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SUMMARY:Sooeyfest in Neoga
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47761-sooeyfest-in-neoga/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:The Climb - Community Event
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47718-the-climb-community-event/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTAMP:20260928T151556Z
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SUMMARY:Town-Wide Garage Sales in Dieterich
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Village of Dieterich will be having town-wide garage sales on Saturday October 3rd\, from 7am-Noon.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47713-town-wide-garage-sales-in-dieterich/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nCentralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran at Teutopolis (DH)\, 10 a.m. \nCross Country \nDieterich\, Newton at Nike Twilight\, Terre Haute South Vigo H.S.\, TBA \nSoccer \nSt. Anthony at Altamont\, 7 p.m. \nNewton at Mattoon tournament\, 10 a.m. \nBreese Mater Dei at Teutopolis\, 10 a.m. \nGirls Tennis \nApollo Conference Tournament at Mattoon\, 8:30 a.m. \nSt. Anthony at Bloomington Purple/Gold Invitational\, 8 a.m. \nVolleyball \nNewton at St. Anthony\, 9 a.m. \nSouth Central at Webber Township Tournament\, TBA \nJUNIOR VARSITY/FROSH/SOPH \nSoccer \nBreese Mater Dei at Teutopolis (JV)\, 10 a.m. \nVolleyball \nSouth Central at St. Elmo/Brownstown (freshman/sophomore)\, TBA \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nSoccer \nDieterich at Teutopolis F/S Tournament\, TBA \nVolleyball \nEffingham\, St. Anthony at Teutopolis Freshman/Sophomore Tournament\, 9 a.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at St. Elmo Freshman/Sophomore Tournament\, TBA \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nClass 1A State Tournament \nAt Eastside Centre\, East Peoria \nGame 5 — Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2\, 9:30 a.m. \nGame 6 — Winner  Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4\, 11:30 a.m. \nGame 7 — Loser Game 5 vs. Loser Game 6\, 2 p.m. (third place) \nGame 8 — Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6\, 4 p.m. (championship) \nClass 2A State Tournament \nAt Eastside Centre\, East Peoria \nGame 5 — Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2\, 10 a.m. \nGame 6 — Winner  Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4\, non \nGame 7 — Loser Game 5 vs. Loser Game 6\, 2:30 p.m. (third place) \nGame 8 — Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6\, 4:30 p.m. (championship) \nNASCAR \nFocused Health 302 as Las Vegas Motor Speedway\, 6 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47650-saturdays-schedule-82/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTSTAMP:20260914T201941Z
CREATED:20260914T201849Z
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UID:46775-1790985600-1791071999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Marching Invitational at EHS
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46775-marching-invitational-at-ehs/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTSTAMP:20260922T153210Z
CREATED:20260901T142708Z
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UID:45615-1790985600-1791071999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Bahrns Memorial Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:Print \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/45615-bahrns-memorial-golf-outing-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTSTAMP:20260511T202950Z
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SUMMARY:Effingham Farmer’s Market
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday\, from May 30th through October 31st.  The Market will be open from 8:00 – Noon on the old courthouse lawn. \nThere will be fresh produce\, baked goods\, plants\, and flowers\, as well as arts and crafts.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/37695-37695/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTSTAMP:20260902T164154Z
CREATED:20260814T145755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T164154Z
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SUMMARY:Household Hazardous Waste Collection
DESCRIPTION:Print \nPre-registration is required.  A complete list of wastes that are and are not accepted is available online at https://epa.illinois.gov/topics/waste-management/waste-disposal/household-hazardous-waste/acceptable-wastes.html. \nIllinois EPA provides the following tips to safely transport household hazardous waste: \n\nPack HHW items in a disposable box to avoid spilling during transport.\nKeep like chemicals together and separate unlike chemicals.\nSecure lids and make sure containers are not leaking.\nPlace box(es) in the empty trunk or storage compartment of your vehicle\, away from passengers.\nRemain in vehicle at the collection site.  On-site personnel will remove the HHW from your vehicle.\n\nFor questions concerning the Illinois EPA’s one-day or long-term collections\, please contact the Illinois EPA Materials Management Unit at 217-524-3300.  Collections continue to be contactless for the safety of participants and workers.  Collection events are funded through the Illinois EPA’s Solid Waste Management Fund. \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/44280-household-hazardous-waste-collection/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:Lake Sara Fall Garage Sales
