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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261111
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UID:49069-1794268800-1794355199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Veterans Day Breakfast - A.L.I.S.
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49069-veterans-day-breakfast-a-l-i-s/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTSTAMP:20260929T162712Z
CREATED:20260929T162458Z
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SUMMARY:Veterans Day Celebration in Altamont
DESCRIPTION:PrintMark your calendar for an inspirational hour of music and commentary as ACHS and members of our community celebrate this country’s 250 years by honoring our veterans who helped make it possible. \nThe celebration will be held on Wednesday\, November 11\, at 4:00 p.m. in the Altamont Community High School gym. \nDoors open at 3:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47830-veterans-day-celebration-in-altamont/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTSTAMP:20261006T155704Z
CREATED:20261006T155300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T155704Z
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SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries – November Distributions
DESCRIPTION:PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries Distribution Dates in November: \nTuesday\, November 3rd\, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nTuesday\, November 10th\, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nWednesday\, November 11th\, from Noon – 2:00 pm\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nSaturday\, November 14\, from 9:00 – 11:15 am\, Mason\, located at 861 E. Washington ( Mason Civic Center)\, serving groceries \nWednesday\, November 18th\, from Noon – 2:00 pm\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nSaturday\, November 28th\, from 8:30 am – Noon\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nCall 217-868-5293 to sign up\nOr\nGo online and set a time that works best for you at www.my-christian-space.com \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48499-48499/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTSTAMP:20261006T145355Z
CREATED:20261006T145318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T145355Z
UID:48444-1794528000-1794614399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:GloBingo - Central Illinois Truck Convoy
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48444-globingo-central-illinois-truck-convoy/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTSTAMP:20261013T181245Z
CREATED:20261013T171909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T181245Z
UID:49089-1794528000-1794614399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:National Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Print2026 National Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees and Ceremony \n• When: Friday\, November 13\, 2026\n• Where: Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 210 Pearl St.\, Teutopolis\, IL\n• Schedule: 6:00 social hour • 6:30 dinner • 7:00 induction ceremony\n• Tickets: $12 – can be purchased in person at the Teutopolis KC Hall or on Eventbrite (plus\nfees) \nProfessional Athlete\nChad Green — Effingham HS → Louisville (school-record 2.38 career ERA) →\ndrafted by Tigers 2013 → MLB debut with Yankees 2016\, played through 2022\, then\nBlue Jays 2023–2025. 500+ career strikeouts; 2017 breakout (1.83 ERA\, 103 K in 69\nIP); AL Comeback Player of the Year finalist in 2024 after Tommy John surgery\,\nwith 16 straight saves converted.\nFormer Student Athlete\nJeff Mihlbachler — St. Anthony HS\, basketball & baseball 1973–77. Nearly 1\,000\ncareer points (pre-3-point era)\, All-State Honorable Mention 1977. Drafted in 25th\nround by the Reds out of high school; led Pioneer League in strikeouts\, 1978. Now a\nGrand Ambassador for the Effingham Chamber of Commerce\, 22-year Sunrise\nRotary member.\nCoaching\nBob Horst — 37-year coaching career (Mt. Vernon\, Flora\, Newton). 23 years at\nNewton: 18 playoff appearances\, 166-79 overall record\, undefeated 2005\nseason/Class 4A runner-up. Led Newton to its first-ever state track title in 2006.\nIllinois HS Football Coaches Hall of Fame\, 2001.\nKristi & Dan Paulson — EIU softball co-coaches\, 279-95 overall over 8 years. At\nParkland CC: three NJCAA Region 24 titles\, four straight MWAC titles. At EIU: two\nstraight OVC regular-season/tournament titles (2025\, 2026)\, NCAA Tournament\nappearances both years. Also founded Premier Fastpitch in 2011.\nMedia\nLoren Tate — “Dean of Illinois Sports Reporters\,” 70-year career\, ~60 years\ncovering Illini athletics for the News-Gazette since 1966. Still writes weekly and\nappears on 4+ radio shows on WDWS. USBWA Hall of Fame\, 2021.\nMillie Lange — 45+-years as a sportswriter\, 29 years at Effingham Daily News\n(sports editor 1981-2010)\, now with Premier Broadcasting. Covered nearly every\nregional sport. \n2026 National Hall of Fame Inductees and Ceremony\nRandy Poole — 30+ years broadcasting\, Flora Wolves football (34 yrs) and\nbasketball (15 yrs) voice on WNOI\, plus 15 years as Sports Director.