Local Happenings
CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s Camerata 808 is set to deliver an evening of innovative and experimental music with its final concert of the spring semester on Tuesday, May 7. The concert will take place at the idiosyncratic time of 8:08 p.m. in the Merillat Recital Hall on the campus of C-SC. This event is…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department is providing a Storybook Trail in Central Park specially geared to children through May 16. The pages of the book are installed along the sidewalk in Central Park. The signs were donated by Park Place Sign Systems of Hannibal, and the books were donated by Scholastic.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Brother Joseph Zimmerman, professor emeritus of sociology at Quincy University (1970-2003), will present a program on his book “Cura Animarum” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, in the Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York. The book details how Franciscan friars from Germany, the Sacred Heart Province of the Order of Friars…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Hollister Whitney, 2603 N. 24th, will hold a hiring event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, May 6. The event will offer onsite interviews and tours. Those attending should bring a resume and wear steel-toed boots. Positions offered: Other positions are available. Hollister-Whitney, founded in 1899, is renowned for its line…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — The monthly fish fry held by VFW Post 11041, 316 S. Main, will be serving from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 3. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children Items on the menu will be catfish fillet, VFW spuds, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and drink.
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The American Legion has celebrated April as “Children Youth Month” for the past 78 years by supporting and promoting its national theme of “Children, Our Most Precious Natural Resource.” To show the legion’s commitment to young people, a free Youth Day event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A session of goat yoga at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 3609 N. Marx Drive, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4. The session is sponsored by the Blessing Nurses Alumni Association as part of its observance of National Nurses Week. Goat yoga is similar to traditional yoga during which…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Meredith Becks Ringhausen is partnering with the Quincy Children’s Museum to host a sensory night on Saturday, May 4, at the museum. The first time slot of 4 to 5 p.m. has been filled, but openings remain for the 5 to 6 p.m. slot. Cost is $2 for children ages 1-12. Any child…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — The Hannibal Amateur Radio Club and Quincy Amateur Radio Club will hold Hamfest on Saturday, May 4, at the American Legion, 600 Short, in Palmyra from 8 a.m. to noon. Entry fee is $8, $5 for veterans and free for anybody with a student ID. Hamfest is an amateur radio swap meet…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Magician Jason Hudy will perform his show, “Mesmerizing Magic,” at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 3, at the Legacy Theater in Carthage. With more than 8,000 performances around the world in the last 20 years, Hudy’s one-man show specializes in lively action and audience participation. In a press release, Tom Robbins, new…
Read Full Article MAYWOOD, Mo. — A public information meeting to discuss a future sidewalk project in Maywood will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at the Maywood Fire Department, 28722 State Highway V. MoDOT representatives will be on hand to explain the project and answer any questions. This will be an open house-style…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Dogwood Parade Party and Festival, free and open to the public, will be held on the Lorenzo Bull Park grounds, 1550 Maine, from 8:30 am to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. “We have the best parade seats in town,” Dick Wellman, president of Friends of the Lorenzo Bull House, said in…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mark Twain Chorale will present its annual spring concert at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 6, in the auditorium of Fifth Street Baptist Church, 111 N. Fifth. The concert, which has a theme of “Treasures from the Homelands,” is under the direction of Allen Means and accompanied by Alyssa Pyne. There…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Great River Economic Development Foundation will be the host of a Zoom training session at noon on Wednesday, May 1 to review the Growing Residential Opportunities County-Wide Program. GREDF conducted a “Comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment for Adams County” last year which outlined the need for single-family houses and affordable housing options. The…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation has announced the upcoming “Midwest Book Fairs” Book and Gift Fair to be held from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, in the front lobby and hallways of Memorial Hospital at 1454 NCR 2050. All proceeds will benefit Memorial Hospital Foundation’s “Grow Our Own” scholarship campaign,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy University Symphonic Band will present a spring concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, in the Connie Niemann Center for Music, 17th and Seminary Road. This concert is free to the public. The concert will feature six student conductors who will each lead the ensemble through a piece of their…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Muddy River Riders will hold its ninth annual Blessing of the Bikes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27, on the Knights of Columbus grounds, 700 S. 36th. Blessing of the Bikes is a fundraiser for the book bag program the club organizes every fall and also an event to raise…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association’s fifth and final concert of its 2023-2024 concert season is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 28, with renowned cello and vocal duo Branden and James with special guest Effie Passero in the Roland Fine Arts Center’s Parker Theater on the campus of Hannibal-LaGrange University. Passero was a…