DESCRIPTION:PrintFriday and Saturday\, October 2 and 3\nDays and Times per Description on the Discussion Thread on Friends of Lake Sara’s Facebook page.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47825-lake-sara-fall-garage-sales/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTAMP:20260930T160621Z
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UID:47938-1790899200-1790985599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in October
DESCRIPTION:PrintRed Cross Blood Drives in October: \n10/1\, Thursday\, Greenup Village Municipal Building\, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n10/2\, Friday\, Newton High School\, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM \n10/7\, Wednesday\, Grace United Methodist Church in Neoga\, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n10/7\, Wednesday\, Shelbyville High School\, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM\n10/7\, Wednesday\, The Equity in Effingham\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n10/8\, Thursday\, Flora Church of the Nazarene\, Noon – 5:00 PM\n10/8\, Thursday\, Knights of Columbus Building in Newton\, Noon – 5:30 PM \n10/12\, Monday\, St Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Sainte Marie\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n10/16\, Friday\, Oblong Grade School\, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM \n10/20\, Tuesday\, Mason Christian Church Annex\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n10/21\, Wednesday\, Dieterich High School\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n10/22\, Thursday\, Neal Center YMCA in Toledo\, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM \n10/23\, Friday\, Lake Land College in Mattoon\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n10/29\, Thursday\, St Michael Church in Sigel\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n10/29\, Thursday\, Clay City High School\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nFall into the habit of donating!  Get a $15 e-gift card when you come to give blood from October 1 – 18. \nCome to give blood October 19 – 31 for a $10 Amazon Gift Card by email PLUS earn 200 bonus points toward exclusive Donor Rewards!  See rcblood.org/Maze for details. \nTo make an appointment\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App. \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47938-47938/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTSTAMP:20260928T152142Z
CREATED:20260928T152109Z
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UID:47715-1790899200-1790985599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:The Original CASS' Burrito Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47715-the-original-cass-burrito-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTSTAMP:20261001T140614Z
CREATED:20260927T154333Z
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SUMMARY:Friday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nNational Trail Conference Tournament \nGame 1 — Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 4 p.m. \nFootball \nEffingham at Mount Zion\, 7 p.m. \nNewton at Robinson\, 7 p.m. \nSangamon Valley at Cumberland\, 7 p.m. \nSoccer \nCentralia at Altamont\, 4 p.m. \nNewton at Mattoon Tournament\, 10 a.m. \nGirls Tennis \nEffingham at Apollo Conference Tournament\, 11 a.m. \nSt. Anthony at Bloomington Purple/Gold Invitational\, 3 p.m. \nVolleyball \nTeutopolis at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 5 p.m. \nNorth Clay at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 6:15 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nSoccer \nCentralia at Altamont\, 4 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nClass 1A State Tournament \nAt Eastside Centre\, East Peoria \nGame 1 — Lincoln Chester-East Lincoln vs. Peoria Limestone Walters\, 9:30 a.m. \nGame 2 — Bloomington Corpus Christ vs. Liberty\, 11:30 a.m. \nGame 3 — Dieterich vs. Pawnee\, 2 p.m. \nGame 4 — Mazon-Verona-Kinsman vs. Champaign St. Matthew\, 4 p.m. \nClass 2A State Tournament \nAt Eastside Centre\, East Peoria \nGame 1 — Tuscola East Prairie vs. Downs Tri-Valley\, 10 a.m. \nGame 2 — Dwight vs. Avon Abingdon Avon\, noon \nGame 3 — St. Anthony vs. Peru Parkside\, 2:30 p.m. \nGame 4 — Auburn vs. Bluffs\, 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47648-fridays-schedule-80/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTSTAMP:20260914T204834Z
CREATED:20260914T203959Z
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UID:46791-1790899200-1790985599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Golf Benefit for HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital Foundation
