Local Happenings
QUINCY — The May Second Tuesday of the Month program will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 9. The May program will offer the opportunity to create a button bouquet with Diane Piette and Beth Cornwell. Piette is involved with Bible study at CWM, and Cornwell facilitates the Tuesday morning Bible study and is the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — To celebrate its 175th anniversary, the Knapheide Manufacturing Company will display its lineup of three heritage vehicles in its Dogwood Parade float. The parade will begin at 9:20 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, at 24th and Maine and proceed down Maine to Sixth. The Knapheide float will incorporate: Knapheide is celebrating 175 years…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Registration is now open for John Wood Community College’s JDub Academy, which offers classes for students during June and July. JDub Academy provides hands-on learning for grades K-12 in agriculture, art, baking, computers, cooking, dance, healthcare, science, sewing and more. Area youths may choose from a variety of classes during three sessions offered Monday…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A scam awareness seminar, “Don’t Get Hooked!”, for older adults and their family members to learn how to protect themselves from scams and frauds will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 5 at the Quincy Senior & Family Resource Center, 639 York. Speakers from the Quincy Police Department, Better Business…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Mayor Mike Troup, Quincy area pastors and city and county officials will join together for a National Day of Prayer breakfast from 7-8 a.m. Thursday, May 4. The “Love, Life and Liberty” prayer breakfast will be held at WTJR-TV, 222 N. Sixth. A prayer meeting will be held that day at noon in…
Read Full Article QUINCY, Ill. — The Quincy Area Autism Support Group is transitioning to the Quincy Medical Group Foundation with a new name — Great River Autism Connection — and mission. In a press release, Lynnae Glascock, clinical coordinator at Quincy Medical Group and co-facilitator of Great River Autism Connection, shared, “The QMG Foundation’s additional support will…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Concert Band will present a concert at Congregational Church, 12th and Maine, beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 30, as part of the Sunday Music Series. Ensembles from the band have organized five different groups. Included will be a trio of flute, oboe and clarinet, and a quintet of flute, oboe, clarinet,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army will hold its third annual “Unmasking the Singer” fundraiser Friday, April 28 at the Atrium on Third, 201 S. Third. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner being served at 6 p.m. A cash bar will be available. The opening act will take the stage at 7 p. m.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — An Earth Day clean-up event, sponsored by Hannibal Board of Public Works, Hannibal Parks and Recreation, Hannibal Area Chamber of Commerce and US Cellular, will begin at the Y Men’s Pavilion on Saturday, April 29. It was postponed on Saturday, April 22. Volunteers can meet anytime from 8-11 a.m. to pick up…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — In honor of National Women’s Health Month, Hannibal Regional is offering $99 3D mammograms during May 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 breast cancers while simultaneously decreasing the number of women asked…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy University School of Fine Arts and Communication will be the host of the third annual QU Honor Jazz Band Festival on Friday, April 28, at the Connie Niemann Center for Music, 17th and Seminary Road. Twenty high school musicians from area schools were selected through a competitive process to participate in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Working for Blessing Health will be the focus of the next Community Job Skills workshop and hiring event. The workshop will take place from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 28, at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York. The event is sponsored by Blessing Health, West Central Illinois Area Agency…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Truck Driver Training Program at John Wood Community College will be the host of an open house at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 1 in the Workforce Development Center, 2710 N. 42nd. Representatives will share how the program has revised its training in response to the new federal regulations regarding obtaining a CDL.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University will hold an Arbor Day celebration at 10 a.m. Friday, April 28, near the Carroll Science Center on HLGU’s campus. The university will honor David Dexheimer by planting a tree and dedicating a bench on campus. A reception will follow the celebration in the Carroll Science Center lobby. Dexheimer died…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The opening day for the Central Park Farmers Market will be Saturday, April 29. The market will be open from 7:30 a.m.-noon every Saturday and from 3-7 p.m. on Tuesdays through Oct. 28. Steve Huse, market manager, said in a press release vendors are excited about the chance to connect with their…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council continues its popular Coffee Talk Conversation Series in April. The next program, titled “Life in the Theatre”, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. The program is free and open to the public. Program partners are Wade…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre will be the host of the Ultimate Cast Party beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 12, at the theatre. The event is free to attend; however, RSVP’s are requested by visiting 1QCT.org/UCP23 or calling the box office at 217-222-3209. Cast, crew and volunteers from previous Quincy Community Theatre productions are…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will commemorate the graduation of the Class of 2023 at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 13, in Charles Field House. The college’s 167th commencement will feature Ron Leftwich, Class of 1964, as the graduation speaker. He will be retiring as chairman of the Board of Trustees after 14 years of leadership…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Area String Orchestra will present its annual spring concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 30, in the Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road. The orchestra will capture the magic of movie music with 11 selections of songs that span many decades. The beginning orchestra will play the bold theme…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Catholic Charities will be the host of its annual Band Together fundraiser at The Dock, 1021 Bonansinga Drive, on Sunday, April 30. The event will start at noon. Food and drinks will be available for purchase with food provided by All Puckered Up. Providing music will be Logan Kammerer from noon-2 p.m.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s 11th annual student “Show and Sell” spring exhibit in the Heath Center Art Gallery is open until May 5. This year’s show features pieces of artwork submitted by nine JWCC students. Judges were Lydia and Tim O’Neal and Jamie Green. Judging criteria included the overall impression of the artwork,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Great River Autism Connection, of the Quincy Medical Group Foundation, will be the host of its annual Acceptance and Awareness Walk and Event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, at Upper Moorman Park. The walk will start at 11 a.m. with activities to follow. Food and refreshments will be…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The key fundraiser for Shine a Light on Autism will resume this year after a two-year absence due to the pandemic. The Challenger Climb will be held from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 29, and will begin at the base of the lighthouse. The climb goes up the lighthouse steps, circles Cardiff Hill…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mark Twain Chorale will present “For God and Country” at 7 p.m. Monday, April 24, at Fifth Street Baptist Church, 111 N. Fifth. The group is directed by Allen Means and accompanied by Campbell. There is no admission charge but a free-will offering will be accepted.
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Works of art created by area community leaders paired with artists/mentors will be auctioned at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Attendees may view the artwork for sale, enjoy hors d’oeuvres/drinks and network beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20. Pre-registration is required. To buy tickets,…
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