Local Happenings
PERRY, Mo. — All Vietnam veterans are invited to a “Welcome Home” celebration at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 29, at the M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center, 21629 Highway J. This celebration honoring all Vietnam war veterans will include a Vietnam era pinning ceremony. Refreshments will be served. Event sponsors are Community Loving Care Hospice,…
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QUINCY — NutritionHQ’s Ladies’ Night is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, at The Kroc Center. This free event is dedicated to nourishing the mind, body and soul. Whether an attendee is a fitness enthusiast, health-conscious person or just looking to explore a healthier lifestyle, NutritionHQ hopes to provide women with…
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QUINCY — Quincy Brewing Company and Quincy Medical Group, along with The District, have coordinated a clean-up event for 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20. 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…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A public meeting from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9 in the City Council chambers at Hannibal City Hall will be an opportunity to gather information on public opinion about the future of the former St. Elizabeth’s Hospital building. Vacant since 2009, the building is plagued with vandalism. Its condition continues to…
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QUINCY — Country music performers Priscilla Block and Lonestar are the headliners for the Gem City Concert Series set for May 25-26 in Lincoln Park on the riverfront. The May 25 event offers a “new” country lineup. Block gives her rabid fan base unmitigated honesty in songs like “Thick Thighs,” “PMS” and “Just About Over…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center invites area community members to attend its Easter weekend events. All events are free and open to the public and will be at The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. The Easter weekend begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 29, with a poignant United…
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QUINCY — Area high school students are invited to attend the Illinois Regional College Fair at Quincy University from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, in the Health and Fitness Center at 20th and Oak. Representatives from 45 in-state and out-of-state public and private colleges and universities will provide information to high school…
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QUINCY — James Stark promises both kids and adults will have fun at the inaugural Ultimate Brick Show on May 4-5 at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. However, the eyes of the 22-year retired Air Force veteran light up when he sees a child’s interest grow as they see the possibilities of Legos. “The FIRST LEGO League is huge…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s School of Humanities will be the host of a debate on the topic, “Is Religion Essential for the Common Good?” at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 25, in MacHugh Theatre in Francis Hall on QU’s main campus at 1800 College. The debate will feature Jonathan Miles, professor of philosophy, and Padraic…
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QUINCY — Registration is open for the 14th annual “Strike Out Breast Cancer” at Tangerine Bowl to benefit patients of the Blessing Breast Center. The event will take place Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 27, with three sessions to choose from: noon, 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Teams of five can…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, will site of a beginner-friendly crochet workshop with Grace Tate of Graceful Stitching Co. at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4. Tate has been crocheting as a hobby for 10 years. The workshop will focus on pattern reading and practice chain and single crochet stitches to…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Sign-up is open for the 45th running of the Strawberry Strut on Saturday, June 1. The event includes the classic five-mile run along the Carthage Lake. Other events in this year’s Strut are a 5K run, a 5K walk and a one mile fun run/walk. The two 5K events in the Strut…
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QUINCY — A jazz collaboration concert at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, will feature performances by the QU Jazz Band, JWCC Jazz Band, Quincy Junior High School seventh grade and eighth grade Jazz Band and the PMO Jazz Band in the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium on the campus of John Wood Community College. The…
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Birthday Blessings, a Missouri nonprofit that provides resources to local foster kids, is holding their annual Birthday Bash Campaign April 1-5. During this time, an anonymous donor will match funds up to a total of $5000. Their campaign goal is to raise $15,000. The nonprofit has a variety of programs targeted at meeting the physical…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A public meeting regarding the April 2 ballot measure “Proposition S” will be held on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the at the American Legion Hall, 3819 Hwy MM in Hannibal. Larry Craig, treasurer of the Concerned Citizens for Stormwater Campaign Committee (SWAC), said the meeting will allow voters to receive detailed…
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KINDERHOOK, Ill. — Western Junior High School will be the host of an Amazing Shake competition, a contest that emphasizes teaching students manners, discipline, respect and professional conduct, on Friday, March 22. Through the Amazing Shake, a competition originally created by the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, Ga., students are introduced to the nuances of…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College criminal justice students will honor fallen heroes for the seventh consecutive year during its Fallen Officer Project, culminating with a memorial walk to be held in the Mabee Center Gymnasium from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 6. Participants can walk while paying tribute to law enforcement officers and…
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QUINCY — The 11th annual Dream Big in Color 5K Fun Run begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, starting at Quincy High School. All proceeds raised from this event benefit programs within the Quincy Public Schools. The Dream Big in Color 5K Fun Run invites participants of all ages and fitness levels to…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Museum will offer outdoor family fun from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at the museum, 1601 Maine. The “Egg-stravaganza” activities include an egg hunt, lawn games and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny and special guests. Special guests include Andy the Armadillo from Texas Roadhouse, Miss Quincy Nicole Taylor,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will be present a live Zoom lecture titled “How Big is Our Solar System” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at John Wood Community College, Room D022, on the lower rear north end of Building D. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) at the Prague meeting in 2006 kicked “poor Pluto”…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The University Union Board and the Bureau of Cultural Affairs at Western Illinois University will be the hosts of WestFest on Wednesday, May 1, in the University Union Grand Ballroom. Doors open at 6 p.m. Entertainment will begin at 7 p.m. This year’s entertainment is headliner Corey Kent and special guest Alana…
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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — Options for Women will hold its 10th annual Walk For Life and BBQ on Saturday, May 11, at the Bowling Green City Park. Check-in and registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. with the actual walk beginning at 11 a.m. The BBQ will also be held at the park with eat-in or carry-out available from 11…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery will be the host of its annual QU faculty juried student art show from March 18 to April 12. The student art exhibition will feature artwork produced during the current academic year by students enrolled in the various studios offered in the QU art program. Faculty members in the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Kiwanis pancake day will be held from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 30, in the Hannibal High School cafeteria, 4500 McMasters Avenue. The cost for the “all you can eat” breakfast of pancakes and sausage is $10 with children 8 and under eating free of charge. Proceeds from the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council continues Art Adventures, its popular creative project series, with Fluorescent Friday at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. The April Art Adventure is a creative project for K-5th grade students. Participation fees include all supplies, an instructor and step-by-step instructions.…
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