Local Happenings
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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QUINCY — Registrations are being taken for Blessing Health’s no-cost cholesterol screening from 7 to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th. A 12-hour fast before the test is required, as is an appointment. Visit events.blessinghealth.org and search “cholesterol.” Click the blue “Register” button at the top right…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension will host a “Selling Local Foods” workshop in Hannibal from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 15, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center, 301 Warren Barrett Dr. In a press release, Justin Keay, MU Extension horticulturist, said, “Farmers market vendors, including local food producers and farmers,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation will be the host of a public information meeting about the U.S. 61 EIS Re-Evaluation Study from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21 in the Hannibal High School cafeteria, 4500 McMasters Ave. The meeting will provide an overview for the two phases of the study,…
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QUINCY — The Bay City Performing Arts Foundation will present “Bay City Live!: A Night Under the Moonlit Sky” at The Corinthian Event Center, 415 Hampshire, beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. The evening will feature a performance by Vancil Performing Arts Center’s Bay City Dance Troupe and an appearance by local band Prospect…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will be the host of its sixth annual QU Alumni Day on Thursday, Feb. 15, in honor of the university’s first day of classes in February 1860. Alums are encouraged to wear a QU alumni button and QU gear to work and attend the day’s events. In a press release, Maureen…
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QUINCY — The Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum will hold its second entry in the History of Happy Hour program series at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 at the museum, 128 N. Fifth. The talk, titled “Slavery and Freedom in the Tri-States: A Case Study of The September 1853 Dedication of Canton’s Christian University,” will be led…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Healthcare System will be the site of interviews for registered nurses from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20. Representatives from human resources will be set up in the Hannibal Regional Hospital mall area next to Judy’s Boutique. This event is a way to learn what Hannibal Regional has to…
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QUINCY — An exhibit covering the Prohibition years in the Quincy area is installed at the History Museum on the Square at 332 Maine, and a “Rendezvous at the Blind Tiger” party from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16, will open the exhibit. The unusual name for the event is a combination of…
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QUINCY — St. Francis Holy Name Ash Wednesday fish fry will have serving hours of 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14. The menu includes catfish filets, American potato salad, baked beans, mac and cheese and desserts prepared by the St. Francis Ladies Society. Cost is $13 with a drive-thru option offered. QUINCY — Quincy…
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QUINCY — Luther Memorial Church, 1210 Jersey, will hold its Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13 in the fellowship hall in the basement. A free-will offering will be accepted. Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Tuesday, marks the beginning of the Lenten season, a time of reflection and…
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QUINCY — Within parks, streams and native prairies, University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists serve as environmental stewards in their communities. Master Naturalists in west-central Illinois volunteered more than 460 hours in 2023. Illinois Extension is now opening registration for the next training slated for this spring. The course begins April 3. In a press…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Thousands of agriculture enthusiasts from three states are expected to converge on Macomb in February for Western Illinois University Ag Mech Club’s 52nd annual Farm Expo. Those interested should mark their calendars for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb.…
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Hannibal, MO – Beginning on Monday, Feb. 12 and continuing through Friday, Feb. 16, Church St. from 5th to 6th Street will be closed while the Hannibal Board of Public Works’ Sewer Crew repairs a sewer main. This portion of Church Street will be closed to through traffic for the duration of the repair. Please…
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