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Wurstmarkt | SPPCS
Wurstmarkt | SPPCS
The Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School cafeteria and gym in Waterloo will be the site of a Wurstmarkt all-you-can-eat sausage dinner with cash and quilt bingo this Sunday, Feb. 24. The dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with both dine-in and carry-out available. Bingo begins at 1:30 p.m. in the…
Bingo | St. John the Baptist Red Bud
Bingo | St. John the Baptist Red Bud
A quilt/cash bingo benefit in support of the Newman Catholic Student Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale takes place this Sunday, Feb. 24, at St. John the Baptist Parish Center, 515 Locust Street, Red Bud. Doors open at 11 a.m., with bingo set to start at 1 p.m. Attendees may bring their own daubers. There…
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Quarter Auction | WHS Band Parents
Quarter Auction | WHS Band Parents
Vendors for a Cause will host a Quarter Auction to benefit Waterloo High School Band Parents at 7 p.m. March 1 at the Waterloo VFW. Each paddle is $5, and extra paddles can be earned. Email vhohnbaum@gmail.com. All funds will support the Marching Bulldogs for uniforms, upkeep, competition and parade fees, snacks, camp and more.
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Doris Rippelmeyer 90th Birthday Party
Doris Rippelmeyer 90th Birthday Party
A 90th birthday open house for Doris Rippelmeyer takes place this Saturday, March 2, from 2-5 p.m. at Waterloo Country Club, 131 Country Club Lane.
Waterloo Chamber Annual Social
Waterloo Chamber Annual Social
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce hosts its Annual Social this Saturday, March 2, at Camp Wartburg, 5705 LRC Road. Sponsored by First National Bank of Waterloo and Heartland Travel, the social will feature a fiesta theme. There will be Mexican food, live music and games. Cost is $35 per person. Call 939-5300 to RSVP or…
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JV’s Anniversary Bash
JV’s Anniversary Bash
JV’s Downtown Bar & Grill, 117 N. Main Street in Waterloo, will host its 34th anniversary party from 4-11 p.m. this Sunday, March 3. There will be food, fun, friends, entertainment and maybe even some appearances from past employees. For more information, call 939-7127.
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Eagle Sprint 5K
Eagle Sprint 5K
The Columbia Eagles Athletic Booster Club is hosting the 7th annual Eagle Sprint 5K and one-mile fun run at 8 a.m. March 9 at the Monroe County YMCA. Entry fee is $25. Columbia middle and high school athletes are $15. The top 3 male & female finishers in the 5K age divisions (13 & under,…
CHS Rummage Sale | After Prom Benefit
CHS Rummage Sale | After Prom Benefit
March 9th (Saturday) 8-Noon at Columbia High School Cafeteria Bag-a-Bargain starting 11:30 ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE AFTER PROM EVENT Accepting sale items starting Friday, March 8th 2:45 pm - 9:00 pm (No computers or tube TV's will be accepted)
‘Little Man, Big Hope’ | Stubborn German Brewing Co.
‘Little Man, Big Hope’ | Stubborn German Brewing Co.
“Little Man, Big Hope” is a fundraiser for little Russell Brafford this Saturday, March 9, from noon to 11 p.m. at Stubborn German Brewing Co. in Waterloo. Fifty percent of proceeds from all beer sales will go to the family of little Russell, who was born with a rare brain malformation called holoprosencephaly. Live music…
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Spaghetti Dinner | Columbia Masonic Lodge
Spaghetti Dinner | Columbia Masonic Lodge
Columbia Masonic Lodge #474 will host a spaghetti dinner March 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adults are $8, kids under 12 are $5 and kids under three eat free. The lodge is located at 1207 North Main Street, Columbia.
John Glosson Concert | St. Paul UCC Waterloo
John Glosson Concert | St. Paul UCC Waterloo
The St. Paul United Church of Christ Fine Arts Concert Series in Waterloo continues at 2 p.m. this Sunday, March 10, as the church welcomes talented singer-songwriter John Glosson. The concert is free, but a good will offering will be accepted.
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St. Paddy’s Day 5K Walk/Run and Fun Run
St. Paddy’s Day 5K Walk/Run and Fun Run
Waterloo Citizens for a Pool are hosting a St. Paddy’s Day 5K Walk/Run and Fun Run on March 16, beginning at 9 a.m. on the Monroe County Courthouse square. Register online at www.WaterlooPool.com. There will be awards and prizes for the top male and female runners. Top finishers in each age group will receive medals…
WHS Community Variety Show
WHS Community Variety Show
The 28th annual Waterloo Band Parents Community Variety Show takes place this Saturday, March 16 at 7 p.m. in the Waterloo High School auditorium. A couple of highlights from the show will include a jazz flute duet played by Rachel Patterson and the chairperson of the first variety show, Karen Hodapp. Performing several rock selections…
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Kindergarten registration at ICS
Kindergarten registration at ICS
Immaculate Conception School in Columbia will hold registration for pre-school, pre-K, kindergarten and new students for all grades for the 2019-20 school year this Sunday, March 17, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria at the old campus on Main Street. Parents should bring the child’s baptismal certificate if not baptized at…
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Parent/Student Open House | Red Bud Industries
Parent/Student Open House | Red Bud Industries
Red Bud Industries will host a parent and student open house 6-8 p.m. March 18, at 200 B&E Industrial Drive in Red Bud. Tour the plant, talk to managers, engineers and operators; visit with recruiters from SWIC and Ranken; and learn about scholarship programs. Call 618-282-3801 for more information.
