Local Happenings
QUINCY — Mr. K’s Fabric Shop is having a grand re-opening event to celebrate 50 years in business from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held. Attendees can to explore the newly renovated showroom and enjoy…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Lincoln-era Log Cabin Village in Quinsippi Island Park will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 during the 16th annual Frontier Settlement Day. The Friends of the Log Cabins Association is the host of this free event. The Friends of the Log Cabins encourages re-enactors and others…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Terry Newell has chosen The Legacy Theater in Carthage to present the Sue Newell Scholarship Showcase at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. This variety show is a third-party rental event hosted at the theater, produced in memory of Newell’s late wife, Sue, to raise funds for a scholarship fund in her…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness month, Hannibal Regional Medical Group is offering free prostate cancer screenings from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, at Hannibal Regional Medical Group. An appointment is required and can be made by calling 573-629-3532. In a press release, Dr. Viacheslav Iremashvili, urologist at Hannibal…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will present a program on Camp Ellis, a former World War II Army Service Forces Unit Training Center in western Illinois, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, in the Senior and Family Resource Center, at 639 York. The program is free and open to the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Indiana bats are starting to settle into their hibernacula, the caves at Sodalis Nature Preserve where they spend the winter. The “Bats are Back” night hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation. Interpreter guide Gale Rublee, a nationally certified interpreter…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College will honor local and national first responders on Wednesday, Sept. 11 after receiving permission from the 9-11 Memorial and Museum to be a viewing site for the organization’s anniversary film. This year’s film will be premiered locally in JWCC’s Heath Center auditorium at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday. The event is…
Read Full Article QUINCY — As part of its observance of September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Blessing Health will be the host of free prostate cancer screenings in five locations across the region. Prostate cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed and treated at the Blessing Cancer Center. Registration is required. The screenings will be held…
Read Full Article QUINCY — State aging officials are holding a series of roundtable discussions — open to service providers, older adults, family caregivers and the public — to help shape the future of policymaking, service delivery and investment priorities to meet the needs of a growing older adult population. “As a requirement of the federal Older Americans…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Having spent a lifetime of making art, Terry Newell of Carthage, Ill., is bringing his work to Alliance Art Gallery for September. Newell recently has been concentrating on western-themed acrylic paintings inspired by a childhood that included playing cowboys and Indians with his brother. He has spent time with Native Americans and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Park Band, in conjunction with the Quincy Service Club’s Flags of Honor, will present a concert beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 in Madison Park. The concert will honor first responders, including military, police, fire and emergency medical services. The park band will perform Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services will be the host of an end-of-summer carnival that will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at Willow Grove Childcare and Learning Center, 641 Buchanan. This event is free and open to the public in collaboration with Memorial Hospital. It offers…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The 44th annual indoor horseshoe league sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation League starts Sunday, Sept. 15. Games are played at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center starting at 2 p.m. on Sundays. Registration for the league continues through Tuesday, Sept. 10. Cost is $40 for each two-person team and participants must register…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Friends of the Log Cabins has scheduled a workday in the Log Cabin Village on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 8 a.m. to noon. The village is in Quinsippi Island Park and can be accessed via All America Park, just off Bonansinga Drive. Plans are to prepare the village for Frontier Settlement Day on Sept.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Service Club has its 11th annual Field of Honor display ready for viewing in remembrance of 9/11 at 16th and Broadway this weekend. The display will feature 1,000 American flags. The field will be open from 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 through 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9. Evening viewing will be…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The second United Hearts Family Fest, in partnership with Trinity Church and sponsored by Peters Heating and Air Conditioning, will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Trinity United Church of Christ, 2020 S. 24th. The church picnic-style fundraising event will have: In a press release, Nathan Halfpap,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Brewing Company and The District are spearheading a clean-up event beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday. Efforts will begin in Parking Lot I, where gloves and trash bags will be distributed. Volunteers will then head to designated areas in the heart of the downtown to pick up litter. Lunch provided by Platt Daddy…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — VFW Post 11041, 316 S. Main, will hold its monthly fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday. Items on the menu are catfish fillets, VFW spuds, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and drinks. Cost for the meal is $12 for adults and $5 for children. Members of VFW Post 11041…
Read Full Article GOLDEN, Ill. — The Golden Fall Festival will be held Friday through Saturday, Sept. 6-8. The three-day event will offer: Friday Saturday Sunday Windmill tours, brats and burgers available all weekend along with a blacksmith on Saturday and Sunday.
Read Full Article QUINCY — We in Quincy, IL Back the Blue will be the host of the Red, White and Back the Blue Festival at Lincoln Park, 1231 Bonansinga Drive, from 2 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7. The festival is dedicated to honoring local law enforcement, fire departments, EMS units and 911 dispatch. It is…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A program will offer free computer coding league for local seventh and eighth grade students through a collaboration with the city of Hannibal, Hannibal Area Chamber of Commerce, Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council and Hannibal-LaGrange University. The class will meet from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays starting Sept. 10 in Room…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo — Culver-Stockton College’s first exhibit of the fall semester will be ‘Shared Spaces’ by artist Andy Brown in the C-SC Mabee Art Gallery. The gallery opening is set for Thursday, Sept. 5, and closes Oct. 14 with the artist’s talk at 6:30 p.m. on the closing day. Gallery shows are free and open…
Read Full Article Everybody meet Gunner! With his big floppy ears, brown eyes, and contagious smile, he is sure to win your heart over almost instantly. Gunner has quickly become a staff favorite with his goofy and loyal personality. He is two years old and is a Bluetick Coonhound! Gunner loves everyone who he meets and is always…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University recently released its Pursuit of Learning in Society (POLIS) fall semester class schedule. POLIS is an opportunity for lifelong learning for seniors. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. POLIS Fall 2024 class schedule: All classes meet from 2-4 p.m. at North Campus, North 18th Street and Seminary Road, with signs to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) will hold its inaugural Student Support Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, in the cafeteria and courtyard. This event is designed to provide students with essential resources and information to enhance their academic journey and personal well-being. This event is organized by…
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