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Foundation is hosting its 17th annual Golf Benefit Friday\, Oct. 2 at the Effingham Country Club.  The HSHS St. Anthony’s Foundation expresses its thanks to its golf benefit sponsor Air Evac Lifeteam/GMR. \nRegistration begins at 10 a.m.\, with lunch being served from 10:30 to 11:40 a.m. as well as a putting contest.  After a brief welcome and presentation at 11:40 a.m.\, the noon tee-off begins the four-person scramble\, which consists of 32 teams of four players.  Golfers can participate in mulligans\, on-course contests and more activities.  A new feature this year will be six mobile mini golf holes placed throughout the course.  The event ends with a post-event reception featuring a meal and announcements of tournament and contest winners. \nAs a fundraising event\, costs of the golf benefit will be underwritten by sponsors who support the hospital and its health care initiatives.  Philanthropy Manager Michael Wall said\, “Donors play an integral role in enhancing the care HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital provides to our patients and community each year.  For example\, funds raised have supported the purchase of surgical and state-of-the-art medical equipment\, as well as funded patient transportation\,” he said.  “This year we are supporting the needs of future generations by raising funds for our Center for Pediatric Therapy\, which offers innovative treatments catered specifically to the unique needs of children in a child-friendly environment\, promoting development\, improving mobility and encouraging independence.  We invite anyone interested in supporting our community hospital to consider sponsoring or participating in our golf event.” \nThose not available or not interested in golfing who would still like to support the hospital can be “Community Support” sponsors and/or purchase raffle tickets for a number of prizes which will be raffled off.  You need not be present to win.  Raffle tickets are $5 each\, five tickets for $20 or 30 tickets for $100. \nArea residents and community advocates who would like to become a sponsor\, enter a team or purchase raffle tickets can find more information or register at stanthonyshospital.org/golf by Sept. 25.  For more information\, contact Michael Wall\, Philanthropy Manager\, at 217-347-1854 or email michael.wall@hshs.org.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46791-golf-benefit-for-hshs-st-anthonys-memorial-hospital-foundation/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTAMP:20260902T155505Z
CREATED:20260902T155009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T155505Z
UID:45758-1790899200-1791071999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:"And Then There Was One" and "The Nose That Ran Away From Its Face" Performances at Teutopolis
DESCRIPTION:Print \nJoin the Teutopolis Junior High Drama Club for an evening of suspense\, silliness\, and plenty of laughs.  This year’s Fall Production features the murder mystery spoof “And Then There Was One” along with the whimsical “The Nose That Ran Away\,” plus two hilarious opening act skits to kick off the fun. \nPerformances will be held in the Teutopolis Grade School Gym on Friday and Saturday\, October 2nd and 3rd.  The show begins at 7:00 PM\, with doors opening at 6:30 PM. \nAdmission is $7 per person. \nCome out and support our talented young thespians!
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/45758-and-then-there-was-one-and-the-nose-that-ran-away-from-its-face-performances-at-teutopolis/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTSTAMP:20260918T195504Z
CREATED:20260918T195504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T195504Z
UID:47163-1790812800-1790985599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Conference on Illinois History
DESCRIPTION:PrintA complicated first lady\, enslaved people starting new lives\, women fighting for fair housing\, even actors performing on horseback – all those stories and more will be told Oct. 1 and 2 at the Conference on Illinois History\, presented by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. \nThe highlight of the first day will be a presentation by Lois Romano\, author of the best-selling biography “An Inconvenient Widow: The Torment\, Trial\, and Triumph of Mary Todd Lincoln.”  She will discuss the challenges Mary Lincoln faced\, including profound personal losses\, struggles with mental health and unfair treatment by the law and the men in power around her.  Romano will also describe her intense research\, which included significant work at the presidential library. \nThe second day of the conference brings a unique double feature:  a presentation on bicycling in Illinois and a display of vibrant\, bicycle-themed art.  Cyclist and Illinois Wesleyan University professor Chris Sweet will discuss biking history\, its cultural impact and his own experiences on the road.  Meanwhile\, artist and musician Jeff Williams will showcase paintings that capture the spirit\, movement and beauty of cycling. \nThe price is $99 to attend both days of the conference\, or $59 for each day.  Student prices are $30 and $20.  Register at https://presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. \nThe conference also includes sessions designed specifically for teachers interested in learning new ways to explore history in the classroom.  Participating teachers can earn professional-development credit. \nPresented in conjunction with the Illinois State Historical Society\, the conference brings together university historians\, independent researchers\, government experts\, teachers and students to share the latest research into the history of Illinois. \nParticipants will hear the stories of: \n\nJapanese-Americans making a new start in Chicago after being detained by the U.S. government during World War II.\nAda S. McKinley\, a pioneering Black social worker and contemporary of the better-known Jane Addams.