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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731
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UID:14231-1753920000-1754006399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:The Armor of God VBS - Bible Grove Christian Church
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14231-the-armor-of-god-vbs-bible-grove-christian-church-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731
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UID:14556-1753920000-1754006399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Community Showcase at Effingham County Fair
DESCRIPTION:PrintUPDATE:  The Community Showcase for Friday\, August 1 is “Before the Cast-On:  Beginning Knitting” by Kate Weber \n \nUPDATE:  The Community Showcase for Friday\, August 1 is “Before the Cast-On:  Beginning Knitting” by Kate Weber
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14556-community-showcase-at-effingham-county-fair-5/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
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SUMMARY:Thursday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintEFFINGHAM COUNTY FAIR \nHarness Racing \nPost time: Noon \nPace Fillies & Mares \nTrot Nonwinners $1\,000  Lifetime AE: 2-Year-Old Non-winners 2 Races \nPace Nonwinners $1\,000 Lifetime AE: 2-Year-old Nonwinners 2 Races \nTrot Maidens AE Nonwinners of $1\,500 in ’23 \nEFFINGHAM PARK DISTRICT \nBaseball \nBoys Small Fry League \nAt Gene A. Niccum Field \nGame 1 – Team 4 vs. Team 8\, 5:30 p.m. \nGame 2 – Team 1 vs. Team 6\, 7 p.m. \n  \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nBaltimore at Chicago Cubs\, 1:20 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14565-thursdays-schedule-19/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
CREATED:20250725T164110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T164120Z
UID:14759-1753920000-1754006399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham County Fair Daily Schedule
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14759-effingham-county-fair-daily-schedule-6/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T202229Z
UID:14890-1753920000-1754006399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Ramblin' Rose Bus in Willow Hill
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14890-ramblin-rose-bus-in-willow-hill/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
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UID:11203-1754006400-1754092799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Recycling Bins Temporarily Removed
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe recycling bins at Centenary United Methodist Church in Effingham will temporarily be removed from June 2nd until August 1st.  This is while Rumpke Disposal & Recycling builds a new building at their transfer station. \nThe bins will return to the church parking lot on August 1st. \nPLEASE be respectful to the church and DO NOT LEAVE ITEMS AT THE CHURCH!
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/11203-recycling-bins-temporarily-removed-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
CREATED:20250708T194715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T194715Z
UID:13724-1754006400-1754092799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:4-H Show Schedule - Effingham County
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/13724-4-h-show-schedule-effingham-county-10/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
CREATED:20250716T142653Z
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UID:14147-1754006400-1754092799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:St. John's Lutheran Church Rummage Sale
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14147-st-johns-lutheran-church-rummage-sale-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
CREATED:20250716T150347Z
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UID:14159-1754006400-1754092799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Household & Clothing Giveaway at Kinmundy Christian Church
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14159-household-clothing-giveaway-at-kinmundy-christian-church/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
CREATED:20250717T152623Z
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UID:14233-1754006400-1754092799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:The Armor of God VBS - Bible Grove Christian Church
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14233-the-armor-of-god-vbs-bible-grove-christian-church-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
CREATED:20250723T163506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T162522Z
UID:14558-1754006400-1754092799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Community Showcase at Effingham County Fair
DESCRIPTION:PrintUPDATE:  The Community Showcase for Friday\, August 1 is “Before the Cast-On:  Beginning Knitting” by Kate Weber \n \nUPDATE:  The Community Showcase for Friday\, August 1 is “Before the Cast-On:  Beginning Knitting” by Kate Weber
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14558-community-showcase-at-effingham-county-fair-6/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
CREATED:20250723T164435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T154000Z
UID:14567-1754006400-1754092799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Friday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintEFFINGHAM COUNTY FAIR \nHarness Racing \nPost time: Noon \nPace 2-Year-Old Open \nTrot Nonwinners $10\,000 Lifetime AE Nonwinners 3 Races of Lifetime \nPace Nonwinners $20\,000 Lifetime \nPace Maiden AE Nonwinners $2\,500 in ’23 \nAmateur Driving Race \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nBaltimore at Chicago Cubs\, 1:20 p.m. \nSt. Louis Cardinals at San Diego\, 8:40 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14567-fridays-schedule-21/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
CREATED:20250725T164231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T164231Z
UID:14761-1754006400-1754092799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham County Fair Daily Schedule
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14761-effingham-county-fair-daily-schedule-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
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UID:8897-1754092800-1754179199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThe Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday\, from June 14th through October 25th. \nVendors will be selling fresh produce\, baked goods\, and handcrafted arts and crafts.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/8897-effingham-farmers-market-8/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
CREATED:20250708T144621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T144621Z
UID:13681-1754092800-1754179199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Mason Music and Food
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/13681-mason-music-and-food/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
CREATED:20250708T194805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T194805Z
UID:13726-1754092800-1754179199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:4-H Show Schedule - Effingham County
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/13726-4-h-show-schedule-effingham-county-11/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
CREATED:20250714T165538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T165619Z
UID:14007-1754092800-1754179199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Open Golf Tournament - Winterrowd Lodge 664
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14007-open-golf-tournament-winterrowd-lodge-664/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
CREATED:20250716T142735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T142735Z
UID:14149-1754092800-1754179199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:St. John's Lutheran Church Rummage Sale
