All dates and times are subject to change. If you have an event you would like to have listed, email information to QuincyNet at least two weeks prior to the event.

On Going Events:

Year Round: Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine, open Tuesday - Sunday, from 1-5p.m., Closes Nov 1-27 for decorating. 224-7669.

Year Round: Villa Kathrine - Quincy's Tourist Information Center, 532 Gardner Expressway, open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 4p.m.; Sunday 1-4p.m., 224-3688.

February through November: Dr Richard Eells House - Underground Railroad site, 415 Jersey, open on Saturday 1-4 p.m., 223-1800.

March through December: All Wars Museum, 1707 N 12th, open Tuesday - Saturday 9a.m. - 12p.m. & 1-4p.m., Sunday 1-4p.m., Closed on Mondays, 222-8641.

March through December: Gardner Museum of Artichitecture and Design, 332 Maine, open Wednesday - Sunday, from 1-4p.m, 224-6873.

April through October: John Wood Mansion, 425 S 12th, open Monday - Saturday, from 10a.m. - 2p.m., 222-1835.

Memorial Day through Labor Day: The Antique Auto Museum at All America Park in Quincy is open every Sunday. The hours are 12:00-4:00pm. There is an admission charge of $2.00 for adults.

Memorial Day through Labor Day: Nauvoo Adventure, Monday through Saturday, 3:30p.m. and 6:30p.m. Visitor’s Center Theater. A 70-minute musical drama. Admission is free, but ticket is required. Nauvoo, IL., (888) 453-6434

Memorial Day through Labor Day: Sunset by the Mississippi, Family entertainment featuring music, games, and dances of the Pioneer era. The show takes place at sunset at the outdoor theater on Parley Street. Free, no ticket required. Nauvoo, (888) 453-6434

May through October: Quincy Mall's Farmer’s Market, Northeast Parking Lot. The Locally-Grown Market occurs every Thursday from 3pm-6pm. Fresh produce, baked goods, and crafts all homegrown or homemade.

Mid-May through September: Uptown Farmer’s Market, Tuesdays 3p.m. - 6p.m. and Saturdays 7a.m.- 12noon. Fresh produce, baked goods, and crafts all homegrown or homemade. Held in Washington Park, Quincy.

June through August : Quincy Gems collegiate baseball team season. Cost is $4 for adults & $1 for children under 8 years of age. Games start at 6:30pm at 18th & Sycamore. For a schedule of games go to http://www.quincygems.com or call 223-1000. Come and spend the evening with us.

Thanksgiving Day - New Years Day: Avenue of Lights is a beautiful drive-through holiday light display. This spectacular animated display, lining two miles of Moorman-Wavering Park is new and different each year. Nearly 375 pieces, will combine to make over 100 display groupings. Open nightly from Thanksgiving thru New Year’s Day from 6:00 – 9:30 PM. Admission is $7/Vehicle. For more information call (217) 242-3311 or 224-1190 after 5p.m.

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February 11: QU Women's Basketball vs St Joseph @ Renssalaer IN - 4:30p.m.

February 11: QU Men's Basketball vs St Joseph @ Renssalaer IN - 7:30p.m.

February 11: 11th Annual Student Art Show, John Wood Community College, Heath Center Gallery, 48th & Harrison, 641-4107.

February 11-13: QHS Winter Play, TBA, 3322 Maine, 7:30pm. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students, to make reservations call 224-3774.

February 12 & 13: Quincy Community Theatre presents "An Evening With Lucille Ball". Show starts at 7:30pm. For more information call 222-3209 or log on to www.1qct.org

February 13: QU Women's Basketball vs IL Springfield @ Springfield IL 1p.m.

February 13: QU Men's Basketball vs IL Springfield @ Springfield IL 7:30p.m.

February 13: Valentines' Mystery Theater to be held at the Prairie Mills Windmill, 902 Prairie Mills Road, Golden, IL. A buffet dinner will be served at 7:00 pm Make your reservations today as seating is limited. For reservations, please call 696-4254.

February 13: Old Fashioned Valentine Making Class, Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine, 1-3pm, 224-7669

February 13: Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church, 3600 Payson Rd, will hold its annual pancake, sausage & biscuit breakfast from 7 - 11:30am. The cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 6 - 12. Children ages 5 and under can eat free.

February 13: Quincy Saddle Club will hold the 2010 Valentine dance from 7 to 10 pm at the Bear Creek Legion Hall, West of Mendon on IL 61. Cost is $5 per person at the door. Bring your own drinks and a snack to share. Dress Western if you have it - NO horses allowed in the Hall! If you need information, call 217-242-7590.

February 13: 19th Annual Women of Achievement Dinner sponsored by YWCA. To be held at Holiday Inn, 4821 Oak, at 6pm. Reservations are $40 per person & can be made by calling 221-9922.

February 13: First Annual I-72 Shootout between Jacksonville High School and the Quincy Senior High School Boys Basketball teams. To be held at the Bowl in Jacksonville. The event is to help support Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Illinois. For more information call 217-243-3821, or in Adams County call 217-223-5452, or visit us online at www.bbbswci.org .

February 14: HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

February 14: Great River Barbershop Chorus Singing Valentines, 224-2444.

February 14: Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association presents the 55th Young Artists Concert From the Heart at 3:00 at the Morrison Theater, 14th & Maine. For more information 222-2856.

February 14: Valentine's Dinner at the Gardner Museum starting at 6pm. Cost $50 per person. Limited seating. Call 224-6873.

February 15: QU Women's Basketball vs WI Parkside - 5:15p.m.

February 15: QU Men's Basketball vs WI Parkside - 7:30p.m.

February 16: Monthly TRIAD (The Right Information And Direction) meeting will be held from 1 - 2p.m. at the Quincy Senior Center classrooms, 639 York. TRIAD is Seniors and Law Enforcement working together. A representative from the Quincy Area Branch of the Alzheimer’s Association will give a talk on what the Alzheimer’s Association does and Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Feel free to bring any scam information you received and we will discuss it. Snacks, Coffee, and Tea will be provided. Contact QPD ESO Detective Thomas Liesen at tliesen@quincyil.gov or call 217-223-7904 ext. 104

February 16: Safety in the Home will be the featured topic at the Alzheimer's Association lunch and learn series in Pike County, beginning at 11:45am, at the Crossroads Center, 125 West Jefferson, Pittsfield. The program is open to the public and a free lunch is included. Registration is required by calling 217-228-1111.

February 18: Cooks Night Off helps support the Meals on Wheels Program while allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal at a reasonable price. Every third Thursday throughout 2009 from 4 -6p.m. Meals Plus for Seniors will offer eat-in, carry-out or drive through (on north side of building) meals for $6 each. Those who choose to eat at the Senior Center, 639 York, will receive a complimentary beverage with their meal. All meals include an Entree', starch, vegetable, bread and dessert. Tickets are available at the Senior Center or please, just join us for a scrumptious meal that will benefit others! Take the night off!!! For more information call 224-5031 or 1-800-252-9027.

February 18: "Nuts and Bolts, the Hardware of Alzheimer's Disease" will be held from 9:00am - 3:30pm at the Brown County YMCA, Rt. 99 South, Mt Sterling. It is free and open to the public. Registration is required by calling 217-228-1111.

February 19: St. Dominic School Annual Lenten Fish Fry from 4:30p.m. to 7p.m. at 4100 Columbus Rd. The cost for either a whole catfish plate or a walleye plate will be $7. There will also be fish sandwiches, French fries, and homemade pie and cake. Carry-outs will be available.

February 20: QU Women's Basketball vs Lewis @ Romeoville IL - 1p.m.

February 20: QU Men's Basketball vs Lewis @ Romeoville IL - 3:15p.m.

February 20 & 21: Quincy Mall presents "The Home & Leisure Show" during regular Mall hours.

February 26: St. Anthony Church Annual Lenten Fish Fry from 4:30p.m. to 7p.m. at 2223 St Anthony Rd. The cost for either a whole catfish plate or a walleye plate will be $7. There will also be fish sandwiches, French fries, and homemade pie and cake. Carry-outs will be available.

February 26: Care Net Pregnancy Services Crab Fest of the Year!! All-You-Can-Eat Dungeness Crab, Clam Chowder, Salad, French Bread, Dessert, Coffee, Soda and Tea. Cost $25, tickets available at Mustard Seed, County Market, & Hy-Vee. Doors open at 5:30p.m. at the Ambiance, 5225 Kochs Lane. Music will be provided. Silent Auction & Balloon Raffle. For more information call 223-8200.

February 26-28: Mark Twain Great River Toy Show to be held at the Holiday Inn, 4821 Oak. Friday from 4 - 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 - 5 p.m., Sunday from 9 - 2 p.m. Admission is $3, children 12 & under are free. For more information call 573-769-7302 or on the web at marktwaintoyshow.com

February 27: KHQA Bridal Extravaganza from 3 - 6p.m. at the Oakley Lindsay Center . Everything you need to plan a wedding. Over 50 booths plus fashion show & door prizes. Admission $3. 223-1000

February 28: The Underground Railroad in Payson IL, 1pm. Presentation at the Gardner Museum, 332 Maine.

February 28: Sunday Music Series, Bybee B-Flats. First Union Congregational Church, 105 N 12th, 4pm, 228-2866.

February 28: Quincy University Symphonic Band Concert will be held at 3p.m. in the auditorium on the QU North Campus, 18th & Seminary Road. The concert is FREE to the public.