\nAfrican Americans who founded an Illinois town and enslaved people who made their way here during the Civil War.\n The nation’s progress on civil rights under President Ulysses Grant.\nHippodrama\, the theater genre that used horses in dramatic plays\nA lost fort discovered in southern Illinois.\n\nIn addition to her lunchtime presentation at the history conference\, Lois Romano will discuss her Mary Lincoln biography in an evening event designed for general audiences.  The free presentation takes place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday\, Oct. 1.  Reserve free seats at PresidentLincoln.Illinois.gov/Events. \nThe mission of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is to inspire civic engagement through the diverse lens of Illinois history and share with the world the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. We pursue this mission through a combination of rigorous scholarship and high-tech showmanship built on the bedrock of the ALPLM’s unparalleled collection of historical materials – roughly 13 million items from all eras of Illinois history. \nFor more information\, visit www.PresidentLincoln.illinois.gov
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47163-conference-on-illinois-history/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTSTAMP:20260930T155919Z
CREATED:20260930T151521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T155919Z
UID:47918-1790812800-1790899199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in October
DESCRIPTION:PrintRed Cross Blood Drives in October: \n10/1\, Thursday\, Greenup Village Municipal Building\, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n10/2\, Friday\, Newton High School\, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM \n10/7\, Wednesday\, Grace United Methodist Church in Neoga\, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n10/7\, Wednesday\, Shelbyville High School\, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM\n10/7\, Wednesday\, The Equity in Effingham\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n10/8\, Thursday\, Flora Church of the Nazarene\, Noon – 5:00 PM\n10/8\, Thursday\, Knights of Columbus Building in Newton\, Noon – 5:30 PM \n10/12\, Monday\, St Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Sainte Marie\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n10/16\, Friday\, Oblong Grade School\, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM \n10/20\, Tuesday\, Mason Christian Church Annex\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n10/21\, Wednesday\, Dieterich High School\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n10/22\, Thursday\, Neal Center YMCA in Toledo\, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM \n10/23\, Friday\, Lake Land College in Mattoon\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n10/29\, Thursday\, St Michael Church in Sigel\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n10/29\, Thursday\, Clay City High School\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nFall into the habit of donating!  Get a $15 e-gift card when you come to give blood from October 1 – 18. \nCome to give blood October 19 – 31 for a $10 Amazon Gift Card by email PLUS earn 200 bonus points toward exclusive Donor Rewards!  See rcblood.org/Maze for details. \nTo make an appointment\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App. \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47918-red-cross-blood-drives-in-october/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTSTAMP:20260928T151138Z
CREATED:20260928T150908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T151138Z
UID:47708-1790812800-1790899199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:EHS Class of '74 Lunch
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Effingham High School Class of ’74 October Lunch will be at 12:30 on Thursday\, October 1 at Danny’s Quik Sak. \nAll are welcome! \nPlease let Connie Elliott or Elaine Dasenbrock know if you plan on attending.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47708-ehs-class-of-74-lunch/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTSTAMP:20261001T145743Z
CREATED:20260927T154227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T145743Z
UID:47646-1790812800-1790899199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Thursday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nSt. Anthony at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m.  Listen on KJ Country 102.3 \nNeoga at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nDieterich at Woodlawn\, 4:30 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Centralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran\, 4:30 p.m. \nCross Country \nEffingham\, Altamont\, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, Cumberland\, Dieterich\, Neoga\, Newton\, Teutopolis at Robinson Invitational Cork Classic\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoccer \nEffingham at Mount Zion\, 4:30 p.m. \nRobinson at St. Anthony\, 4:30 p.m. \nGirls Tennis \nEffingham at Casey-Westfield\, 4:15 p.m. \nNewton at Mount Carmel\, 4:30 p.m. \nVolleyball \nTeutopolis at St. Anthony\, 5 p.m. \nEffingham at Taylorville\, 5 p.m. \nAltamont at Dieterich\, 6 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Neoga\, 5 p.m. \nCumberland at South Central\, 6 p.m. \nNewton at Robinson\, 5 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at North Clay\, 5 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nSoccer \nEffingham at Mount Zion\, after varsity match \nFRESHMEN \nFootball \nParis at Newton\, 6 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nGirls Basketball \nOblong at St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 6 p.m. \nDieterich at North Clay\, 6 p.m. \nSigel St. Michael at Cumberland\, 6 p.m. \nNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE \nPittsburgh at Cleveland\, 7:15 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47646-thursdays-schedule-80/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTSTAMP:20260922T203938Z
