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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251214
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SUMMARY:Sunday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nEastern Illinois University at Iowa State\, noon \nNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE \nCleveland at Chicago\, noon \nBaltimore at Cincinnati\, noon \nLos Angeles Chargers at Kansas City\, noon \nBuffalo at New England\, noon \nWashington at New York Giants\, noon \nLas Vegas at Philadelphia\, noon \nNew York Jets at Jacksonville\, noon \nArizona at Houston\, noon \nGreen Bay at Denver\, 3:25 p.m. \nDetroit at Los Angeles Rams\, 3:25 p.m. \nCarolina at New Orleans\, 3:25 p.m. \nTennessee at San Francisco\, 3:25 p.m. \nIndianapolis at Seattle\, 3:25 p.m. \nMinnesota at Dallas\, 7;20 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24158-sundays-schedule-39/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
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UID:24858-1765670400-1765756799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Lutheran Choir Cantata
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe public is invited to attend the 62nd Annual Lutheran Choir Christmas Cantata at 7:00 P.M. on Sunday\, December 14.  This will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Strasburg. \nThis year’s choir includes singers from Faith\, Shumway; Grace\, Strasburg; St. Paul\, Sigel; St. Paul\, Strasburg; and Trinity\, Stewardson. \nCome enjoy a long-standing tradition and prepare for the birth of our Savior\, Jesus! \nStay after the Cantata for refreshments!
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24858-lutheran-choir-cantata/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251212T000259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T000529Z
UID:25024-1765670400-1765756799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:National Trail FARM TOY SHOW
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25024-national-trail-farm-toy-show-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251124T171936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T172053Z
UID:23590-1765756800-1765843199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:ImpactLife Blood Drive At Effingham Event Center
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/23590-impactlife-blood-drive-at-effingham-event-center-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251210T164250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T200917Z
UID:24870-1765756800-1765843199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Monday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nConrad Allen Holiday Tournament \nAt Wayne City \nGame 5 — Crab Orchard vs. Webber\, 5:30 p.m. \nGame 6 — Sandoval vs. Grayville\, 7 p.m. \nGame 7 — Cisne vs. Edwards County\, 8:30 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nSt. Anthony at Teutopolis (VARSITY ONLY)\, 6 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3) \nAltamont at North Clay\, 6 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Cumberland\, 6 p.m. \nNewton at Salem\, 6 p.m. \nSouth Central at Woodlawn\, 6:15 p.m. \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nMount Zion at Effingham\, 5:30 p.m. \nSt. Anthony at Vandalia\, noon \nCumberland at Dieterich\, 6 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Mount Vernon\, 6 p.m. \nPalestine/Hutsonville at Newton\, 6 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 6 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nEffingham at Greenville HAS BEEN CANCELED \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nEffingham vs. Pana Sacred Heart at Tower Hill\, 6 p.m. \nUnity at St. Anthony HAS BEEN CANCELED \nMartinsville at Jasper County\, 6 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Casey-Westfield\, 6 p.m. \nNational Trail Conference Eighth-Grade Tournament \nAt North Clay \nGame 9 – Dieterich vs. Windsor\, 5:30 p.m. \nGame 10 – Altamont vs. Cumberland\, 6:45 p.m. \nGame 11 – Stewardson-Strasburg vs. Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 8 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nClass 8-2A State Tournament \nAt Havana Junior High  School \nGame 1 — Dieterich vs. Spring Valley Kennedy\, 4 p.m. \nGame 2 — Sidwell Salt Fork vs. Springfield Christian\, 5:15 p.m. \nGame 3 — Mount Sterling Brown County vs. Bloomington Corpus Christi\, 6:30 p.m. \nGame 4 — Kankakee Bishop McNamara vs. Glasford Illini Bluffs\, 7:45 p.m. \nNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE \nMiami at Pittsburgh\, 7:15 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24870-mondays-schedule-39/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251211T213653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T214124Z
