange Pool at Pana Junior High School \nGame 1 – Effingham St. Anthony vs. Breese Mater Dei\, 6 p.m. \nGame 2 – Gillespie vs. Mattoon\, 7:30 p.m. \nNokomis Tipoff Tournament \nAt High School Gym \nPiasa Southwestern vs. Pawnee\, 6 p.m. \nNokomis vs. Raymond Lincolnwood\, 7:30 p.m. \nAt Junior High Gym \nMaryville Christian vs. Vandalia\, 6 p.m. \nGreenfield/Northwestern vs. Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 7:30 p.m. \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nGirls Basketball \nTeutopolis at Effingham\, 5 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nAltamont at Stewardson-Strasburg\, 6 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/22365-fridays-schedule-37/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTSTAMP:20260403T123738
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UID:22635-1763683200-1763769599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Indoor "Whatever" Sale at Village Square Mall
DESCRIPTION:Print \nFun days in enclosed mall with no cold\, rain\, or snow! \nThere are still openings for people to be included.  Bring your yard sale\, baked goodies\, crafts or collectibles.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/22635-indoor-whatever-sale-at-village-square-mall-5/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTSTAMP:20260403T123738
CREATED:20251114T205459Z
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UID:22944-1763683200-1763769599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Food Drive Donations for Catholic Charities
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/22944-food-drive-donations-for-catholic-charities-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251123
DTSTAMP:20260403T123738
CREATED:20251028T201158Z
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UID:21743-1763769600-1763855999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Trivia Night for Effingham County Humane Society
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/21743-trivia-night-for-effingham-county-humane-society/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251123
DTSTAMP:20260403T123738
CREATED:20251105T162124Z
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UID:22367-1763769600-1763855999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nGirls Basketball \nPana Thanksgiving Tournament \nSession 2 Blue Pool at Pana High School \nGame 3 – Pana vs. Lincoln\, 10 a.m. \nGame 4 – Highland vs. Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 11:30 a.m. \nSession 2A Orange Pool at Pana Junior High School \nGame 3 – Mattoon vs. St. Anthony\, 10 a.m. \nGame 4 – Breese Mater Dei vs. Gillespie\, 11:30 a.m. \nSession 3 Blue Pool at Pana High School \nGame 3 — Lincoln vs. Highland\, 4 p.m. \nGame 4 — Pana vs. Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 5:30 p.m. \nSession 3A Orange Pool at Pana Junior High School \nGame 5 – Breese Mater Dei vs. Mattoon\, 4 p.m. \nGame 6 – St. Anthony vs. Gillespie\, 5:30 p.m. \nNAL Tournament \nAt Paris \nGame 7 — Teutopolis vs. Danville\, 10 a.m. \nGame 8– Olney vs. Paris\, 11:30 a.m. \nGame 9 — Charleston vs. Terre Haute North\, 1 p.m. (consolation championship) \nGame 10 — Loser Game 7 vs. Loser Game 8\, 2:30 p.m. (third place) \nGame 11 — Winner  Game 7 vs. Winner Game 8\, 4 p.m. (championship) \nNokomis Tipoff Tournament \nSchedule determined by Thursday’s results \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nGirls Basketball \nTeutopolis at Mount Zion\, 10 a.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nSt. Anthony Shootout\, 9 a.m. \nGirls Basketball \nClass 7-1A Pana Sacred Heart Regional \nGame — Sigel St. Michael vs. Findlay Okaw Valley\, 10 a.m. \nGame 2 — Mattoon St. John’s vs. Effingham Sacred Heart\, 11:15 a.m. \nGame 3 — Pana Sacred Heart vs. Ramsey\, 12:30 p.m. \nGame 4 — Neoga vs. Winner Game 1\, 2 p.m. \nGame 5 — Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3\, 3:30 p.m. \nClass 7-2A Casey-Westfield Regional \nGame 1 — Stewardson-Strasburg vs. Effingham St. Anthony\, 10 a.m. \nGame 2 — Casey-Westfield vs. Arcola\, 11 a.m. \nClass 7-2A North Clay Regional \nGame 1 — Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City vs. Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 10 a.m. \nGame 2 — Altamont vs. Dieterich\, 11:15 a.m. \nClass 7-3A Teutopolis Regional \nGame 1 — Jasper County vs. Lawrenceville Parkview\, 10 a.m. \nGame 2 — Red Hill (Bridgeport) vs. Marshall\, 11:15 a.m. \nClass 7-3A Mount Zion Regional \nGame 1– Effingham vs. Rochester\, 9 a.m. \nGame 2– Mattoon vs. Stephen Decatur\, 10;15 a.m. \nGame 3 — Taylorville vs. Charleston\, 11:30 a.m. \nCOLLEGE FOOTBALL \nEastern Illinois University at Alabama\, 1 p.m. \nUniversity of Illinois at Wisconsin\, TBA \nMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nLong Island at University of Illinois\, TBA
