Local Happenings
PALMYRA, Mo. — VFW Post 11041 will hold its monthly fish fry Friday at its post, 316 S. Main. Catfish filet, VFW spuds, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and drink will be served. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children. Meetings are held every first Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.…
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CARTHAGE Ill. — In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Memorial Hospital invites community members to a special Lunch & Learn event focused on mental wellness from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, in the Health and Wellness Conference Room at Memorial Hospital, 1454 N. County Road 2050. The topic, “What is the…
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QUINCY — Dick Brothers Brewery, in partnership with the Quincy Children’s Museum and Dick Brothers Events, is sponsoring the return of MayFest from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, at the Dick Brothers Brewery Complex on York between Ninth and 10th. This year’s MayFest coincides with the Adams County Bicentennial, celebrating 200 years…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County and Quincy University are sponsoring “A War Like No Other: The Second World War After 80 Years,” an academic symposium which celebrates V-E Day — the surrender of Nazi Germany to the Allied forces on May 8, 1945. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council and Hannibal Parks and Recreation are teaming up to offer a unique and inspiring workshop designed for art lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. The Nature Art Journaling Workshop will take place at Hannibal Arts Council at 105 S. Main from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 10,…
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MENDON, Ill. — The Adams County Fair will welcome Grammy-nominated singer Sara Evans to this year’s fair on Saturday, July 26. Evans has five No. 1 country singles — “No Place That Far,” “Suds In The Bucket,” “A Real Fine Place To Start,” “Born to Fly” and “A Little Bit Stronger.” Several of those No. 1s…
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QUINCY — Auditions for “Jersey Boys” will be held Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10, at Quincy Community Theatre. “Jersey Boys” is a Tony Award-winning musical sensation that brings the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to the stage. Discover the story of four guys from Jersey who became an international pop…
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — Double Hearts Ranch and Brush Arbor Church invites community members to their upcoming Fireside Roundup Summer Series, a free monthly community event. Fireside Roundup will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m on the second Friday of each month. Dates are May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will offer community health screenings at the Bott Community Center at 705 Lafayette in Warsaw on May 14. Screenings will be A1C, lipid panel and hearing and vision tests for $25. These screenings are available to the public, but participants must register and pay in advance. Fasting for 10 to…
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QUINCY — The TriState Diversity Coalition’s fifth annual Pride in the Park, a celebration of LGBTQ pride, diversity and inclusion, will take place from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, at Clat Adams Park. The event will bring together people from across Illinois, Missouri and Iowa. It will feature a day of entertainment,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Music Department’s Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and Hawks of Harmony will present the Vocal Celebration and Gospel Mass Concert on Sunday, May 4, and Thursday, May 8. The QU Choir concert on Sunday will be held at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 739 N. Eighth. The concert on May…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council has added a new Art @ City Hall exhibit in the customer service area of the Collector’s Office. The exhibit, which will be on display through the end of May, features photographic reproductions of Young Masters Select winners from eighth-grade entries from the 2024 Young Masters exhibit. Art…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Symphonic Band will perform a spring concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, in the Connie Niemann Center for Music, 17th and Seminary Road. The concert will feature a new work by composer Alex Shapiro that features an audio track accompaniment to the band parts. This requires the use…
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QUINCY — In honor of the Adams County Bicentennial, the community is invited to participate in Religious Freedom and Heritage Day on Saturday, May 10. It will be a daylong celebration of the county’s rich legacy of religious diversity and the constitutional right to freedom of belief. Anchored by the theme “City of Refuge,” the…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center will present the Dogwood Downtown Art Walk from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 — a one-day event bringing art, creativity and community connection to the streets of downtown Quincy. Held in conjunction with the city’s beloved Dogwood Festival, this lively event supports local and regional…
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QUINCY — People in Quincy will join people in more than 340 cities nationwide to honor the legacy of past labor struggles during a May Day Strong event from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at 3236 Broadway organized by 50501 Quincy Illinois. To RSVP, visit https://mobilize.us/s/7kQ5Q3. Participants at the event say they will be calling…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Office of Downtown Development has announced that Park ‘N Cruise which offers classic cars, local music, food by the Knights of Columbus and fun in Chandler Park is back for a 22nd season. The Park ‘N Cruise season is kicking off on Friday, May 2, with entertainment by M&S Light and…
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QUINCY — Quincy University is the host of its eighth annual Academic Symposium Wednesday through Friday, April 30-May 2 at the Connie Niemann Center for Music, South Auditorium, QU North Campus, 17th and Seminary Road. Students will present their original research from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
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QUINCY — St. Francis Solanus School will present “The Enchanted Bookshop” musical at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 2, and at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, in the St. Francis Solanus school gym, 1720 College. Characters from treasured children’s books will come to life in this song-filled and joyful production directed by Jane Ann…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra Christian Academy Patent/Teacher Organization will hold a fundraiser luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until sold out) on Friday, May 2, at 110 W. Olive. Cost for the meal, consisting of a pork loin sandwich, chips, bottled water and a cookie, is $10. Payment methods to be accepted…
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QUINCY — Baby goats, yoga and vendors will be the attractions at an event to be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 3609 N. Marx Dr. Vendors participating include Luxe Health and Wellness offering on-site Botox and filler and skincare specials; Foreverwear…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association’s sixth and final concert of its 2024-25 concert season is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at Calvary Baptist Church, 4605 W. Ely Road, featuring brass ensemble Alliance Brass. Acclaimed as “the perfect blend of virtuosity and vitality” (Chicago Brass Festival), the Alliance Brass has emerged…
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QUINCY — Bella Ease recently announced it has been awarded the 21st Century Grant through the Illinois State Board of Education for the next three years. It will provide additional academic support for 6th-12th grade students in Quincy public and parochial schools. This new program will be called mPower. Bella Ease will have an open learning site…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Friends of the Carthage Public Library annual meeting will be held beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, in the welcome center of Trinity Lutheran Church, 709 Main. Special guest Joyce Buckert from the Hancock County Historical Society will share with attendees a look at the historical collage of barns and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will be the host of its sixth annual Bad Art by Good People art auction Thursday, May 1. The evening will kick off with hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m., followed by the auction at 7 p.m. Tickets can be bought for $20 in advance or $30 at the…
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