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Waterloo VFW New Year’s Brunch
Waterloo VFW New Year’s Brunch
The all-you-can-eat Waterloo VFW Post 6504 New Year’s Brunch returns from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, at 406 Veterans Drive. Brunch includes eggs, pancakes, potatoes, bacon, sausage, fried chicken, green beans and biscuits and gravy, cake, coffee and tea. There will also be a cash bar with holiday drinks including Bloody Marys…
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Imagination Weekend in Waterloo
Imagination Weekend in Waterloo
Morrison-Talbott Library, 215 Park Street, Waterloo, is hosting an "Imagination Weekend" this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 6-7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is an open house, free play event for children with a variety of sensory and educational opportunities to help foster their imagination. Parents will need to stay with their children. For…
Gibault Band Alumni Night
Gibault Band Alumni Night
Calling all former Rockin’ Hawks – The Gibault Catholic High School Band Alumni Night is Jan. 6. Alumni are asked to arrive at the school between 6-6:30 p.m. Contact Scott Ruppel at sruppel@gibaulthawks.com for more information.
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Imagination Weekend in Waterloo
Imagination Weekend in Waterloo
Morrison-Talbott Library, 215 Park Street, Waterloo, is hosting an "Imagination Weekend" this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 6-7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is an open house, free play event for children with a variety of sensory and educational opportunities to help foster their imagination. Parents will need to stay with their children. For…
Prairie du Rocher Twelfth Night Ball
Prairie du Rocher Twelfth Night Ball
The annual Prairie du Rocher La Guiannee Societe Twelfth Night Ball will be held Jan. 7 at the Prairie du Rocher American Legion, 509 Henry Street. After a two-year pause, this season’s Twelfth Night Ball is back, with a special musical treat. Since reviving this old custom in 1976, for most years an orchestra named…
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Blood Drive-Millstadt
Blood Drive-Millstadt
A Blood Drive will be held in Millstadt at the St. James Parish Center on January 11, 2023. Please help. A pint of blood can help
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Winter play at Gibault
Winter play at Gibault
The theater department at Gibault Catholic High School in Waterloo presents its winter play "The Curious Savage" with performances this Thursday through Sunday, Jan. 12-15. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Gibault teachers Arron Martel, Andy Skaer, and Mary Beth Babcock will take the stage as part of the…
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YMCA Kids Night Out
YMCA Kids Night Out
Enjoy an evening away while the kids play! We'll keep them busy with games, arts & crafts, sports, and a movie. Snacks provided. Register online at: gwrymca.org/programs.
Winter play at Gibault
Winter play at Gibault
The theater department at Gibault Catholic High School in Waterloo presents its winter play "The Curious Savage" with performances this Thursday through Sunday, Jan. 12-15. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Gibault teachers Arron Martel, Andy Skaer, and Mary Beth Babcock will take the stage as part of the…
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Open Books, Open Hearts, Open Minds
Open Books, Open Hearts, Open Minds
Morrison-Talbott Library, 215 Park Street, Waterloo, is hosting an “Open Books, Open Hearts, Open Minds” banned book fair from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. During this multi-session workshop, adult and young adult attendees will participate in facilitated discussions about specific books which have been banned and challenged at schools and libraries. During one of the…
Columbia Music Boosters Trivia Night
Columbia Music Boosters Trivia Night
Support Columbia Schools Music, Band, and Choir programming by reserving a table at the 2023 Columbia Music Boosters Trivia Night! Doors open at 6 p.m. at Turner Hall (211 E. Cherry St, Columbia), and trivia starts at 7. Bring your own snacks, and a cash bar will provide drinks. Tables can be reserved for up…
Winter play at Gibault
Winter play at Gibault
The theater department at Gibault Catholic High School in Waterloo presents its winter play "The Curious Savage" with performances this Thursday through Sunday, Jan. 12-15. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Gibault teachers Arron Martel, Andy Skaer, and Mary Beth Babcock will take the stage as part of the…
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WHS booster chili cook-off
WHS booster chili cook-off
The WHS Athletic Booster Club is hosting a chili cook-off this Sunday, Jan. 15, at the Hecker Community Center. Those interested in participating may contact Ed Luedeman at 314-452-3999 or by email at edluedeman@gmail.com.
