Local Happenings
QUINCY — Biking for Babies is sending out young adults from all sides of the country for the 13th year to raise awareness and financial support for pregnancy resource centers in America. Fifty-six college students and young adults plan to cover a total of close to 4,000 miles in July for the babies, women and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will partner with the Northeast Missouri Humane Society to offer a special workshop for National Create a Craft for a Shelter Pet Day at 5:15 p.m. Friday, July 15, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. The special workshop is open to all ages and includes all…
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QUINCY — 2x4s for Hope will officially cut the ribbon on its latest Tiny Home in the Quincy area at 215 Spruce at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 10. Jordan Lenz, executive director of 2x4s for Hope, says the process faced many challenges, but with the generosity of Quincy Medical Group Foundation, a dream has become…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA is launching its first Strong Kids raffle July 12. The Quincy Family YMCA, supported by generous members of our community, hopes to sell 5,000 tickets to support youth leadership enhancing initiatives throughout the Quincy community. Raffle ticket sales will conclude at 4 p.m. Nov. 23. The raffle will award…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Toys for Tots of Northeast Missouri provides toys for about 600 children during the holiday season. To help with this annual drive, children ages 5-17 who bring in an unwrapped new toy for the program on Sunday, July 10, will receive free admission to the Hannibal Aquatic Center. Pool hours are noon-6…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Legacy Theater will echo with the sounds of the 1960s and 1970s as “Pendulum: a Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival” takes the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 9. While the original CCR band, led by John Fogerty, only performed from 1959 to 1972, their music remains a classic sound of…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College Business and Industry Training, in conjunction with Western Illinois University and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunities Broadband Ready Grant, is offering a cybersecurity workshop from 11 a.m.-noon on July 12 at JWCC’s Workforce Development Center, 4220 Koch’s Lane. Cybersecurity is a critical issue in today’s world.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Bats aren’t the only wildlife to be found in Sodalis Nature Preserve. A night hike to explore “Creatures of the Night” will begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 8. Hannibal Parks and Recreation interpreter guide Gale Rublee will lead the night hike. In a press release, Rublee said, “Many animals come out…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre is offering four classes for people ages 3 to adult — Basic Training, Triple Threat Boot Camp, Quincy Teen Voices and Sewing Bee. The course descriptions are: Basic Training, grades 1-4. This week-long class will meet Aug. 1-6 from 8:30 a.m.-noon. Student will rotate between classes in singing, acting and…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Aquatic Center will offer Mermaid and Shark School for youths age 6 and older Aug. 1-5 at the aquatic center. This class allows youngsters to use their imagination while learning special swimming skills. The class will meet from 10:30-11:15 a.m. each day. Participants must have a FinFun brand mermaid tail…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center invites area children to participate in Kroc Tots Multi-Sports Camp for ages 4-6 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. daily July 19-22. In the Tot Multi-Sport class, children will be introduced to basketball, volleyball, soccer and more. Each camper will receive a water bottle. The cost to participate in the four-day…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Parking restrictions for the the Hannibal Cannibal and the 4th of July parade have been established by the Hannibal Police Department. No parking will be allowed along the Hannibal Cannibal race course or the parade route starting at 2 a.m. the morning of July 4 to the conclusion of each event. Officers…
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QUINCY — Friends of the Trail is the host of the Terry Anastas Ultimate Ride on Saturday, July 9. All events begin at the Dock on Quincy’s riverfront. Routes available this year are: The Metric Century — a 62-mile ride that begins at 7 a.m. The Poker Run Route — a 12-mile ride that begins…
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QUINCY — State Street Theater will have two live shows this weekend. The theater has partnered with Square Music Company to provide a free all-ages live music experience Friday, July 1. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and music will begin at 7 p.m. with performances by Pete Magliocco and Ted Holt, along with additional guest…
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QUINCY — Altrusa International is a community service organization dedicated to literacy in the Adams County area. In 2019, the club began sponsoring a literacy carnival for the K-5 students attending summer school in the Quincy Public Schools. Students are treated to games centered around reading and writing. Prizes such as journals, notepads, pens and…
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LOUISIANA, Mo. — As part of its weekend of “Mo Mo the Missouri Monster” observance, the Louisiana Area Historical Museum, 304 Georgia, will offer extended hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 2. Museum co-president Brent Engel will give short programs about Mo Mo at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The public…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The 67th annual National Tom Sawyer Days began on June 18 when the Beautiful Baby and Little Mister/Miss Hannibal pageants, sponsored by the Hannibal Jaycees, were held at Tanyard Gardens. Mission Able fence painting, an event with invited competitors, sponsored by the Hannibal Jaycees, followed on June 25. Youth mud volleyball was…
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LOUISIANA, Mo. — Bill Whyte can’t wait to once again perform the song that started him on the way to a notable country music career. The Louisiana Area Historical Museum will be the host of a concert by the Nashville recording artist at 7 p.m. Friday, July 1, at the Louisiana Elks Lodge, 120 N.…
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The City of Quincy will be the host of a community forum about recycling in the Community Room of the Quincy Town Center, 3347 Quincy Mall, from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 6. Information about the fiscal challenges the city is facing with its current weekly curbside recycling pick-up program will be provided. The city is…
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MENDON, Ill. — Tractor pull lovers can celebrate their independence with the roar of engines. The annual Independence Day weekend tractor pull is back at the Adams County Fairgrounds on Sunday, July 3. It features pullers from the Illinois Farm Pullers Association and the Xcaliber Pulling organization. Gates open at 1:30 p.m., with pulling action beginning at 3 p.m. …
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre’s performance of its blockbuster summer musical, “Legally Blonde,” at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 24, will incorporate ASL interpretation. Patrons may email the box office at qct@1qct.org or call 217-222-3209 to reserve seats for this performance. Local ASL interpreter Jessica Lewis will be near the stage for patrons who are deaf…
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QUINCY — The Mississippi Valley Historic Auto Club, in partnership with the Tri-State Lugnuts, is sponsoring its 54th annual car show from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 26, on the grounds of the Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine. The Quincy Museum will be open as well, offering ½-price admission to the museum for visitors.…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will hold its annual meeting at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 26, in the History Museum on the square, 332 Maine. The agenda will consist of the election of officers and directors; approval of the annual financial report; approval of the budget for the upcoming year;…
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CARTHAGE — The Legacy Theater in Carthage has two shows planned for June. The 1980s sounds of Prince will come alive at the theater at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 25, with Marshall Charloff and The Purple Xperience. Creating the sound and the look of Prince, this five-piece group comes from Prince’s birthplace of Minneapolis. Charloff,…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — “Stomp Out Stigma,” a free event for teens ages 14-18, will be held from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 on the lawn in front of Memorial Hospital, 1454 North County Road 2050. The mental health team of Shellie Wear and Tammy Teel from Memorial Medical Clinic in Carthage will lead an engaging…
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