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SUMMARY:George Washington Gala
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/33000-george-washington-gala/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:Easter Egg Hunt at First Christian Church in Effingham
DESCRIPTION:Print \nFirst Christian Church invites kids 11 years old and under to meet at the church at 10:00 a.m. for the Easter Egg Hunt. \nPlease bring a container to collect the eggs.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/33031-easter-egg-hunt-at-first-christian-church-in-effingham/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nMount Vernon at Effingham\, 11 a.m. \nSt. Anthony at Breese Central\, 11 a.m. \nArthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond at Neoga\, 10 a.m. \nNewton at Pana HAS BEEN CANCELED \nArcola vs. North Clay at North Clay Round Robin\, 10 a.m. \nRichland County\, Olney vs. North Clay at North Clay Round Robin\, 2 p.m. \nSouth Central at Vandalia Round Robin\, 11 a.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg Round Robin\, 10 a.m. \nSoftball \nEffingham vs. Westville at Casey-Westfield\, 10 a.m. \nEffingham vs. Champaign Central at Casey-Westfield\, noon \nSt. Anthony\, Mulberry Grove at Sullivan Round Robin\, 10 a.m. \nFlora at Cumberland\, 10 a.m. \nNewton at Pana HAS BEEN CANCELED \nSouth Central at Casey-Westfield Tournament\, TBA \nTeutopolis at Fairfield Lady Mule Spring Swing\, TBA \nMattoon at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg (DH)\, 4:30 p.m. \nBoys Track \nEffingham at Bloomington Indoor Meet\, TBA \nGirls Track \nEffingham at Bloomington Indoor State\, TBA \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nBaseball \nMount Vernon at Effingham\, 11 a.m. \nBreese Central at St. Anthony\, 11 a.m. \nFlora at Cumberland\, 10 a.m. \nSoftball \nFlora at Cumberland\, 10 a.m. \nCOLLEGE \nMEN”s NCAA TOURNAMENT \nIowa vs. Illinois\, 5:09 p.m. \nPurdue vs. Arizona\, 7:49 p.m. \nWOMEN’S NCAA TOURNAMENT \nLouisville vs. Michigan\, 11:30 a.m. \nKentucky vs. Texas\, 2 p.m. \nOklahoma vs. South Caroline\, 4 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nWashington at Chicago Cubs\, 1:20 p.m. \nTampa Bay at St. Louis Cardinals\, 1:15 p.m. \nNASCAR \nUS Marine Corps 250 at Martinsville Speedway\, 2 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/33318-saturdays-schedule-53/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260403T161804
CREATED:20260211T213239Z
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UID:30438-1774742400-1774828799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Quest! - One Play To Rule Them All!
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/30438-quest-one-play-to-rule-them-all-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260403T161804
CREATED:20260223T155508Z
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SUMMARY:CCC Lenten Concert
DESCRIPTION:Print \nJoin the Coles County Chorus for a heartfelt afternoon of faith-inspired songs in exquisite four-part barbershop harmony.  This uplifting Lenten concert features timeless songs of worship. \nSpecial collaboration pieces will feature talented ladies and gentlemen from the Mattoon and Charleston area\, who will be joining the chorus on two songs\, Someone’s Walkin’ and God So Loved The World. \nAdmission: Free to the public\nA free will offering will be received \nSunday\, March 29th – 4:00 PM\nFirst Baptist Church\n1804 South 9th Street\, Mattoon\, IL  61938 \nCome and share in the harmony\, fellowship\, and spirit of the Lenten season as voices unite in song and celebration. \nPresented by the Coles County Barbershop Chorus\nHarmony – Fellowship – Service \nIn case you are wondering\, we will donate all the proceeds from the free will offering to Coles County food pantries and homeless shelters which include Charleston Area Churches Food Pantry (CFP)\, HOPE of East Central Illinois\, Mattoon Community Food Center and The Haven Shelter.  We would like to thank you for helping us raise funds for these organizations and helping to provide food and shelter to those in need in Coles County and the surrounding area.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/31279-ccc-lenten-concert/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T164324Z
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SUMMARY:B.B. Gun Meat Shoot in Ste. Marie
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/32803-b-b-gun-meat-shoot-in-ste-marie/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
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SUMMARY:Sunday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nNCAA Tournament \nEast Region Elite Eight\, TBD \nMidwest Region Elite Eight\,  TBD \nWOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nNCAA Tournament \nTBD vs. TBD\, noon (Regional 1) \nTBD vs. TBD\, 2 p.m. (Regional 2) \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nWashington at Chicago Cubs\, 1:20 p.m. \nTampa Bay at St. Louis Cardinals\, 1:15 p.m. \nNASCAR \nCook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway\, 1:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/33320-sundays-schedule-54/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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SUMMARY:Spring Craft and Vendor Show
