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Drive-thru pork sausage dinner in Millstadt
Drive-thru pork sausage dinner in Millstadt
The Millstadt Knights of Columbus #4741 is having a pork sausage dinner this Sunday, Feb. 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Millstadt Columbus Club, 114 W. Oak Street. There will be Schubert’s pork sausage links, sauerkraut and potatoes. It is drive-thru and they’ll bring the food right to your vehicle.
SPPCS drive-thru Wurstmarkt
SPPCS drive-thru Wurstmarkt
Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School’s Drive-Thru Wurstmarkt takes place this Sunday, Feb. 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 217 W. Third Street in Waterloo. Plates will be $12 and include pork sausage, mashed potato, gravy, sauerkraut, green beans and bread.
VHS presents ‘Clue: On Stage’
VHS presents ‘Clue: On Stage’
The Valmeyer High School music department presents “Clue: On Stage” with performances this Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 26-27, in the VHS gym. The Saturday performance is at 7 p.m. The Sunday performance starts at 2 p.m. Email ebrutton@valmeyerk12.org for reserved seating, which is $12 per person. Tickets at the door are $10 for adults and…
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Fish Fry Friday
Fish Fry Friday
The return of Lenten Fish Fry Fridays takes place March 4 in and around Monroe County. Three of the best local fish fries to attend include Annbriar in Waterloo as well as Waterloo VFW and Waterloo Sportsman's Club. Annbriar offers a buffet from 4-8 p.m. Call 618-939-4653. Waterloo VFW offers a menu with fish plates…
Dupo Rock and Roll Bingo
Dupo Rock and Roll Bingo
The Dupo High School Class of 2024 is hosting Rock and Roll Bingo fundraiser March 4 at the Dupo American Legion Post 485, 618-286-3535. Doors open at 6 p.m. and bingo begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $30 at the door. Admission includes bingo cards. Additional cards will be available for…
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Helping Strays benefit in Maeystown
Helping Strays benefit in Maeystown
March 5, Hank & Lilly’s Creekside in Maeystown is hosting a Mardi Gras Dog Parade to benefit Helping Strays. The pet parade steps off at 11 a.m. from the top of the hill by St. John UCC and ends at the Maeystown Civic Association Park. Prizes will be awarded for the most festive dog family.…
Slumber Pawty at Helping Strays
Slumber Pawty at Helping Strays
This Saturday, March 5, Helping Strays of Monroe County is participating in a Slumber Pawty to raise funds for daily operations, raise awareness of the importance of adoption from local shelters and give the public a look into the life of a shelter animal. The public is invited to visit the shelter at 4221 Hanover…
Trivia night in Valmeyer
Trivia night in Valmeyer
The ninth annual Redneck Trivia Night is this Saturday, March 5, at St. Mary Parish Center in Valmeyer. The event will benefit Zach Wheat during his battle with cancer and camp scholarships for St. John United Church of Christ-Valmeyer. Doors open at 5 p.m., with trivia beginning at 6:30 p.m. There will also be a…
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Change the World – Become a Red Cross Volunteer!
Change the World – Become a Red Cross Volunteer!
Join the American Red Cross for 20 minutes via Teams online or by phone for a Volunteer Fair all from the comfort and safety of your home. This is a great opportunity to learn: • The many different volunteer opportunities that exist for nearly anyone’s schedule and desire to help the local community • How…
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Fish Fry Friday
Fish fry season continues this week around the county. There is an fish fry at St. John United Church of Christ, 201 S. Meyer Avenue in Valmeyer, from 4-7:30 p.m. this Friday, March 11, featuring cod cut-ups with sides. Orders are carry-out only. Friday fish fries at the Waterloo Sportsman’s Club, 4903 Sportsman Road, continue…
Daddy/Daughter Dance at Hope Christian Church
Daddy/Daughter Dance at Hope Christian Church
Dance the night away with your princess during the Daddy/Daughter Dance from 6-8:30 p.m. this Friday, March 11 at Hope Christian Church, 9273 Coach Stop Road, Columbia. Enjoy music, balloon artists, games and a special visit from Belle and her prince from “Beauty and the Beast.” The event is open to all ages. There will…
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Eagle Fest
Eagle Fest
The rescheduled Eagle Fest event will take place next Saturday, March 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jerry F. Costello Lock & Dam in Modoc. There will be eagle-watching with spotting scopes and attendees can meet feathered friends from the World Bird Sanctuary at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wildlife presentations by…
Fair queen, Little Miss meeting
Fair queen, Little Miss meeting
An informational meeting for potential Monroe County Fair Queen and Little Miss Pageant contestants is this Saturday, March 12 at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Waterloo. The Little Miss meeting is at 9:30 a.m. The Fair Queen meeting is at 11 a.m. For more information, contact Amanda Klein at mocoilpageantdirector@gmail.com or visit Miss Monroe County…
It’s Red Cross Month – Celebrate by Volunteering With Us!