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/22367-saturdays-schedule-36/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251123
DTSTAMP:20260403T123738
CREATED:20251110T170200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T170200Z
UID:22624-1763769600-1763855999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Deer Hunters Breakfast at Edgewood Legion
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/22624-deer-hunters-breakfast-at-edgewood-legion/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251123
DTSTAMP:20260403T123738
CREATED:20251110T174755Z
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UID:22637-1763769600-1763855999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Indoor "Whatever" Sale - Village Square Mall
DESCRIPTION:Print \nFun days in enclosed mall with no cold\, rain\, or snow! \nThere are still openings for people to be included.  Bring your yard sale\, baked goodies\, crafts or collectibles.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/22637-indoor-whatever-sale-village-square-mall/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251123
DTSTAMP:20260403T123738
CREATED:20251114T205543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T211014Z
UID:22946-1763769600-1763855999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Food Drive Donations for Catholic Charities
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/22946-food-drive-donations-for-catholic-charities-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTSTAMP:20260403T123738
CREATED:20250820T151509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T151509Z
UID:16354-1763856000-1763942399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Journey to Freedom:  Illinois’ Underground Railroad
DESCRIPTION:PrintA new exhibit highlighting the courageous stories of freedom seekers and the multi-racial conductors who assisted them on the Underground Railroad in Illinois are featured in a new exhibit Journey to Freedom:  Illinois’ Underground Railroad.  This will be on display in the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site’s Visitor Center – Sargent Gallery\, now through December 31. \nThis exhibit tells selected stories of freedom seekers\, conductors and communities in Illinois that were part of the journey to freedom on the Illinois Underground Railroad.  Using photos\, videos\, maps\, personal stories\, and illustrations created specifically for the exhibit\, visitors will learn the about the people and communities who took part in this hidden history.  Highlighted stories include freedom seekers John and Eliza Little\, who traveled barefoot through Illinois to Canada to gain their freedom\, or conductors like Henry who worked for Abraham Lincoln\, and Mary Ann King Brown who helped the enslaved to freedom in the Springfield\, Quincy and Galena areas.  Many of the known communities are included\, from Cairo through Springfield to Quincy and Chicago.  Other featured areas are Brooklyn/Freedom Village\, Miller Grove\, Rocky Fork\, Galesburg\, Mount Hope\, Jacksonville\, and New Philadelphia. \n Journey to Freedom:  Illinois’ Underground Railroad is proudly presented by The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area\, also known as Looking for Lincoln. \nThe Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site is located at 402 South Lincoln Highway Road\, Lerna\, IL  62440.  For more information call 217-345-1845\, or visit lincolnlogcabin.org
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16354-journey-to-freedom-illinois-underground-railroad-5/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTSTAMP:20260403T123738
CREATED:20250827T194354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T195946Z
UID:16981-1763856000-1763942399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Artisan & Vendor Market in Dieterich
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16981-holiday-artisan-vendor-market-in-dieterich/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTSTAMP:20260403T123738
CREATED:20251105T162219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T162219Z