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‘Aladdin’ | Columbia Middle School
‘Aladdin’ | Columbia Middle School
This weekend come see the Columbia Middle School spring musical 'Aladdin,' on stage at Columbia Middle School, March 21-24, at 7pm Thursday through Saturday, and at 2pm Sunday. Student tickets are $7.00, General Admission $8.00, $10.00 reserved, $25.00 Family Cap for General Admission. CMS is at 100 Eagle Drive, Columbia IL. Door box office opens…
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‘Aladdin’ | Columbia Middle School
‘Aladdin’ | Columbia Middle School
This weekend come see the Columbia Middle School spring musical 'Aladdin,' on stage at Columbia Middle School, March 21-24, at 7pm Thursday through Saturday, and at 2pm Sunday. Student tickets are $7.00, General Admission $8.00, $10.00 reserved, $25.00 Family Cap for General Admission. CMS is at 100 Eagle Drive, Columbia IL. Door box office opens…
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Spring Rummage Sale | St. Paul’s Lutheran
Spring Rummage Sale | St. Paul’s Lutheran
Don't miss this opportunity to grab a great deal! Stop by St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 23rd 8AM - 12PM with Bag-a-Bargain starting at 11:30AM Proceeds Benefit St. Paul's Youth Group
Train Show | Dreamland Palace
Train Show | Dreamland Palace
Dreamland Palace German Restaurant, located at 3043 State Route 156 in Foster Pond, is hosting a Train Show this Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults. Children under 12 are admitted for free. For more information, call 939-9922.
Spring Bash | Prairie du Rocher
Spring Bash | Prairie du Rocher
St. Joseph’s Spring Bash takes place this Saturday, March 23 at the Prairie du Rocher American Legion Hall. A craft show takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a meat raffle in the bar from 1-5 p.m. A euchre tournament starts at 7 p.m. Fried chicken will be served from 4-7 p.m. Proceeds…
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Soup Luncheon | St. John UCC
Soup Luncheon | St. John UCC
St John United Church of Christ of Maeystown will host a Soup Luncheon and Competition from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 24. All proceeds will go toward a scholarship for a graduating senior.
Maeystown Spring Art Show
Maeystown Spring Art Show
The annual Maeystown Spring Art Show takes place March 23-24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day in the Preservation Society Mill and other village buildings. The featured artists this year are Waterloo native Tim Schrieber, Kelli Hedinger and the late Fannie Sue Schellhardt. Schrieber’s works use vibrant and expressive watercolors. He also does…
‘Aladdin’ | Columbia Middle School
‘Aladdin’ | Columbia Middle School
This weekend come see the Columbia Middle School spring musical 'Aladdin,' on stage at Columbia Middle School, March 21-24, at 7pm Thursday through Saturday, and at 2pm Sunday. Student tickets are $7.00, General Admission $8.00, $10.00 reserved, $25.00 Family Cap for General Admission. CMS is at 100 Eagle Drive, Columbia IL. Door box office opens…
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Spring Gala | History Museum of Monroe County
Spring Gala | History Museum of Monroe County
You are cordially invited to attend the History Museum of Monroe County's Annual Spring Gala! You can expect a lovely evening with live music and a delicious buffet dinner, as well as silent and live auctions. Please join us to celebrate our county's history and heritage, as our community works together to preserve it for…
Free concert in Columbia
Free concert in Columbia
The Eppinger Foundation is sponsoring a free concert featuring The Harp Twins this Friday, March 29 at Immaculate Conception Church in Columbia. Camille and Kennerly Kitt play electric, acoustic and electro-acoustic concert grand harps, performing various styles of music. Call 618-660-5790 for more information.
Donkey Basketball in Valmeyer
Donkey Basketball in Valmeyer
With proceeds to benefit the Valmeyer FFA, a donkey basketball game will take place Friday, March 29 at Valmeyer High School. The event will start at 8 p.m., featuring teams from the Valmeyer and Red Bud FFA chapters, Valmeyer FFA Alumni and Monroe County Sheriff’s Department. Free donkey rides will be offered to children. Advance…
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Valmeyer High School prom
Valmeyer High School prom
Valmeyer High School's Junior/Senior Prom takes place this Saturday, March 30 at The Falls in Columbia from 7-11 p.m. The theme is "Chasing Waterfalls." Coronation takes place at 10 p.m.
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MASC presents ‘Is He Dead?’
MASC presents ‘Is He Dead?’
MASC presents Twain comedy Monroe Actors Stage Company will present a comedy by Mark Twain titled “Is He Dead?” Performances take place April 5-7 and April 12-14 at the Capitol Theatre in Waterloo. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. Sunday performances are at 2:30 p.m. Cost is $12 for general admission or $10…
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Farm to Store at Waterloo Schnucks
Farm to Store at Waterloo Schnucks
Sponsored by the Waterloo FFA, Monroe County Farm Bureau and Monroe County Ag in the Classroom, a free Farm to Store event takes place this Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. under a tent in the parking lot of Schnucks in Waterloo. This event was initially scheduled for March 30 but was…
Test drive fundraiser at VHS
Test drive fundraiser at VHS
A Ford Drive 4UR Community test drive event takes place this Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Valmeyer High School. Participants can test drive Ford vehicles as a fundraiser to benefit the Valmeyer Boosters of School Sports. There will be food and refreshments available, plus the VHS baseball team is playing…
Easter Bunny Brunch | Millstadt Civic Club
Easter Bunny Brunch | Millstadt Civic Club
Brunch with the Easter Bunny! Pancakes and Sausage, Games and activities. Chance to win a new bike. Sponsored by the Millstadt Civic Club. Children must be accompanied by an adult.