UID:24992-1765756800-1765843199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Lights and Festive Sights Tour and Voting
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThis holiday season\, Visit Effingham invites you to celebrate the return of a beloved community tradition – the Holiday Lights & Festive Sights Tour!  Back for another year of sparkle and holiday cheer\, this festive tour turns Effingham into a twinkling wonderland for all to enjoy. \nOnly 20 homes have been selected for this year’s tour\, and each received a yard sign denoting their participation.  Pick up a scorecard from Visit Effingham at City Hall – or download it from our social media channels – and vote for your favorite home on the tour by December 30th.  The People’s Choice Winner will walk away with $250. \nHomes can be voted for online at Visit Effingham‘s Facebook page\, their website  www.visiteffinghamil.com \, or in person at Effingham City Hall (201 East Jefferson Ave).  Voting will be open December 12th through the 30th at noon.  The People’s Choice winner will be announced on December 30th in the afternoon. \nFor more information on the Holiday Light Tour\, please call the office at 217-342-5310 or go to their website:   www.visiteffinghamil.com
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24992-24992/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251211T215238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T215332Z
UID:25010-1765756800-1765843199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in Effingham and Ste. Marie
DESCRIPTION:Print \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25010-red-cross-blood-drives-in-effingham-and-ste-marie/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20250814T205401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T205401Z
UID:16002-1765843200-1765929599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:THE CHOSEN - Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16002-the-chosen-discussion-group-8/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251210T164452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T121446Z
UID:24873-1765843200-1765929599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nTeutopolis at Effingham\, 6 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM) \nNewton at St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. \nAltamont at Carlyle\, 6 p.m. \nDieterich at Lawrenceville\, 6 p.m. \nNeoga at Casey-Westfield\, 6 p.m. \nWoodlawn at South Central\, 6 p.m. \nElmo/Brownstown Tournament \nGame 1 – Hillsboro vs. Mulberry Grove\, 6:15 p.m. \nGame 2 – Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg vs. Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 7:45 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Conrad Allen Tournament \nAt Wayne City \nGame 8 — North Clay vs. Thompsonville\, 5:30 p.m. \nGame 9 — Crab Orchard vs. Sandoval\, 7 p.m. \nGame 10 — Wayne City vs. Grayville\, 8:30 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nCasey-Westfield at Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 6:15 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Vandalia\, 6 p.m. \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nNewton at St. Anthony\, 5 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nNational Trail Conference Eighth-Grade Tournament \nAt North Clay \nGame 12 – South Central vs. North Clay\, 5:30 p.m. \nGame 13 – Neoga vs. St. Elmo/Brownstown 6:45 p.m. \nGame 14 – Sacred Heart vs. Sigel St. Michael\, 8 p.m. \nLawrenceville at Jasper County\, 6 p.m. \nRamsey at Neoga\, 6 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Newton St. Thomas (B Game)\, 6 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nClass 8-2A State Tournament \nAt Havana Junior High  School \nGame 5 — Dieterich vs. Springfield Christian\, 5 p.m. \nGame 6 — Mount Sterling Brown vs. Glasford Illini Bluffs\, 6:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24873-tuesdays-schedule-40/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251215T153529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T160136Z
UID:25016-1765843200-1765929599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Drive-Thru Advent Calendar at C.U.M.C.
