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.
A rock and blues concert will be held Sunday, Sept. 1 at Vintage Wine Bar in Waterloo. The event will feature a fish and BBQ stand, 50/50 drawing and a silent auction. Musical acts include Dazed n Confused STL, Billy Barnett Band, Skylark Brothers, Big Mike and Blu-City All-Stars and Burnt Toast and the Jam.…
Immaculate Conception Church is holding its parish picnic Monday, Sept. 2 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. A fried chicken dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Quilt and cash bingo begins at noon. There will also be a $500 cash drawing hourly from noon to 9 p.m. The picnic will also…
Friday, Sept 6 Gates open at 6 pm Alexandra Kay Chris Shiflett Jordan Davis Saturday, Sept 7 Gates open at 1:30 pm That 80’s Band Trixie Delight Dazed n Confused STL Kim Massie Joe Dirt and The Dirty Boys Miles Nielsen and The Rusted Hearts 38 Special
Gibault Men’s Club is host a Ford Drive and BBQ fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gibault Catholic High School gymnasium parking lot. Gibault will receive $20 for each qualified test drive.
Friday, Sept 6 Gates open at 6 pm Alexandra Kay Chris Shiflett Jordan Davis Saturday, Sept 7 Gates open at 1:30 pm That 80’s Band Trixie Delight Dazed n Confused STL Kim Massie Joe Dirt and The Dirty Boys Miles Nielsen and The Rusted Hearts 38 Special
George Portz and the Friends of Bluegrass will perform in a creekside concert in downtown Maeystown on Sept. 7 from 5-7:30 p.m. The concert is free to the public but donations will be accepted to help defray expenses. Audience members should bring their own lawn chairs. Food will be available at Hank and Lilly’s Creekside…
Eat at Applebee’s in Waterloo Sept. 8 and 15 percent of your bill will be donated to GRACE Adoption, Inc. Flyer can be downloaded by googling, “Dine to Donate for GRACE Adoption.” There will be some coupons at AppleBee’s on Sept. 8th or mention to your server that you want to donate to GRACE Adoption.
September 8,2019,1:30 P.M. - "Remembering the Grand Army of the Republic and Celebrating the American Legion's 100th Anniversary" by Ron & Mary Ann Hagenow. The Grand Army of the Republic was organized by Union officers and the Jacob E Gauen Post 563 was chartered in Waterloo in 1886. Find out how Jacob Gauen came to…
Magnolia Terrace will be hosting a car show from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday Sept. 8. There will be a complimentary BBQ lunch and live music by the Sofa Kings. A “Best in Show” trophy will be awarded with a participation prize for all entered vehicles. No RSVP is required. Contact Stephanie at 939-0500 ext.…
In memory of fallen Illinois State Police Trooper Nick Hopkins, residents of Waterloo, Columbia and neighboring communities are invited to participate in "Light It Up Blue" from 7-10 p.m. this Monday, Sept. 9. Blue light bulbs will be available for purchase from 4-7 p.m. Sept. 5 and 9-11 a.m. Sept. 7 at the Waterloo Fire…
Monroe Actors Stage Company opens its 2019-20 production season with Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!" Performances take place this and next Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13-15 and Sept. 20-22, at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Waterloo. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $14 general admission…
The Village of Hecker is hosting a 125th Celebration Kickoff Dance Saturday, Sept. 14 at Hecker Community Center. The dance takes place form 8 p.m. to midnight with music performed by Freefall. Admission is $5 per person, with doors opening at 7 p.m. Proceeds from this event will benefit Hecker's Quasquicentennial set to take place…
Monroe Actors Stage Company opens its 2019-20 production season with Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!" Performances take place this and next Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13-15 and Sept. 20-22, at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Waterloo. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $14 general admission…
St. John UCC and St. Mary Catholic Church in Valmeyer are sponsoring a Fall Church Picnic Sunday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Music will go all day with Pickin’ Chicks from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., George Portz from 1-3 p.m., Bud Light Brigade from 3-4 p.m. and Sofa Kings from 4-6…
Monroe Actors Stage Company opens its 2019-20 production season with Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!" Performances take place this and next Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13-15 and Sept. 20-22, at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Waterloo. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $14 general admission…
Zoar UCC (New Hanover), 9103 D Road, Columbia is hosting a Mega Yard Sale Friday and Saturday Sept. 20-21 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a huge selection of items. Items may also be donated or a 10 x 20 space may be rented for $25.
