Local Happenings
QUINCY — Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church, 3600 Payson Road, will be the host of its 148th annual strawberry festival from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, June 3. The event is the church’s largest fundraiser. The strawberry festival features an array of strawberry desserts: a cup of strawberries, strawberry shortcakes, strawberry sundaes and strawberry supreme — a…
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QUINCY — The Kroc Center invites all girls and boys to show off their dance moves during the Pom Pon and Dance Camp being held from Tuesday, June 6 through Friday, June 9. The camp is open to ages 3-14 and will be instructed by the Quincy Notre Dame pom pon team and coaches. Campers…
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QUINCY — The annual St. Francis Solanus Parish Picnic will be from 5 p.m.-midnight Saturday, June 10 at 1720 College. The picnic will offer food and beverages, live music, cash raffle, silent auction, basket raffle, dunk tank, kids’ games, train ride, bounce houses and more. The Heidelberg Band will play from 5:30-7:30 p.m., and The…
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QUINCY — There are very few opportunities in our fast-paced lives when we slow down and connect with those around us. Sharing a meal together is one of them. Get Talking! is a new initiative in Quincy to help people have more meaningful conversations while dining out. Eating together is the most reliable way for…
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LOUISIANA, Mo. — The Louisiana Area Historical Museum has new displays as it prepares for the summer season that starts Saturday, May 27. The facility at 304 Georgia will be open Saturdays from 10 a.m.-noon and Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. There is no admission charge. New displays are Titanic exhibit featuring Louisiana seamstress May Birkhead,…
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QUINCY — Students of Heinze Dance Academy will present its 30th annual spring dance concerts at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 3, and 1 p.m. Sunday, June 4 at Quincy Junior High School’s Morrison Theater. Tickets are available at the door. The concert will feature more than 200 students ages 3 and up in the styles…
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Nine-time drum corps international world class finalist to train at Western Illinois in May and June
MACOMB, Ill. — Colts Drum and Bugle Corps from Dubuque, Iowa, the nine-time drum corps international world class finalist, will celebrate its 60th anniversary this summer with Western Illinois University, hosting a summer training camp May 26-June 2 and June 11-26. The group of 160 high school- and college-aged musicians, plus 40 staff members and…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The lively Latin sound of “Los Chicos del 512: the Selena Experience” can be heard at The Legacy Theater at 7 p.m. Friday, June 2. The show is sponsored by Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd. This event will be similar to a live concert by Selena, who died in March 1995. Lead singer…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will be presenting a lecture on “Exoplanets: Worlds Beyond Our Solar System” at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at John Wood Community College in Room D022/023. The lecturer, will be Randy Wolfmeyer, astronomy professor at John Wood. Exoplanets are planets that orbit other stars in other solar systems. First…
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HANNIBAL – As summer days approach, many kids are hopping on their favorite mode of summer transportation. Dr. Susan Meidl, and others at Blessing Health Hannibal, want to make young bike-riders have fun and stay safe. Ride Cool, is an annual event by the nonprofit organization, the Blessing Health Hannibal and the Riedle Foundation to…
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QUINCY — Quincy Art Center is offering 19 classes this summer for children and adults, including loom weaving, knitting, “The Art of Dominoes,” acrylic painting and more. The Art Center summer class schedule kicks off during the second week of June with “More Than Plain Weave: Methods in Loom Weaving” for high school students and…
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QUINCY — What’s Germanfest without beer? The Quincy Brewing Company, 110 S. Sixth, will be adding a local touch to the event for the second year in a row in South Park on June 2-3. Jim Robesky, head brewer at Quincy Brewing Company, said the brewery is providing for the second year a Munich Helles lager. “It’s…
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QUINCY — Area men are invited to start their day in a healthy way on Thursday, June 22, by participating in a no-cost men’s health screening at Blessing Hospital. A reservation between 7 and 9 a.m. will be required. Reservations can be made beginning Monday, May 22, by calling 217-277-5000, or going online to events.blessinghealth.org.…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre recently announced the cast of its upcoming student theatre production, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” in QCT’s lab theatre June 15-18. This will mark the fourth production in Quincy Community Theatre’s 2023 season, celebrating the theatre’s 100th year as a performing arts institution. “The course of true love never did run…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Upcoming exhibits at the Hannibal Arts Council will feature a variety of media. An exhibit opening will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 26, with an artist talk at 6 p.m. The exhibits run through July 1 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. On display will be: Also exhibiting…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Twain on Main outdoor festival is planned for Memorial Day weekend, May 27-28, by the Historic Hannibal Marketing Council. It features arts and crafts, food and entertainment. Saturday hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This western-themed festival is free to attend with only a small…
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QUINCY — Keith Beutler, author of the intriguing book “George Washington’s Hair,” will present a program at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, at the History Museum on the Square, 332 Maine. Beutler’s book explores the history of collecting hair from loved ones and famous personages, including Washington. He introduces many of the collectors of…
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SHELBINA, Mo. — The Shelbina Arts Council, along with the Clowns and Criers Players, is holding auditions for this year’s musical revue, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “A Grand Night for Singing,” on Saturday, May 20 and Monday, May 22. Audition times are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and 6-9 p.m. Monday at the Hawkins Theater, 504 Maple.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Partners on the Adams County Works Career Guidance Team will be the hosts of the Career Launch Signing Day at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 17 in the Quincy Community Theater inside the Oakley Lindsay Center, 300 Civic Center Plaza. The event celebrates students entering the workforce. It is in partnership with Great River…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Salvation Army Family Services in Hannibal invites everyone to its first block party from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, May 18 within the parking lot of Steamboat Bend Shopping Center near the Family Services/Family Store storefront. This event is free and open to the public. In a press release, Family Service coordinator Amanda…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will host a special performance spotlighting Hannibal’s own Molly Brown with Hannibal actor, playwright and producer Erin Kelley at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 21 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. “Margaret: The Incredible Molly Brown,” written and performed by Kelley, features Hannibal’s own Margaret Tobin (Molly)…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Crossing will hold a trivia contest at 7 p.m. Friday, May 19, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1 Columbus Road, to raise funds to help serve their mission partner, Pan De Visa, and its people of Quito, Ecuador. The event will feature random trivia questions with cash prizes to be…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Quincy Catholic Charities will be the host of a “Band Together” fundraiser from 4-11 p.m. at The Sportsman’s, 111 N. Capital, in Mount Sterling on Saturday, May 20. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, with food by JR Parn. Providing music for the event will be by Carol Jean…
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QUINCY — The Mary Weems Barton Quincy Public Library Foundation is announcing its Quincy Public Library online auction, scheduled to run Monday through Saturday, May 15-20. The online auction will feature an extensive selection of items donated by community members, local businesses and library supporters. Participants can to find items ranging from weekend getaways, local business…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Chaddock will be the host of a drive-thru interview event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, in the parking lot of the main campus at 205 S. 24th. Entry-level, daytime, nighttime and degree opportunities are available. Applicants will interview on the spot without leaving their vehicle. Lunch will be…
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