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Full Moon Hike in Millstadt
Full Moon Hike in Millstadt
Heartlands Conservancy is hosting a Full Moon Hike from 8-9:30 p.m. May 5 at Stemler Cave Woods, 2200 Stemler Road, Millstadt. Attendees are asked to dress appropriately for weather conditions and wear comfortable walking shoes, with good tread. Flashlights or headlamps are recommended. Donations are accepted but not required. Registration is required at heartlandsconservancy.org/event/full-moon-hike-stemler-cave-woods.
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Flea Market in Waterloo
Flea Market in Waterloo
The 14th annual Waterloo High School Band Parents Spring Flea Market takes place this Saturday and Sunday, May 6-7, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds. The sales are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. There will be antiques, arts, crafts, clothing, jewelry, collectibles, quilts, woodworks, sports memorabilia and…
Pancake fundraiser in Dupo
Pancake fundraiser in Dupo
An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast fundraiser will be held from 8-11 a.m. May 6 at First Baptist Church of Dupo, 620 Godin Avenue. Proceeds benefit Dupo police officer Patrick Carrier and the family of Darryl Mantz. Carrier was injured and Mantz was fatally wounded during a Feb. 26 shooting incident in Dupo. The suggested cash donation…
Valmeyer Community Yard Sale
Valmeyer Community Yard Sale
The Valmeyer Community Yard Sale is this Saturday, May 6, beginning at 8 a.m. Maps will be available at Mike’s Service and Convenience the morning of the sale or on the Village of Valmeyer Facebook page.
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Fruehlingsfest in Maeystown
Fruehlingsfest in Maeystown
The Maeystown Fruehlingsfest antique and garden show is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 7, rain or shine. Discover unique antiques and vintage finds while enjoying spring in Maeystown. For more information, go to maeystown.com or 618-458-6660.
Bingo in Red Bud
Bingo in Red Bud
A quilt and cash bingo is May 7 at St. John the Baptist Parish Center, 519 Hazel Street, Red Bud. Doors open at 11 a.m. for lunch, and bingo begins at 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Newman Catholic Student Center at SIU Carbondale. For more information, call 618-282-3215.
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Columbia Public Safety Open House
Columbia Public Safety Open House
The Columbia police, fire and EMS departments will host their annual Public Safety Open House from 4:30-7 p.m. next Wednesday, May 10, at 1020 N. Main Street. The event is free and open to the public. Participants can check out equipment and vehicles and get important fire safety and crime prevention information. Hot dogs and…
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Dueling pianos in Waterloo
Dueling pianos in Waterloo
The Waterloo Athletic Booster Club is holding a “dueling pianos” event this Friday, May 12, at Sugar Spring South, 1365 Route 3, Waterloo. Doors open at 7 p.m. with music from 8-11 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance at whsathleticboosterclub.org, or by calling 314-401-7092 or 618-792-9518.
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WHS drama presents ‘Grease: The High School Version’
The Waterloo High School drama and choral departments will present “Grease: The High School Version” this Saturday in the WHS Auditorium. Shows are scheduled for 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. May 13. Cost for admission is $8 for students and $12 for adults. Children 9 and under are admitted for free.
Waterloo Piranhas record board unveiling
Waterloo Piranhas record board unveiling
The Waterloo Piranhas swim team will unveil its record board as part of its 50th anniversary celebration May 13 at the Monroe County YMCA-HTC Center, 9514 Caring Way, Columbia. Join past and present Piranhas from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for punch and cookies and to share some memories. Special shirts for this event may be ordered at…
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Firebird Fest in Waterloo
Firebird Fest in Waterloo
The third annual Firebird Fest returns to Waterloo on Saturday, May 20, beginning at 3 p.m. in and around the Monroe County Courthouse square featuring Pontiac Firebirds, food and music. The parade of Firebirds begins at 3 p.m. with radio station KSHE 95 and Columbia’s own DJ Lern broadcasting. Live music begins at 7 p.m.…
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Hecker Fire Department Picnic
Hecker Fire Department Picnic
The annual Hecker Fire Department BBQ and Tractor Show will be held beginning at 11 a.m. May 21 under the pavilion at the Hecker Community Center, 230 E. Washington Street. In addition to food and drinks, there will be a tractor show, pedal pull for kids at 12:30 p.m., an ARCH helicopter on site and…
‘Hawkins Hollow’ presentation at history museum
‘Hawkins Hollow’ presentation at history museum
Archaeologists from the University of Pennsylvania will discuss new excavations and discoveries at the Hawkins Hollow site, a 14th century Native American homestead located near Valmeyer. Learn more about the Native peoples of the surrounding area, the project’s recent work with the Boy Scouts of America, and the Hawkins Hollow site’s relationship to Cahokia mounds.
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Monroe County EMS 45th Anniversary Open House
Monroe County EMS 45th Anniversary Open House
Monroe County EMS is celebrating its 45th anniversay with an open house from 5-8 p.m. May 24 at its headquarters, 901 Illinois Avenue, Waterloo. Meet and greet first responders, tour emergency vehicles and experience a helicopter landing. There will be a food truck on site.
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Memorial Day programs
Memorial Day programs
Memorial Day is a holiday we as Americans take time to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. There will be several ceremonies to honor those who died in the area on Monday, May 29. In Waterloo, a ceremony will be held on the Monroe County Courthouse grounds beginning at 11 a.m. There will be…
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Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
The annual Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament is Thursday, June 1, at Mystic Oak Golf Course in Waterloo. Registration is at noon for a 1 p.m. shotgun start, followed by dinner and awards at 6 p.m. Cost is $500 per four-person scramble team. For more details or to register, call 618-939-5300 or email chamber@htc.net.
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Rendezvous at Fort de Chartres
Rendezvous at Fort de Chartres
The 53rd annual Fort de Chartres Rendezvous takes place this Saturday and Sunday, June 3-4, at Fort de Chartres in Prairie du Rocher. Events take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Rendezvous features shooting competitions, military drills, dancing, music, food, and traders of 18th century-style goods. The boom of cannons, smell of…
Full Moon Hike near Fults
Full Moon Hike near Fults
Clifftop presents a Full Moon Hike this Saturday evening, June 3, at Paul Wightman Subterranean Nature Preserve, 3325 G Road, Fults. Starting at 8 p.m., come out and enjoy a moonlit stroll along the ADA accessible trail, gather around a bonfire, roast a marshmallow, or make a s’more and enjoy the evening. No reservations are…