Read Full Article PLAINVILLE, Ill. — Faith Chapel will hold a MarioKart Deluxe tournament Saturday, April 27, at the church located at 102 S. Church. the tournament will begin at 5 p.m. with all ages welcome. A $10 entry can be paid upon arrival. This event is a fundraiser for the youths of the church attending camp this…
Read Full Article WARSAW, Ill. — The Warsaw Fire Department, 220 S. Fifth, will hold its 14th annual pancake breakfast fundraiser from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 28. Cost for the all-you-can-eat breakfast is $7 for adults and $3 for children under the age of 10. The meal will include pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage links…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Friends of the Quincy Public Library’s bi-annual book sale is taking place through Saturday, April 27 in the large meeting room of the library, 526 Jersey, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Books range from fiction and non-fiction to travel guides, history books, children’s literature, romance, cookbooks, gardening, religion,…
Read Full Article UPDATE: Because of the weather, this event is rescheduled for Friday, May 3. HANNIBAL, Mo. — The city of Hannibal is celebrating the designation of Tree City USA for 25 years. The Hannibal Tree Board and Hannibal Parks and Recreation will kick off the commemoration on Arbor Day by planting a tree at 1:30 p.m.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy University School of Fine Arts and Communication will be the host of the fourth annual QU Honor Jazz Band Festival on Friday, April 26, at the Connie Niemann Center for Music, 17th and Seminary Road. The concert is free and open to the public. High school musicians were selected through a…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Bird watchers have to get up early for the best opportunities to see and hear the most species. An “Early Bird Catches the Worm” walk will be held beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at Sodalis Nature Preserve. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars. In a press release, Hannibal Parks and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Veterans Assistance Commission of Adams County will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on Monday, April 29, in its new offices at 3701 East Lake Center Drive, Suite 3, with remarks at 4 p.m. A brief ceremony opening the office and recognizing those that have…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will be presenting a live ZOOM lecture entitled “Gemini: A Giant Leap in the Race to the Moon” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, at John Wood Community College in Room D022. The public is invited. Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Jack Anthony will give two NASA-related presentations.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Christ Lutheran Church has changed the date and time of its annual indoor garage sale. It now will be from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 18, at the church. The original date of April 27 was canceled. A bake sale featuring homemade baked goods will accompany the sale. The church, 333…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Central Park Farmers Market will begin its season on Saturday, April 27. Hours will be 7:30 a.m. to noon every Saturday through Oct. 26. Starting in mid-June, the market will be open Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. Several of the vendors are eligible to take SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for payment…
Read Full Article QUINCY — St. Francis Solanus will hold its last party of the spring season from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, at the St. Francis Parish Center. Entrance to the center is between 17th and 18th streets on Elm. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. In addition to games, multiple raffles will also…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Artists from several states will converge on the communities of Hannibal and Canton for the River Bluffs Paint Out, a two-day plein air painting event Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5. Plein air events invite artists to communities where they capture the community by creating paintings outdoors and on-site. The general public is…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Blessing Health board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Dr. Darr Leutz will demonstrate the latest in knee replacement technology at a free public open house on Wednesday, April 24 at the Blessing Health Center, 4800 Maine. People can choose to attend the Velys demonstration open house between the hours of 11:30 a.m. to 1:30…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Heather Clemens knows what it’s like to walk the path alone as a parent to a special needs child, and she doesn’t want anyone else to have to do it. Clemens’ daughter, now 16 years old and mostly nonverbal, was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. Her 13-year-old son has…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal’s Young Masters exhibit has been on display at the Hannibal Arts Council in April. The special exhibit traditionally ends with two closing award nights. The awards night for fifth and eighth grades will be Monday, April 22. The Hannibal High School award night will be Tuesday, April 23. Both award nights…
