Local Happenings
Here are the closings and postponements for Wednesday, Jan. 10. Unless it says otherwise, consider it closed if it is on this list. Horizons Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry Kroc Center Opening at 9:00 AM Ladies of Charity of Quincy …
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The 18th annual Ice Bowl disc golf tournament will be Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Don Crane Disc Golf Course in Huckleberry Park. The event is sponsored by the Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department with prizes are donated by Excitement Disc Golf. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with tee-off beginning at 10…
Read Full Article WARSAW, Ill. — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association has announced Renee Blunier, who plays the oboe, as the winner of the Martha McCrory Young Artists Competition, open to local 10th through 12th graders. The contest was held Dec. 16 at First Union Congregational Church in Quincy. Blunier performed movements from Benedetto Marcello’s “Oboe Concerto in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Navigating the challenges of caring for a loved one with cancer can be overwhelming, but a new group aims to provide support for those facing this difficult journey. Starting on Tuesday, Jan. 9, Quincy Medical Group will launch Companions of Hope, a support group tailored to those caring for a loved one facing…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University will welcome Riley Gaines as a guest speaker at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31, in the Roland Fine Arts Center. Gaines is a leader in defending women’s single-sex spaces, advocating for equality and fairness, and standing up for women’s safety, privacy and equal opportunities. The event is free and…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — VFW Post 11041 will have its first fish fry of 2024 from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the hall, 316 S. Main. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children with a menu of catfish fillet, VFW potatoes, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and drink. The VFW hall is…
Read Full Article PAYSON, Ill. — Family and friends have organized a Celebration of Life event for a Payson woman who was killed in an October car crash on Interstate 72 in Pike County. Loved ones will gather for Angela Wood on Jan. 20 at noon at 242 E 1150th St., Payson. There will be an outdoor, tented…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Willow Grove Childcare and Learning Center will host a one-year celebration open house from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2. The public is encouraged to stop in and explore the facility, meet the teachers and engage with the administration. Refreshments will be available as attendees tour the classrooms and experience…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Legacy Theater 2024 Showcase, a free event highlighting this year’s linup of outstanding performers, will be held Saturday, Jan. 20. The showcase is free to anyone in the region, and reservations are not required. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a social time with light refreshments, and the program will begin…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — If Santa Claus puts a tricycle under the tree, there is a time to ride it this winter even if the weather doesn’t cooperate. Pedal Power will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 6, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. The event is annually sponsored by the Hannibal…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming production of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda: The Musical” to kick off the 2024 season. “Matilda: The Musical” will take the stage Feb. 16-18 and Feb. 22-25. Flex season ticket holders may reserve their tickets starting Jan. 11. General tickets go on sale on Jan. 23.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center has put out a call for artists for three upcoming exhibits: the 50th annual High School Art Competition, the seventh annual High School Art Teacher Exhibit, and the 50th Anniversary High School Competition Past Participants’ Showcase. All three of these exhibits will be on display at the Quincy Art…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The December meeting of the Gem City Rock Club will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, in the old bookstore inside the Quincy Town Center. Visitors are welcome to attend. The program for the evening will be Rocky Bingo. Snacks will be provided, and participants are welcome to bring their own beverage.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Children can enjoy lunch and a visit with Santa from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at The Masonic Temple, Fifth and Jersey. Lunch will be served on the lower level of the temple in the dining room. After a lunch of a hot dog, chips, cookies and a drink, children can visit…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy National Cemetery, an official Wreaths Across America location, will be the site of a wreath-laying ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16, joining more than 3,700 other locations across the country for National Wreaths Across America Day. The wreath laying procession will begin with the wreath escort leaving at Washington Park at 9 a.m.…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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.…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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.…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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 +…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Christmas candlelight tours of the Governor John Wood mansion will be held in December. Candlelight tours will be scheduled between 5 and 7 p.m. on Dec. 15, 16, 22, 23 and 26. Tour times are 5 p.m.; 5:20 p.m.; 5: 40 p.m. 6 p.m.; 6:20 p.m.; and 6:40 p.m. Tours will begin…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The O.C. Wilson Scottish Rite of Hannibal is offering its annual Feztival of Trees Dec. 8-10 at 110 N. Main. Proceeds from this event will assist in providing scholarships for pediatric speech therapy patients at Hannibal Regional Healthcare System. Admission to the event is $2 per person for ages 13 and above. …