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March 2: Quincy Civic Music Association presentation of Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra, held at the Morrison Theatre, 14th & Maine, 7:30 p.m., 224-5499. Tickets at the door are $17.

March 2-17: It's Girl Scout Cookie Delivery Time. Please visit the following websitewww.girlscouts-gsci.org; Thank you for your support.

March 5 : Alzheimer's Association presents Free Monthly Lunch & Lecture Series for Caregivers. Program will be on Get Up and Move presented by Patrick Carroll, Wellness Director of the YMCA, at the Quincy Senior Center, 639 York. Lunch will be served at 11:45a.m. and the one-hour program will begin at noon. Reservations are required by Tuesday prior to the program. There will also be free respite care available through the Adult Day Care Center at the Senior Center. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at 228-1111 or log on to their website at www.alz.org/illinoiscentral for more information

March 5, 6 & 7: WGEM Home & Living Show. The area's largest show dedicated to the newest in home and living products to be held at the Oakley-Lindsay Civic Center. Open at 5pm on Friday, 10am on Saturday, and noon on Sunday. 228-6626.

March 5 - 8: QU Men's Basketball GLVC Torunament @ Evansville IN - TBA

March 5 & 19: St. Dominic School Annual Lenten Fish Fry from 4:30p.m. to 7p.m. at 4100 Columbus Rd. The cost for either a whole catfish plate or a walleye plate will be $7. There will also be fish sandwiches, French fries, and homemade pie and cake. Carry-outs will be available.

March 6: Law Enforcement Torch Run & Polar Plunge for Special Olympics at Moorman Park Lake. Registration at 11 a.m. For more information call 223-3862 or www.soill.org

March 6: Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association True Award Winners, Choral Pops, Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ, Corner of 9th and State St., Quincy, 7:30pm. True Men of Truman State University.More at www.qsoa.org. 217-222-2856.

March 6-7: Jump for JRA. Gem City Gymnastics hosts a USGA sanctioned meet for teams from around Illinois. Participating clubs compete to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation. Educational materials will be available at the 2010 meet from the Arthritis Foundation. Held at the K& L Arena. 228-3208

March 6: Mommy/son Date Night sponsored by The Quincy Park District & STARadio from 6pm - 9pm for ages 4 - 12 at Tony's II at the Holiday Inn East. Dinner, dancing, fun activities, prizes, flowers & photo are included. First come first serve basis on registration which must be made by Mar 3 at 5pm. $30/couple & $13 for each additional child. 223-7703.

March 7: Daddy/daughter Date Night sponsored by The Quincy Park District & STARadio from 6pm - 9pm for ages 4 - 12 at Tony's II at the Holiday Inn East. Dinner, dancing, fun activities, prizes, flowers & photo are included. First come first serve basis on registration which must be made by Mar 3 at 5pm. $30/couple & $13 for each additional child. 223-7703.

March 7: QHS Concert Orchestra, 3322 Maine, 2p.m. 224-3774.

March 9- 12: Muddy River Opera Company presents Chanticleer, at the JWCC Theater,10am & 1pm, 242-3829

March 10: QND Pep Band Festival, QND Gym, 1400 S 11th, 7p.m. Admission is $2. 223-2479

March 11-14:Quincy Community Theatre presents Some Enchanted Evening. 7:30 showtime. 2:00 on Sunday. Call 222-3209

March 11 & 12: Dinner Theater fundraiser for the Quincy Christian School, 1236 N 10th, from 6:30 - 9:30p.m.. Tickets are $15 at the school or at the Mustard Seed in the Quincy Mall. Catered meal and the play "Capisce" for further information email: qcyxian@adams.net

March 12 & 13 & 14: Country Treasures Folk Art & Craft Show held at the Oakley Lindsay Civic Center. From 10am to 4pm. Call 223-1000 for more information.

March 12 & 26: St. Anthony Church Annual Lenten Fish Fry from 4:30p.m. to 7p.m. at 2223 St Anthony Rd. The cost for either a whole catfish plate or a walleye plate will be $7. There will also be fish sandwiches, French fries, and homemade pie and cake. Carry-outs will be available.

March 13: St. Patrick's Day Parade 12th & Maine to 6th & Maine, 11am. Sponsored by Y101 FM. Free entry, but must wear green.

March 13: QHS Showcase of Excellence, QHS Theatre & Gym & Baldwin, 8am - 10pm. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens & $6 for students. For more information call 224-3774.

March 13: Lewis County Relay for Life at the Lions Hall in LaGrange MO. Poker Tournament at 2:00pm (sign in at 1:30), Soup Cook off from 5 - 8pm, and dance until 11:00pm. For more information contact LeAnne at 573-231-2730 or LewisCountyRelay@centurytel.net

March 14: St Brigid Church of Liberty is having their Roast beef Dinner from 11:00a.m. - 2:00p.m.. Buffet Style with tickets costing $9 for adults & $4 for children 6-10 years of age. 217-645-3444

March 14: Quincy Concert Band, Morrison Theater, 100 S 14th, 2:30pm. 224-5269.

March 14: Quincy Area Youth Orchestra Spring Celebration Concert, 5:00pm at Baldwin School Auditorium, FREE to Public.

March 14: Annual Spring Tack Sale at the Ursa Town Hall. We have a new tack dealer and some individuals already consigned. Hope you can come out......Sell, Swap, Buy or Just Visit!! More information call 217-242-7590.

March 16: Monthly TRIAD (The Right Information And Direction) meeting will be held from 1 - 2p.m. at the Quincy Senior Center classrooms, 639 York. TRIAD is Seniors and Law Enforcement working together. Thomas Liesen, the Elder Service Officer, will give a short talk on scams and share information on new scams. Feel free to bring any scam information you received and we will discuss it. Snacks, Coffee, and Tea will be provided. Contact QPD ESO Detective Thomas Liesen at tliesen@quincyil.gov or call 217-223-7904 ext. 104

March 18-21: Reserve your seat for the 18th Annual Windmill Follies Dinner. This years performance TBA. Seating will begin one hour before show time. Reservations may be made by calling 696-4254.

March 18: Cooks Night Off helps support the Meals on Wheels Program while allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal at a reasonable price. Every third Thursday throughout 2009 from 4 -6p.m. Meals Plus for Seniors will offer eat-in, carry-out or drive through (on north side of building) meals for $6 each. Those who choose to eat at the Senior Center, 639 York, will receive a complimentary beverage with their meal. All meals include an Entree', starch, vegetable, bread and dessert. Tickets are available at the Senior Center or please, just join us for a scrumptious meal that will benefit others! Take the night off!!! For more information call 224-5031 or 1-800-252-9027.

March 19 & 20: Q.U.I.L.T.S. The Springfield Area Quilt Guild presents a Biennial Quilt Show A Community of Quilters: Good Will, Education and Beauty through Quilts at the Orr Building, IL State Fairgrounds, gate 9 in Springfield IL. 10:00am -6:00pm on Friday & 10:00am - 4:00pm on Saturday. Cost $5 at the door & $4 in advance. for more information: www.springfieldquilts.com

March 20: Opening at the Gardner Museum of Architecture & Design, 332 Maine, of "The Architecture and Structures of the Mississippi River" exhibit, along with "The Architecture of Quincy" and "Gone but not Forgotten". 224-6873

March 21: District Choral Festival, Quincy Junior High School, 100 S 14th St, 2pm, 224-3774

March 24: Vatterott College and IDES of Quincy are holding a job fair from 10 AM – 2 PM in the Quincy Mall. Everyone is invited to attend and we will be conducting free resume writing workshops during the job fair. Any employer interested in attending should contact Mike Bogan at 217-224-0600 ext 120 or mike.bogan@vatterott-college.edu to reserve a free booth. Bring plenty of resumes and come dressed for success!

March 25: Quincy Symphony Orchestra, Stories,Tales & Fables, Baldwin School, 11:30a.m. The show is free and open to the public. 222-2856

March 25: Baldwin Advanced Orchestra & Band Concert, Baldwin School Auditorium, 7pm, 224-3774

March 26: The Millers in Concert, Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium, JWCC, 48th & Harrison, 641-4940.

March 27: Monster of a Garage Sale to be held at the Oakley Lindsay Center from 7a.m. - 1p.m..

March 27: Quincy Museum reopens to the public, 1601 Maine Street, Tuesday - Sunday, 1-5pm, 224-7669.

March 28: Quincy Area Youth Chorus Spring Concert, Trinity United Church of Christ, 2020 S 24th, $2 general admission, 18 & under FREE.

March 28: The Sunday Music Series Mississippi Valley Saxophone Ensemble, will be held at the First Union Congregational Church, 12th & Maine, at 4:00p.m., 228-2866.

March 29: Annual QU Juried 2010 Student Art Exhibition opens at QU Gray Gallery , 1800 College, 228-5371.

 

March : Vienna Boys Choir will be at the Morrison Theater, 14th & Maine at 7:30p.m.

March : Senior Citizens Center, 6th & York, will hold it's St Patrick's Dance with doors opening at 6:00p.m. Admission is $4 and you are asked to bring a snack to share at the break.

March : 60th Annual St Patrick's Day Dinner held at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 700 S 36th. Adults $8, Children 6 - 10 $3.

March : Altrusa Trivia Night to be held at the Knights of Columbus, 700 S 36th, at 6:30p.m. Cost is $80 per table of 8. For more information or to make reservations call 217-653-4104.

March : Pork Chop Dinner from 11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. At the Ursa Christian Church. Adults are $7.50 & children ages 5 - 10 are $4.

