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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260110
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20251223T172432Z
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UID:25924-1767916800-1768003199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in January
DESCRIPTION:PrintAmerican Red Cross Blood Drives in January: \nJanuary 1\, Thursday\, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church\, Charleston\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 4\, Sunday\, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club\, Stringtown\, 6:30 AM – Noon \nJanuary 5\, Monday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 6\, Tuesday\, Casey United Methodist Church\, Noon – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 9\, Friday\, Masonic Lodge\, Mattoon \, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 9\, Friday\, American Legion\, Sullivan\, Noon – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 12\, Monday\, Lions Club Building\, Noble\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 19\, Monday\, Charleston First Church of God\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 20\, Tuesday\, First Baptist Church\, Shelbyville\, Noon – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 23\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 26\, Monday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 27\, Tuesday\, Lake Land College\, Mattoon\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nTo make an appointment\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App. \nCome to give from January 1 – 25 for a chance to win a trip for 2 to Super Bowl LX in Cali!  More info at:  rcblood.org/SuperBowl \nCome give blood from January 26 – 27 for a $20 e-gift card to your choice of merchant.   See rcblood.org/heart
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25924-25924/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260110
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20251230T160013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T160304Z
UID:26296-1767916800-1768003199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Collections For Fish Habitat
DESCRIPTION:PrintIllinois Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologists are collecting live Christmas trees to be used as fish habitat in local lakes after the holidays.  The collected trees will be bundled together\, weighted\, and submerged at lakes\, providing critical habitat for multiple fish species and promoting algae growth for insects that attract fish for anglers.  The trees will naturally decompose over time. \nMaps and coordinates of the tree habitat locations are available online or from each lake’s biologist.  Visit the IDNR Office of Fisheries website for drop-off location information and instructions. Trees should be placed only in the designated area for each site and only during the designated drop-off dates.  Trees must be free of stands\, lights\, ornaments\, and tinsel.  Wreaths and garlands will not be accepted. \nDrop-off locations and dates include the following: \nFayette County:  Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees at designated area near boat ramp. \nJasper County:  Newton State Fish and Wildlife Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees at designated area on northwest side of the parking lot near boat ramp. \nSam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees in designated area near southwest boat ramp. \nStephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees near in the designated area near the boat ramp. \nShelby County:  Johnstowne Mall\nUntil March 1\nPlace trees in designated area northwest corner of parking lot.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26296-26296/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260110
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20251231T161517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T200117Z
UID:26473-1767916800-1768003199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Friday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nTaylorville at Effingham\, 7 p.m. (Main Gym) (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3) \nBloomington at St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. \nAltamont at Dieterich\, 6 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM) \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at North Clay\, 5 p.m. \nTri-County at Cumberland\, 7:30 p.m. \nNeoga at Martinsville\, 6 p.m. \nCisne at South Central\, 6 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 6:15 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nTaylorville at Effingham (Main Gym)\, 5:30 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3) \nWrestling \nEffingham at Carbondale Murdale Invitational\, 3 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nBoys \nTaylorville at Effingham\, 5:30 p.m. (Auxiliary Gym) \nGirls \nTaylorville at Effingham\,  7:30 p.m. (Auxiliary Gym) \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nNeoga at Dieterich\, 6 p.m. \nVolleyball \nSullivan at Windsor\, 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26473-fridays-schedule-44/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20260105T152753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T153610Z
UID:26684-1768003200-1768089599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Mason Breakfast Buffet for Edgewood Bi-County Fire Department
DESCRIPTION:PrintMason Christian Church Community Breakfast Outreach will host an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet on Saturday\, January 10th\, from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. \nThe menu for the breakfast includes: \nPancakes\nSausage\nBiscuits & Gravy\nScrambled Eggs\nHomemade Cinnamon Rolls\nMilk\, Juice\, and Coffee \nPrice: \nAges 13 – Adult:  $7.00\nAges 4 – 12:  $3.00\nAges 3 & under:  Free \nProceeds from this breakfast will go to the Edgewood Bi-County Fire Department. \nMason Christian Church is located just off of Route 37 in Mason. \nFor more information please call the church at 618-226-4152.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26684-mason-breakfast-buffet-for-edgewood-bi-county-fire-department/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20251208T212611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T213009Z