DESCRIPTION:Print \nCelebrate the season with Centenary United Methodist Church’s illuminated drive-thru Advent Calendar. \nThe Drive-Thru is on display every evening through Wednesday\, December 31st.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25016-drive-thru-advent-calendar-at-c-u-m-c/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251215T173612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T173713Z
UID:25248-1765843200-1765929599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drive in Mason
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25248-red-cross-blood-drive-in-mason-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251208T211945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T212004Z
UID:24658-1765929600-1766015999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries December Dates
DESCRIPTION:PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries December Dates: \nTuesday\, December 2nd\, from 4 – 6pm\, Shumway \nTuesday\, December 9th\, from 4 – 6pm\, Shumway.  This is also the informational meeting for EFM’s latest project:  Ezra’s Place \nWednesday\, December 10th\, noon – 2pm\, Shumway \nSaturday\, December 13th\, 9am – noon\, Mason \nWednesday\, December 17th\, noon – 2pm\, Shumway \nFriday\, December 19th\, Deadline at midnight for Locker Blessing Registration\nSaturday\, December 27th\, 8am – 3pm\, Shumway (Locker Blessings) \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/24658-enduring-freedom-ministries-december-dates-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251210T191034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T131904Z
UID:24881-1765929600-1766015999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Wednesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nOblong at South Central\, 6 p.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown Tournament \nGame 3 – Cumberland vs. Ramsey\, 6:15 p.m. \nGame 4 – St. Elmo/Brownstown vs. Patoka/Odin\, 7:4 5p.m. \nConrad Allen Holiday Tournament \nAt Wayne City \nGame 11 — Grayville vs. Crab Orchard\, 6 p.m. \nGame 12 — Wayne City vs. Sandoval\, 7:30 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nCumberland at Martinsville\, 6 p.m. \nWrestling \nEffingham\, Lawrenceville at Fairfield\, 6 p.m. \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nRobinson at Effingham\, 6 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24881-wednesdays-schedule-41/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251215T173832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T211113Z
UID:25252-1765929600-1766015999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in Dieterich and Toledo
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25252-red-cross-blood-drives-in-dieterich-and-toledo/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251215T212321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T213555Z
UID:25279-1765929600-1766015999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Wonderland in Lights
DESCRIPTION:PrintVisit Effingham presents another year of Wonderland in Lights at Community Park!  Each year\, Community Park is transformed into a drive-thru holiday light spectacle\, filled with whimsical scenes\, including reindeer flight school\, playful penguins\, Santa and his reindeer taking flight\, a Nativity scene\, a Gingerbread house\, a bucket truck driven by helpful elves and so much more. \nBe sure to tune in to 90.7 FM for continuous Christmas music\, compliments of Visit Effingham\, 97.9 XFM\, and KJ Country 102.3 as you drive through the display! \nThe display runs through the New Year.  Hours are from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday\, and from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. \nCommunity Park is located on East Temple Avenue in Effingham. \nSanta will be at his post on Saturday\, December 20th\, to greet cars and hand out toys.  Don’t forget to stop and say hello before you exit the park! \nThere is no cost to enjoy this Visit Effingham experience\, but donations are always appreciated.  All donations help make Effingham shine brighter the following year. \nExtend your evening of holiday cheer at ‘Light up the Lawn’ – where our larger-than-life\, 3-D holiday light displays glimmer and shimmer in Downtown Effingham.  Drive by the Effingham County Courthouse Museum lawn to see the ‘Royal Present\,’ the ‘Heart of Christmas’ walk-thru ornament\, ‘Santa’s Sleigh and His Reindeer\,’ the walk-thru ‘Gingerbread House\,’ the ‘Teddy Bear\,’ the walk-thru ‘Hot Cocoa Mug\,’ ‘Santa and his favorite reindeer\,’ and\, the star of the show\, our 34-foot ‘Christmas Tree.’  Get out of the car to see the lights up close and pose with our ‘Reindeer Family’ and ‘Polar Bear Family\,’ as well! \nFor more information\, visit www.visiteffinghamil.com\, or 217-342-5310 if you’re interested in helping spread holiday cheer! \nChristmas in Effingham is the most magical time of year… However you choose to experience the holiday season\, we encourage you to ‘fill your cup’ with the people\, the places and the experiences that set us apart. \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25279-wonderland-in-lights/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251219
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251210T191258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T145018Z
