Community Events
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New Year’s Day Brunch
New Year’s Day Brunch
Enjoy a New Year’s Day Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan 1 at the VFW Metzger-Crook Post 6504 in Waterloo. Brunch includes eggs, biscuits and gravy, sausage, bacon, pancakes, coffee, cash bar and more. All you can eat! Cost is $12 for adults, $6 for 12 and under and under 5 years are…
Polar Bear Plunge
Polar Bear Plunge
The Maeystown Polar Bear Club will take a dip in the Maeystown creek New Year's day for the 17th annual Polar Bear Plunge to benefit St. John's UCC Maeystown's Operation Backpack.
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Girl Scout Troop 421 Cookie Booth
Girl Scout Troop 421 Cookie Booth
Girl Scout Troop 421 will be selling cookies at the Monroe County YMCA - HTC Center from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4. Cookies will be available on-hand to purchase and take home.
Belleville Flea Market
Belleville Flea Market
The St. Clair County Event Center, 1550 E. State Route 15, Belleville, will have its monthly flea market Jan. 4-5. There will be indoor and outdoor vendors selling antiques, homemade items, crafts, collectibles, vintage items, tools and more. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Free parking…
Columbia DQ open interviews
Columbia DQ open interviews
The Columbia Dairy Queen will be hosting just 2 more open interview sessions on January 4th & 11th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are interesting in joining the group they have so far, please attend one of these days or message them on Facebook to schedule an interview.
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Belleville Flea Market
Belleville Flea Market
The St. Clair County Event Center, 1550 E. State Route 15, Belleville, will have its monthly flea market Jan. 4-5. There will be indoor and outdoor vendors selling antiques, homemade items, crafts, collectibles, vintage items, tools and more. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Free parking…
Gibault concert
Gibault concert
Gibault is continuing the Christmas season with our Band and Chorus concert on Sunday, January 5th at 7:00 PM.
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Columbia DQ open interviews
Columbia DQ open interviews
The Columbia Dairy Queen will be hosting just 2 more open interview sessions on January 4th & 11th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are interesting in joining the group they have so far, please attend one of these days or message them on Facebook to schedule an interview.
Matthews benefit in Hecker
Matthews benefit in Hecker
A Beef ‘N Boogie benefit in memory of Jonah Matthews takes place this Saturday, Jan. 11 at Hecker Community Center. Doors open at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. Music will be performed by Tim Berg & The Kurtz Family Band from 7-11 p.m. Cost is $20 in advance, with tickets available at the…
Reddick benefit in Columbia
Reddick benefit in Columbia
Hosted by the Columbia Volunteer Fire Department, a benefit mouse races and auction for Columbia Police Department officer Jared Reddick takes place this Saturday, Jan. 11 at Turner Hall in Columbia. Reddick was recently diagnosed with sarcoma and is undergoing chemotherapy. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the races starting at 7 p.m. Admission is…
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Jacobs retirement party
Jacobs retirement party
A retirement party for longtime local University of Illinois Extension director Pam Jacobs takes place from 2-6 p.m. this Sunday, Jan. 12 at Monroe County Fairgrounds in Waterloo. A presentation takes place a 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be available. Recognition gifts should be made to the Monroe County Extension and 4-H Education Foundation, P.O.…
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Butch’s Polka Kings | History Museum of Monroe County
Butch’s Polka Kings | History Museum of Monroe County
December 14, 2019 1:30 - 3:30 "Butch's Polka Kings" will be entertaining our visitors. Dancing will be encouraged!! Festivities will be held in the Monroe County History Museum's Allscheid-Metzger Gallery located at 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL 62298.
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Trivia night for Ellis family
Trivia night for Ellis family
Monroe Actors Stage Company is sponsoring a benefit trivia night for the family of fallen officer James “Mitch” Ellis this Saturday, Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Waterloo VFW. The cost is $10 per person or $80 per table of eight. There will also be a silent auction, 50/50 and other games throughout the…
Columbia Music Boosters Trivia and Silent Auction
Columbia Music Boosters Trivia and Silent Auction
- January 18th Turner Hall - Trivia Night and Silent Auction to benefit the music department for Kindergarten thru High School.