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s Student Life organization will host the family event, “Winter Wonderland,” from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the Spring Valley Trails near the rear parking lot on the southeast corner of the Quincy campus. The event is an outdoor opportunity featuring pictures with Santa, a campfire, hot…
Read Full Article QUINCY — St. John’s Cathedral, 3728 Payson Road, will host a St. Nicholas party for children ages 2 to 92 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6. Prizes and refreshments will be available. Those attending will learn about the origins of St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas of Myra was the foundation of the figure who…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University’s music department choirs will present their December concert, “A Service of Lessons and Carols,” at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, in St. Francis Church, 1721 College. The concert will feature an evening of scriptures, songs and hymns that share the Christmas story from the fall of Adam, the birth of Christ…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — A large model train set, courtesy of Galen Wollbrink, will be on display at the Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum, 306 Walnut in Carthage, on from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10; Sunday, Dec. 17; Saturday, Dec. 30; and Sunday, Jan. 7. For the past several years, model train displays of…
Read Full Article NAUVOO, Ill. — Living Water, a local worship band, will present three Christmas concerts at the historic Nauvoo Theatre in downtown Nauvoo at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, and a special concert for children at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19. The program will feature a mixture of traditional and…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — VFW Post 11041 will hold its last fish fry of 2023 on Friday at the hall, 316 S. Main. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children. Serving hours are 4 to 7 p.m. The menu consists of catfish fillet, VFW spuds, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and drink. The…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Muddy River Opera will be showcasing Handel’s Messiah at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, at Luther Memorial Church. The church is at 1210 Jersey. The event, and the following soup supper, are free to attend with donations appreciated.
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation will be the host of its annual Music, Marshmallows, Mistletoe and Snowball Toss on Saturday, Dec. 2, as part of Hannibal’s Victorian Festival of Christmas. All the festivities will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Y Men’s Pavilion, 105 Hill. There will be music, a…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Chorus will share a nostalgic holiday setting at its “Christmas Keepsakes” Concert at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in Salem Church. The choristers are directed by Phyllis Robertson and accompanied by Becky White. This celebration offers Christmas music like “Ceremony of Carols” by Benjamin Britten and “Merry Christmas, Darling,” made…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Maverick’s Landing, 500 S. Eighth, will be the site of a stand-up comedy show Saturday, Dec. 2. Comedians performing will be host and Quincy native Richard Bailey, Ryne Thorson, Kody Freeman, Quincy native Seth Reed and Larry Smith from NPR’s “Convince Me.” In a press release, Bailey said, “It’s always great to come…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Saints Avenue Buffet and Grill, 3913 McMasters Ave., is donating $1 of every meal bought on Thanksgiving, Nov. 23, and Christmas, Dec. 25, to The Salvation Army of Hannibal. The menu will include traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas meals served from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on both holidays. In a press release, Stephanie Crabill…
Read Full Article QUINCY — World AIDS Day, observed annually on Dec. 1, serves as a global movement to unite people in the ongoing battle against HIV and AIDS. On this day, the Quincy ARISE Coalition is the host of a community event titled “Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV” from 3 to 7…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The public is invited to tour the Blessing Cancer Center Hannibal on Wednesday, Nov. 29. A ribbon cutting will be held at 4 p.m., with tours of the new facility offered until 6 p.m. The Blessing Cancer Center Hannibal is located inside the south entrance to the Blessing Health Hannibal campus. The…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Gem City Rock Club will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28 at the Quincy Town Center in the former bookstore location. A rock and fossil identification time is scheduled. Participants are invited to bring an unknown material to stump the group. An activity for kids is scheduled as well.
