Local Happenings
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is offering scavenger hunts in local parks designed to spark adventure among children. Mary Lynne Richards, marketing director of Hannibal Parks and Recreation, said the activities are aimed to encourage exploration and a love for nature. The scavenger hunts are posted on www.hannibalparks.org website under each park’s page.…
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Model railroad by Quincy Society of Model Engineers to be on display Dec. 7-8 at Good Samaritan Home
QUINCY — The Quincy Society of Model Engineers will hold a model railroad open house Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8, at Good Samaritan Home. Viewing hours on Saturday are noon to 5 p.m. with Sunday hours of noon to 4 p.m. The open house will offer operating layouts, displays and information. For more…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A free nature program at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center will address climate change. “Climate Conversations: Understanding, Engaging, and Acting Together” is an interactive program presented by Gale Rublee, a nationally certified interpreter guide with more than 25 years of experience in outdoor education. In a…
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QUINCY — Register now for one or both no-cost diabetic health screenings and a virtual 5K run/walk offered in November in recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month. Kvitle Eye Care Associates, along with the Blessing Diabetes Center, is offering a no-cost diabetic eye screening on Friday, Nov. 1. Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that damages the…
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QUINCY — The Southern Rail Band will be the host of a fundraiser from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Quincy Elks Lodge, 311 N. Second. Music for Meals is an effort to restock the food pantry at the Quincy Salvation Army. Those attending are asked to bring donations of canned goods…
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QUINCY — Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church will hold its annual fall craft show from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the church at 3600 Payson Road. Admission to the show is one canned food item to be donated to local food pantries. The craft show, in its 35th year, will…
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PAYSON, Ill. — Bluff Hall Church will hold a fall turkey supper from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the church at 941 N. 400th. The supper will be drive-thru service only. No indoor dining will be available. The meal will consist of turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, dressing, cranberry…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Children’s Museum invites the community to Tinsel Town, a festive fundraiser for the museum at One Event Venue, 600 Hampshire, from 7 p.m. to midnight on Dec. 6. This fundraiser will offer an evening filled with live entertainment by Howl at the Moon, a live auction and an array of food.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial MedSpa will hold Gather and Glow from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at Mahoney’s Coffee, at 1303 Buchanan. The evening will be filled with exclusive offers, fabulous giveaways and the opportunity to meet Dr. Gina Bell. Guests can book a free consultation with Bell and explore Memorial MedSpa’s innovative…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will offer a free activity for youths in K-5th grade from 5 p.m. until supplies are gone on Thursday, Oct. 31, as part of the Historic Hannibal Marketing Council’s Main Street Trick or Treat event in downtown Hannibal. Youths are invited to come inside the Hannibal Arts Council…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Ozark Jubilee has chosen The Legacy Theater in Carthage to present a Branson Country Christmas show at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov, 2. This is a third-party-hosted rental event held at The Legacy Theater. Coming from Branson, Mo., the Ozark Jubilee brings a cast of top entertainers for an all-new Christmas…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) is introducing Pathway Days, an initiative helping students and parents make smart, informed decisions about careers and academic majors. Designed to begin with the end in mind, these events focus on early career identification, salary insights and connecting career potential with student debt awareness. Students will connect with…
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QUINCY — Quincy University welcomes alumnus Mark Tyrpin (Class of 1997) as the featured speaker at the President’s Leadership Breakfast, for which QU President Brian McGee is the host, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the QU Cafeteria, 18th and Lind. Tyrpin has been the president of Mercantile Bank, a United…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association’s second concert of its 2024-2025 concert season is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at Calvary Baptist Church, 4605 W. Ely Road. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Piano maestro Jared Freiburg and his Vagabonds will be playing memorable tunes from the 1950s by artists from Elvis…
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QUINCY — Carson Kirk, trustee emeritus at the Quincy Public Schools Foundation, will be honored with the Dream Big Award during the Night to Dream Big Gala on Friday, Nov. 1, at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. The Dream Big Award is reserved for those who have made a remarkable impact on the QPS Foundation or the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — On June 2, 1902, at the invitation of Rev. Dr. Gill, Mark Twain gave a sermon entitled “The Gospel of Good Cheer” at Fifth Street Baptist Church. Fifth Street Baptist Church and First Presbyterian Church will present a reenactment of this speech on Sunday, Oct, 27. The two congregations routinely host community events and worship together on fifth Sundays. This upcoming event, beginning at 4 p.m.,…
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HANNIBAL, M. — The Hannibal Arts Council is partnering with Two Fathoms Tattoo and Gallery to be the hosts of a one-night-only event to spotlight the art of the tattoo culture. Tattoos After Dark will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Hannibal Arts Council (HAC), 105 S. Main. The event…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) has announced a special homecoming art gallery opening titled “Ruth (Ihrig) Foreman – A Retrospective: A Countrywoman with the Heart of an Artist.” The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, in the Hagerman Gallery in the Roland Fine Arts Center. This exhibition…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College invites the community to its Fall Fest from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, at its Quincy campus, 1301 S. 48th. This family-friendly event offers a variety of fun fall activities for all ages.
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s Student Life organization has announced the return of its annual Haunted Trails experience from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, and from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25 at the Spring Valley Trails behind the Quincy campus at 1301 S. 48th. Open to the public,…
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QUINCY — The Friends of the Quincy Public Library will hold its semi-annual book sale Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 24-26 in the large conference room at the library, 526 Jersey. Shopping hours on Thursday are 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Hours on Friday and Saturday are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The books are sold…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery in Brenner Library is the site of an art exhibition featuring visiting watercolor workshop artist Marilynne Bradley from St. Louis. Bradley is showcasing her watercolors “Geometric Transformations” through Nov. 2. The Great River Watercolor Society & QU Art Department are co-sponsoring the event. An artist’s reception/refreshments are scheduled from…
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QUINCY — Ray Burke returns to Quincy for the ‘Those who Rock the Dock’ performances at 7 p.m. on Nov. 8-9. Bands set to play over the weekend are The Hyland Church Band, Smokin Crawdads and Humanity Street Unplugged, Burke’s record with guest musicians. Forever will be reuniting to headline on Saturday, Nov. 9. This…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A.D. Stowell Elementary will offer its 69th annual chili supper from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the school. Since 1955, Stowell Elementary has welcomed families with its signature chili. This event, organized by the Stowell PTO, helps raise funds for the needs of the students. A menu of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal Arts Council will host a special evening of big band, ballroom and swing with 18-piece Sentimental Journey Dance Band from St. Louis from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the American Legion, 3819 Highway MM. Attire is casual to formal. A cash bar will be available, and…
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