UID:22369-1763856000-1763942399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Sunday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE \nPittsburgh at Chicago\, noon \nNew England at Cincinnati\, noon \nNew York Giants at Detroit\, noon \nMinnesota at Green Bay\, noon \nSeattle at Tennessee\, noon \nIndianapolis at Kansas City\, noon \nNew York Jets at Baltimore\, noon \nCleveland at Las Vegas\, 3:05 p.m. \nJacksonville at Arizona\, 3:05 p.m. \nPhiladelphia at Dallas\, 3:25 p.m. \nAtlanta at New Orleans\, 3:25 p.m. \nTampa Bay at Los Angeles Rams\, 7:20 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/22369-sundays-schedule-36/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251125
DTSTAMP:20260403T123738
CREATED:20251120T155654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T154512Z
UID:23347-1763942400-1764028799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Monday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nSt. Anthony Turkey Tournament \nGame 1—Breese Central vs. Normandy\, 5 p.m. \nGame 2 – St. Anthony vs. Edwardsville\, 6:30 p.m. \nCumberland Turkey Tournament \nGame 1 – North Clay vs. Vandalia\, 6 p.m. \nGame 2 – Marshall vs. Dieterich\, 7:30 p.m. \nMulberry Grove Turkey Tournament \nGame 1 – Lebanon vs. St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 5:15 p.m. \nGame 2 – Maryville Christian vs. South Central\, 6:45 p.m. \nGame 3 – Mulberry Grove vs. Father McGivney\, 8:15 p.m. \nCerro Gordo Tournament \nAt High School Gym \nGame 1 – Warrensburg-Latham vs. St. Thomas More\, 6 p.m. \nGame 2 – Le Roy vs. Cerro Gordo/Bement\, 7:30 p.m. \nAt Junior High School Gym \nGame 1 – Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City vs. Unity Christian\, 6 p.m. \nGame 2 – Argenta-Oreana vs. Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 7:30 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nBob Kerans Tournament \nAt Newton \nGame 1 – Altamont vs. Effingham\, 6 p.m. \nGame 2 – Newton vs. Flora\, 7:30 p.m. \nNeoga vs. Marshall at Lake Land College\, 6 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Mount Carmel\, 6 p.m. \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nAltamont at Effingham\, 6 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Highland\, 6 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nEffingham at Richland County\, Olney\, 6 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Highland\, 6 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nEffingham Sacred Heart at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 6 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 6:15 p.m. \nDieterich at Cumberland\, 6 p.m. \nJasper County at Casey-Westfield\, 6 p.m. \nSigel St. Michael at Neoga\, 6 p.m. \nWindsor at Stewardson-Strasburg\, 6 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nClass 7-1A Pana Sacred Heart Regional \nGame 6 – Neoga vs. Mattoon\, 6 p.m. (championship) \nClass 7-2A Casey-Westfield Regional \nGame 3 – Paris Crestwood vs. Stewardson-Strasburg\, 6 p.m. \nGame 4 – Cumberland vs. Casey-Westfield\, 7 p.m. \nClass 7-2A North Clay Regional \nGame 3 – Edwards County (Albion) vs. Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 5 p.m. \nGame 4 – South Central vs. Dieterich\, 6:15 p.m. \nClass 7-3A Teutopolis Regional \nGame 3 — Teutopolis vs. Jasper County\, 6 p.m. \nGame 4 – Robinson Nuttall vs. Red Hill (Bridgeport)\, 7:15 p.m. \nClass 7-4A Mount Zion Regional \nGame 4 – Mount Zion vs.  Effingham\, 5 p.m. \nGame 5 – Mattoon vs. Taylorville\, 6:15 p.m. \nMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nUT Rio Grande Valley at University of Illinois\, TBA \nNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE \nCarolina at San Francisco\, 7:15 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/23347-mondays-schedule-36/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251126
DTSTAMP:20260403T123738
CREATED:20251022T153244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T153547Z
UID:21265-1764028800-1764115199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Free Medicare Guidance and Education
DESCRIPTION:PrintHospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) and Chapter\, an independent Medicare adviser\, are partnering to offer current and newly eligible Medicare patients free\, unbiased consultations on choosing a Medicare plan that best fits their health care needs. \nChapter advisers provide expert\, up-to-date information about Medicare Supplement (aka Medigap)\, Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans.  They are trained to assist existing Medicare patients aged 65 or older maintain or change plans during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) beginning Oct. 15 and continuing through Dec. 7.  