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UID:9924-1749859200-1749945599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:ON TO VICTORY - A Salute To The Greatest Generation
DESCRIPTION:Print \nOn Saturday\, June 14th at 4 pm\, The Coles County Chorus (CCC) and their guest performers will present “ON TO VICTORY – A Salute to the Greatest Generation”.  The concert will be held at EIU’s Doudna Fine Arts Center\, 1867 7th Street in Charleston. \nTickets are $25 adult\, $15 for veterans\, $5 for 12 and under\, and are available online at https://doudnatix.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1825 or by calling 217-581-3110. \nThe concert is co-sponsored by Eastern Illinois University’s Doudna Fine Arts Center. \nThe chorus\, ensembles and quartets will be performing WWII favorites The White Cliffs of Dover\, That Old Black Magic\, plus songs from The Glenn Miller Band and The Andrew Sisters.  This flag day performance will also pay tribute to the U. S. flag with a selection of patriotic songs. \nJoining CCC will be an ensemble from Charleston High School\, the St. Louis area quartet Improv\, and the 2017 Illinois District Quartet Champions and the 2024 Worldwide SPPBSQSUS 3rd Place Quartet South of Normal. \nWe will also have a special guest Greg Sapp to be our 1940’s radio announcer. \nThe show will be followed by an afterglow dinner at Wesley United Methodist Church\, 2206 4th Street in Charleston.  The dinner will be catered by Deb’s Catering of Altamont and will also feature a few numbers by our guest and CCC quartets in a more intimate atmosphere.  The cost of the dinner and entertainment is just $20.  For dinner tickets call 307-439-6724 or contact any Coles County Chorus member. \nFor more information on the show\, afterglow menu\, tickets\, and our performers\, please visit colescountychorus.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/ColesCountyChorus. \nWe look forward to seeing you at the show and the afterglow.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/9924-on-to-victory-a-salute-to-the-greatest-generation/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
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UID:10031-1749859200-1749945599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Fish Fry Fundraiser for Honor Flight
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/10031-fish-fry-fundraiser-for-honor-flight/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
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DTSTAMP:20260404T012636
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UID:10966-1749859200-1749945599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Ferd Metten Carvings on Display
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/10966-ferd-metten-carvings-on-display-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTSTAMP:20260404T012636
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UID:11017-1749859200-1749945599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Father's Day Golf Outing - Growing With Greenup
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/11017-fathers-day-golf-outing-growing-with-greenup/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTSTAMP:20260404T012636
CREATED:20250603T141917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T142248Z
UID:11473-1749859200-1749945599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Taste & See - VBS at Church of Christ
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/11473-taste-see-vbs-at-church-of-christ/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTSTAMP:20260404T012636
CREATED:20250604T190206Z
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UID:11616-1749859200-1749945599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Free Fishing Days
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/11616-free-fishing-days-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTSTAMP:20260404T012636
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UID:11674-1749859200-1749945599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintEFFINGHAM PARK DISTRICT \nSoftball \nMinor League \nGame 2 – New Heights Crane Service\, Inc. vs. REMAX\, 7 p.m. \nTee Ball League \nSmall Fry Diamond \nGame 1 – Team 15 vs. Team 8\, 8:30 a.m. \nGame 2 – Team 9 vs. Team 2\, 9:30 a.m. \nGene A. Niccum Field \nGame 1 — Team 3 vs. Team 14\, 8:30 a.m. \nGame 2 – Team 4 vs. Team 13\, 9:30 a.m. \nWest Softball Diamond \nGame 1 – Team 11 vs. Team 6\, 8:30 a.m. \nGame 2 – Team 16 vs. Team 1\, 9:30 a.m. \nEast Softball Diamond \nGame 1 – Team 7 vs. Team 10\, 8:30 a.m. \nGame 2 – Team 5 vs. Team 12\, 9:30 a.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nPittsburgh at Chicago Cubs\, 1:20 p.m. \nSt. Louis Cardinals at Milwaukee\, 3:10 p.m. \nNASCAR \nXfinity Series Race\, 2 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/11674-saturdays-schedule-13/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250615