CREATED:20260922T203751Z
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UID:47405-1790812800-1790899199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Leon Gobczynski Memoir and Family Bingo at Library
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47405-leon-gobczynski-memoir-and-family-bingo-at-library/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260930T112117Z
CREATED:20260927T154051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T112117Z
UID:47644-1790726400-1790812799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Wednesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nNeoga at North Clay\, resuming suspended game\, North Clay leads 4-1 in second inning \nBoys Golf \nClass 1A Robinson Regional \nAltamont\, Dieterich\, Edwards County (Albion)\, Webber Township (Bluford)\, Casey-Westfield\, Fairfield\, Flora \nClass 1A Macon Meridian Regional \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, Windsor\, Arcola\, Auburn\, Macon Meridian\, Moweaqua Central A&M\, Niantic Sangamon Valley\, Pana\, Ramsey\, Raymond Lincolnwood\, Shelbyville\, Sullivan\, Tuscola\,  Vandalia\, Virden (North Mac)\,  Williamsville \nClass 2A Paris Regional \nEffingham\, Effingham  St. Anthony\, Red Hill (Bridgeport)\, Charleston\, Danville\, Mattoon\, Olney (Richland County)\, Paris \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nCross Country \nSt. Anthony\, Effingham\, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, Dieterich\, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Robinson Invitational\, 4 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47644-wednesdays-schedule-82/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260914T144700Z
CREATED:20260914T144515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T144700Z
UID:46713-1790726400-1790812799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:ImpactLife Blood Drive at St. Anthony High School
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46713-impactlife-blood-drive-at-st-anthony-high-school-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260908T152302Z
CREATED:20260908T152220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T152302Z
UID:46190-1790726400-1790812799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Lewis Artwork on Display at Library
DESCRIPTION:PrintEffingham resident Melody Lewis will display her artwork through September 30th in the Richard and Diane Siemer Family Vault Art Gallery at the Effingham Public Library. \nBorn and raised in Effingham County\, Melody left Illinois after college\, spending 23 years in Orlando\, Florida\, and nine years in Northern California before returning home in 2024.  Her lifelong creativity began with a simple love of doodling. \n“I have always doodled since childhood\,” Lewis said. “I accepted any blank space as a personal challenge that the space needed to be filled.” \nOver the years\, painting remained an outlet\, from school play backdrops and signage to a cartoon character painted on her father’s hot rod and an entire school bus for a martial arts school. \nAt 50\, after her children had grown up\, a painting class reignited her passion. “I took a paint class\, and it ignited that old flame in me\,” she said. “It made me realize I once had a passion for painting.” \nToday\, Lewis draws inspiration from beauty\, simplicity\, and nature\, often turning photographs or emotional moments into paintings. \n“Anytime I see a photo or something that stirs an emotion in me\, I think\, ‘Could I paint that?’” she said.  “Could I do it justice? Even if I can’t\, I do my best to recreate it onto the canvas with my twist to capture that emotion.” \nFor Lewis\, art is also a way to connect with others and spark conversation. “Art is a statement piece for people to open a conversation\,” she said. “The artist is putting it out there\, knowing it will be judged—some good\, some bad—making it extremely personal.  We understand it’s not for everyone. No one ever sees it the way we see it.” \nLewis focuses on capturing the beauty she sees in the world and sharing that perspective with others. \nThe art exhibit is free and a library card is not required to view the exhibit. \nContact Art Gallery Coordinator Oran Colwell at 217-342-2464 or oran@effinghamlibrary.org for more information.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/46190-46190/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260831T230533Z
CREATED:20260831T194051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T230533Z
UID:45545-1790726400-1790812799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in September
