The Music at Metter free family summer concert series continues with a musical performance by Sofa Kings this Sunday, July 28, at Metter Park in Columbia. The concert takes place from 6-8 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Bricks 4 Kidz summer camps use LEGO Bricks to teach STEM concepts. Motorized and 3-D model builds and crafts are featured in these exciting programs, which are for kids 5-12. The camps will be held at Hope Christian Church- enroll at www.bricks4kidz.com/stl-metroeast, or call 618-218-5590. July 29- Aug. 1: Movie Making 101 9 am- Noon,…
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 522 S. Church Street, Waterloo, hosts its 11th annual rummage Friday and Saturday, August 2-3. The sale takes place both days from 7:30-1 p.m. both days with plenty of items large and small available. All proceeds benefit the church's preschool and youth ministries.
The 70th Annual St. James Parish Chicken Dinner and Picnic will be held Aug. 3 at the parish grounds in Millstadt. Chicken dinner with homemade dressing will be available for dine in or carry out from 3-7 p.m. A Polka Mass will be held at 4 p.m. Quilt and cash bingo begins at 6 p.m.…
The Zoar United Church of Christ, 9103 D Road in New Hanover, will host its annual BBQ from 4-7 p.m. Aug. 3 with pork steak and brat plates. Entertainment will be provided by George Portz and his Friends of Bluegrass. There will also be a country store with homemade items for sale, a pie auction…
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Tipton hosts its annual auction and chicken plate dinner this Sunday, Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The church is located at 5675 LL Road.
August 9, 2019 - "Night at the Museums - The Thunder and Lighting Cloggers of Southern IL" will make a return appearance to perform in the History Museum's Allscheid-Metzger Gallery. More information TBA
Columbia Mayor Kevin Hutchinson and other local elected officials are participating in a “Slumber Pawty” to benefit Helping Strays on Aug. 10. Sponsored by Purina, more than 200 animal lovers will spend the night in a shelter animal’s kennel in an effort to raise money. To donate toward this cause, go to mightycause.com/story/Electedofficialscare. For those…
We are putting on a Jukebox Bingo Night for the Millstadt Fire Department. The Fire Department are in need of new air tanks. They have 20 expiring this year, all funds from this event will go to them being able to purchase these new bottles. Event will be held at the Millstadt VFW on August…
Randy’s Double R Bar, 107 S. Main Street, Waterloo, hosts its annual block party this Saturday, Aug. 10, starting at 5 p.m. It will be the last show for The Father Jack Band. Cheers!
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce continues its free concert series this Sunday, Aug. 11 with The Billy Barnett Band performing at the courthouse bandstand in Waterloo from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Come learn about solar power, how it works, how Illinois is encouraging the growth of solar power, and how you can save money on your utility bills while working to protect the environment. Grow Solar Metro East, led by the non-profit Midwest Renewable Energy Association in partnership with Metro East municipalities, provides these free, no-obligation…
August 15, 2019, 7:30 P.M. - "The Bud Light Brigade - 35 Years and Still Going Strong!" Dennis Knobloch will take you marching through the history of The Bud Light Brigade - the group that has been entertaining crowds for the benefit of others for 35 years. Long before this group comes into view, their…
The Columbia Days celebration will be held at Turner Hall and Metter Park this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 16-17. Music will be from 7-11 p.m. both nights. Parade begins at 4 p.m. Saturday. Boulderdash performs Friday and Superjam takes the stage on Saturday. Carnival rides, games, food, cold beer, wine and soft drinks begin at…
The annual St. Augustine Catholic Church Kirchenfest will be held Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Hecker Community Center. Activities include the 13th annual Tiki Trot 5K and fun run. Email tikitrot@yahoo.com for more info. An old-fashioned fried chicken and pork sausage buffet-style dinner begins at 3 p.m. with quilt bingo at 6:30 p.m. and music…
The Columbia Days celebration will be held at Turner Hall and Metter Park this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 16-17. Music will be from 7-11 p.m. both nights. Parade begins at 4 p.m. Saturday. Boulderdash performs Friday and Superjam takes the stage on Saturday. Carnival rides, games, food, cold beer, wine and soft drinks begin at…
The eighth annual Maeystown Fire Department BBQ & Show Us Your Ride event is this Sunday at the Maeystown Civic Association Park. Sign-up starts at 9 a.m. with dash plaques awarded to the first 100 entries. Trophies will be awarded at 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Maeystown Fire Department. Contact Paul Heck at 458-4849 for…
Lots of kids' clothing, baby equipment, household items; also adult clothing, furniture, etc. Nothing is priced but donations for children's missions in India will be appreciated.
The Waterloo Homecoming is this Friday and Saturday Aug. 23 and 24 with a theme of “Agriculture Past & Present.” Both days will feature food and cold drinks as well as kids rides. On Friday, the Waterloo Municipal Band will play from 7-8 p.m. with Tim Berg and the Kurtz Family Band playing from 8…
Children's clothing, playpens, toys, etc., plus household items and furniture. No prices, just accepting monetary donations for children's missions in India.
The Waterloo Optimist Club is hosting its 17th annual 5K competitive run and 5K fun walk this Friday Aug. 24. All proceeds go to visit local youth programs. The race begins at 8 a.m. at Rogers Elementary School with free food provided before and after the race. Registration is $25. For more information or to…
Former IDNR Heritage Biologist, Marty Kemper, will conduct a brief seminar on collecting and processing native grass and wildflower seed at the Paul Wightman Subterranean Nature Preserve, after which participants will go out into the prairie and practice what they’ve learned. This event is free and open to the public. Register to attend by contacting…
The St. Louis Gateway Postcard Club will hold its 44th annual show Labor Day weekend at the VFW Hall at 1234 Vandalia St., Collinsville. Over 25 dealers will be on site. Food will also be available. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug.…
The WHS Band Parents will be holding their ninth annual flea market Labor Day weekend at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Waterloo. The flea market will be held 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 31 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 1. Call 618-444-7630 or email leofulton@ymail.com for more information.
The St. Louis Gateway Postcard Club will hold its 44th annual show Labor Day weekend at the VFW Hall at 1234 Vandalia St., Collinsville. Over 25 dealers will be on site. Food will also be available. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug.…