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Memorial Day Ceremonies
Memorial Day in Waterloo The annual Memorial Day service in Waterloo takes place at 11 a.m. Monday, May 30, on the Monroe County Courthouse grounds. The keynote speaker this year is Major Timothy E. Petrov. His deployments include two rotations to U.S. Central Command, where he was awarded the Air Medal for combat missions over…
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Hecker Village Yard Sale
The annual Hecker Village Yard Sale is from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 10 and 7-11 a.m. Saturday, June 11. Visit hecker.illinois.gov for more information.
Ss. Peter & Paul Parish Picnic in Waterloo
Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church hosts its parish picnic at 204 W. Mill Street in Waterloo this Friday and Saturday, June 10-11. A fish fry takes place Friday with hamburgers and BBQ also available. A sit-down fried chicken dinner in the gym or carry-out takes place from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, plus burgers and BBQ…
Millstadt Fireman’s Picnic
The 151st annual Millstadt Fireman's Picnic takes place this Friday and Saturday, June 10-11, at Liederkranz Park. There will be carnival rides for children both nights and live music provided by the Ainad Drum and Bugle Corps, Black Top Boulevard and Alexandra Kay on Friday night and Bud Light Brigade and Top Gunz on Saturday…
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MCEC Annual Meeting
MCEC Annual Meeting
The Monroe County Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting is this Saturday, June 11, at the cooperative headquarters, 6132 State Route 3, Waterloo. Registration begins at 7 a.m., with breakfast offered from 7:30-9:30 a.m. and the business meeting/election at 10 a.m. Pre-meeting activities for members include a petting zoo, bounce houses and photos with a Clydesdale.
Maeystown Plein Air Paint Out
Maeystown Plein Air Paint Out
The annual Maeystown Plein Air Paint Out is this Saturday, June 11, from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. around the village. Anyone who enjoys painting in the open air is invited to attend. Registration will be held at the Preservation Society Mill and Museum from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Participants will receive a list of available painting…
Meet local authors in Columbia
Meet local authors in Columbia
Columbia Public Library hosts “Coffee & Cakes” with local authors this Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Metter Park. The day will begin with an unlimited pancake breakfast by Chris Cakes St. Louis at the library, 106 N. Metter Avenue. Tickets are $10 for adults or $8 for children ages 3-11.…
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Pastor Jones farewell at Hope Christian Church
Pastor Jones farewell at Hope Christian Church
A farewell party takes place this Sunday, June 12, from noon to 4 p.m. at Hope Christian Church to celebrate Pastor Darrell Jones and his wife Ellen for their 30-plus years of service at the church. There will be food trucks on site from noon to 2 p.m. There will also be bounce houses, face…
The Trophy Mules in Red Bud
The Trophy Mules in Red Bud
Corey Saathoff and Josh Kean of The Trophy Mules perform acoustic in the biergarten outside of Lieferbrau Brewery in RedBud, from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, June 12. Lieferbrau Brewery is located at 118 E. Market Street in Red Bud. For more information, go to: https://fb.me/e/2A5O3caAm
Free summer concert in Waterloo
Free summer concert in Waterloo
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, grab a bite to eat at a local restaurant, and sit back and relax while listening to music during the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Downtown Concert Series this summer. The free concerts take place on select Sundays from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the bandstand on the Monroe County Courthouse grounds. …
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Pop-Up Mini-Golf Event
Pop-Up Mini-Golf Event
Join the Millstadt Library for a fundraiser where we bring the Mini-Golf to Millstadt! Thursday, June 16, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Millstadt VFW Post 7980, come out to play mini-golf with your friends and family for only $5 per game! We'll also have concessions of hotdogs, pretzels, chips, and soda and…
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Dupo Firemen’s Picnic
The Dupo Firemen’s Picnic returns this Friday and Saturday, June 17-18, on the fire station grounds at 501 Columbia Road. Food offerings include BBQ and fried fish. There's a cornhole tournament on Saturday with sign-ups from 9-11 a.m. and an 11:30 a.m. start. Cost is $30 per team. A parade takes place at 5 p.m.…
‘Fiesta for the Strays’ at The Falls
‘Fiesta for the Strays’ at The Falls
Seats are still available at “Fiesta for the Strays” beginning at 5:30 p.m. June 17 at The Falls in Columbia. Join Helping Strays of Monroe County for some furry fun and to help provide life-saving care to animals in need and place them in loving homes. Dinner is served at 7 p.m. and will be…
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Top Shooters 20th Anniversary
Top Shooters, 531 Old Route 3, Columbia, will have an all-day celebration of its 20th anniversary of business this Saturday, June 18. There will be giveaways every hour on the hour, food and drink specials, dunk tank, promo tastings, face paintings and an Anheuser-Busch Clydesdale on site from noon to 2 p.m. Music begins at…
Farmers Market Scavenger Hunt for Kids
Fill out Scavenger Hunt sheet next time you visit a Farmers Market and return it to the Monroe County Farm Bureau to be entered into the drawing for a $10 Dairy Queen Gift Card. Entries accepted until June 30 by email, mail or drop off. Sheets and details available on the Monroe County Farm Bureau…
Dupo Firemen’s Picnic
The Dupo Firemen’s Picnic returns this Friday and Saturday, June 17-18, on the fire station grounds at 501 Columbia Road. Food offerings include BBQ and fried fish. There's a cornhole tournament on Saturday with sign-ups from 9-11 a.m. and an 11:30 a.m. start. Cost is $30 per team. A parade takes place at 5 p.m.…
ZION UCC – St. Joe BBQ at Rural King
ZION UCC – St. Joe BBQ at Rural King
The annual Zion United Church of Christ-St. Joe Summer BBQ takes place in the parking lot of Rural King in Waterloo this Saturday, June 18, starting at 10 a.m. Pork steaks, brats, hamburgers, hot dogs and sides will be available. Proceeds benefit church repair projects.
