Local Happenings
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum will host its first book club at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the museum gallery at 120 N. Main. The book of discussion will be New York Times best seller “James” by Percival Everett. A description of the book by Amazon calls it “a brilliant,…
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CANTON, Mo. — The Culver-Stockton wind ensemble and jazz ensemble will present its fall concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. The wind ensemble, under the direction of professor of music Trent Hollinger, opens the concert with Bernstein’s “Slava! A…
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QUINCY — Knox College graduate Alexis Riggs will be the featured speaker at the Quincy Astronomy Club meeting beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21. Riggs’ in-person lecture is titled “What Happens When Stars Interact?” It will cover cataclysmic variable stars and binary star systems which irregularly vary in brightness as a result of…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park Board approved the self-funding of a $1.17 million general obligation (GO) bond, which will be used to purchase equipment and to fund park improvement projects, at its monthly meeting on Wednesday night. GO bonds are a type of municipal bond that are often used to fund non-revenue generating projects pertaining…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Service League’s 56th annual Holiday Gift Show will be held at the Oakley-Lindsay Center Nov. 23-24. On Saturday, Nov. 23, the VIP Breakfast opens at 8 a.m. and runs until 10 a.m., allowing attendees to enjoy an early shopping experience with a meal, exclusive early shopping hours and a relaxed, quieter…
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The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri has welcomed Emily Pridemore to the Community Foundation team as the organization’s development officer. In her role as development officer, Pridemore will support the Community Foundation’s donor engagement and communication strategies, helping donors fulfill their charitable goals and communicating Community Foundation news, impact, and opportunities.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Legacy Theater invites adults and children to include a show as part of their Christmas celebration this year. First comes Rockapella Christmas at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, with the blend of five a capella voices singing Christmas tunes with a contemporary rock twist. Rockapella is an American acappella musical…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the bridge replacement project on Missouri Route 79 over Bear Creek, Norfolk Southern Railroad and Warren Barrett Drive is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, at the Jaycee grandstand at 320 S. Third. The public is invited. Construction began on the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — In honor of November being Diabetes Awareness Month, Hannibal Regional Diabetes Center is the host of the “Ask the Experts Diabetes Seminar” from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, in the Hannibal Regional Medical Group conference center. This event, designed for people with diabetes or pre-diabetes, will focus on the…
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CANTON, Mo. — Scott Giltner, chair of the Applied Liberal Arts and Sciences Division and professor of history at Culver-Stockton College, will deliver the annual John A. Sperry Jr. Endowed Chair of Humanities Lecture at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the Merillat Chapel and Recital Hall inside of the Robert W. Brown Performing Arts…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Brenner Library will be the site of the Family Reading Night Open House from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Families are encouraged to bring children ages five and under. Attendees will rotate through different locations in Brenner Library and listen to popular children’s books read by QU early…
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QUINCY — Paddles for a Purpose, sponsored by Eagles Aerie #535 and Alps, will be held Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Eagles main building, 3737 N. Fifth. Doors for this event will open at 5:30 p.m., with bidding beginning at 6:15 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers. More than 35 items will be…
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QUINCY — Local author and historian Cleve Barkley will present a program titled Battle of the Bulge at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10 at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York. The program is free and open to the public. Barkley will speak about his book, “In Death’s Dark Shadow: A Soldier’s…
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QUINCY — Quincy Artist Alan Starkey is showcasing his acrylic paintings, prints and sculpture in the Gray Gallery in Brenner Library on QU’s main campus through Thursday, Dec. 12 Starkey has exhibited his work at the Illinois State Museum invitational and completed a few sculptural and portrait commissions over the years. Starkey’s larger metal sculptures…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional is hiring for multiple roles in maintenance, housekeeping, food services and security. Open interviews will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at The Caring Cup just inside Hannibal Regional Medical Group. Interested applicants can talk with hiring managers and human resources directly. For questions, call…
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QUINCY — The Illinois Secretary of State Mobile DMV will be at Quincy Regional Airport from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. Services available will include: The airport is at 1645 Highway 104.
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s Theatre Department’s upcoming production of “Crimes of the Heart,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning dark comedy about family ties and the resilience of the human spirit by Beth Henley, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 8-9 and at 3 p.m. on Nov. 10 in the Mabee Little Theatre. Tickets are…
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QUINCY — Registrations are being taken for a no-cost cholesterol screening sponsored by Blessing Health. It will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th. An appointment and a 12-hour fast before the test are required to participate. Visit blessinghealth.org/cholesterol, call 217-277-5000 or stop…
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QUINCY — The golden age musical hit “Hello, Dolly!” will soon take the stage at Quincy High School at 7 p.m. on Nov. 6-9 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 10. Originating at first as a play in 1954, Thorton Wilder created the storyline and characters in a comedy entitled “The Matchmaker.” The play opened…
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QUINCY — Luther Memorial Church will hold its third annual Chili Cookoff fundraiser at 5 p.m. on Dec. 14. Ticket price for admission to the cookoff is $5 and includes tasting all the entries, a hot dog and a bottle of water. A kid’s meal will be available for $3, including a hot dog, chips…
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — Bomgaars will be the host of its annual Ladies Night event from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. Proceeds will be directed to Hannibal Regional Foundation to support women’s healthcare at Hannibal Regional’s Monroe City Family Practice Clinic. The retail chain offers this night of fun and fall shopping…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will offer community health screenings on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the Health and Wellness Conference Room on the Memorial Hospital campus. These screenings will provide an opportunity for residents to check in on aspects of their health. A1C, lipid panel, hearing and vision screening are available for $25. Participants must…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is offering scavenger hunts in local parks designed to spark adventure among children. Mary Lynne Richards, marketing director of Hannibal Parks and Recreation, said the activities are aimed to encourage exploration and a love for nature. The scavenger hunts are posted on www.hannibalparks.org website under each park’s page.…
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Model railroad by Quincy Society of Model Engineers to be on display Dec. 7-8 at Good Samaritan Home
QUINCY — The Quincy Society of Model Engineers will hold a model railroad open house Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8, at Good Samaritan Home. Viewing hours on Saturday are noon to 5 p.m. with Sunday hours of noon to 4 p.m. The open house will offer operating layouts, displays and information. For more…
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