DESCRIPTION:PrintRed Cross Blood Drives in September: \n9/1\, Tuesday\, First Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall\, Casey\, Noon – 6:00 PM \n9/8\, Tuesday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \n9/11\, Friday\, Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota\, Effingham\, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n9/15\, Tuesday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin – Hall\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n9/17\, Thursday\, First Baptist Church Shelbyville – Fellowship Hall\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n9/25\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church – Lobby\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM \n9/25\, Friday\, Clay County Health Department – Conference Room\, Flora\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n9/28\, Monday\, Effingham Event Center\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n9/29\, Tuesday\, Heartland Dental Heartland Dental – Basement Lunchroom\, Effingham\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n9/30\, Wednesday\, Altamont High School – Gym\, 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM \nFall into the habit of donating!  The American Red Cross and Hello Kitty are releasing exclusive NEW merch!  Come give blood September 1 – 20 for a Red Cross x Hello Kitty collectible item\, while supplies last!  Get a $15 e-gift card when you come to give blood September 21 – October 18. \nTo make an appointment\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/45545-45545/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTSTAMP:20260929T153009Z
CREATED:20260927T153914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T153009Z
UID:47642-1790640000-1790726399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nSt. Anthony at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4:00 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3) \nAltamont at Dieterich\, 4 p.m. \nSouth Central at Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 4:00 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4 p.m. \nCross Country \nNorth Clay\, Grayville at Dieterich\, 4:30 p.m. \nGirls Golf \nClass 1A Robinson Regional \nAltamont\, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, Dieterich\, Effingham\, Effingham  St. Anthony\, Newton\, Teutopolis\, Webber Township (Bluford)\, Carmi-White County\, Fairfield\, Flora\, McLeansboro Hamilton County\, Mount Carmel\, Norris City-Omaha-Enfield\, Oblong\, Olney Richland County\, Ramsey\,  Robinson\, Salem\, Vandalia \nClass 1A Mattoon Regional \nWindsor\, Arcola\, Charleston\, Chrisman\, Macon Meridian\, Marshall\, Mattoon\, Moweaqua Central A&M\, Mount Zion\, Oakland\, Shelbyville\, Sullivan\, Villa Grove \nSoccer \nMattoon at Effingham\, 4:30 p.m. \nArthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond at St. Anthony\, 4:30 p.m. \nSalem at Altamont\, 4:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Newton\, 5:30 p.m. \nGirls Tennis \nSt. Anthony at Casey-Westfield\, 4:30 p.m. \nNewton at Paris\, 4:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Robinson\, 4:30 p.m. \nVolleyball \nMount Zion at Effingham\, 5 p.m. \nAltamont at St. Anthony\, 5 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 5 p.m. \nDieterich at Teutopolis\, 6 p.m. \nRamsey at Neoga\, 6 p.m. \nVandalia at Newton\, 5 p.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at Oblong\, 6 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nSoccer \nMattoon at Effingham\, after varsity match \nTennis \nRobinson at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nGirls Basketball \nSt. Anthony at Neoga\, 6 p.m. \nAltamont at Dieterich\, 6 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47642-tuesdays-schedule-80/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTSTAMP:20260922T203029Z
CREATED:20260922T201641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T203029Z
UID:47331-1790640000-1790726399@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/47331-grief-support-group-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTSTAMP:20260831T230529Z
CREATED:20260831T194001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T230529Z
UID:45543-1790640000-1790726399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in September
DESCRIPTION:PrintRed Cross Blood Drives in September: \n9/1\, Tuesday\, First Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall\, Casey\, Noon – 6:00 PM \n9/8\, Tuesday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \n9/11\, Friday\, Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota\, Effingham\, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n9/15\, Tuesday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin – Hall\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n9/17\, Thursday\, First Baptist Church Shelbyville – Fellowship Hall\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n9/25\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church – Lobby\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM \n9/25\, Friday\, Clay County Health Department – Conference Room\, Flora\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n9/28\, Monday\, Effingham Event Center\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n9/29\, Tuesday\, Heartland Dental Heartland Dental – Basement Lunchroom\, Effingham\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n9/30\, Wednesday\, Altamont High School – Gym\, 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM \nFall into the habit of donating!  The American Red Cross and Hello Kitty are releasing exclusive NEW merch!  Come give blood September 1 – 20 for a Red Cross x Hello Kitty collectible item\, while supplies last!  Get a $15 e-gift card when you come to give blood September 21 – October 18. \nTo make an appointment\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/45543-45543/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260923T002451Z
