St. Johns UCC, 301 South Market St., New Athens, is having a wurstmarkt and country store Sept. 29 The country store is open Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon. The all you care to eat wurstmarkt is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring whole hog pork sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, green beans, desserts and…
American Legion Post 581 in Columbia will host a Wurstmarkt from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 29. The event features all-you-can-eat whole-hog sausage from Miller’s Meat Market, mashed potatoes, kraut, vegetables, applesauce, bread and desserts. The event is in memory of the late Earl Kopp. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children…
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.
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…
The Valmeyer American Legion Post 901 will have something for everyone during the Oct. 5 village yard sale. Come see them starting at 8 a.m. Proceeds will be used for local programs.
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.…
The Columbia Public Library is holding a fall job fair Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. All job seekers are welcome. Representatives from Budnick Converting, elitestaffing, United States Census 2020, Mobile On the Run - Waterloo, Integrity Healthcare of Columbia, Burger King, Garden Place Senior Living, Rural King and Historic Main Street Association (volunteer…
Celebrate everything Fall at Columbia’s FestiFall Oct. 6 from 1-6 p.m. Enjoy music by Smash Band St. Louis, inflatables, Upper Limits rock climbing spire, lots of activities for the kids in the Kid Zone, unique merchandise and craft vendors, food and drink vendors and more. Invite your friends and family, set up your lawn chairs…
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 annual Fall BBQ will take place on the Rural King parking lot in Waterloo. Serving from 10am until it is gone. Pork steak plates & sandwiches, hamburgers & hot dogs all served with choice of sides - potato salad, baked beans or slaw.
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…
Clay artist Nancy Weck of Columbia will be among nearly 60 artists expected to be on hand at the 16th annual Art in the Park event at Lindendale Park in Highland this weekend. Hours are Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. At…
This Sunday, Oct. 13, the village of Maeystown hosts its 39th annual Oktoberfest featuring arts, crafts, antiques and food from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. along the creek behind its 1859 rock mill and museum. More than 60 arts, crafts, antique booths and food stands will be featured. Vendors will include, woodworking, jewelry, rugs, handmade…
Clay artist Nancy Weck of Columbia will be among nearly 60 artists expected to be on hand at the 16th annual Art in the Park event at Lindendale Park in Highland this weekend. Hours are Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. At…
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…
Friday Oct. 18, 2019 Help raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Fighting Blood Cancers by joining us for this special evening, where you can enjoy a delightful dinner and open bar all while sharing some laughs with friends. During dinner you will be highly entertained with an interactive murder mystery all thanks…
The Valmeyer Knights of Columbus will be holding a fish fry 4-8 p.m. Oct. 18 at St. Mary’s Church hall, 116 W. Woodland Ridge. Cod plates or shrimp plates include two sides or get fish by the pound. Carryouts are also available. The full bar will be open from 4 p.m. to midnight.
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.
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 Dupo Park Committee is holding a fall festival Oct. 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring a chili tasting at 11 a.m., arts and crafts and music by Mikey B! at 11:30 a.m. plus other cookers, crafters and vendors.
Doors Open at 6 P.M. | Trivia Starts at 6:30 P.M. $100 per table of 8 Cash Bar | BYO Snacks | Limited Menu Available Silent Auction, 50/50, Mulligans & More Call to RSVP a table: 618-939-7125 ext. 16 or Email: childsworld@stpaulonline.org
Sunday Funday is an afternoon to spend playing board games and card games with family and friends. In addition to playing games, there are attendance prizes, a 50/50 raffle, an Envelope Lottery (in which you can win gift cards) and a snack and dessert bar. We will be raffling off a handmade quilt, afghan and…
Valmeyer High School presents its fall musical this Friday through Sunday, Oct. 18-20, in the high school gym. The musical “Bring It On” will be performed by VHS students. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7 p.m. The Sunday show starts at 2 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door. Cost is $5 for…
The staff at Mercy Therapy Services will hold a free balance screening to establish an assessment of your fall risk. You must be able to walk without the help of someone else with or without an assistive device. Results can be forwarded to your doctor. If appropriate, your doctor may choose to pursue formal therapy.…
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…
Trail Run course is a 10K starting at the foot of the Illinois Ozark Bluffs at Borsch Park in Valmeyer, IL. The first mile is on pavement with a gradual increase in grade as you pass mine openings quarried decades ago. The ascent up the bluffs begins near Rock City, an industrial park set in…
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.
Halloween Hi-Jinks are happening this Saturday in Columbia. Trick-or-treat at historic Main Street businesses from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be fun activities in the Columbia City Hall parking lot, with a costume contest at noon. Boo!
Holy Family Quilt & Cash Bingo will be held at St. James Gym in Millstadt Sunday, Oct. 27. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Chicken dinner is served until bingo begins at 1 p.m. For more information, call 337-4548.
The Columbia police and fire departments are hosting a Brat Stop to Benefit CPD Officer Jared Reddick this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reddick was recently diagnosed with cancer. Stop by the Columbia Volunteer Fire Department fire house for a brat sandwich, chips and soft drink for $5. All proceeds benefit Officer Reddick…
The Fort de Chartres Winter Rendezvous/Woods Walk shoot is Nov. 2-3. For more information, visit www.fortdechartres.us, email lcdbdfdc197@gmail.com or call 618-340-2928.
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.
Columbia American Legion Post 581 is the site of a Veterans Honor-Que BBQ and Beer Dance on Nov. 2. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. and music from Kentucky Strait and Boulderdash from 8-11 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person and include BBQ pork and chicken with sides, Anheuser-Busch draft beer,…
St. Paul UCC in Red Bud will be hosting a Trivia Night on Nov. 2 at Ratzkeller Hall, 1019 Veterans Street. The cost is $80 for tables up to eight. Cost includes five mulligans. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with trivia from 7-10 p.m. Cash prizes are awarded to the top three teams. There will…