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April 2: Alzheimer's Association presents Free Monthly Lunch & Lecture Series for Caregivers. Program will be on Spring Storms & Summer Safety presented by Rich Cain, Chief Meteorologist of WGEM, at the Quincy Senior Center, 639 York. Lunch will be served at 11:45a.m. and the one-hour program will begin at noon. Reservations are required by Tuesday prior to the program. There will also be free respite care available through the Adult Day Care Center at the Senior Center. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at 228-1111 or log on to their website at www.alz.org/illinoiscentral for more information

April 7-11 : New Faces, Quincy High School Variety Show, 3322 Maine, 7:30p.m., 224-3774. Tickets are $9.

April 8: QND Band Spring Concert, 1400 S 11th, 8p.m., 223-2479

April 8 - 11: The Robber Bridegroom, Culver-Stockton College, Mabee Little Theatre, Thursday - Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday 3pm, 573-288-6346 or finearts@culver.edu.

April 9-11: Quincy Community Theatre presents Put the Nuns in Charge. 7:30 showtime. 2:00 on Sunday. Call 222-3209

April 10:Back on Her Feet Walk will be held beginning with registration at 8:30. The walk begins at 10:00.The “Back on Her Feet” walk will begin at South Park at 12th & Harrison in the main Shelter where additional food may be purchased. Food will be taken to Quanada to replenish their Food Pantry. You may utilize any NON motorized means to transport the food. Ideas include wagons, strollers, wheelbarrows, etc.The mission of the walk is to help get her “Back on Her Feet” by participating in a food drive to support Quanada’s Food Pantry, raise operating funds for Madonna House, and to increase awareness of the struggles single mothers face on a daily basis. Food may be purchased in advance at County Market. You will also be provide 1 bag per walker, or 4 per team. Walkers and Teams are encouraged to challenge friends, co-workers, business partners and family to see who can secure the most pledges.Prizes will be awarded to the person or team with the most pledges, and for the most food collected. Good luck.Please join us for a day of family fun and community service!

April 10: Driving Tour of the Buildings Designed by Martin J. Geise, Gardner Museum of Architecture and Design, 332 Maine, 224-6873.

April 11: Quincy Area Youth Orchestra Concert, Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association, 222-2856 or www.qsoa.org

April 15: Cooks Night Off helps support the Meals on Wheels Program while allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal at a reasonable price. Every third Thursday throughout 2009 from 4 -6p.m. Meals Plus for Seniors will offer eat-in, carry-out or drive through (on north side of building) meals for $6 each. Those who choose to eat at the Senior Center, 639 York, will receive a complimentary beverage with their meal. All meals include an Entree', starch, vegetable, bread and dessert. Tickets are available at the Senior Center or please, just join us for a scrumptious meal that will benefit others! Take the night off!!! For more information call 224-5031 or 1-800-252-9027.

April 17: Quincy Symphony Orchestra presents Chichester Psalms , at the Morrison Theater, 14th & Maine, at 7:30p.m. In collaboration with Culver-Stockton College and Quincy University Choruses. For more information www.qsoa.org or 222-2856.

April 17: Mardi Pals in the District, Washington Park, 10am, 228-7441.

April 18: 25th Annual Arthritis Foundation Telethon This spring Telethon is a four-hour live educational program broadcast by WGEM-TV, from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. (Quincy Community Theatre). Divided into topic segments, material covered includes most recent updates on Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, JRA, Osteoporosis, Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Joint Replacement, Arthritis Research and Medications and Treatments. The program, hosted by four news anchor personalities, includes interviews with local physicians, patients, and a variety of health professionals. 228-3208

April 20: Monthly TRIAD (The Right Information And Direction) meeting will be held from 1 - 2p.m. at the Quincy Senior Center classrooms, 639 York. TRIAD is Seniors and Law Enforcement working together. Thomas Liesen, the Elder Service Officer, will give a short talk on scams and share information on new scams. Feel free to bring any scam information you received and we will discuss it. Snacks, Coffee, and Tea will be provided. Contact QPD ESO Detective Thomas Liesen at tliesen@quincyil.gov or call 217-223-7904 ext. 104

April 22, 23, & 24: The Quincy Notre Dame Choral Department will present its annual Spring Variety Show at 7p.m. each night at JWCC. Tickets are $7 and may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling Gail Costigan at 224-5643.

April 24: Arts in the Park sponsored by St Peter's School at 25th & Maine, held at Madison Park from 11am - 3pm. Crafts, food, art & performances for children. Arts in the Park Under the Stars, 6:30 - 11pm, 223-1120

April 24: Great River Artisans Spring Show & Sale, Women's City Club, 1550 Maine St, 10am-4pm, 221-9843 or 221-9827.

April 25: Sunday Music Series, Leonora Suppan-Gehrich and Larry Finley, First Union Congregational Church, 12th & Maine, 228-2866.

April 27: Spring Concert JWCC, Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium, 48th & Harrison, 7pm, 641-4107.

April 30: Quincy Civic Music Association presentation of Julieta Mihai, Violin Tammie Walker, Piano , held at St John's Espiscopal Church, 7th & Hampshire, 7:30 p.m., 224-5499. Tickets at the door are $17.

April 30 - May 2: Quincy Community Theatre presents Steel Magnolias. 7:30 showtime. 2:00 on Sunday. Call 222-3209

 

April & : Reserve your seat for the 17th Annual Windmill Follies Dinner. This years performance is a comedy of TBA . The ticket price of $25 per person includes the show and a meal of salad, roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, rolls and a scrumptious cheesecake dessert with coffee and/or iced tea. Performances are at 6:30p.m. Seating will begin one hour before show time. Reservations may be made by calling Norma Beckett @ 696-4678.

April : Miss Quincy/Miss Gem City and Little Mr. and Miss Quincy Programs at the Oakley Lindsay Center in the Quincy Community Theatre.

April : Miss Quincy Outstanding Teen/Miss Gem City Outstanding Teen and the Pre-Teen Mr. and Miss Quincy Programs at the Oakley Lindsay Center in the Quincy Community Theatre.

April : Hoops Jam, 3 on 3 Basketball tournament , QHS Gym begins at 8a.m.. Cost $65. Details: 223-7883 or 316-1185.

April : Earth Day Electronic Recycling at JWCC from 3:00p.m. to 6:00p.m.

April : Addicts Victorious Conference presents Dealing With Addictions in Our Communities and Churches. To be held from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30p.m. at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York. Numerous individuals from our community will speak, Rev. Jerry Jenkins, Chief of Police Robert Copley, Sheriff Brent Fischer, Hon. Scott Walden, just to name a few. Registration is $15 per person, lunch included. Make your reservations ASAP due to limited seating. Call 223-1388 or email at victory@addictsvictorious.com . Hotel reservations for Friday night April 17, must be made through Addicts Victorious for the special rate of $62 per night.

April & : Stitches in Time Quiilt & Needlework Show held at QHS, 33rd & Maine from 9am to 4pm on Saturday & 10am-3pm on Sunday. Over 100 quilts, special displays, demonstrations and merchants mall. Tickets are $5. for more information call 224-7763 or orgsites.com/il/quincyega

April : Registration deadline for the Dogwood 5 on 5 football. See May 3 for more information.

April & : Quincy Humane society Garage Sale Fundraiser, 8am to 3pm at the Merkels building--17th & Spring.
Drop off times to donate items: Saturday/Sunday April 18th & 19th: 12N-4pm & Monday-Wednesday April 20th-23rd: 3pm-7pm
**At the Merkels location** Donated items must be clean and in working condition. The only clothing we will be accepting is clean children's sizes. We reserve the right to refuse items as they are dropped off if they don't meet these requirements. ALL proceeds will benefit the Quincy Huname society, a privately funded, NO-kill shelter Questions? Call Melody at 217-223-8786.

April : Tri-State Lugnuts will hold their annual Car Show from 2 - 5pm. At 5:30pm will be the Poker Run and at 6:30pm the Cruise Night. All are held at the County Market parking lot 48th & Broadway.

April : Quincy Walk America sponsored by The March of Dimes will be held at Upper Moorman Park. Registration is from 9am - 10am. Walk kicks off at 10am. Walkers can register online at www.walkamerica.org or call 217-787-5154.

April : The Unitarian Church at 16th and Hampshire will hold its 37th annual Plant, Book, and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale will include houseplants, annuals and perennials, vegetable plants, berry bushes and foliage. Books are arranged by categories: fiction, biography, self-help, etc. There are cook books, children's books and puzzles.The bake sale area will have a friendly arrangement for visiting and enjoying refreshments. Baked goods, produced by the members, will include breads, pies, rolls, jellies and jams. Additional information can be found on the church's website at:
http://uuquincy.org/ and http://www.uuquincy.org/projects/plantsale/plantsale.shtml

April : Canton In Bloom, 8 a.m.--????, Central Park Canton MO. Featuring: Arts and Craft Show and Sale, Plant Exchange and Sale, Canton In Bloom River Run, Gardening Lectures,Music by The Harper's, Garden Tours, and more in Central Park Canton MO!!! For more information call 573-288-4413.