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UID:11927-1749859200-1749945599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Father's Day Make-n-Takes in Downtown Effingham
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/11927-fathers-day-make-n-takes-in-downtown-effingham-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250615
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UID:11973-1749859200-1749945599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Kids Fishing Tournament at Edgewood Legion Lake
DESCRIPTION:PrintEdgewood American Legion Post #1168 will be sponsoring our yearly kids fishing tournament.  The George Bauer Memorial Fishing Tournament is on Saturday\, June 14th\, at 8:00 am at the Legion Lake. \nFree hot dogs\, chips\, water\, sodas\, and smores will be served\, and all kids will receive a free fishing pole! \nFor more information\, call 618-238-4193.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/11973-kids-fishing-tournament-st-edgewood-legion-lake/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTSTAMP:20260404T012636
CREATED:20250604T190323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T190323Z
UID:11618-1749945600-1750031999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Free Fishing Days
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/11618-free-fishing-days-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTSTAMP:20260404T012636
CREATED:20250605T115150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T153645Z
UID:11676-1749945600-1750031999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Sunday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nPittsburgh at Chicago Cubs\, 1:20 p.m. \nSt. Louis Cardinals at Milwaukee\, 1:10 p.m. \nNASCAR \nBommarito 500 from Madison\, 7 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/11676-sundays-schedule-13/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250617
DTSTAMP:20260404T012636
CREATED:20250429T151052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T151052Z
UID:8465-1750032000-1750118399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Aging in Place Clinic:  Pilot Program
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/8465-aging-in-place-clinic-pilot-program-6/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250617
DTSTAMP:20260404T012636
CREATED:20250508T162208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T192747Z
UID:9276-1750032000-1750118399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Sports Physicals at SBL locations
DESCRIPTION:Print$20 Sports Physicals will be offered at various Sarah Bush Lincoln Clinic locations and dates: \n– Each $20 fee will be donated to the school’s athletic booster clubs.\n– Physicals at the SBL Neoga Clinic are free to students in the Neoga school district.\n– Immunizations will not be given.\n– Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed\, nor will insurance co-pays be collected.\n– Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance.\n– Call clinic for appointment.\n– Sports physicals DO NOT meet the kindergarten\, 6th or 9th grade physical requirement. \nSBL Newton Clinic\n1 to 5 pm • Wednesday\, May 28\n807 West Jourdan St. • 618-783-3800 – Call to make an appointment \nSBL Sullivan Clinic\n8 am to noon and 1 pm – 4:00 pm • Wednesday\, June 4\n7 Hawthorne Lane • 217-728-8441 – Call to make an appointment \nSBL Toledo Clinic\n4 to 6 pm • Wednesday\, June 11\n104 Courthouse Square • 217-849-3151 – Call to make an appointment \nSBL Altamont Medical Center\n4 to 7 pm • Monday\, June 16\n5 East Cumberland Road. • 618-483-6151 – Call to make an appointment \nSBL Family Medical Center\, Mattoon\n5 to 7 pm • Tuesday\, June 17\nPARENTS MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE\n200 Richmond Avenue East • 217-234-7000\, option 1 or 2 – Call to make an appointment \nSBL Charleston Family Practice\n5 to 7 pm • Tuesday\, July 8\nPARENTS MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE\n116 W. Buchanan Ave. • 217-345-7700 – Call to make an appointment \nSBL Altamont Medical Center\n4 to 7 pm • Monday\, July 14\n5 East Cumberland Road. • 618-483-6151 – Call to make an appointment \nSBL Neoga Clinic\n8:30 am to noon and 1 pm – 3:30 pm • Wednesday\, July 16\n650 Oak Ave • 217-895-2222 – Call to make an appointment\nNO CHARGE AND OPEN ONLY TO STUDENTS IN THE NEOGA SCHOOL DISTRICT \nSBL Shelbyville Clinic\n5 to 7 pm • Tuesday\, July 22\n5 to 7 pm • Wednesday\, July 23\n1215 W. Main St. • 217-774-4305 – Call to make an appointment \nSBL Toledo Clinic\n4 to 6 pm • Wednesday\, July 23\n104 Courthouse Square • 217-849-3151 – Call to make an appointment \nSBL Newton Clinic\n7 to 11 am • Wednesday\, July 30\n807 West Jourdan St. • 618-783-3800 – Call to make an appointment \nSBL Sullivan Clinic\n8 am to noon and 1 pm – 4:00 pm • Wednesday\, August 6\n7 Hawthorne Lane • 217-728-8441 – Call to make an appointment
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/9276-sports-physicals-at-sbl-locations-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250617
DTSTAMP:20260404T012636
