Local Happenings
QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County and John Wood Community College are sponsoring a program by Arlis Dittmer entitled “Another Nurse, Another War” about the life of Lauretta Eno. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, in JWCC’s Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium, 1301 S. 48th. Eno served…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Friends of the Performing Arts is the host of the 32nd annual Showcase of Excellence Jazz Band and Show Choir Competition on Saturday, March 8. Performing groups from Illinois, Missouri and Iowa will compete throughout the day. The Show Choir competition will feature 19 groups performing in the QHS…
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QUINCY — The Chaddock Children’s Foundation is joining forces with Jersey Mike’s for the 15th annual March “Month of Giving” campaign to support local charities. During March, customers will have the option to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar or donate $1, $3 or $5 when placing an order. This Month of Giving…
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COATSBURG, Ill. — The Coatsburg Lions Club will be the host of its 55th annual “Whole Hog Day” on Saturday, March 8, at the Paloma Community Building, 1825 E. 1635th, in Paloma. Club members will be serving pancakes, whole hog sausage, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, coffee and milk from 6 to 11 a.m. Tickets…
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Original paintings from 'Hannibal at the Door' to be displayed at Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum will kick off a new series, “Marking a Mark,” at 2 p.m. Friday, March 7. The first in the series will be Richard and Patricia Garey. They moved to Hannibal in 2003 and opened The Planter’s Barn Theater to host Richard’s one-man show, “Mark Twain…
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QUINCY — The League of Women Voters of Adams County will hold a mayoral candidate forum beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at the First Christian Church, 1415 Maine. Both Linda Moore and current mayor Mike Troup will participate. The public is invited to attend. The event will follow LWVAC forum standards with questions…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council continues Art Adventures, its popular creative project series, at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. The March Art Adventure is for students in grades K-5. Participation includes all supplies, an instructor and step-by-step instructions. Students will craft one-of-a-kind woodland creatures…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A vendors meeting for anyone interested in participating in the Central Park Farmers Market this summer will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Anyone who has been a past vendor or is interested in being a vendor is welcome to attend. The local health inspector…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College will be the host of Career Technical: Find Your Path Day, an interactive event designed to introduce students and parents to career and technical education opportunities that prepare graduates for in-demand careers. The event will take place at the JWCC Workforce Development Center from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.…
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QUINCY — Tickets are available for the Quincy Medical Group Foundation’s Cancer Crush event on Friday, April 4, at The Ambiance. Tickets are $60 each or a table of eight for $470. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. All proceeds will directly benefit local cancer patients, helping cover daily living expenses so they can focus on…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital is offering community health screenings on Wednesday, March 12, at the Carthage Community Center, 301 Main. Screenings offered are A1C, lipid panel, hearing and vision tests at the affordable price of $25. These screenings are available to the public, but participants must register and pay in advance. Participants should also…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Northeast Missouri Humane Society, 7135 Veterans Road, will hold a low-cost vaccine clinic from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 8. Two types of vaccines will be offered: rabies and HCP for cats and rabies and DAPPv for dogs. Cost for the vaccine will be $15 per animal vaccinated. The…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s Mabee Art Gallery has announced the opening of its exhibition, “Organized Chaos,” featuring the works of two dynamic contemporary artists, Lisa Walker and Nikki Ponce, both visiting professors from Carl Sandburg College. The exhibition is on view through March 28. Organized Chaos delves into the complexities of modern life, offering…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — A free Narcan training will be offered from noon to 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, at the Community for Christ Assistance Center in Camp Point. The training will be led by Chattie Miranda, a certified opioid health education specialist To schedule a training session, call 217-222-8440, ext. 1130, or email…
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QUINCY — The Center for Women’s Ministries Ladies Night Out program will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at 525 S. Eighth. These quarterly programs feature crafts, speakers and fellowship. The presenter for March will be Brenda Langan, who will lead the group in making a wood and fabric cross. There…
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The registration for Kelly’s Fun Run has been extended! Ashley Conrad and Beth MacKenzie have all the details. We’ll see you on March 16th for one of Quincy’s great St. Pat’s traditions. All for the Quincy Family YMCA!
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QUINCY — Auditions for the student theatre lab play “Ghostlight,” written by Stephen Gregg, will take place March 2-4 at Quincy Community Theatre. Auditions are open to students in grades 7-12, and no prior experience is necessary. Set in a prestigious and mysterious school, “Ghostlight” follows a group of high school students as they navigate…
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QUINCY — The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) and Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF) are partnering to be the hosts of an automation seminar from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, March 4, at the Oakley Lindsay Center – Lindsay Room. Breakfast and a networking opportunity will begin at 8:30 a.m. This seminar will provide…
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QUINCY — Luther Memorial Church will hold its Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on on Tuesday, March 4, in the fellowship hall in the basement of Luther Memorial Church, 1210 Jersey. Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Tuesday, marks the beginning of the Lenten season, a time of reflection and preparation…
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Scott Edlin and Craig Pool talk about the big acts coming in this July as the Gem City Concert Series returns July 18 and July 19 to Quincy’s Lincoln Park. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
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QUINCY —The Quincy University Symphonic Band will present a concert featuring music from Latin America and Spain at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Connie Niemann Center for Music on QU’s North Campus, 17th and Seminary Road. This upbeat, festive concert will feature QU music faculty members Christine Damm and Cat Martinez, adjunct music faculty,…
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QUINCY — The 40 Days for Life campaign begins March 5 and runs through April 12. It will feature a 40-day prayer vigil in the public right-of-way outside of Walgreens on Broadway between 17th and 18th. All prayer vigil participants are asked to sign a statement of peace, pledging to conduct themselves in a Christ-like…
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QUINCY — The 11th annual Amanda Stambaugh-Snyder Lupus Bar Golf event, organized by The Adams County Lupus Warriors, will be held Saturday, March 1 at 1 p.m. Registration will be held from noon to 12:45 p.m. at The Club. Cost is $25 per four-person team. Bar golf stops will be: The day will offer a…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Civic Music Association is welcoming säje to Quincy as part of its 2024-25 season at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, at John Wood Community College. A Grammy-nominated vocal supergroup, säje (rhymes with “beige”), is the brainchild of vocalist/composers Sara Gazarek, Amanda Taylor, Johnaye Kendrick and Erin Bentlage. As individuals, each…
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QUINCY — Quincy’s first Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, at 516 Maine. This event will benefit the Quincy Children’s Museum. Soup, snacks and beverages will be provided. Instead of an admission fee, there will be a free-will offering basket for the museum. No advance registration is required.…
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