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MACOMB, Ill. — Community members are invited to a planning meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, to share thoughts and ideas on ways to improve Chandler Park. The meeting will be held in the community room at Macomb City Hall, 232 E. Jackson. The meeting will also offer information about the…
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QUINCY — Quincy Brewing Company will be the host of a handmade market from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 15. Those attending can shop at more than 45 vendors selling crafted products. Offerings at the market will include furniture, clothing, accessories, food, apothecaries, ceramics, art, books, candles, vintage upcycled wares and more. Enjoy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. —The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, will be the site of a performance by the Marty Morrison Trio at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 16. The performance will feature an organ trio jazz ensemble format with musicians Brian Ward on organ, Adam Scholzman on guitar and Marty Morrison on drums. The trio…
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QUINCY — Registrations are being taken for a no-cost cholesterol screening sponsored by Blessing Health from 7 to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26 at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th St. An appointment and a 12-hour fast before the test are required to participate. Visit events.blessinghealth.org and search “cholesterol.” After finding the proper…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will host a basket weaving workshop with Pat Moore from on Saturday, June 15, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. or until participants’ baskets are complete. The workshop will include instructions for weaving and assembling a twill Nantucket basket. Students…
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QUINCY — Edwards Group: Estate Planning and Elder Law has announced its newest office in Quincy, 332 S. 36th, Suite 2, will officially open its doors on Tuesday, June 11. This marks the firm’s third location, demonstrating its commitment to helping more families in Illinois achieve peace of mind through effective estate planning. The firm’s…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center, 1700 Pleasant, opened for the season Saturday, June 1. It is open from 1 to 6 p.m. every day. Emily Hultgren is serving her first year as aquatics director, with Garrett Heaton and Madison Musgrove serving as pool managers. Head lifeguards are Emilia Bates and Nevaeh…
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QUINCY — The College for Life (CFL) program at John Wood Community College will offer a summer mini-session July 22-25 from 9 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. at JWCC’s Quincy campus at 48th and Harrison. CFL programs are specifically designed for high school and college-aged students with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Cost for each class is…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — BARKfest, an event sponsored by the Northeast Missouri Humane Society, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Hannibal Y’s Men Pavilion. There is a $5 cover fee. All the proceeds will help fund the Humane Society’s S.N.A.P. program. The Eric McKay Band, Stealin’ Copper and The…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Volunteers are needed beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday to help maintain existing trails and build a new trail at the Sodalis Nature Preserve. The work project is being organized by Martin Meyer. Volunteers should meet at the shelter at Sodalis Nature Preserve. They should bring things such as shovels, rakes, hoes, loppers,…
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QUINCY — The Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex will open for the summer at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8. The complex is hiring lifeguards in preparation for the grand opening and summer schedule. Aspiring lifeguards aged 15 and older are encouraged to apply, with the added benefit of certification reimbursement. Interested candidates can apply in person from…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — A summer benefit concert for The Legacy Theater is planned for Saturday, July 13, with headliner Chenille Sheeran of Nashville, Tenn., formerly of Carthage, scheduled to perform. As well as a singer, Sheeran is a motivational speaker and performance coach. The benefit performance will feature Sheeran singing Broadway tunes and pop songs,…
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QUINCY — The Mississippi Valley Historic Auto Club will present its 56th annual car show on Sunday, June 9, at the Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine. The show will offer a variety of antique cars on display from noon to 3 p.m. Admission to the grounds during the show is free. Admission to the museum is…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Reliable Pest Solutions will host a BBQ from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, for the community at the Northeast Missouri Humane Society’s new walking path. Reliable Pest Solutions will be grilling burgers and hotdogs. The event is free to the public. Freewill donations will be accepted and go directly…
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QUINCY — The annual Juneteenth Community Celebration returns to Quincy for its third year, with First Baptist Church as the host. Events will be held throughout the city June 8-16. The theme for this year’s event is Celebrating Freedom, kicking off with the Juneteenth community picnic at Moorman Park at noon on Saturday, June 8.…
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PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — The Pike County Fair will run from June 4-8 at the Pike County Fairgrounds, 210 W. Clay in Pleasant Hill. A variety of activities and events are scheduled throughout the week. Carnival rides by Amusement Associates will be open Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 10 p.m. and from 2 to…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will hold two kids summer cooking workshops led by the Health and Wellness team’s registered dietitians and chef Amber Clark. These workshops will offer a hands-on experience for kids entering kindergarten or first grade. Workshop Information Pizza Party Workshop – June 13 from 10 a.m. to noon. Budding chefs will…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb, Office of Downtown Development, has announced the lineup for the Downtown Summer Concert Series starting Wednesday, June 5. Bill Maakestad will kick off the 2024 season from noon to 1 p.m. at the gazebo in Chandler Park. Attendees can bring their lunch and lawn chairs or a blanket…
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NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ill. — The New Philadelphia Association is announcing the topics and speakers for its 20th annual Marvin J. and Thomas Leo Likes Lecture Series, which will take place online each Tuesday in June at 7 p.m. beginning June 4. The lectures are free and open to the public, but registration is required. The…
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AUGUSTA, Ill. — Volunteers will be holding a garage sale, raffle and small silent auction to benefit 3-year- old Brinley McCollum and her parents, Andrew and Dusty McCollum, of Quincy. Brinley had a liver transplant. While going through another medical procedure, cancer was detected. All events will be held Friday and Saturday, June 7 and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Gelli Print Cards Arty Party will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 7, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Participants will learn about gel printing and create one-of-a-kind prints using innovative techniques. The prints will be used to create a set of four cards and envelopes. The…
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QUINCY — Blessed Sacrament School, 1115 S. Seventh, will offer free lunches to all children up to age 18 beginning Monday, June 3, and continuing through Friday, Aug. 2. Serving time will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday from the school entrance in the alley off Eighth Street between the school…
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QUINCY — Germanfest, the Quincy Sister City Commission’s annual event, will return to Quincy May 31 and June 1. This free family event celebrates Quincy’s German roots with music, food, drinks and more in Quincy’s South Park. Hours are 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday. Germanfest will feature two German…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital and Carthage Public Library are collaborating to be the hosts of a series of “Story Time and Snack Making” workshops at the Memorial Hospital Health and Wellness Center on June 5, July 3, and Aug. 7 from 10 to 11 a.m. These workshops will introduce children to healthy eating habits…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Community Theatre recently announced the cast for “Newsies,” which will take the stage July 19-21 and 25-28. Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, “Newsies” is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When the titan of publishing raises distribution prices at…
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