CREATED:20250519T142758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T142758Z
UID:10187-1750032000-1750118399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:ImpactLife Blood Drive at Effingham Event Center
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/10187-impactlife-blood-drive-at-effingham-event-center-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250617
DTSTAMP:20260404T012636
CREATED:20250527T230546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T232034Z
UID:10519-1750032000-1750118399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:First Christian Church Soccer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Print \nGame Day on Saturday\, June 21\, begins at 10:00 a.m. \nThe registration and release forms can be downloaded from this link https://fcceffingham.com/events/get-connected-4-2/ \nThe camp will be on the North side of the First Christian Church.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/10519-first-christian-church-soccer-camp/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250617
DTSTAMP:20260404T012636
CREATED:20250603T160525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T152155Z
UID:11495-1750032000-1750118399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in June
DESCRIPTION:PrintRed Cross Blood Drives in June: \n6/5\, Thursday\, Newton’s Knights of Columbus Hall\, 12:00 Noon – 5:30 PM \n6/10\, Tuesday\, Neoga’s Grace United Methodist Church – Fellowship Hall\, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n6/10\, Tuesday\, Mason Christian Church – Gym Annex\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n6/11\, Wednesday\, Illinois State Police Headquarters – Large Conference Room\, Effingham\, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM \n6/16\, Monday\, St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church – Parish Center\, Sainte Marie\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n6/16\, Monday\, J&J Ventures – 1300 Building – Conference Room\, Effingham\, 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM.  Donate today for a chance to win 4 tickets to Cardinal vs. Cubs game on Tuesday\, June 24th at 6:45 PM. \n6/17\, Tuesday\, Toledo’s CCEBBA Community Center – Banquet Room\, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM\n6/17\, Tuesday\, Immaculate Conception Hall at St. Isidore Parish\, Dieterich\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n6/20\, Friday\, Evergreen Nursing & Rehab Center – Therapy Room\, Effingham\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n6/30\, Monday\, Community Drive\, Effingham Blood Donation Center – Donor Room\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.  Special note:  all donors at this June 30th blood drive at the Donation Center will receive a Six Flag ticket\, while supplies last. \nTo make an appointment and learn more about your health\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/11495-red-cross-blood-drives-in-june-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250617
DTSTAMP:20260404T012636
CREATED:20250604T190407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T190433Z
UID:11620-1750032000-1750118399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Free Fishing Days
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/11620-free-fishing-days-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250617
DTSTAMP:20260404T012636
CREATED:20250612T151604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T151643Z
UID:12164-1750032000-1750118399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Monday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintEFFINGHAM PARK DISTRICT \nBASEBALL \nSmall Fry League \nAt Small Fry Diamond \nGame 1 – Team 3 vs. Team 10\, 5:30 p.m. \nAt Gene A. Niccum Field \nGame 1 – Team 4 vs. Team 4\, 5:30 p.m. \nGame 2 – Team 1 vs. Team 2\, 7 p.m. \nTomorrow’s Stars Khoury League \nAt Mike Sehy Field \nGame 1 – Effingham Noon Rotary vs. Heritage Builders\, 5:30 p.m. \nGame 2 – Russ Braunecker Cadillac\, GMC vs. Kiwanis\, 7 p.m. \nLittle League \nAt Dave McDevitt Field \nGame 1 – Tingley Insurance vs. Arrow Pest Control\, 5:30 p.m. \nPrep League \nAt Evergreen Baseball Diamond \nGame 1 – Dieterich PD vs. Holiday Inn Express & Suites\, 7:30 p.m. \nSOFTBALL \nMinor League \nAt East Softball Diamond \nGame 1 – Bahrn’s Equipment vs. New Heights Crane Service\, Inc.\, 5:30 p.m. \nGame 2 – Dieterich Bank vs. Culver’s\, 7 p.m. \nJunior League \nAt West Softball Diamond \nGame 1 – Teutopolis State Bank vs. Whitetails Unlimited\, 5:30 p.m. \nGame 2 – Teutopolis Thunder vs. Tri-Power Towing\, 7:15 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/12164-12164/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250618
DTSTAMP:20260404T012636
CREATED:20250508T162453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T192825Z
UID:9280-1750118400-1750204799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Sports Physicals at SBL locations
