The Brunch and Learn is a senior expo, designed as a casual, open-house-style event where guests can enjoy brunch classics while exploring senior-focused resources on health, wellness, physical therapy, and planning. Attendees are welcome to arrive at any time, connect with local experts, and gather information in a relaxed, informal setting. more info...
Celebrate community, connection, and a little patriotic flair at the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Stars & Stripes Annual Social!
This fun-filled evening brings together local business owners, community leaders, and friends for a night of great food, exciting activities, and well-deserved recognition.
Your ticket includes dinner, dessert, and our annual awards ceremony, where we’ll proudly announce the 2025 Community Service Award and Young Professionals Award winners.
Throughout the evening, you can:
- Purchase tickets for a chance to win our raffle prizes
- Show off your patriotic spirit in red, white, and blue or a colonial-inspired outfit for a shot at Best Dressed
- Enjoy relaxed networking with fellow professionals and community members
Evening Schedule
Doors Open – 6:00 PM
Social Hour – 6:00–7:00 PM
Dinner – 7:00–8:00 PM
Awards Presentation – 8:00–9:00 PM
This event is open to the public, so invite friends, coworkers, or anyone who loves celebrating our community.
Tickets: $45 per person
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
A lamb plate lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The plate includes a lamb chop, a shaved leg, a lamb burger, and a lamb brat, with 2 side choices. Pre-packaged vacuum-packed lamb cuts are available for purchase.
The show and exhibit area features a wide variety of sheep and wool craft items on display and for sale. Other exhibits will display live sheep, equipment, feed, health products, and more.
Other fun activities include Kids Corner, pedal tractor pull, judging contests, spinning, knitting, craft demonstrations, shearing demonstrations, and sheep dog demonstrations. more info...
Sponsored by Whiteside Station DAR
American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit
Monroe County History Museum
724 Elaine Dr.
Waterloo, IL 62298
April 22 - May 2, 2026
Schools by appointment only more info...
4/22/2026 -5/2/2026
Opens April 22 at 5:00 - 8:00 pm, April 23 - May 2 1:00 - 4:00 pm and 5:00 -8:00