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/33889-spring-craft-and-vendor-show/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260331
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in March
DESCRIPTION:PrintAmerican Red Cross Blood Drives in March: \n3/3\, Tuesday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM\n3/3\, Tuesday\, First Baptist Church\, Casey\, Noon – 6:00 PM \n3/9\, Monday\, Clay City High School Gym\, Clay City\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM\n3/9\, Monday\, Noble Lions Club Building\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n3/15\, Sunday\, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club\, 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM \n3/19\, Thursday\, First Baptist Church Shelbyville\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n3/20\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM \n3/23\, Monday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n3/30\, Monday\, Effingham Event Center\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nGive in March for a $15 Gift Card by email & successful donations get A1C testing!  More info at:  rcblood.org/March \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/31300-31300/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTSTAMP:20260403T161804
CREATED:20260317T162446Z
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UID:33113-1774828800-1774915199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:N.G. Cowen Scholarship for Trade/Vocational School
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/33113-n-g-cowen-scholarship-for-trade-vocational-school-6/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260331
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SUMMARY:Monday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nSt. Anthony at Salem\, 4:30 p.m. \nSouth Central at Altamont\, 4:30 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Charleston\, 4:30 p.m. \nCumberland at Carlyle\, 4:30 p.m. \nHeritage at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nFlora at Newton\, 4:30 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Okaw Valley\, 4:30 p.m. \nMahomet-Seymour at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nCentral A&M at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 10 a.m. \nSoftball \nHighland at St. Anthony\, 4:30 p.m. \nAltamont at Sullivan\, 4:30 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nCasey-Westfield at Cumberland\, 4:30 p.m. \nMulberry Grove at Dieterich\, 4:30 p.m. \nNeoga at Paris\, 4:30 p.m. \nOkaw Valley at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 4:30 p.m. \nVandalia at South Central\, 4:30 p.m. \nRichland County\, Olney at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Mount Zion\, 4:30 p.m. \nBoys Tennis \nFairfield at Effingham\, 4:15 p.m. \nBoys Track \nSt. Anthony\, Red Hill (Bridgeport)\, Oblong at Robinson\, 4 p.m. \nAltamont\, Cumberland\, North Clay at Effingham\, 4 p.m. \nNeoga at Marshall\, 4:30 p.m. \nGirls Track \nAltamont\, Cumberland\, North Clay at Effingham\, 4 p.m. \nSt. Anthony\, Red Hill (Bridgeport)\, Oblong at Robinson\, 4 p.m. \nNeoga at Marshall\, 4:30 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nBaseball \nSalem at St. Anthony\, 4:30 p.m. \nNewton at Flora\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nHighland at St. Anthony\, after varsity game \nRichland County\, Olney at Teutopolis\, JV innings \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBaseball \nTeutopolis at Tuscola\, 4:30 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nTrack \nNeoga at Paris Mayo\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor at Cumberland\, 4 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, North Clay\, South Central at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nCOLLEGE \nNCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament \nMichigan vs. Texas\, 6 p.m. \nTCU vs. South  Carolina\, 8 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nLos Angeles Angels at Chicago Cubs\, 6:40 p.m. \nNew York Mets at St. Louis Cardinals\, 6:45 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/33754-mondays-schedule-53/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTSTAMP:20260403T161804
CREATED:20260224T163755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T163853Z
UID:31460-1774915200-1775001599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Free At-Home Colon Cancer Screening Tests
