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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…
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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…
St. Augustine’s Big Game Bingo
St. Augustine’s Big Game Bingo
St. Augustine Church’s Big Game Sunday Quilt and Cash Bingo is this Sunday, Feb. 2 at the Hecker Community Center. Fried chicken and pork sausage plates will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bingo begins at 1:30 p.m. with lighting round bingo beforehand. There will also be attendance prizes, raffles and pot of…
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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Daddy-Daughter Dance at Hope
Daddy-Daughter Dance at Hope
Hope Christian Church, located at 9273 Coach Stop Road south of Columbia, hosts its Daddy-Daughter Dance from 6-8:30 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 7 at the church. Anna and Elsa from the “Frozen” movies will be visiting youngsters as part of the dance. Purchase tickets online at hopeforhim.com or by calling 939-9089.
MASC presents “The Solid Gold Cadillac”
MASC presents “The Solid Gold Cadillac”
Monroe Actors Stage Company will perform the comedy “The Solid Gold Cadillac” this and next Friday through Sunday at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Waterloo. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday shows start at 2:30 p.m. The cast includes Gary Baum, Jim Bradley, Dean Douglas, Matt Dossett, Maria Wilken, Jenifer Elias, Tim…
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MASC presents “The Solid Gold Cadillac”
MASC presents “The Solid Gold Cadillac”
Monroe Actors Stage Company will perform the comedy “The Solid Gold Cadillac” this and next Friday through Sunday at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Waterloo. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday shows start at 2:30 p.m. The cast includes Gary Baum, Jim Bradley, Dean Douglas, Matt Dossett, Maria Wilken, Jenifer Elias, Tim…
‘A Night at the Races’ in Waterloo
‘A Night at the Races’ in Waterloo
Zoar United Church of Christ hosts “A Night at the Races” this Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Waterloo. Attendees can place bets on videotaped horse races. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the first race at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 per person, and you must be 18 or older to…
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MASC presents ‘The Solid Gold Cadillac’
MASC presents ‘The Solid Gold Cadillac’
Monroe Actors Stage Company will perform the comedy “The Solid Gold Cadillac” this and next Friday through Sunday at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Waterloo. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday shows start at 2:30 p.m. The cast includes Gary Baum, Jim Bradley, Dean Douglas, Matt Dossett, Maria Wilken, Jenifer Elias, Tim…
Choral Festival in Waterloo
Choral Festival in Waterloo
St. Paul United Church of Christ, 200 Main Street, Waterloo, is hosting a Choral Festival this Sunday, Feb. 9 beginning at 3 p.m. The event features choirs from Zoar UCC, New Hanover; Christ UCC, Dupo; St. John UCC, Maeystown; St. Peter UCC, Red Bud; and St. Paul UCC, Waterloo.
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MASC presents ‘The Solid Gold Cadillac’
MASC presents ‘The Solid Gold Cadillac’
Monroe Actors Stage Company performs the comedy “The Solid Gold Cadillac” this Friday through Sunday at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Waterloo. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday shows start at 2:30 p.m. The cast includes Gary Baum, Jim Bradley, Dean Douglas, Matt Dossett, Maria Wilken, Jenifer Elias, Tim McWhirter, Caitlin Bromberger,…
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Honor Guard Winter BBQ
Honor Guard Winter BBQ
Hosted by the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 581, an Honor Guard Winter BBQ takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Columbia American Legion. For more information, call 281-5556.