UID:24663-1768003200-1768089599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries January Dates
DESCRIPTION:PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries January Dates: \nTuesday\, January 6th\, 4 – 6pm\, Shumway \nSaturday\, January 10th\, 9a.m. – noon\, Mason \nTuesday\, January 13th\, 4 – 6pm\, Shumway \nWednesday\, January 14th\, noon – 2pm\, Shumway \nWednesday\, January 21st\, noon – 2pm\, Shumway \nSaturday\, January 31st\, 8:30 – noon\, Shumway \nPlease call 217-868-5293 or 217-240-0059 to sign up\, or go to our website and book your own date & time:  www.my-christian-space.com then select either Shumway or Mason. \nShumway location is at (old grade school) 304 S. West Street\, Shumway \nMason location is at 861 E. Washington Street\, Mason (Mason Civic Center)
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24663-enduring-freedom-ministries-january-dates-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20251231T161745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T202428Z
UID:26475-1768003200-1768089599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nWoodlawn at Altamont\, 2 p.m. \nCentralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran at Cumberland\, 4:30 p.m. \nNorth Clay vs. Casey-Westfield at Cumberland\, Turkey Tournament championship\, 6 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nSt. Anthony at Flora\, 10 a.m. \nWoodlawn at Altamont\, 2 p.m. \nCasey-Westfield at Cumberland\, 2 p.m. \nNeoga at Casey-Westfield\, 1 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Breese Central-Paws Shootout\, TBA \nWrestling \nEffingham at Carbondale Murdale Invitational\, 9 a.m. \nCumberland girls at Kelly College Prep\, 9 a.m. \nCumberland boys at Robinson Duals\, 9 a.m. \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nRobinson at Teutopolis\, 10 a.m. \nGirls Basketball \nAltamont\, Dieterich\, Teutopolis at Effingham Tournament\, 9 a.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nEffingham\, Mason Clark at Teutopolis\, 9 a.m. \nMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nTennessee State at Eastern Illinois University\, 3:30 p.m. \nNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE \nLos Angeles Rams at Carolina\, 3:30 p.m. (FOX) \nNFC Wild Card Playoff \nGreen Bay at Chicago\, 7 p.m. (Prime Video) \nNFC Wild Card Playoff
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26475-saturdays-schedule-43/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20260108T204445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T205125Z
UID:27056-1768089600-1768175999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Traveling Holocaust Exhibit at EIU
DESCRIPTION:PrintEastern Illinois University is hosting a Traveling Holocaust Exhibit in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. \nThe Auschwitz Experience in the Art of Prisoners\, a traveling exhibit about the Holocaust\, will be displayed in the West Reading Room at Booth Library on the EIU Campus\, located at 600 Lincoln Avenue in Charleston\, from January 11th – 29th. \nThe exhibit\, created by the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Poland\, features artwork by 12 Holocaust survivors who documented their experiences in the Auschwitz Concentration Camp\, the largest German Concentration and extermination camp during WWII.  Visitors will be able to see these profound pieces of art\, including 60 paintings and drawings displayed thematically on 24-panels. \nThis will mark the second year that Booth Library has partnered with the Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation’s Holocaust Education Center to host a traveling exhibit surrounding International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27th.  The two organizations hope to continue this partnership as an annual tradition\, seeking to expand education opportunities and develop an atmosphere of tolerance and community. \nThe exhibit will be open to the public: \nSunday – Thursday:  Noon – 6:00 PM \nFriday and Saturday:  Noon – 5:00 PM \nGroup and classroom tours may be arranged by emailing hec@cujf.org or calling 217-367-9872.  For more information\, visit www.cujf.org/hec
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/27056-traveling-holocaust-exhibit-at-eiu/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20251229T164901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T165059Z
UID:26183-1768089600-1768175999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:ImpactLife Blood Drive At Sacred Heart Church - Effingham
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26183-impactlife-blood-drive-at-sacred-heart-church-effingham/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20251230T160044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T160311Z
UID:26298-1768089600-1768175999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Collections For Fish Habitat
DESCRIPTION:PrintIllinois Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologists are collecting live Christmas trees to be used as fish habitat in local lakes after the holidays.  The collected trees will be bundled together\, weighted\, and submerged at lakes\, providing critical habitat for multiple fish species and promoting algae growth for insects that attract fish for anglers.  The trees will naturally decompose over time. \nMaps and coordinates of the tree habitat locations are available online or from each lake’s biologist.  Visit the IDNR Office of Fisheries website for drop-off location information and instructions. Trees should be placed only in the designated area for each site and only during the designated drop-off dates.  Trees must be free of stands\, lights\, ornaments\, and tinsel.  Wreaths and garlands will not be accepted. \nDrop-off locations and dates include the following: \nFayette County:  Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees at designated area near boat ramp. \nJasper County:  Newton State Fish and Wildlife Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees at designated area on northwest side of the parking lot near boat ramp. \nSam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees in designated area near southwest boat ramp. \nStephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees near in the designated area near the boat ramp. \nShelby County:  Johnstowne Mall\nUntil March 1\nPlace trees in designated area northwest corner of parking lot.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26298-26298/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20251231T161851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T192135Z
