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.…
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.…
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…
Concord Presbyterian Church, 338 Covington Drive in Waterloo, will hold a rummage sale this Friday, Sept. 10, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit children’s missions in India. Visit concordwaterloo.org for more information.
Monroe Actors Stage Company’s 21st season begins with the political thriller “Watch On the Rhine,” which opens Friday, Sept. 10, and continues Sept. 11-12 and 17-19. All Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances are at 2:30 p.m. This drama shows us an idealistic German who, with his American wife and…
Rendezvous at Fort de Chartres is this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 11-12, in Prairie du Rocher. Opening ceremonies take place at 9 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. The event will feature a Flintlock muzzleloader shooting competition, artisan and craft demonstrations, 18th Century kids games, militia and military events, and period food, drink and music.…
Farm Girl Finds will host a “Furniture Frenzy” sales event this Saturday, Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 221 W. Mill Street in Waterloo. The sale will feature multiple, local artist coming together to sell their furniture. Visit Farm Girl Finds on Facebook for more information.
Marilyn Kinsella will be presenting the program "Legends of the Past". Marilyn will be sharing adventures stories about Native American cultures including Skunny Wundy and Whistling Tsonaqua. Sincerely appreciate Marilyn filling in for Lola DeGroff with a presentation also on Native Americans! The program will be in the Allscheid-Metzger Gallery of the History Museum at…
Historic Maeystown is hosting George Portz and the Friends of Bluegrass creekside concert this Saturday, Sept. 11 from 4:30-7 p.m. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an almost-fall outdoor concert. Call 618-580-5875 or visit Maeystown, IL on Facebook for more informaion.
Rendezvous at Fort de Chartres is this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 11-12, in Prairie du Rocher. Opening ceremonies take place at 9 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. The event will feature a Flintlock muzzleloader shooting competition, artisan and craft demonstrations, 18th Century kids games, militia and military events, and period food, drink and music.…
The Baebler Educational Farm, located at 4022 JJ Road, Waterloo, is hosting its Butterfly Festival this Sunday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities include Monarch butterfly tagging, butterfly, bee and native flower information, a scavenger hunt, coloring and photo contests, vendor booths, crafts, and the pollinator habitat will be open to explore.…
Monroe Actors Stage Company’s 21st season begins with the political thriller “Watch On the Rhine,” which opens Friday, Sept. 10, and continues Sept. 11-12 and 17-19. All Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances are at 2:30 p.m. This drama shows us an idealistic German who, with his American wife and…
Life Network of Southern Illinois is excited to once again be hosting their annual Life Day event on September 18th. This year’s theme is a “Taste of Fall” as attendees will be able to enjoy fall food tasting stations in addition to: 15/50 mile bike ride 1.5 hour motorcycle ride 2.2 mile run/walk Adventure trail…
A scenic 5K Walk/Run and Fun Run through historic Waterloo. Awards and Prizes for the top Male and Female runners. Top Finishers in each age group will receive Medals. All kids will receive a Medal. Attendance Prizes, Refreshments, and a Special Guest for the Kids! Post Race Party with Food Specials for Participants at Hopskeller…
The Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail Road Rally is this Saturday, Sept. 25 and will feature 12 historic stops beginning at Holy Family Church in Cahokia and ending at Prairie du Rocher for a celebration beginning at 6 p.m. and live music at 7 p.m. For more information or to register, visit kctrailillinois.org/roadrally.
Maeystown apple butter preparation will be Sept. 24-25 ahead of the 40th annual Maeystown Oktoberfest. A group will be on hand to peel and cut up apples inside the Maeystown Preservation Society Mill and outside under open tents Sept. 24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Help is also needed Sept. 25 from 6 a.m.…
Fast Fitness in the Loo is teaming up with NUMA Fitness on Sept. 25 to host a Hero Work Out Day for Elsa. NUMA Fitness, located at 6163 State Route 3 in Waterloo, will hold in-person and virtual workouts at 8 a.m. Fast Fitness, 405 Front Street, Waterloo, will hold in-person workouts at 7 a.m.,…
Enjoy the beautiful grasses and wildflowers of the restored prairie at Paul Wightman Subterranean Nature Preserve, 3325 G Road, Fults, 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…
The Columbia Aero Club will host a fly-in and drive-in open house this Sunday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Columbia Airport, 11563 Bluff Road, Columbia. The event will feature food, airplanes, classic cars and motorcycles. The club will also be holding a Fly-In at The Overlook Sept. 26 beginning at…
The 31st annual Festus Traditional Musical Festival, hosted by George Portz, will be held Sept. 25-26 at Larry Crites Park in Festus, Mo. The festival will be held from noon to 6 p.m. both days and features Bluegrass, country, Cajun, Irish, gospel, cloggers and Irish dance. There will also be a craft show, food and…
German bands and German bier in a German town will be the setting for Stubbornfest this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1-2. The event at Stubborn German Brewing, 119 S. Main Street in Waterloo, will feature music from various bands from 3-11 p.m. Friday and noon to 11 p.m. Saturday night. Find Stubborn German on Facebook…
Monroe County House of Neighborly Service is having benefit concert featuring Head East at The Falls in Columbia this Friday, Oct. 1. If you would like to purchase a table, contact Kelly Lerch at 618-980-0731, Jan Dudley at 618-340-2037, Tina Charron at 618-567-4602, or call the HNS Office at 618-939-8900. To purchase individual tickets, visit…
Farm Girl Finds is hosting “The Great Junk Hunt 2021” this Saturday, Oct. 2. A bus will leave the store at 8:45 a.m. for a thrifting bus party that will visit all the thrift store hot spots in the St. Louis metro area with snacks, games and giveaways during the ride. Locations will be announced…
German bands and German bier in a German town will be the setting for Stubbornfest this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1-2. The event at Stubborn German Brewing, 119 S. Main Street in Waterloo, will feature music from various bands from 3-11 p.m. Friday and noon to 11 p.m. Saturday night. Find Stubborn German on Facebook…