Events

St. Augustine Church in Hecker will host a cash bingo with a polka Mass at 9:30 a.m. and bingo beginning at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 11, at the Hecker Community Center, complete with fried chicken and sausage plates, attendance prizes, raffles, pot of gold and more, it’s an event not to miss. Must be 18 or…

Columbia American Legion Post 581 hosts its annual Veterans Day program in the legion hall this Sunday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. Chris Mace will perform pre-program music as well as such patriotic standards as the “Star Spangled Banner,” “America the Beautiful” and “Armed Forces Salute” during the program. Michael L. Fromme, a 50-year member…

Join Kaskasvia Valley Audubon Society for a visit with one of Illinois’ most expert botanists. Mr. McClain will introduce us to Limestone prairies, some of which occur in neighboring Monroe County. He will distinguish them from the true glades of the near southeast U.S., based on moisture, degree of slope, and types of plant communities.…

Maeystown hosts its “Frauenabend” Ladies’ Night Out this Friday, Nov. 16, from 5-9 p.m. Village shops and restaurants will be open for the event.  Select vendors will be available for a night of shopping, pampering, eating and fun for ladies of all ages. Complimentary carriage rides will be offered with luminaries guiding attendees to participating…

Monroe Actors Stage Company presents the Agatha Christie mystery “Witness for the Prosecution” this Friday through Sunday, Nov. 16-18, at the Capitol Theater in Waterloo. The Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinee is at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for seniors and students. They…

Area Scouts will pick up filled bags, boxes, etc. starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17. Have donations out on the steps by 8:30 a.m. (in a visable area). Several groups will be sent out to different parts of town. Attempts will be made to cover the area twice. If bags are not picked…

Sponsored by the Friends of the Monroe County U of I Extension, the Harvest Night dinner and auction takes place Saturday, Nov. 17, at Hecker Community Center. Doors open at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. Cost is $25 per person to attend. Auction items include a ladies watch, a battery operated child’s Gator…

Monroe Actors Stage Company presents the Agatha Christie mystery “Witness for the Prosecution” this Friday through Sunday, Nov. 16-18, at the Capitol Theater in Waterloo. The Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinee is at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for seniors and students. They…

The Waterloo VFW Post 6504 and Auxiliary presents “Memories of Elvis” starring Steve Davis and the Mid-South Revival on Saturday, Nov. 17. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the music set to start at 8 p.m. Opening acts include Shanna Fredrick as Patsy Cline and Thomas Hickey as Buddy Holly. Advanced general admission tickets are…