Due to COVID-19, Columbia is hosting its annual Music at Metter summer concert series virtually via livestream video. The next event features local band Silverback and will stream live from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, June 28. To view the concert, visit ColumbiaIllinois.com.
Columbia's Resourceful Organization of Women Networking is sponsoring a virtual Fourth of July Bike Parade to replace its annual Independence Day tradition for children due to COVID-19. Participating families may pick up activity bags filled with patriotic bicycle decorations, games and prizes at State Bank (1525 N. Main Street) or La Bella Rosa Boutique (109…
Delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Columbia High School will host an official in-person graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 this Sunday, July 12, on the turf multi-purpose field. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m.
The City of Columbia continues its virtual Music at Metter concert series with a live music performance by Fanfare this Sunday, July 12. The concert can be viewed on Facebook Live and also online at ColumbiaIllinois.com from 6-8 p.m.
Monroe Actors Stage Company is offering a series of free online workshops this summer funded in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council. The series begins July 13, and workshops feature presenters from New York City, St. Louis and Columbia, Mo. as well as Belleville, Columbia and Waterloo. A full schedule of dates…
Monroe County Christian School, located at 8730 Hanover Industrial Drive between Columbia and Waterloo, hosts an open house this Friday from 6-8 p.m. Meet teachers and administrators and see the classrooms and Curriculum. For more information on this event or the school in general, call 618-939-6227.
For virtual concerts, check out the Music at Metter online at ColumbiaIllinois.com. The next event features local band SteamRoller Band and will stream live from 6-8 p.m. this Sunday, July 26.
An electronics recycling event for Columbia residents takes place from 8 a.m. to noon this Saturday, Aug. 1 on McDannold Drive. Proof of residency is required and strict COVID-19 restrictions will be enforced. All electronics must be placed in the trunk or hatchback of a vehicle. Residents must stay in their vehicles, wear a mask…