UID:24883-1766016000-1766102399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Thursday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown Tournament \nGame 5 – Mulberry Grove vs. Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 6:15 p.m. \nGame 6 – Hillsboro vs. Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 7:45 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Conrad Allen Tournament \nAt Wayne City \nGame 13 — Webber vs. Grayville\, 6 p.m. \nGame 14 — Cisne vs. Thompsonville\, 7:30 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nEffingham at St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. VARSITY ONLY (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3) \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Altamont\, 5 p.m. \nNeoga at Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 6:15 p.m. \nNewton at Teutopolis\, 6 p.m. \nRed Hill (Bridgeport) at North Clay\, 6 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Tuscola\, 6 p.m. \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBOYS BASKETBALL \nCumberland at Neoga\, 6 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Shelbyville\, 6 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Vandalia\, 6 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nRichland County\, Olney at Effingham\, 6 p.m. \nJasper County at Teutopolis\, 6 p.m. \nNational Trail Conference Eighth-Grade Tournament \nAt North Clay \nGame 15 – Cumberland vs. St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 5:30 p.m. (consolation championship) \nGame 16 – Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City vs. Sigel St. Michael\, 6:45 p.m. (third place) \nGame 17 – Stewardson-Strasburg vs. Effingham Sacred Heart\, 8 p.m. (championship) \nGirls Basketball \nClass 8-2A State Tournament \nAt Havana Junior High  School \nGame 7 — Dieterich vs. Glasford Illini Bluffs\, 6 p.m. (third place) \nGame 8 — Springfield Christian vs. Mt. Sterling Brown County\, 7:30 p.m. (championship) \nMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nSIUE at Eastern Illinois University\, 5:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24883-thursdays-schedule-40/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251219
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251211T213728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T214158Z
UID:24994-1766016000-1766102399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Lights and Festive Sights Tour and Voting
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThis holiday season\, Visit Effingham invites you to celebrate the return of a beloved community tradition – the Holiday Lights & Festive Sights Tour!  Back for another year of sparkle and holiday cheer\, this festive tour turns Effingham into a twinkling wonderland for all to enjoy. \nOnly 20 homes have been selected for this year’s tour\, and each received a yard sign denoting their participation.  Pick up a scorecard from Visit Effingham at City Hall – or download it from our social media channels – and vote for your favorite home on the tour by December 30th.  The People’s Choice Winner will walk away with $250. \nHomes can be voted for online at Visit Effingham‘s Facebook page\, their website  www.visiteffinghamil.com \, or in person at Effingham City Hall (201 East Jefferson Ave).  Voting will be open December 12th through the 30th at noon.  The People’s Choice winner will be announced on December 30th in the afternoon. \nFor more information on the Holiday Light Tour\, please call the office at 217-342-5310 or go to their website:   www.visiteffinghamil.com
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24994-24994/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251013T151347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T151428Z
UID:20472-1766102400-1766188799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Tinsel & Tails for E.A.R.S.
DESCRIPTION:Print \nEARS is excited to unveil for another year “Tinsel & Tails\,” a festive holiday experience\, hosted in partnership with Cardinal Golf Course.  Running November 28 – December 27\, this holiday family event will be open every Friday and Saturday night from 5:30PM to 8:30 PM. \n“Tinsel & Tails” will light up Cardinal Golf Course with spectacular holiday decorations and a charming winter wonderland atmosphere.  The event is set to offer an array of activities that celebrate the season and support a noble cause\, including: \n– Holiday Light Tour:  Enjoy a scenic golf cart ride through the beautifully decorated path on the course\, featuring dazzling light displays and festive decorations.\n– Family Fun:  Engage in family-friendly activities like a hot chocolate bar\, roast s’mores\, and take memorable photos with festive backdrops. \nTickets for the event will be available November 3\, on the EARS website:  effinghamanimalrescue.com
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/20472-tinsel-tails-for-e-a-r-s-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251210T191555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T144855Z
UID:24885-1766102400-1766188799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Friday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nSt. Anthony at Dieterich\, 6 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM) \nEffingham at Mahomet-Seymour\, 6 p.m. \nTuscola at Altamont\, 6 p.m. \nNewton at Robinson\, 6 p.m. \nSouth Central at Martinsville\, 6 p.m. \nConrad Allen Tournament \nAt Wayne City \nGame 15 — Edwards County vs. North Clay\, 6 p.m. \nGame 16 — Wayne City vs. Webber\, 7:30 p.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown Tournament \nGame 7 – Ramsey vs. Patoka/Odin\, 6:15 p.m. \nGame 8 – Cumberland vs. St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 7:45 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nEffingham at Mahomet-Seymour\, 6 p.m. \nArthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights Classic \nWest Gym \nGame 1 — Christman vs. Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 6 p.m. \nGame 3 — Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond vs. Eisenhower\, 7:30 p.m. \nEast Gym \nGame 2 — Heritage vs. Rantoul\, 6 p.m. \nGame 4 — ACS vs. Unity Christian\, 7:30 p.m. \n  \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nSt. Anthony at Dieterich\, 5 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nDieterich at Sigel St. Michael\, 5 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24885-fridays-schedule-41/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251215T153933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T155356Z
UID:25209-1766102400-1766188799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Drive-Thru Advent Calendar at C.U.M.C.
