Local Happenings
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University invites area golfers and supporters to participate in its annual Alumni & Friends Golf Classic fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 26, at Norwoods Golf Club in Hannibal. This community-friendly event serves as both a fundraiser and an opportunity for alumni, friends and local businesses to connect while supporting HLGU’s mission of…
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QUINCY — Blessing Hospice brings back Butterfly Moments at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17, at the Moorman Park large shelter house in Quincy. Butterfly Moments is open to all area residents who wish to honor the memory of a deceased loved one by purchasing and releasing a butterfly. The person being honored does not…
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MENDON, Ill. — ‘Experience the Difference’ at the 2025 Adams County Fair as it kicks off Wednesday, July 23, at the fairgrounds north of Quincy. The 83rd Adams County Fair runs through Tuesday, July 29. Highlights of this year’s fair include a concert with country music icons Sara Evans and Mark Wills on the evening…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The upcoming exhibits at the Hannibal Arts Council showcase a dynamic range of media, offering something for every art enthusiast. These exciting exhibitions will be on display from July 18 through Aug. 23 at the Hannibal Arts Council located at 105 S. Main. An exhibit opening will be held from 5 to…
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BARRY, Ill. — Illini Community Hospital will host a food distribution for Pike County, Ill., residents only on Wednesday, July 30, at Western High School, 410 McDonough St., in Barry. The distribution will begin at 2 p.m. and continue until all the food is distributed. There will food for approximately 200 families.
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QUINCY — Blues In The District, a beloved tradition in Quincy, draws music lovers together to celebrate the soulful, emotional and electrifying sounds of the Blues. Dottie Kelly will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 25, in Washington Park. Kelly, a talented soul singer, began singing in a Baptist church, where she…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — As part of the ongoing Adams County Bicentennial celebrations, residents and visitors are invited to take part in the next installment of the Historic Schoolhouse Tour series, hosted by local historians Jane and Paul Moody. The upcoming tour for Mendon Unit #4 takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July…
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QUINCY — Town and Country Inn and Suites, located at 110 N. 54th St., will be the venue for the Lincoln-Reagan-Trump Dinner sponsored by the Adams County Republican Central Committee. The evening will begin with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Keynote speaker will be Congresswoman Mary Miller addressing…
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QUINCY — Quincy Humane Society will kick off its 145th anniversary with a celebration from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, at Lorenzo Bull Park, 1550 Maine St. This event launches a year of programs and outreach honoring 145 years of compassionate service to the pets and people of Quincy and the surrounding…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — From cardinals and buntings to woodpeckers, finches and orioles, there are many birds flying around Sodalis Nature Preserve. Hannibal Parks and Recreation will have a bird walk from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday, July 19. The program is for beginner and experienced birders. Nature programs are led by Hannibal Parks and Recreation’s…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Carthage Community Center will be the site for a program being presented by the Hancock County Historical Society on Saturday, July 19. Reflections on Early Life and Culture in Hancock County will be presented by well-known Illinois historian John Hallwas. The center is located at 301 E. Main. Hallwas will provide insights…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Western Illinois University will be celebrating the inauguration of its 13th president, Kristi Mindrup, at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Mindrup began her term as WIU’s first woman serving as president on Dec. 6, 2024, after previously serving as interim president…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Town Center will host its first summer bazaar and collector’s show Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and hours Sunday are noon to 5 p.m. Over 50 vendors will be in attendance including flea market, crafters, sports card and memorabilia and the…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Youth Chorus invites area singers to join them for their 30th season of performances. Girls, and boys with unchanged voices, in grades three through 12 are invited to audition. Founded in 1995, QAYC is a performing and educational outreach program that supplements school and church choirs. Students gain vocal training…
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QUINCY — In partnership with the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County (HSQAC), The Victory Belles will perform a special presentation at Quincy Community Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. The event will also feature 12th Street Brass. The Victory Belles of The National WWII Museum are a charming vocal trio who serenade…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) and Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) have partnered to host a free Senior Expo in Carthage on Thursday, July 10. The event, featuring several area healthcare and senior services vendors, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 10, at Carthage Primary School, 600 Miller St.…
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The team at Mark Twain State Park has announced the ribbon cutting for the newest trail at the park. The public is invited to attend the ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, at the new trailhead near the 107 Boat Ramp fish-cleaning station off Highway 107. The new Ben…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Last Five Years, a stage musical written and composed by Jason Robert Brown and directed by Clark A. Cruikshank, will be presented at Bluff City Theater at 7:30 p.m. July 10-12 and again July 17-19. A 2 p.m. show will be offered on July 13. Before it became a feature film…
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QUINCY — The Billiard Congress of America and Greater Midwest Pool Players Association (GMPA) has announced the Masters USA National Men and Masters USA National Women Pool Championships July 6-12. The National Juniors Championships and the North American Wheelchair Championships will take place July 7-12. These prestigious championships are presented by SeeQuincy and will be…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Democratic Party will hold a summer cookout from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, at the Machinists Lodge 822, 2929 N. Fifth. Jess Piper, executive director of Blue Missouri, will be the featured speaker. Known as the “Dirt Road Democrat,” Piper is a former educator and an advocate…
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QUINCY — Quincy Children’s Museum, located at 11 N. Fourth St., invites families to a special “Story Time with the Author” event at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 6, featuring Brittany Musholt, a speech therapist and children’s book author. Musholt will share her heartwarming book, A Tail of Empathy: Rocky Gains a Brother, which uses…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — In a nod to Adams County’s agricultural roots, volunteers will gather at the Adams County Fairgrounds, to help “raise” the Heritage Farms Pavilion, a new permanent landmark honoring the county’s farming legacy. The effort began at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, as community volunteers joined Maas Construction to erect the…
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QUINCY — The truck driver training program at John Wood Community College will be the site an open house at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 21, at the Workforce Development Center, 2710 N. 42nd. Representatives will share how the program has revised its training in response to federal regulations regarding obtaining a CDL, admission requirements, funding…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army invites the community to a free workshop, Estate Planning Made Easy!, designed to help people and families plan for the future with confidence and peace of mind, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, at the Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. Attendees will gain insights on securing their family’s future, discovering…
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