UID:26477-1768089600-1768175999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Sunday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nUniversity of Illinois at Iowa City\, 3:30 p.m. \nNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE \nWild Card Playoffs \nBuffalo at Jacksonville\, noon (CBS) \nAFC Wild Card \nSan Francisco at Philadelphia\, 3:30 p.m. (FOX) \nNFC Wild Card \nLos Angeles Chargers at New England\, 7 p.m. (NBC) \nAFC Wild Card \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26477-sundays-schedule-43/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20260106T153726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T161205Z
UID:26799-1768089600-1768175999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Fundraiser for Cassidy Scott
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26799-fundraiser-for-cassidy-scott/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20260106T202337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T202405Z
UID:26822-1768089600-1768175999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Bridal Expo
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26822-bridal-expo/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260113
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20251223T172459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T172922Z
UID:25926-1768176000-1768262399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in January
DESCRIPTION:PrintAmerican Red Cross Blood Drives in January: \nJanuary 1\, Thursday\, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church\, Charleston\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 4\, Sunday\, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club\, Stringtown\, 6:30 AM – Noon \nJanuary 5\, Monday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 6\, Tuesday\, Casey United Methodist Church\, Noon – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 9\, Friday\, Masonic Lodge\, Mattoon \, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 9\, Friday\, American Legion\, Sullivan\, Noon – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 12\, Monday\, Lions Club Building\, Noble\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 19\, Monday\, Charleston First Church of God\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 20\, Tuesday\, First Baptist Church\, Shelbyville\, Noon – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 23\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 26\, Monday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 27\, Tuesday\, Lake Land College\, Mattoon\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nTo make an appointment\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App. \nCome to give from January 1 – 25 for a chance to win a trip for 2 to Super Bowl LX in Cali!  More info at:  rcblood.org/SuperBowl \nCome give blood from January 26 – 27 for a $20 e-gift card to your choice of merchant.   See rcblood.org/heart
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25926-25926/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260113
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20251226T163705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T164357Z
UID:26075-1768176000-1768262399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:ImpactLife Blood Drive in Effingham
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26075-impactlife-blood-drive-in-effingham-9/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260113
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20260108T165141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T165141Z
UID:27017-1768176000-1768262399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Monday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nDieterich at Patoka\, 6 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nSalem at St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. \nCumberland at Altamont\, 7 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 6 p.m. \nDieterich at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 6 p.m. \nNeoga vs. Pana at Lake Land College\, 6 p.m. \nMount Carmel at Newton\, 6 p.m. \nVandalia at South Central\, 6 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Bethalto Civic Memorial\, 6 p.m. \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nSt. Anthony at Teutopolis Freshman Tournament\, TBA \nNewton at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 6 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nMahomet-Seymour at Effingham\, 5:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Bethalto Civic Memorial\, 5 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nTaylorville at Effingham\, 6 p.m. \nSt. Anthony at Mount Zion\, 5 p.m. \nAltamont Lutheran at Effingham Sacred Heart\, 6 p.m. \nAltamont at South Central\, 4:15 p.m. \nCumberland at Stewardson-Strasburg\, 6 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Ramsey\, 6 p.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at Neoga\, 6 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Flora Floyd Henson\, 6 p.m. \nNewton St. Thomas at Sigel St. Michael\, 5:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Charleston\, 6 p.m. \nJasper County at LIEC at Paris Mayo\, TBA \nVolleyball \nEffingham at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nNeoga at St. Anthony\, 5 p.m. \nSouth Central at Altamont\, \nLawrenceville at Jasper County\, 4:30 p.m. \nRamsey at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 6:15 p.m. \nSigel St. Michael at Windsor\, 4:30 p.m. \nNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE \nHouston at Pittsburgh\, 7:15 p.m. (ABC) \nAFC Wild Card Playoff
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/27017-mondays-schedule-43/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260114
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20250827T155652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T155729Z
UID:16971-1768262400-1768348799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Homeschool STEM Squad
