Local Happenings
The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri has welcomed Emily Pridemore to the Community Foundation team as the organization’s development officer. In her role as development officer, Pridemore will support the Community Foundation’s donor engagement and communication strategies, helping donors fulfill their charitable goals and communicating Community Foundation news, impact, and opportunities.…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Legacy Theater invites adults and children to include a show as part of their Christmas celebration this year. First comes Rockapella Christmas at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, with the blend of five a capella voices singing Christmas tunes with a contemporary rock twist. Rockapella is an American acappella musical…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the bridge replacement project on Missouri Route 79 over Bear Creek, Norfolk Southern Railroad and Warren Barrett Drive is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, at the Jaycee grandstand at 320 S. Third. The public is invited. Construction began on the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — In honor of November being Diabetes Awareness Month, Hannibal Regional Diabetes Center is the host of the “Ask the Experts Diabetes Seminar” from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, in the Hannibal Regional Medical Group conference center. This event, designed for people with diabetes or pre-diabetes, will focus on the…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Scott Giltner, chair of the Applied Liberal Arts and Sciences Division and professor of history at Culver-Stockton College, will deliver the annual John A. Sperry Jr. Endowed Chair of Humanities Lecture at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the Merillat Chapel and Recital Hall inside of the Robert W. Brown Performing Arts…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s Brenner Library will be the site of the Family Reading Night Open House from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Families are encouraged to bring children ages five and under. Attendees will rotate through different locations in Brenner Library and listen to popular children’s books read by QU early…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Paddles for a Purpose, sponsored by Eagles Aerie #535 and Alps, will be held Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Eagles main building, 3737 N. Fifth. Doors for this event will open at 5:30 p.m., with bidding beginning at 6:15 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers. More than 35 items will be…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Artist Alan Starkey is showcasing his acrylic paintings, prints and sculpture in the Gray Gallery in Brenner Library on QU’s main campus through Thursday, Dec. 12 Starkey has exhibited his work at the Illinois State Museum invitational and completed a few sculptural and portrait commissions over the years. Starkey’s larger metal sculptures…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional is hiring for multiple roles in maintenance, housekeeping, food services and security. Open interviews will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at The Caring Cup just inside Hannibal Regional Medical Group. Interested applicants can talk with hiring managers and human resources directly. For questions, call…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Illinois Secretary of State Mobile DMV will be at Quincy Regional Airport from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. Services available will include: The airport is at 1645 Highway 104.
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s Theatre Department’s upcoming production of “Crimes of the Heart,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning dark comedy about family ties and the resilience of the human spirit by Beth Henley, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 8-9 and at 3 p.m. on Nov. 10 in the Mabee Little Theatre. Tickets are…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Registrations are being taken for a no-cost cholesterol screening sponsored by Blessing Health. It will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th. An appointment and a 12-hour fast before the test are required to participate. Visit blessinghealth.org/cholesterol, call 217-277-5000 or stop…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The golden age musical hit “Hello, Dolly!” will soon take the stage at Quincy High School at 7 p.m. on Nov. 6-9 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 10. Originating at first as a play in 1954, Thorton Wilder created the storyline and characters in a comedy entitled “The Matchmaker.” The play opened…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Luther Memorial Church will hold its third annual Chili Cookoff fundraiser at 5 p.m. on Dec. 14. Ticket price for admission to the cookoff is $5 and includes tasting all the entries, a hot dog and a bottle of water. A kid’s meal will be available for $3, including a hot dog, chips…
Read Full Article MONROE CITY, Mo. — Bomgaars will be the host of its annual Ladies Night event from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. Proceeds will be directed to Hannibal Regional Foundation to support women’s healthcare at Hannibal Regional’s Monroe City Family Practice Clinic. The retail chain offers this night of fun and fall shopping…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will offer community health screenings on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the Health and Wellness Conference Room on the Memorial Hospital campus. These screenings will provide an opportunity for residents to check in on aspects of their health. A1C, lipid panel, hearing and vision screening are available for $25. Participants must…
Read Full Article 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.…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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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