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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Reservations are being taken for no-cost cholesterol screenings on Tuesday, March 12, by Illini Community Hospital at the Illini Fitness Center, 128 W. Washington. The screening requires a 12-hour fast to measure HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels. Appointments are required and available between 7:30 and 9:15 a.m. An appointment…
Read Full Article QUINCY — TAKE 6, a 10-time Grammy award-winning and 10-time Dove award-winning group, will perform Friday, March 8, at Salem Evangelical Church, 435 S. Ninth. Doors will open at 7 p.m., for the concert which will begin at 7:30 p.m. TAKE 6 crosses all genres from gospel to pop, jazz to R&B and has been…
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QUINCY — The first United Way of Adams County “Partners in Bloom” event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, at Town & Country Inn & Suites. The public is invited to explore the imaginative interpretations of the area’s finest florists as they showcase their talents of floral displays…
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QUINCY — A bingo night on Friday, March 15, at the Machinists Lodge, 2929 N. Fifth, will benefit the Josie Basket Project. A basket auction also will be held during the evening. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with bingo beginning at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 for 10 games. Daubers will be sold for…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery, in Brenner Library, will host the art exhibition “A Mother’s Stance,” featuring oil paintings and drawings by Amanda Strudwick of Quincy. This free exhibition will continue through March 15 and is open to the public. The exhibit features an artist’s reception from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University announced its fourth annual Day of Giving 24-hour period will run between noon on April 11 and noon on April 12. HLGU has set a goal of 250 new gifts to the university in this 24-hour timeframe. “Your gift, combined with those of hundreds of other HLGU Day of Giving…
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QUINCY — City Hall Council Chambers, 730 Maine, will be the site of the Secretary of State mobile DMV from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, March 1. There are no appointments for this event. The following services will be available: For questions or more information, call the City of Quincy mayor’s office at…
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CANTON, Mo. — The artwork of Culver-Stockton art students Zhane Cariglia and Tabitha Haxel will be featured in the 28th annual Art Saint Louis: Varsity Arts Exhibition to be held March 1-28. This annual event will display artworks by 37 other outstanding undergrad and graduate-level art students representing 21 regional universities and colleges from Missouri…
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QUINCY — Voices for Choice has scheduled a showing of the HBO documentary “The Janes” from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, at the Quincy Public Library. The movie is two hours in length and will be followed by an hour of conversation/Q&A with the some of the original Janes. Registration for this…
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QUINCY — A St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl, sponsored by The District, will be held from 3:17 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 9. Participants will hop aboard a bus (or walk) to 16 participating establishments. The cost is $20 per person. Physical tickets must be bought here, and they must be picked up at…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Due to popular demand, Indoor Archery being offered at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center has been extended for March. Archery will be available every Wednesday from 6:30-9 p.m. through March 27. In a press release, recreation supervisor Emily Hultgren said, “We had planned to end archery at the end of February but…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre has announced its lineup of six theatre education classes for the spring semester for students ranging from 5 years old through adulthood. Each class aims to develop a specific set of skills, such as characterization, dance, puppetry and technical skills. A highlight this semester will be the Musical Theatre Dance for…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA and Kelly’s Tavern announce the 41st annual Kelly’s Fun Run/Walk at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, March 10, at Kelly’s Tavern. Participants will walk or run the 5K course through the heart of Quincy, all while supporting vital health and wellness programs at the YMCA. The race offers: Sponsors are Kelly’s…
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Hannibal Middle School performance 'Willy Wonka Jr.' brings salty, sweet to stage beginning Thursday
HANNIBAL, Mo. — What’s a musical director to do when there’s so much talent and not enough parts? Stacy Mueller, musical director at Hannibal Middle School, says the solution is to perform “Willy Wonka Jr.” “I am blessed to have a very talented cast, and I needed a show with a lot of little leading…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Lincoln Day, a yearly event across many counties in Missouri, is an opportunity for voters to meet their state and local candidates in a local setting. This year’s local Lincoln Day will be held Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Hannibal Nutrition Center, 219 S. 10th. Voters can meet with candidates beginning at…
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QUINCY — Small business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to attend a Lunch and Learn event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, at the JWCC Workforce Development Center, 2710 N. 42nd. Presented by Andy Skattebo of BrickStreet Digital, this event aims to demystify the applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in day-to-day business…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Humane Society is partnering with the United Way of Adams County to be the hosts of a Queen of Hearts raffle that will kick off Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the Dock, 1021 Bonansinga Drive. The raffle consists of a gameboard containing a deck of 54 cards numbered, sealed and placed facedown.…
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QUINCY — The University of Illinois Extension Adams County Master Gardeners will be the host of the 28th annual Gardener’s Palette from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York. Jeff Vancil from Hart’s Nursery in Bushnell will be this year’s keynote speaker and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College Business and Industry Training is offering a series of three classes which focus on characteristics of effective leaders, ethics, service and both leadership and communication skills — with a special emphasis on listening and engaging with others effectively. All classes are open to the public. No application is necessary,…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Chaddock Foster and Adoption Services team is hosting an open house event for prospective foster parents at its Carthage campus from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27. This open house event will be a drop-in/drop-out format so prospective foster parents can learn in a comfortable, no-pressure atmosphere. Current Chaddock foster…
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QUINCY — The Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Illinois athletes will take place at noon on Sunday, Feb. 25, at QU Stadium, 1301 N. 20th. Registration will begin at 10:45 a.m. Registered participants must raise a minimum of $100 to plunge and receive a Polar Plunge hooded sweatshirt. People who…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College, founded in 1853 by members of the Disciples of Christ Church, will celebrate its covenant with the Canton Christian Church, 512 College, on Sunday, Feb. 18 in coordination with the church’s 10:45 a.m. service. “The annual visit to the Canton Christian Church serves as a significant reminder of the college’s deep-rooted…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, will be the host of a second beginner-friendly crochet class with Grace Tate of Graceful Stitching Co. on Feb. 21 and Feb. 23. The workshop will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tate has been crocheting as a hobby for 10 years. The workshop will include practicing…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Eagle Day will be from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center and the Rotary Pavilion on the Hannibal riverfront. Eagle/nature-related crafts and games for children will be at the armory. Master Naturalists will provide educational information for all visitors on how eagles became endangered and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, will be the host of a special dinner and performance event at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22. Dinner+Music combines food for the body and music for the soul. Admission includes music by cellist and music educator Katie Schisler accompanied by pianist Michael Gaines. Before the…
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