Events

April 8, 2018, Kaskaskia – “Illinois’ First State Capitol” by Darrell Duensing, 1:30 pm, Monroe County History Museum, 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL. Our presenter assumes the identity of “A Resident living in Kaskaskia around 1817” in period dress to share with us historical information, events and experiences as Kaskaskia is slated to become the…

The Monroe County Republican Central Committee is hosting a Chicken and Beer Dance and Meet the Candidates event this Thursday, April 12, at Hecker Community Center. The event starts at 5:30 p.m., with scholarships awarded, live music and dancing. Cost is $20 per person, which includes fried chicken, fries, cole slaw, dessert, soda, beer, coffee,…

Monroe Actors Stage Company will present "An Inspector Calls" with performances this and next Friday through Sunday at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Waterloo. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. At first, the suspense makes the audience think this play is a drawing room murder mystery, very typical…

Clifftop will host a spring wildflower walk from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Salt Lick Point Land and Water Reserve. The event is free and open to the public.

Columbia’s Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Day takes place Saturday, April 14, in the Columbia High School parking lot. There will be more than 100 yard sales featuring gadgets, toys, furniture, appliances and just about anything else you can imagine. As part of the event, the annual "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" event will be from 10 a.m. to…

The 32nd annual Southern Illinois Sheep and Craft Festival takes place Saturday, April 14, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Waterloo. A lamb lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring lamb chops, leg of lamb, lamb burgers and lamb brats. Pre-packaged cuts of lamb are also available to purchase. The show and…

Columbia Trails Homebrew Festival, hosted by Stubborn German Brewing Company and Columbia Trails, will be noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at Borsch Park in Valmeyer. This public homebrew tasting event offers the opportunity to celebrate hand-crafted brews with passionate home brewers. For tickets, visit squareup.com/store/columbiatrails/item/columbia-trails-homebrew-festival.

Monroe County's premier dinner auction is the place for fun and amazing items. It is time again for A Cause for Paws! Join us for this great dinner and silent auction with wonderful items, a live auction with one of a kind experiences and a great way to help the homeless pets of Monroe County.

April 14, 2018, History Museum of Monroe County 10th Anniversary Round Up, Annbriar Golf Course, 1524 Birdie Lane, Waterloo, IL. Doors open 6:00pm; Buffet Dinner-Reservations –call Sue Watters at 618-939-5545. Reservations may also be mailed to: Waterloo Museum Society for the History Museum of Monroe County 724 Elaine Dr. P.O. Box 28, Waterloo IL 62298…

Sponsored by the Prairie du Rocher Chamber of Commerce, an adult egg hunt takes place this Saturday, April 14, at Fort de Chartres. Participants must be 21 or older. Cost is $10 per person. Sign-in is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Lisa's Market Street Grille, with the hunt to follow. Participants should bring a…

Monroe Actors Stage Company will present "An Inspector Calls" with performances this and next Friday through Sunday at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Waterloo. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. At first, the suspense makes the audience think this play is a drawing room murder mystery, very typical…