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on East 5th Street in Metropolis

Helping you get your errands done
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Metropolis and Brookport

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Caring for you and about you since 1975

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August

Tuesday, August 20

Storytime every Tuesday from 10:30-11:30 am at the Metropolis Public Library! No registration is required, and all ages are welcome! We will be having a story, craft and snack.

 

12P – The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis meets every Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 520 Ferry Street in Metropolis

5:30 – Metropolis Public Library – Board of Trustees Meeting -Third Tuesday of the month Basement of the Library – Open to the public.


 Wednesday, August 21

9A-3P – COPE Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – Mon, Wed, and Fridays  (618)524-3635. Please bring your Photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.


 Thursday, August 22

12P – The Rotary Club of Metropolis meets every Thursday at  Community Christian Church, 1150 Country Club Rd.

7P – Cancer Fundraiser Gospel – the 31st annual Cancer Benefit Thursday, at First Methodist Church in Metropolis. Featured group this year will be a return visit from 2023  by The Tribute Quartet from Nashville, Tenn. Tribute is back this year by popular demand!! This is a FREE CONCERT, an offering will be taken that evening for The American Cancer Society to benefit CANCER RESEARCH.


Friday, August 23

9A-3P – COPE Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – Mon, Wed, and Fridays  (618)524-3635. Please bring your Photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.

11A-3P – Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition – FREE Laundry Event – Super Suds Coin Laundry, 5th St. Metropolis – Come wash up to 3 loads of laundry on MCDAC


 Saturday, August 24

7A – 12P – Metropolis and Massac County Farmers Market – Dorothy Miller Park on East Front Street in Metropolis – the Park with the Lighthouse overlooking the Ohio River!

The Market offers a wide variety of goodies to start your weekend off right. Located at Dorothy Miller Park on East Front Street, the market boasts stunning views of the Ohio River.
Stock up on fresh produce, including sweet corn from Mr. Childress and refreshing Missouri watermelons from Mr. Verbarg. Satisfy your sweet tooth with an array of breads, pastries, and treats. Explore the market for beautiful plants, including garden plants, bedding plants, succulents, and tropicals. You’ll also find unique handcrafted items and more.Early Bird Drawing at the Market – Shop before 7:45am to pick up your ticket and enter – drawing is at 7:45am – Must be present to win – The Early Bird Drawing consists of an item from each vendor at the market – baked goods, plants and more
For more information on vending, message the Metropolis and Massac County Farmers Market Facebook Page 


 Sunday, August 25

 


August

Monday, August 26

9A-3P – COPE Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – Mon, Wed, and Fridays  (618)524-3635. Please bring your Photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.

7-8P – City of Metropolis City Council Meeting – Metropolis City Hall 106 W. 5th St.  – Upstairs  – City Council occurs on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month


 Tuesday, August 27

Storytime every Tuesday from 10:30-11:30 am at the Metropolis Public Library! No registration is required, and all ages are welcome! We will be having a story, craft and snack.

 

12P – The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis meets every Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 520 Ferry Street in Metropolis


 Wednesday, August 28

9A-3P – COPE Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – Mon, Wed, and Fridays  (618)524-3635. Please bring your Photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.

 


Thursday, August 29

12P – The Rotary Club of Metropolis meets every Thursday at  Community Christian Church, 1150 Country Club Rd.

6:30P – Extension Facilities Annual Meeting- Held at the Massac County Extension Office


Friday, August 30

9A-3P – COPE Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – Mon, Wed, and Fridays  (618)524-3635. Please bring your Photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.


 Saturday, August 31

7A – 12P – Metropolis and Massac County Farmers Market – Vendors may begin setting up at 6am – Check in with Kim Comer or Angie Lockard upon arrival. 7am to Noon – Dorothy Miller Park on East Front Street in Metropolis – the Park with the Lighthouse overlooking the Ohio River! Rain or shine – excluding “severe weather” To vend  email MassacFarmersMarket@gmail.com.

 


September

September

September

Sunday, September 1


Monday, September 2

9A-3PCOPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue – Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. (618)524-3635

6:30P – The Massac County Historical Society at Elijah P. Curtis Home meets the first Monday of each month at 405 Market St.


Tuesday, September 3

12P – The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis meets every Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 520 Ferry Street in Metropolis

The Metropolis Elks Lodge monthly meetings take place the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Except July, August and December only the 1st Tuesday. Members only can attend. Applications can be picked up at the Lodge or from a member.