Read Full Article QUINCY — In celebration of Social Justice Week, Quincy University will be the host of the Black History 101 Mobile Museum on Monday, April 22, in Pepsi Arena in the QU Health and Fitness Center, 18th and Oak. The Black History 101 Mobile Museum will be open to the public at 10 a.m. Lectures will…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Adams County CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) Class of 2024 will hold its end-of-the-year tradeshow from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, at The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. The open house-style event is free and open to the public. CEO students will be showcasing their personal businesses each started…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Students from the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program will present seven new businesses, with products ranging from photography to custom cards to pressure washing, at the Hannibal Area CEO annual trade show from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 at The Rialto Banquet Hall. The annual trade show is the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery in Brenner Library will be the site of the annual Baccalaureate-Senior Retrospective through May 10, with an artist reception to be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 19. This exhibit is free and open to the public. This one-person exhibition presented by senior Elizabeth Cook of…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Scott Giltner, chair of Culver-Stockton College Applied Liberal Arts and Sciences Division and holder of the Dr. John A. Sperry Jr. Endowed Chair of Humanities, will present the annual Sperry Lecture at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, in the Merillat Chapel and Recital Hall inside of the Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center on the Culver-Stockton…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy YMCA, 3101 Maine, will be the host of Healthy Kids Day at 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 20. Free activities will be held in the activity room and on the baseball field. Activities scheduled on the baseball field include: Activities scheduled in the activity room are:
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy High School’s theatre department will close the school year with the zany farce, “Deceiving Granny.” The plot is centered around newlyweds Sam and Margaret Howard. The couple discover they are in line to inherit $3.5 million from his great-grandmother whom he has never met, but before she is willing to add them…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Hospital recently introduced a pediatric care unit with an enhanced pediatric nurse desk that offers improved visibility and accessibility and a centralized pediatric monitoring system that ensures continuous oversight of vital signs and patient status, allowing medical staff to promptly intervene when necessary. The unit is adorned with artwork curated…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Friends of the Log Cabins (FLC) Association board has scheduled a cleanup day in the Log Cabin Village, on Quinsippi Island Park accessed via All America Park, from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 20. Plans are to clean the cobwebs and dust from the log cabins and the log church. Volunteers…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — At 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, employees of Douglass Community Services will display blue pinwheels of hope in recognition of April being National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The public is invited to join the ceremony at the Marion County Courthouse, 906 Broadway. This month and throughout the year, Douglass Community Services…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University will be the host of the seventh annual Academic Symposium Wednesday through Friday, April 17-19, at the Connie Niemann Center for Music in the south auditorium on the QU North Campus, 1700 Seminary Road. Students will present original research April 17 and April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Multiple…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — US Cellular, Hannibal Board of Public Works, Hannibal Parks and Recreation and Hannibal Area Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a spring cleanup day Saturday, April 20, in preparation for Earth Day on April 22. Volunteers should meet anytime from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Y Men’s Pavilion, 105 Hill. US Cellular…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Chorus and Youth Chorus join with choirs from Quincy University, Culver-Stockton College and John Wood Community College to present the epic Carmina Burana at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Quincy Junior High School. Soloists Alfonzo Cooper, tenor, Gina Galati, soprano, and Ricardo Herrera, baritone, accompany the ensemble to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Special Olympics Illinois Region H will hold an interest meeting and bowling event for potential athletes and their families at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the Tangerine Bowl, 3530 Maine. This free outreach event will be an opportunity for potential athletes to enjoy bowling and food and to interact with existing Quincy-area…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — For the first time in the 20 years of its existence, the Hannibal Alliance Art Gallery will be spotlighting two member artists. Besides showing their work, they will be combining their skills to create collaborative pieces. A pair of artists will be featured every two months, and the work will be