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Kick Off the Capes: Thursday’s Complete Superman Celebration Lineup
The countdown is officially down to one week! Thursday, June 11, the annual Superman Celebration officially fires up its engines in Metropolis.
Before the massive weekend crowds take over the square, Thursday offers the perfect mix of festival prep, community racing, and local lane-striking fun.
If you are planning your day, here is the complete, official chronological schedule to keep on your radar:
Metropolis Chamber Hours
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Stop by the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce to grab your official schedules, festival merchandise, and get answers to any celebration questions before the weekend rush.
VIP Sponsorship Bag Pickup
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Calling all local sponsors! Head over to the Chamber office during this designated hour to pick up your exclusive VIP Sponsorship Bags and event credentials.
MCDAC Superman 5K Fun Run/Walk
7:00 PM
Lace up your sneakers and head to Fort Massac State Park (7th Street entrance). Registration opens early at 5:30 PM, with the official chip-timed race blasting off right at 7:00 PM. It is a fantastic tradition for local families.
Super Bowl (ing)!
7:00 PM
If racing isn’t your speed, head over to Super Bowl on US-45 for a fantastic night of festival bowling. Grab your crew, lace up some rental shoes, and hit the lanes to celebrate the kickoff of Superman week.
Sully's Free Kids Meals Serves 127 on Opening Day; Saturday Reservations Open Weekly
The 2026 Free Kids Meals program at Sully’s in Metropolis officially kicked off its summer run this past Saturday, May 30, bringing in a strong turnout from the local community. Volunteers and staff successfully prepared and distributed a total of 127 meals to area children on day one.
Organizers noted a great turnout of local volunteers who stepped up to help assemble and distribute the food, along with several community donations that helped get the 2026 season off to a smooth start.
How the Saturday Program Works
This year, the program has shifted specifically to Saturdays rather than Tuesdays, offering local families a weekend meal option. If you plan to utilize the program this summer, here are the weekly scheduling details to keep on your radar:
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Reservation Window: Parents must call in to reserve meals between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM each Saturday morning.
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Pickup Window: Reserved meals can be picked up shortly after, from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
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Holiday Exceptions: Please note that the Free Kids Meals program will not be available on Saturday, June 13 (Superman Celebration weekend) or Saturday, July 4.
What is your opinion of Roller Coasters
June is World Roller Coaster Appreciation Month
Spearheaded by the American Coaster Enthusiasts, June celebrates the incredible engineering, history, and pure joy of roller coasters. This highlightsthe historic opening of the planet’s very first modern roller coaster.
Project Hope Needs Laundry Detergent; Final Parking Lot Yard Sale is Friday
The Project Hope Humane Society in Metropolis is currently caring for a large number of animals, which has left the shelter facing an urgent shortage of laundry detergent. Local residents can help out this week either by dropping off donations or by stopping by the shelter’s final parking lot yard sale of the season this Friday.
Friday Parking Lot Yard Sale
This will be the shelter’s last yard sale until the fall.
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When: Friday, June 5 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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Where: Project Hope Parking Lot, 1698 W 10th St, Metropolis
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What’s Available: Household items, books, clothing, jewelry, a large selection of pet supplies, and a final remaining stock of irises.
How to Donate Detergent
Project Hope will accept any brand of laundry detergent to help keep up with the shelter’s daily laundry needs.
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Drop-off: Donations can be placed on the donation shelf outside the locked door at 705 W 10th St, Metropolis, IL 62960.
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Shipping: For those who cannot drop items off in person, donations can be shipped directly to the 10th Street address.
Find Your New Furry Friend: Maisie’s Caring for Cats Headed to the Farmers Market This Saturday
WMOK News – There is going to be some extra-sweet energy down on the riverfront this weekend, and you might just find yourself heading home with a brand-new family member.
Maisie’s Caring for Cats, a dedicated non-profit organization serving Metropolis and Massac County, has announced they will be setting up at the Metropolis & Massac County Farmers Market this coming Saturday, June 6. Best of all? They are bringing lots of adorable, adoptable kittens eager to find their forever homes.
For those who are new to their mission, Maisie’s Caring for Cats works tirelessly right here in our neck of the woods to tackle domestic cat overpopulation. Operating in a rural area without a dedicated government resource for stray felines, this local group steps up to improve the lives of community, stray, and feral cats.
Through necessary veterinary care, regular feeding, and an aggressive Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program, they work around the clock to give these animals a safer, healthier life.
While many feral cats are safely returned to their home neighborhoods after being fixed, Maisie’s takes special care to foster and find loving, permanent homes for the friendly, adoptable kittens that come into their care.
If you’ve been thinking about adding a little joy, a lot of purrs, and a bit of playtime to your household, Saturday morning is the perfect time to make it happen.
The Farmers Market takes place from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Dorothy Miller Park (the park with the lighthouse) along the beautiful Ohio River. You can finish up your weekly grocery errands, pick up some fresh local produce, plants, or baked goods, and swing by Maisie’s booth to get some well-deserved kitten therapy.
Even if you aren’t in a position to adopt right now, please consider stopping by to learn more about how you can support their local mission, drop off a donation to help cover veterinary costs, or find out how to volunteer with their foster and TNR networks.
Let’s show this vital community group some classic Massac County hospitality this Saturday! For more local community updates and happenings, keep your dial tuned to 920AM or stream us online at 920wmok.com.
Coming Up in Metropolis and Massac County
Summer Reading Registration Kickoff
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Where: Metropolis Public Library (317 Metropolis St.)
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When: All Day (Library hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
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What: Sign-ups are officially underway this week for the 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Reading is Dino-Mite!” Parents can swing by the library anytime during regular hours to get the kids registered for a summer full of prehistoric adventures, interactive activities, and post-program snacks.
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