Local Happenings
QUINCY — United Way of Adams County raised more than $20,000 in the inaugural United We Feud event hosted on April 12 at The Washington Theater in Quincy. Led by host, Rich Marcolla, the evening brought local families and community members together for a lively trivia night, centered around the power of community impact. The…
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QUINCY — As part of a National Day of Action, 50501 Quincy Illinois is organizing a peaceful assembly to oppose a wide number of decisions being made by President Donald Trump, DOGE and the current administration in general. Some of the decisions that 50501 is protesting against are: The event will feature a moment of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Evening Kiwanis will hold a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 19, in the Hannibal High School cafeteria. Cost is $10 for all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage with children 8 and younger eating free. All proceeds will be used for community service projects.
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The 23rd annual Flower Children’s Spring Fling to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will be held Saturday, April 19, at the American Legion Hall, 600 Short in Palmyra. The event will begin with a social hour at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. provided by HATS Restaurant.…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Brenner Library is partnering with the 1930s Ag Museum, founded by Don McKinley, to present an exhibit of the Agriculture Industry & Manufacturing in Adams County for the past 200 years. Featured items from the Collins Plow Company, Moorman Manufacturing, Electric Wheel, Flynn Bottling Company, Chatten Orchard and more are being…
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QUINCY — Connect Child and Family and Christian Adoption Resources and Education (CARE) are bringing Hope for the Journey to Quincy from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 25, at The Crossing on 48th Street. Hope for the Journey equips professionals, parents and caregivers with the practical tools and understanding to build connection…
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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — Options for Women will hold its 12th annual Walk For Life and BBQ on Saturday, May 17, at Bowling Green City Park. Check-in and registration will begin at 10:30 a.m., with the walk beginning at 11 a.m. Registration can be completed at https://secure.fundeasy.com/ministrysync/event/?e=29541. Each walker who raises $200 or more will receive a free T-shirt.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The United Way Evening of Philanthropy, honoring community members who live out the mission and vision of the United Way within their own lives, will be held Friday, May 9, at the Olive Branch event venue in Palmyra. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with dinner being served at 7:15 p.m. followed…
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QUINCY — Step into the unknown with the cast of Quincy Community Theatre’s production of “Ghostlight.” Performances are April 24-27 in QCT’s Lab Theatre space. Tickets for Lab Theatre productions are general admission, and seating is limited. From the mind of Stephen Gregg, this spine-tingling mystery follows a group of high school students as they…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The next quarterly meeting of the Hancock County Historical Society will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Carthage Community Center, 301 Main. It is open to the public. The topic for the meeting, presented by former Quincy mayor Charles Scholz and practicing attorney with Scholz and Scholz, LLP,…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Carthage Public Library District Board of Trustees invites the public to the groundbreaking for a new library building at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at the corner of First and Center. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own shovel or trowel to participate. The library received bids from five general contractors…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department is providing a Storybook Trail in Central Park specially geared to young children which will run through April 25. The book is “Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes,” written by Kimberly and James Dean. The book will be available for two weeks to give youngsters a…
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CANTON, MO — Culver-Stockton College’s Kraus Lecture featuring alumnus Jonathan L. Swain, Class of 1992 will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, in Meaders Lounge in the Gladys Crown Student Center. This event is free and open to the public. Swain will share his insights and experiences in public affairs, strategic communications and…
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — Double Hearts Ranch, 42451 Oakland Road, will present “The Legend of the Donkey” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, followed by an Easter egg hunt. The event features a unique, interactive experience including live donkeys. Pastor Larry Hinds will share The Legend of the Donkey, a story that…
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QUINCY — The Herman Masonic Lodge Number 39 of Quincy will have available the Illinois Masonic Family Identification program Saturday at the Oakley-Lindsay Center’s Food Truck Fun Fest. The program is free of charge and only takes a few minutes to complete. Lodge volunteers will start with a photo, height, weight and fingerprints for a…
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NAUVOO, Ill. — Living Water, a local worship band, invites area residents to join in singing favorite hymns of Holy Week and Easter beginning at 2 p.m. on Palm Sunday, April 13, at the historic Nauvoo Theatre. The event will include performances by the band and a back-up choir of local singers, along with scripture…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The schedule of events for National Tom Sawyer Days was recently released. Tom Sawyer Days is an annual festival held in Hannibal, Missouri, in celebration of the beloved character Tom Sawyer, created by author Mark Twain. The event typically takes place over the 4th of July weekend and includes a variety of…
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QUINCY — The Student Athlete Advisory Committee at Quincy University will hold an Easter egg hunt at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 12. The hunt will be held on Friars’ Field in the southeast section of Quincy University. The morning will also offer prizes and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Sponsors for the event are…
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QUINCY — Quincy Rotary After Dark (RAD) will hold its second annual adult Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 12, at The Dock, 1021 Bonansinga Drive. Check-in will be from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Participants can enjoy a lively Easter egg hunt with the chance to win fantastic prizes. The event will feature a party…
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QUINCY — Dr. Patrick Hotle will present a program on artist John Quidor at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, at the Quincy Art Center, 1515 Jersey. Quidor, an artist best known for his unique literary-themed paintings based on works like Don Quixote, Legend of Sleepy Hollow and The Pioneers, lived in Quincy during the…
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QUINCY — Melrose Chapel invites families to its Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 12, at the church, 3600 Payson Road. The event is open to the public and free of charge. The hunt times will be divided by age groups: The event also will offer face painting, games, cookie decorating and a scavenger hunt.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A daytime hike will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at Sodalis Nature Preserve. Interested participants should meet at the shelter to explore the forested trails at Sodalis with some of the people who have spent the last eight to nine years establishing and maintaining the unpaved trails…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Foundation and O.C. Wilson Scottish Rite are teaming up to raise funds for the Pediatric Speech Therapy Department at Hannibal Regional Hospital. The fifth annual Casino Royale event will take place on Friday, April 11, at the Rialto Banquet Hall, bringing blackjack, roulette and other fun casino games to the…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra, directed by Bruce Briney, presents “American Horizons” at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12, in Quincy Junior High School’s Morrison Theater. “American Horizons” is a salute to American composers, including regional composers Jeremy Beck, James Romig, Randall Faust and Aaron Copland. Music by Copland includes selections from The Tender Land…
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BARRY, Ill. —The Barry Community Chorus will perform its annual Easter cantata, “The Easter Story,” at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at Barry United Methodist Church, 720 Perry. The cantata presents the story of Holy Week through Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection via new and familiar songs as well as narration. It is under the direction…
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