DESCRIPTION:PrintNo Prep\, No Procedure\, No Excuses:  HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Offering Free\, At-Home Colon Cancer Screening Tests in March \nColon cancer screening just got easier. \nDuring Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March\, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital is giving away at-home screening tests while highlighting that colorectal cancer is the second-most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States when cases for men and women are combined\, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). \nIndividuals aged 45 or older\, or those with an immediate family member diagnosed with colon cancer\, are eligible for a free InSure ONE at-home screening test with instructions\, from March 1 through March 31. \nTests can be picked up from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays at St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital\, 503 N. Maple St.\, in the presurgical testing department\, while supplies last.  For easy access\, please enter through the presurgical testing entrance on the hospital’s north side.  Samples must be returned to the department by April 1.  Please note this screening test is not a substitute for a colonoscopy. \nThis simple\, easy test saves lives.  Early detection is key to successful treatment of colorectal cancer\, with nearly 90% of patients diagnosed at an early stage experiencing a five-year survival rate\, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Although overall death rates have fallen during the past decade due to increased screening and improved treatments\, the same does not hold true for younger adults.  For people under 55\, death rates have been increasing about 1% per year since the mid-2000s\, according to the ACS. \nFor more information regarding this colorectal cancer screening event\, call 217-347-1858.  For more information about HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital\, visit stanthonyshospital.org.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/31460-31460/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTSTAMP:20260403T161804
CREATED:20260225T211334Z
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SUMMARY:‘Unsinkable Freedom’ Movie at ALPLM
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThe Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum caps off its celebration of Black History Month by introducing a new short film recounting the exciting story of Robert Smalls\, who used his wits and seamanship to lead 15 people on a daring escape from slavery. \n“Unsinkable Freedom” begins running at the museum on February 27\, a day after its world premiere at a special event. It will run every 15 minutes throughout the museum’s day for the next three months. \nSmalls was an enslaved man in Charleston\, SC\, when the Civil War began.  He was forced to work aboard the Confederate ship Planter in Charleston Harbor and nearby coastal waters.  On May 12\, 1862\, Smalls and the other enslaved men were left aboard ship by white officers.  Seizing the opportunity\, they launched a long-simmering plan to sneak their families aboard and sail to freedom. \n“Unsinkable Freedom” dramatizes that dangerous trip.  The 11-minute film shows how Smalls got the families aboard\, impersonated the ship’s captain\, sailed past Confederate checkpoints and finally reached U.S. Navy ships and freedom. \n“Very few stories can match the escape of Robert Smalls for both drama and inspiration\,” said Christina Shutt\, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.  “He risked everything to win freedom for his friends and loved ones.  And after their escape\, he served with the U.S. Navy and was later elected to Congress. We at the ALPLM are proud to tell part of his amazing story.” \n“Unsinkable Freedom” was written and directed by Kameron Gates\, an artist and animator based in Petersburg\, Illinois.  It stars ALPLM actor Reggie Guyton as Smalls. \nThe film was created using a hybrid of production techniques from animation\, VFX and video games.  It has a hyper-wide aspect ratio to take advantage of the three screens surrounding audiences in the museum’s Mr. Lincoln Theater.  It also features 5.1 surround sound. \nThe actors’ faces and body performances were recorded using motion capture.  Additional animation was created using classic keyframe techniques.  The historic Charleston Harbor was built and rendered inside Unreal Engine a tool created for video games that has expanded into visual effects for TV and film. \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.  You can follow the ALPLM on Facebook\, X/Twitter and Instagram.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/31669-31669/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTSTAMP:20260403T161804
CREATED:20260317T161833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T161833Z
UID:33104-1774915200-1775001599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:N.G. Cowen Scholarship for Trade/Vocational School
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/33104-n-g-cowen-scholarship-for-trade-vocational-school-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTSTAMP:20260403T161804
