2025 WMOK Community Events Listing

C.O.P.E. Food Pantry Distributions in Massac County

C.O.P.E. Food Pantry Distribution takes place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in Metropolis at 1013 North Avenue from 9am until 3pm.  Please bring your photo I.D. and proof of Massac County Residency.

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

–Joppa Distribution – 10A-12P – 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.

(618) 524-3635

– Monday, February 24, 2025

7p-8p City Council Meeting
106 W 5th St, Metropolis
Metro City Council

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– Tuesday, February 25, 2025

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

 

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– Wednesday, February 26, 2025

 

7am WMOK News Check
with Massac Memorial Hospital Wellness Wednesday! 

 

 

 

 

Following the 8am WMOK News Check, WMOK’s Community Affairs Program Coffee Break

Today’s Guest: Metropolis Police Chief Harry Masse

 

 

 

– Thursday, February 27, 2025

National Retro Day: 27

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

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– Friday, February 28, 2025

National Tooth Fairy Day: 28

Carnival: 28-3/8

 

 

 

Nifty Needles Group
Metropolis Public Library – 317 Metropolis Street – 
Fridays – 4:30pm-5:30pm

Shawnee Development Council Hosts Walk-In Thursdays for Community Support

WMOK (Metropolis, IL) – The Shawnee Development Council is excited to announce that Thursdays will now be designated as walk-in days for community members seeking assistance. This initiative aims to make services more accessible to residents without the need for prior appointments.

Each Thursday, individuals can visit the council and receive the support they need in a convenient, no-hassle setting. Those interested in utilizing this service are encouraged to bring all required documentation to ensure a smooth and efficient process.

The walk-in program reflects the council’s commitment to serving the community and addressing the needs of residents effectively. By eliminating the need for appointments, the Shawnee Development Council hopes to create a welcoming environment for anyone seeking help.

 

March Observances

American Red Cross Month or Red Cross Month

Credit Education Month

*Deaf History Month (3/13 to 4/15)

Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science & Engineering Month

International Listening Awareness Month

Irish-American Heritage Month

Music In Our Schools Month

National Caffeine Awareness Month

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

National Ethics Awareness Month

National Eye Donor Month

National Multiple Sclerosis Education & Awareness Month

National Kidney Month

National Kite Month (3/28-5/3)

National Ladder Safety Month

National March Into Literacy Month

National Nutrition Month

National On-Hold Month

National Peanut Month

National Pet Vaccination Month

National Social Work Month Link

National Umbrella Month

National Women’s History Month

Optimism Month

Play The Recorder Month

Poison Prevention Awareness Month

Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Quinoa Month

Sing With Your Child Month

Severe Weather Preparedness Month

Small Press Month Link

Social Work Month

March

– Saturday, March 1

*Hearing Awareness Week: 1-7
Iditarod: 1-16 (Begins on First Saturday)
*Meteorological Spring: 1 (Temperature)
*National Peanut Lovers Day: 1 Link
*Peace Corps Birthday: 1
International Festival of Owls Week: 1-3 (First Full Weekend)
National Cheerleading Week: 1-7
National Write A Letter of Appreciation Week: 1-7
*Return The Borrowed Books Week: 1-7
*Universal Human Beings Week: 1-7
*Plan a Solo Vacation Day: 1
Sock Monkey Day: 1 (First Saturday)
*World Compliment Day: 1

 

– Sunday, March 2

National Procrastination Week: 2-8
Shrovetide: 2-4 (Sun.Mon.Tues. before Ash Wed.)
Telecommuter Appreciation Week: 2-8 (Always Week that has Alexander Graham Bell’s Birthday 3/2)
National Consumer Protection Week: 2-8 Link (First Full Week in March. )
Celebrate Your Name Week: 2-8 (First Full Week)
National Dental Assistants Recognition Week: 2-8
National Schools Social Work Week: 2-8 Link (First Sunday thru Saturday)
National Words Matter Week: 2-8 (First Full Week)
Read an E-Book Week: 2-8 Link (Note: Read An Ebook Day is in Sept.)
Save Your Vision Week: 2-8 Link (First Full Week)
Termite Awareness Week: 2-8
Women in Construction Week: 2-8 Link (First Sunday thru Saturday)
Women of Aviation Worldwide Week: 2-9 (From Sunday before 3/8 to Sunday after.)
Words Matter Week: 2-8 (First Full Week)
Academy Awards: 2
*Dr. Seuss Day: 2