on…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation Northeast District Office will be the host of a job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 at the MoDOT Shelbina Maintenance Facility, 213 N. Douglas in Shelbina. The job fair is being held to hire multiple full-time positions including maintenance workers, highway designer/civil…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE Ill. — Adam Tucker will bring the timeless sound of country icon Tim McGraw to the Legacy Theater at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 20. Tucker is a Nashville recording artist and Las Vegas entertainer who recreates the music, moves and mystique of McGraw. Tucker recently won episode 3 on the new hit TV…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will present a program by popular author and speaker Tom Emery at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York. Emery is a freelance writer and historical researcher from Carlinville who has earned 15 awards from the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Kacie McCaughney, dog adoption coordinator at the Northeast Missouri Humane Society, kept up quite well with pit bull mix Gigi who excitedly followed the path in the front lawn of the shelter. Several days later, and the nearly quarter-mile circular track and pavilion with a picnic table underneath was asphalted by Blackout…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Muddy River Opera will hold a public performance of its children’s opera from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 19, at Luther Memorial Church. The ensemble also will tour local elementary schools. All performances are free with donations appreciated. The performance will be an operatic version of the children’s literary classic “Pinocchio”…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — “Where Oh Where Have the Little Bats Gone?” will be the theme for a night hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, April 12. April is the best time of the year to observe bats since the bats are starting to come out of hibernation. Participants will meet at…
Read Full Article QUINCY — St. Francis Solanus School will present its spring play, “Oz,” at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, May 3-4, at the school, 1720 College Ave. Admission is by free will donation. The play is being directed by Jane Ann Petty. Those attending the play should enter the school through the College Avenue doors.
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University welcomes alumna Teresa Kettelkamp (Class of 1974) as the featured speaker at the president’s leadership breakfast hosted by QU President Brian McGee from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, in the QU Cafeteria, 18th and Lind. Kettelkamp was the first female to attain the rank of Colonel with the…
Read Full Article WARSAW, Ill. — Memorial Hospital has partnered with the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce to be the hosts of the Warsaw Wellness Expo at the Bott Community Center, 705 Lafayette, from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 20. The event will have activities for kids, informative workshops and essential health screening. Offerings will include A1C,…
Read Full Article CANTON Mo. — The Culver-Stockton College Robison Lecture at 7 p.m. Monday, April 15, in The Lab on the third floor of the Johann Library will feature Andy Walsh, professor of religion and philosophy at C-SC. The lecture will delve into the complex dynamics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, exploring the intersection of religion and just…
Read Full Article QUINCY — People interested in taking charge of their health are invited to the Blessing Health and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois’ free colorectal cancer awareness and wellness event in the Meadows Room at Quincy’s Kroc Center from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9. The Awareness and Wellness Event will feature…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center’s Upscale Garage Sale will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, in the gymnasium and The Meadows banquet rooms at The Kroc Center. In a press release, operations program coordinator Brooke Wade said, “Unlike in a traditional garage sale environment, attendees won’t have to worry about…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy University Hawk Express jazz band will perform its spring jazz showcase concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, at the Connie Niemann Center for Music at QU’s North Campus, 17th & Seminary Rd. The concert is free and open to the public. The jazz band will perform a wide array…
Read Full Article HAMILTON, Ill. — The Western Illinois Threshers will hold its 57th annual show Friday through Sunday, Aug. 2-4 at its grounds, two miles north of Hamilton. During their recent annual meeting, directors were elected and plans were made for this summer’s event. Directors elected for three-year terms were Matthew Starr, Ken Buckert and Kyle Buckert…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University invites the community to step into the past and future of student living at its upcoming open house event. From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, alumni, prospective students, families and community members are invited to explore the rich history of two of the university’s most iconic dormitories,…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College Department of Theatre will present “Xanadu” by Douglas Carter Beane, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6. A matinee show is also scheduled for 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 7. All performances will be in the Mabee Foundation Little Theatre/Black Box of the Robert…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Advocacy Network for Children will hold a flag raising ceremony at noon on Friday, April 5, on the Fifth Street side of the Adams County Courthouse, 521 Vermont, in honor of April being National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. The ceremony will honor child victims who have been abused, neglected or have…