DESCRIPTION:Print$20 Sports Physicals will be offered at various Sarah Bush Lincoln Clinic locations and dates: \n– Each $20 fee will be donated to the school’s athletic booster clubs.\n– Physicals at the SBL Neoga Clinic are free to students in the Neoga school district.\n– Immunizations will not be given.\n– Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed\, nor will insurance co-pays be collected.\n– Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance.\n– Call clinic for appointment.\n– Sports physicals DO NOT meet the kindergarten\, 6th or 9th grade physical requirement. \nSBL Newton Clinic\n1 to 5 pm • Wednesday\, May 28\n807 West Jourdan St. • 618-783-3800 – Call to make an appointment \nSBL Sullivan Clinic\n8 am to noon and 1 pm – 4:00 pm • Wednesday\, June 4\n7 Hawthorne Lane • 217-728-8441 – Call to make an appointment \nSBL Toledo Clinic\n4 to 6 pm • Wednesday\, June 11\n104 Courthouse Square • 217-849-3151 – Call to make an appointment \nSBL Altamont Medical Center\n4 to 7 pm • Monday\, June 16\n5 East Cumberland Road. • 618-483-6151 – Call to make an appointment \nSBL Family Medical Center\, Mattoon\n5 to 7 pm • Tuesday\, June 17\nPARENTS MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE\n200 Richmond Avenue East • 217-234-7000\, option 1 or 2 – Call to make an appointment \nSBL Charleston Family Practice\n5 to 7 pm • Tuesday\, July 8\nPARENTS MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE\n116 W. Buchanan Ave. • 217-345-7700 – Call to make an appointment \nSBL Altamont Medical Center\n4 to 7 pm • Monday\, July 14\n5 East Cumberland Road. • 618-483-6151 – Call to make an appointment \nSBL Neoga Clinic\n8:30 am to noon and 1 pm – 3:30 pm • Wednesday\, July 16\n650 Oak Ave • 217-895-2222 – Call to make an appointment\nNO CHARGE AND OPEN ONLY TO STUDENTS IN THE NEOGA SCHOOL DISTRICT \nSBL Shelbyville Clinic\n5 to 7 pm • Tuesday\, July 22\n5 to 7 pm • Wednesday\, July 23\n1215 W. Main St. • 217-774-4305 – Call to make an appointment \nSBL Toledo Clinic\n4 to 6 pm • Wednesday\, July 23\n104 Courthouse Square • 217-849-3151 – Call to make an appointment \nSBL Newton Clinic\n7 to 11 am • Wednesday\, July 30\n807 West Jourdan St. • 618-783-3800 – Call to make an appointment \nSBL Sullivan Clinic\n8 am to noon and 1 pm – 4:00 pm • Wednesday\, August 6\n7 Hawthorne Lane • 217-728-8441 – Call to make an appointment
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/9280-sports-physicals-at-sbl-locations-6/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250618
DTSTAMP:20260404T012636
CREATED:20250512T144338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T165152Z
UID:9462-1750118400-1750204799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Dog Obedience Classes
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/9462-dog-obedience-classes-6/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250618
DTSTAMP:20260404T012636
CREATED:20250527T232123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T232123Z
UID:10857-1750118400-1750204799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:First Christian Church Soccer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Print \nGame Day on Saturday\, June 21\, begins at 10:00 a.m. \nThe registration and release forms can be downloaded from this link https://fcceffingham.com/events/get-connected-4-2/ \nThe camp will be on the North side of the First Christian Church.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/10857-first-christian-church-soccer-camp-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250618
DTSTAMP:20260404T012636
CREATED:20250603T160711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T160828Z
UID:11497-1750118400-1750204799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in June
DESCRIPTION:PrintRed Cross Blood Drives in June: \n6/5\, Thursday\, Newton’s Knights of Columbus Hall\, 12:00 Noon – 5:30 PM \n6/10\, Tuesday\, Neoga’s Grace United Methodist Church – Fellowship Hall\, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n6/10\, Tuesday\, Mason Christian Church – Gym Annex\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n6/11\, Wednesday\, Illinois State Police Headquarters – Large Conference Room\, Effingham\, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM \n6/16\, Monday\, St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church – Parish Center\, Sainte Marie\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n6/16\, Monday\, J&J Ventures – 1300 Building – Conference Room\, Effingham\, 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM \n6/17\, Tuesday\, Toledo’s CCEBBA Community Center – Banquet Room\, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM\n6/17\, Tuesday\, Immaculate Conception Hall at St. Isidore Parish\, Dieterich\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n6/20\, Friday\, Evergreen Nursing & Rehab Center – Therapy Room\, Effingham\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n6/30\, Monday\, Community Drive\, Effingham Blood Donation Center – Donor Room\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.  Special note:  all donors at this June 30th blood drive at the Donation Center will receive a Six Flag ticket\, while supplies last. \nTo make an appointment and learn more about your health\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/11497-red-cross-blood-drives-in-june-5/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250618