Wednesday, September 4

9A-3PCOPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue – Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. (618)524-3635

1-3P – DAR – Daughters of the American Revolution – 1st Wednesday of each month – Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis St.


Thursday, September 5

12P – The Rotary Club of Metropolis meets every Thursday at  Community Christian Church, 1150 Country Club Rd.


Friday, September 6

9A-3PCOPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue – Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. (618)524-3635


Saturday, September 7


Sunday, September 8


Monday, September 9

9A-3PCOPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue – Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. (618)524-3635

9:30-11A – Garden Club – Metropolis Community Center – 900 W 10th St (2nd Monday of the month)

7-8P – City of Metropolis City Council Meeting – Upstairs at the Metropolis City Hall, 106 W 5th St – Metropolis City Council meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month


Tuesday, September 10

12P – The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis meets every Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 520 Ferry Street in Metropolis


Wednesday, September 11

9A-3PCOPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue – Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. (618)524-3635


Thursday, September 12

12P – The Rotary Club of Metropolis meets every Thursday at  Community Christian Church, 1150 Country Club Rd.

5:30P – Sons of the American Legion – American Legion 921 Market St – 2nd Thursday of the month

6P – American Legion Post 306 Meeting – American Legion 921 Market St – 2nd Thursday of the month

6P – Metropolis Lions’ Club – 2nd Thursday of the month at the Metropolis Community Center, 900 W 10th St. – Small Conference Room


Friday, September 13

9A-3PCOPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue – Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. (618)524-3635


Saturday, September 14

5-9P – 1st Annual Super Fast and Furries Car Cruise. All proceeds will go the Project Hope Humane Society a no kill animal shelter. Please join  in supporting this awesome event. There will be a photographer, dj and door prizes.


Sunday, September 15


Monday, September 16

9A-3PCOPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue – Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. (618)524-3635


Tuesday, September 17

12P – The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis meets every Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 520 Ferry Street in Metropolis

5:30 – Metropolis Public Library – Board of Trustees Meeting -Third Tuesday of the month Basement of the Library – Open to the public.

The Metropolis Elks Lodge monthly meetings take place the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Except July, August and December only the 1st Tuesday. Members only can attend. Applications can be picked up at the Lodge or from a member.


Wednesday, September 18

9A-3PCOPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue – Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. (618)524-3635


Thursday, September 19

9A – 12P – Cope Food Pantry Brookport Distribution – Christian Church building that is directly behind the Harry Statham gymnasium . Every 3rd Thursday of the month 9A-12P – (618)524-3635

12P – The Rotary Club of Metropolis meets every Thursday at  Community Christian Church, 1150 Country Club Rd.


Friday, September 20

9A-3PCOPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue – Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. (618)524-3635


Saturday, September 21

10A-12P – Cope Food Pantry Joppa Distribution – Civic Center next to Joppa City Hall. Every 3rd Saturday a month.  Please bring your photo I.D. and proof of Massac County residency. (618) 524-3635.


Sunday, September 22


Monday, September 23

9A-3PCOPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue – Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. (618)524-3635

7-8P – City of Metropolis City Council Meeting – Upstairs at the Metropolis City Hall, 106 W 5th St – Metropolis City Council meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month


Tuesday, September 24

12P – The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis meets every Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 520 Ferry Street in Metropolis


Wednesday, September 25

9A-3PCOPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue – Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. (618)524-3635


Thursday, September 26

12P – The Rotary Club of Metropolis meets every Thursday at  Community Christian Church, 1150 Country Club Rd.


Friday, September 27

9A-3PCOPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue – Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. (618)524-3635


Saturday, September 28


Sunday, September 29


Monday, September 30

9A-3PCOPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue – Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. (618)524-3635


October

October

Tuesday, October 1

12P – The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis meets every Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 520 Ferry Street in Metropolis

The Metropolis Elks Lodge monthly meetings take place the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Members only can attend. Applications can be picked up at the Lodge or from a member.


Wednesday, October 2

9A-3PCOPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue – Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. (618)524-3635

1-3P – DAR – Daughters of the American Revolution – 1st Wednesday of each month – Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis St.


Thursday, October 3

12P – The Rotary Club of Metropolis meets every Thursday at  Community Christian Church, 1150 Country Club Rd.


Friday, October 4

9A-3PCOPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue – Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. (618)524-3635


Saturday, October 5


Sunday, October 6


Monday, October 7

9A-3PCOPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue – Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. (618)524-3635

6:30P – The Massac County Historical Society at Elijah P. Curtis Home meets the first Monday of each month at 405 Market St.