March

– Monday, March 3

Casimir Pulaski Day: 3 (First Monday in March) Link (Note: See also October 11)
*National Anthem Day: 3
Shrove Monday: 3
*Simplify Your Life Day: 3
National School Breakfast Week: 3-7 (First Full M-F week)

6:30P – The Massac County Historical Society at Elijah P. Curtis Home meets the first Monday of each month at 405 Market St.
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Tuesday, March 4

Benjamin Harrison Day: 4
*Brain Injury Awareness Day: 4 Link (Note: Brain Injury Awareness Week is in May)
*Courageous Follower Day: 4
Mardi Gras: 4 Link
*National Backcountry Ski Day: 4
*National Grammar Day: 4 Link
*National Sons Day: 4 Link
Peace Corps Day: 4 Link
( Historical 3/1/1961 by Pres. Kennedy. But observed on First Tuesday)
Shrove Tuesday: 4

 

Following the 8am WMOK News Check, WMOK’s Community Affairs Program Coffee Break
Today’s Guest:

 

12P – The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis meets every Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 520 Ferry Street in Metropolis
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– Wednesday, March 5

 

7am WMOK News Check with
Massac Memorial Hospital Wellness Wednesday! 

 

 

 

 

Following the 8am WMOK News Check, WMOK’s Community Affairs Program Coffee Break
Today’s Guest:

 

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

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– Thursday, March 6

Nametag Day: 6 (Thursday of First Full Week)
*National Dentist’s Day: 6

National Salesperson Day: 6 (First Friday) (Also in December)
*Oreo Cookie Day: 6

 

Following the 8am WMOK News Check, WMOK’s Community Affairs Program Coffee Break
Today’s Guest:

 

 

12P – The Rotary Club of Metropolis meets every Thursday at  Community Christian Church, 1150 Country Club Rd.
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– Friday, March 7

Employee Appreciation Day: 7 (Always First Friday)
Global Day of Unplugging: 7-8  (First Friday & Saturday)
*National Cereal Day: 7
International Festival of Owls: 7-9 (First full weekend)

 

Nifty Needles Group
Metropolis Public Library – 317 Metropolis Street –
Fridays – 4:30pm-5:30pm

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– Saturday, March 8

Genealogy Day: 8 (Saturday of First Full Week)
*International Women’s Day: 8
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– Sunday, March 9

Girl Scout Week: 9-15 (Always the week with March 12)
National Patient Safety Awareness Week: 9-15

*Barbie Day: 9
Check Your Batteries Day: 9 (2nd Sunday)
Daylight Saving Time Begins: 9 (Turn Ahead 1 Hour) @2:00 am) (March 10 to November 3)
Girl Scout Sunday: 9 Link (The Sunday in Girl Scout Week)
*Panic Day: 9

March

– Monday, March 10

International Brain Awareness Week: 10-16 Link
International Water Week: 10-14 Link
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Week: 10-13 Link

Carnival: 10-11 (Monday & Tuesday following Ash Wednesday)
*Land Line Telephone Day: 10
*Mario Day: 10
Fill Our Staplers Day: 10 (Also Nov.4. Always Day after Daylight Savings Ends)
Napping Day: 10 (Monday after daylight savings times)

Orthodox Green Monday: 10 (First Monday of Lent)
*Salvation Army Day: 10
*US Paper Money Day: 10

7p-8p City Council Meeting
106 W 5th St, Metropolis
Metro City Council

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– Tuesday, March 11

*Johnny Appleseed Day: 11
*National 311 Day: 11 Link
*National Find Common Ground Day: 11 Link Link Link
*National Promposal Day: 11 Link (Ask to prom)
Organize Your Home Office Day: 11 (2nd Tuesday)
*World Plumbing Day: 11 Link

 

Following the 8am WMOK News Check, WMOK’s Community Affairs Program Coffee Break
Today’s Guest:

 

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

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– Wednesday, March 12

*Alfred Hitchock Day: 12
*Girl Scout Birthday Day: 12
Registered Dietitian Day: 12 (2nd Wednesday)
*Working Moms Day: 12

– Thursday, March 13

*Good Samaritan Involvement Day: 13
*Ken Day: 13 (Doll)
*National Jewelry Day: 13 Link
*National Open An Umbrella Indoors Day: 13
Nutrician and Dietetics Technician, Registered Day: 13 (2nd Thursday)
World Kidney Day: 13 (2nd Thursday)

 

Following the 8am WMOK News Check, WMOK’s Community Affairs Program Coffee Break
Today’s Guest:

 