DTSTAMP:20260404T012636
CREATED:20250606T202913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T203208Z
UID:11809-1750118400-1750204799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Free Senior Fair for Effingham Area
DESCRIPTION:PrintState Representative Brad Halbrook is teaming up with his colleagues\, State Representatives Adam Niemerg and Blaine Wilhour to provide a free senior fair to area seniors. \nThe event will take place on Tuesday\, June 17th from 9am-11am\, at the National Guard Armory in Effingham\, at 1206 West Temple Avenue. \n“Representatives Niemerg\, Wilhour\, and I are pleased to reintroduce this event that provides so many connections to our seniors\,” said Rep. Halbrook.  “We understand the difficulty seniors may have with accessing these resources independently\, so we wanted to provide an opportunity for them to learn about the resources out there and speak with professionals all at one place.” \nThe fair is open to all area seniors to receive helpful guides\, literature\, and other resources from a variety of state\, county\, and local senior service agencies. \n“I have been working to bring this popular event back since the Covid restrictions were imposed five years ago\,” said Rep. Wilhour.  “We have a nice variety of vendors this year that provide services and programs available to the seniors in our area.  I encourage you to come out and bring a friend.” \nGeneral Assembly members will be on hand to assist constituents with their state government concerns.  Attendees are strongly encouraged to sign in for a chance to win a door prize.  Complimentary refreshments will be served. \n“Not only will we have information from state agencies\, like Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs\, there will also be information on activities and services available through the Effingham Library\, and some screenings by health care organizations\,” added Rep. Niemerg. \nNo RSVP or entrance fee is required. \nWith any questions\, please reach out to Rep. Halbrook at 217-342-0220\, Rep. Niemerg at 217-813-6036\, or Rep. Wilhour at 618-665-4109.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/11809-free-senior-fair-for-effingham-area/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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UID:12092-1750118400-1750204799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Relay For Life Survivor Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/12092-relay-for-life-survivor-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:Tuesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintEFFINGHAM PARK DISTRICT \nBASEBALL \nTomorrow’s Stars Khoury League \nAt Mike Sehy Field \nGame 1 — Dan Hecht Chevrolet Toyota vs. Effingham Elks Lodge\, 5:30 p.m. \nGame 2 – Brown’s Drug Store vs. Taylor Law\, 7 p.m. \nLittle League \nAt Dave McDevitt Field \nGame 1 – Kemper CPA vs. Arab Pest Control\, 5:30 p.m. \nGame 2 – Schumacher Orthodontics vs. Arrow Pest Control\, 7:30 p.m. \nPrep League \nAt Evergreen Baseball Diamond \nGame 1 – Effingham Veterinary Clinic vs. Effingham Asphalt\, 5:30 p.m. \nGame 2 – Mid-Illinois Concrete vs. Holiday Inn Express & Suites\, 7:30 p.m. \nSOFTBALL \nSmall Fry League \nAt East Softball Diamond \nGame 1 – Team 4 vs. Team 5\, 5:30 p.m. \nGame 2 – Team 2 vs. Team 3\, 7 p.m. \nPrep League \nAt West Softball Diamond \nGame 1 – Sarah Bush Surgery Center vs. Fonner Oral Surgery\, 5:30 p.m. \nGame 2 – Joe’s Pizza & Pasta vs. J&R Collision Center\, 7:15 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nMilwaukee at Chicago Cubs\, 7:05 p.m. \nSt. Louis Cardinals at Chicago White Sox\, 6:40 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/12168-tuesdays-schedule-15/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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SUMMARY:Day of Prayer in Teutopolis
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe 51st Annual Day of Prayer for Life will be held on Wednesday\, June 18th at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church\, located at 203 E. Main Street in Teutopolis.  Hosted by St. Francis Church in collaboration with Effingham Area Right to Life\, this prayerful event is open to all who wish to come together in support of the dignity of every human life. \nThis day of reflection and intercession serves as a powerful witness for life and a plea for renewed respect for all human life—from conception to natural death.  It also serves as a time of reparation for the loss of more than 65 million preborn lives to abortion since Roe v. Wade was decided in 1973. \nThe Day of Prayer will begin with Mass at 8:00 AM\, followed by Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration throughout the day\, with various area churches and organizations leading each hour.  