CREATED:20260325T153434Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nSalem at Effingham\, 4:30 p.m. \nSt. Anthony at Flora\, 4:30 p.m. \nCisne at Altamont\, 4:30 p.m. \nNeoga at Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 4:30 p.m. \nOdin at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nCumberland at Lawrenceville HAS BEEN CANCELED \nNorth Clay at Dieterich\, 4:30 p.m. \nSouth Central at Mulberry Grove\, 4:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Breese Mater Dei\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Newton\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nSouth Central at St. Anthony\, 4:30 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3) \nCumberland at Altamont\, 4:30 p.m. \nOdin at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nDieterich at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4:30 p.m. \nNeoga at Arcola\, 4:30 p.m. \nNewton at Hutsonville\, 4:30 p.m. \nLawrenceville at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nMount Zion at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nBoys Tennis \nSt. Anthony at Robinson\, 4:30 p.m. \nNewton at Casey-Westfield\, 4:30 p.m. \nBoys Track \nSt. Anthony at Sullivan\, 4:30 p.m. \nBrownstown/St. Elmo at Teutopolis\, 4:15 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Central A&M\, 4 p.m. \nPatoka/South Central at Fairfield\, 4 p.m. \nGirls Track \nSt. Anthony at Sullivan\, 4:30 p.m. \nBrownstown/St. Elmo at Teutopolis\, 4:15 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Central A&M\, 4 p.m. \nPatoka/South Central at Fairfield\, 4 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nBaseball \nSalem at Effingham\, 4:30 p.m. \nNewton at Mattoon\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nCasey-Westfield at St. Anthony\, 4:30 p.m. \nNeoga at Arcola\, after varsity game \nMount Zion at Teutopolis\, after varsity \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBaseball \nOkaw Valley at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nTrack \nJasper County\, Mattoon at Effingham\, 4 p.m. \nOblong\, Sigel St. Michael\, Newton St. Thomas at St. Anthony\, 4 p.m. \nSouth Central at Altamont\, 4 p.m. \nNeoga at Okaw Valley\, 4 p.m. \nSouth Central at Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4 p.m. \nAltamont\, Windsor\, Arcola\, Marshall\, Red Hill (Bridgeport) at Cumberland\, 4 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nLos Angeles Angels at Chicago Cubs\, 6:40 p.m. \nNew York Mets at St. Louis Cardinals\, 6:45 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/33756-tuesdays-schedule-55/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T181810Z
UID:33758-1775001600-1775087999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Wednesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nEffingham at Shelbyville HAS BEEN CANCELED \nOblong/Palestine/Hutsonville at Cumberland HAS BEEN CANCELED \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Paris\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nSouth Central at St. Anthony\, 4:30 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3) \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Meridian\, 4:30 p.m. \nBoys Track \nSt. Anthony\, Effingham\, Cumberland at Big Trojan Invitational at Charleston HAS BEEN CANCELED \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Okaw Valley\, 4 p.m. \nGirls Track \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Okaw Valley\, 4 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nBaseball \nNeoga at Effingham HAS BEEN CANCELED \nSoftball \nEffingham at Casey-Westfield\, 4:30 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nTrack \nBrownstown/St. Elmo\, Jasper County\, Newton St. Thomas\, Shelbyville Moulton\, Palestine at Teutopolis\, 4 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nLos Angeles Angels at Chicago Cubs\, 1:20 p.m. \nNew York Mets at St. Louis Cardinals\, 12:15 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/33758-wednesdays-schedule-56/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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UID:31599-1775088000-1775174399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:HSHS Community Connect
DESCRIPTION:PrintHospital Sisters Health System introduces HSHS Community Connect \nConnecting communities with local resources \nFor 150 years\, Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) has been a leader of health and wellness in the communities serving across Illinois and Wisconsin.  To address the needs of our communities\, HSHS proudly launches HSHS Community Connect\, a digital database of free or reduced cost community-based programs and services available in the communities we serve. \nHSHS is committed to improving community health and addressing ever-changing needs and factors within the community landscape\,” said Kim Luz-Mobley\, M.S.\, C.H.E.S.\, System Executive Director of Community Health.  “Across our health system and the communities we serve\, HSHS strives to fulfill our Mission to provide high-quality health care to all patients\, regardless of their ability to pay.” \nIn 2024\, HSHS hospitals conducted a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to identify the health status\, needs and issues in the communities we serve.  