DESCRIPTION:Print \nCelebrate the season with Centenary United Methodist Church’s illuminated drive-thru Advent Calendar. \nThe Drive-Thru is on display every evening through Wednesday\, December 31st.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25209-25209/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251013T151525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T151611Z
UID:20474-1766188800-1766275199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Tinsel & Tails for E.A.R.S.
DESCRIPTION:Print \nEARS is excited to unveil for another year “Tinsel & Tails\,” a festive holiday experience\, hosted in partnership with Cardinal Golf Course.  Running November 28 – December 27\, this holiday family event will be open every Friday and Saturday night from 5:30PM to 8:30 PM. \n“Tinsel & Tails” will light up Cardinal Golf Course with spectacular holiday decorations and a charming winter wonderland atmosphere.  The event is set to offer an array of activities that celebrate the season and support a noble cause\, including: \n– Holiday Light Tour:  Enjoy a scenic golf cart ride through the beautifully decorated path on the course\, featuring dazzling light displays and festive decorations.\n– Family Fun:  Engage in family-friendly activities like a hot chocolate bar\, roast s’mores\, and take memorable photos with festive backdrops. \nTickets for the event will be available November 3\, on the EARS website:  effinghamanimalrescue.com
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/20474-tinsel-tails-for-e-a-r-s-8/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251210T191828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T131332Z
UID:24887-1766188800-1766275199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nEffingham at Mount Carmel\, 2:30 p.m. \nOdin at South Central\, 10 a.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown Tournament \nGame 9 – Loser Game 5 vs. Loser Game 7\, 3 p.m. (seventh place) \nGame 10 – Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 7\, 4:30 p.m. (consolation championship) \nGame 11 – Loser Game 6 vs. Loser Game 8\, 6 p.m. (third place) \nGame 12 – Winner Game 6 vs. Winner Game 8\, 7:30 p.m. (championship) \nConrad Allen Tournament \nAt Wayne City \nGame 17 — Fourth Place Pool A vs. Fourth Place Bool B\, 2:30 p.m. (seventh place) \nGame 18 — Third Place Pool A vs. Third Place Pool B\, 4 p.m. (fifth place) \nGame 19 — Second Place Pool A vs. Second Place Pool B\, 5:30 p.m. (third place) \nGame 20 — First Place Pool A vs. First Place Pool B\, 7 p.m. (championship) \nTeutopolis at Greenville Shootout\, TBA \nGirls Basketball \nTeutopolis at Paris\, 1 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Greenville Shootout\, 1 p.m. \nArthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights Classic \nWest Gym \nSession B \nGame 5 — ACS vs. Heritage\, 10 a.m. \nGame 7 — Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg vs. Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond\, 11:30 a.m. \nEast Gym \nGame 6 — Chrisman vs. Eisenhower\, 10 a.m. \nGame 8 — Unity Christian vs. Rantoul\, 11:30 a.m. \nSession C \nWest  Gym \nGame 9 — Heritage vs. Unity Christian\, 2 p.m. \nGame 11 — Rantoul vs. ACS\, 3:30 p.m. \nEast Gym \nGame 10 — Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond vs. Chrisman\, 2 p.m. \nGame 12 — Eisenhower vs. Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 3:30 p.m. \nWrestling \nEffingham at Cumberland Skull and Crossbones Invitational\, 9 a.m. \nCumberland girls at Joe Bee Memorial in Springfield\, 10 a.m. \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nEffingham at Teutopolis\, 9 a.m. \nSt. Anthony at Charleston\, 9:30 a.m. \nGirls Basketball \nEffingham at Pana\, 9 a.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nEffingham\, North Clay at Bethel Shootout in Mount Vernon\, TBA
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24887-saturdays-schedule-40/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251215T162732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T164759Z
UID:25231-1766188800-1766275199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Nutcracker\, Skating\, and Farmers Market in Springfield
