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…
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…
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.
There will be plenty of fun for all ages this holiday weekend at Borsch Park in Old Valmeyer as the Valmeyer Midsummer Celebration takes place this Saturday through Monday, July 2-4. Food items for sale will include burgers, brats, hot dogs, french fries, pulled pork, pork steaks, nachos, pretzels, pork rinds, kettle corn and ice…
St. Michael’s Catholic Church - Paderborn, 4576 Buss Branch Road, will hold its annual picnic and homecoming this Saturday, July 2, beginning at 3 p.m. An “all you can eat” fried chicken dinner will be served from 3-7 p.m. Quilt and cash bingo begins at 7 p.m. Call 618-473-2798 for more information.
There will be plenty of fun for all ages this holiday weekend at Borsch Park in Old Valmeyer as the Valmeyer Midsummer Celebration takes place this Saturday through Monday, July 2-4. Food items for sale will include burgers, brats, hot dogs, french fries, pulled pork, pork steaks, nachos, pretzels, pork rinds, kettle corn and ice…
The Millstadt Community Choir will perform a “patriotic concert” this Sunday, July 3, beginning at 7 p.m. at Zion Evangelical Church, 117 W. White Street, Millstadt. There is not charge to attend.
There will be plenty of fun for all ages this holiday weekend at Borsch Park in Old Valmeyer as the Valmeyer Midsummer Celebration takes place this Saturday through Monday, July 2-4. Food items for sale will include burgers, brats, hot dogs, french fries, pulled pork, pork steaks, nachos, pretzels, pork rinds, kettle corn and ice…
The 44th annual Columbia July 4 Celebration takes place Independence Day at American Legion Memorial Park, culminating with a large fireworks display at dusk. The Turners fish stand, Sons of the American Legion bratwurst, hot dog and pulled pork stand, Knights of Columbus hamburger, chicken breast and ice cream stand, and Legion beer stand and…
Boy Scout Troop 622 will hold a BBQ fundraiser Monday, July 4, beginning at 11 a.m. at the St. James Catholic Church Parish Center, 423 W. Madison Street in Millstadt. The troop will have pulled pork, brats, pork steaks, hamburgers and hot dogs available as sandwiches or plates with choice of two sides: potato salad,…
Morrison-Talbott Library, 215 Park Street, Waterloo is hosting a “Star Party” this Friday, July 8, from 8-10 p.m. The St. Louis Astronomical Society will be at the library to give a 45-minute presentation followed by star gazing. There will be several telescopes available for the group to use. This program is recommended for ages 10…
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 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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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.
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 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.
The Monroe County Fair will be held the week of July 24-31. The Monroe County Fair Queen and Little Miss Pageant begins at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 24. An Monroe County-only antique tractor pull begins at 6 p.m. July 25 followed by a farmer’s class and ITPA truck pull at 7 p.m. Monday. An open…
A trivia night to benefit the Dupo Police Department is this Friday, July 29, beginning at 7 p.m. at Main Street Abbey, 340 S. Main Street, Columbia. Cost is $25 per person, with 8-10 player tables recommended. To register or for more information, call 618-719-2335 or email andrea@mainstreetabbey.com.
The Monroe County Fair continues through July 31. The ITPA truck and tractor pull action begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 30. Midnight Music by Borderline begins at 8 p.m. FFA Fun Night will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 31, with the return of a fireworks display following at 9 p.m. For more information…
The Monroe County Fair concludes July 31with FFA Fun Night beginning at 6:30 p.m., with the return of a fireworks display following at 9 p.m. For more information and a full list of events, visit monroecounty-fair.org. See you at the fair!
Truth Church’s Back-to-School Bash is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m Aug. 6 at the Monroe County Courthouse Lawn, 100 S. Main Street, Waterloo. Bring the family for free backpacks with school supplies, free hot dogs, free snow cones, bounce houses, arts and crafts, a dunk tank and more. Find Truth Church Waterloo on Facebook…