HSHS Community Connect is a powerful tool that will support our goal to improve community outcomes by working to address social determinants of health\, including access to medical care. \n“As a health care system\, we see members of our community every day who are experiencing food insecurity\, homelessness\, or in need of financial aid.  With HSHS Community Connect\, we can find local resources to connect our patients with the support they need\,” said Luz-Mobley. \nAcross Illinois\, patients and community members can find hundreds of local resources that meet their needs\, including: \n• Financial aid\n• Food pantries\n• Medical care\n• Housing and temporary shelter\n• Personal safety\n• Baby items\n• Transportation\n• And more. \nPatients can also access HSHS Community Connect on our website at hshs.org/connect or through MyHSHS.  If you need to create a MyHSHS account\, be sure to use your full proper name that matches your HSHS medical record.  If you have questions about MyHSHS\, call the MyChart support line at 1-866-312-5023 or email MyHealthRecordhelp@hshs.org. \nFor more information about HSHS\, visit hshs.org.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/31599-31599/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in April
DESCRIPTION:PrintAmerican Red Cross Blood Drives in April: \n4/2\, Thursday\, Knights of Columbus-Newton\, Noon – 5:30 PM \n4/7\, Tuesday\, Mason Christian Church Annex\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n4/7\, Tuesday\, Greenup Village Municipal Building\, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n4/8\, Wednesday\, Stewardson-Strasburg High School\, 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM \n4/9\, Thursday\, South Central FS\, Effingham\, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM \n4/10\, Friday\, Newton High School\, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM \n4/15\, Wednesday\, Dieterich High School\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n4/16\, Thursday\, Flora Church of the Nazarene\, Noon – 5:00 PM \n4/20\, Monday\, Grace United Methodist Church\, Neoga\, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n4/20\, Monday\, St Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church\, Sainte Marie\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n4/21\, Tuesday\, Floyd Henson Junior High School\, Flora\, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM \n4/23\, Thursday\, Neal Center YMCA\, Toledo\, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM \n4/24\, Friday\, Holy Cross Lutheran Church\, Shelbyville\, Noon – 5:00 PM\n4/24\, Friday\, Oblong Grade School\, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM \n4/28\, Tuesday\, Flora High School\, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM \n4/29\, Wednesday\, Altamont Elementary School\, 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM \nThose giving blood through April 12 will receive an exclusive American Red Cross x Life is Good t-shirt\, while they last!  Donors giving blood from April 13 – 30 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice.  See rcblood.org/hope \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/33351-red-cross-blood-drives-in-april-8/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTSTAMP:20260403T161804
CREATED:20260325T153824Z
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UID:33760-1775088000-1775174399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Thursday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nEffingham at Tolono Unity\, 4:30 p.m. \nEdwards County at Altamont HAS BEEN CANCELED \nSouth Central at Brownstown/St. Elmo HAS BEEN CANCELED \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Shelbyville HAS BEEN CANCELED \nDieterich at Red Hill (Bridgeport)\, 4:30 p.m. \nCasey-Westfield at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nNewton at Richland County\, Olney at OCC TIME CHANGED TO 3:30 P.M. \nCarmi-White County at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nMarshall at Effingham TIME CHANGED TO 4 P.M. \nRichland County\, Olney at Altamont HAS BEEN CANCELED \nMulberry Grove at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City HAS BEEN CANCELED \nDieterich at Martinsville\, 4:30 p.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nEdwards County at Newton HAS BEEN CANCELED \nSouth Central at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nVandalia at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nVilla Grove at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4:30 p.m. \nBoys Tennis \nEffingham at Salem HAS BEEN CANCELED \nNewton at Paris\, 4:30 p.m. \nShelbyville at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nBoys Track \nEffingham at Champion of Champions at Illinois Wesleyan HAS BEEN CANCELED \nNeoga\, Newton\, Charleston at Robinson\, 4 p.m. \nGirls Track \nEffingham at Champion of Champions at Illinois Wesleyan\, TBA \nMattoon\, Olney\, ETC at Newton\, 4:30 p.m. \nNewton track HAS BEEN CANCELED \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nBaseball \nTolono Unity at Effingham\, 4:30 p.m. \nNewton at Richland County\, Olney\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nMarshall at Effingham\, after varsity game \nVandalia at Teutopolis\, JV innings \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBaseball \nTeutopolis at Charleston\, 4:30 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nTrack \nAltamont\, Vandalia at Effingham HAS BEEN CANCELED