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy University Music Department will perform its Hawk Express jazz band holiday concert at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, in the Quincy University cafeteria, 1800 College Ave. The concert is free and open to the public. The band will perform holiday music with a jazz twist including “Santa Rocks the House,” “This…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Rethink Media will have its second Rethinksgiving food drive at its 502 N. 12th location on Tuesday, Nov. 28. This all-day event helps the surrounding areas, as well as replenishes the various give and take pantries across the city for this upcoming holiday season and beyond. Donations will be accepted all day and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Audiences will be treated to a wide variety of holiday vocal and instrumental selections at John Wood Community College’s Fine Arts Department holiday music concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in the JWCC Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium on the Quincy campus, 48th and Harrison. JWCC’s concert choir, band and vocal show ensemble…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Orquesta Alto Maiz, a popular Latin-jazz dance band, will perform Saturday, Dec. 9, at State Street Theatre. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. show. Orquesta Alto Maiz plays a wide range of Latin musical styles including merengue, samba, cha-cha-cha, salsa, calypso and boleros. Audience participation (dancing and singing) is…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb Downtown Development’s Small Business Saturday will be held Nov. 25. Small Business Saturday is a marketing effort started by American Express as a way to promote small and independent businesses. The effort, started in 2010, has been endorsed by the U.S. Senate and is now championed in…
Read Full Article URSA, Ill. — Ursa Christian Church, 205 N. Warsaw, will present its live Nativity from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. Characters portraying Mary and the angel, shepherds, wisemen and Roman guards, along with live animals, will offer the opportunity to see and hear the sounds of the Christmas story. Hot chocolate, cookies, soup…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, MO – The Hannibal Arts Council is offering its popular Holly Jolly Holiday workshop on Saturday, Dec. 2. There will be two session options to choose from — 10:00 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m. Participants grades K thru 5 will create a Rudolph the Reindeer puppet, clothespin Christmas tree, French Hen…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Union United Methodist Church, 1101 State, will welcome award-winning Christian singer and songwriter Paul Good on Friday, Dec. 15. A free will offering will be taken for the performance that begins at 7 p.m. The evening will offer worship and fellowship in addition to Good’s performance of a mix of his original Christian…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb’s Holiday Light Show will return to the gazebo in Chandler Park in downtown Macomb at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22. The official lighting of Chandler Park to kick off “Dickens on the Square” will occur at approximately 6:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. As Santa arrives in Macomb…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Firefighters Local 63 will hold its annual black light bingo bash at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Elks Lodge, 311 N. Second. Doors for the event will open at 5 p.m. A 50/50 drawing and various raffles will be available with more than $1,000 in cash prizes awarded. Food will…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre will hold Discovery Night for its upcoming production of Peter Pan from 5:30 tp 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21. This free event will showcase the production process, offer a live rehearsal preview, and discussion of show topics. Registration is not required. Based on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale and originally adapted…
Read Full Article MENDON, Ill. — American Legion Post 823 will hold an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 2. Also on the menu is biscuits and gravy. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12. Children under age 5 eat for free. Link or bulk whole hog sausage…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit and all the iconic characters of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” come to life during the Quincy Museum’s immersive “A Christmas Carol,” written and directed by Elizabeth Mannhardt, on Dec. 1 and 2 with show times of 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. both nights. Audience members will…
Read Full Article BEARDSTOWN, Ill. — The downtown square in Beardstown will be converted to a Christmas village for the holidays in preparation for the Christkindlmarkt set to open on Friday, Nov. 24. Fifteen custom-built cedar chalets will feature a variety of vendors each weekend leading up to Christmas. Lighted, decorated and garnished with greenery, the Christkindlmarkt will…
Read Full Article NAUVOO, Ill. — A Thanksgiving Eve “Post Derecho” Oasis worship event will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, at the historic Nauvoo Theatre on Mullholland Street in downtown Nauvoo. In a press release, Gayle Pope, a retired professor from rural Hancock County and one of the planners, said, “It will be a time…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Holiday Marketplace, the Hannibal Arts Council’s annual art sale, will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18. After the opening day, HAC gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday through Dec. 16. HAC is at 105 S. Main, in downtown Hannibal. Works by selected area artists, artisans and…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation will hold Midwest Book Fairs (formerly Books are Fun), an event offering books, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21 in the front lobby and hallways of Memorial Hospital, 1454 N. County Road 2050. All proceeds from the book and gift fair will benefit the Memorial Hospital…
Read Full Article QUINCY — In recognition of the 60-year anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Quincy University’s history department will be the host of a presentation by Justin Coffey at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, in Francis Hall, Room 334, on QU’s main campus, 1800 College Avenue. The presentation, “JFK After 60 Years:…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra, directed by Bruce Briney, will offer its second concert of 76th season with “Secrets of the Rhine” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 in Quincy Junior High School’s Morrison Theater. QSO principal trumpet Aren Van Houzen is the featured soloist on Alexander Arutiunian’s “Concerto for Trumpet.” Van Houzen is…
