Local Happenings
QUINCY — The Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine, invites the public to attend a free talk, “Pope Leo’s Quincy Connection,” from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10. Veteran journalist and Muddy River News Editor David Adam will share the story of Pope Leo XIV’s grandfather, who lived and worked in Quincy under the name…
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NEW LONDON, Mo. — New London Park Days will be held Friday and Saturday, June 6-7, on the grounds of the New London courthouse. Activities on Friday are: Agenda for Saturday: Vendors for the two-celebration include:
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Tri-State Housing Summit is celebrating its 20th year with an event from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, June 12, at the Rialto Banquet Hall. There is no admission charge, and the public is invited. NECAC organized the summit forum in 2005. It brings together housing advocates, community stakeholders, private sector leaders…
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QUINCY — The Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex is back for its 28th, opening at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, and this season promises a splash of tradition, creativity, and bold community energy. “There’s nothing like Jackson-Lincoln,” said Executive Director Marissa Radcliffe. “It’s more than a pool— it’s where generations of families have learned to swim,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The first week of the 19th season of Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum Music Under the Stars Concert Series has arrived. The first show of the season on Thursday will serve as Gentry Youse Memorial Night with StoneHill Band performing on Hill Street. There is no cost to attend this community…
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QUINCY — Step back in time to explore the roots of local agriculture at the 1930s Ag Museum this summer. Guests can learn firsthand what farming looked like in the early 20th century through authentic displays, demonstrations and historical context. These special events are hosted through a partnership between the Don McKinley Family, owners of…
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BLANDINSVILLE, Ill. — Richard Rawlings, star of “Fast N’ Loud” on the Discovery Channel and founder of the world-famous Gas Monkey Garage, is rolling into McDonough County on Thursday, June 6 — and he’s looking to buy. Classic car lovers, collectors and barn-find hunters — this is your chance to strike a deal. Rawlings and…
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will hold a public awareness session on the permitting process for a proposed expansion at the Backridge Landfill in Lewis County at 5 p.m. Monday, June 30, at La Grange City Hall, 118 S. Main, in La Grange. Representatives from the department’s Waste Management Program,…
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QUINCY — Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church, 3600 Payson Road, will hold its 150th annual Strawberry Festival from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. The festival features a variety of strawberry desserts: a cup of strawberries, strawberry shortcakes, strawberry sundaes and strawberry supreme, a combination of a shortcake and a sundae. Sandwiches, chips,…
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MARION COUNTY, Mo. — Tractors will ride through Marion County at the end of summer as part of the Northeast Missouri Knights of Columbus’ first NEMO Journey for Charity tractor cruise to raise funds and collect food for local pantries on Sunday, Aug. 24. The 35-mile cruise from Hannibal to Monroe City is being organized…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal School District will offer free breakfast and lunch for school-aged children up to 18 years old from Monday, June 2, through Friday, June 13. Serving locations are Hannibal Middle School, Veterans Elementary School and Early Childhood Center. Serving times are as follows: Also eligible are disabled adults over age 18.…
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QUINCY — The premiere of the film “Tolton Speaks” will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 22 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 2600 Maine. “Tolton Speaks: The Life and Letters of Fr. Augustus Tolton” is a documentary about Venerable Fr. Augustus Tolton’s journey to the priesthood. Born into slavery and prohibited from…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals, from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, at 1454 N. County Road 2050. To donate, contact Heidi Jo Jones at 217-430-6403 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 4157 to locate the drive.…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce (QACC) is accepting applications for the third year of its Leadership Institute, a program designed to educate and inspire emerging leaders to actively engage in the Quincy and Adams County community. Focused on cultivating leadership skills and community awareness, the Leadership Institute empowers participants to make a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council invites people age 13 and up to explore the world of batik, an ancient art form that combines fabric dyeing and wax resist techniques. A workshop will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. This hands-on…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital invites families and people of all ages to kick off Independence Day at the FOCUS Fitness Family Fun Run/Walk on Friday, July 4. The event starts at 8 a.m. with check-in beginning at 7:30 a.m. at FOCUS Fitness, 103 Randolph. The distance is 5K (approximately 3.2 miles), beginning and ending…
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QUINCY — Tri-State Area Center for Women’s Ministries will hold its quarterly “Ladies Night Out” program from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5, with Brenda Langan as the scheduled presenter. Langan will lead attendees in making an embroidery hoop pocket wreath. There is no charge for this event, which will be held at 525…
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PAYSON, Ill. — The Men’s Fellowship group at Bluff Hall Church will hold an ice cream social from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at the church, 951 N. 400th Ave. The menu will offer maid-rites, hot dogs, chili dogs, chips, carrots, celery, desserts, tea, coffee or pink lemonade. Toppings available for the ice…
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QUINCY — The deadline for registration for the Quincy Derby is June 7. Now in its 21st year, the event formerly known as the Soap Box Derby is scheduled to roll June 13-14 on the 18th Street hill near the Ted Awerkamp Bridge and Bob Mays Park. “As it stands now, we’re expecting racers representing at least four…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army recently dedicated Mary’s Garden, a new outdoor space created in tribute to Mary Oakley, whose steadfast leadership and service for 40 years made an impact on the organization and the community. A public dedication ceremony was held on May 23. Located just outside the front entrance of the Kroc Center at 405 Vermont,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Ronny Ferrel Aquatic Center, off U.S. 36 at 1700 Pleasant, will open Saturday. Hours for the summer will be 1 to 6 p.m. every day, with eight lifeguards and two slide attendants on duty at all times when the pool is open. Emily Hultgren is serving her second year as aquatics…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre is cranking up the volume on July 10-13 and July 17-20 with “Jersey Boys,” the electrifying Tony Award-winning musical that tells the real-life story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. From the gritty streets of New Jersey to the bright lights of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,…
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QUINCY — Bella Ease, 707 Broadway, will hold a summer kickoff from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31, featuring food, art, music, face painting, games and the opportunity to learn how Bella Ease is partnering with various Quincy organizations. People attending can sign up their children in grades 4-12 for a variety of…
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QUINCY — The LWV of Adams County will hear from Carrie Bross and Adrienne Abright during its Tuesday, June 3, meeting at 6 p.m. at the Quincy Public Library. Bross and Abright are the founders of Voices for Choice, which works to maintain, protect and ensure human rights for bodily autonomy. The group is primarily…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Northeast Missouri Humane Society will be holding a yard sale fundraiser from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 31, at Lucky’s Lane, offering everything from pet treats to toys to hand-made yarn. The Munchbox and Kind Coffee will be on site offering food for sale with a percentage of their…
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