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

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

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

– Friday, March 14

World Rattlesnake Roundup: 14-16 (2nd Weekend)
Potato Chip Day: 14
*Pi Day (as in the math pie = 3.14159265 etc.): 14 Link
*Write Your Story Day: 14

Nifty Needles Group
Metropolis Public Library – 317 Metropolis Street –
Fridays – 4:30pm-5:30pm

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– Saturday, March 15

*Ides of March: 15
National Corn Dog Day: 15 Link (On First Saturday of NCAA Men’s Division. Usually 3rd Saturday)
*National VO Day (Voice Over): 15
Play The Recorder Day: 15 (3rd Saturday)
Save The Panther Day: 15 (3rd Saturday)
*World Consumer Rights Day: 15
Worldwide & National Quilting Day: 15 (Always 3rd Saturday)
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– Sunday, March 16

National Agriculture Week: 16-22
American Chocolate Week: 16-22 (Always 3rd Full Week) Link
National Animal Poison Prevention Week: 16-22 (3rd Full Week) Link Link
National Inhalant and Poisons Awareness Week: 16-22 (3rd Full Week) Link
National Poison Prevention Week: 16-22 (3rd Full Week) Link
World Folktales & Fables Week: 16-22 (Third Week)
*Freedom of Information Day: 16 (On or nearest to 16th)
*National Panda Day: 16
*No Selfies Day: 16

March

– Monday, March 17

Act Happy Week: 17-23 (Starts on 3rd Monday)
International Teach Music Week: 17-23
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week: 17-23
National Fix A Leak Week: 17-23 (3rd M-Sun Week)
National Fragrance Week: 17-23
Native American Awareness Week: 17-23 Link
Wellderly Week: 17-23 (3rd Mon-Sun Week)
*Campfire Day: 17
*National Slime Day: 17 (Nickelodeon)
*St. Patrick’s Day: 17 Link
Well-Elderly or Wellderly Day: 17 (3rd Monday)
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– Tuesday, March 18

LGBT Health Awareness Week: 18-22
3-D Day: 18 (The 3rd day of the 3rd week of the 3rd month)
Awkward Moments Day: 18
Global Recycling Day: 18
National Agriculture Day: 18
National Sloppy Joe Day: 18

 

Following the 8am WMOK News Check, WMOK’s Community Affairs Program Coffee Break
Today’s Guest:

 

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.
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– Wednesday, March 19

*National Backyard Day: 19
*National Certified Nurses Day: 19
*Raspberry Day: 19
Small Business Development Day: 19 (Third Wednesday)

7am WMOK News Check with
Massac Memorial Hospital Wellness Wednesday! 

 

Following the 8am WMOK News Check, WMOK’s Community Affairs Program Coffee Break
Today’s Guest:

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– Thursday, March 20

*International Day of Happiness: 20
*French Language Day: 20

*Alien Abduction Day: 20 (Started in 2008 at Toronto Alien Festival)
*Bed-in For Peace Day: 20 (Beatles – John and Yoko)
International Astrology Day: 20 (Spring Equinox)
*National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: 20
*National Proposal Day: 20 (First day of Spring and Fall)
Naw-Ruz: 20 (Spring Equinox)
Ostara: 20 (Spring Equinox)
Proposal Day: 20 (Spring Equinox)
*Snowman Burning Day: 20
Spring (Vernal Equinox): 20 5:02 am EDT (March 20-June 20)
*World Flour Day: 20
*World Frog Day: 20
*Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day: 20
*World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People: 20
World Storytelling Day: 20 Link (Always Spring Equinox)

 

Following the 8am WMOK News Check, WMOK’s Community Affairs Program Coffee Break
Today’s Guest:

 

 

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

 

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– Friday, March 21

*International Week of Solidarity with People’s Struggling Against Racism & Discrimination: 21-27
*National Common Courtesy Day: 21

*National Renewable Energy Day: 21
*National Single Parent Day: 21
National Spray Tanning Day: 21 (Third Thursday)
*Smiley Day 🙂 : 21

*World Glacier Day: 21
*World Poetry Day: 21
*World Puppetry Day: 21
*World Sparrow Day: 21

 

 

Nifty Needles GroupMetropolis Public Library – 317 Metropolis Street –
Fridays – 4:30pm-5:30pm

 

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– Saturday, March 22

Earth Hour: 22 (4th Saturday) (Not to be confused with Earth Day. This pertains to turning off lights at 8:30 pm local time.)
*National Goof-off Day: 22
*Talk Like William Shatner Day: 22
*Tuskegee Airmen Day: 22
*World Daffodil Day: 22 (Northern Hemisphere) (August 22 Southern Link )
*World Day for Water (aka World Water Day) : 22
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– Sunday, March 23