They also offer guidance year-round to patients who become Medicare-eligible on their 65th birthday. \nHSHS is committed to ensuring patients and all members of the community have access to compassionate\, high-quality health care through all stages of life. \n“Choosing a Medicare plan can be overwhelming\, with many factors to consider\,” said Jeff Sterling\, HSHS Vice President of Managed Care.  “By leveraging Chapter’s technology and expertise\, HSHS aims to provide our patients with the information they need to find the best fit for their needs.” \n“Chapter utilizes a state-of-the-art platform to guide patients through the Medicare plan selection process\,” said Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz\, CEO of Chapter.  “HSHS’ Mission to provide compassionate\, high-quality health care aligns with our own vision at Chapter.  Together\, we can help individuals navigate the confusing world of Medicare\, ensuring they get the right coverage.” \nHSHS patients interested in receiving personalized Medicare guidance can book an appointment online at askchapter.org/hshs or by phone at 855-636-0583.  Those interested in learning more about Chapter’s approach to Medicare advice can visit askchapter.org. \nFor more information about HSHS\, visit hshs.org.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/21265-21265/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251126
DTSTAMP:20260403T123738
CREATED:20251030T193019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T193029Z
UID:21943-1764028800-1764115199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in November
DESCRIPTION:PrintHere are the American Red Cross Blood Drives in November: \nTuesday\, November 4\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \nTuesday\, November 4\, First Christian Church of Casey\, Noon – 6:00 PM \n  \nMonday\, November 10\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin\, 1:30 – 5:30 PM \n  \nFriday\, November 14\, Flora High School\, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM \n  \nThursday\, November 20\, First Baptist Church of Shelbyville\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n  \nFriday\, November 21\, Cornerstone Church in Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n  \nTuesday\, November 25\, Oil Belt Christian Service Camp\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n  \nWednesday\, November 26\, Flora OddFellows Lodge #151\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n  \nFriday\, November 28\, Friday\, Effingham Blood Donation Center\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nPromotions: \n\nDuring National Diabetes Awareness Month in November\, successful donations will get free A1C testing\, which is commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes.*** (One test result per donor in a 12-month period; do not fast before you donate.)  See rcblood.org/harvest\n\nGive October 27 – November 16\, for $20 in e-gift cards.  See rcblood.org/harvest\n\nGive blood Nov. 17 – Dec. 7\, for a pair of Red Cross x PAC-MAN socks\, while supplies last!\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/21943-red-cross-blood-drives-in-november-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251126
DTSTAMP:20260403T123738
CREATED:20251114T210812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T210857Z
UID:22951-1764028800-1764115199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Food Drive Donations for Catholic Charities
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/22951-food-drive-donations-for-catholic-charities-5/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251126
DTSTAMP:20260403T123738
CREATED:20251120T155908Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nSt. Anthony Turkey Tournament \nGame 3 — Chicago Leo vs. Effingham\, 5 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3) \nGame 4 – Normandy vs. Rantoul\, 6:30 p.m. \nGame 5 – Mattoon vs. Breese Central\, 8 p.m. \nCumberland Turkey Tournament \nGame 3 – Casey-Westfield vs. Okaw Valley\, 6 p.m. \nGame 4 – Newton vs. Cumberland\, 7:30 p.m. \nMulberry Grove Turkey Tournament \nGame 4 – Father McGivney vs. Lebanon\, 5:15 p.m. \nGame 5 – Maryville Christian vs. Mount Olive\, 6:45 p.m. \nGame 6 – Ramsey vs. South Central\, 8:15 p.m. \nCerro Gordo Tournament \nAt High School Gym \nGame 3 – Heritage vs. Argenta-Oreana\, 6 p.m. \nGame 4 – Unity Christian vs. Heyworth\, 7:30 p.m. \nAt Junior High School Gym \nGame 3 – University High vs. Hartsburg-Emden\, 6 p.m. \nGame 4 – Fisher vs. Warrensburg-Latham 7:30 p.m. \nAltamont at Decatur St. Teresa\, 6 p.m. \nNeoga vs. Sullivan at Lake Land College\, 6 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City Thanksgiving Tournament \nGame 1 – Dieterich vs. Ramsey\, 4 p.m. \nGame 2 – Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City vs. Sandoval\, 5:30 p.m. \nGame 3 – Shelbyville vs. North Clay\, 7 p.m. \nGreenville at Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 6:15 p.m. \nSalem at Teutopolis\, 6 p.m. \nWrestling \nQuad Meet at Effingham\, 6 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nEffingham at Dieterich\, 6 p.m. \nVandalia at St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at South Central\, 6 p.m. \nJasper County at Sigel St. Michael\, 6 p.