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World’s Greatest Rummage Sale | CHS
World’s Greatest Rummage Sale | CHS
The Columbia High School After Prom Committee will host the “World’s Greatest Rummage Sale” from 8 a.m. to noon April 7, at the school. Items for sale will include furniture, toys, children’s clothing, electronics, computers, home decor, clothing, sporting goods and more. All proceeds benefit after-prom events. Call 281-2580 for more info.
Test Drive and BBQ Event | Gibault Men’s Club
Test Drive and BBQ Event | Gibault Men’s Club
The Gibault Catholic High School Men’s Club will host a barbecue and Ford test drive event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 7. Sunset Ford of Waterloo will donate up to $6,000 for test drives. The Men’s Club will also sell barbecue burgers, brats and hot dogs throughout the event.
Tea Party | Waterloo VFW
Tea Party | Waterloo VFW
The Waterloo VFW Auxiliary is hosting its annual Tea Party this Saturday, April 7, at 11:30 a.m. A donation of $15 per person is suggested, with proceeds to benefit veterans programs. Call 939-4135 to reserve a table. The guest speaker for this event will be Konrad Faries.
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‘Kaskaskia-Illinois’ First State Capitol’ by Darrell Duensing
‘Kaskaskia-Illinois’ First State Capitol’ by Darrell Duensing
April 8, 2018, Kaskaskia – “Illinois’ First State Capitol” by Darrell Duensing, 1:30 pm, Monroe County History Museum, 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL. Our presenter assumes the identity of “A Resident living in Kaskaskia around 1817” in period dress to share with us historical information, events and experiences as Kaskaskia is slated to become the…
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Republican Dinner Dance | Hecker Community Center
Republican Dinner Dance | Hecker Community Center
The Monroe County Republican Central Committee is hosting a Chicken and Beer Dance and Meet the Candidates event this Thursday, April 12, at Hecker Community Center. The event starts at 5:30 p.m., with scholarships awarded, live music and dancing. Cost is $20 per person, which includes fried chicken, fries, cole slaw, dessert, soda, beer, coffee,…
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City Wide Yard Sale | City of Columbia
Columbia’s City-Wide Yard Sale and Recycling Day takes place Friday and Saturday, April 13-14. A yard sale directory will be available starting April 10 at www.ColumbiaIllinois.com or at the City Hall clerk’s office. There will be more than 100 yard sales featuring gadgets, toys, furniture, appliances and just about anything else you can imagine. As…
‘An Inspector Calls’ | MASC
‘An Inspector Calls’ | MASC
Monroe Actors Stage Company will present "An Inspector Calls" with performances this and next Friday through Sunday at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Waterloo. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. At first, the suspense makes the audience think this play is a drawing room murder mystery, very typical…
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City Wide Yard Sale | City of Columbia
Columbia’s City-Wide Yard Sale and Recycling Day takes place Friday and Saturday, April 13-14. A yard sale directory will be available starting April 10 at www.ColumbiaIllinois.com or at the City Hall clerk’s office. There will be more than 100 yard sales featuring gadgets, toys, furniture, appliances and just about anything else you can imagine. As…
Spring Wildflower Walk | Clifftop
Spring Wildflower Walk | Clifftop
Clifftop will host a spring wildflower walk from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Salt Lick Point Land and Water Reserve. The event is free and open to the public.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle | Columbia High School
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle | Columbia High School
Columbia’s Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Day takes place Saturday, April 14, in the Columbia High School parking lot. There will be more than 100 yard sales featuring gadgets, toys, furniture, appliances and just about anything else you can imagine. As part of the event, the annual "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" event will be from 10 a.m. to…
Sheep and Craft Festival | Monroe County Fairgrounds
Sheep and Craft Festival | Monroe County Fairgrounds
The 32nd annual Southern Illinois Sheep and Craft Festival takes place Saturday, April 14, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Waterloo. A lamb lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring lamb chops, leg of lamb, lamb burgers and lamb brats. Pre-packaged cuts of lamb are also available to purchase. The show and…
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Quilt Bingo | Prairie du Rocher
Hosted by Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, a quilt and cash bingo event takes place this Sunday, April 15, at the Prairie du Rocher American Legion Hall. Lunch is served starting at 11 a.m., with bingo beginning at 1 p.m.
Millstadt Tin Man 5K and Half Marathon
Millstadt Tin Man 5K and Half Marathon
The Millstadt Tin Man 5K and Half Marathon is 8 a.m. this Sunday. The course will begin on Kalbfleisch Street off North Polk Street in downtown Millstadt and will be out and back for both distances. For each race, the top three overall winners and the top three finishers in each division will receive awards.…
‘An Inspector Calls’ | MASC
‘An Inspector Calls’ | MASC
Monroe Actors Stage Company will present "An Inspector Calls" with performances this and next Friday through Sunday at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Waterloo. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. At first, the suspense makes the audience think this play is a drawing room murder mystery, very typical…
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Monroe County Democrats Annual Dinner | Turner Hall
Monroe County Democrats Annual Dinner | Turner Hall
Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza and former U.S. Congressman Glenn Poshard are among the guest speakers at the Monroe County Democrats’ Annual Dinner and Silent Auction set for this Thursday, April 19, at Turner Hall in Columbia. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour, appetizers and live music. The dinner program begins…
Genealogical Society Meeting | Morrison-Talbott Library
Genealogical Society Meeting | Morrison-Talbott Library
The Monroe County Genealogical Society hosts its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 19, at Morrison-Talbott Library in Waterloo. Sarah Cato, a descendant of William Merriman, who was an early enslaved settler in Illinois, will present "The Early Days and Years of Illinois." She will present research on the history and chronology of Illinois…
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The Hoppers | St. Matthew UMC
The Hoppers | St. Matthew UMC
The Hoppers will perform at 7 p.m. April 20 at Saint Matthew United Methodist Church in Belleville. The cost is $20 in advance or $24 at the door. For more information or tickets, call 618-397-5994. The church is located at 1200 Moreland Street in Belleville.