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/33760-thursdays-schedule-55/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTSTAMP:20260403T161804
CREATED:20260113T165131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T165155Z
UID:27393-1775174400-1775260799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Annual Tree Sale
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe public can call the Effingham County SWCD office to have an order form emailed or mailed to them.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/27393-27393/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTSTAMP:20260403T161804
CREATED:20260324T153357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T153357Z
UID:33659-1775174400-1775260799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Good Friday Prayer Service at The Cross
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/33659-good-friday-prayer-service-at-the-cross/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTSTAMP:20260403T161804
CREATED:20260325T154009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T182245Z
UID:33762-1775174400-1775260799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Friday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nFlora at Altamont HAS BEEN CANCELED \nNewton at Cumberland\, 4:30 p.m. \nRamsey at South Central\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nEffingham at Cumberland\, 4:30 p.m. MOVED TO GREENUP (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3) \nFlora at Altamont HAS BEEN CANCELED \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nBaseball \nAltamont at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg HAS BEEN CANCELED \nMarshall at Newton\, 4:30 p.m. \nCOLLEGE BASKETBALL \nNCAA Women’s Tournament \nSouth Carolina vs. UConn\, 6 p.m. \nTexas vs. UCLA\, 8:30 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nChicago Cubs at Cleveland. 3:10 p.m. \nSt. Louis Cardinals at Detroit\, 12:10 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/33762-fridays-schedule-55/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTSTAMP:20260403T161804
CREATED:20260331T144531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T144608Z
UID:34088-1775174400-1775260799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:AYCE Fish Dinner at Edgewood Legion
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/34088-ayce-fish-dinner-at-edgewood-legion-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTSTAMP:20260403T161804
CREATED:20260216T160505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T164213Z
UID:30772-1775260800-1775347199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Lake Sara Dam Run
DESCRIPTION:PrintA RUN IT FORWARD FUNDRAISER \n28TH ANNUAL LAKE SARA DAM RUN \n——–The Best Dam Run in Illinois——– \nSATURDAY\, APRIL 4 \nHALF MARATHON\, 7:00 A.M.    8 MILE RUN\, 8:00 A.M.    5K WALK & RUN\, 9:00 A.M.    VIRTUAL \nProceeds Benefit Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Cancer Loved Ones \nFor information\, text or call Ruth at 217-254-9178 or Katie at 217-821-3341\, or visit lakesaradamrun.com \nLOCATION – 9352 East Park Avenue\, Effingham\nLake Sara is 5 miles northwest of Effingham\, IL. Take Interstate 57 to Exit 160\, go north on Route 32-33 to the Lake Sara Road.   Follow the Signs. \nPACKET PICK UP & REGISTRATION\nPickup packets/Register at Pavilion by Dam on Friday 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. & Saturday morning 6:00 – 8:45 a.m. \n***Can’t make Race Day???*** Do a virtual race & get all the swag!!! \nFOOD FOOD FOOD!\nPizza\, subs\, chips\, fruit\, bagels\, DQ Dilly Bars\, and Effingham County PORKBURGERS!\nFree food & drinks for participants.  Free-will donation for family & friends. \nSpecial Designed LSDR Shirts deadline is March 1.\nAll pre-registered participants will receive a special designed LSDR Shirt.\nLSDR vintage memorabilia will be available for sale. \nFINISH LINE / AWARDS\nSpecial Awards for FIRST OVERALL guy/gal in each race:  Half\, 8-Mile\, 5K Run\, & Walk.\nMedals to first 400 to cross the finish line.  Half Marathoners are guaranteed medals. \nSAFETY! \nPLEASE NO Radios!  Dogs & Strollers in Back!  Course Closed at 12 Noon!\nNO REFUNDS!  We go Cold\, Rain\, Wind\, or Shine so it may be a CHALLENGE! \nCARPOOL ENCOURAGED – SHUTTLES AVAILABLE!\nOnce parking is full by pavilion\, you will be directed to park elsewhere. \nBIGGEST GROUP DEADLINE IS MARCH 15.\nEach team member will receive a special gift! \nPOST PARTY\nMidwest Marina\, 14839 North Park Road\, Effingham – just down the road!
