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…
Hosted by the Waterloo High School Band Parents as a fundraiser for the Marching Bulldogs, a flea market will take place Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-2, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Waterloo. The event runs 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. For more information, text 618-444-7630 or email…
Hosted by the Waterloo High School Band Parents as a fundraiser for the Marching Bulldogs, a flea market will take place Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-2, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Waterloo. The event runs 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. For more information, text 618-444-7630 or email…
Vintage Wine Bar in Waterloo is hosting a Rock ‘n’ Blues Concert to benefit Songs4Soldiers, House of Neighborly Service, Helping Strays and Waterloo Citizens For a Pool this Sunday, Sept. 2, from noon to midnight. Musical acts slated to perform include Father Jack, Billy Barnett, Dazed n Confused STL, Burnt Toast and The Jam and…
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…
We are putting together a mouse race night. During the night people will be able to bet on mice through 7 races. If the mouse they bet on wins, then they win money back. We are also going to be having raffle baskets, silent auction items, and 50/50. All funds raised during the night will…
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.
Monroe Actors Stage Company will conduct auditions for a performance of Agatha Christie's "Witness for the Prosecution" this Sunday and Monday, Sept. 9-10, at 7 p.m. The auditions will take place at the Capitol Theatre in Waterloo and will consist of cold readings from the script. The cast will include 12 men of various ages…
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…
A Historical Fashion Show and Tea with Foods Across the 20th Century will be presented at the Monroe County History Museum in Waterloo this Saturday, Sept. 15, at 12:30 p.m. “Fashions that made History and the History that made the Fashions” will be presented by Carol Harmon of Edwardsville. She will be bringing antique and…
Monroe Actors Stage Company presents a special 25th anniversary production of "The Flood" with performances Sept. 20-23 and Sept. 27-30 at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Waterloo. A musical written by Cara Reichel and Peter Mills, “The Flood” is a fictional story based on the experiences of Valmeyer residents during and following the devastating Flood…
Sister Cities of Portaloo is hosting its second annual trivia night this Saturday, Sept. 22, in the Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School gym, 217 W. Third Street, Waterloo. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost is $120 per table of six to eight players. Attendees may bring their own food, snacks and drinks. Call 939-5881…
Monroe Actors Stage Company presents a special 25th anniversary production of "The Flood" with performances Sept. 20-23 and Sept. 27-30 at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Waterloo. A musical written by Cara Reichel and Peter Mills, “The Flood” is a fictional story based on the experiences of Valmeyer residents during and following the devastating Flood…
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…
Monroe Actors Stage Company presents a special 25th anniversary production of "The Flood" with performances Sept. 20-23 and Sept. 27-30 at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Waterloo. A musical written by Cara Reichel and Peter Mills, “The Flood” is a fictional story based on the experiences of Valmeyer residents during and following the devastating Flood…
Monroe Actors Stage Company continues its special 25th anniversary production of "The Flood" with performances Sept. 27-30 at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Waterloo. A musical written by Cara Reichel and Peter Mills, “The Flood” is a fictional story based on the experiences of Valmeyer residents during and following the devastating Flood of 1993. The…
Monroe Actors Stage Company continues its special 25th anniversary production of "The Flood" with performances Sept. 27-30 at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Waterloo. A musical written by Cara Reichel and Peter Mills, “The Flood” is a fictional story based on the experiences of Valmeyer residents during and following the devastating Flood of 1993. The…
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…
Monroe Actors Stage Company continues its special 25th anniversary production of "The Flood" with performances Sept. 27-30 at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Waterloo. A musical written by Cara Reichel and Peter Mills, “The Flood” is a fictional story based on the experiences of Valmeyer residents during and following the devastating Flood of 1993. The…
Stubbornfest in Waterloo Stubborn German Brewing Co. hosts its annual Stubbornfest celebration this Friday and Saturday at 119 S. Main Street in Waterloo. The event runs from 3-11 p.m. Friday and noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, and includes beer, live music, food and fun. Schneider’s Quality Meats will have bratwurst and sausage available for purchase.…
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.
Stubbornfest in Waterloo Stubborn German Brewing Co. hosts its annual Stubbornfest celebration this Friday and Saturday at 119 S. Main Street in Waterloo. The event runs from 3-11 p.m. Friday and noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, and includes beer, live music, food and fun. Schneider’s Quality Meats will have bratwurst and sausage available for purchase.…
There will be a Ss. Peter & Paul Holy Name Society Trivia Night at 7 p.m. Oct. 6, in the Ss. Peter & Paul School gym. Cost is $20 per player. Bring your own food and drinks, and there will be cash prizes for the top three teams, a 50/50 drawing. The night will also…