WPD Bags and Badges Tournament
WPD Bags and Badges Tournament
The second annual Waterloo Police Department Badges and Bags Tournament is June 18 at the Monroe County Fairgrounds. Cost for a two-player team is $50. Registration is at 11 a.m., with the games beginning at 11:30 a.m.
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Porta Westfalica Festival in Waterloo
Porta Westfalica Festival in Waterloo
The 40th Porta Westfalica Festival will be celebrated in downtown Waterloo on Tuesday, June 21, from 4:30-10:30 p.m. The New Hanover Deutschmeisters play from 4-6 p.m. The parade steps off at 6 p.m. from the Gibault Catholic High School parking lot and travels south on Main Street. The Bud Light Brigade will entertain from 7-7:30…
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Rummage sale at SPPCS
Rummage sale at SPPCS
The Mary & Martha Society of Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church is having its annual rummage sales this Friday and Saturday, June 24-25, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days in the air-condition gym at 217 W. Third Street, Waterloo. There will be special deals June 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Red Bud Fireman’s Picnic
Red Bud Fireman’s Picnic
The 93rd annual Red Bud Fireman’s Picnic returns June 24-26. The rides, food, games, music and more begin at 5 p.m. Friday. The big parade steps off at 4 p.m. Sunday. Visit the Red Bud Fire Department Facebook page for more information.
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Rummage sale at SPPCS
Rummage sale at SPPCS
The Mary & Martha Society of Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church is having its annual rummage sales this Friday and Saturday, June 24-25, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days in the air-condition gym at 217 W. Third Street, Waterloo. There will be special deals June 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Early voting at courthouse
Early voting at courthouse
Early voting for the 2022 primary election will be held this Saturday, June 25, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Monroe County Clerk’s Office in the courthouse, 100 S. Main, Waterloo. Election day is Tuesday, June 28.
Farewell celebration for Fr. Nick at ICS
Farewell celebration for Fr. Nick at ICS
A farewell celebration for Fr. Nick Fleming will be held at the Immaculate Conception School playground this Saturday, June 25, from 1-2:30 p.m. Stop by and wish Father Nick the best on his new appointment serving churches in Mascoutah and St. Libory. In the event of rain, the celebration will be held in the ICS…
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St. Augustine all-school class reunion
St. Augustine all-school class reunion
St. Augustine Catholic Church in Hecker is hosting an all-school class reunion this Sunday, June 26. There will be an open house beginning at 10 a.m., followed by Mass at 11 a.m. and a lunch meal in the Hecker Community Center at 1 p.m. Tours will be available with school items on display. The parish…
MASC presents “Moon Over Buffalo”
MASC presents “Moon Over Buffalo”
Tickets are now on sale for MASC’s fifth and final live theatre production of the 2021-22 season, the comedy “Moon Over Buffalo” by Ken Ludwig. “Moon Over Buffalo” will be presented Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 17-19 and June 24-26 at Capitol Theatre in downtown Waterloo. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m., with…
Red Bud Fireman’s Picnic
Red Bud Fireman’s Picnic
The 93rd annual Red Bud Fireman’s Picnic returns June 24-26. The rides, food, games, music and more begin at 5 p.m. Friday. The big parade steps off at 4 p.m. Sunday. Visit the Red Bud Fire Department Facebook page for more information.