CREATED:20260923T002451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T002451Z
UID:47434-1790553600-1790812799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Harvest of Hope for Mae's Miracle
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47434-harvest-of-hope-for-maes-miracle-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTSTAMP:20260928T134343Z
CREATED:20260927T153726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T134343Z
UID:47640-1790553600-1790639999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Monday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nSt. Anthony at Belleville Althoff Crusader Invitational\, 1 p.m. \nBrownstown/St. Elmo at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nWoodlawn at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nSouth Central at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Dieterich\, 4:30 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3) \nBoys Golf \nNorth Clay at Fairfield\, 4 p.m. \nSullivan at Teutopolis\, 4 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, Taylorville at Shelbyville\, 4 p.m. \nGirls Golf \nSt. Anthony at Tuscola\, 4 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Fairfield\, 4 p.m. \nSullivan at Teutopolis\, 4 p.m. \nGirls Tennis \nMount Zion at Effingham\, 4:30 p.m. \nGreenville at St. Anthony\, 4:30 p.m. \nRobinson at Newton\, 4:30 p.m. \nVolleyball \nEffingham at Casey-Westfield\, 5 p.m. \nSouth Central at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 5 p.m. \nDieterich at Cumberland\, 6 p.m. \nNeoga at Central A&M\, 6 p.m. \nPatoka at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 6:15 p.m. \nTeutopolis at North Clay\, 6:15 p.m. \nShelbyville at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 5 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nFootball \nEffingham at Mahomet-Seymour\, 6 p.m. \nCumberland at Robinson\, 6 p.m. \nTennis \nTeutopolis at Shelbyville JV Tournament\, TBA \nVolleyball \nDieterich at Cumberland\, 6 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nCross Country \nAltamont Lutheran\, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, Jasper County. Neoga\, Sigel St. Michael\, Teutopolis. Richland County\, St. John’s at St. Anthony\, 4 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nSigel St. Michael at Effingham\, 6 p.m. \nSt. Anthony at Altamont\, 6 p.m. \nBrownstown/St. Elmo at Effingham Sacred Heart\, 6 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/47640-mondays-schedule-78/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTSTAMP:20260831T230524Z
CREATED:20260831T193926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T230524Z
UID:45541-1790553600-1790639999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in September
DESCRIPTION:PrintRed Cross Blood Drives in September: \n9/1\, Tuesday\, First Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall\, Casey\, Noon – 6:00 PM \n9/8\, Tuesday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \n9/11\, Friday\, Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota\, Effingham\, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n9/15\, Tuesday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin – Hall\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n9/17\, Thursday\, First Baptist Church Shelbyville – Fellowship Hall\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n9/25\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church – Lobby\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM \n9/25\, Friday\, Clay County Health Department – Conference Room\, Flora\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n9/28\, Monday\, Effingham Event Center\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n9/29\, Tuesday\, Heartland Dental Heartland Dental – Basement Lunchroom\, Effingham\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n9/30\, Wednesday\, Altamont High School – Gym\, 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM \nFall into the habit of donating!  The American Red Cross and Hello Kitty are releasing exclusive NEW merch!  Come give blood September 1 – 20 for a Red Cross x Hello Kitty collectible item\, while supplies last!  Get a $15 e-gift card when you come to give blood September 21 – October 18. \nTo make an appointment\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/45541-45541/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTSTAMP:20260625T000038Z
CREATED:20260624T235917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T000038Z
UID:41134-1790553600-1790639999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Open Feast - A Free Meal at C.U.M.C.
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/41134-open-feast-a-free-meal-at-c-u-m-c-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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