\nGreg Sapp — 52+ years\, longtime voice of the Effingham Hearts. Multiple honors\nincluding 2018 IBCA Hall of Fame and 2024 National Athletic Hall of Fame\nDirector’s Award. \nOfficials\nAndy Pullen — 59 years as IHSA-certified official (basketball\, track\, cross country)\, plus 22 years\nin Junior College basketball (GRAC). IBCA Hall of Fame official\, 2002.\nJim Wagner — 35-year IHSA official across basketball\, baseball\, softball\, football; 15 years\nofficiating JC basketball\, 12 Women’s Regionals\, 1 National Tournament appearance. \nTwelfth Man Award\nTom Clark — 50 years as PA announcer for Newton Eagles football; also active in Newton Rotary\,\nJasper County Health Department Board\, and Newton City Council Zoning Board.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49089-national-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTSTAMP:20261019T154225Z
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UID:49560-1794528000-1794614399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Turkey Meal at V.F.W. in Effingham
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe VFW Auxiliary Post 1769 on Veterans Drive in Effingham are having a meal. \nDate:  Friday\, November 13. \nTime:  5:00 – 6:30 p.m. \nMenu:  Turkey/Dressing\, mashed potatoes/gravy\, green beans\, coffee\, tea or lemonade and dessert. \nCost:  $8.00
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49560-turkey-meal-at-v-f-w-in-effingham/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTSTAMP:20260929T163719Z
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UID:47081-1794614400-1794700799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Trivia Night to Raise Awareness and Benefit People Experiencing Homelessness
DESCRIPTION:Print \nTrivia Night is open to the public.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47081-trivia-night-to-raise-awareness-and-benefit-people-experiencing-homelessness/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTSTAMP:20261006T155709Z
CREATED:20261006T155328Z
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UID:48501-1794614400-1794700799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries – November Distributions
DESCRIPTION:PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries Distribution Dates in November: \nTuesday\, November 3rd\, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nTuesday\, November 10th\, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nWednesday\, November 11th\, from Noon – 2:00 pm\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nSaturday\, November 14\, from 9:00 – 11:15 am\, Mason\, located at 861 E. Washington ( Mason Civic Center)\, serving groceries \nWednesday\, November 18th\, from Noon – 2:00 pm\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nSaturday\, November 28th\, from 8:30 am – Noon\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nCall 217-868-5293 to sign up\nOr\nGo online and set a time that works best for you at www.my-christian-space.com \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48501-48501/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTSTAMP:20261012T154834Z
CREATED:20261012T154810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T154834Z
UID:48936-1794614400-1794700799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Veterans Day Chili Cook-Off
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48936-veterans-day-chili-cook-off/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTSTAMP:20261019T154653Z
CREATED:20261019T154540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T154653Z
UID:49564-1794614400-1794700799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Meat Shoot at Edgewood Legion
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49564-meat-shoot-at-edgewood-legion/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20261005T204907Z
CREATED:20261005T204830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T204907Z
UID:48384-1794700800-1794787199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Mason Community Thanksgiving Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48384-mason-community-thanksgiving-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261118
DTSTAMP:20260922T203142Z
CREATED:20260922T202952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T203142Z
UID:47389-1794873600-1794959999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Grief Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:PrintThere will be Grief Support Group meetings on Tuesday evenings at 6:15\, through the Fall and early Winter. \nThese will be held at the St Anthony Parish Center\, located at 101 East Virginia Avenue in Effingham. \nAnyone is welcome to come. \nCall the parish office at 217-347-7129 with questions.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47389-47389/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTSTAMP:20260911T150927Z
CREATED:20260911T150907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T150927Z