DESCRIPTION:PrintOn Saturday\, December 20\, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will join the fun of “A Timeless Holiday” during this year’s downtown Springfield Holiday Walk with a special Winter Night at the Museum.  You’ll enjoy a ballet performance of “The Nutcracker\,” musical performers\, crafts for kids\, skating in the park\, amazing lights and special effects\, along with the regular museum exhibits.  Highlights of the day include: \n\nThe Downtown Springfield Farmers Market takes place from 8:00 a.m. – Noon\, in historic Union Station\, for a variety of locally grown\, sourced\, and made foods and products.\nThe ALPLM offers free skating in the park\, with FREE Hot Chocolate\, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.  Just stop into historic Union Station to grab a pair of skates.  A donation is suggested to help defray the cost of skate maintenance.\nThe Copper Coin Ballet Company will perform selections from “The Nutcracker” from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.  Due to on-going renovations in our Union Theater\, the free\, thirty-minute performances will take place in ALPLM’s Center Plaza.   Tickets are not required.  “The Nutcracker” follows the magical adventures of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they battle with the Mouse King and journey to the Land of the Sweets.\nAdmission to the museum is FREE from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.\, but a donation is suggested of new\, unused toiletries for local warming centers.\nParking in the ALPLM parking ramp at 6th and Madison will also be free from 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25231-winter-nights-nutcracker-skating-and-farmers-market-in-springfield/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251210T160636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T164748Z
UID:24863-1766275200-1766361599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:VFW Christmas Party\, Music\, and Food
DESCRIPTION:PrintGet ready to kick off the season in true holiday spirit!  Join us for the VFW Christmas Party on Sunday\, December\, 21st at 3 PM! \nWe’ve got an incredible musical lineup featuring Benny and the Amigos\, plus Max Heuerman and the Little Truckers—bringing live Christmas cheer for the whole community! \nAnd that’s not all… \nThe VFW Auxiliary will be serving up delicious food—donation only!\nThere will be pictures with Santa\, door prizes\, and gifts for the first 25 kiddos! \nAnd this year\, help us spread even MORE Christmas joy—\nWe’ll have a Toys for Tots donation box on-site. Bring a new\, unwrapped toy and make a child’s holiday brighter. \nSo bring the whole family and celebrate with us at the VFW.\nThat’s Sunday\, December 21st at 3 PM—you won’t want to miss it! \nThe spirit of Christmas starts here… at your Effingham VFW Post 1769
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24863-vfw-christmas-party-music-and-food/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251210T191937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T191937Z
UID:24889-1766275200-1766361599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Sunday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE \nBuffalo at Cleveland\, noon \nLos Angeles Chargers at Dallas\, noon \nKansas City at Tennessee\, noon \nCincinnati at Miami\, noon \nNew York Jets at New Orleans\, noon \nMinnesota at New York Giants\, noon \nTampa Bay at Carolina\, noon \nJacksonville at Denver\, 3:05 p.m. \nAtlanta at Arizona\, 3:05 p.m. \nPittsburgh at Detroit\, 3:25 p.m. \nLas Vegas at Houston\, 3:25 p.m. \nNew England at Baltimore\, 7:20 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24889-sundays-schedule-40/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251211T213814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T214129Z
UID:24996-1766275200-1766361599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Lights and Festive Sights Tour and Voting
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThis holiday season\, Visit Effingham invites you to celebrate the return of a beloved community tradition – the Holiday Lights & Festive Sights Tour!  Back for another year of sparkle and holiday cheer\, this festive tour turns Effingham into a twinkling wonderland for all to enjoy. \nOnly 20 homes have been selected for this year’s tour\, and each received a yard sign denoting their participation.  Pick up a scorecard from Visit Effingham at City Hall – or download it from our social media channels – and vote for your favorite home on the tour by December 30th.  The People’s Choice Winner will walk away with $250. \nHomes can be voted for online at Visit Effingham‘s Facebook page\, their website  www.visiteffinghamil.com \, or in person at Effingham City Hall (201 East Jefferson Ave).  Voting will be open December 12th through the 30th at noon.  The People’s Choice winner will be announced on December 30th in the afternoon. \nFor more information on the Holiday Light Tour\, please call the office at 217-342-5310 or go to their website:   www.visiteffinghamil.com
