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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 — 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 — The Kroc Center will offer free admission to all veterans on Saturday, Nov. 11. Veterans should present their military/veteran identification to receive free entry and enjoy The Kroc Center’s many offerings, including the facility’s weightlifting and cardio areas, as well as the aquatic center. The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont, will be open from…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command will offer its facilities in Quincy and Hannibal, Mo., as cooling centers during the summer when heat advisories are issued. The cooling centers will have varying hours and amenities per location for those who need respite from the extreme heat. The Kroc Center- 405 Vermont. Quincy Water…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center invites all girls and boys to show off their dance moves during the Pom Pon and Dance Camp being held from Tuesday, June 6 through Friday, June 9. The camp is open to ages 3-14 and will be instructed by the Quincy Notre Dame pom pon team and coaches. Campers…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is celebrating all mothers on Sunday, May 14 by giving them free admission to The Kroc Center during its operating hours of noon-6 p.m. Families are encouraged to bring mothers to the community center to enjoy the many activities the Kroc Center has…
Read Full Article QUINCY— The public is invited to the Adams County CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) Class of 2023 end-of-the-year trade show from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 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 during…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Retired math teacher Sheila Eyster is teaming up with The Kroc Center to offer two six-week math workshops for less than $9 per meeting. A multiplication tables workshop will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, March 7-April 11. In this workshop, students and their guardians attending the class will learn tips and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center is teaming with local photographer Julie Ginos from GS Photography to offer two four-week photography courses for people ages 14 and older. Photography I will be available from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesdays from Feb. 14 to March 7. Photography II will be available from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesdays from March…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 405 Vermont, will be the site for a multi-agency resource center event from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25. This one-stop event will consist of agencies throughout Adams County gathered in one location to raise awareness in the community about services each agency offers. The event…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center and the West Central Illinois Agency on Aging, with funding from the Illinois Department on Aging, have partnered to offer a free 12-week Fit and Strong healthy aging series. The series will begin Jan. 9 and is free. Participants can registering for classes on either Mondays or Wednesdays from 9-10:30…
Read Full Article QUINCY — In honoring tri-state veterans, the Kroc Center is offering free admission to all veterans on Friday, Nov. 11. Veterans can present their military/veteran identification to receive free entry and enjoy the Kroc Center’s many offerings, including the facility’s weightlifting and cardio areas, as well as the aquatic center. The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Kroc-R-Treat, an indoor trick-or-treating event, will be held at The Kroc Center from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. This indoor event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy a variety of booths offering candy and small trinkets. Select booths will also support the Teal…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center will host a LesMills andWater in Motion launch on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 10-11. These live group fitness classes will be free on both days to members and non-members. Participants will be entered to win Kroc promotional items during each class. BODYPUMP: This…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center is offering Toddler Time: Mommy and Me in the gymnasium from 9-11 a.m. on Tuesdays from Oct. 4-Dec. 20. This special drop-in playtime is just for guardians and toddlers (age 5 and under). Participants will enjoy social time while little ones play in the gymnasium. All toddlers must be accompanied…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Learn a new instrument by registering for upcoming group ukulele lessons to be held from noon-1 p.m. on Thursdays, Oct. 6-27 at the Kroc Center. Education and fine arts specialist Jonathon Weller will teach the class. “Ukulele is such a fun instrument, and I’ve loved getting the chance to teach this class over…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, along with State Sen. Jil Tracy and State Rep. Randy Frese, will be the site a senior adult health fair from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Kroc Center. This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Grace and June’s Lemon-Aid Stand for Good raised $8,281.60 on Sept. 3 with the help of 21 other stands. Having been the hosts of lemonade stands in 2019 and 2021, Grace and June Hendrian extended an invitation to the community to help raise funds for The Salvation Army. Families across The Salvation Army…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center is seeking vendors for the fall Upscale Garage Sale, which will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. This event will allow vendors and shoppers to get a head start selling and buying holiday items, winter apparel, décor, children’s items and more inside the Kroc Center…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center has teamed up with local photographer Julie Ginos from GS Photography to offer a four-week photography course from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday evenings beginning Sept. 6 and ending Sept. 27. “In the past, our photography classes have been some of our most popular offerings,” education and fine arts specialist Jonathon…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center invites local youths to participate in Music Mondays, a free program from 3-5 p.m. Mondays from Sept. 12- Nov. 14 for children ages 7 and older. Participants can join the Kroc Center’s children’s choir and learn to play a brass instrument and piano with other musicians their age who are…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, along with State Sen. Jil Tracy and State Rep. Randy Frese, will be the host of a senior adult health fair from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27. This event is free and open to the public. Local businesses are invited to participate in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Brewing Company will host the hippest handmade outdoor market, Makers Market, from 1-7 p.m. Saturday, June 18 on Sixth Street between Maine and Hampshire and down Jail Alley. The outdoor market will feature more than 35 different vendors selling furniture, clothing, accessories, food, apothecary, ceramics, art, books, candles, vintage upcycled wares and more. The Quincy Children’s…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center will host its annual Camp Kroc Summer Day Camp starting June 6 and ending the week of August 12. Camp Kroc offers care to students grades K-6 and counselor in training to grades 7-12 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Registration is open. Parents and guardians need to visit…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center is offering a variety of fine arts classes for all ages this summer. Class offerings include instrument and vocal lessons, paint pouring, Arty Party Paint Night, jewelry making, hand lettering basics and a hand lettering workshop. Instructors will be Jonathon Weller, the Kroc Center’s education and fine arts specialist, Kevin Hoing of…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center is offering a new session of group ukulele lessons on Wednesdays from May 11 to June 1. Jonathon Weller, the Kroc Center’s education and fine arts specialist, will teach the class. In a press release, Weller said, “We are so excited to offer another ukulele class. We’ve just wrapped up…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center invites people to attend its Easter weekend events. All events are free and open to the public. They will be held at The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. Easter events begin at 6 p.m. Friday with a United Good Friday Service. Six area Christian…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center’s Upscale Garage Sale is set from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 2 in the gymnasium and The Meadows banquet rooms. Event entry is free for members of The Kroc Center and $1 for non-members. Attendees will have access to more than 35 vendors. In addition to traditional garage sale…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center is providing an opportunity for the public to learn a new instrument with the upcoming group ukulele course. The facility’s Jonathon Weller, education and fine arts specialist, will teach the class on Tuesdays from April 5 to April 26 from 11 a.m. to noon. The ukulele is a good instrument…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center’s Education and Fine Arts Department is offering new education courses to the community in the coming weeks. Discovering Computers and Tablets will help particpants ages 14 and up to brush up on their skills with today’s technology. The class will be offered on Thursdays from March 17-April 7 from 11…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center’s KROC Kids, character-building troops, will serve an all-you-can eat pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. March 26 in the Kroc Center’s Meadows. The breakfast also will feature bacon, eggs, milk and coffee. The cost is $6. Children ages 4-11 can eat for $3, Children age 3 and under can…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Kroc Center encourages anyone planning to have a garage sale this spring to consider being a part of the Upscale Garage Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 2. Local vendors also are encouraged to participate. Companies such as Thirty-One, Pink Zebra, Tupperware and others have rented booths in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center’s youth ministry team will be the host of a Soup-er Bowl Party at 5 p.m. Sunday. All ages are invited to attend a night of food, fellowship and football for just $5. All proceeds from this annual soup competition support the Kroc Center’s youth ministry programs. “This is a fundraiser…
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