Community Events

Sponsored by local churches, the city of Waterloo, Waterloo Police Department, Waterloo Fire Department and Monroe County EMS, a trunk-or-treat event takes place along Main Street near the courthouse grounds on Halloween night. There’s also a candy checkpoint at the Waterloo fire station, with free hot dogs and drinks provided. The trunk-or-treat takes place from…

There will be a Quarter Auction at 7 p.m. Nov. 2, at the Waterloo VFW. Bring your own snacks, but purchase drinks at the event. 

The Waterloo Garden Club welcomes Jack Lane, a Master Gardener and member of the Missouri Botanical Garden Speaker Series, to present his program “Winter Preparation for Your Spring Garden”  on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at Waterloo City Hall.  The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Lane, a Master Gardener for almost two decades, will give step-by-step instructions…

Monroe Actors Stage Company presents the Agatha Christie mystery “Witness for the Prosecution” this Friday through Sunday, Nov. 16-18, at the Capitol Theater in Waterloo. The Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinee is at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for seniors and students. They…

The Waterloo Lions Club will once again host its annual “Share the Feast” meal in the Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School cafeteria from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving  day. The meal is free for anyone who wishes to participate. Donations are accepted, but not expected.  For carry-outs, dine-in or deliveries, call Ruth…

The Waterloo Optimist Club Christmas tree lot will open for the season Nov. 24, in the Schnucks parking lot. The tree lot is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Delivery is subject to availability.

Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo hosts its annual Holiday Cookie Walk and Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 1. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to noon in the multipurpose room.  Cookies will be sold for $7 per pound.  Crafts and vendors include ornaments, quilted purses and other handmade goodies.