‘Once Upon a Mattress’ | WHS
‘Once Upon a Mattress’ | WHS
The Waterloo High School choral and drama departments present the musical “Once Upon a Mattress” with performances set for 7 p.m. this Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the WHS auditorium. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults with kids ages 7 and under free.
Social Singles Spring Dance
Social Singles Spring Dance
The Metro-East Social Singles are hosting a "Spring has Sprung" Dance this Friday, April 20, at the Moose Lodge, 2425 N. Illinois Street, Swansea. The dance is from 7 to 11 p.m Cost is $7 for members and $9 for non-members. There will be a cash bar, free snacks, a 50-50 drawing and attendance prizes.
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Rummage Sale | St. Michael’s in Paderborn
Rummage Sale | St. Michael’s in Paderborn
St. Michael’s in Paderborn will host a rummage sale from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 21. All proceeds go to church improvement projects. There will be snacks and refreshments for purchase.
Rummage Sale | Gibault Mother’s Club
Rummage Sale | Gibault Mother’s Club
The Gibault Catholic High School Mothers Club will host their spring rummage sale in the school auditorium this Saturday, April 21, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be special deals from 1-3 p.m. Donations for the sale will be accepted through April 19. No large furniture, beds, exercise equipment, TVs or computers can…
Shriners Free Orthopaedic Screening Clinic
Shriners Free Orthopaedic Screening Clinic
April 21 — FREE Screening clinic for orthopaedic conditions — for Shriners Hospitals for Children. All children under the age of 18 are eligible. If you suspect your child may have an orthopedic condition, this free screening clinic is an opportunity for a local physician to evaluate your child and, if necessary, refer your child to…
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Chicken Dinner | Floraville Grange
Chicken Dinner | Floraville Grange
The Floraville Grange Chicken Dinner is 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 22. There will be a quilt raffle, baked goods and a country store. The grange is located six miles south of Millstadt on Floraville Road.
‘Once Upon a Mattress’ | WHS
‘Once Upon a Mattress’ | WHS
The Waterloo High School choral and drama departments present the musical “Once Upon a Mattress” with performances set for 7 p.m. this Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the WHS auditorium. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults with kids ages 7 and under free.
‘An Inspector Calls’ | MASC
‘An Inspector Calls’ | MASC
Monroe Actors Stage Company will present "An Inspector Calls" with performances this and next Friday through Sunday at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Waterloo. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. At first, the suspense makes the audience think this play is a drawing room murder mystery, very typical…
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Valmeyer Sports Hall of Fame Induction
Valmeyer Sports Hall of Fame Induction
The Valmeyer Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be at 7 p.m. May 5 in St. Mary’s Parish Center. The event is open to the public and there will be pizza, chips and salsa, wings beginning at 5 p.m. For more info, contact Nathan at 935-2100, ext. 204, or nmschooler@valmeyerk12.org.
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‘The Little Mermaid’ | Gibault Catholic High School
‘The Little Mermaid’ | Gibault Catholic High School
Shows begin at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. General admission tickets may be purchased at the door ($7 for students; $9 for adults).
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Women’s Conference | Hope Christian Church
Women’s Conference | Hope Christian Church
Hope Christian Church is the site of a women's conference this Saturday, April 28. Priscilla Shirer will lead in teaching and prayer at 8:30 a.m. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Cost to attend is $25 and includes lunch and snacks. For more information or to register, call 939-9089 or email hopewomensministry@hopeforhim.com.
Together We Stitch Quilt Show | ICS
Together We Stitch Quilt Show | ICS
The Friends in Stitches Quilt Guild presents a Together We Stitch Quilt Show at Immaculate Conception School on Metter Avenue 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 28, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 29. There will be demonstrations, a Quilts of Valor presentation, bed turning and more. With more than 100 quilts and lots…
Spring Shopping Bazaar | Garden Place-Columbia
Spring Shopping Bazaar | Garden Place-Columbia
Garden Place of Columbia is hosting a Spring Shopping Bazaar April 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Together We Stitch Quilt Show | ICS
Together We Stitch Quilt Show | ICS
The Friends in Stitches Quilt Guild presents a Together We Stitch Quilt Show at Immaculate Conception School on Metter Avenue 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 28, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 29. There will be demonstrations, a Quilts of Valor presentation, bed turning and more. With more than 100 quilts and lots…
Chicken Dinner | Camp Wartburg
Chicken Dinner | Camp Wartburg
Camp Wartburg’s annual chicken dinner is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 29, at the Negwer Family Center. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children and carryouts are available. Take a tour and register for summer camp while you’re there! Call 939-7715 for more information or visit CampWartburg.com.
Third Birthday Party | Philomena+Ruth
Third Birthday Party | Philomena+Ruth
Philomena+Ruth will celebrate three years in business April 29 with a party from noon to 5 p.m. There will be music, prizes, snacks and more at the 118 W. Mill Street shop.
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HCE International Night | Monroe County Annex
HCE International Night | Monroe County Annex
The Monroe County Association of Home and Community Education will host an Australian International Night at 6:30 p.m. April 30 at the Monroe County Annex. Lloyd and Betty Wacker, both retired Waterloo High School teachers, will serve as guest speakers. A light snack will be served. The public is welcome to attend.