Local Happenings
PALMYRA, Mo. — St. Joseph Church Altar Society soup day will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Fr. Farischon Hall, 401 S. Lane. The society will offer carryout only on Sunday, Oct. 6 beginning at 9 a.m. and lasting until the food is gone. Chili and vegetable soup will…
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BOOK NOOK: MRN’s Ron Kinscherf will be the guest author at Saturday’s Little Read at the Quincy Public Library. Ron talks to Madeline Brandon from QPL about that and everything else going on in a busy month of October.
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation will be the host of the 12th annual Night to Dream Big gala at the Oakley Lindsay Center from 5:30 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. A Night to Dream Big is the largest fundraising event in the foundation’s annual campaign, which was launched on Aug. 1 and…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation is bringing back the October Moon Barn Dance at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, at Smokin’ Gun Hunting Lodge and Event Center, 995 E. County Road 1550 in Hamilton. Bocephus Wayne will provide the pre-show beginning at 7 p.m., followed by an A-List Nashville. The event will have…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theater recently announced the cast of “The Phantom Tollbooth,” which will be under Director of Education Brendan Shea. Performances are scheduled for Oct. 17-20. Tickets go on sale Sept. 28. Seating is reserved. Cast members are: Rounding out the cast are Julian Holt, Bethany Carrell, Emma VanDeVelde, Ava Kaelke, Quinton Miller, Helen Smith,…
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QUINCY — The Ansar Shrine of Shriners International and the Valley of Quincy, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry will host a membership town hall meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30 at the Masonic Temple, 428 Jersey. This will be an informational meeting for anyone (Masons and non-Masons) who wants more…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College will offer two sessions of a beginner salsa and merengue dance class led by instructor Ignacio Anguiano-Reyes. No previous dance experience is needed. Participants will learn the fundamental principles of partnering, dance floor etiquette, timing and basic footwork. The first session will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct.…
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TIMEWELL, Ill. — The Dixon Lodge dining room at Jensen Woods Camp, 1498 275E Street in Timewell, will be the site for “Soup in the Woods” Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20. Serving hours on Saturday will be 3 to 6 p.m. with a menu of taco, chicken noodle and potato soups; pulled pork, grilled cheese,…
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PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — The quarterly food distribution for Pike County residents will be held Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the Pike County Fairgrounds, 210 W. Clay. Illini Community Hospital is the host of the distribution, which will begin at 3 p.m. and continue until all the food is gone. There will be food for approximately…
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QUINCY — Registration is now open for the 18th annual “Pink Pass It On in the District” 5K Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness on Oct. 26. Proceeds benefit the Blessing Foundation Breast Center Financial Assistance Program that helps patients with a breast health-related medical need but lack the finances to address it on their own…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Progress is being made on NECAC’s “Coalition of the Willing” group that aims to address housing issues in 12 Missouri counties. The idea came out of NECAC’s Tri-State Housing Summit in June. The group’s first meeting will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at the NECAC Marion County Service Center, 3518…
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QUINCY — Square Peg Group Troupe will present William Shakespeare’s timeless comedy “Twelfth Night” at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the State Street Theater. This production brings mistaken identity, unrequited love and hilarious antics to life in one of Shakespeare’s most beloved works. “Twelfth Night” follows twins Viola and Sebastian, who were separated during a shipwreck.…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Museum will hold a fundraising event featuring Col. Frank Furr as the keynote speaker at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, at the Quincy Country Club. This event aims to support The Quincy Museum’s 60th anniversary projects, 2025 exhibit lineup and essential capital projects. President Dwight D. Eisenhower established a joint…
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QUINCY — To increase options available to pregnant women in the region to access care in the ways they wish, Blessing Health is hosting a free International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) Professional Birth Doula Workshop on Friday, Oct. 11, and Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Blessing Business Center, 4919 Oak, from 9 a.m. to 6…
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QUINCY — Registration is underway for the third annual Karter K 5K Run/Walk at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 on the Bill Klingner Trail in Quincy’s Bob Mays Park. The park is on North 18th between Seminary Road and Koch’s Lane. This event helps Blessing Hospital maternity patients with medical expenses after a stillbirth. Karter’s…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Many birds are beginning to move from their spring and summer breeding grounds to their winter homes. This is a good time to watch birds make the seasonal transition. A bird walk will be at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Sodalis Nature Preserve, sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation. Gale Rublee,…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will host its annual homecoming weekend Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 26–29, with numerous events planned for alumni, students and the community. Festivities kick off at 6 p.m. on Thursday with the homecoming parade and the annual Balloon Glow, which features hot air balloons on Friar’s Field and many food and beverage…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra, directed by Bruce Briney, begins its 77th season with its “Natural Wonders” concert at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at Quincy Junior High School’s Morrison Theater. The orchestra will perform a contemporary piece by composer Roger Zare called “Fanfare Solaris.” It is inspired by the long days of summer…
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QUINCY — All area cancer survivors and a guest are invited to indulge and engage at “Evolve,” a free event designed for them from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 3609 N. Marx Drive. The Blessing Cancer Center team will be the host of the event. Evolve…
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QUINCY — The 2024 Fundraising Summit is bringing quality speakers to Quincy to benefit local non- profits and other organizations. The all-day workshop organized by the Tri-State Area Fundraising Professionals (TSAFP) is set from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. The summit features speakers…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Douglass Community Services will be the host of a Burgers & Brews fundraiser from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Y-Mens Pavilion. Proceeds will go toward a capital campaign to raise money for a new facility for the organization. Great River Brewing Company will offer craft beers for sale.…
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QUINCY — Mutt Strut: Red, White and Paws, one of the Quincy Humane Society’s largest fundraising events of the year, is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at South Park. Registration is open online at https://givebutter.com/MuttStrut. Pre-registration will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Quincy Humane Society…
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QUINCY — Registration is underway for the Bar Olympics at The Dock on Saturday, Sept. 28. Proceeds go towards the Teresa Adams House, which offers a temporary, affordable place to stay for people accessing healthcare from any provider in the Quincy area — or people visiting relatives at any Quincy area healthcare or long-term care…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A celebration to honor the musicians of the band Uptown Strings will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Mayor Barry Louderman will present a proclamation from the city of Hannibal thanking the band members for their musical contribution to the city. The band, formerly…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department, along with the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), recommends an annual flu vaccination for everyone six months and older. The Adams County Health Department is offering six public flu clinics throughout the community. A preregistration option for all community flu clinics…
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