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UID:22827-1765584000-1765670399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Wreaths Across America in Altamont
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThe website for Post 512 at Wreaths Across America is: https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/181121/Overview/?relatedId=0
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/22827-wreaths-across-america-in-altamont/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
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UID:23362-1765584000-1765670399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Holiday At The Hart
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/23362-holiday-at-the-hart/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTSTAMP:20260403T143549
CREATED:20251124T173231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T173413Z
UID:23607-1765584000-1765670399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Ladies Aid Cookie Walk
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/23607-ladies-aid-cookie-walk/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTSTAMP:20260403T143549
CREATED:20251124T175706Z
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UID:23616-1765584000-1765670399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Krampus\, The Untold Story – Performance In Effingham
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThree Chicks & A Stage present an original production “Krampus\, The Untold Story” at the Effingham Elks Club on December 12th\, 13th and 14th. \nFriday\, December 12th will be a dinner show with dinner starting at 6:00pm and the show starting at 7:00pm.  The $40 ticket for the dinner show must be purchased in advance and covers both the cost of the catered meal and the show.  There will also be show-only tickets available for the Friday night performance. \nThe December 13th and 14th performances will be show-only performances.  On Saturday\, December 13th\, the doors will open at 6:30 and curtain will be at 7:00pm.  On Sunday\, December 14th\, the doors will open at 1:30 and curtain will be at 2:00pm.  With the exception of the Friday night dinner\, show tickets can be purchased at the door or at designated locations. \nTickets are available at the Effingham Elks (2102 S. Banker St.\, Effingham) and Jansen Computers (101 W. Main St.\, Teutopolis).  For ticket info you can also call 812-783-0853‬. \nKrampus was written by Three Chicks board member Patty Hooper.  We invite you to come to the show to embrace the Christmas season with laughter and the true meaning of Christmas. \nThis year’s holiday show donation will be shared with Heartland Human Services. \nThree Chicks & A Stage invite you to come out and laugh your way into the Christmas spirit this year!
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/23616-23616/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTSTAMP:20260403T143549
CREATED:20251202T143604Z
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UID:24156-1765584000-1765670399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nCasey-Westfield at Altamont\, NEW TIME\, 2:30 P.M. \nNewton\, Teutopolis at Sullivan Shootout\, TBA \nConrad Allen Tournament \nAt Wayne City \nGame 1 — North Clay vs. Cisne\, noon \nGame 2 — Webber vs. Sandoval\, 1:30 p.m. \nGame 3 — Wayne City vs. Crab Orchard\, 3 p.m. \nGame 4 — Edwards County vs. Thompsonville\, 4:30 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nGreenville at Altamont\, NEW TIME\, 11 A.M. \nFlora at Newton\, 11 a.m. \nWrestling \nEffingham\, Cumberland Girls at Marion Invitational HAS BEEN CANCELED \nCumberland Boys at Porta Invitational\, 8:30 a.m. \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nEffingham at Flora\, 9 a.m. \nAltamont at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 10 a.m. \nGirls Basketball \nEffingham at Taylorville Freshman/Sophomore Tournament\, 8 a.m. \nTeutopolis at Paris\, 9 a.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nEdison at Effingham\, 10 a.m. \nTeutopolis\, Mahomet-Seymour\, Mattoon at Taylorville\, 9 a.m. \nNational Trail Conference Eighth-Grade Tournament \nAt North Clay \nGame 5 — Stewardson-Strasburg vs. Winner Game 1\, 10 a.m. \nGame 6 — Cumberland vs. Winner Game 2\, 11:15 a.m. \nGame 7 — Sacred Heart vs. Winner Game 3\, 12:30 p.m. \nGame 8 — Sigel St. Michael vs. Winner Game 4\, 1:45 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nAll IESA State Tournament games have been canceled Saturday and will be rescheduled for Monday\, Tuesday and Thursday \nMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nNebraska at University of Illinois\, 3 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24156-saturdays-schedule-39/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTSTAMP:20260403T143549
CREATED:20251203T192015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T192131Z
UID:24285-1765584000-1765670399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Santa in Strasburg
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24285-santa-in-strasburg/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTSTAMP:20260403T143549
CREATED:20251203T194028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T194228Z
UID:24295-1765584000-1765670399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Strasburg Christmas Store
DESCRIPTION:Print \nCheck out the Show Case of Trees and vote for your favorite.  Area businesses\, organizations\, and community members are encouraged to decorate a tree.  Visitors can vote for their favorite tree and wreath and the tree and wreath with the most money in their container wins!  Winners will receive either a catered lunch or a gift card. \nProceeds from the Show Case of Trees will benefit scholarships.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24295-strasburg-christmas-store-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTSTAMP:20260403T143549