April : THE AMAZING RACE TO THE CROSS EVENT. Please join the LUTHER MEMORIAL CHURCH YOUTH GROUP in an AMAZING RACE TO THE CROSS EVENT for YOUTH, grades 7 through 12, in QUINCY and the SURROUNDING AREAS. Get your team of 2 to 4 (and a driver age 25 or older) ready for an EXCITING ADVENTURE travelling to different locations for FUN CHALLENGES. See if your team can be the first to touch the cross and be the winner of the race! We’ll continue with great music by the band “Living Waters”, door prizes, food and drink for your pleasure. Cost is only $40 per team. Each person will receive a t-shirt, goody bag, and dinner for participating. To register please visit our website at www.LutherMemorialChurch.net. You can also pick up a registration form at Luther Memorial Church, 12th and Jersey Street in Quincy (across the street from Quincy Jr. High School). If you have any questions please call Gwen Happel at 222-5085 or e-mail ghappel@adams.net. (to guarantee t-shirt and goody bag registrations need to be sent no later than April 18th)

IT’S GOING TO BE AN AMAZING DAY! Remember - Hebrews 12:1-2 “…..Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.

April : Haven’t registered your Bowl for Kids’ Sake team yet? It’s not too late! Registration ends May 11. Don’t miss your chance to join the 60’s themed party for a very G R O O V Y time! Join us May 15th & 16th at Casino Lanes in Quincy.

For those interested in becoming a Captain and organizing a bowling team, you are welcome to call 223-5452, or visit the website at www.BigMagic.org. Online donations are available and all information concerning the Bowl for Kids Sake Event is posted. Come on out and have a great time. Challenge your friends!! Ask your employer to participate!! The children of Adams county need our support. Join our Movement and Change the Way Children are Growing up In America!!

April : JWCC Spring Concert at 7pm at the Paul Heath Community Education & Fine Arts Center, Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium, 48th & Harrison. Musical performances by JWCC Music Department's Concert Choir, Vocal Show Ensemble and Jazz Band. Admission is $3 for adults, students will be admitted free. For more information call 641-4107.

April , & : 1911 Single Stack Classic Shooting Tournament at Pasa Park in Barry. 228-9500 or www.1911ssc.org

April : Dogwood Little King & Queen Pageant. Ages 4 - 8 at the Quincy Mall. Registration is at 6:00p.m. with the Pageant starting at 7:00p.m. For more information & entry blanks stop by the Quincy Mall Office or call 223-8713.

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May 1: Dogwood Festival & Parade, 9:30a.m. at 24th & Maine. 222-7980

May 1: Gardner Museum Walking tour from 2-4. The walking tour 16th Street from State to Broadway. Meet at 16th & Broadway. Cost is $4, members free. For information call 224-6873

May 1 - May 2: Quincy Community Theatre presents Steel Magnolias. 7:30 showtime. 2:00 on Sunday. Call 222-3209

May 4 : Baldwin Intermediate Choirs Concert, Baldwin School 30th Maine, 7p.m., 224-3774

May 6: PMO Band Spring Concert. 7pm at QND Gym, 1400 S 11th, 224-3199.

May 6-8: QHS Play TBA, 3322 Maine, 7:30p.m., 224-3774

May 6- 9 Quincy Community Theatre presents Steel Magnolias. 7:30 showtime. 2:00 on Sunday. Call 222-3209

May 7: Alzheimer's Association presents Free Monthly Lunch & Lecture Series for Caregivers. Program will be on Senior Center Agency Services presented by Bruce Tossick of WCIAAA, Nancy Brinkman of Addus, & Meg Woods of Senior Center, at the Quincy Senior Center, 639 York. Lunch will be served at 11:45a.m. and the one-hour program will begin at noon. Reservations are required by Tuesday prior to the program. There will also be free respite care available through the Adult Day Care Center at the Senior Center. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at 228-1111 or log on to their website at www.alz.org/illinoiscentral for more information

May 7: Big Brother/Big Sister Bowl for Kids Sake to be held at Casino Lanes - 1201 N 20th. Session Times 6pm, 7:30pm, 9pm. 223-5452 or bbbswci.org

May 8: Big Brother/Big Sister Bowl for Kids Sake to be held at Casino Lanes - 1201 N 20th. Session Times 10:00a.m., 11:30a.m. 223-5452 or bbbswci.org

May 9: Golden Historical Society Mother's Day Dinner at Prairie Mills Windmill, Golden IL. Prepaid reservations needed, 217-696-4254.

May 11: Quincy Junior High Instrumental Concert, 224-3774

May 16: QND Graduation, 1:00p.m. at QND Gym.

May 16: Quincy High School Pops Concert, Gym, 7pm, 224-3774.

May 17: 7th Grade Orchestra/QJHS Jazz Band Mini-Concert at the Quincy Mall, 7pm, 224-3774

May 19: Quincy Junior High Choral Pops Concert, 7:15pm, 224-3774.

May 20: Cooks Night Off helps support the Meals on Wheels Program while allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal at a reasonable price. Every third Thursday throughout 2009 from 4 -6p.m. Meals Plus for Seniors will offer eat-in, carry-out or drive through (on north side of building) meals for $6 each. Those who choose to eat at the Senior Center, 639 York, will receive a complimentary beverage with their meal. All meals include an Entree', starch, vegetable, bread and dessert. Tickets are available at the Senior Center or please, just join us for a scrumptious meal that will benefit others! Take the night off!!! For more information call 224-5031 or 1-800-252-9027.

May 22: The Arthritis Walk is the Arthritis Foundation’s nationwide event celebrating May as National Arthritis Month. The Arthritis Walk will feature a local honoree, exhibits, an arthritis wellness center, refreshments and prizes. The purpose is to honor friends and family who suffer with arthritis and raise arthritis awareness in our community. This will be the first year that the Arthritis Walk will be held in Hannibal, MO at 10:00 am at the Midwest Orthopedic Specialists, Hannibal. 228-3208

May 23: Sunday Music Series, American Guild of Organists, First Union Congregational Church, 12 & Maine, 4pm., 228-2866.

May 23 : The Gardner Museum of Architecture and Design will host the Great Spaces Tour of the Historic Quincy Business District from 10a.m. - 2pm.. The cost is $6 per person. Members of the museum can attend free of charge. This is a walking tour that will feature six buildings throughout the district. For information call 224-6873.

May 28: Madame Butterfly, Muddy River Opera Company, Quincy Community Theatre, 300 Civic Center Plaza, 7:30pm, 222-3209.

May 30: Madame Butterfly, Muddy River Opera Company, Quincy Community Theatre, 300 Civic Center Plaza, 2pm, 222-3209.

May 31: Quincy Park Band Memorial Day Concert, Clat Adams Park, Front & Hampshire, 2:00pm, 224-3199

 

May & : 1911 Single Stack Classic Shooting Tournament at Pasa Park in Barry. 228-9500 or www.1911ssc.org

May - : The Loghoggers Wood Carvers will be at Washington Park during the Dogwood festivities. Sale of carved items will be on Sunday at 3:00p.m.

May : Dogwood Bowl 5 on 5 held at the Flinn Stadium. Games begin at 8:00a.m. Age groups: 9 - 12 years, 13 - 14 years, 15 -16 years, 17 - 18 years, 19 - 25 and 26 & over. Each player receives a T-shirt and mouthpiece. $150 per team (7 person roster) For more information call Quincy Senior High, the YMCA or www.qhsfootball.com Registration deadline is April 25.

May :Registration for John Wood Community College Children’s College in Quincy starts May 1. Hands-on enrichment sessions starting June 8, 22 and July 6 for children in grades 1 to 6. Call John Wood Com. Col. 217.641.4941 for more information.

May : Bridge the Gap to Health 5k and 10k run/walk. Starts 9:00a.m. at Clat Adams Park & crosses the Bayview Bridge to Missouri & back. For more information call 222-0958 or email at www.bridgethegaptohealth.com

May : Tri-State Lugnuts will hold their Cruise & Movie Nite at 6:30 pm at County Market, 48th & Boadway, Quincy.

May : 2009 Annual Garden Tour will feature the gardens of the northwest part of Quincy. Some of the gardens were designed and planted by the home owners. Two of the gardens in Spring Lake Estates and the garden at 2223 Oak were designed and planted by Landscaping Brothers Inc. of Quincy. Gardens on the May 9 tour are 1539 North 8th, 915 Long Drive, 2215 Oakbrook Drive, 2324 Northridge, 2204 Locust, 1030 Spring Lake Court and 2223 Oak Street and 3200 Frese Drive.

Advance tickets will be for sale at the Gardner Museum, 332 Maine beginning May 4. Tickets are $8 per person the day of the tour or $6 in advance. Office hours for the museum are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1-4 p.m. each day. For additional information please call the museum at 217-224-6873.

May : Friends of the Castle Annual Meeting, Villa Kathrine, Social half-hour, 5:30p.m., meeting 6p.m. Info 217-617-5460.

May : From 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., the Quincy Area Branch Alzheimer’s Association, 639 York Street, Quincy, will be showcasing its services including educational programs, senior resource and respite contact information, support groups, book, DVD, and video lending library, and 24 Hour Helpline. In addition, individuals can register for the Medic Alert + Safe Return identification program, a live 24-hour emergency response service for wandering and medical emergencies. Program staff will also be on hand to answer individual questions and provide care consultations.

The Open House will begin at 10:00 a.m. with Officer Dave Ludwig and Deputy Chief Dreyer attending as special guests. Officer Ludwig recently assisted a resident who was found wandering and was safety returned through the Medic Alert Program.

Individuals wishing to register for Safe Return should bring a list of their medications including prescribed dosages, social security number, birth date and head shot photograph. Staff can take a photograph if one is not provided.

