St. John United Church of Christ, 201 S. Market Street, New Athens, is hosting its annual Wurstmarkt and Country Store this Sunday, Sept. 27. The event begins 11 a.m. and continues until the food is sold out. Pre-order for drive-through or carryout by calling the church at 618-475-2947. Adults are $12 and children under 10…
Morrison-Talbott Library in Waterloo will virtually host Mathew Duman as he presents his “grotesque safari,” pictures of unique grotesques and gargoyles he captured from 10 universities around the country, including Washington University in St. Louis. The presentation will be Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. There will be limited seating available at Morrison-Talbott Library, as…
Valmeyer Community Yard Sale will be Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to noon. Maps of sale locations will be available at Mike’s Convenience Store the morning of the sales. A map will also be available on the Village of Valmeyer Facebook page. To submit a listing, contact Valmeyer Village Hall at 935-2131 by noon on…
The Illinois Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and local residents are partnering to host a Monroe County Out of the Darkness Experience this Saturday, Oct. 3, at Lakeview Park in Waterloo. The fundraising walk is from 9 a.m. to noon. The group will gather to support mental health awareness and suicide prevention.…
The Monroe County Republicans are hosting a candidate meet and greet from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at Dreamland Palace German Restaurant, 3043 State Route 156, Foster Pond. Candidates expected to be on hand include Lucas Liefer, candidate for Monroe County State's Attorney; George Green, candidate for Monroe County Commissioner; and David Friess, candidate for…
The Monroe County Democrat Meet and Greet location has been changed to Lakeview Park in the large pavilion and will begin at 4 pm. Food and drink will still be provided. Candidates in attendance will be Ray Lenzi, candidate for US Congress, Celeste Korando, candidate for Monroe County States Attorney and Duane Langhorst, candidate for…
Please come and pray for the Oak Hill residents and staff as they battle to get through this COVID-19 pandemic. Please bring signs of encouragement and stand outside their windows. Local clergy will be leading prayer. Thursday Oct 8th 11:00 AM.
The 2020 St. Louis Walk for PKD - Virtual with "10 days. One goal." theme is in full swing in rallying walkers and collecting donations. The Walk for PKD is a 10-day event from October 9-18, 2020. The Walk for PKD is your opportunity to put your passion to end PKD into action! As our…
The Monroe County Health Department said the Illinois Health Department will operate a mobile COVID-19 test site in the parking lot of the Monroe County Annex, 901 Illinois Avenue in Waterloo, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 10-11 and Oct. 16-17. "This is a drive-up site and no appointments are taken," Monroe County…
The sounds of Germany may be heard during Maeystown's Second Saturday and Sunday event this weekend. While exploring village business specials all weekend, live accordion music from The Sounds of Oktoberfest can be heard Saturday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Terry Thompson’s Bavarian Stompers will be performing at the village square from…
Explore Waterloo and Mill Street Treasures are hosting a sidewalk sale event in downtown Waterloo this Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participating merchants are Bloomin’ Diehl’s, Bountiful Blossoms, Chantilly Corner, The Clothes Line Boutique, Farm Girl Finds, Mill Street Treasures, Small Town Style and Waterloo Mercantile Co. For more information, email…
The Monroe County Health Department said the Illinois Health Department will operate a mobile COVID-19 test site in the parking lot of the Monroe County Annex, 901 Illinois Avenue in Waterloo, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 10-11 and Oct. 16-17. "This is a drive-up site and no appointments are taken," Monroe County…
The sounds of Germany may be heard during Maeystown's Second Saturday and Sunday event this weekend. While exploring village business specials all weekend, live accordion music from The Sounds of Oktoberfest can be heard Saturday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Terry Thompson’s Bavarian Stompers will be performing at the village square from…
To help offset some of the cost of needed repairs to the roof and air conditioners at Daugherty Public Library in Dupo, a drive-thru BBQ pickup fundraiser will be hosted by Dairyland, 501 S. Main Street, Dupo, on Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. They are also asking for tax deductible donations to…
The Illinois Department of Public Health will operate a mobile COVID-19 test site in the parking lot of the Monroe County Annex, 901 Illinois Avenue in Waterloo, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17. "This is a drive-up site and no appointments are taken," Monroe County Health Department Administrator John…
Monroe Actors Stage Company will produce “Merely Players” by Michael Leathers and directed by Matt Dossett this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17 and Oct. 23-24 in the Gibault parking lot. Show time is 7:55 p.m. and admission is by donation only. Reservations are accepted by calling 939-7469. More information can be found at masctheatre.org.
The Illinois Department of Public Health will operate a mobile COVID-19 test site in the parking lot of the Monroe County Annex, 901 Illinois Avenue in Waterloo, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17. "This is a drive-up site and no appointments are taken," Monroe County Health Department Administrator John…
Monroe Actors Stage Company will produce “Merely Players” by Michael Leathers and directed by Matt Dossett this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17 and Oct. 23-24 in the Gibault parking lot. Show time is 7:55 p.m. and admission is by donation only. Reservations are accepted by calling 939-7469. More information can be found at masctheatre.org.
Turner Hall, 211 E. Cherry Street in Columbia, is hosting a drive-thru only fried chicken dinner this Sunday, Oct. 18. Chicken will be served starting at 11 a.m. Orders may be called in at 618-281-5393. Cost is $10 per dinner.
Our Fall Soccer Camp is SAFE, educational and fun! It is for the beginning and recreational player looking to be a part of a small group, learn new skills, and play with friends. Sign up your player or sign up with friends and we will place them in the same group. Players will practice once…
Monroe Actors Stage Company will produce “Merely Players” by Michael Leathers and directed by Matt Dossett this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24 in the Gibault parking lot. Show time is 7:55 p.m. and admission is by donation only. Reservations are accepted by calling 939-7469. More information can be found at masctheatre.org.
There will be a Fall Fest at Mr. BBQ, 643 Ridge Road, Waterloo, this Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be vendors, food, music and trick-or-treating.
"Elizabeth Cody Stanton" by Barbara Kay in period dress. Elizabeth Cody Stanton was a leader of the women's suffrage movement in the 19th and 20th centuries. As we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of women voting, we should learn about the people who made it possible, Barbara Kay is a retired history teacher from St. Louis.…
Gibault Catholic High School is making a change to an annual fundraising event by presenting the Roaring 2020s Virtual Oktoberfest dinner auction, which will an online streaming event this year on Oct. 24 starting at 7 p.m. They are trying to help local businesses this year while we raise funds, so patrons can reserve dinner…
St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tipton, 5675 LL Road, Waterloo, will host a Drive-Thru Wurstmarkt this Sunday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The meal is $11 and includes pork sausage, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, sauerkraut and applesauce. Cash or check only, please. There will also be fresh meat for sale.
The Monroe County Clerk’s Office will be open this Saturday for early voting from 9 a.m. to noon. Also, election officials will be outside the courthouse to collect ballot envelopes from voters who want to drop off their mail ballots. Please use the circle driver on the east side of the building located on Market…
Monroe Actors Stage Company will be hosting a fundraiser on Halloween, this Saturday, October 31, from 1:00PM to 4:00PM at the Monroe County Courthouse bandstand in Waterloo. There will be four scenes for children to choose as backgrounds for their photo including Fall, Princess, Spooky and Superhero. The photos will be taken by a professional…
Columbia Public Library is hosting a drive-thru trunk or treat for Halloween this Saturday from 2-4 p.m. Families invited to drive through the Turner Hall parking lot until supplies last. Families will be required to stay in their cars to allow smooth and safe traffic flow. Masks are appreciated. Businesses, organizations or church interested in…