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14149-st-johns-lutheran-church-rummage-sale-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
CREATED:20250716T143425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T143425Z
UID:14151-1754092800-1754179199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Montrose Tractor & Truck Pull
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14151-montrose-tractor-truck-pull/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
CREATED:20250716T150616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T150616Z
UID:14162-1754092800-1754179199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Household & Clothing Giveaway at Kinmundy Christian Church
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14162-household-clothing-giveaway-at-kinmundy-christian-church-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
CREATED:20250718T155227Z
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UID:14317-1754092800-1754179199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Lake Land College 5k
DESCRIPTION:PrintLace up and hit the trails for the Lake Land College 5K on Saturday\, August 2. \nThe 5K is a unique cross-country race experience winding through the scenic grounds of Lake Land College in Mattoon. \nUnlike your typical road race\, this off-road 5K challenges runners/walkers with rolling hills\, grassy fields\, wooded paths and the natural beauty of the Lake Land College campus\, all while introducing the community to the newly-formed Lake Land College cross country team. \nCome explore the heart of Lake Land College campus\, support the student-athletes\, and enjoy a race that’s anything but ordinary. \nThe race begins at 8 a.m. at the Lake Land College campus.  The cost is $20 for students and $30 for individual participants. The first 125 runners will receive a T-shirt. \nPacket pickup is in the Field House which is the basketball arena at Lake Land College. Participants may park in Lot A or Lot 5. \nRegistration ends August 1 at 5:00pm.  Registration is at runsignup.com/LakeLandCollege5k
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14317-lake-land-college-5k/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
CREATED:20250723T164528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T155707Z
UID:14569-1754092800-1754179199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintEFFINGHAM COUNTY FAIR \nDemolition Derby\, 6:30 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nBaltimore at Chicago Cubs\, 1:20 p.m. \nSt. Louis Cardinals at San Diego\, 9:10 p.m. \nNASCAR \nHy-Vee Perks 250\, 2 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14569-saturdays-schedule-20/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
CREATED:20250723T165111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T204533Z
UID:14560-1754092800-1754179199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Big Bass Battle 2025 at Lake Sara
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14560-big-bass-battle-2025-at-lake-sara/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
CREATED:20250725T164321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T164321Z
UID:14763-1754092800-1754179199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham County Fair Daily Schedule
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14763-effingham-county-fair-daily-schedule-8/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
CREATED:20250729T145620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T145620Z
UID:14968-1754092800-1754179199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Montrose Tractor & Truck Pull
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14968-montrose-tractor-truck-pull-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
CREATED:20250801T204111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T204541Z
UID:15273-1754092800-1754179199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Angeled Kids - Foster Closet & Resale -  Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/15273-angeled-kids-foster-closet-resale-grand-opening/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
CREATED:20250626T150123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T150603Z
UID:13028-1754179200-1754265599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Holy Cross Church of Wendelin Parish Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Print \nHoly Cross Church of Wendelin will hold their annual parish picnic on Sunday\, August 3rd\, from 10:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M. \nLunch tickets will go on sale at 10:45 A.M. with one serving line in their air- conditioned hall.  Numbered ticket system for admittance into the hall to eat.  Adult tickets are $12.00 and children ages 6-12 are $6.00.  Children 5 and under eat for free.  Meals will be served from 11:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.  Dinner ticket sales will end at 3:45p.m sharp.  The meal consists of chicken\, dressing\, mashed potatoes\, green beans\, slaw\, tomatoes\, and pie or cake for dessert.  \nThe Lunch stand will serve pork burgers\, hot dogs\, brats\, nachos and cheese\, chips\, and soda.  \nWe will again be hosting a pedal tractor pull this year starting at 2:30 P.M.  This will be for kids from ages 3-10\, and there will be a prize for each age group.  \nGames and stands for young and old consist of 50/50 Drawing\, Luck of the Draw\, Tic-Tac-Toe\, Mystery Box\, Inflatables\, Duck Pond\, Bingo\, Cake Stand\, Watermelons\, Plinko\, Football Toss\, Face Painting\, and a Beer Garden.  \nThe Take-A-Chance stand has several prizes for chances.  Many of those prizes consist of wood\, hand crafted\, and quilted items.  \nThe Country Store will have baked items\, crafts\, fresh produce\, and theme baskets of different varieties to take chances on.  \nOver 140 prizes on the big raffle are to be given away.  So come and join the fun\, food\, games\, and entertainment.  \nLive Bands will be performing throughout the day as follows:   11 A.M.-1:00 P.M.-Beppler & Caudle; 1:00-2:00 & 4:00-5:00-Rhonda Kuenstler; 2:00-4:00-Wes & Megan Hagan; Sojourn Rocs after raffle drawing until 9:30pm.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/13028-holy-cross-church-of-wendelin-parish-picnic/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
CREATED:20250701T153818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T154521Z
UID:13332-1754179200-1754265599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:ImpactLife Blood Drive at Sacred Heart Parish Center
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/13332-impactlife-blood-drive-at-sacred-heart-parish-center/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
CREATED:20250722T200548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T200911Z
UID:14469-1754179200-1754265599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:School Book-Bag Giveaway at Bethsaida Church
DESCRIPTION:PrintBethsaida Church\, located at 200th Avenue and 1700th Street\, east of Route 45\, will be handing out free book-bags. \nThe giveaway will be around Noon on Sunday\, August 3. \nThis is for kids in grades K-12 who are going back to school. \nIn addition\, there will also be some totes given out for teachers. \nPre-registration is not needed. \nIf you have any questions\, you can call Avanell Schwengel at 217-739-2320.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14469-school-book-bag-giveaway-at-bethsaida-church/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTSTAMP:20260403T174514
CREATED:20250723T164627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T164627Z
UID:14571-1754179200-1754265599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Sunday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nBaltimore at Chicago Cubs\, 1:20 p.m. \nSt. Louis Cardinals at San Diego\, 3:10 p.m. \n  \nNASCAR \nIowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol\, 12:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14571-sundays-schedule-20/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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