CREATED:20251208T162853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T162853Z
UID:24606-1765584000-1765670399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Humane Society Photos With Santa
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24606-humane-society-photos-with-santa/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTSTAMP:20260403T143549
CREATED:20251208T203746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T203746Z
UID:24620-1765584000-1765670399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Biggest and Best Christmas Bake Sale
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24620-biggest-and-best-christmas-bake-sale/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTSTAMP:20260403T143549
CREATED:20251208T211858Z
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UID:24656-1765584000-1765670399@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/24656-enduring-freedom-ministries-december-dates-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTSTAMP:20260403T143549
CREATED:20251210T155215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T155751Z
UID:24850-1765584000-1765670399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Christmas In The Village at Greenup
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24850-christmas-in-the-village-at-greenup/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTSTAMP:20260403T143549
CREATED:20251210T155921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T155921Z
UID:24854-1765584000-1765670399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Party - Village of Watson
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24854-christmas-party-village-of-watson/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTSTAMP:20260403T143549
CREATED:20251211T161307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T161333Z
UID:24958-1765584000-1765670399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Breakfast Buffet at Mason
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24958-breakfast-buffet-at-mason/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTSTAMP:20260403T143549
CREATED:20251124T175736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T175759Z
UID:23618-1765670400-1765756799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Krampus\, The Untold Story – Performance In Effingham
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThree Chicks & A Stage present an original production “Krampus\, The Untold Story” at the Effingham Elks Club on December 12th\, 13th and 14th. \nFriday\, December 12th will be a dinner show with dinner starting at 6:00pm and the show starting at 7:00pm.  The $40 ticket for the dinner show must be purchased in advance and covers both the cost of the catered meal and the show.  There will also be show-only tickets available for the Friday night performance. \nThe December 13th and 14th performances will be show-only performances.  On Saturday\, December 13th\, the doors will open at 6:30 and curtain will be at 7:00pm.  On Sunday\, December 14th\, the doors will open at 1:30 and curtain will be at 2:00pm.  With the exception of the Friday night dinner\, show tickets can be purchased at the door or at designated locations. \nTickets are available at the Effingham Elks (2102 S. Banker St.\, Effingham) and Jansen Computers (101 W. Main St.\, Teutopolis).  For ticket info you can also call 812-783-0853‬. \nKrampus was written by Three Chicks board member Patty Hooper.  We invite you to come to the show to embrace the Christmas season with laughter and the true meaning of Christmas. \nThis year’s holiday show donation will be shared with Heartland Human Services. \nThree Chicks & A Stage invite you to come out and laugh your way into the Christmas spirit this year!
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/23618-23618/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTSTAMP:20260403T143549
CREATED:20251202T143645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T144831Z
UID:24158-1765670400-1765756799@www.thexradio.com
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:20260403T143549
CREATED:20251210T160254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T160443Z
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:20260403T143549
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:20260403T143549
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:20260403T143549
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTSTAMP:20260403T143549
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTSTAMP:20260403T143549
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTSTAMP:20260403T143549
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTSTAMP:20260403T143549
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTSTAMP:20260403T143549
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:20260403T143549
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:20260403T143549
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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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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UID:25252-1765929600-1766015999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in Dieterich and Toledo
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25252-red-cross-blood-drives-in-dieterich-and-toledo/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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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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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/
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