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Baebler Educational Farm Nature Adventures Day
Baebler Educational Farm Nature Adventures Day
Baebler Educational Farm, 4028 JJ Road, Waterloo, will hold a Nature Adventures Day on April 25 from 1-4 p.m. Enjoy an outdoor, socially distanced day with the family exploring nature. Guided hikes through the woods will be at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Bird branding demonstrations will be at 2 and 3 p.m. Bring a kite…
MASC auditions
MASC auditions
Monroe Actors Stage Company will be holding auditions at noon April 24 and 1 p.m. April 25 for the new comedy “How Did This Happen?” at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 522 S. Church Street, Waterloo. The performance dates are June 25-27. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Masks and social distancing guidelines will…
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WHS Band Parents Flea Market
The Waterloo High School Band Parents' 12th annual Flea Market takes place this Saturday, May 1, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Waterloo from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be inside and outside sales as well as a concessions stand. Email leofulton@ymail.com for…
Valmeyer Community Yard Sale
Valmeyer Community Yard Sale
The Valmeyer Community Yard Sale is this Saturday, May 1, from 8 a.m. to noon. There will be a map available at Mike’s Service and Convenience Store the morning of the sale. A map will also be posted to the village’s Facebook page on April 30. If you would like your address and yard sale…
Boy Scout BBQ
Boy Scout BBQ
Troop 323 BBQ at Rural King Parking Lot 9:00 til ?? Pork steak plates (beans and potato salad) 2 Bratwurst plates (beans and potato salad) Pork Steak Sandwiches Bratwurst on bun Meat provided by Schneider's Quality Meats in beautiful Waterloo Illinois
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WHS Band Parents Flea Market
The Waterloo High School Band Parents' 12th annual Flea Market takes place this Saturday, May 1, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Waterloo from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be inside and outside sales as well as a concessions stand. Email leofulton@ymail.com for…
Antique Pop-Up Market in Maeystown
Antique Pop-Up Market in Maeystown
Historic Maeystown will sponsor an antique “Pop-Up” market May 1 and 2, from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. each day. The market will take place by the creek on the outside grounds of the Preservation Society Mill and Museum. This small event will feature several metro area antique dealers each day. Masking and social distancing…
St. John UCC New Athens Fried Chicken Dinner
St. John UCC New Athens Fried Chicken Dinner
St. John UCC New Athens Fried Chicken Dinner will be Sunday, May 2 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. with fresh fried chickens, green beans, corn, slaw and dessert. Adults are $12, children 10 and under are $6.
Waterloo Optimist Meat Shoot
Waterloo Optimist Meat Shoot
The Waterloo Optimist Club Meat Shoot takes place this Sunday, May 2, from noon to 6 p.m., rain or shine, at Hank & Lilly’s Fountain Inn, 1912 Fountain Road, Valmeyer. Guns will be furnished, or you can bring your own (no swedge barrels or scopes). Food and beverages will be available.
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Second Saturday/Sunday in Maeystown
Second Saturday/Sunday in Maeystown
Maeystown hosts its "Second Saturday/Sunday" event May 8-9. There will be a vendor fair at Hank & Lily's sponsored by Nana's Creations on Saturday from 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Vintage aprons will be on display both days and there will be specials in most village retail shops and eateries. The museum will be open both…
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Second Saturday/Sunday in Maeystown
Second Saturday/Sunday in Maeystown
Maeystown hosts its "Second Saturday/Sunday" event May 8-9. There will be a vendor fair at Hank & Lily's sponsored by Nana's Creations on Saturday from 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Vintage aprons will be on display both days and there will be specials in most village retail shops and eateries. The museum will be open both…
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Vaccine clinic at shooting complex
Vaccine clinic at shooting complex
Expanding on existing efforts to administer the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. JB Pritzker announced a new mobile vaccination site will open at the Worldwide Shooting and Recreation Complex in Sparta. Anyone who receives the vaccine at this site will receive 100 free targets of trap, skeet, or sporting clays for use at the complex. The vaccination…
Drive-in outdoor family movie night
Drive-in outdoor family movie night
The Knights of Columbia Valmeyer Council are holding a drive-in outdoor family movie night May 14 beginning at 8:30 p.m. at 116 W. Woodland Ridge. The movie will be “The Incredibles 2.”