It’s Red Cross Month – Celebrate by Volunteering With Us!
Join the American Red Cross for 20 minutes via Teams online or by phone for a Volunteer Fair all from the comfort and safety of your home. This is a great opportunity to learn: • The many different volunteer opportunities that exist for nearly anyone’s schedule and desire to help the local community • How…
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VHS music department presents “The Little Mermaid”
VHS music department presents “The Little Mermaid”
The Valmeyer High School music department will also present “The Little Mermaid” this Sunday, March 13 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets for the Sunday performances may be purchased at the door. For more information, call the school at 618-935-2100 or email ebrutton@valmeyerk12.org.
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Donkey basketball in Valmeyer
Donkey basketball in Valmeyer
The Valmeyer FFA is hosting a donkey basketball game Tuesday, March 15, at Valmeyer High School, with proceeds to benefit the chapter. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with games starting at 7:30 p.m. Free donkey rides will be offered to children ages 12 and under. Participating teams include the Valmeyer FFA, Valmeyer FFA Alumni, Red…
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Just Between Friends Spring and Summer Sale
The Just Between Friends O’Fallon/Belleville group will hold its Spring and Summer Sale this weekend, March 18-20, at the St. Clair County Event Center, 1550 Route 15, Belleville. The sales event features savings of 50-90 percent on everything growing kids need. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit ofallonbelleville.jbfsale.com.
Fish fry Friday
Fish fry Friday
Fish fry season is in full swing around the county. Below are a few options to satisfy your lent appetite. The Valmeyer Knights of Columbus will hold fish fries beginning this Friday, March 18, at the St. Mary Church Hall, 116 W. Woodland Ridge, Valmeyer. Fish will be served from 4-7:30 p.m., with dine-in or…
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WCP’s St. Paddy’s Day 5K Walk/Run
WCP’s St. Paddy’s Day 5K Walk/Run
Waterloo Citizens for a Pool will be hosting our FIFTH annual St. Paddy's Day 5K on Saturday March 19th in downtown Waterloo. Attendance Prizes, Refreshments, and a Special Guest for the Kids! Post Race Party with Food Specials for Participants at Hopskeller Brewing Company. Join Us! 5K Walk/Run and Fun Run Saturday, March 19th, 2022…
Millstadt Library nature walk
Millstadt Library nature walk
Kim and Mark from Atkins’ Acres Educational Farm will be at Millstadt Library, 115 W. Laurel Street, for a nature walk this Saturday, March 19 from noon to 1 p.m. Children of all ages are encouraged to attend. The event will start with a short coloring page before going outside to interact with plants, bugs…
Bartending for the Cause in Columbia
Bartending for the Cause in Columbia
Pair Of Dice, 105 W Kunz St, Columbia, will hold a “Bartending for the Cause” event this Saturday, March 19, to benefit the K-9 units of the Columbia Police Department and Monroe County Sheriff’s Department. There will be guest bartenders from noon to 6 p.m. including Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing from noon to 1:30…
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CHS presents ‘Nevermore’
Columbia High School presents “Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe” with performances March 24-27. Tickets are $9 for students or $12 for general admission and can be purchased at actorsattic.square.site or at the door. Presented by State Farm agent Mitch Essert, Friday’s performance will be broadcast live at broadwayondemand.com.
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CHS presents ‘Nevermore’
Columbia High School presents “Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe” with performances March 24-27. Tickets are $9 for students or $12 for general admission and can be purchased at actorsattic.square.site or at the door. Presented by State Farm agent Mitch Essert, Friday’s performance will be broadcast live at broadwayondemand.com.
Fish Fry Friday
Fish Fry Friday
Fish fry season is in full swing around the county. Below are a few options to satisfy your lent appetite. The Waterloo VFW Metzger-Crook Post 6504 and Auxiliary, 406 Veterans Drive have a Friday Lenten menu featuring fish plates, sandwiches or bulk orders and sides. Credit cards are accepted. Fish is served Fridays from 11…
Spaghetti dinner and trivia at Zoar UCC
Spaghetti dinner and trivia at Zoar UCC
Zoar United Church of Christ, 9103 D Road, Columbia, is hosting a spaghetti dinner and trivia night with a western theme this Friday, March 25. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. and trivia begins at 7 p.m. Cost is $12.50 per player (eight person teams) and $5 for ages under 12. For reservations, call 618-939-4917.