Read Full Article QUINCY – The Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum, 128 N. Fifth, will have its first talk in its upcoming program series, “History Happy Hour,” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16. A reception for the inaugural talk, titled “Stephen A. Douglas: American Apostle or Apostate?”, will have a reception at 5 p.m. The museum will remain open until…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army of Quincy will serve a free community Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 23. The meal will be a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and all the trimmings. The Salvation Army dinner is open to anyone who needs a place to go on Thanksgiving. Walk-ins…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will present a lecture on gravitational waves at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, in Room D022/023 at John Wood Community College. Guest lecturer will be John Wood astronomy professor Randy Wolfmeyer. Gravitational waves are tiny ripples in spacetime that offer a new way to observe the universe. They…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Beginning Sunday, Nov. 12, community foundations across the country will join together to celebrate National Community Foundation Week and the impact of place-based philanthropy. The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri will be the host of its annual “Friends of Philanthropy” celebration at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, in the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Beth Haven Quilters will hold its Fall Fling fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, in the community room of Beth Haven East, 901 Central Ave. Quilts, crafts, baked goods and homemade candies and jellies will be sold. Proceeds will go to the purchase of Christmas gifts for…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A half-day educational workshop, titled “A Dynamic Duo: Your Board Chair and Executive Directors,” is planned for non-profit directors and their non-profit board chairs from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Quincy Worx, 3701 East Lake Centre Drive. The cost is $89 per person, or $75 per person if at…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Second Tuesday of the Month program for November at the Tri-State Area Center for Women’s Ministries, 522 S. Eighth, will be led by presenter Iris Schultz from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Attendees will make a fall gnome. The Tri-State Center for Women’s Ministries also offers Cup of Grace…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The November/December Art For The Health Of It exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council’s satellite gallery within Blessing Health Hannibal features works by oil painter Steven Walker. Walker is a traditional artist from Palmyra known for his work in plein air painting and form bending ceramics. Using traditional mediums, the artist treks…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Illinois Veterans’ Home at Quincy will recognize Veterans Day with a program beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 in Lippincott Hall. The program will have a keynote address by Navy veteran and author/speaker Reg Ankrom, patriotic music by the Quincy Notre Dame High School Band and Concert Chorale, a wreath-laying honoring…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Service League’s 55th annual Holiday Gift Show, officially sponsored by The Herald-Whig, will be held at the Oakley-Lindsay Center in Quincy on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will feature more than 80 vendors with a variety…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army of Quincy began the Christmas season with its annual Tree of Lights Christmas Kick-Off luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 9. Campaign chairs Hal and Kathy Oakley were introduced, and the campaign goal of $435,000 was announced. “We have seen how The Salvation Army impacts our community in so many positive ways,”…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center will offer free admission to all veterans on Saturday, Nov. 11. Veterans should present their military/veteran identification to receive free entry and enjoy The Kroc Center’s many offerings, including the facility’s weightlifting and cardio areas, as well as the aquatic center. The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont, will be open from…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A two-part Holiday Clay Trees Arty Party will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, and Nov. 29 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Rebecca Butler from The Budding Artist will lead participants in a two-part Arty Party creating festive and unique holiday trees with clay techniques. At…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital is proactively raising awareness about diabetes and healthy living with a 45-minute live virtual event at noon on Thursday, Nov. 9. It will provide valuable insights and practical tips for people looking to manage or prevent diabetes. This event will be accessible via the “Lunch Break with Memorial – Cooking…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis Club recently donated $200 to the Hannibal Police Department’s 43rd annual Halloween party. Each child received free candy along with a free meal of a hot dog on a bun, chips and beverage. The Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis Club meets from 7 to 8 a.m. Thursdays at the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The second “Grateful for American Greats” benefit and concert will be Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Corinthian Event Center. The event will celebrate local heroes and show appreciation for their service with live entertainment, food and guest speakers. The headlining act is No Fences, a tribute band to country music icon Garth Brooks.…
Read Full Article MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The 33rd annual Brown County Deer Classic, a fundraiser for St. Mary School in Mount Sterling, is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 11. The Classic is presented by Quincy Farm and Home Supply. The show will feature the giveaway of more than 100 guns, an E-Bike, 3 carat diamond earrings, hunting excursions,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Music Lingua Quincy will hold its second St. Martin Lantern Walk from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, at 2435 Maine. The free walk will allow those attending to learn about St. Martin and a German tradition. Traditional German treats will be available after the walk for $5. Also offered will…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church will hold its annual fall craft show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the church, 3600 Payson Road. The craft show, which has been held for more than 35 years, will include more than 30 local vendors exhibiting their craft items, a silent auction,…
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