Local Happenings
QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation’s 11th annual Night to Dream Big gala will be held from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at the Ambiance. A Night to Dream Big is the largest fundraising event in the foundation’s annual campaign, which was launched Aug. 1, and runs through Jan. 30, 2024, with…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre recently unveiled eight shows as a part of next year’s season, as well as a season tagline which is a line from the summer musical, “Newsies.” The 2024 season ticket is: Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical” (Feb. 16-18 and Feb. 22-25) Student Theatre Production — Matilda the Musical revels in the anarchy…
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MACOMB, Ill. — “Unforgettable Forgottonia,” also known as Macomb Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, will present Macomb’s inaugural Unforgettable Lincoln Day on Saturday, Oct. 7, in the historic downtown Courthouse Square and Chandler Park. The event will run from 4 to 10:30 p.m. It was designed to coincide with the first weekend of the region’s…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Moonlight Ball committee, in cooperation with the Hannibal Arts Council, will be the host a special evening of big band, ballroom and swing with the 18-piece Sentimental Journey dance band from St. Louis performing from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 at the KC Hall, 1 Columbus Lane. Requested attire…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Hannibal Regional is offering 3D mammograms for $99 during October. The 3D mammography exams utilized at Hannibal Regional are developed by Hologic, Inc., a worldwide leader in women’s health. Utilizing advanced breast tomosynthesis technology, these exams are clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Blessing Health Hannibal, Hannibal Clinic Health Services and University of Missouri Extension are offering a series of three free workshops for parents, guardians and caretakers of 10 to 17-year-olds. The “Building Strong Families: Focus on everyday life of teens and pre-teens” workshops will be held Thursday, Oct. 5, 12 and 19, from…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Masonic High Twelve Club is sponsoring an exhibit called CAF Rise Above, which tells the stories of the Tuskegee Airmen, America’s first black military pilots, at Quincy Regional Airport on Oct. 4-7 and open to the public on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6 and 7, from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Matt Kane, award-winning drummer, jazz musician, composer and bandleader, returns to his Hannibal roots this weekend for a one-night performance. Kane recently released his fourth album “The Other Side of the Story,” featuring entirely original compositions. To celebrate this milestone with his hometown, Matt Kane, along with pianist Brant Jester and bass…
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QUINCY — The Home Builders Association of Quincy recently announced the Parade of Homes tour, which highlights the craftsmanship and innovation of local builders, designers and homeowners, will take place in both Quincy and Hannibal, Mo., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30. The Parade of Homes Tour is an opportunity for…
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QUINCY — A free tenant workshop for anyone who rents a house or apartment anywhere in Quincy will held on five consecutive Thursday nights beginning Oct. 5 at Bella Ease, 721 Broadway. The first session will start with a lunchbox dinner at 5:30 p.m. Programs will begin at 6 p.m. Each workshop will last approximately…
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QUINCY — Right to Life supporters will join with pro-lifers in hundreds of other U.S. cities in a nationwide observance of the sanctity of life during the Life Chain from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1. The Life Chain will assemble in Quincy on Broadway from 14th to 18th Streets. Life Chain is…
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QUINCY — Registration is now open for the 17th annual “Pink Pass It On in the District” 5K walk for breast cancer awareness. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, with speakers starting at 9:30 a.m. The walk begins in Washington Park and goes up and down Maine Street, concluding back in the…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College will host Blazer Bash, a free community event for families and people of all ages on Saturday, Sept. 30. The event is outside from noon to 2 p.m. on the Quincy campus at 48th and Harrison. The event will feature a free lunch and a variety of family and…
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QUINCY — Quincy High School will celebrate its homecoming weekend with a slate of events starting on Thursday, Sept. 28, with the homecoming parade immediately followed by a pep rally. The parade route will travel along Maine from 14th to 33rd. Step off will be at 6:30 p.m. with the pep rally immediately following the…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College Workforce Development Center, 2710 N. 42nd, is offering two specialized electrical troubleshooting and safety courses. Electrical Troubleshooting and Maintenance will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on two Fridays — Sept. 29 and Oct. 6. An NFPA 70E class is offered from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.…
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QUINCY — Hy-Vee on Harrison will be the host of the inaugural Gem City Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30 to celebrate the turning of the seasons. “We will have a big initiative to provide as many flu shots as possible,” said Brian Jansen, store manager at the 12th and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Embrace Children and Families will hold a golf tournament at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at Norwoods Golf Course to benefit foster children and their families. Cost to enter the four-person scramble is $280 per team. The event offers a $10,000 hole-in-one prize. Lunch and drink are included with the registration fee.…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will host its annual homecoming weekend Sept. 28 through Oct. 1, with numerous events planned for alumni, students and the community. Festivities kick off on Thursday, Sept. 28, with the homecoming parade and the annual balloon glow block party. Weekend events include the Chuck French Memorial Golf Tournament, the QU baseball…
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QUINCY — Registration is underway for the second Karter K 5K Run/Walk. This event helps Blessing Health System maternity unit patients who experience stillbirth with their medical expenses. The Karter K 5K will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, on the Bill Klingner Trail in Bob Mays Park on North 18th Street between…
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QUINCY — Rotary’s Oktoberfest returns to The District and QUBA (Quincy Brewery Arts) with more to do, more to see and three high-energy bands. Admission is free on Saturday, Sept. 30, from noon until 10 p.m. in the German Historic District outside of QUBA’s Dick Brothers Brewery on York Street between Ninth and 10th Streets.…
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QUINCY — Advocacy Network for Children will hold its annual fundraising event, “Tailgate to Celebrate,” at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at the Ambiance, 5225 Koch’s Lane. This evening offers a live and silent auction, games, raffles and more. Local businesses and volunteers donate their time and merchandise for the event. The dollars raised will…
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QUINCY — Illinois residents with oil-based paint, old household cleaning supplies, lawn and garden chemicals and other types of household hazardous waste who are looking to clear them out of their basements and garages can dispose of these materials from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Adams County Highway Department, 101…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will host a Fall Luxe event from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Lake Hill Winery. This event will be filled with upscale vendors, healthcare screenings and education, heavy appetizers made by Memorial Hospital’s Chef Amber Clark, live entertainment by Craig Corzatt and more. Those in attendance…
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CANTON, Mo. — Carrol Davenport, Hospice of Northeast Missouri’s spiritual care and bereavement coordinator, and Barb Smith, Hospice volunteer, will present a free program at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 812. Davenport and Smith will explore dealing with getting older and experiencing the reality of “life is NOT what I…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Cuddle Cat Rescue will hold its second Meow Mixer from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at the Rialto Banquet Hall, 601 Broadway. The event will include a catered meal, silent auction, cash bar and live entertainment by Eric Sheerer. Silent auction items will include restaurant gift certificates, themed gift…
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