St. Patrick Church in Tipton hosts its 32nd annual Auction and Chicken Plate Dinner from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Sunday, Aug. 1. The auction begins at noon, with quilts to be sold at about 2 p.m. There will also be a silent auction, country store and half-price rummage sale. The church is located…
The free Music at Metter concert series in Metter Park, 206 E. Legion Street in Columbia, continues this Sunday, June 27, with Dr. Fong and the Long Brothers performing from 6-8 p.m.
The City of Columbia will also have an electronics recycling event Aug. 7 from 8 a.m. to noon on McDannold Drive near Bolm-Schuhkraft Park. The event is for Columbia residents only and proof of residency is required. Visit columbiaillinois.com/calendar for more information.
An electronics recycling event takes place this Saturday, Aug. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Waterloo. Items accepted at this event for no charge include DVD players, laptops, microwaves, exercise equipment, grills, lawnmowers, air conditioner units, dehumidifiers, washing machines, dryers, stoves, cell phones, bikes, vehicle batteries, wires, plugs…
An Eagle Scout project will be dedicated Aug. 8 at 1 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in Madonnaville. Ian Huebner’s project includes landscaping work and placement of a historical marker with information on the church’s history.
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce continues its Downtown Concert Series this Sunday, Aug. 8, with a performance by Tim Berg and The Kurtz Brothers from 4:30-7:30 p.m. The free family concerts take place at the courthouse bandstand in downtown Waterloo.
The Music at Metter summer concert series continues with a performance by SteamRoller Band this Sunday, Aug. 8, from 6-8 p.m. at Metter Park, 206 E. Legion Street, Columbia. For more information, visit columbiaillinois.com.
The History Museum of Monroe County’s annual Friday Night at the Museum party will be this Friday, Aug. 13 from 4-8 p.m. at the museum, 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo. It will be an evening of music, dancing, touring the galleries and visiting with the volunteers in the Allscheid-Metzger Gallery. Tim Berg & the Kurtz Brothers…
The Waterloo Lions Club will hold a drive-by food drive for local food pantries this Saturday, Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Waterloo Rural King parking lot, 740 N. Market Street. Donors do not have to exit their vehicles and can have items in the trunk or hand donations through their car…
The 11th annual Maeystown Fire Department Show Us Your Ride Car Show and BBQ is Sunday, Aug. 15 at Maeystown Civic Association Park. Sign-up starts at 9 a.m., with trophies awarded at 4 p.m. Dash plaques will be awarded for the first 100 entries. All proceeds benefit the Maeystown Fire Department. For more information, call…
The Columbia Days summer celebration takes place this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 20-21, at Metter Park. There will be carnival rides, food and game vendors and live music both nights. Live music will be performed Friday night by Boulderdash and Saturday night by The 80s Band. A parade steps off at 4 p.m. Saturday, starting…
The Gibault Men’s Club, in coordination with the City of Waterloo, is hosting a Full Moon Ride, a five-mile bicycle ride through the streets of Waterloo, this Friday, Aug. 20 at 9 p.m. Assembly for the ride begins at 8 p.m. at Gibault Catholic High School. Cost to participate is $25 for individuals and $75…
The Red Bud Athletic Association is hosting a 16-team, double elimination Wiffle Ball Tournament at the Red Bud Sports Complex, 146 Powell Road, this Saturday, Aug. 21 beginning at 9 a.m. Cost is $150 per team. To register, email rbaapresident@gmail.com.
August 21, 2021, 1:30 P.M. - “Remembering the Steamer Admiral” presented by Anne & James Blum. Annie grew up close to the Mississippi River and she worked on the River Steamer Admiral for over thirteen years. Her husband Jim was the mate on the Steamer Delta Queen. They met when the DQ came to St.…
The Columbia Days summer celebration takes place this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 20-21, at Metter Park. There will be carnival rides, food and game vendors and live music both nights. Live music will be performed Friday night by Boulderdash and Saturday night by The 80s Band. A parade steps off at 4 p.m. Saturday, starting…
A drive-thru only chicken dinner will be held as part of Kirchenfest on Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hecker Community Center. Cost is $12 per plate for half a fried chicken, corn, green beans, mashed potatoes with gravy, applesauce and the famous St. Augustine dressing.
The Waterloo Homecoming takes place this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27-28, on the courthouse grounds in downtown Waterloo. Food will be served both days beginning at 4 p.m., with carnival rides and games offered both nights starting at 5 p.m. A parade steps off at 5 p.m. Aug. 28. For parade information, email bsparwasser.retired@gmail.com or…
The Just Between Friends O’Fallon/Belleville resale group will be holding a sales event Aug. 28-29 at the St. Clair County Event Center, 1550 State Route 15, Belleville. A large number of vendors will offer 50-90 percent discounts off retail prices on newborn through teen clothes, books, toys, gear, strollers, re-sale items and more. Search JBFOFB…
The Waterloo Optimist Club's 18th annual 5K Run and Fun Walk takes place this Saturday, Aug. 28, at Rogers Elementary School, 200 N. Rogers Street. The start time is 8 a.m. Cost is $20 per person if registered by Aug. 21 or $25 after. All proceeds from the race benefit local youth programs. Free food…
Enjoy the beautiful grasses and wildflowers of the restored prairie while learning about the ecology of the plantings on this guided tour. Clifftop board member and SWIC biology professor, Laura Schaefer, will be your guide. Topics discussed may include learning some of the key plants and wildlife associated with the prairie ecosystem and how biologically…
The Waterloo Homecoming takes place this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27-28, on the courthouse grounds in downtown Waterloo. Food will be served both days beginning at 4 p.m., with carnival rides and games offered both nights starting at 5 p.m. A parade steps off at 5 p.m. Aug. 28. For parade information, email bsparwasser.retired@gmail.com or…
The Just Between Friends O’Fallon/Belleville resale group will be holding a sales event Aug. 28-29 at the St. Clair County Event Center, 1550 State Route 15, Belleville. A large number of vendors will offer 50-90 percent discounts off retail prices on newborn through teen clothes, books, toys, gear, strollers, re-sale items and more. Search JBFOFB…
Live music will be playing 3-5 p.m. Aug. 29 at Zoar United Church of Christ - New Hanover, 9103 D Road, Columbia. RJ Morgan and Alan Brandt will be providing free music with special guest musician Earl Doerr. He will share his clarinet, saxophone and accordion music. Soft drinks and chips will be sold by…
The Immaculate Conception Parish Picnic takes place all Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3, 4 and 6, on the church grounds at 411 Palmer Road in Columbia. There will be a band and food truck night this Friday, bingo on Saturday night, and a chicken dinner and picnic this Monday. Friday night musical entertainment will be…
The Ss. Peter & Paul Athletic Booster Club will hold a four-person golf scramble Sept. 4 at the Acorns Golf Links. The shotgun start will be a 7:45 a.m. To register, call Mary at 314-610-3673.
The Waterloo High School Band Parents Labor Day Flea Market takes place this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 4-5, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds. The event is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, with antiques, arts and crafts, clothing and accessories, jewelry, collectibles, quilts, tools, sports memorabilia and more.…