Events

Monroe County EMS will be at the Waterloo Walmart from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 4-8 p.m. Dec. 10 collecting new, unwrapped gifts for Toys For Tots. Gifts can also be dropped off at any time at the Monroe County EMS base at the annex or at the Monroe County Courthouse. The last day…

A vendor event to support double kidney/liver transplant patient Brian Schmitt takes place this Sunday at the Waterloo VFW from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schmitt, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney disease in 2015, began dialysis this past January when his condition became end stage renal disease. He was approved for a transplant…

St. Boniface Parish in Evansville will host its 11th annual Christmas Celebration Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Parish Center located behind the church. The festivities begin with a homemade chicken and dumplings dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; adults are $9.50, children under 12 are $4.50, and three and under are free. Dine-in or…

Ho! Ho! Ho! The city of Columbia is proud to once again sponsor “Visit with Santa” at the Shoemaker School House, 6 Gall Road on Dec. 9-10, and 16-17 from 1-4 p.m. Santa will visit with children and pose for pictures. (Bring your own camera.) Children can make a craft and also take home a…

Waterloo High School presents its annual Christmas Madrigal Dinner this Saturday and Sunday in the cafeteria and auditorium. Performances are set for 5:45 p.m. Saturday and 1:45 p.m. Sunday.

The Christmas Tree Walk returns to The Beacon in Waterloo this Friday through Sunda, Dec. 8-10, from 5 to 9 p.m.  Several Christmas tree vignettes and other holiday displays will be featured inside The Beacon, which is located at 718 N. Market Street. Other activities as part of the walk include a model train display,…

The Valmeyer Community Chorus will present a concert, “Sing A Song of Christmas” at 6 p.m. this Sunday at St. John United Church of Christ in Valmeyer. The 43-member chorus will sing holiday favorites and include a guest performance by The Band Room Brass featuring familiar Christmas tunes.  Both the chorus and the band are…

St. Matthew United Methodist Church, located at 1200 Moreland Drive in Belleville, presents a holiday program titled "The Glory of Christmas" this Sunday and Monday, Dec. 10-11. The program starts at 7 p.m. both nights.  Each year during the Christmas season, the church's sanctuary choir, orchestra, and drama ministry combine to present "The Glory of…

St. Matthew United Methodist Church, located at 1200 Moreland Drive in Belleville, presents a holiday program titled "The Glory of Christmas" this Sunday and Monday, Dec. 10-11. The program starts at 7 p.m. both nights.  Each year during the Christmas season, the church's sanctuary choir, orchestra, and drama ministry combine to present "The Glory of…