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Vaccine clinic at shooting complex
Vaccine clinic at shooting complex
Expanding on existing efforts to administer the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. JB Pritzker announced a new mobile vaccination site will open at the Worldwide Shooting and Recreation Complex in Sparta. Anyone who receives the vaccine at this site will receive 100 free targets of trap, skeet, or sporting clays for use at the complex. The vaccination…
WPD “Badges and Bags” tournament
WPD “Badges and Bags” tournament
The Waterloo Police Department’s “Badges and Bags” tournament is May 15 to support the Monroe County Patriots Special Olympics program. The event begins at 11 a.m. at the Monroe County Fairgrounds. The cost for a two-player team is $50. Call 618-939-3377 or email swiegand@waterloo.il.us for more information.
Shriners benefit in Waterloo
Shriners benefit in Waterloo
Local Shriners and COUNTRY Financial representative Carl Wasem will hold a charity BBQ this Saturday, May 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rural King parking lot in Waterloo. While you’re there, you can enter a drawing from a Green Egg Grill. If you would like to drop off donations to benefit the…
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Hecker Fire Department BBQ
Hecker Fire Department BBQ
The Hecker Fire Department BBQ is May 16 at the Hecker Community Center beginning at 11 a.m. The BBQ will feature pork steaks, chicken, brats, sides and beverages. There will be a pedal pull for kids at 12:30 p.m. as well as a tractor show, ARCH Helicopter for viewing and a K-9 demonstration by the…
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Columbia Public Library Summer Reading Kick-Off
Columbia Public Library Summer Reading Kick-Off
The Columbia Public Library “Reading Colors Your World” summer reading program runs from June 1 through July 21. The Friends of the Library are hosting a kick off and early registration during a book sale May 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a $4 per bag of books sale and Saturday 9 a.m.…
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Columbia Public Library Summer Reading Kick-Off
Columbia Public Library Summer Reading Kick-Off
The Columbia Public Library “Reading Colors Your World” summer reading program runs from June 1 through July 21. The Friends of the Library are hosting a kick off and early registration during a book sale May 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a $4 per bag of books sale and Saturday 9 a.m.…
Valmeyer FFA plant sales
Valmeyer FFA plant sales
On Saturday, May 22 from 9 a.m. to noon the Valmeyer FFA greenhouse will have hanging baskets, flowering and vegetable bedding plants for sale. Call 618-935-2100 ext. 102 for more information.
PdR Free Food Box Giveaway Day
PdR Free Food Box Giveaway Day
This Saturday, May 22 is Free Food Box Giveaway Day at Prairie du Rocher Park from 10 a.m. until the boxes are gone. First come, first serve, and all are welcome. Visit Prairie du Rocher Chamber of Commerce on Facebook for more information.
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Holy Cross Lutheran Church chicken dinner
Holy Cross Lutheran Church chicken dinner
Holy Cross Lutheran Church will be having a carry-out chicken dinner from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 23 with chicken, mashed potatoes, corn and green beans.
Chicken Dinner – Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Wartburg
Chicken Dinner – Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Wartburg
Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Wartburg will host a Drive-Thru chicken dinner from 11am - 2:30pm on Sunday May 23. Chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, and green beans will be served in carryout form only.
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Memorial Day programs
Memorial Day programs
There are a number of programs planned in observance of Memorial Day this Monday, May 31. Waterloo American Legion Post 747 and Waterloo VFW Post 6504 will use the Monroe County Courthouse grounds from 11 a.m. to noon for its annual Memorial Day program. This year’s observance will be COVID abbreviated with a shortened program,…