Sportsman’s Club trivia night
Sportsman’s Club trivia night
The Waterloo Sportsman’s Club hosts its annual trivia night Saturday, Feb. 15 at 4903 Sportsman Road south of Waterloo. Doors open at 6 p.m., with trivia starting at 7 p.m. Cash prizes are awarded to the top three teams, plus attendance prizes. Cost is $10 per person for teams of six to eight players per…
MASC presents ‘The Solid Gold Cadillac’
MASC presents ‘The Solid Gold Cadillac’
Monroe Actors Stage Company performs the comedy “The Solid Gold Cadillac” this Friday through Sunday at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Waterloo. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday shows start at 2:30 p.m. The cast includes Gary Baum, Jim Bradley, Dean Douglas, Matt Dossett, Maria Wilken, Jenifer Elias, Tim McWhirter, Caitlin Bromberger,…
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MASC presents ‘The Solid Gold Cadillac’
MASC presents ‘The Solid Gold Cadillac’
Monroe Actors Stage Company performs the comedy “The Solid Gold Cadillac” this Friday through Sunday at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Waterloo. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday shows start at 2:30 p.m. The cast includes Gary Baum, Jim Bradley, Dean Douglas, Matt Dossett, Maria Wilken, Jenifer Elias, Tim McWhirter, Caitlin Bromberger,…
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Kickball for Avery
Kickball for Avery
Power Haus Fury Softball presents a Fundraiser Kickball Tournament for Avery on Feb. 22. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the family of baby Avery Weier to help with her 24/7 care at home. Avery was born with esophageal atresia and tracheomalacia. Team age groups are 7-10, 11-14 and 15 and up. Cost…
Workout for Elsa
Workout for Elsa
A cardio-kickboxing workout titled “Kick Cancer's Butt” to support young Elsa Wiemerslage’s fight against acute myeloid leukemia takes place in the Waterloo Junior High School gym this Saturday, Feb. 22, from 9-10 a.m. All ages are welcome. A $10 donation in cash or check can be made at the door. Checks should be made to…
World Powerhouse Wrestling
World Powerhouse Wrestling
The Columbia American Legion will once again host World Powerhouse Wrestling this Saturday, Feb. 22 with a 7 p.m. bell time. General admission is $8 in advance and $10 at the door. VIP tickets are $20 and include early admission and meet and greet at 6 p.m., food and drink voucher and autographed poster. Tickets…
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Bingo in Red Bud
Bingo in Red Bud
St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish Center in Red Bud is the site of quilt/cash bingo this Sunday, Feb. 23. Proceeds support the Newman Catholic Student Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Doors open at 11 a.m. for lunch, with bingo starting at 1 p.m. There will be a raffle, attendance prizes and a basket…
SPPS Wurstmarkt
SPPS Wurstmarkt
SPPS is hosting a Wurstmarkt Feb. 23 in the SPPCS cafeteria and gym, 217 W. Third St., Waterloo. The all-you-can-eat sausage dinner is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Carryouts and dine in are available. Cash and quilt bingo starts at 1:30 in the gym.
Waterloo FFA Pork Chop Dinner
Waterloo FFA Pork Chop Dinner
The Waterloo FFA & Alumni Pork Chop Dinner, Labor and Silent Auction takes place Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Waterloo High School cafeteria. Dinner is served at 5 p.m., with the auction to follow at 6 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12 and FFA students. Children ages 5 and…
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Maeystown Fastnacht
Maeystown Fastnacht
The annual Fastnacht pancake and sausage dinner takes place Tuesday, Feb. 25 at St. John United Church of Christ in Maeystown. The event takes place from 4:30-9 p.m. This night before Ash Wednesday activity starts with a family style dinner of pancakes, sausage, applesauce and doughnuts and is accompanied by live entertainers providing German music.…
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Hecker 125th Fish Fry
Hecker 125th Fish Fry
The Hecker Quasquicentennial Fish Fry takes place this Friday, Feb. 28 at the Hecker Community Center. Cod and catfish sandwiches and plates and chicken tenders will be served dine-in or carry-out from 3-8 p.m. Hecker 125th anniversary souvenirs will be available for purchase. The Hecker Community Center bar will be open. For more information on…
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Home Builders & Remodelers Home Show
Home Builders & Remodelers Home Show
The Home Builders & Remodelers Metro East Association Home Show is Feb. 28-29 and March 1 at the Gateway Classic Cars showroom, 1237 Central Park Drive, O’Fallon. Find building industry professionals and home improvement products from over 100 local companies. Visit hbrmea.org for more information.
St. John’s-Red Bud Glazed Gallop 5K
St. John’s-Red Bud Glazed Gallop 5K
St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Red Bud is holding its inaugural “Glazed Gallop” 5K run, 1.5-mile fun walk and .7 mile kids donut dash on Feb. 29. The 5K with a twist begins at the school at 9 a.m. One minute will be deducted from a runner’s race time for each donut eaten…
Trivia night at Waterloo VFW
Trivia night at Waterloo VFW
A trivia night takes place Saturday, Feb. 29 at the Waterloo VFW, 406 Veterans Drive. Doors open at 6 p.m. and play begins at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 per person with a maximum of eight players per table. There will be a silent auction, mulligans for sale and a 50/50 raffle. Attendees may bring…