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/30772-30772/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTSTAMP:20260403T161804
CREATED:20260309T163159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T163414Z
UID:32530-1775260800-1775347199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Easter Egg Hunt at Edgewood Legion
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/32530-east-egg-hunt-at-edgewood-legion/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTSTAMP:20260403T161804
CREATED:20260316T193022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T193219Z
UID:33004-1775260800-1775347199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Easter Bake Sale and Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThe Sister Ethelbert Center is located behind St. Francis Church in Teutopolis.\nThere will be fresh-baked goods and a raffle.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/33004-easter-bake-sale-and-raffle/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTSTAMP:20260403T161804
CREATED:20260319T160810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T193619Z
UID:33332-1775260800-1775347199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Strasburg Community Easter Egg Hunt
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Annual Strasburg Community Easter Egg Hunt\, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Liberty Unit 289\, will be held on Saturday\, April 4. \nThe Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Strasburg Park\, but in case of rain\, this will be held at the Strasburg Community Center. \nRegistration begins at 9:45 AM and the hunt starts at 10:00 AM. \nAll children ages Toddlers through 3rd Grade are invited to participate. \nThe Easter Bunny will also be in attendance for children to have their picture taken with him – either before or after the hunt.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/33332-strasburg-community-easter-egg-hunt/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTSTAMP:20260403T161804
CREATED:20260320T194337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T195917Z
UID:33470-1775260800-1775347199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Easter Eggstravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Print \nEaster Eggstravaganza returns to the Keller Convention Center on Saturday\, April 4th from 8:30 a.m. – Noon!  As always\, Eggstravaganza will be loaded with fun for the whole family\, including the Diaper Derby\, egg hunts\, games\, prizes\, lots of great sponsor booths\, and free pictures with the Easter Bunny! \nThere will be a bounce house from Party Worx. \nWhile there\, register to win Holiday World and Knights Action Park tickets! \nA big thank you goes out to Hospital Sisters Health System.  They’ll be giving away a girl’s bike and boy’s bike. \nPlus\, the first 350 kids will receive a free egg bag from Maurices.  We hope to see you there! \nEgg Hunt Schedule\n8:30 a.m. – Doors Open\n9:00 a.m. – Diaper Derby\n9:30 a.m. – 1 Year Olds\n10:00 a.m. – 2 Year Olds\n10:30 a.m. – 3 Year Olds\n11:00 a.m. – 4 Year Olds\n11:15 a.m. – 5 & 6 Year Olds\n11:30 a.m. – 7 & 8 Year Olds\n11:45 a.m. – 9 & 10 Year Olds
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/33470-easter-eggstravaganza-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTSTAMP:20260403T161804
CREATED:20260326T152901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T125841Z
UID:33842-1775260800-1775347199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nNeoga at Tolono Unity (DH)\, 12:45 p.m. \nNewton at Mattoon\, 10 a.m. \nNorth Clay vs. Belleville West at Freeburg Round Robin\, noon \nNorth Clay vs. Freeburg at Freeburg Round Robin\, 2 p.m. \nSouth Central at Pinckneyville (DH)\, 11 a.m. \nTeutopolis at St. Joseph-Ogden (DH)\, noon \nSoftball \nNewton at Vandalia Tournament\, 10 a.m. \nCarlyle\, Odin at South Central Round Robin\, 10 a.m. \nBoys Track \nCumberland at Teutopolis Invitational\, 10 a.m. \nGirls Track \nCumberland at Teutopolis Invitational\, 10 a.m. \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBaseball \nSt. Joseph-Ogden at Teutopolis (DH)\, 10 a.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY \nBaseball \nNewton at Marshall\, 10 a.m. \nCOLLEGE BASKETBALL \nMEN’S NCAA TOURNAMENT \nIllinois vs. UConn\, 5:09 p.m. \nMichigan vs. Arizona\, 7:49 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nChicago Cubs at Cleveland. 6:15 p.m. \nSt. Louis Cardinals at Detroit\, 12:10 p.m. \nNASCAR \nNorth Carolina Education Lottery 250 at Rockingham Speedway\, 1 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/33842-saturdays-schedule-55/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTSTAMP:20260403T161804
CREATED:20260331T145822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T195357Z
UID:34091-1775260800-1775347199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Easter Egg Hunt and Roll
DESCRIPTION:PrintCome celebrate a presidential tradition at Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site on Saturday\, April 4th – rain or shine!  The Lincolns will be hosting a traditional Egg Roll and Easter Egg Hunt (bring your own basket/bucket for gathering eggs); a fun craft for kids will be offered in the Visitor Center as well! \nThe Egg Hunt will begin at 1:00pm with staggered start times for each age group\, so parents can accompany kids to each hunt (12 and under).  The Egg Roll begins after the hunt\, around 2:00 p.m. \nThe Goosenest Prairie Gift Shop will also be open for you to pick up those unique gifts you’ve been looking for\, including many locally-sourced products and a great selection of items handcrafted by our talented volunteers! \nLincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site\, a gateway site for the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area\, was the 1840s home of Abraham Lincoln’s father and stepmother\, Thomas and Sarah Bush Lincoln.  It is located eight miles south of Charleston and 14 miles southeast of Mattoon. \nThis event is produced by Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site and the Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation.  For more information about this or other events at the site\, call 217-345-1845\, email info@lincolnlogcabin.org\, or visit www.lincolnlogcabin.org.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/34091-34091/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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