Benediction will be held at 7:00 PM\, followed by a Closing Mass at 7:30 PM\, celebrated by Father Michal Rosa\, pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Effingham.  A reception with light refreshments will follow in St. Clare Hall\, adjacent to the church. \nAll are welcome to attend any portion of the day.  Individuals and families of all faith backgrounds are encouraged to come pray and stand united for life. \nPrayer Schedule (each church will be praying during their respective hour): \n8:00 AM – Opening Mass \n9:00–10:00 AM – St. Francis\, Teutopolis; St. Rose\, Montrose \n10:00–11:00 AM – St. Anthony\, Effingham; Catholic Daughters of America #720 \n11:00 AM–Noon – Sacred Heart\, Effingham \nNoon–1:00 PM – Silent Hour (all volunteers/all faiths welcome) \n1:00–2:00 PM – St. Clare\, Altamont; St. Ann\, Edgewood; St. Mary\, St. Elmo; St. Thomas\, Newton; St. Mary\, St. Marie; Secular Franciscans \n2:00–3:00 PM – St. Michael\, Sigel; St. Mary\, Neoga; Sacred Heart\, Lillyville \n3:00–4:00 PM – St. Mary\, Shumway; St. Mary\, Green Creek \n4:00–5:00 PM – St. Isidore\, Dieterich; All Area Youth \n5:00–6:00 PM – Immaculate Conception\, Mattoon; St. Columcille\, Sullivan; St. Charles\, Charleston; EIU Newman Center \n6:00–7:00 PM – Area Knights of Columbus Councils \n7:00 PM – Benediction \n7:30 PM – Closing Mass with Fr. Michal Rosa \nJoin us in prayer as we ask God to renew our nation’s commitment to defend and cherish every human life.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/8671-day-of-prayer-in-teutopolis/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in June
DESCRIPTION:PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries Distribution Dates for June: \nTuesday\, June 3rd from 4p.m. – 6p.m.\, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street\, (old grade school) mission includes: hot meal\, groceries\, clothing\, haircuts\, & laundromat. \nTuesday\, June 10th from 4p.m. – 6p.m.\, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street\, (old grade school) mission includes: hot meal\, groceries\, clothing\, haircuts\, & laundromat. \nWednesday\, June 11th from noon – 2p.m.\, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street\, (old grade school) mission includes: hot meal\, groceries\, clothing\, haircuts\, & laundromat. \nSaturday\, June 14th 9a.m. – noon\, Mason location at 861 E. Washington Street (Mason Civic Center) \nWednesday\, June 18th from noon – 2p.m.\, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street\, (old grade school) mission includes: hot meal\, groceries\, clothing\, haircuts\, & laundromat. \nSaturday\, June 28th 8:30-noon\, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street\, (old grade school) mission includes: hot meal\, groceries\, clothing\, haircuts\, & laundromat. \nCall 217-240-0059 to make an appointment\, or for the Shumway dates\, web-search “Shumway Food Pantry” and select your appointment time.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/9516-enduring-freedom-ministries-distributions-in-june-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:Wednesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintEFFINGHAM PARK DISTRICT \nSOFTBALL \nSmall Fry League \nAt East Softball Diamond \nGame 1 — Team 3 vs. Team 6\, 5:30 p.m. \nJunior League \nAt West Softball Diamond \nGame 1 – Whitetails Unlimited vs. Dieterich Flyers\, 5:30 p.m. \nGame 2 – Teutopolis State Bank vs. Tri-Power Towing\, 7;15 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nMilwaukee at Chicago Cubs\, 7:05 p.m. \nSt. Louis Cardinals at Chicago White Sox\, 6:40 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/12170-wednesdays-schedule-16/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250619
DTSTAMP:20260404T012636
CREATED:20250612T163613Z
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SUMMARY:Law Enforcement TORCH RUN for Special Olympics Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Print \nhttps://support.specialolympics.org/a/illinois?ms=IDMP_DB&utm_source=donatebtn&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=IDMP
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/12193-law-enforcement-torch-run-for-special-olympics-illinois/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTAMP:20260404T012636
CREATED:20250527T232222Z
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SUMMARY:First Christian Church Soccer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Print \nGame Day on Saturday\, June 21\, begins at 10:00 a.m. \nThe registration and release forms can be downloaded from this link https://fcceffingham.com/events/get-connected-4-2/ \nThe camp will be on the North side of the First Christian Church.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/10859-first-christian-church-soccer-camp-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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