Local Happenings
QUINCY — The Together with Tri-State Veterans support organization will hold its fifth annual Veterans Resource Fair from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at Kroc Center. National, state and local veterans organization, local community organizations and businesses and veteran support groups will be onsite to discuss services they offer. The fair will allow veterans and…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Legacy Theater in Carthage brings a tribute to one of the top country duets in the nation with “A Night with Garth and Trisha” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. Shawn Gerhard will portray Garth Brooks, and he will be joined on stage by Amy Pelton as Trisha Yearwood. Fans…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Admissions Department will offer a how-to session for parents of high school students (not just those who will attend QU) at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, in Francis Hall on QU’s main campus. College 101: A How-To for Parents features sessions to explain and add clarity to the college…
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CARTHGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Teaching Kitchen’s fall edition of Balanced Bites: Cooking for Diabetes, which promotes diabetes wellness through healthy cooking, will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, in the Health and Wellness Center at Memorial Hospital, 1454 N. County Road 2050. Led by Kayce Fuhrman, registered nurse,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A bird walk will be held beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Sodalis Nature Preserve, sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation. Gale Rublee, a nationally certified interpreter guide with more than 25 years of experience in outdoor education, will lead the walk along with members of the Mississippi Hills Master…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Exhibitors will fill the streets of Hannibal’s Main Street on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19 and 20, for the Hannibal Arts Council’s 48th annual Hannibal Folklife Festival. Festival hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The two-day festival features artists, artisans,…
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QUINCY — Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, 926 Broadway, Suite 3, is having an open house from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11. Attendees will decorate pumpkins, play a variety of games, meet the staff and learn about the services provided. Land of Lincoln is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides…
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QUINCY – State senators Jil Tracy of Quincy and Neil Anderson of Andalusia, and state representatives Randy Frese of Paloma, Norine Hammond of Macomb and C.D. Davidsmeyer of Murrayville are partnering with The Kroc Center to host a free senior adult health fair from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the Kroc Center,…
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BAYLIS, Ill. — John Wood Community College (JWCC) invites prospective students, parents and community members to the JWCC agriculture open house to be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, Oct. 14, at the JWCC Agriculture Education Center, 37803 Illinois 104 in Baylis. The open house will provide an opportunity for people to learn…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Beau and Company LLC, an event venue located just off U.S. 61 outside of Palmyra at 7109 County Road 402, will be the site for live music by Soul Root on Saturday, Oct. 12. Gates will open at 6 p.m. with the band playing from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $10…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Auxiliary will hold its 10th annual Glitz Gala Jewelry Auction Thursday at the Hannibal Arts Council. Officially sponsored by the Century 21 Broughton Team, this evening benefits the Hannibal Regional Auxiliary. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and the live auction begins at 6 p.m. In addition to 39 pieces…
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Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum to mark 166th anniversary of debate with musical presentation Thursday
QUINCY — October marks the 166th anniversary of Quincy’s Lincoln-Douglas debate. To recognize this anniversary, the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum at 128 N. Fifth will hold a History Happy Hour program on Thursday, Oct. 10, at the museum with a special musical presentation by author and musician Mike Anderson. Known as “The Dulcimer Guy,” Anderson is…
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Open houses Tuesday, Wednesday for former QPS maintenance building that will be auctioned on Oct. 16
QUINCY — The maintenance department of Quincy Public Schools will be the host of two open houses for people interested in buying property at 640 Jersey. This location housed the maintenance department before its move to the QPS central services building on North 43rd Street. The open houses will be held from 3 to 4:30…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation will offer two opportunities for participants to see bats at sunset at Sodalis Nature Preserve. Night hikes will be held beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 12, and Saturday, Oct. 19. Both hikes will be led by Gale Rublee, a nationally certified interpreter guide with more than…
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QUINCY — The Friends of the Log Cabins will host ghost tours at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Lincoln-era Log Cabin Village on Quinsippi Island. These tours will feature ghost medium Kae Blecha, divining the presence of those who once inhabited these 19th-century cabins. Assisting her will be Jodi Kamradt and…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program and the Hancock County Health Department are partnering with Quincy Medical Group to offer free mammograms to Illinois residents who are either uninsured or have high-deductible health plans. Eligible individuals are invited to visit Quincy Medical Group at 1118…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s Fine Arts Department is presenting the “Haunted Hallway,” a Halloween exhibit, through Oct. 31 in the Heath Center Art Gallery on the Quincy campus at 48th and Harrison. This exhibit is free and open to the public Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to…
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QUINCY — Children ages 3-6 and their favorite doll or stuffed toy are invited to the Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 3609 Marx Drive, between noon and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6, for the 36th annual Teddy Bear Clinic. There is no cost to attend the event. The clinic is designed to…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s music department choirs will present their fall concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday in the Connie Niemann Center for Music at QU’s North Campus, 17th and Seminary Road. QU’s Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and a cappella group Hawks of Harmony will present a variety of musical selections such as “Festival Sanctus”…
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QUINCY — In recognition of Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6-12, the Quincy fire department will hold a kickoff event Sunday, Oct. 6, in the parking lot of the HyVee grocery store on Broadway. The event will run from 1 to 4 p.m. Scheduled activities include a rappelling station from 1 to 4 p.m., a vehicle…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Chaddock is offering youth mental health first aid training from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Carthage United Methodist Church. This training is designed for people working with or supporting youths age 12-18 such as teachers, school staff, coaches, camp counselors, youth group leaders and parents. The course…
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QUINCY — Birthright of Quincy, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to serving pregnant women and new mothers, recently moved to 1200 Broadway. An open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, giving the public an opportunity to tour the space, learn more about Birthright’s mission and meet the…
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MACOMB, Ill. — To honor McDonough County’s connection to the Underground Railroad, Visit Unforgettable Forgottonia announces several upcoming events celebrating Abraham Lincoln’s legacy and impact in Macomb, including Unforgettable Lincoln Days and Macomb’s participation in Looking for Lincoln’s Journey To Freedom: Illinois Underground Railroad traveling exhibit. The following public events will inform and educate people…
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QUINCY — The Range at KC will be the host of the first “Fore The Children” fundraising event on Saturday, Oct. 5, in honor of the Chaddock Children’s Foundation. This event will offer participants the chance to experience the new facility, with proceeds benefiting the programs and services of Chaddock. Teams of four will enjoy…
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QUINCY — Advocacy Network for Children will hold its annual fundraising event, “Tailgate to Celebrate,” at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, at The Ambiance, 5225 Koch’s Lane. Reservations are required and available by calling the Advocacy Network for Children office at 217-223-2272 or by registering at www.eventbrite.com. Cost is $50 per person. The event…
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