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThis program will run through May 2026.  If someone misses a session\, that’s no problem\, as participants can register for another date.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16971-homeschool-stem-squad-5/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260114
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20251208T213052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T213109Z
UID:24665-1768262400-1768348799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries January Dates
DESCRIPTION:PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries January Dates: \nTuesday\, January 6th\, 4 – 6pm\, Shumway \nSaturday\, January 10th\, 9a.m. – noon\, Mason \nTuesday\, January 13th\, 4 – 6pm\, Shumway \nWednesday\, January 14th\, noon – 2pm\, Shumway \nWednesday\, January 21st\, noon – 2pm\, Shumway \nSaturday\, January 31st\, 8:30 – noon\, Shumway \nPlease call 217-868-5293 or 217-240-0059 to sign up\, or go to our website and book your own date & time:  www.my-christian-space.com then select either Shumway or Mason. \nShumway location is at (old grade school) 304 S. West Street\, Shumway \nMason location is at 861 E. Washington Street\, Mason (Mason Civic Center)
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24665-enduring-freedom-ministries-january-dates-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260114
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20251217T171437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T171437Z
UID:25452-1768262400-1768348799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Elks Trade Scholarship Available
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25452-elks-trade-scholarship-available-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260114
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20251226T162034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T162251Z
UID:26059-1768262400-1768348799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Emancipation Proclamation On Display
DESCRIPTION:PrintA copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln is now on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum\, giving the public a rare chance to see the historic document. \nLincoln’s proclamation ordered an end to slavery in Southern states that took up arms against the United States during the Civil War\, which included more than three-fourths of the nation’s enslaved African Americans.  U.S. soldiers carried palm-sized copies of the Emancipation Proclamation on their march across the South to help spread the word of freedom. \nThe Emancipation Proclamation will be visible through February 3\, when it will be replaced by the only photo of Lincoln lying in state after his assassination. \n“This document and Lincoln’s signature provide a concrete connection to an incredible moment – the beginning of the end of slavery in America\,” said Christina Shutt\, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. “We are proud to give our visitors an additional chance to see it for themselves and to reflect on what it took to free four million Americans from enslavement.” \nTypically\, the ALPLM displays the proclamation during a brief window around Juneteenth\, the holiday celebrating the end of slavery in America.  But a new display case using cutting-edge technology now allows the ALPLM to display rare documents much longer while still minimizing the amount of harmful light they receive. \nThe ALPLM’s copy of the proclamation is one of about two dozen remaining.  It is signed by both Lincoln and Secretary of State William Seward.  These copies were made and then signed by Lincoln so they could be sold to raise money for the care of sick and wounded soldiers. \nFor more information\, visit www.PresidentLincoln.illinois.gov.  You can follow the ALPLM on Facebook\, X/Twitter and Instagram.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26059-26059/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260114
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20251230T160116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T160318Z
UID:26300-1768262400-1768348799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Collections For Fish Habitat
DESCRIPTION:PrintIllinois Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologists are collecting live Christmas trees to be used as fish habitat in local lakes after the holidays.  The collected trees will be bundled together\, weighted\, and submerged at lakes\, providing critical habitat for multiple fish species and promoting algae growth for insects that attract fish for anglers.  The trees will naturally decompose over time. \nMaps and coordinates of the tree habitat locations are available online or from each lake’s biologist.  Visit the IDNR Office of Fisheries website for drop-off location information and instructions. Trees should be placed only in the designated area for each site and only during the designated drop-off dates.  Trees must be free of stands\, lights\, ornaments\, and tinsel.  Wreaths and garlands will not be accepted. \nDrop-off locations and dates include the following: \nFayette County:  Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees at designated area near boat ramp. \nJasper County:  Newton State Fish and Wildlife Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees at designated area on northwest side of the parking lot near boat ramp. \nSam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees in designated area near southwest boat ramp. \nStephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees near in the designated area near the boat ramp. \nShelby County:  Johnstowne Mall\nUntil March 1\nPlace trees in designated area northwest corner of parking lot.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26300-26300/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260114
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20260107T214415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T214415Z
UID:26965-1768262400-1768348799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Seeds in the Snow - Program at Library
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26965-seeds-in-the-snow-program-at-library/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260114
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20260108T165316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T123148Z
