AUGUST Calendar of Events for Monroe County
COLUMBIA EVENTS
Sunday, August 2
Music at metter
Enjoy a relaxing evening with family and friends at Metter Park. The Morland Drive band, an all ages rock group, will play at 5pm, and at 6:30pm The Sofa Kings will hit the stage with blues, folk, country and classic rock. Food and drinks will be available, and don't forget a lawn chair or blanket.
Location: Metter Park
Event time: 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Music by Morland Drive: 5pm
Music by Sofa Kings: 6:30 pm
Cost: FREE thanks to our sponsors: Ron's Pharmacy & First National Bank of Waterloo
Friday, August 14
Columbia Daze
Carnival rides, games, and vendors. Advanced ride tickets available at Ron's Pharmacy. Music by Out of Focus begins at 8:00pm.
Where: Metter Park
When: 4pm to Midnight
Music by Out of Focus: 8pm
Cost: FREE
Saturday, August 15
Columbia Daze & Parade
Carnival rides, games and vendors. Advanced ride tickets available at Ron's Pharmacy. Historic trolley tours depart at City Hall; parade at 5pm begins at Bolm-Schuhkraft Park and travels south on Main Street from Temple to Cedar St.
Where: Metter Park
When: 4pm-Midnight
Trolley Tour Rides: 9am, 10am, 1pm, and 2pm
Music by Aftershock: 8pm
Saturday, August 15
Optimist club-5k/10k Run/Walk
5th Annual 5K or 10K Run/Walk
Where: Columbia High School
When: Registration begins at 7 a.m.
Race starts at 8 a.m.
Cost: See registration form
WATERLOO EVENTS
Monday, August 3
City council meeting
Where: City Hall
When: 7:30 pm
Monday, August 3
Public Hearing
Where: City Hall
When: 7:20 p.m.
Monday, August 10
Plan Commission Meeting
Where: City Hall
When: 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11
Sister Cities Meeting
Where: City Hall
When: 7:00 p.m.
Monday, August 17
City Council Meeting
Where: City Hall
When: 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 20
Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting
Where: City Hall
When: 7:30 p.m.
Monday, August 24
City Council Meeting
Where: City Hall
When: 7:30 p.m.
Friday, August 28 & Saturday, August 29
City Council Meeting
The Waterloo Homecoming is held annually the last Friday and Saturday in August on the Courthouse Square. The event features live music, carnival rides, games, and plenty of food and drink offered by local organizations. A parade is featured on Saturday with floats, marching bands, and other items of interest.
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