Monroe Actors Stage Company opens its 2019-20 production season with Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!" Performances take place this and next Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13-15 and Sept. 20-22, at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Waterloo. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $14 general admission…
Zoar UCC (New Hanover), 9103 D Road, Columbia is hosting a Mega Yard Sale Friday and Saturday Sept. 20-21 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a huge selection of items. Items may also be donated or a 10 x 20 space may be rented for $25.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk will be held Saturday, Sept. 21 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows. Organize a team and walk together for a great cause. Your participation or pledge will provide food, clothing, emergency housing, medical care, transportation, utilities relief, job searches…
After being named a POW-MIA City this spring, Waterloo is taking more steps to honor veterans who were prisoners of war or are missing in action. It is doing that by dedicating a monument and signage for those veterans at 10 a.m. Saturday at Lakeview Park. The Illinois Patriot Guard, Waterloo American Legion and Waterloo…
Immaculate Conception Church in Columbia is hosting its annual Blue Mass to honor all first responders (police, fire and EMS), remember those who have fallen and pray for their safety on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 9 a.m. All first responders are invited to attend and are encouraged to wear their uniforms. A reception will follow.…
LifechurchX will be holding Extreme Biker Sunday 10 a.m. Sept. 22 at the Monroe County Courthouse bandstand with “Wolfman” Pastor Jack Harris. The event will feature attendance prizes, a bike contest, “cliff jump,” bungee races, tattoo giveaway, $5 BBQ and more.
Our Lady of Good Counsel in Renault is holding a chicken dinner and quilt raffle Sunday, Sept. 22. All-you-can-eat chicken is available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be a bags tournament at noon, beer stand, basket stand and kids games.
Join friends of Maeystown as they peel apples and stir applebutter at the 1859 Maeystown Preservation Society Rock Mill on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27-28, in preparation for the thirty-ninth annual Oktoberfest on Sunday, Oct. 13. Apple peeling will take place at the mill between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sept. 27 and apple…
Bunco Night will be held Friday, Sept. 27 in the Ss. Peter & Paul School Gym. Cost is $10 per player and includes refreshments and a dessert buffet. Play begins at 7 p.m. Call 618-830-1227 for more info. Proceeds benefit the Saint Vincent de Paul Society.
Join friends of Maeystown as they peel apples and stir applebutter at the 1859 Maeystown Preservation Society Rock Mill on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27-28, in preparation for the thirty-ninth annual Oktoberfest on Sunday, Oct. 13. Apple peeling will take place at the mill between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sept. 27 and apple…
Girl Scouts will be picking up donations for their Health Essentials Drive this Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon. There are also collection bins at Family Video and Rural King where you can deposit donations through Oct. 3.
The ninth annual No Class Dupo Reunion takes place from 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 in Dupo Community Park. Class pictures take place about 2:30 p.m. This is a reunion for all Dupo High School graduating classes. It is a BYOB, BYO-snacks event.
St. Johns UCC, 301 South Market St., New Athens, is having a wurstmarkt and country store Sept. 29 The country store is open Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon. The all you care to eat wurstmarkt is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring whole hog pork sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, green beans, desserts and…
American Legion Post 581 in Columbia will host a Wurstmarkt from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 29. The event features all-you-can-eat whole-hog sausage from Miller’s Meat Market, mashed potatoes, kraut, vegetables, applesauce, bread and desserts. The event is in memory of the late Earl Kopp. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children…
Join other outdoor and nature enthusiasts at the Butterfly Festival Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Baebler Educational Farm, 4022 JJ Road, Waterloo. Activities include Monarch butterfly tagging, scavenger hunt, photo contest, face painting, pollinator habitat tours and more.
Stubbornfest 2019 will be Oct. 4-5 at Stubborn German Brewing in Waterloo. The party begins at 3 p.m. Oct. 4 and the brewery will be open from noon to 11 p.m. Oct. 5. Celebrate Oktoberfest with German bier, German food and German bands. Prost! Join Stumpy’s Spirits Oct. 5 in Columbia for their last Fall…
The Valmeyer American Legion Post 901 will have something for everyone during the Oct. 5 village yard sale. Come see them starting at 8 a.m. Proceeds will be used for local programs.
Monroe County EMs invites you to Learn CPR. Lean what to do in the event of a cardiac arrest. We will give you the tools to increase chances of survival within our community. We will be offering a free community event for the general public. The training is complimentary for individuals interest, space is limited.…
The Columbia Public Library is holding a fall job fair Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. All job seekers are welcome. Representatives from Budnick Converting, elitestaffing, United States Census 2020, Mobile On the Run - Waterloo, Integrity Healthcare of Columbia, Burger King, Garden Place Senior Living, Rural King and Historic Main Street Association (volunteer…