Community Events
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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.
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Prairie du Rocher 300th Birthday
Prairie du Rocher 300th Birthday
Prairie du Rocher’s 300th Birthday Celebration takes place this Saturday and Sunday, July 9-10, in and around the historic Brickey Lot on Market Street. Food, drinks and commemorative “PdR 300” merchandise will be available. A vendor and craft fair takes place at the village park. The village library will host a quilt show. There will…
Fountain Fest
Fountain Fest
Fountain Fest is this Saturday, July 9, at Hank & Lilly’s Fountain Inn, 1912 Fountain Road, Valmeyer, beginning at 2 p.m. The event features several St. Louis-area original music bands, including Finn's Motel, Treeweasels and Dr. Fong & The Long Brothers. There will also be a food truck on site.
2 events,
Prairie du Rocher 300th Birthday
Prairie du Rocher 300th Birthday
Prairie du Rocher’s 300th Birthday Celebration takes place this Saturday and Sunday, July 9-10, in and around the historic Brickey Lot on Market Street. Food, drinks and commemorative “PdR 300” merchandise will be available. A vendor and craft fair takes place at the village park. The village library will host a quilt show. There will…
Free concert in Waterloo
Free concert in Waterloo
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Downtown Concert Series continues this Sunday, July 10, with a performance by Vintage Wine Bar House Blend from 4-30-7:30 p.m. at the Monroe County Courthouse bandstand. The concert is free for all ages.
2 events,
VBS @ Concord Presbyterian Church
Pilgrim's Progress themed VBS for ages 4-12. Dinner will be provided.
3 events,
New Athens Homecoming
New Athens Homecoming
The New Athens Homecoming takes place this Friday and Saturday, July 15-16, at New Athens Community Park, 101 N. Johnson Street. Food items include fish sandwiches, cheeseburgers, pulled pork, grilled chicken, onion rings, fried mushrooms and more. There will be live music both nights, with Miranda Bury from 6-8 p.m. and Broken Blind from 8…
‘Encanto’ – Movie Night in Millstadt
‘Encanto’ – Movie Night in Millstadt
This Friday evening “Movies At The Park” will be held at Elm Street Park in Millstadt, beginning at approximately 8:45. It will be a great night to see “Encanto”outdoors. With that, we respectfully ask everyone to be aware of where you park. There is no parking allowed on the east side of the 400 and…
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Prairie tour near Fults
Prairie tour near Fults
Clifftop hosts a prairie tour this Saturday, July 16, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Paul Wightman Subterranean Nature Preserve, 3255 G Road, Fults. Southwestern Illinois College biology instructor Laura Schaefer will lead a one-mile walking tour of the prairie, helping participants identify native prairie plants while teaching about plant adaptations and prairie ecology. Attendees are…
Car Wash for WCP
Car Wash for WCP
The spirited kids of Loo’s Little Listeners feel strongly that Waterloo should have a community pool, so they are hosting a car wash to benefit the efforts of Waterloo Citizens for a Pool from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 16 in the Waterloo Automotive parking lot, 622 N. Market Street. Search Car Wash for…
Smithton Summer Social
Smithton Summer Social
Presented as a fundraiser for the Smithton Commercial Club, the Smithton Summer Social takes place this Saturday, July 16, from 1-7 p.m. There will be live music, food, games, raffles and prizes, with several businesses serving as stops to get your event passport stamped. Completed passports are entered for the grand prize drawing of $500.…
1 event,
JV’s Downtown Bar and Grill ‘Grand Finale’ Celebration
JV’s Downtown Bar and Grill ‘Grand Finale’ Celebration
The recent sale of JV's Downtown Bar and Grill in Waterloo and subsequent retirement of Jeff and Denise Vogt will be celebrated this Sunday, July 17, beginning at 3 p.m. at 117 N. Main Street in Waterloo.
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Monroe County Fairgrounds work day
Monroe County Fairgrounds work day
There is still one more chance this Saturday, July 23, to help out at the fairgrounds. The final fairgrounds work day begins at 8 a.m. Lunch will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring necessary tools such as rakes, weed eaters, etc. For more information, email mocofair@htc.net.
Laura’s Native Garden Tour in Millstadt
Laura’s Native Garden Tour in Millstadt
Laura will open her .46 acre native plant garden for a tour. Learn about what native plants grow well locally, how to garden with nature and neighbors in mind and best practices for attracting native life to your yard. Meet at the east gate of the large fenced-in yard along South Jackson Street.