Read Full Article QUINCY — St. James Lutheran School is offering two opportunities to learn about enrollment for PreK ages 3-4 and kindergarten for the 2024-25 academic year. Open houses will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, or at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 22. Registration is requested. Contact the school office at 217-222-8267 to…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council fills its galleries each April with the Young Masters exhibit of select works by Hannibal’s fifth-grade, eighth-grade and high school students in both public and parochial schools. The exhibit will run from April 1-23, with gallery hours of noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 11 a.m. to 2…
Read Full Article MONROE CITY, Mo. — Double Hearts Ranch, 42451 Oakland Road, along with Brush Arbor Church will hold an Easter egg hunt for children ages 2-11 on Saturday, March 30, at the ranch. Pastor Larry Hinds will do a presentation on the Easter story, “The Legend of the Donkey’s Cross” written by Halli Worthington. Ernie the…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Advocacy Network for Children is planning a pinwheel planting ceremony in honor of April being National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month at 12:05 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, at the Hancock County Courthouse, 500 Main. Since opening its doors nearly 35 years ago, Advocacy Network for Children has advocated for thousands…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis Club will sponsor its 36th annual Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 30, on the campus of Hannibal-LaGrange University, in the vicinity of the Mabee Sports Complex. More than 10,000 plastic eggs will be filled with candy and other prizes. The hunt will be broken…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department will hold an informational beat meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, at the QPD sub-post by Zales in the Quincy Town Center. The purpose of this town hall meeting is to address questions and concerns in Beat 2, which includes residents and businesses north of Broadway and east of 18th…
Read Full Article PERRY, Mo. — All Vietnam veterans are invited to a “Welcome Home” celebration at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 29, at the M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center, 21629 Highway J. This celebration honoring all Vietnam war veterans will include a Vietnam era pinning ceremony. Refreshments will be served. Event sponsors are Community Loving Care Hospice,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — NutritionHQ’s Ladies’ Night is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, at The Kroc Center. This free event is dedicated to nourishing the mind, body and soul. Whether an attendee is a fitness enthusiast, health-conscious person or just looking to explore a healthier lifestyle, NutritionHQ hopes to provide women with…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Brewing Company and Quincy Medical Group, along with The District, have coordinated a clean-up event for 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20. Efforts will begin in Parking Lot I, where gloves and trash bags will be distributed. Volunteers will then head to designated areas in the heart of the downtown to pick up…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A public meeting from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9 in the City Council chambers at Hannibal City Hall will be an opportunity to gather information on public opinion about the future of the former St. Elizabeth’s Hospital building. Vacant since 2009, the building is plagued with vandalism. Its condition continues to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Country music performers Priscilla Block and Lonestar are the headliners for the Gem City Concert Series set for May 25-26 in Lincoln Park on the riverfront. The May 25 event offers a “new” country lineup. Block gives her rabid fan base unmitigated honesty in songs like “Thick Thighs,” “PMS” and “Just About Over…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center invites area community members to attend its Easter weekend events. All events are free and open to the public and will be at The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. The Easter weekend begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 29, with a poignant United…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Area high school students are invited to attend the Illinois Regional College Fair at Quincy University from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, in the Health and Fitness Center at 20th and Oak. Representatives from 45 in-state and out-of-state public and private colleges and universities will provide information to high school…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s School of Humanities will be the host of a debate on the topic, “Is Religion Essential for the Common Good?” at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 25, in MacHugh Theatre in Francis Hall on QU’s main campus at 1800 College. The debate will feature Jonathan Miles, professor of philosophy, and Padraic…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Registration is open for the 14th annual “Strike Out Breast Cancer” at Tangerine Bowl to benefit patients of the Blessing Breast Center. The event will take place Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 27, with three sessions to choose from: noon, 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Teams of five