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at Ramsey\, 6 p.m. \nRobinson Nuttall at Teutopolis\, 6 p.m. \nSt. John’s Lutheran at Windsor\, 6 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nClass 7-2A Casey-Westfield Regional \nGame 5 – Casey-Westfield vs. Paris\, 6 p.m. (championship) \nClass 7-2A North Clay Regional \nGame 5 – Albion vs. South Central\, 5:30 p.m. (championship) \nClass 7-4A Mount Zion Regional \nGame 6 – Mount Zion vs. Taylorville\, 5 p.m. (championship) \nMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nEastern Illinois University at Central Arkansas\, 6:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/23352-tuesdays-schedule-37/
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SUMMARY:United Way Christmas Cash Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Print \nTicket Link:  https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/united-way-christmas-cash-5050–2025
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/23575-23575/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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UID:21945-1764115200-1764201599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in December
DESCRIPTION:PrintHere are the American Red Cross Blood Drives in November: \nTuesday\, November 4\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \nTuesday\, November 4\, First Christian Church of Casey\, Noon – 6:00 PM \n  \nMonday\, November 10\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin\, 1:30 – 5:30 PM \n  \nFriday\, November 14\, Flora High School\, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM \n  \nThursday\, November 20\, First Baptist Church of Shelbyville\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n  \nFriday\, November 21\, Cornerstone Church in Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n  \nTuesday\, November 25\, Oil Belt Christian Service Camp\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n  \nWednesday\, November 26\, Flora OddFellows Lodge #151\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n  \nFriday\, November 28\, Friday\, Effingham Blood Donation Center\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nPromotions: \n\nDuring National Diabetes Awareness Month in November\, successful donations will get free A1C testing\, which is commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes.*** (One test result per donor in a 12-month period; do not fast before you donate.)  See rcblood.org/harvest\n\nGive October 27 – November 16\, for $20 in e-gift cards.  See rcblood.org/harvest\n\nGive blood Nov. 17 – Dec. 7\, for a pair of Red Cross x PAC-MAN socks\, while supplies last!\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/21945-red-cross-blood-drives-in-december/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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UID:22829-1764115200-1764201599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Walking Through Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:PrintBack for its 5th year\, Walking Through Wonderland has become a cherished holiday tradition for families and visitors alike. Join us for this magical\, family-friendly walk-thru experience on Wednesday\, November 26\, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. \nFor one night only\, the Wonderland in Lights will close to all vehicles and offer visitors an opportunity to get up close and personal with our larger-than-life light displays.  This event is free to the public\, but donations are welcome. \nView the displays at your own leisure\, listen and sing along to your favorite Christmas music\, visit with Santa Claus (and keep an eye out for The Grinch!) when you reach the end of the walk. \nEnjoy complimentary refreshments\, fireside\, provided by Dan Hecht Chevrolet Toyota – Effingham and Joe Sippers Cafe\, as well as food and drink available for purchase.  The additional vendors are:  Blaze & Glaze Pizza Co.