UID:46543-1794960000-1795046399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham Preschool Round Up
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46543-effingham-preschool-round-up-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTSTAMP:20261006T155715Z
CREATED:20261006T155359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T155715Z
UID:48503-1794960000-1795046399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries – November Distributions
DESCRIPTION:PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries Distribution Dates in November: \nTuesday\, November 3rd\, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nTuesday\, November 10th\, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nWednesday\, November 11th\, from Noon – 2:00 pm\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nSaturday\, November 14\, from 9:00 – 11:15 am\, Mason\, located at 861 E. Washington ( Mason Civic Center)\, serving groceries \nWednesday\, November 18th\, from Noon – 2:00 pm\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nSaturday\, November 28th\, from 8:30 am – Noon\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nCall 217-868-5293 to sign up\nOr\nGo online and set a time that works best for you at www.my-christian-space.com \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48503-48503/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTSTAMP:20260706T163707Z
CREATED:20260706T163230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T163707Z
UID:41843-1795305600-1795391999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:All I Want For Christmas - Craft & Vendor Show
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/41843-all-i-want-for-christmas-craft-vendor-show/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTSTAMP:20261019T160542Z
CREATED:20261019T160542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T160542Z
UID:49580-1795305600-1795391999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Artisan & Vendor Market in Dieterich
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49580-holiday-artisan-vendor-market-in-dieterich-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261125
DTSTAMP:20260922T203109Z
CREATED:20260922T202741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T203109Z
UID:47381-1795478400-1795564799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Grief Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:PrintThere will be Grief Support Group meetings on Tuesday evenings at 6:15\, through the Fall and early Winter. \nThese will be held at the St Anthony Parish Center\, located at 101 East Virginia Avenue in Effingham. \nAnyone is welcome to come. \nCall the parish office at 217-347-7129 with questions.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47381-47381/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261129
DTSTAMP:20261006T155720Z
CREATED:20261006T155423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T155720Z
UID:48505-1795824000-1795910399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries – November Distributions
DESCRIPTION:PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries Distribution Dates in November: \nTuesday\, November 3rd\, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nTuesday\, November 10th\, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nWednesday\, November 11th\, from Noon – 2:00 pm\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nSaturday\, November 14\, from 9:00 – 11:15 am\, Mason\, located at 861 E. Washington ( Mason Civic Center)\, serving groceries \nWednesday\, November 18th\, from Noon – 2:00 pm\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nSaturday\, November 28th\, from 8:30 am – Noon\, Shumway\, located at 304 S. West Street (Shumway old grade school)\, with hot meals\, clothing\, laundry\, haircuts\, and groceries \nCall 217-868-5293 to sign up\nOr\nGo online and set a time that works best for you at www.my-christian-space.com \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/48505-48505/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261202
DTSTAMP:20260922T203115Z
CREATED:20260922T202807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T203115Z
UID:47383-1796083200-1796169599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Grief Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:PrintThere will be Grief Support Group meetings on Tuesday evenings at 6:15\, through the Fall and early Winter. \nThese will be held at the St Anthony Parish Center\, located at 101 East Virginia Avenue in Effingham. \nAnyone is welcome to come. \nCall the parish office at 217-347-7129 with questions.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47383-47383/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTSTAMP:20261014T145732Z
CREATED:20261014T145732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T145732Z
UID:49140-1796428800-1796601599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham Community Christmas Concerts - Museum and Cross