Winter play at Gibault
Winter play at Gibault
The theater department at Gibault Catholic High School in Waterloo presents its winter play "The Curious Savage" with performances this Thursday through Sunday, Jan. 12-15. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Gibault teachers Arron Martel, Andy Skaer, and Mary Beth Babcock will take the stage as part of the…
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Monroe County Flood Risk Open House
Monroe County Flood Risk Open House
Monroe County's flood risk maps are being updated by the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA). FEMA, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and the City of Columbia invite all interested residents to the Flood Risk Open House on January 17, 2023.
Millstadt Library fundraiser at Millpond
Millstadt Library fundraiser at Millpond
The Millstadt Library is holding a Picture It! painting fundraiser beginning at 6 p.m. Jan. 17 at Millpond Brewing and Incubator, 308 E. Washington Street. Tickets are $25, and paints and canvas are included. Purchase tickets at the library, Millpond or online at ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/PictureItJan2023.
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VHS Athletic Hall of Fame Night
VHS Athletic Hall of Fame Night
The Valmeyer High School Athletic Hall of Fame will add three new members during an induction ceremony set for this Friday night, Jan. 20. Ronald Rohlfing (Class of 1968), Wayne Rohlfing (Class of 1974) and Kim McNiel (Class of 2001) will be inducted between the junior varsity and varsity boys basketball games in the gym,…
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KC free throw contest at SPPCS
KC free throw contest at SPPCS
Knights of Columbus Council 1334 in Waterloo is holding its annual free throw contest beginning at 10 a.m. Jan. 21 at the Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School gym, 317 W. Mill Street. All boys and girls ages 9-14 are eligible to participate and will compete in their respective age divisions. Participants are required to…
Millstadt Fireman’s Dance
Millstadt Fireman’s Dance
The annual Millstadt Fireman's Dance takes place this Saturday night, Jan. 21, at the Millstadt VFW, 200 S. Veterans Drive. Doors open at 7 p.m., with music performed by Freefall from 8 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $5 per person at the door.
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Glo Bingo in Columbia
Glo Bingo in Columbia
Columbia Fire Department Glo Bingo takes place Friday, Jan. 27, at Turner Hall, 211 E. Cherry Street. Doors open 6 p.m., and the first game starts at 7 p.m. Cost is $35 per player or $300 for eight players and a table reserved. Draft beer is included in the admission price. Attendees may bring their…
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Conservation forum at WHS
Conservation forum at WHS
The Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting its first Conservation Forum this Saturday, Jan. 28, at Waterloo High School. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with attendance prizes awarded and free lunch offered. Attendees can choose from several sessions geared toward farmers and non-farmers: • “Establishing Wildlife and…
Hecker FD Trivia Night
Hecker FD Trivia Night
The annual Hecker Fire Department Trivia Night is this Saturday, Jan. 28, at Hecker Community Center, 230 E. Washington Street. Doors open at 6 p.m., with trivia starting at 7 p.m. There will also be raffles, a 50/50 drawing and silent auction. Reservations may be made by leaving a message at 618-473-2597, emailing heckerfd@htc.net or…
Camp Wartburg Trivia Night
Camp Wartburg Trivia Night
The Camp Wartburg Trivia Night is this Saturday, Jan. 28, at 5705 LRC Road, Waterloo. Doors open at 6 p.m., with trivia starting at 7 p.m. A table of eight players costs $120, or $15 per player. To register, call 618-939-7715.
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Dupo celebrates 100 years of hoops
Dupo celebrates 100 years of hoops
Dupo High School will celebrate 100 years of boys basketball with special ceremonies planned at the school this Friday, Feb. 3. A social will take place in the school cafeteria prior to the junior varsity game against New Athens at 6 p.m. For more information, email dupoathletics@gmail.com.
Holy Name Society Euchre Tournament
Holy Name Society Euchre Tournament
The Holy Name Society of Ss. Peter & Paul Parish is hosting its annual Euchre Tournament this Friday, Feb. 3, in the SPPCS gymnasium, 217 W. Third Street, Waterloo. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the tournament beginning at 7 p.m. Cost is $25 and includes seven rounds of Euchre, soda, water and beer and…