May :The Locally-Grown Market occurs every Thursday beginning May 14 through October from 3pm-6pm at the Quincy Mall north east parking lot off 36th Street.

May : John Wood Community College Graduation at 6:30 p.m. at the Student Activity Center.

May : The Great Chase at South Park. Joint fundraiser with the Adams County Chapter American Red Cross and Blessing Heart and Vascular Center. Registration at 9:00a.m. The divisions are a 5K or 10K Competitive Run or a 5K Leisure Walk. Pre-registration forms at www.redcrossadams.org or www.active.com

May : The Quincy Area Youth Chorus invites all treble singers in grades two through eleven who want to enrich their school music experience to consider joining QAYC. Auditions for both the Concert Choir and Kinderchor will be held beginning at 10:00 AM in Christ Lutheran Church, 333 South 36th Street, in Quincy. Treble singers also include boys with unchanged voices. For more information call 222-2856.

May : Reduce, Reuse, Rescrap: A Recycled Scrapbook Workshop at the Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey, 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. For more information call 223-1309

May :Adult Dancing sponsored by the Quincy Park District. Big Band Music will be featured. The cost will be $10 per person. Dances will be held at Emerson Community Center, 1310 Washington from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be available. Today’s band: Kevin Turner Trio with special guest Bob Havens. RSVP by calling the Quincy Park District 223-7703 or register online at www.quincyparkdistrict.com

May -: Quincy United Gem City Soccer Shootout Tournament held at The Paul Dennis Soccer Complex at 33rd & State. For more information call 228-9618.

May & : "Open House of Historic Properties" 18 museums and properties in Quincy and Adams County open for viewing. More details available in lobbies of Villa Kathrine, Oakley-Lindsay Center, Quincy Public Library, and by calling 217-224-3688.

 

May : QU Graduation at 10:30 a.m. at the QU Pepsi Arena.

May : The 2009 Annual Senior Police Academy will be held this year at the Quincy Senior Center 639 York Quincy, IL in the activity area on the first floor starting on Cinco de Mayo, May 5th through May 26th on Tuesdays from 2 pm to 4 pm.
It is sponsored by the: West Central Illinois Area Agency On Aging, Quincy Police Department, Adams County Sheriff’s Department, and Quincy Fire Department.

The purpose of the Senior Police Academy is to educate and give senior citizens a new perspective on different Police, Fire, EMS, or other related organizations in the area and in the state. The event is free and is open to Senior Citizens.

Topics this year are:
- QPD’s 1st Crime Scene Technician Emily Sandrock
-Teddy Meredith Homeland Security from Peoria, IL
-Loretta Lewis from Midwest Professional Investigations MPI
-Adams County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Demo
-Q.P.D. ESO Tom Liesen & Asst. CCU Director Marla Nunes B-SAFE, Bankers and Seniors Against Financial Exploitation
-Illinois State Police Safety Education Officer Mike Kindhart doing a Roll-Over Demonstration
-Quincy Fire Department Demo
-Q.P.D. Officer Kelly Vandermaiden on revitalizing Neighborhood Watch

The event on May 26th will be followed by a Dinner & Graduation ceremony at the Quincy Senior Center in the activity area on the first floor starting at 5 pm.

May & : The Alzheimer’s Association, Quincy Area Branch, is offering Caregiver Series for Families, a program designed to educate caregivers on how to manage day-to-day issues with individuals in the middle stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The two-part program will take place Tuesdays, May 19 & 26, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Mt. Sterling Community Center YMCA, Rt. 99 S.The program will be presented by Barb Richmiller, RN, Quincy Area Branch Program Specialist. Richmiller will provide information on ways to enhance caregiver skills, plan for the future, communicate effectively with physicians, provide meaningful activities and explore community options.The Caregiver Series is offered free to the public and is funded, in part, through a grant from the West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging.Registration is required. Individuals can register by calling the Alzheimer’s Association at 228-1111 or log on to their website at www.alz.org/illinoiscentral for more information

May : "Open House & Seminar" Agriculture Museum, 1345 Boy Scout Road, 7:00p.m.. Learn about farm family life in the 1930s. No charge. Refreshments served. 223-5099.

May & : Alzheimer's Association & Blessing Hospital proudly announces the return of Teepa Snow for the 2009 Alzheimer's Conference. To be held at Quincy Senior Center from 6:30p.m. to 8:00p.m.on Thursday & from 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. on Friday at the Blessing Conference Center, 2808 Chestnut. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at 228-1111 or log on to their website at www.alz.org/illinoiscentral for more information

May : Friends of the Log Cabins Annual Meeting and Potluck Dinner, Quinsippi Uskabdm 6 p.m. Reservations 217-223-9078.

May : Quincy Humane Society's Mutt Putt Golf Outing to be held at Spring Lake Country Club at 1:00p.m. For more information, contact the Quincy Humane Society at 217-223-8786.

May : Quincy Pools will open.

May : Greenmount Cemetery Tour and History by Gardner Museum of Architecture & Design. 10:00a.m. to 1p.m. Meet at the front gate, tour groups leave every 30 minutes. Members $5, non-members $7.

May : Bus Tour of Native American Burial Mounds by North American Archaeological Inst, U. Of IL., learn about burial mounds in Woodland Cemetery, Indian Mounds and Parker Heights Parks, 1 - 3:30. Meet at the Villa Kathrine parking lot, 12:50p.m. $10 charge. Reservations 217-214-3700

May & : Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in Uptown Quincy. To register online go to macker.com

May : Faith Presbyterian Church, 24th & Monroe will hold its annual Pancake & Sausage Breakfast. Car washes are also available as well as a silent auction. Come & have your car washed while you enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat breakfast. Serving from 8:00a.m - 11:00a.m. Cost $5 for adults & $3 for children.

May : 112th Annual Ellington Strawberry Festival. Serving from 4 - 7p.m. at Ellington Memorial Presbyterian Church, 4600 N 36th. Menu includes chicken salad, just rites, hot dogs, potato salad, potato chips, strawberries, shortcake, sundaes & homemade cakes. Come join in the fun!

May : Be sure to attend the 3rd Annual Senior Citizens Expo, hosted by State Representative Jil Tracy & the Adams County Council for Senior Citizens, from 10:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. Free Admission, Free Giveaways, Free Health Screenings, Free Literature & Handouts. Over 75 booths will provide information on numerous subjects including legal, financial, medical, assisted living and home health care services. Staff members from Representative Tracy's office will be on hand to answer your legislative questions. Lunch available from 11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. on the 5th Floor Atrium as well as outdoors under the Big Tent in the parking lot. Door Prizes, Raffle Prizes, 50/50 Drawing, Entertainment, Concessions, Giveaways. Come & have some fun. For more information call 223-0833.

May : QHS Graduation at 7:00p.m. at Flinn Stadium.

May : Summer Reading Kick-off, Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey, 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m.; Come feed the animals at the outside petting zoo, including a camel and a llama. Heinze Dance Academy will be performing at 10:00 a.m. At Noon Chris Camp three time world champion bullwhip extra ordinaire will be performing his spectacular stunt show and a special dance performance by Leo the Library Lion at 1:00 p.m. For more information visit the Public Library and pick up a summer reading packet or visit their website: www.quincylibrary.org or call 223-1309

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June - July : Quincy Park District's Summer Playground Program Monday - Friday, 10a.m. - noon at Johnson Park, Berrian Park, & Bob Mays Park (2533 N 18th); 1p.m. -3p.m. at Madison Park, Redmon & Lee Community Centerl, South Park (by the Tennis Courts, 11th & Jackson), & Reservoir Park. For more information 223-7703.

June 3 & 4: Nora Baldner Ladies Spring Classic in Macomb. The name lent to this 18-hole all ladies tournament belongs to a former WGEM news anchor who has had both her hips replaced due to osteoarthritis. Nora is now the Branch Director for the West Central Illinois Arthritis Foundation. This will be the 12th year for the tournament at the Macomb Country Club, at 9:00a.m., and an awards luncheon following the game. The celebrity caddy auction will be held the previous night, June 3, at 6:00p.m. 228-3208

June 4: Alzheimer's Association presents Free Monthly Lunch & Lecture Series for Caregivers. Program will be on Alzheimer's Medication & Research presented by Dr Douglas Sullivan, Neurologist of the Quincy Medical Group, at the Quincy Senior Center, 639 York. Lunch will be served at 11:45a.m. and the one-hour program will begin at noon. Reservations are required by Tuesday prior to the program. There will also be free respite care available through the Adult Day Care Center at the Senior Center. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at 228-1111 or log on to their website at www.alz.org/illinoiscentral for more information.

June 4 & 5: Relay for Life of Adams County to be held at Flinn Stadium. For more information visit relayforlifeadams.com or call Jamie or Misty Fierge at 217-224-4055.

June 5: Gardner Museum Walking tour from 10-noon. The walking tour Aldo Boulevard from 20th. Cost is $4, members of the Museum free. For information call 224-6873.

June 11: Blues In the District Concert, Washington Park, 5th & Maine, 5-9p.m. 228-8696.

June 13: The Big River Harmonizers will be celebrating its 46th Annual Parade of Harmony Show at the Emerson Community Center, 1301 Washington, at 2p.m. Admission is $8. For more information call 223-5426 or 224-7155.

June 13: Quincy Park Band, Madison Park, 6:30p.m. Bring a lawn chair.