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CHS presents ‘Nevermore’
Columbia High School presents “Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe” with performances March 24-27. Tickets are $9 for students or $12 for general admission and can be purchased at actorsattic.square.site or at the door. Presented by State Farm agent Mitch Essert, Friday’s performance will be broadcast live at broadwayondemand.com.
St. Baldrick’s Foundation event at Ace’s Wild
St. Baldrick’s Foundation event at Ace’s Wild
The Columbia Snow Angels will “Brave the Shave” to benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to conquer childhood cancers March 26 at Ace’s Wild, 208 N. Main Street, Columbia. The “big shave” will be at noon. A Bloody Mary bar and basket raffles open at 10 a.m. There will be live music by Fresh Burn from…
Maeystown Spring Art Show
Maeystown Spring Art Show
The Maeystown Spring Art Show, featuring the works of Columbia artist Vincent Koepp, takes place this Saturday and Sunday, March 26-27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The show takes place inside the Preservation Society Mill and Museum in Maeystown. There is no admission charge for the show, which is sponsored by Historic…
Immanuel Lutheran scavenger hunt
Immanuel Lutheran scavenger hunt
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo is holding its second annual scavenger hunt this Saturday, March 26, from 1-5 p.m. throughout Waterloo. Registration begins at noon at Waterloo Pizza Hut, 903 N. Illinois Route 3. It is a rain or shine event. For more information or to donate, call 618-340-5262. All proceeds benefit the Immanuel Lutheran…
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CHS presents ‘Nevermore’
Columbia High School presents “Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe” with performances March 24-27. Tickets are $9 for students or $12 for general admission and can be purchased at actorsattic.square.site or at the door. Presented by State Farm agent Mitch Essert, Friday’s performance will be broadcast live at broadwayondemand.com.
Bingo in PdR
Bingo in PdR
Bingo will be held at the Prairie du Rocher American Legion, 509 Henry Street, this Sunday, March 27 beginning at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. with early bird games at noon and 12:45 p.m. Proceeds will benefit PDR’s 300th birthday celebration.
Maeystown Spring Art Show
Maeystown Spring Art Show
The Maeystown Spring Art Show, featuring the works of Columbia artist Vincent Koepp, takes place this Saturday and Sunday, March 26-27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The show takes place inside the Preservation Society Mill and Museum in Maeystown. There is no admission charge for the show, which is sponsored by Historic…
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Vietnam Veterans Day program
Vietnam Veterans Day program
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is Tuesday, March 29, and the City of Waterloo is hosting a special program to mark this occasion at 10 a.m. in front of the Monroe County Courthouse near the bandstand. The public is invited to attend to honor and “welcome home” those who served during the Vietnam War era.…
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Dark Hollow Bluegrass Festival
The Dark Hollow Bluegrass Festival is April 1-2 at 6518 Brand Lake Drive, Waterloo. The two-day event features a dozen bluegrass bands. A $30 donation is suggested for the whole day Saturday, and kids under 12 are free. Music begins at noon. There will be food for sale by Leah’s Eats. Friday is a suggested…
Fish Fry Friday
Fish Fry Friday
Fish fry season is in full swing around the county. Below are a few options to satisfy your lent appetite. Garden Place of Waterloo, 735 Columbia Avenue, will hold a fundraiser fish fry this Friday, April 1, from 5-7 p.m. Cost is $10 per plate and includes fish or grilled cheese and two sides. Proceeds…
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Dark Hollow Bluegrass Festival
The Dark Hollow Bluegrass Festival is April 1-2 at 6518 Brand Lake Drive, Waterloo. The two-day event features a dozen bluegrass bands. A $30 donation is suggested for the whole day Saturday, and kids under 12 are free. Music begins at noon. There will be food for sale by Leah’s Eats. Friday is a suggested…
Rummage sale at St. Paul’s in Columbia
Rummage sale at St. Paul’s in Columbia
The St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Youth Group Rummage Sale is Saturday, April 2 at the church, 626 W. Bottom Avenue, Columbia. The rummage sale will be from 8 a.m. until noon. The group is accepting donations March 31 from 4-8 p.m. and April 1 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the church. They can…
Brewery collectibles show in Belleville
Brewery collectibles show in Belleville
Waterloo native and local history collector Randy Huetsch will be one of more than 200 exhibitors at the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds and Expo Center, 200 S. Belt East, Belleville, this Saturday, April 2 during the Eastside Spectacular, the Midwest’s largest breweriana show. The show is free from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with free parking and…
Walk for Autism in Millstadt
Walk for Autism in Millstadt
There will be a Walk for Autism in Millstadt this Saturday, April 2 beginning at noon. The event will feature an autism educational walk through the village park, food trucks, beverages, ice cream, bubble bus, music, bounce house, gift bags and more. Cost is $20. Proceeds benefit the Millstadt Parks for inclusive playground equipment Register…