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24996-24996/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251223
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251215T154006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T155420Z
UID:25211-1766361600-1766447999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Drive-Thru Advent Calendar at C.U.M.C.
DESCRIPTION:Print \nCelebrate the season with Centenary United Methodist Church’s illuminated drive-thru Advent Calendar. \nThe Drive-Thru is on display every evening through Wednesday\, December 31st.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25211-25211/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251223
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251218T140600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T132457Z
UID:25534-1766361600-1766447999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Monday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nTolono Unity at Effingham\, 6 p.m. \nCisne at Altamont\, 6 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nDieterich at Altamont\, 2 p.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at Casey-Westfield\, 6:15 p.m. \nCumberland at North Clay\, 6 p.m. \nNewton at Sullivan\, 6 p.m. \nArthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights Classic \nEast Gym \nGame 13 – Fourth place in Pool A vs. Fourth place in Pool B\, 6 p.m. (seventh place) \nGame 15 – Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg vs. Heritage\, 7:30 p.m. (third place) \nWest Gym \nGame 14 – Third place Pool A vs. Third place in Pool B\, 6 p.m. (fifth place) \nGame 16 – First place in Pool A vs. First place in Pool B\, 7:30 p.m. (championship) \nWrestling \nCumberland girls at Ben Bash\, Oak Forest\, 8:30 a.m. \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nTolono Unity at Effingham\, 4 p.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 6 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nRichland County\, Olney at Teutopolis\, 5 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nCumberland a North Clay\, 6 p.m. \nSouth Central at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 6:15 p.m. \nStewardson-Strasburg at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 6 p.m. \nMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nEastern Illinois University at East-West University\, 2 p.m. \nUniversity of Illinois at Missouri\, 7 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25534-mondays-schedule-40/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251223
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251222T153540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T153652Z
UID:25776-1766361600-1766447999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:The Eleventh Hour Extended Shopping Hours
DESCRIPTION:Print \nDowntown Effingham\, December 22\, 10:00 – 7:00 and December 23\, 10:00-7:00. \nJoin us for extended holiday shopping hours in downtown Effingham! \nHours vary by store\, with many offering free gift wrapping\, special promos\, and festive fun as you finish your Christmas list! \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25776-the-eleventh-hour-extended-shopping-hours/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251224
DTSTAMP:20260403T132901
CREATED:20251218T140657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T140657Z
UID:25536-1766448000-1766534399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nRichland County\, Olney at St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM) \nNorth Clay at Cumberland\, 7:30 p.m. \nSandoval at South Central\, 6 p.m. \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nRichland County\, Olney at St. Anthony\, 5 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Cumberland\, 5 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25536-tuesdays-schedule-41/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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