What's Happening Around Monroe and Ralls County

• September 5 Red Cross Blood Drive First Baptist Fellowship Hall Paris
• September 6-7 Paris Chamber Fall All Town Garage Sale
• September 7 The 23rd annual Perry summer shootout Amanda Jaspering Memorial Pull is September 7 with classes at 9 AM for the morning session and 4 PM for the evening session.
• September 9 Paris Bulk Trash Pick 
• September 18 Ralls County Historical Society will meet at 10:00 a.m. at Perry City Hall. The public is invited to attend.
• September 23 Monroe County Historical Society Election of Officers and Board Meeting 2pm at the Historical Society Center in Paris
• September 28 Fall Into Paris Festival 9-4
• September 28 Florida Winery Tasted Away Again in Mark-a-Twain-a-Ville (reservations needed)
• September 28 Weed Day 10am 17376 Monroe Road 174 Holliday
• October 5-6 Quilt Show 9am-4pm Sat, 9am-3pm Sunday, Mark Twain Birthplace with the theme for the quilt show being “100 years at Mark Twain State Park
• October 5 New London 3rd Annual Harvest Market 1pm-5pm
•  October 12 Boo Bash & Fall Market Perry Park
• October 28 Monroe County Historical Society Monthly Meeting 2pm at the Historical Society Center in Paris
• October 28 1st Annual Trick or Treat in front of Alliant Bank in Madison 6pm Any participating business or organization bring a table to decorate and candy or treats for the children. The street from the front of the bank to the Post Office will be closed at this time. If you would like to participate plan accordingly by September 16 at 660-291-3041 or email abigail.williams@alliantbank.com
• November 2 Santa Fe Christian Church Lord’s Acre Supper & Auction
• November 2 Monroe City Fall Harvest Fest 42451 Oakland Road Monroe City 10am-4pm
•  November 23 Holiday Market Downtown Perry
• November 30 Paris High School Craft Show
• November 25 Monroe County Historical Society Monthly Meeting 2pm at the Historical Society Center in Paris
• December 5 Christmas Is Caring Parade & Events/Christmas Tour of Homes 
• December 7 Small Town Christmas Downtown Perry
• December 23 Monroe County Historical Society Monthly Meeting 2pm at the Historical Society Center in Paris