Eat at Applebee’s in Waterloo Sept. 8 and 15 percent of your bill will be donated to GRACE Adoption, Inc. Flyer can be downloaded by googling, “Dine to Donate for GRACE Adoption.” There will be some coupons at AppleBee’s on Sept. 8th or mention to your server that you want to donate to GRACE Adoption.

September 8,2019,1:30 P.M. - "Remembering the Grand Army of the Republic and Celebrating the American Legion's 100th Anniversary" by Ron & Mary Ann Hagenow. The Grand Army of the Republic was organized by Union officers and the Jacob E Gauen Post 563 was chartered in Waterloo in 1886. Find out how Jacob Gauen came to…

Magnolia Terrace will be hosting a car show from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday Sept. 8. There will be a complimentary BBQ lunch and live music by the Sofa Kings. A “Best in Show” trophy will be awarded with a participation prize for all entered vehicles. No RSVP is required. Contact Stephanie at 939-0500 ext.…

The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce concludes its concert series Sunday, Sept. 8 with Butch's Polka Kings at the courthouse square from 4:30-7:30 p.m.

In memory of fallen Illinois State Police Trooper Nick Hopkins, residents of Waterloo, Columbia and neighboring communities are invited to participate in "Light It Up Blue" from 7-10 p.m. this Monday, Sept. 9. Blue light bulbs will be available for purchase from 4-7 p.m. Sept. 5 and 9-11 a.m. Sept. 7 at the Waterloo Fire…

Monroe Actors Stage Company opens its 2019-20 production season with Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!" Performances take place this and next Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13-15 and Sept. 20-22, at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Waterloo. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $14 general admission…

The Village of Hecker is hosting a 125th Celebration Kickoff Dance Saturday, Sept. 14 at Hecker Community Center. The dance takes place form 8 p.m. to midnight with music performed by Freefall. Admission is $5 per person, with doors opening at 7 p.m. Proceeds from this event will benefit Hecker's Quasquicentennial set to take place…

Monroe Actors Stage Company opens its 2019-20 production season with Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!" Performances take place this and next Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13-15 and Sept. 20-22, at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Waterloo. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $14 general admission…