Join other outdoor and nature enthusiasts at the Butterfly Festival Sunday, Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Baebler Educational Farm, 4022 JJ Road, Waterloo. Activities include Monarch butterfly tagging, scavenger hunt, photo contest, face painting, pollinator habitat tours and more.
Join other outdoor and nature enthusiasts at the Butterfly Festival Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Baebler Educational Farm, 4022 JJ Road, Waterloo. Activities include Monarch butterfly tagging, scavenger hunt, photo contest, face painting, pollinator habitat tours and more.
September 28, 2019,1:00 - 4:00 P.M. - "The Friends in Stitches Quilt Club's Two-Day Quilt Show". Members will display many unique and creative quilts for guests to enjoy! The display will be in the Monroe County History Museum's Allscheid-Metzger Gallery located at 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL 62298. Members of the group will be present…
Stubbornfest 2019 will be Oct. 4-5 at Stubborn German Brewing in Waterloo. The party begins at 3 p.m. Oct. 4 and the brewery will be open from noon to 11 p.m. Oct. 5. Celebrate Oktoberfest with German bier, German food and German bands. Prost! Join Stumpy’s Spirits Oct. 5 in Columbia for their last Fall…
Monroe County EMs invites you to Learn CPR. Lean what to do in the event of a cardiac arrest. We will give you the tools to increase chances of survival within our community. We will be offering a free community event for the general public. The training is complimentary for individuals interest, space is limited.…
Stubbornfest 2019 will be Oct. 4-5 at Stubborn German Brewing in Waterloo. The party begins at 3 p.m. Oct. 4 and the brewery will be open from noon to 11 p.m. Oct. 5. Celebrate Oktoberfest with German bier, German food and German bands. Prost! Join Stumpy’s Spirits Oct. 5 in Columbia for their last Fall…
October 5, 2019, 1:30 P.M. - "It Was a Crime to be a German" by Barbara Kay. Historical actor Barbara Kay will portray her great-grandmother, Margaret May, a resident of southern Illinois who saw and felt anti-German hysteria a century ago. She will illustrate her presentation with photographs, newspaper headlines, and editorial cartoons of the…
The Waterloo Sportman’s Club is hosting its 30th annual Haunted Trail Friday and Saturday nights 7-11 p.m. beginning Oct. 11 through Oct. 26. This year’s trail features “The Vortex” and “The Pumpkin Express.” Tickets are $15 per person. Credit cards are now accepted and an ATM is available. Buses are welcome with free parking for…
The 10th annual Waterloo PumpkinFest takes place from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 12 on the courthouse grounds. Several vendors will be selling clothing, accessories, home decor, jewelry and more, with local businesses and community organizations hosting games for kids to play. Pumpkin-themed contests and activities are offered throughout the day, including…
The Waterloo Sportman’s Club is hosting its 30th annual Haunted Trail Friday and Saturday nights 7-11 p.m. beginning Oct. 11 through Oct. 26. This year’s trail features “The Vortex” and “The Pumpkin Express.” Tickets are $15 per person. Credit cards are now accepted and an ATM is available. Buses are welcome with free parking for…
Explore Waterloo is hosting an architectural tour of downtown Waterloo this Sunday, Oct. 13. The event takes place from 3-5 p.m., starting from the Monroe County Courthouse. Meet at the steps of the courthouse to join the tour. Featured buildings on the tour include the Monroe County Courthouse, Capitol Theater, Nickel Block, Hotel Block, Hopskeller…
Join the YMCA for a free community event providing a safe alternative to trick-or-treating this Friday, Oct. 18 6-8 p.m. The event features trunk or treating, costume contest, pumpkin decorating, a bonfire and s’mores, face painting, bounce house, free chili, hot dogs and hot chocolate, games, crafts and much more.
The Waterloo Sportman’s Club is hosting its 30th annual Haunted Trail Friday and Saturday nights 7-11 p.m. beginning Oct. 11 through Oct. 26. This year’s trail features “The Vortex” and “The Pumpkin Express.” Tickets are $15 per person. Credit cards are now accepted and an ATM is available. Buses are welcome with free parking for…
There will be a dedication for the Eagle Cliff Prairie Nature Preserve on Oct. 19 at 10 a.m, in front of the mausoleum at Eagle Cliff-Miles Cemetery, located at 7747 D Road in Waterloo. A bronze sign will be placed in front of the prairie in recognition of the work done in the area. The…
The Waterloo VFW is hosting its annual Wing Ding Dance this Saturday, Oct. 19. Doors open at 6 p.m., with dancing from 7-11 p.m. Wings will be served from 6-8 p.m. Carryouts are available. Cost is $5 at the door. Kids ages 10 and under are admitted for free. Music will be performed by Butch’s…
The Waterloo Sportman’s Club is hosting its 30th annual Haunted Trail Friday and Saturday nights 7-11 p.m. beginning Oct. 11 through Oct. 26. This year’s trail features “The Vortex” and “The Pumpkin Express.” Tickets are $15 per person. Credit cards are now accepted and an ATM is available. Buses are welcome with free parking for…
The Waterloo High School Band Parents have hosted a chili supper for many years. This year, they have decided to switch things up a bit. This Friday, at the last home football game of the year, the Band Parents are hosting a Chili Cook-Off. Prizes will be awarded to the best chili and best decorated…
The Waterloo Sportman’s Club is hosting its 30th annual Haunted Trail Friday and Saturday nights 7-11 p.m. beginning Oct. 11 through Oct. 26. This year’s trail features “The Vortex” and “The Pumpkin Express.” Tickets are $15 per person. Credit cards are now accepted and an ATM is available. Buses are welcome with free parking for…
Dreamland Palace German Restaurant in Foster Pond hosts a train show this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $3, with children ages 12 and under admitted for free. For more information, call 939-9922.
The Waterloo Sportman’s Club is hosting its 30th annual Haunted Trail Friday and Saturday nights 7-11 p.m. beginning Oct. 11 through Oct. 26. This year’s trail features “The Vortex” and “The Pumpkin Express.” Tickets are $15 per person. Credit cards are now accepted and an ATM is available. Buses are welcome with free parking for…
A 4-H STEM Spooktacular hosted by the University of Illinois Extension Office takes place this Sunday, Oct. 27 from 4-6 p.m. at the Monroe County Annex, 901 Illinois Avenue, Waterloo. This family-friendly Halloween event includes trick-or-treating for kids, “spooky” science activities, hot dogs, popcorn and more. For more information, call 939-3434.
Senator Paul Schimpf and Waterloo Mayor Tom Smith invite all to a casual conversation over coffee. Share your thoughts on community and legislative matters Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9-10:30 a.m. at The Vaults Workplace, 101 South Main St., Waterloo.