Local Happenings
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital FOCUS Fitness Gym, 103 Randolph, will have an open house from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27. This event is free and open to the public. Health screenings such as A1C and blood pressure checks will be available, as well as educational booths and nutrition information. Those attending are welcome to…
Read Full Article FORT MADISON, Iowa — The schedule for the 75th annual Tri-State Rodeo, which will take place in Fort Madison Sept. 6–9, recently was released. The Tri-State Rodeo has been named as one of the nation’s top five large outdoor rodeos since 2000. The TSR Chute Out brings the top rodeo athletes from around the world. …
Read Full Article QUINCY — Area high school juniors can explore the Quincy campus of John Wood Community College during the school’s JDUB Day from 9 a.m.-noon on Friday, April 21. Students will explore hands-on careers and JWCC programs, take part in a scavenger hunt tour of campus with prizes and get a taste of the John Wood…
Read Full Article QUINCY — First Baptist Church will host the Juneteenth June 16-18 with an electrifying “trichotomy of celebrations.” Part one of the trichotomy is the “Making a Difference” gala on Friday, June 16 at the Oakley-Lindsey Center. A meet and greet will start the evening at 5 p.m., with a catered dinner served at 6 p.m.…
Read Full Article QUNCY — Quincy Knights of Columbus Council 583 will sponsor a prayer breakfast beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 29, for fathers, sons and young men. A Mass will be held at 8 a.m. at St. Anthony Church and Hall followed by a complete buffet breakfast. Cost is $15 per person. Reservations and registration fees…
Read Full Article American Legion Riders Chapter 55 poker run on May 20 to help buy hats, gloves for Hannibal students
HANNIBAL, Mo. — American Legion Riders Chapter 55 will sponsor its second poker run Saturday, May 20 with a theme of “Hats and Gloves with Love.” Proceeds from the poker run will be used to buy hats and gloves for Hannibal School District students. The ride will begin and end at 3819 Highway MM. Registration…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Dick Brothers Brewery and Quincy Brewing Company are the hosts of the first MayFest on Saturday, May 13 at the historic Dick Brothers Brewery, 929 York. The event is free and open to the public. MayFest is a celebration of Quincy’s German heritage and pays homage to the brewery’s history, which dates back…
Read Full Article QUINCY — St. Joseph Catholic Church will hold a spaghetti supper Sunday, April 16, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the church, 1435 E. 1500th. A free will offering will be taken for the meal consisting of spaghetti, bread, salad, dessert and drink. Carryouts will be available after the 9 a.m. mass.
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Art Center has maintained an interesting collection of art from local, regional and internationally-renowned artists. One hundred pieces from this collection are now on display, and the public is invited to celebrate the Art Center’s 100th anniversary. An open reception from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 15, will feature “100th Anniversary Selections from…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – If you’ve been thinking about getting some ink, you can get a tattoo for a good cause this weekend. Two Fathoms Tattoo and the Northeast Missouri Humane Shelter are partnering for the third annual “Do Your Part with Skin Art.” More than 200 designs, for legs and arms only, will be priced from…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Ramp Park at Huckleberry Park has increased hours for spring. The Ramp Park, part of the Hannibal Parks & Recreation parks system, is open 4-6 p.m. weekdays and 1-6 p.m. weekends, weather permitting. Cost to use the park is $3 per visit or $40 for an annual pass and is for…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University will induct four people into its Legal Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Saturday, April 15, in the Hall of Fame Room in the Health and Fitness Center, 20th and Oak. A cocktail hour starts at 6 p.m., with dinner and the ceremony to follow. The 2023 inductees are: Bickhaus…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Holy Family Youth group will be the host of a trivia night Saturday, April 15, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hannibal. Cost is $100 per team. All proceeds from the event help fund the youth group’s trip to the Steubenbille Mid-America Conference on the campus of Missouri State University…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Safe and Livable Housing Committee is the host of a series of five spring tenant workshops will be offered this spring, with the first set for 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, at Horizons Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry, 224 S. Eighth. The workshop will begin with lunch, followed by the program at…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal School District is inviting public stakeholders to participate in their Comprehensive School Improvement Plan process, which will guide the district’s work for the next five years. The public is invited to attend a community meeting beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 13, in the cafeteria at Hannibal High School, 4500…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Blessing Breast Center nationally certified patient navigator Jessica Nuebel will be the host of a free breast self-exam class from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26. Registration is required. Participation is limited to 10 women. Those attending will practice on life-like breast models to encourage breast awareness through increased recognition of the difference…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Young Masters Exhibit, showcasing works from fifth grade, eighth grade and high school students in Hannibal’s public and parochial schools, runs through Tuesday, April 25 in Hannibal Arts Council galleries. Participating schools are A.D. Stowell Elementary, Eugene Field, Holy Family, Mark Twain Elementary, Oakwood Elementary, St. John’s Lutheran, Veterans Elementary, Hannibal…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The ambassador committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting April 5 to welcome Las Delicias de Mexico, 1414 E. Jackson, to the chamber and the local business community. Family-owned and operated by former Chicago-natives who now call Macomb home, Las Delicias de Mexico has introduced a menu…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County and the Tri-States Civil War Round Table are the sponsors of Civil War Symposium IV on Friday and Saturday, April 28-29 at the Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. This year’s event features two noted Lincoln scholars, a fiddle player, a nationally known Ulysses S. Grant re-enactor…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Downtown Clean Up in The District is back on Earth Day. Quincy Brewing Company and Quincy Medical Group, along with The District, have spearheaded a clean-up event at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 22. Efforts will begin in Parking Lot I, where gloves and trash bags will be distributed. An estimated 100 volunteers will…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation will hold a collective goods book and gift fair from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 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 Foundation’s “Grow Our Own”…
Read Full Article QUINCY –– The Great River Gaming Guild will hold a charity No Hunger Game Day to benefit Horizons Food Pantry from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 15 at the Quincy Town Center. The Great River Gaming Guild was founded in 1980. Its purpose is to promote a positive image for miniature, card, board…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Bat scientists will be at Sodalis Nature Preserve on Tuesday, April 11, capturing bats for two studies on the behavior and health of different types of bats. Anyone interested in observing the bat netting and study is welcome to gather at Sodalis Nature Preserve near the top of the paved trail at…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Calftown Café is under new ownership with Bill Burns, the former manager of the café, and it also has a name change. Calftown Coffee House, 432 S. Eighth, opened its doors to the public for the first time on Monday, April 3. Customers will see a refreshed menu featuring new coffee blends and…
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