7-8P – City of Metropolis City Council Meeting – Upstairs at the Metropolis City Hall, 106 W 5th St – Metropolis City Council meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month


Tuesday, October 8

12P – The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis meets every Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 520 Ferry Street in Metropolis


Wednesday, October 9

9A-3PCOPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue – Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. (618)524-3635


Thursday, October 10

12P – The Rotary Club of Metropolis meets every Thursday at  Community Christian Church, 1150 Country Club Rd.

5:30P – Sons of the American Legion – American Legion 921 Market St – 2nd Thursday of the month

6P – American Legion Post 306 Meeting – American Legion 921 Market St – 2nd Thursday of the month

6P – Metropolis Lions’ Club – 2nd Thursday of the month at the Metropolis Community Center, 900 W 10th St. – Small Conference Room


Friday, October 11

9A-3PCOPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue – Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. (618)524-3635


Saturday, October 12


Sunday, October 13


Monday, October 14

9A-3PCOPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue – Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. (618)524-3635

9:30-11A – Garden Club – Metropolis Community Center – 900 W 10th St (2nd Monday of the month)


Tuesday, October 15

12P – The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis meets every Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 520 Ferry Street in Metropolis

5:30 – Metropolis Public Library – Board of Trustees Meeting -Third Tuesday of the month Basement of the Library – Open to the public.

The Metropolis Elks Lodge monthly meetings take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Members can only attend. Applications can be picked up at the Lodge or from a member.


Wednesday, October 16

9A-3PCOPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue – Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. (618)524-3635


Thursday, October 17

12P – The Rotary Club of Metropolis meets every Thursday at  Community Christian Church, 1150 Country Club Rd.

9A- 12P – Cope Food Pantry Brookport Distribution – Taking place at the Christian Church building,  Please bring your photo I.D. and proof of Massac County residency. Foor more information contact COPE at 618-524-3635.


Friday, October 18

9A-3PCOPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue – Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. (618)524-3635


Saturday, October 19

10A-12P – Cope Food Pantry Joppa Distribution – Joppa Civic Center Remember to bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. Call (618) 524-3635 for more information.


Sunday, October 20


Monday, October 21

9A-3PCOPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue – Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. (618)524-3635

7-8P – City of Metropolis City Council Meeting – Upstairs at the Metropolis City Hall, 106 W 5th St – Metropolis City Council meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month


Tuesday, October 22

12P – The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis meets every Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 520 Ferry Street in Metropolis


Wednesday, October 23

9A-3PCOPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue – Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. (618)524-3635


Thursday, October 24

12P – The Rotary Club of Metropolis meets every Thursday at  Community Christian Church, 1150 Country Club Rd.


Friday, October 25

9A-3PCOPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue – Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. (618)524-3635


Saturday, October 26


Sunday, October 27


Monday, October 28

9A-3PCOPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue – Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. (618)524-3635


Tuesday, October 29

12P – The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis meets every Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 520 Ferry Street in Metropolis


Wednesday, October 30

9A-3PCOPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue – Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. (618)524-3635


Thursday, October 31

12P – The Rotary Club of Metropolis meets every Thursday at  Community Christian Church, 1150 Country Club Rd.

November

Metropolis City Clean-Up Week

November 11-15

November


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Saturday, November 2


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Tuesday, November 5


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Friday, November 8


Saturday, November 9


Sunday, November 10


Monday, November 11


Tuesday, November 12


Wednesday, November 13


Thursday, November 14


Friday, November 15


Saturday, November 16


Sunday, November 17


Monday, November 18


Tuesday, November 19


Wednesday, November 20


Thursday, November 21


Friday, November 22


Saturday, November 23


Sunday, November 24


Monday, November 25


Tuesday, November 26


Wednesday, November 27


Thursday, November 28


Friday, November 29


Saturday, November 30

December

December

Sunday, December 1


Monday, December 2


Tuesday, December 3


Wednesday, December 4


Thursday, December 5


Friday, December 6


Saturday, December 7


Sunday, December 8


Monday, December 9


Tuesday, December 10


Wednesday, December 11


Thursday, December 12


Friday, December 13


Saturday, December 14


Sunday, December 15


Monday, December 16


Tuesday, December 17


Wednesday, December 18


Thursday, December 19


Friday, December 20


Saturday, December 21


Sunday, December 22


Monday, December 23


Tuesday, December 24


Wednesday, December 25


Thursday, December 26


Friday, December 27


Saturday, December 28


Sunday, December 29


Monday, December 30


Tuesday, December 31