National Cleaning Week: 23-29 (Last Week) Link
World Optometry Week: 23-29 Link (Always has 23rd in it)*National Puppy Day: 23
*National Chia Day: 23 Link
*National Tamale Day: 23
*Near Miss Day: 23
*World Meteorological Day: 23
*World Optometry Day: 23

March

– Monday, March 24

Shakespeare Week: 24-30 Link
*National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day: 24 Link
*National Cocktail Day: 24
*World Tuberculosis Day: 24

7p-8p City Council Meeting
106 W 5th St, Metropolis
Metro City Council

 

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– Tuesday, March 25

*National Medal of Honor Day: 25
*Old New Year’s Day: 25
*Pecan Day: 25
*Tolkien Reading Day: 25
National Farm Workers Awareness Week: 25-31 Link
*National Physicians Week: 25-31 Link

 

Following the 8am WMOK News Check, WMOK’s Community Affairs Program Coffee Break
Today’s Guest:

 

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

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– Wednesday, March 26

*National Science Appreciation Day: 26 Link
*Purple Day: 26 Link
*Spinach Day: 26

International Balloon Animal Day: 26 (4th Wednesday)
*Legal Assistants Day: 26
Little Red Wagon Day: 26 Link (Last Wednesday)
*Live Long And Prosper Day: 26

 

Following the 8am WMOK News Check, WMOK’s Community Affairs Program Coffee Break
Today’s Guest:

– Thursday, March 27

National Scribble Day: 27
*Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day: 27 Link
*World Cheese Day: 27

 

Following the 8am WMOK News Check, WMOK’s Community Affairs Program Coffee Break
Today’s Guest:

 

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

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– Friday, March 28

*Barnum & Bailey Day: 28
*National Triglycerides Day: 28 Link
*Weed Appreciation Day: 28 Link

Nifty Needles Group
Metropolis Public Library – 317 Metropolis Street –
Fridays – 4:30pm-5:30pm

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– Saturday, March 29

*National Mom & Pop Business Owner’s Day: 29*
National Vietnam War Veterans Day: 29 Link
*Niagara Falls Runs Dry Day: 29
Whole Grain Sampling Day: 29 (Last Saturday)
World Piano Day: 29 Link (On the 88th day of the year. Normally March 29, except on leap year. There is also Piano Month in Sept.)

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– Sunday, March 30

*Doctors Day: 30
*I Am In Control Day: 30
*International Day of Zero Waste: 30
*International Laundry Folding Day: 30
Pencil Day: 30
Virtual Vacation Day: 30
World Bi-polar Day: 30

– Monday, March 31

Bunsen Burner Day: 31
Cesar Chavez Day: 31
National Crayon Day: 31

April Observances

Adopt A Ferret Month
Adopt A Horse Month (4/26 – 5/31)
Adopt A Greyhound Month
Arab American Heritage Month Link
Amateur Radio Month
Autism Acceptance Month Link
Autism Awareness Month Link
Beaver Awareness Month
Car Care Month
Celebrate Diversity Month
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Distracted Driving Awareness Month Link
Dog Poop Awareness Month Link
Emotional Overeating Awareness Month
Fair Housing Month Link
Financial Literacy Month Link
Home Improvement Time (April-Sept.30)
Honor Society Awareness Month (Different Sponsor Than March)
International Customer Loyalty Month
International Guitar Month Link
Jazz Appreciation Month
Medical Cannabis Education and Awareness Month
Move More In April
National 9-1-1 Education Month
National Cannabis Awareness Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Card and Letter Writing Month
National Decorating Month
National DNA & Genomics & Stem Cell Education & Awareness Month Link
National Frog Month Link
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Month
National Garden Month
National Heartworm Awareness Month
National Humor Month
National Kite Month
National Knuckles Down Month
National Landscape Architecture Month
National Lawn Care Month
National Licorice Month
National 9-1-1 Education Month
National Occupational Therapy Month
National Pecan Month Link
National Pest Management Month
National Pickleball Month
National Poetry Month
National Safe Digging Month Link
National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month Link
Nationally Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Month
National Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month (SAAM)
National Social Security Month
National Toddler Immunization Month
National Youth Sports Safety Month
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Pet First Aid Awareness Month
Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month
Rosacea Awareness Month
School Library Media Month
Second Chance Month
Soy Foods Month
Straw Hat Month
Stress Awareness Month
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
Tulip Month
Workplace Conflict Awareness Month
World Autism Awareness Month Link
World Habitat Awareness Month