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MACOMB, Ill. — The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the City of Macomb, invites the public to a Community Conversation celebrating the life and legacy of William H. Thorpe, Macomb’s first black police officer. The event will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Western Illinois Museum. This…
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QUINCY — The Modern Portrait will be the host of a promotional photography session at its photo booth at Greenhaus Cafe, 212 N. Sixth, on Saturday, Sept. 7. The Modern Portrait will have all of its props and a variety of backdrops to use for its upstart business. The event starts at 6 p.m. and will…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A free class for anyone interested in learning about pickleball will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9, at the Huckleberry Park courts. Hannibal pickleball enthusiasts Bill Baker and Tom Batenhorst are offering this class to teach people how to play what is often called America’s fastest-growing sport.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, is the host of its 11th annual art history luncheon at noon on Friday, Sept. 6. The art history luncheon is a special event designed to fit into a workday lunch hour. The time is used to educate, enrich and engage through focusing on a…
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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 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at inside Health and Wellness Conference Rooms at 1454 N. County Road 2050. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with…
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QUINCY — Community members are invited to join 200 District friends on Sunday, Sept. 15, for Feast in the Heart of Quincy, held at one long table down the middle of Maine Street near The Maine Course, 626 Maine. The event will offer a cocktail hour beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Maine Street and inside…
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QUINCY — SERVPRO of Quincy and Hannibal has partnered with local first responders to host a First Responders Charity Flag Football event on Saturday, Sept. 21. This all-day event will be held at the Paul Dennis Soccer Complex and will be open to the public for a $5 donation to the winning charity. “We are…
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NAUVOO, Ill. — Living Water, a local worship band, will lead a time of worship during the Nauvoo Grape Festival beginning at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 in the entertainment tent at Nauvoo State Park. The event is sponsored by Golden’s Point Christian Church of Hamilton. Area residents and Grape Fest attendees are invited to…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will be the host of a star party at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, on the grounds at John Wood Community College. Viewing will be at the southeast end of the college near the JWCC greenhouse. The public is invited to bring chairs, telescopes and binoculars. Experienced club members will be…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery in Brenner Library is hosting a Visual Art Faculty and Guest Exhibition from Monday, Aug. 26 through Sept. 27. The exhibit will feature the visual works created by full and part-time, current and former faculty teaching in the Quincy University Art Program. The guest artist featured will be Joseph…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Memorial Hospital Health and Wellness Center Teaching Kitchen will be the site of “The Best of Fall Foods” with Chef Amber Clark and registered dietitian Ashlyn Housewright on Friday, Sept. 27. This class will begin at 10 a.m. and wrap up after lunch. Kknown for her expertise in crafting seasonal dishes,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A bird walk is set for 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, 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 Naturalists.…
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QUINCY — After a successful inaugural event in 2023, Blessing Health invites all area women to attend the second “Ladies’ Night.” This evening of skin and beauty presentations, product discounts, giveaways and appetizers will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Blessing Health Center, 4800 Maine. There is no cost…
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QUINCY — Following months of research and dedicated work, the provisional advisory board for Quincy Catholic Schools will present a working facility plan. The sharing sessions will be held at 11 a.m. and at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, in Quincy University’s Connie Niemann Center for Music at 1909 N. 18th St. The sharing…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation, Hannibal Street Department and Parents as Teachers will sponsor The Big Dirt Dig from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Street Department maintenance facility, 701 Warren Barrett Drive. The Big Dirt Dig gives children a chance to enjoy an immersive, hands-on play experience that excites both their…
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QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group (QMG), in partnership with Cathedral of Worship, is hosting the fourth annual Man Up event from 10 a.m to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, at South Park. Man Up is a dedicated event that empowers men to prioritize their health. The event will offer expert advice and free screenings…
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QUINCY — The Quincy YMCA’s “It Takes a Village” community thank you event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 7. This day is dedicated to expressing gratitude to the community that supports the organization through the annual campaign. This year’s campaign raised $175,000. Community members are invited to visit the Y for a day of fun,…
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QUINCY — Lincoln Park, 1231 Bonansinga Drive, will be the location for the seventh annual Red, White and Back the Blue festival from 2 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7. The community is invited to join in honoring local law enforcement, fire departments EMS units and 911 Dispatch at the seventh annual festival. Members…
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QUINCY — Chaddock’s annual Rose Tea will be held beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at the main campus, 205 S. 24th. This year’s event will honor the legacy of late president and CEO Debbie Reed. The Rose Tea is a garden party tradition dating back to the early 1900s. It brings together supporters, staff…
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BARRY, Ill. — Illini Community Hospital will be the host of a quarterly food distribution for Pike County residents only on Tuesday, Aug. 27, in Barry. The distribution will be held in the 800 block of Main by Lafayette Park at 3 p.m. it will continue until the food runs out. There will be enough…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Civic Music Association recently announced its lineup of concerts for the 2024-25 season, featuring a variety of performances from strings, steel drums and vocals to brass and ballet. Turtle Island Quartet performs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, in the Baldwin Elementary School gymnasium. Since its inception in 1985, the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Elks Lodge, 411 Broadway, will be the site for the first Hannibal Jaycees Adopt-A-Family fundraiser that will begin with a cocktail hour from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, with dinner served at 6:30. The evening will include a fully catered meal, silent auction, live auction and DJ.…
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — Double Hearts Ranch at Mark Twain Lake will be offering a hands-on equine assisted learning program for veterans and military personnel from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, with lunch included. This program is in partnership with Horses Healing Hearts of Rolla. Licensed social workers will provide participants…
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QUINCY — The United Way of Adams County will launch Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for Adams County with a special event from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Quincy Public Library. The library tries to inspire a love of reading in children up to age 5 with free books. Children enrolled…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Library presents “The Journey Back: A VR Experience,” an immersive virtual reality exhibit on loan from the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center. This exhibit, available until 3 p.m. on Aug. 24, offers visitors a way to engage with Holocaust history through technology and storytelling. The Illinois Holocaust Museum and…
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