Local Happenings
CARTHAGE, Ill. — The spirit of the holiday season will come alive at the Hancock County Outreach Center, 511 Main, from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20. The event is open to all, offering free entry and a complimentary meal for attendees. The celebration will feature an array of activities embracing a special Hispanic…
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QUINCY — Looking to get a letter to Santa? Stop by 5729 S. 24th between 5 and 9 p.m. through Wednesday, Dec. 20. Elf on the Shelf has dropped off a mailbox from which he collects all the letters each night to deliver to Santa. All letters must be received by Dec. 20 and should…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The smooth sounds of Sal Valentinetti are coming to The Legacy Theater in Carthage on Saturday, Dec. 16, for a 7 p.m. show. Valentinetti, coming from Long Island, N.Y., started in music by playing the baritone horn, base trumpet, tuba and trombone. His voice was discovered by accident. During a horn lesson…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, offers a jazz performance at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 featuring holiday favorites with a jazz twist by Hannibal pianist Bill Morrison. Guest musicians will be Morrison’s son, Marty Morrison, on drums, Bennett Wood on saxophone, Tom Byrne on guitar and Jim Batson on bass.…
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QUINCY — The deadline to sign up for the Salvation Army’s free community Christmas dinner is quickly approaching. The reservation deadline is Monday, Dec. 18. When calling to make a reservation, attendees will need to make a reservation for 11 a.m. or 11:45 a.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are highly recommended. Shut-ins will need…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Saints Avenue Buffet and Grill recently made a $1,000 donation to the Salvation Army of Hannibal. The establishment pledged to donate $1 from every meal bought on Thanksgiving Day. In a press release, Chad Douglas, donor relations coordinator at The Salvation Army of Hannibal, said, “We are thankful for this generous donation.…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, at John Wood Community College in Room D022/023 on the lower north end of the JWCC Building D in the rear. Parking is in Lot 4 on the lower level. Entrance is through either door C2 or the door marked “Paul…
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QJHS Cookbooks are now available! This original publication features 177 recipes, submitted by QJHS students, staff, and supporters. Cover art is by 8th grader, Cece Wayland. All profits will be utilized for student activities and enrichment. Cookbooks are only $20 and will make fabulous gifts, keepsakes, and are sure to become well-loved in kitchens throughout…
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QUINCY — Firefighters Local 63 will host its annual Christmas open house at Central Fire Station, 906 Vermont, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15, with soda, hot chocolate and cookies available. Santa will arrive at the fire station via fire truck at 6 p.m. He will be available to visit with the…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will have a Christmas choir performance beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium. The Division of Fine, Applied, and Literary Arts will present this event, featuring performances by the collegiate choir, chamber choir and concert choir, all under the direction of interim director of choirs…
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SAVERTON, Mo. — While the Christmas season flies by in a flurry of shopping, ugly sweater parties, gift wrapping and more, Genesis Bible Church invites everyone to pause in remembrance of one sacred night in Bethlehem. The church will host their third annual live nativity on Sunday Dec. 17 from 5 to 8 p.m., at…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation of Hannibal has awarded a $4,000 grant to provide for the 2023-24 season of the Hannibal Concert Association. The HCA will use the money for the Student Pass Program, where select students and one accompanying adult are offered complimentary admission to a concert to encourage audience development through youths…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health is offering a “Passport to Blessing Hiring Event” on Thursday, Dec. 14. Job seekers can attend between 3 and 6 p.m. in the Blessing Hospital auditorium inside the main lobby of the hospital at 11th and Spring. The event is free, and no advance registration is required. Those planning to attend…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association’s third concert of its 2023-2024 concert season is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, with the award-winning Fountain City Brass Band in the Roland Fine Arts Center’s Parker Theater on the campus of Hannibal-LaGrange University. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Fountain City Brass Band is a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — EMBRACE will hold a kickoff for its capital campaign at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Friendship Brewery, 422 N. Main. The capital campaign, with a goal of $300,000, is an effort to raise funding for a larger facility. EMBRACE provides immediate supplies for foster children ages newborn to 21. It requires…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s Art and Design Senior Capstone Show, featuring the work of 10 students to be exhibited in the Mabee Art Gallery, will open on Saturday, Dec. 9, and conclude on Jan. 5 with artist presentations 1 p.m. Saturday in the gallery. The capstone allows C-SC students to exhibit knowledge gained and…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will be the host of Holiday on the Hill, its third annual community holiday-themed event, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, in the Mabee Center gymnasium. Guests can enjoy cookie decorating, photos with Santa, games facilitated by C-SC students, books read by future educators and crafts. Children…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Area String Orchestra will play 12 pieces during its annual Christmas concert beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, in the Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road. The selections of Christmas and holiday songs include: For a change of pace, the orchestra will play a section of one of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Salvation Army Family Store’s Christmas celebration will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, within the Family Store at 200A Steamboat Bend Shopping Center (just south of County Market) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. The day’s events include treats, games, store specials, prizes…
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Join Ashley Burnett this Friday, Dec. 8, as she celebrates the pre-launch of her first book, Your Spacious & Seasonal Year: Nourishing rituals, reflections & recipes to ignite joy, connection, meaning & magic. The $25 ticket price includes 1 copy of the book, an excerpt read from the author, and wine at Electric Fountain Brewing Roastery +…
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QUINCY — The inaugural Ultimate Brick Show will be held May 4-5 at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. Contestants from the hit FOX television show “LEGO Masters” will be onsite along with LEGO displays and vendors from across the country. Build Challenges with Tim Croll and a kid’s zone play area will be featured throughout the two-day event. The event is open to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Alliance Art Gallery welcomes returning guest artist and Hannibal native Haley Cassiday Wayman for December. The community is invited to meet Wayman and many other artists at a Second Saturday event from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, which coincides with the Historic Downtown Hannibal’s popular Living Windows event. Wayman…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mark Twain Chorale will present Christmas’ Greatest Hits beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at Fifth Street Baptist Church, 111 N. Fifth St. Admission is free, but a free will offering will be collected. The group of 40 members is under the direction of Allen Means and has been performing…
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QUINCY — People interested in joining the fight against heart disease are invited to buy a ticket to attend the Heart of our Community Gala on Feb. 10 at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. The fundraising event helps address the unmet needs of Blessing heart patients and enhances medical technology available to patients and supports staff continuing…
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QUINCY — Muddy River Opera will offer gift wrapping Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8-10 at its office near the movie theater in the Quincy Town Center. The service will be available from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, and noon to 4 p.m. on…
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