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Blood drive in Valmeyer
Blood drive in Valmeyer
A Red Cross Valmeyer Community Blood Drive takes place Monday, Jan. 20 from 2-7 p.m. at St. Mary Parish Center in Valmeyer. To schedule an appointment, call Dinah Pflasterer at 935-2629 or Joann Fricke at 935-2542, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter ValmeyerComm. All presenting donors receive Thrivent Financial t-shirts (while supplies last),…
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SPPS Euchre Night
SPPS Euchre Night
Hosted by the Holy Name Society of Ss. Peter & Paul Parish, the 12th annual Euchre Night takes place this Friday, Jan. 24 at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School, 217 W. Third Street, Waterloo. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per player, which includes beer, soda, water and all-you-can-eat fried chicken.…
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Millstadt Brewfest & Chicken Wing Fling
Millstadt Brewfest & Chicken Wing Fling
The Millstadt Commercial Club’s Brewfest & Chicken Wing Fling is Jan. 25 at Millstadt VFW Post 7980. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission is $25. Music will be by Dynamic J’s. You must be 21 to enter. All proceeds will go toward a new fence on Diamond #2 in Village Park.
WHS Band Parents mouse races
WHS Band Parents mouse races
The eighth annual Waterloo Band Parents Mouse Races take place this Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Waterloo VFW, 406 Veterans Drive. The event will feature mouse races, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and entertainment all night. Admission is $5 per person. Bring your own snacks, but no outside beverages are allowed. All proceeds benefit the…
Hecker Fire Department trivia night
Hecker Fire Department trivia night
The Hecker Fire Department hosts its annual trivia night this Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Hecker Community Center. Doors open at 6 p.m., with trivia starting at 7 p.m. Cost is $100 for a table of up to eight players. There will also be a silent auction, gun raffle, 50/50 drawing and attendance prizes. Call…
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Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School Open House
Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School Open House
A Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School Open House for families of all faiths is Sunday, Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event features a tour of the school grounds, a chance to meet faculty and staff, see students in action and receive information about special programs, preschool and kindergarten programs. A…
ICS open house
ICS open house
An Immaculate Conception School Open House takes place in Columbia this Sunday, Jan. 26, from noon to 2 p.m.
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Winter comedy at Gibault
Winter comedy at Gibault
Gibault Catholic High School drama students will perform the winter comedy “Jack the Ripper: Monster of Whitechapel” this Thursday through Sunday, Jan. 30-Feb. 2, in the school auditorium. The show begins at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The show is a hilariously twisted take on Jack the Ripper. Since…
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Winter comedy at Gibault
Winter comedy at Gibault
Gibault Catholic High School drama students will perform the winter comedy “Jack the Ripper: Monster of Whitechapel” this Thursday through Sunday, Jan. 30-Feb. 2, in the school auditorium. The show begins at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The show is a hilariously twisted take on Jack the Ripper. Since…
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SCCEC flea market
SCCEC flea market
The St. Clair County Event Center, 1550 E. State Route 15, Belleville, is holding its monthly flea market Feb. 1-2. The Country Cafe opens at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast and the flea market begins at 9 a.m. both days. As always, parking and admission is free. There will be a tool auction Feb. 2 at…
Eagle Fest in Modoc
Eagle Fest in Modoc
The annual Eagle Fest takes place this Saturday, Feb. 1 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, feathered friends from the World Bird Sanctuary and an Edible Animals presentation given by Animology, formerly the Natural History Education Co. of…
Taste of the Region
Taste of the Region
The Gibault Catholic High School Women’s Club presents its annual “Taste of the Region” event this Saturday, Feb. 1 from 5-9 p.m. in the school gym. Attendees can sample tasty specialties from local restaurants, caterers and markets as well as beverages from coffee houses, wineries, brewers and distributors. Tickets are $25 per person and can…