The St. Louis Metro Polka Club is hosting a dance featuring Butch’s Polka Kings this Sunday, June 27 from 2:30-5:30 p.m. at Turner Hall, 211 E. Cherry Street, Columbia. The dance is open to the public and admission is $7 at the door. For more information, call 618-977-9102.
Join us for a Charity Car Show to benefit Juliana "Ana" Steger at West Park Bowl and Columbia City Saloon. 34 Classes, 50/50 Basket Raffles, and a portion of all food and beverage sales will be donated to the family. Registration is from 8AM to 12PM. $20 to show $10 to display. Dash plaques to…
A Pre-Fourth of July BBQ takes place this Sunday, June 27, at the Millstadt VFW from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., or until the food runs out. Call ahead to order at 618-476-1180.
The St. Michael’s Catholic Church Picnic is July 3 at 4576 Buss Branch Road in Paderborn, featuring a carry-out fried chicken dinner. Outdoor seating will be available from 3-7 p.m. Masses will be celebrated at 3:30 and 5 p.m. Quilt and cash bingo begins at 6 p.m. There will also be a raffle for cash…
Dupo’s Fireworks in the Park will be held at the Village Park on Sunday, July 4 from 3-9 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. Boulderdash will perform music from 4-9 p.m. There will also be food, drinks and games and the splash pad will be open.
The 43rd annual Columbia July 4 Celebration at American Legion Memorial Park begins 11 a.m. Sunday, July 4 and culminates with a dusk fireworks display. There will be plenty of food and beverages, live music, a washers tourney, a kids BBQ contest and more. The annual C.R.O.W.N. 4th of July Bike Parade is also back…
Do you like to help people and save lives? Then this volunteer role may be for you. The American Red Cross has a need for volunteers in your community. Join us online via Teams (or by phone) to learn the many ways you can help your local community at our next Virtual Volunteer Fair. During…
Canceled last year due to COVID, the Fults Men’s Softball Tournament will make its return July 9-11 in Hecker as part of that village’s 125th anniversary. Although it is a new location, there will be the same family fun atmosphere with a more accessible location. There will also be live music all three days.
The Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School Rummage Sale is this Friday and Saturday, July 9-10, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school gym, 217 W. Third Street, Waterloo. There will be end-of-sale deals July 10 beginning at 11 a.m.
A Red, White & Blue Dance takes place July 9 from 7-10 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 2425 N. Illinois Street in Swansea. Live music will be provided by The Shin Sings. Cost is $8 for members and $10 for non-members. For more information, call 618-566-2936.
Two events will highlight Maeystown’s Second Saturday and Sunday of July. On July 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors may stroll through the creekside garden of Cathy and Keith Weldon at 1109 Mill Street while enjoying lemonade and music by the creek. This evolving cottage garden is truly a gem. Carl Seavers and…
The Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School Rummage Sale is this Friday and Saturday, July 9-10, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school gym, 217 W. Third Street, Waterloo. There will be end-of-sale deals July 10 beginning at 11 a.m.
Monroe County Fair Association work days will be July 10 and July 17. Work begins at 8 a.m. both days and lunch is provided. For more information, contact Don Schrader at 618-401-8162.
A Phantom Festival takes place throughout Prairie du Rocher and Fort de Chartres on July 10 from 2-9 p.m. A trolley will be available throughout the day. There will be a 5K/fun run in the morning and music, storytelling, shopping, food and more all day with a famed “Phantom Funeral” at 8:30 p.m. For more…
Hoy Cross Lutheran Church of Wartburg will observe the 180th anniversary of its founding July 11 with a 9 a.m. worship service inside the sanctuary led by Rev. Dan Ostlund and featuring guest preacher Rev. Dennis W. Schmidt. A brunch will be served in the fellowship hall. New members will be honored during this celebration…
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Downtown Concert Series continues this Sunday, July 11 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Monroe County Courthouse Bandstand with music by the 144th Army Band.
The Columbia American Legion Post 581 Fish Fry is this Friday, July 16, from 4-7 p.m. The fish will be served carry-out only with a limited menu. Call 618-281-5556 for more details.
The Village of Millstadt’s “Movie in the Park” event is this Friday, July 16, at Liedenkranz Park off North Jefferson Street. Bring your family and lawn chairs and enjoy “Trolls World Tour” beginning at dusk.
ABES Estate Sales will hold a large rustic “primitive and Americana” sale this Sunday for the estate of Georgia Buettner Frierdich. The sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5853 Maeystown Road near Wartburg. Visit abesestatesales.com or call 618-977-8866 for more information.
Monroe County Fair Association Work Day takes place Saturday, July 17. Work begins at 8 a.m. and lunch is provided. For more information, contact Don Schrader at 618-401-8162.
The Hecker Fire Department Firemen’s Muster is this Saturday, July 17, at Back Street Wine & Dine, 310 E. Back Street. The event, canceled last year due to COVID, begins at noon and will help commemorate the village’s 125th anniversary. The village anniversary picnic and parade will be Sept. 4. Visit hecker.illinois.gov/parade or call Aaron…
ABES Estate Sales will hold a large rustic “primitive and Americana” sale this Sunday for the estate of Georgia Buettner Frierdich. The sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5853 Maeystown Road near Wartburg. Visit abesestatesales.com or call 618-977-8866 for more information.
Concord Presbyterian Church (338 Covington Dr.) is hosting Color Kingdom Vacation Bible School on July 19-23, from 5:30-8:00 PM. All Children, ages 4-12, are invited to a fun evening of crafts, games, snacks, and learning how to run the race with Jesus! If you have any questions feel free to call us at (618) 939-7116.
Clifftop Prairie Tours are set for July 24, Aug. 28 and Sept. 25 at the Paul Wightman Subterranean Nature Preserve. Enjoy the beautiful grasses and wildflowers of the restored prairie while learning about the ecology of the plantings on this guided tour. Clifftop board member and SWIC Biology Professor Laura Schaefer will serve as tour…
St. Patrick Catholic Church - Tipton is having its 32nd annual auction and chicken dinner Aug. 1 from 11-4 p.m. The church’s rummage sale will be from 7 a.m. to noon July 23-24 in the church hall.
SPLATTER LLC, a paint your own pottery and Art studio, is opening July 24th in Waterloo Illinois! Stop by and celebrate with us! Choose from a large variety of pre-made ceramics such as banks, plates, mugs, figurines and much more. Hang out at the studio or choose a piece to take home and paint at…
The St. Louis Metro Polka Club is hosting a dance featuring Dave Hylla’s Good Time Polka Band this Sunday, July 25, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. at Turner Hall, 211 E. Cherry Street, Columbia. The dance is open to the public and admission is $7 at the door. For more information, call 618-977-9102.
The Music at Metter summer concert series continues with a performance by Johnny Henry Band this Sunday, July 25, from 6-8 p.m. at Metter Park, 206 E. Legion Street, Columbia. The Doggie Mac’s food truck will be on hand and drinks will also be available for purchase. For more information, visit columbiaillinois.com.
With proceeds to support Zachary Wheat’s fight against cancer, a benefit bags tournament takes place this Saturday, July 31, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Waterloo. Check-in begins at 1 p.m., with the tournament to start at 2 p.m. This event will be held rain or shine. Entry fee is $40 for a two-person team,…