June 15:Monthly TRIAD (The Right Information And Direction) meeting will be held from 1 - 2p.m. at the Quincy Senior Center classrooms, 639 York. TRIAD is Seniors and Law Enforcement working together. Thomas Liesen, the Elder Service Officer, will give a short talk on scams and share information on new scams. Feel free to bring any scam information you received and we will discuss it. Snacks, Coffee, and Tea will be provided. Contact QPD ESO Detective Thomas Liesen at tliesen@quincyil.gov or call 217-223-7904 ext. 104

June 16 : Quincy Park Band, Madison Park, 6:30p.m. Bring a lawn chair.

June 17: Cooks Night Off helps support the Meals on Wheels Program while allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal at a reasonable price. Every third Thursday throughout 2009 from 4 -6p.m. Meals Plus for Seniors will offer eat-in, carry-out or drive through (on north side of building) meals for $6 each. Those who choose to eat at the Senior Center, 639 York, will receive a complimentary beverage with their meal. All meals include an Entree', starch, vegetable, bread and dessert. Tickets are available at the Senior Center or please, just join us for a scrumptious meal that will benefit others! Take the night off!!! For more information call 224-5031 or 1-800-252-9027.

June 17- 20 : Quincy Community Theatre presents Romeo & Juliet. 7:30 showtime. 2:00 on Sunday. Call 222-3209

June 20: Quincy Park Band, Madison Park, 6:30p.m. Bring a lawn chair.

June 23: Quincy Park Band, Madison Park, 6:30p.m. Bring a lawn chair.

June 25: Blues In the District Concert, Washington Park, 5th & Maine, 5-9p.m. 228-8696

June 25-27: Midsummer Arts Faire, Washington Park, 5th & Maine. June 25 from 5-9p.m.; June 26 from 10a.m.- 5p.m.; June 27 from 11a.m.- 4p.m. For more information call 257-0721 or www.artsfaire.org

June 26: Gardner Museum of Architecture & Design, 332 Maine will host a Saturday Morning Breakfast at the Museum in conjunction with the Mid-Summer Arts Faire from 8-11am. The museum will be open free of charge to everyone making a purchase at the Faire from 1 - 4pm. Just bring your bag or receipt with you! 224-6873.

June 27: Quincy Park Band, Madison Park, 6:30p.m. Bring a lawn chair.

June 30 : Quincy Park Band, Madison Park, 6:30p.m. Bring a lawn chair.

 

June : 2nd Annual YWCA Mini Golf-A-Thon from 9a.m. - 1p.m. at the Upper Moorman Park Mini Golf Course. Register your 4-person team today. There will be prizes & a raffle. Cost is $40 per four person team which includes golf & lunch. Proceeds to benefit the YWCA and the Supportive Housing Program. Call 221-9922 for more information & to register.

June : Soap Box Derby, 9:00a.m., at Tom Awerkamp Bridge, North 18th Street - next to QU North Campus/Bob Mays Park. www.quincyboc.org

June : Quincy Park District Fishing Rodeo, Rain or shine, bring your rod and reel out and try to catch the largest fish! 9:00a.m. at Moorman Lake. Prizes will be awarded for several categories and age groups.

June : Quincy Park Band, Madison Park, 6:30p.m. Bring a lawn chair. This event is co-sponsored by the Quincy Park District & will feature children's games & light refreshments beginning at 5p.m.

June : John Wood Community College Children’s College Hands-on enrichment session for children in grades 1 to 6. Call JWCC (217) 641-4941 for more information.

June & : The Alzheimer’s Association, Quincy Area Branch, will host Making Sense of Memory Loss, a program for those providing care for individuals with early stage memory loss. The two-part program will take place 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Culbertson Hospital, 238 S. Congress St., Rushville. The program will be presented by Barb Richmiller, R.N., Quincy Area Branch Program Specialist. Richmiller will examine medical evaluations and treatments, ways to adapt attitudes and behaviors when dealing with an individual with memory loss and the skills necessary to manage daily tasks. Participants are encouraged to attend both sessions. Registration is required. For more information call the Alzheimer’s Association, Quincy Area Branch at 228-1111. Interested individuals can also visit the agency website at www.alz.org/illinoiscentral.

June : Tri-State Lugnuts will hold their Cruise Nite at 6:30 pm at County Market, 48th & Boadway, Quincy.

June : The annual St. Francis Parish Picnic will be held this year from 5 pm to Midnight at 17th & College in Quincy, IL. The event will include various kinds of food, drinks, shaved ice, raffles, silent auctions, games, kiddie corner, sports corner, and live music. Heidelberg band 5:30 to 7:30 pm, The Cheeseburgers 7:30 to 9:30 pm, & Tappe Brother's Sound & Light 9:30 to 11:30 pm This event is fun family entertainment and is for people of all ages.

June : Tri-Jesus Triathlon & Duathlon at 7:30a.m. at Wavering Park.

June : McDonald's/Herald Whig Classic Basketball Game. Held at the Pepsi Arena. High School girls play at 5:00p.m. & the boys follow at 7:30p.m. Admission is $5. Children under 5 are free. Come see the Area's Best.

June : The first Annual Lincoln-Era Frontier Settlement Day, sponsored by the Friends of the Log Cabins. To be held from noon- 4pm at the Lincoln-era Log Cabin Village on Quinsippi Island. Lots of activities. For more information call 223-9078.

June & : Kayaking in Quincy tour will be conducted at 9a.m., 1p.m., and a sunset tour at 5p.m. The 2-hour tour of the Quincy Bay, in a kayak, is $40 per person, which includes all equipmnet & certified instructor. For more information or to reserve a guided tour, contact Kevin Dempsey at (314) 518-0950.

June : KRAH Dog Wash, 9-4 p.m. at the Katherine Road Animal Hospital, 2522 Locust. The event is sponsored by the Humane Society. For informatiion call 228-1982.

June - : Quincy Art Center Preschool Art Camp, Storybook Stew, (ages 4 & 5 who have not been to kindergarten), 9a.m. - 11a.m. Cost $50. Scholarships are available. Call Cathy Codd 223-5900.

June - : Quincy Art Center Art Camp, Fantasy Island, for Kindergarten - grade 3, 1 - 4:30p.m. Cost $70. Scholarships are available. Call Cathy Codd 223-5900.

June - : Quincy Art Center Art Camp,Throwing Mud, Session 1, for grade 4-6, 1-4:30p.m. Cost $70. Scholarships are available. Call Cathy Codd 223-5900.

June : Teen Pool Party at Wavering Aquatic Center from 8p.m. - 10p.m. Admission is $1. For more information call 223-7703.

June : Brigham Young University Ballroom Dance Company will grace the stage at 2p.m., at the Quincy Senior & Family Resource Center, 639 York. Free Admission. For more information call 800-978-4748.

June : Adams County Chapter American Red Cross will hold its 92st Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition at 6:30 p.m.at Vermont Street Methodist Church, 818 Vermont Street- Quincy. RSVP call 222-2477. All active Red Cross volunteers are invited to attend at no charge. Additional guests -$8.50

June : Alive After 5. Gather family & friends to enjoy a leisure shopping experience in the Historic Quincy Business District. Complimentary beverages and snacks will be available for shoppers. Check out the great summer merchandise & specials available. For more information call 228-8696.

June : Family Movie at the Pool - watch Shark Tales - $1 admission. Held at Wavering Aquatic Center. Movie begins at 8:45p.m.. Bring a raft.

June : Colgate Country Showdown Talent Show presented by 97.9 KICK-FM Radio and featuring Madd Hoss Jackson. To be held at Upper Moorman Park in Quincy. For more information call 217-223-4206.

June : Plan to attend this family picnic held at St. Dominic School, 4100 Columbus Road, Quincy. The picnic will be held from 4pm-12am. The public is welcome! Come out to support our school’s biggest fundraiser for the year and enjoy good food, games and entertainment! We will have a food tent featuring homemade sandwiches and onion rings, beverages, games for children and adults, bounce house for kids, basket raffle, silent auction and raffle drawings with cash prizes totaling $2,000.00. A fun time for the whole family.

June : Mississippi Valley Historic Auto Club will hold a car show today at All America Park. The show is free to the public from 11:30am-3:30pm with food, flea market and live music. For more information call 223-9078 or 217-440-8452.

June : John Wood Community College Children’s College Hands-on enrichment session for children in grades 1 to 6. Call JWCC (217) 641-4941 for more information.

June - : Pepsi Little People's Golf Championships. Played on area golf courses. http://www.littlepeoplesgolf.com

June - : Quincy Art Center Preschool Art Camp, Where the Wild Things Art, (ages 4 & 5 who have not been to kindergarten), 9a.m. - 11a.m. Cost $50. Scholarships are available. Call Cathy Codd 223-5900.

June , , , : Quincy Gems collegiate baseball team season. Cost is $4 for adults & $1 for children.Games start at 6:30pm at 18th & Sycamore. For a schedule of games go to http://www.quincygems.com or call 223-1000.

June - :Quincy Art Center Art Camp, Outback Safari for Kindergarten - grade 3, 1 - 4:30p.m. Cost $70. Scholarships are available. Call Cathy Codd 223-5900.

June - :Quincy Art Center Art Camp,Hot Stuff, for grade 4-6, 1-4:30p.m. Cost $70. Scholarships are available. Call Cathy Codd 223-5900.

June , , : Quincy Park District FREE Fishing Clinic to be held at 9:00a.m. at Moorman Lake. Learn about fishing, safety tips and general information about fishing. Open to ages 3 & older. RSVP at 223-7703.