\, Hometown Pretzels\, Macklin Meadow Kettlecorn\, Market Street Sweets\, and Marj’s Macarons. \nDon’t forget to stop by Visit Effingham’s Holiday Headquarters\, at the park’s pavilion\, to pick up your free holiday souvenir\, make a Christmas craft\, courtesy of the Effingham County 4H\, + decorate a cookie with Effingham County Connections!  You can even get your face painted by Make on Main while you wait (these activities are free to the public).  Custom Visit Effingham mugs by Tazza & Co. will also be for sale at this location – the perfect holiday gift! \nThis year\, the Effingham Police Department returns with the First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF) Toy Express!  This nonprofit toy distribution program delivers toys to 100\,000 children in more than 150 communities across the country\, and Effingham is one of its first stops!  Children will receive a golden ticket (while supplies last) at the beginning of the walk\, starting at 5:00 p.m.\, and can redeem the ticket once they reach the end. \nParking will be limited at Community Park\, so please consider using our free shuttles\, operated by Wad It Up Transportation.  The shuttle will run continuously\, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.\, and will pick up and drop off at the Courthouse Museum parking lot.  To extend your festivities\, visit Light up the Lawn in Downtown Effingham to view our larger-than-life\, 3-D holiday light displays. \nFor more information\, call the Effingham Tourism Office at 217-342-5310 or visit www.visiteffinghamil.com. \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/22829-walking-through-wonderland/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:Wednesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nSt. Anthony Turkey Tournament \nGame 6 – Effingham vs. Edwardsville\, 5 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3) \nGame 7 – Rantoul vs. Mattoon\, 6:30 p.m. \nGame 8 – St. Anthony vs. Chicago Leo\, 8 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3) \nMulberry Grove Turkey Tournament \nGame 7 – Father McGivney vs. St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 5:15 p.m. \nGame 8 – Ramsey vs. Mount Olive\, 6:45 p.m. \nGame 9 – Mulberry Grove vs. Lebanon\, 8:15 p.m. \nCerro Gordo Tournament \nGame 5 – University High vs. Le Roy\, 4:30 p.m. \nGame 6 – St. Thomas More vs. Fisher\, 6 p.m. \nGame 7 – Hartsburg-Emden vs. Cerro Gordo/Bement\, 7:30 p.m. \nAt Junior High School \nGame 5 – Heyworth vs. Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 6 p.m. \nGame 6 – Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg vs. Heritage\, 7:30 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nBob Kerans Tournament \nAt Newton \nGame 3 – Effingham vs. Flora\, 6 p.m. \nGame 4 – Newton vs. Altamont\, 7:30 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nGirls Basketball \nClass 7-3A Teutopolis Regional \nGame 5 – Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4\, 6 p.m. (championship)
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/23354-wednesdays-schedule-38/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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UID:23577-1764115200-1764201599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:United Way Christmas Cash Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Print \nTicket Link:  https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/united-way-christmas-cash-5050–2025
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/23577-23577/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251128
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UID:20728-1764201600-1764287999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham County FISH Thanksgiving Day Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/20728-effingham-county-fish-thanksgiving-day-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:Thursday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHAPPY THANKSGIVING \nNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE \nGreen Bay at Detroit\, noon \nKansas City at Dallas\, 3:30 p.m. \nCincinnati at Baltimore\, 7 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/23356-thursdays-schedule-37/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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UID:23579-1764201600-1764287999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:United Way Christmas Cash Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Print \nTicket Link:  https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/united-way-christmas-cash-5050–2025
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/23579-23579/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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