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.
The Floraville Community Grange will be the site of a Wurstmarkt and Countr Store pork sausage dinner this Sunday, Nov. 3 The Grange is located at 4165 Floraville Road, six miles south of Millstadt. Food will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with carryouts available.
The St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Smithton Quilt and Cash Bingo is Nov. 3 beginning at 1 p.m. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for sandwiches, desserts and refreshments. Bring your own covers!
The Jack Sauer Scholarship Fund Trivia Night takes place this Saturday, Nov. 9 in the Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School gym in Waterloo. The trivia starts at 7 p.m. Proceeds provide tuition assistance to SPPCS students. Jim Rudy, The Trivia Guy, will write the questions and moderate this event. Cost is $15 per person,…
The City of Waterloo is hosting a Veterans Day program Tuesday, Nov. 12 in the Gibault Catholic High School gym. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony in the cafeteria. This year’s program will highlight POW-MIA veterans. Waterloo was named an official POW-MIA City earlier this year. The city…
Monroe Actors Stage Company presents the holiday classic “It’s A Wonderful Life” this Friday through Sunday, Nov. 15-17 and Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 21-24 at the Capitol Theatre in Waterloo. All evening performances are at 7:30 p.m., while Sunday performances are at 2:30 p.m. The Nov. 21 performance is sensory friendly. The story of George…
The Waterloo VFW hosts “Memories of Elvis” starring Steve Davis and The Mid-South Revival this Saturday night, Nov. 16. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show starting at 8 p.m. Also performing are Shanna Fredrick as Patsy Cline and Thomas Hickey as Buddy Holly, plus special guest Trashy Trish. Cost is $15 for advanced…
Monroe Actors Stage Company presents the holiday classic “It’s A Wonderful Life” this Friday through Sunday, Nov. 15-17 and Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 21-24 at the Capitol Theatre in Waterloo. All evening performances are at 7:30 p.m., while Sunday performances are at 2:30 p.m. The Nov. 21 performance is sensory friendly. The story of George…
The Waterloo FFA Alumni All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast is from 8-11 a.m. this Sunday, Nov. 17 at the Waterloo High School cafeteria. The breakfast will feature pancakes, sausage links, scrambled eggs, milk, juice and coffee. The cost is $7 for adults, $5 for FFA students, $4 for children ages 6-12, and kids under five eat free.
November 17, 1:30 P.M. - "Darmstadt to Gold Fields": One German's Epic Success in America" by Gerald Perschbacher". In 1833 Johannes, age 10, of Hessen-Darmstadt, was filled with high hopes when he arrived with his parents in America. Months later, they settled in Illinois, near St. Louis, as pioneers in the Midwest. By age 24,…
Monroe Actors Stage Company presents the holiday classic “It’s A Wonderful Life” Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 21-24 at the Capitol Theatre in Waterloo. All evening performances are at 7:30 p.m., while Sunday performances are at 2:30 p.m. The Nov. 21 performance is sensory friendly. The story of George Bailey and all his good deeds has…
Monroe Actors Stage Company presents the holiday classic “It’s A Wonderful Life” Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 21-24 at the Capitol Theatre in Waterloo. All evening performances are at 7:30 p.m., while Sunday performances are at 2:30 p.m. The Nov. 21 performance is sensory friendly. The story of George Bailey and all his good deeds has…
Monroe Actors Stage Company presents the holiday classic “It’s A Wonderful Life” Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 21-24 at the Capitol Theatre in Waterloo. All evening performances are at 7:30 p.m., while Sunday performances are at 2:30 p.m. The Nov. 21 performance is sensory friendly. The story of George Bailey and all his good deeds has…
Monroe Actors Stage Company presents the holiday classic “It’s A Wonderful Life” Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 21-24 at the Capitol Theatre in Waterloo. All evening performances are at 7:30 p.m., while Sunday performances are at 2:30 p.m. The Nov. 21 performance is sensory friendly. The story of George Bailey and all his good deeds has…
You are invited to the annual Waterloo Lions Club “Share the Feast” Thanksgiving Day dinner in the Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School cafeteria in Waterloo. Serving will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meals can be delivered and carryouts are available. Reservations are suggested. Call 939-6867 for more information or visitwaterloolionsclub.org. Donations are…
House of Neighborly Service is hosting a book fair at the old fire station (223 S. Main Street) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Explore Waterloo presents the 38th annual Waterloo Christmas Walk this Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 30-Dec. 1. Shop at 13 local businesses and be entered to win prizes. Enjoy free carriage rides and visits with Santa both days and an outdoor Christmas concert Sunday. T The events take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday…
Great Ladies of Waterloo host their annual GLOW in the Dark Holiday Parade at 5:30 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 30 in downtown Waterloo. From Gibault Catholic High School, the parade will travel from Columbia Avenue to Main Street, continuing south to Mill Street and traveling west to Library Street. For more information, email waterlooglow@gmail.com or…