June : Family Fun in the Sun sponsored by the the Quincy Park District. Tonight is Randy Erwin - Yodelin' & Trick Ropin. FREE fun filled evening of entertainment while you enjoy the great outdoors. The event begins at 6:00p.m. at Madison Park. Free chips and soda will be available.

June : Outdoor Concert Series - The Tumbleweed Band sponsored by the Quincy Park District, to be held at Madison Park at 7:00p.m. (In case of inclement weather it will be moved to Emerson Community Center 13th & Washington)

June : 8:00a.m. 8th Annual Raider Classic Run. 5k run/walk, 10k run, and youth 1 mile run. Age category awards, goodie bags, T-shirts, food & drink. Quincy's best kept secret! Beautiful & scenic route. For more information 217-223-5529 or raiderclassic@hotmail.com or http://qndcrosscountry.homestead.com/index.html.

June : KHQA sponsored Do or Die Bowl. This year the game is in Hannibal and we have not yet determined where the banquet for the players will be held. More info to follow.

June : Kayaking in Quincy tour will be conducted at 9a.m., 1p.m., and a sunset tour at 5p.m. The 2-hour tour of the Quincy Bay, in a kayak, is $40 per person, which includes all equipmnet & certified instructor. For more information or to reserve a guided tour, contact Kevin Dempsey at (314) 518-0950.

June : Annual Running Raider Classic Run. 5k run/walk, 10k run, and youth 1 mile run. Age category awards, goodie bags, T-shirts, food & drink. Beautiful & scenic route. For more information call 223-5529 or raiderclassic@hotmail.com.

June : Great River Ski Club Show to be held at 6:30p.m. at All America Park. $6 per car.

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July - Aug : Historic Nauvoo Pagent. The Nauvoo Pageant celebrates the legacy of early Latter-day Saints whose faith brought them to a swampy bend of the Mississippi River. Narrated by Parley P. Pratt, the pageant emphasizes the prophetic mission of Joseph Smith and honors the sacrifice, faith, and courage of the Saints who gave their all to build a city and a temple. The pageant is filled with authentic hymns and folksongs, lively dances, and tender moments that share the joy these early Saints found. Through words taken from journals, sermons, and historic records of the period, the pageant invites all to feel the powerful testimonies of these faithful Saints. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday nights at 8:45 p.m. with pre-show activities beginning at 7:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Free parking is adjacent to the pageant grounds.

July 2: Alzheimer's Association presents Free Monthly Lunch & Lecture Series for Caregivers.No Program this month. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at 228-1111 or log on to their website at www.alz.org/illinoiscentral for more information.

July 3: Gardner Museum Walking tour from 10-noon. The walking tour will be Washington School 8th & Sycamore and the Environs. Cost is $4, members of the Museum free. For information call 224-6873.

July 4: Quincy Park Band, Clat Adams Park, 7:30p.m. Bring a lawn chair. Sponsored by WGEM-AM-FM-TV & CGEM

July 7: Quincy Park Band, Madison Park, 6:30p.m. Bring a lawn chair.

July 9 : Blues In the District Concert, Washington Park, 5th & Maine, 5-9p.m.

July 11: Quincy Park Band, Madison Park, 6:30p.m. Bring a lawn chair.

July 14: Quincy Park Band, Madison Park, 6:30p.m. Bring a lawn chair.

July 15: Cooks Night Off helps support the Meals on Wheels Program while allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal at a reasonable price. Every third Thursday throughout 2009 from 4 -6p.m. Meals Plus for Seniors will offer eat-in, carry-out or drive through (on north side of building) meals for $6 each. Those who choose to eat at the Senior Center, 639 York, will receive a complimentary beverage with their meal. All meals include an Entree', starch, vegetable, bread and dessert. Tickets are available at the Senior Center or please, just join us for a scrumptious meal that will benefit others! Take the night off!!! For more information call 224-5031 or 1-800-252-9027.

July 16-17: Quincy Area Blues Fest, sponsored by the mid Mississippi Muddy Water Blues Society, at Washington Park, 5th & Maine. Tickets can be purchased at both Hy-Vee stores for $15 for a two day pass or $10 at the gate each day. Call 223-6516 or visit the website at www.quincyblues.com

July 17 & 18: Golden Historical Society will be hosting its Annual Heritage Day Saturday from 9a.m.- 5p.m. and Sunday from 10a.m. - 4p.m. Food & beverages will be available. There will be activities for the whole family as they step back in time and experience life in the late 19th century. For information visit the website at www.goldenwindmill.org

July 18: Quincy Park Band, Madison Park, 6:30p.m. Bring a lawn chair.

July 22 - 25, 28- Aug 1: Quincy Community Theatre presents All Shook Up. 7:30 showtime. 2:00 on Sunday. Call 222-3209

July 23: Blues In the District Concert, Washington Park, 5th & Maine, 5-9p.m.

 

July : Ice Cream Social, Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine, 6:30 - 8:30p.m. Entertainment & home made ice cream available for a small fee. 224-7669.

July : Great River Ski Club Show to be held at 11:00a.m. at All America Park.

July : John Wood Community College Children’s College Hands-on enrichment session for children in grades 1 to 6. Call JWCC (217) 641-4941 for more information.

July : Family Fun in the Sun sponsored by the the Quincy Park District. Tonight is Daniel Lusk - Comedy/Magic Show. FREE fun filled evening of entertainment while you enjoy the great outdoors. The event begins at 6:00p.m. at Madison Park. Free chips and soda will be available.

July : Great River Ski Club Show to be held at 6:30p.m. at All America Park. $6 per car.

July : Kayaking in Quincy tour will be conducted at 9a.m., 1p.m., and a sunset tour at 5p.m. The 2-hour tour of the Quincy Bay, in a kayak, is $40 per person, which includes all equipmnet & certified instructor. For more information or to reserve a guided tour, contact Kevin Dempsey at (314) 518-0950.

July : Outdoor Concert Series - Dakota Horvath sings Sinatra at Madison Park at 7:00p.m. sponsored by the Quincy Park District.

July : Tri-State Lugnuts will hold their Cruise Nite at 6:30 pm at County Market, 48th & Boadway, Quincy.

July : Teen Pool Party at Wavering Aquatic Center Pool from 8:15p.m. - 10p.m. Admission is $1. Games & Prizes. For more information call 223-7703.

July : Outdoor Concert Series - Decatur Park Singers at Clat Adams Park at 7:00p.m. sponsored by the Quincy Park District.

July & : 8th Annual Alzheimer's Pro Am Golf Tournament. The event kicks off with a cocktail reception at Terrible's Mark Twain Casino, LaGrange MO, on July 16 at 6:00p.m. The public is invited to attend the dinner and live auction. The cost of the dinner/auction is $20. The golf tournament gets underway on July 17 at 10:45a.m. at the Spring Lake Country Club. Entry fee is $800 per foursome, which includes the dinner. They will also have a raffle for a 2008 Yamaha Lifan scooter. Cost of a raffle ticket is $10 and can be purchased at both County Market Stores & the Senior Center. Those interested in participation as a player or sponsor Call the Alzheimer’s Association at 228-1111 or log on to their website at www.alz.org/illinoiscentral for more information. Come and have fun while helping to support the Alzheimer's Association.

July : Family Movie at the Pool - watch Surf's Up - $1 admission. Held at Wavering Aquatic Center. Movie begins at 8:45p.m.. Bring a raft.

July : St Anthony Parish Picnic starting at 5:00p.m. - midnight

July : The Gardner Museum – 9 a.m. – Got Mesker? Hunt of commercial buildings in the Historic Quincy Business District in conjunction with the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. Free to all. Reservation are required - call 257-9909.

July : Quincy Park District and The American Red Cross will co-sponsor a babysitting training course for youth ages 11 and older on Saturday, July 18, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Adams County Chapter American Red Cross, 3000 North 23 in Quincy. The class will be taught by an American Red Cross instructor. Topics covered include handling an emergency, first aid, child supervision, keeping yourself and children safe, tips on finding babysitting jobs and basic childcare routines. $25/participant, which includes lunch and a first aid kit. Participants who complete the class will be certified in First Aid and infant/child CPR. Registration is requested by July 15 -- Quincy Park District, 1310 Washington; (217) 223-7703; www.quincyparkdistrict.com.

July : Sweet Corn Fest in the Golden Windmill Hall from 11a.m. - 1:30p.m., 696-2514, 696-2360. Check out our website at www.goldenwindmill.org Cost: $10 for adults & $5 for ages 4 -11.

July : Quincy Park District FREE Fishing Clinic to be held at 9:00a.m. at Moorman Lake. Learn about fishing, safety tips and general information about fishing. Open to ages 3 & older. RSVP at 223-7703.

July : Quincy Gems collegiate baseball team season. Cost is $4 for adults & $1 for children.Games start at 6:30pm at 18th & Sycamore. For a schedule of games go to http://www.quincygems.com or call 223-1000.

July : Quincy Area Coin Club Meeting and Coin Auction at 7:00p.m. at the Quincy Senior & Family Resource Center, 639 York. 50/50 Raffle and free drinks & snacks. Free Membership. Come early to mingle and get a good seat.

July : Family Fun in the Sun sponsored by the the Quincy Park District. Tonight is Jim Austin is "Cooking Up Fun" . FREE fun filled evening of entertainment while you enjoy the great outdoors. The event begins at 6:00p.m. at Madison Park. Free chips and soda will be available.

