Local Happenings
QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is having a beat meeting for Beats 4 and 5 (south of Broadway and west of 18th Street) at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, in the Quincy Notre Dame cafeteria, 1400 S. 11th. Chief Adam Yates, Deputy Chief Mike Tyler and Deputy Chief Travis Wiemelt, along with officers…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — An evening of live jazz music, social dancing and community connection is set for Friday at the YMCA of Hannibal. The Hannibal Area Swing Association is the host of the event, designed for music lovers, dance enthusiasts and anyone interested in enjoying the rhythms of jazz. The night will kick off with…
Read Full Article KAHOKA, Mo. — The Clark County Fairgrounds, 23130 E. Main in Kahoka, will be the site for the 38th annual Clark County Mule Festival Thursday through Friday, Sept. 19-21. Campsites are available. Activities held throughout the festival include mule events each day, a quilt raffle, 50/50 drawing and craft and flea market. A rodeo will…
Read Full Article Public invited to ribbon cutting, open house at new Illini Fitness location in Pittsfield on Tuesday
PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Illini Community Hospital will have a public ribbon cutting and open house at the new location of Illini Fitness on the hospital campus, 321 W. Washington, on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The ribbon cutting will be held at 9 a.m., and the open house will be held until 11 a.m. Illini Fitness, open…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Chaddock will hold a live Q&A session from 2 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, via Zoom for families, school district staff, teachers, caseworkers and referral sources to learn more about Chaddock’s services and referral process. Members of Chaddock’s admissions and clinical teams will cover a range of topics, including: Attendees can…
Read Full Article QUINCY — ArtFest 2024 will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, on the lawn of the Quincy Art Center, 1515 Jersey. This free, family-friendly event will offer art activities and experiences for all ages and abilities. The Art Center will feature hands-on activities including wheel throwing, finger knitting, blind drawing…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. – High school students and prospective transfer students are invited to attend the Illinois Regional College Fair from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, at the Donald J. Spencer Student Recreation Center on the north edge of the Western Illinois University campus. Parking is available in the adjacent Q-Lot, 1001 W.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal has earned the Tree City USA for 25 years, and Hannibal Parks and Recreation is celebrating with a “Searching for Mother Tree” nature program in Riverview Park at the shelter by the playground at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15. Nature educator Gale Rublee will lead the program. Reservations for nature…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Rotary’s Oktoberfest returns to The District and QUBA (Quincy Brewery Arts) on Saturday, Sept. 28, with three high-energy bands. Admission is free from noon until 10 p.m. in the German Historic District outside of QUBA’s Dick Brothers Brewery on York between 9th and 10th Streets. All proceeds from the event will benefit local…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s School of Humanities is sponsoring two events in celebration of Constitution Day on Tuesday, Sept. 17. “How Relevant is our Constitution Today,” an activity centered around debates on the Constitution, will be held at 11 a.m. in MacHugh Theatre in Francis Hall on QU’s main campus, 1800 College Avenue. “Voting Rights Night”…
Read Full Article MILTON, Ill. — The Milton Military Mustangs of WWII committee will be holding a ceremony at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, on the Milton village square to honor the 125 people from that community who served in WWII. The program will include a color guard from the American Legion, opening remarks by Lt. Col.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center has announced the 30th anniversary of the Mary S. Oakley and Lee Lindsay Area Artist Showcase, honoring the rich artistic talent in Quincy and the surrounding region, will run from Nov. 22 to Jan. 4. The showcase has grown into a platform that provides artists with opportunities for recognition,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Blessing Health is the host of a series of free Medicare informational sessions across the region during October to help seniors better understand their options for the annual national Medicare open enrollment period from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Blessing is modifying its approach to Medicare Advantage Plans, accepting a select group of…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Mr. K’s Fabric Shop is having a grand re-opening event to celebrate 50 years in business from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held. Attendees can to explore the newly renovated showroom and enjoy…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Lincoln-era Log Cabin Village in Quinsippi Island Park will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 during the 16th annual Frontier Settlement Day. The Friends of the Log Cabins Association is the host of this free event. The Friends of the Log Cabins encourages re-enactors and others…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Terry Newell has chosen The Legacy Theater in Carthage to present the Sue Newell Scholarship Showcase at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. This variety show is a third-party rental event hosted at the theater, produced in memory of Newell’s late wife, Sue, to raise funds for a scholarship fund in her…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness month, Hannibal Regional Medical Group is offering free prostate cancer screenings from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, at Hannibal Regional Medical Group. An appointment is required and can be made by calling 573-629-3532. In a press release, Dr. Viacheslav Iremashvili, urologist at Hannibal…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will present a program on Camp Ellis, a former World War II Army Service Forces Unit Training Center in western Illinois, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, in the Senior and Family Resource Center, at 639 York. The program is free and open to the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Indiana bats are starting to settle into their hibernacula, the caves at Sodalis Nature Preserve where they spend the winter. The “Bats are Back” night hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation. Interpreter guide Gale Rublee, a nationally certified interpreter…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College will honor local and national first responders on Wednesday, Sept. 11 after receiving permission from the 9-11 Memorial and Museum to be a viewing site for the organization’s anniversary film. This year’s film will be premiered locally in JWCC’s Heath Center auditorium at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday. The event is…
Read Full Article QUINCY — As part of its observance of September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Blessing Health will be the host of free prostate cancer screenings in five locations across the region. Prostate cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed and treated at the Blessing Cancer Center. Registration is required. The screenings will be held…
Read Full Article QUINCY — State aging officials are holding a series of roundtable discussions — open to service providers, older adults, family caregivers and the public — to help shape the future of policymaking, service delivery and investment priorities to meet the needs of a growing older adult population. “As a requirement of the federal Older Americans…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Having spent a lifetime of making art, Terry Newell of Carthage, Ill., is bringing his work to Alliance Art Gallery for September. Newell recently has been concentrating on western-themed acrylic paintings inspired by a childhood that included playing cowboys and Indians with his brother. He has spent time with Native Americans and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Park Band, in conjunction with the Quincy Service Club’s Flags of Honor, will present a concert beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 in Madison Park. The concert will honor first responders, including military, police, fire and emergency medical services. The park band will perform Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services will be the host of an end-of-summer carnival that will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at Willow Grove Childcare and Learning Center, 641 Buchanan. This event is free and open to the public in collaboration with Memorial Hospital. It offers…
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