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49140-effingham-community-christmas-concerts-museum-and-cross/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTSTAMP:20260930T163951Z
CREATED:20260930T163742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T163951Z
UID:47976-1796515200-1796601599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Walk - Altamont Garden Club
DESCRIPTION:PrintSAVE THE DATE: \nThe Altamont Garden Club is planning a Christmas Walk on Sunday\, December 6. \nMake plans to enjoy a tour of the inside of 5 beautifully-decorated homes in Altamont. \nThe day will conclude at the First United Methodist Church in Altamont with music provided by the Altamont Community Choir. \nMore details to come
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47976-christmas-walk-altamont-garden-club/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTSTAMP:20261013T144915Z
CREATED:20261013T144712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T144915Z
UID:49062-1796515200-1796601599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Open House - Effingham County Museum
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49062-christmas-open-house-effingham-county-museum/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261213
DTSTAMP:20261020T153551Z
CREATED:20261020T151022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T153551Z
UID:49690-1796601600-1797119999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:FISH HOLIDAY AT HOME
DESCRIPTION:PrintFISH HOLIDAY AT HOME 2026\n(formerly The Christmas Store for Senior and Disabled)\nEffingham County Senior/Disabled Citizens \n  \nGENERAL UPDATE: \nEffingham County FISH volunteers will collect\, pack and deliver senior citizens food bags along with small Christmas items the week of December 6 through 11. \nMany of these Effingham County citizens may be alone during this joyous season. We wish to help make their Christmas a little brighter. \n  \nREGISTRATION: \nApplications will be available November 1 through 22 at the FISH Service Center\, Catholic Charities\, Effingham Hi-Rise Office\, Burton Devore\, Slate Creek\, CEFS Outreach Office\, and Village Apartments. \n  \nDONATION INFORMATION: \nLast year\, 289 Effingham County Senior/Disabled Citizens received a grocery bag of non-perishable food\, a half ham or 4 frozen chicken breasts\, gift card for perishable food\, a hand-made Christmas stocking filled with Christmas gifts\, and a bag of personal and cleaning items. \nIt takes many donations to make these gifts possible.  If you\, your organization\, or business would host a food and/or small gift drive for these special Effingham Citizens\, please contact Karen at 217-821-0722. \n  \nNEEDED: \nIndividual serve meals\, small portion foods\, diabetic and gluten free food items.\nMonetary donations will help purchase the meat and the grocery gift cards.\nPlease contact Karen at 217-821-0722 to coordinate your collection. \n  \nVOLUNTEER NEEDS: \nMonday\, December 7 – Thursday\, December 10 at 9am \nFood sorting and bag packing at the FISH Service Center. \nFriday\, December 11 from 9am to noon \nDeliver Christmas bags\, food and gifts. \nFriday\, December 11 – 1pm to finish; \nSort and set-up used toys\, Christmas decorations\, coats \nSaturday\, December 12 – 8am-1:30pm \nFISH Warehouse open to distribute used toys\, Christmas décor\, coats.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/49690-fish-holiday-at-home/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261209
DTSTAMP:20260922T203123Z
CREATED:20260922T202829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T203123Z
UID:47385-1796688000-1796774399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Grief Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:PrintThere will be Grief Support Group meetings on Tuesday evenings at 6:15\, through the Fall and early Winter. \nThese will be held at the St Anthony Parish Center\, located at 101 East Virginia Avenue in Effingham. \nAnyone is welcome to come. \nCall the parish office at 217-347-7129 with questions.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47385-47385/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261216
DTSTAMP:20260922T203129Z
CREATED:20260922T202851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T203129Z
UID:47387-1797292800-1797379199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Grief Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:PrintThere will be Grief Support Group meetings on Tuesday evenings at 6:15\, through the Fall and early Winter. \nThese will be held at the St Anthony Parish Center\, located at 101 East Virginia Avenue in Effingham. \nAnyone is welcome to come. \nCall the parish office at 217-347-7129 with questions.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47387-47387/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270204
DTSTAMP:20260911T151006Z
CREATED:20260911T151006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T151006Z
UID:46545-1801612800-1801699199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham Preschool Round Up
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