UID:27019-1768262400-1768348799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nNewton at Effingham\, 6 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM) \nSt. Anthony vs. Neoga at Lake Land College\, 6 p.m. \nCentral A&M at Altamont\, 6 p.m. \nMartinsville at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 6 p.m. \nCumberland at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 6:15 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Lawrenceville\, 5 p.m. \nSt. Joseph-Ogden at Teutopolis\, 6 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at South Central\, 5 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nAltamont at Pana\, 6 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Macon Meridian (MOVED TO JAN. 14) \nMartinsville at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 6 p.m. \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nSt. Anthony at Neoga\, 5 p.m. \nNewton at Effingham\, 5 p.m. \nCumberland at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 5 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nEffingham at Casey-Westfield\, 6 p.m. \nEffingham Sacred Heart at Cumberland\, 6 p.m. \nSigel St. Michael at Cowden-Herrick\, 6 p.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at Dieterich\, 6 p.m. \nNeoga at Stewardson-Strasburg\, 6 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Mattoon\, 5 p.m. \nJasper County at LEIC at Paris Mayo\, TBA \nVolleyball \nSt. Anthony at Taylorville\, 5 p.m. \nCumberland at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nNeoga at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nStewardson-Strasburg at Sigel St. Michael\, 6 p.m. \nMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nWestern Illinois at Eastern Illinois University\, 7:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/27019-tuesdays-schedule-44/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260115
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20251208T213147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T213147Z
UID:24669-1768348800-1768435199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries January Dates
DESCRIPTION:PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries January Dates: \nTuesday\, January 6th\, 4 – 6pm\, Shumway \nSaturday\, January 10th\, 9a.m. – noon\, Mason \nTuesday\, January 13th\, 4 – 6pm\, Shumway \nWednesday\, January 14th\, noon – 2pm\, Shumway \nWednesday\, January 21st\, noon – 2pm\, Shumway \nSaturday\, January 31st\, 8:30 – noon\, Shumway \nPlease call 217-868-5293 or 217-240-0059 to sign up\, or go to our website and book your own date & time:  www.my-christian-space.com then select either Shumway or Mason. \nShumway location is at (old grade school) 304 S. West Street\, Shumway \nMason location is at 861 E. Washington Street\, Mason (Mason Civic Center)
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24669-enduring-freedom-ministries-january-dates-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260115
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20260106T161439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T161703Z
UID:26805-1768348800-1768435199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Food Pantry - Calvary Baptist Church
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Calvary Baptist Church Food Pantry will be taking orders for food bags on Monday\, January 12th\, from 4:00 – 5:30.  Call 217-342-6671 to place your order. \nDrive-up Pickup is on Wednesday\, January 14th\, from 4:00 – 5:00pm. \nAnyone needing assistance is encouraged to call 217-342-6671.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26805-food-pantry-calvary-baptist-church-5/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260115
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20260108T165441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T200033Z
UID:27021-1768348800-1768435199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Wednesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nEffingham at Bethalto Civic Memorial\, 6 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Macon Meridian\, 6 p.m. \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nTeutopolis Freshman/Sophomore Tournament\, TBA \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nJasper County at LEIC at Paris Mayo\, TBA \nRamsey at Windsor\, 6 p.m. \nMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nUniversity of Illinois at Northwestern\, 7:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/27021-wednesdays-schedule-45/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260115
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20260109T172556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T172903Z
UID:27149-1768348800-1768435199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Traveling Holocaust Exhibit at EIU
DESCRIPTION:PrintEastern Illinois University is hosting a Traveling Holocaust Exhibit in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. \nThe Auschwitz Experience in the Art of Prisoners\, a traveling exhibit about the Holocaust\, will be displayed in the West Reading Room at Booth Library on the EIU Campus\, located at 600 Lincoln Avenue in Charleston\, from January 11th – 29th. \nThe exhibit\, created by the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Poland\, features artwork by 12 Holocaust survivors who documented their experiences in the Auschwitz Concentration Camp\, the largest German Concentration and extermination camp during WWII.  Visitors will be able to see these profound pieces of art\, including 60 paintings and drawings displayed thematically on 24-panels. \nThis will mark the second year that Booth Library has partnered with the Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation’s Holocaust Education Center to host a traveling exhibit surrounding International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27th.  The two organizations hope to continue this partnership as an annual tradition\, seeking to expand education opportunities and develop an atmosphere of tolerance and community. \nThe exhibit will be open to the public: \nSunday – Thursday:  Noon – 6:00 PM \nFriday and Saturday:  Noon – 5:00 PM \nGroup and classroom tours may be arranged by emailing hec@cujf.org or calling 217-367-9872.  For more information\, visit www.cujf.org/hec