can…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, will site of a beginner-friendly crochet workshop with Grace Tate of Graceful Stitching Co. at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4. Tate has been crocheting as a hobby for 10 years. The workshop will focus on pattern reading and practice chain and single crochet stitches to…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Sign-up is open for the 45th running of the Strawberry Strut on Saturday, June 1. The event includes the classic five-mile run along the Carthage Lake. Other events in this year’s Strut are a 5K run, a 5K walk and a one mile fun run/walk. The two 5K events in the Strut…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A jazz collaboration concert at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, will feature performances by the QU Jazz Band, JWCC Jazz Band, Quincy Junior High School seventh grade and eighth grade Jazz Band and the PMO Jazz Band in the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium on the campus of John Wood Community College. The…
Read Full Article Birthday Blessings, a Missouri nonprofit that provides resources to local foster kids, is holding their annual Birthday Bash Campaign April 1-5. During this time, an anonymous donor will match funds up to a total of $5000. Their campaign goal is to raise $15,000. The nonprofit has a variety of programs targeted at meeting the physical…
Read Full Article KINDERHOOK, Ill. — Western Junior High School will be the host of an Amazing Shake competition, a contest that emphasizes teaching students manners, discipline, respect and professional conduct, on Friday, March 22. Through the Amazing Shake, a competition originally created by the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, Ga., students are introduced to the nuances of…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College criminal justice students will honor fallen heroes for the seventh consecutive year during its Fallen Officer Project, culminating with a memorial walk to be held in the Mabee Center Gymnasium from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 6. Participants can walk while paying tribute to law enforcement officers and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The 11th annual Dream Big in Color 5K Fun Run begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, starting at Quincy High School. All proceeds raised from this event benefit programs within the Quincy Public Schools. The Dream Big in Color 5K Fun Run invites participants of all ages and fitness levels to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Museum will offer outdoor family fun from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at the museum, 1601 Maine. The “Egg-stravaganza” activities include an egg hunt, lawn games and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny and special guests. Special guests include Andy the Armadillo from Texas Roadhouse, Miss Quincy Nicole Taylor,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will be present a live Zoom lecture titled “How Big is Our Solar System” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at John Wood Community College, Room D022, on the lower rear north end of Building D. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) at the Prague meeting in 2006 kicked “poor Pluto”…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The University Union Board and the Bureau of Cultural Affairs at Western Illinois University will be the hosts of WestFest on Wednesday, May 1, in the University Union Grand Ballroom. Doors open at 6 p.m. Entertainment will begin at 7 p.m. This year’s entertainment is headliner Corey Kent and special guest Alana…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery will be the host of its annual QU faculty juried student art show from March 18 to April 12. The student art exhibition will feature artwork produced during the current academic year by students enrolled in the various studios offered in the QU art program. Faculty members in the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Kiwanis pancake day will be held from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 30, in the Hannibal High School cafeteria, 4500 McMasters Avenue. The cost for the “all you can eat” breakfast of pancakes and sausage is $10 with children 8 and under eating free of charge. Proceeds from the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council continues Art Adventures, its popular creative project series, with Fluorescent Friday at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. The April Art Adventure is a creative project for K-5th grade students. Participation fees include all supplies, an instructor and step-by-step instructions.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The youths of Luther Memorial Church will sponsor a trivia night fundraiser in the church fellowship hall, 1210 Jersey, at 7 p.m. Friday, April 26, to support their journey to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America’s (ELCA) youth gathering in New Orleans. A variety of snacks and soft drinks will be available for…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre recently announced the cast for its upcoming production of “Shakespeare in Love.” The Oscar-winning film comes to life onstage in a production that’s both funny and romantic. Young Will Shakespeare has writer’s block … the deadline for his new play, “Romeo and Ethel, The Pirate’s Daughter,” is fast approaching but he’s…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group Foundation’s Cancer Crush has set a goal to raise $100,000 in 2024 to support local cancer patients in honor of its 10th anniversary. This year’s Cancer Crush will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, at The Ambiance in Quincy The Cancer Crush event includes a silent and live…
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