Local Happenings
FLORIDA, Mo. — The seventh annual Salt River Quilt Show will be held during the first weekend in October at the Mark Twain Memorial Shrine within Mark Twain State Park and the Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site at 37352 Shrine Road, Florida, Mo. The theme of this year’s quilt show is “Centennial: 100 Years…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County’s Woodland Cemetery ghost tours allow participants to take a trip into Quincy’s historic past. This walking event is scheduled on Saturdays in October plus Halloween night in Woodland Cemetery, 1020 S. Fifth. The tours will feature experienced guides who will lead the groups on paths…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) is marking the 30th anniversary of its truck driver training program. Since its establishment in September 1994, the program has trained thousands of professional truck drivers, making an impact on the regional and national transportation industry. The program will hold an open house from 4 to 6 p.m.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University will light up Friars’ Field, 20th and College, with 10 hot air balloons on Thursday, Sept. 26. This free event will start at 5 p.m. The balloons will light up from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from 5 to 8:30 p.m. from vendors: The…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The TriState Diversity Coalition will hold its fourth annual Pride in the Park, called by organizers “a celebration of LGBTQ pride, diversity and inclusion,” from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, at Clat Adams Park. Douglas Peterson, president of the TriState Diversity Coalition, expressed her enthusiasm for this year’s event in…
Read Full Article MEYER, Ill. — Red Dog Saloon will hold an “End of Summer” bash Saturday, Sept. 21, at the tavern in Meyer. Activities for the day will begin at 10 a.m. Events and activities scheduled will be a volleyball tournament, bags tournament, silent auction and raffles. Food trucks will also be on site. Entertainment includes Four…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Appointments are available for a no-cost cholesterol screening on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Blessing Health Hannibal, 100 Medical Drive, in the MJB conference room. The screening requires at 12-hour fast. It measures HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels. Appointments are required and available between 7:30 and 8:45 a.m. on Oct.…
Read Full Article QUINCY— The Quincy Public Library is kicking off the Big Read from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Washington Park by giving away 1,500 copies of the Big Read book, “The Bear” by Andrew Krivak, and 500 copies of the Little Read book for younger readers, “I’m With Me” by Ron Kinscherf. These books are…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The 16th annual Senior Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. With the theme of Active and Engaged, the expo will offer about 600 participants an opportunity to learn about services and resources specific to senior adults. It provides…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Brewing Company and Fawn Berry Apothecary are bringing the handmade market back to Sixth Street from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. Shopping will be available from nearly 70 different vendors selling skillfully crafted products such as furniture, clothing, accessories, food, apothecaries, ceramics, art, clothing, books, candles and vintage upcycled…
Read Full Article UPDATE: Church officials said Wednesday the choir’s performance has been canceled and they hope to reschedule. QUINCY — The Watoto Children’s Choir will perform at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at Vermont Street United Methodist Church, 818 Vermont. The Watoto Children’s Choir is a group of African children’s choirs based in Kampala, Uganda, at Watoto…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Missouri Job Center, 203 N. Sixth, will hold an open house for the business and job seeker communities from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19. This event will showcase the services available to businesses and job seekers in the community. The event is free and open to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is having a beat meeting for Beats 4 and 5 (south of Broadway and west of 18th Street) at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, in the Quincy Notre Dame cafeteria, 1400 S. 11th. Chief Adam Yates, Deputy Chief Mike Tyler and Deputy Chief Travis Wiemelt, along with officers…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — An evening of live jazz music, social dancing and community connection is set for Friday at the YMCA of Hannibal. The Hannibal Area Swing Association is the host of the event, designed for music lovers, dance enthusiasts and anyone interested in enjoying the rhythms of jazz. The night will kick off with…
Read Full Article KAHOKA, Mo. — The Clark County Fairgrounds, 23130 E. Main in Kahoka, will be the site for the 38th annual Clark County Mule Festival Thursday through Friday, Sept. 19-21. Campsites are available. Activities held throughout the festival include mule events each day, a quilt raffle, 50/50 drawing and craft and flea market. A rodeo will…
Read Full Article Public invited to ribbon cutting, open house at new Illini Fitness location in Pittsfield on Tuesday
PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Illini Community Hospital will have a public ribbon cutting and open house at the new location of Illini Fitness on the hospital campus, 321 W. Washington, on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The ribbon cutting will be held at 9 a.m., and the open house will be held until 11 a.m. Illini Fitness, open…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Chaddock will hold a live Q&A session from 2 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, via Zoom for families, school district staff, teachers, caseworkers and referral sources to learn more about Chaddock’s services and referral process. Members of Chaddock’s admissions and clinical teams will cover a range of topics, including: Attendees can…
Read Full Article QUINCY — ArtFest 2024 will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, on the lawn of the Quincy Art Center, 1515 Jersey. This free, family-friendly event will offer art activities and experiences for all ages and abilities. The Art Center will feature hands-on activities including wheel throwing, finger knitting, blind drawing…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. – High school students and prospective transfer students are invited to attend the Illinois Regional College Fair from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, at the Donald J. Spencer Student Recreation Center on the north edge of the Western Illinois University campus. Parking is available in the adjacent Q-Lot, 1001 W.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal has earned the Tree City USA for 25 years, and Hannibal Parks and Recreation is celebrating with a “Searching for Mother Tree” nature program in Riverview Park at the shelter by the playground at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15. Nature educator Gale Rublee will lead the program. Reservations for nature…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Rotary’s Oktoberfest returns to The District and QUBA (Quincy Brewery Arts) on Saturday, Sept. 28, with three high-energy bands. Admission is free from noon until 10 p.m. in the German Historic District outside of QUBA’s Dick Brothers Brewery on York between 9th and 10th Streets. All proceeds from the event will benefit local…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s School of Humanities is sponsoring two events in celebration of Constitution Day on Tuesday, Sept. 17. “How Relevant is our Constitution Today,” an activity centered around debates on the Constitution, will be held at 11 a.m. in MacHugh Theatre in Francis Hall on QU’s main campus, 1800 College Avenue. “Voting Rights Night”…
Read Full Article MILTON, Ill. — The Milton Military Mustangs of WWII committee will be holding a ceremony at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, on the Milton village square to honor the 125 people from that community who served in WWII. The program will include a color guard from the American Legion, opening remarks by Lt. Col.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center has announced the 30th anniversary of the Mary S. Oakley and Lee Lindsay Area Artist Showcase, honoring the rich artistic talent in Quincy and the surrounding region, will run from Nov. 22 to Jan. 4. The showcase has grown into a platform that provides artists with opportunities for recognition,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Blessing Health is the host of a series of free Medicare informational sessions across the region during October to help seniors better understand their options for the annual national Medicare open enrollment period from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Blessing is modifying its approach to Medicare Advantage Plans, accepting a select group of…
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