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/27149-27149/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20251230T160147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T160330Z
UID:26302-1768435200-1768521599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Collections For Fish Habitat
DESCRIPTION:PrintIllinois Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologists are collecting live Christmas trees to be used as fish habitat in local lakes after the holidays.  The collected trees will be bundled together\, weighted\, and submerged at lakes\, providing critical habitat for multiple fish species and promoting algae growth for insects that attract fish for anglers.  The trees will naturally decompose over time. \nMaps and coordinates of the tree habitat locations are available online or from each lake’s biologist.  Visit the IDNR Office of Fisheries website for drop-off location information and instructions. Trees should be placed only in the designated area for each site and only during the designated drop-off dates.  Trees must be free of stands\, lights\, ornaments\, and tinsel.  Wreaths and garlands will not be accepted. \nDrop-off locations and dates include the following: \nFayette County:  Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees at designated area near boat ramp. \nJasper County:  Newton State Fish and Wildlife Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees at designated area on northwest side of the parking lot near boat ramp. \nSam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees in designated area near southwest boat ramp. \nStephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees near in the designated area near the boat ramp. \nShelby County:  Johnstowne Mall\nUntil March 1\nPlace trees in designated area northwest corner of parking lot.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26302-26302/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20260102T152216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T154033Z
UID:26569-1768435200-1768521599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Teen And Mom Yoga and Breast Cancer Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThe Effingham County Health Department\, Flying Buddha Fitness\, and the Effingham Public Library will host a free Teen and Mom Yoga and Breast Cancer Awareness Program at 5:30 p.m. Thursday\, January 15\, in the Library’s Workman Room. \nThe program invites teens and young women to attend with a mother\, aunt\, caregiver or other trusted adult.  Vicki Funneman of Flying Buddha Fitness\, a certified yoga instructor\, will lead participants through easy yoga movements and partner poses suitable for beginners.  Participants are encouraged to wear clothing that they can move easily in and to bring a yoga mat\, if they have access to one. \nCatherine Bailey from the Effingham County Health Department will provide an introduction to breast cancer prevention and early detection\, including the importance of starting monthly breast self-exams in your early 20s. \nThe event is funded by a Carolyn Adams Ticket for the Cure – Community Outreach Grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health\, which supports expanded outreach and education on breast cancer prevention\, screening\, and support services in Effingham County. \nDoor Prizes are sponsored by the Prevent Cancer Foundation. \nThe event is free\, but registration is required through the Effingham Public Library’s website http://www.effinghamlibrary.org and https://effinghamlibrary.libnet.info/event/15372969 \nMore information is available by calling Catherine Bailey\, from the Effingham County Health Department at 217-342-1134.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26569-teen-and-mom-yoga/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20260106T213856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T213856Z
UID:26848-1768435200-1768521599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Angeled Kids Foster Closet & Resale
DESCRIPTION:Print \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26848-angeled-kids-foster-closet-resale-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTSTAMP:20260403T125200
CREATED:20260108T165630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T123251Z
UID:27024-1768435200-1768521599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Thursday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nTeutopolis at Dieterich\, 6 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nEffingham at Paris\, 6 p.m.  GAME HAS BEEN MOVED TO EFFINGHAM\, LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3 \nSt. Anthony vs. Neoga at Lake Land College\, 6 p.m. \nAltamont at Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 6:15 p.m. \nCumberland at Arcola\, 6 p.m. \nDieterich at Charleston\, 5:30 p.m. \nShelbyville at Newton\, 6 p.m. \nSouth Central at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 6 p.m. \nFlora at Teutopolis\, 6 p.m. \nFRESHMEN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nSt. Anthony at Teutopolis/Sophomore Freshman Tournament\, TBA \nCarbondale at Effingham\, 5:30 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg AT Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 6 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nEffingham at Jasper County\, 6 p.m. \nCharleston at St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. \nEffingham Sacred Heart at Neoga\, 6 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Mulberry Grove\, 6 p.m. \nDieterich at Newton St. Thomas\, 6 p.m. \nCasey-Westfield at North Clay\, 6 p.m. \nMattoon St. John at Sigel St. Michael\, 6 p.m. \nStewardson-Strasburg at Windsor\, 6 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Franklin Park\, 6 p.m. \nJasper County at LEIC at Paris Mayo\, TBA \nVolleyball \nEffingham at Nokomis HAS BEEN CANCELED \nNewton St. Thomas at Effingham Sacred Heart\, 4 p.m. \nAltamont at Greenville\, 4:15 p.m. \nCumberland at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 6:15 p.m. \nSigel St. Michael at Jasper County\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nEastern Illinois University at Little Rock\, 7 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/27024-thursdays-schedule-44/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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