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Chicken dinner at St. John UCC – New Athens
Chicken dinner at St. John UCC – New Athens
St. John United Church of Christ - New Athens, 301 S. Market Street, will hold a fried chicken dinner at the church May 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until sold out. Carry-out and drive-thru are also available. Cost is $15 for adults and $8 for children 10 and under. The meal includes…
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Concord Presbyterian Church trivia night
Concord Presbyterian Church trivia night
Concord Presbyterian Church is holding a trivia night Friday, May 6 at its fellowship hall, 338 Covington Drive, Waterloo. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and trivia begins at 7 p.m. Cost is $100 per table, up to 10 players. Winners will receive $100 plus a $100 in gift cards to Bean Tree Cafe. There will…
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‘We Gotta Run’ in Maeystown
‘We Gotta Run’ in Maeystown
The “We Gotta Run” 5K, 10K and half-marathon (formerly known as Hoyleton Hike and Bike) will be held May 7 in Maeystown. T-shirts and mile-marker sponsorships are available. Email maeystownucc@gmail.com for more information. Register at raceroster.com/2022/57698/we-gotta-run. Proceeds benefit Hoyleton Youth and Family Services.
First Responders Memorial in Waterloo
First Responders Memorial in Waterloo
A First Responders Memorial to honor police, fire and EMS departments from Monroe County will be dedicated May 7 at 10 a.m. at William Zimmer Memorial Park, 730 Rogers Street, Waterloo.
Waterloo Optimist Club Beer-B-Que
Waterloo Optimist Club Beer-B-Que
The Waterloo Optimist Club’s Beer-B-Que competition is this Saturday, May 7, on Main Street near the Monroe County Courthouse grounds. BBQ tasting will be from noon to 4 p.m. Buy your tickets online at beerbque.brownpapertickets.com or in person (cash only) at Stubborn German Brewing Company.
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Electronics recycling at fairgrounds
Electronics recycling at fairgrounds
An electronics recycling event takes place this Saturday, May 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Monroe County Fairgrounds, 4177 State Route 156, Waterloo. People from all towns are welcome. There is no charge for computers, DVD players, laptops, microwaves, small appliances, exercise equipment, grills, lawn mowers, AC units, dehumidifiers, washing machines, dryers, stoves,…
Vintage Baseball Game in PdR
Vintage Baseball Game in PdR
As part of its yearlong tricentennial celebration, the Prairie du Rocher Community Foundation and PdR Athletic Association are sponsoring a Vintage Baseball Game between the St. Charles Explorers and Belleville Stags this Saturday, May 14 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church grounds. The game will be played by the rules of 1860, which means no…
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BBQ and Tractor Show in Hecker
BBQ and Tractor Show in Hecker
The Hecker Fire Department’s annual BBQ and Tractor Show takes place this Sunday, May 15, beginning at 11 a.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. There will be meat raffle tickets for sale. You do not need to be present to win. There will be a tractor show and pedal tractor pull for…
Doo-wop concert at Hope
Doo-wop concert at Hope
A group of local singers will take the Hope Christian Church stage at 6:30 p.m. May 15, performing a doo-wop concert of ‘50s and ‘60s music. Doors open at 6 p.m. with no tickets necessary. A free will donation will be accepted. There is no advance seat reservations.
Total Lunar Eclipse with Clifftop
Total Lunar Eclipse with Clifftop
Clifftop is hosting a Total Lunar Eclipse event at the Paul Wightman Subterranean Nature Preserve this Sunday evening, May 15. This event runs from 9 p.m. to midnight. The nature preserve is located at 3325 G Road near Fults. Drs. Michael Krawczynski and Ryan Ogliore of Washington University will cover aspects of the celestial event,…
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Columbia Public Safety Open House
Columbia Public Safety Open House
The Columbia police, fire department and EMS agencies host a free Public Safety Open House at the city's public safety complex, 1020 N. Main Street, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18. Attendees can meet emergency responders, watch an air evac helicopter landing, view emergency vehicles and equipment, and receive health, wellness and safety information. There…
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Millpond Maifest in Millstadt
Millpond Maifest takes place this Saturday and Sunday, May 21-22, at Millpond Brewing & Incubator, 308 E. Washington Street, Millstadt. The event will feature special beer releases, live music both days beginning at noon, and food from Millstadt Sister Cities and Pretzel Boys. Visit Millpond Brewing & Incubator on Facebook for more details.
Firebird Fest in Waterloo
Firebird Fest in Waterloo
Firebird Fest, the largest all-Pontiac Firebird show in the Midwest, visits Waterloo this Saturday, May 21, from noon to 5 p.m. A special Firebird Parade will roll into town at about 11:30 a.m., with more than 200 Pontiac Firebirds expected along the Monroe County Courthouse square. Buford and Bandit re-enactors from the famous movie “Smokey…
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Millstadt Tin Man Half Marathon and 5K Runs
Millstadt Tin Man Half Marathon and 5K Runs
Friends of the Old Millstadt Water Tower are sponsoring the annual Tin Man Half Marathon & 5K Runs on May 22, 2022. Both races start at 7:30 a.m. by the Tin Man at the intersection of South Breese Street and East Madison Street in Millstadt, Illinois. Post-race party will be held at Ott's Tavern in…
Book signing at History Museum
Book signing at History Museum
A book signing with Valmeyer native Capt. Lynn Rippelmeyer, the first woman to pilot a Boeing 747, takes place at the Monroe County History Museum, 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, beginning at 1:30 p.m. this Sunday, May 22. There will be a live reading from her book “Life Takes Wings,” as well as live music and…
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Run For The Wall
Run For The Wall
Overnight stop at Wentzville MO VFW post 5327 May 23rd 5:00 Columbia May 24th 08:45 – 09:30 450+ Motorcycle group passes by Just after JB Bridge. Be on the overpass of Levee Rd over I-255 (first overpass after JB Bridge) Bring Small flags, large flags and your patriotic attitude to support the mission. Annually in…
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Memorial Day Ceremonies
Memorial Day in Waterloo The annual Memorial Day service in Waterloo takes place at 11 a.m. Monday, May 30, on the Monroe County Courthouse grounds. The keynote speaker this year is Major Timothy E. Petrov. His deployments include two rotations to U.S. Central Command, where he was awarded the Air Medal for combat missions over…
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GLOW Waterloo Community Yard Sale
GLOW Waterloo Community Yard Sale
The Great Ladies of Waterloo host their annual GLOW Community Yard Sale in Waterloo on Saturday, June 4. The sale runs from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at participating Waterloo residences and in the City Hall parking lot. Sale maps will be available online at waterlooglow.com.
Maeystown Trash and Treasures Village Yard Sale
Maeystown Trash and Treasures Village Yard Sale
The annual Maeystown Trash and Treasures Village Yard Sale will be held Saturday, June 4, from 8 a.m. to noon. A map of locations will be available at the Maeystown General Store. For more information visit maeystown.com.
First Responders Appreciation at Outsider
First Responders Appreciation at Outsider
A First Responders Appreciation event will be held beginning at noon Saturday, June 4, at Outsider Tavern, 104 S. Market Street, Waterloo. There will be music along with burgers, brats and chips. All first responders eat free. Donations are requested from the public. All proceeds benefit BackStoppers.