Events

Paul Feldker will present the program “A Pair of Great-Horned Owls Become Parents” at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 26, at the Monroe County History Museum. He will share the story in pictures of a pair of Great-Horned owls that nested and raised a clutch of owlets to fledging in a tree snag near his home last…

The Waterloo High School FFA greenhouse will officially open to the public Saturday for mum sales. The colorful staples of any autumn landscape or porch decoration are $7 each or 3 for $18. Pick up yours in the greenhouse, located behind the high school, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, and on school days…

Magnolia Terrace will host a car show from noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 9, at 623 Hamacher Street, Waterloo. There will be a complimentary barbecue lunch, music by the Sofa Kings and a balloon artist. To show your car, call Christy at 939-0500 ext. 1121.

The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce continues its Downtown Concert Series with a performance by Brad Noe this Sunday, Sept. 9. The free concert takes place from 4-7 p.m. at the Monroe County Courthouse bandstand. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. For more information, call 939-5300 or visit online at www.enjoywaterloo.com.

JV’s Downtown Bar & Grill in Waterloo will host their annual end-of-summer block party from 8-11 p.m. Sept. 14. Also hosted by Explore Waterloo, the event will include all your standard block party fun and dancing in the streets. 

Walk, run or ride in support of Life Network of Southern Illinois. In addition to the physical activities, there will be kids activities — including a bubble bus from 10-11 a.m. — all on Sept. 15. For more info on the walk, run or bike, visit SupportMyLifeNet.com or call 939-4224.

Fall is a great time to enjoy the outdoors.  Even though the days are getting shorter and the nights are cooler, gardens are still very active. Come and learn more about fall gardening activities at the Color of Autumn Workshop on Sept. 15, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Monroe County Annex, 901 Illinois…

The public is invited to a free “Celebrating Working Families” event taking place this Sunday, Sept. 23, from noon to 4 p.m. at Waterloo VFW Post 6504, 406 Veterans Drive. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, cookies and drinks will be served beginning at noon. There will be face painting, bounce houses, wagon rides and school supplies…

Visit the Butterfly Festival this Saturday, Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to learn more about butterflies, bees and flowers. The event takes place at the Baebler Educational Farm, 4022 JJ Road, Waterloo. Enjoy free activities for youth and adults. Tour the pollinator habitat and get information on attracting pollinators to your garden.…

The Waterloo VFW is hosting its annual Chicken Wing Dance this Saturday, Sept. 29, with dancing from 7-11 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Music will be provided by Butch’s Polka Kings. Admission is $5, with kids under 10 admitted free. Chicken wings can be purchased and served from 6-8 p.m. Proceeds from this event…

St. John United Church of Christ will host a Wurstmarkt and country store from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 30.

Be sure to get some chili at the WHS Band Parents all-you-can-eat chili supper this Friday from 5 - 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

Vintage Wine Bar’s Friends and Family Jam< takes place this Saturday, Oct. 6 at 212 S. Main Street in Waterloo. The event runs from 1-11 p.m. and features live music all day and night. For more information, call 939-VINE. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2083703195280251/ for more details.