July : The July volunteer orientation for the American Red Cross will meet at 7:00pm at the Red Cross Chapter House, 3000 N 23rd St, Quincy IL. It is open to anyone interested in learning more about volunteering with the Adams County Chapter, American Red Cross.

July : The West Central Illinois Center for Independent Living presents the 19th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration & Expo which will be held at the Quincy Senior & Family Resource Center. The event is from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and is FREE of charge & open to the public.

July : Outdoor Concert Series - John Truncali as Tom Jones sponsored by the Quincy Park District, to be held at Madison Park at 7:00p.m.

July : Quincy Area Branch Alzheimer's Association presents Nurse Practitioner Jane Peterson, at noon, for a one-hour program, "Alzheimer's for Family & Professional Caregivers". The program will be held at the Quincy Senior & Family Center, 639 York, and is FREE to the public although reservations are required. A free lunch will also be served. There will be a limit of 50 attendees. For more information call 228-1111.

July : Music/Dancing to the big band sound. Stardust performs, 7 - 10 pm, Emerson Community Center. $10/person. RSVP.

July : ShowMeCanton.com Car Show to be held in Downtown Canton, MO. Sponsored by the Canton Missouri Chamber of Commerce. 18 classes with trophies, t-shirts, door prizes, food and fun for the whole family. Registration 8am-11am, Judging at 11am, Awards approximately 2pm. For more information call 573-288-2686 or showmecanton.com

July : Collver Family Winery Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre held in Barry IL. For more information call 217-335-3279

July : Adult Dancing sponsored by the Quincy Park District. Big Band Music will be featured. The cost will be $10 per person. Dances will be held at Emerson Community Center, 1310 Washington from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be available. Today’s band: Stardust. RSVP by calling the Quincy Park District 223-7703 or register online at quincyparkdistrict.com

July : Adams County Fair.The seven day fair features two music concerts, bull riding, rodeo, truck & tractor pull, and demolition derby. Mendon. Admission is $6. (217) 936-2230.

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Aug 1: Quincy Community Theatre presents All Shook Up. 7:30 showtime. 2:00 on Sunday. Call 222-3209

August 1 : Gardner Museum Walking tour from 10-noon. The walking tour will be Front & Delaware Street, Quincy's birth place. Cost is $4, members of the Museum free. For information call 224-6873.

August 6: Alzheimer's Association presents Free Monthly Lunch & Lecture Series for Caregivers. Program will be on Dialogue on Diabetes presented by Loretta Musholt RN with Blessing Education Services, at the Quincy Senior Center, 639 York. Lunch will be served at 11:45a.m. and the one-hour program will begin at noon. Reservations are required by Tuesday prior to the program. There will also be free respite care available through the Adult Day Care Center at the Senior Center. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at 228-1111 or log on to their website at www.alz.org/illinoiscentral for more information

August 13: Blues in the District, Washington Park in Quincy. 5-9p.m.

August 17:Monthly TRIAD (The Right Information And Direction) meeting will be held from 1 - 2p.m. at the Quincy Senior Center classrooms, 639 York. TRIAD is Seniors and Law Enforcement working together. Thomas Liesen, the Elder Service Officer, will give a short talk on scams and share information on new scams. Feel free to bring any scam information you received and we will discuss it. Snacks, Coffee, and Tea will be provided. Contact QPD ESO Detective Thomas Liesen at tliesen@quincyil.gov or call 217-223-7904 ext. 104

August 19: Cooks Night Off helps support the Meals on Wheels Program while allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal at a reasonable price. Every third Thursday throughout 2009 from 4 -6p.m. Meals Plus for Seniors will offer eat-in, carry-out or drive through (on north side of building) meals for $6 each. Those who choose to eat at the Senior Center, 639 York, will receive a complimentary beverage with their meal. All meals include an Entree', starch, vegetable, bread and dessert. Tickets are available at the Senior Center or please, just join us for a scrumptious meal that will benefit others! Take the night off!!! For more information call 224-5031 or 1-800-252-9027.

August 23: Blues in the District, Washington Park in Quincy. 5-9p.m.

August 30: Last day to see Builders of Quincy Exhibit and Quincy Architect Exhibit at the Gardner Museum of Architecture and Design. 224-6873.

 

August : Adams County Fair.The seven day fair features two music concerts, bull riding, rodeo, truck & tractor pull, and demolition derby. Mendon. Admission is $6. (217) 936-2230.

August : Great River Ski Club Show to be held at 6:30p.m. at All America Park.

August : Family Fun in the Sun sponsored by the the Quincy Park District. Tonight is Babaloo- Music & Fun. FREE fun filled evening of entertainment while you enjoy the great outdoors. The event begins at 6:00p.m. at Madison Park. Free chips and soda will be available.

August : Vocal Point, Brigham Young University's renowned nine-man a cappella group, will perform at the Quincy Senior & Family Resource Center, 639 York, at 2p.m. Admission is free. For more information call 888-453-6434.

August : Quincy Gems collegiate baseball team season. Cost is $4 for adults & $1 for children.Games start at 6:30pm at 18th & Sycamore. For a schedule of games go to http://www.quincygems.com or call 223-1000.

August : The Masters International Shooting Association, held at PASA Park in Barry. 217-222-1624.

August : The Quincy Christian School will sponsor a fried chicken dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. in the school at 1236 N 10th. Free-will donations for the meal will benefit the school. Carry-outs will be available.

August : Union United Methodist Church, 1101 State, home-made ice cream social to be held from 4 to 7 p.m. A meal ticket is $6 for an adult, or $3.50 for ice cream and dessert. A meal ticket for a child age 10 and under is $4.

August : Tri-State Lugnuts will hold their Cruise & Movie Nite at 6:30 pm at County Market, 48th & Boadway, Quincy.

August : Locally Grown Foodfest & Art, Washington Park, 5th & Hampshire from 8am - 2pm. Activities for kids and families, great food, informational booths, fun contests & live entertainment will be available throughout the day. Come watch the creativity of local chef's as they prepare tasty fruit and vegetable dishes. Kids will love the fun of a watermelon seed spitting contest, gunny sack races and other exciting games. A tomato contest for the largest, sweetest, best dressed and the best salsa. For more information contact Brenda Berrick, horticulture cooordinator for the University of IL Extension's Adam/Brown Unit, 330 S 36th, at 223-8380.

August: Quincy Humane Society "Ruff" Ride Poker Run. For more information, contact the Quincy Humane Society at 217-223-8786.

August : Kayaking in Quincy tour will be conducted at 9a.m., 1p.m., and a sunset tour at 5p.m. The 2-hour tour of the Quincy Bay, in a kayak, is $40 per person, which includes all equipmnet & certified instructor. For more information or to reserve a guided tour, contact Kevin Dempsey at (314) 518-0950.February through November: Dr Richard Eells House - Underground Railroad site, 415 Jersey, open on Saturday 1-4 p.m., 223-1800

August &: K of C Barbeque, K of C Grounds, 700 S 36th St, Quincy. Famous BBQ sandwiches, games, carnival rides and other activities. 222-1000

August & : Germanfest is an annual festival for all ages held in South Park celebrating Quincy’s proud German heritage. Special features include dancing to the Heidelberg German Band, German food, refreshments, heritage displays, and activities for children. The two-night festival attracts 3,000 to 4,000 people. will be held from 5-10pm at South Park, 12th & Harrison. 228-3208

August : Chicago's Famed Second City will appear at the Quincy Community Theatre, 300 Civic Center Plaza, at 7:30p.m. for one night only. Call 222-3209.

August : Kayaking in Quincy tour will be conducted at 9a.m., 1p.m., and a sunset tour at 5p.m. The 2-hour tour of the Quincy Bay, in a kayak, is $40 per person, which includes all equipmnet & certified instructor. For more information or to reserve a guided tour, contact Kevin Dempsey at (314) 518-0950.

August : Historic Quincy Business District Parrothead Bike Nite Street Dance held in downtown Quincy at Jail Alley 6th & Maine Street. Music, Food, Entertainment, Drinks, $5 Admission, 5-11pm. The Band "Fins" will be performing. 228-8696 or 221-0932

August : Hogback Weekend sponsored by Quinsippi Yacht Club held at Quinssippi Island. food, music, games & pizes. For further information contact: Kevin Young at kymcraft@yahoo.com

August : The First Sunday Music Series concert will be a program of chamber music. Trio Con Brio will commemorate two composers, Joseph Hayden and Felix Mendelssohn at 4pm at the First Union Congregational Church, 105 N 12th Street. Public is invited to attend and there is no admission charge.

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September : Annual Memory Walk for the Quincy Area Alzheimer's Association. Clat Adams Park will be the site of the 13th Annual Memory Walk with registration beginning at 5:00p.m. The walk begins at 6:00. Individuals and teams who preregister by August 28th will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Lowe’s card. The Quincy Branch will have a preregistration table Friday, August 28th, at The Butcher Block, from 11:30 – 3:00 p.m. and individuals who register that day will qualify for the drawing.

Registration fee is $25 per person or $20 for students and seniors and includes a Memory Walk t-shirt. Individuals who raise a minimum of $250 will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gas card. Walkers can walk up to 1.5 miles on the Memory Walk route. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: individuals raising the most money, teams raising the most money, and gold, silver and bronze metals for top individual fundraisers.

The Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk is an empowering event that gives participants an opportunity to be Champions and take action in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Local Presenting Sponsors include Bickford Cottage, Sam’s Club, and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Major sponsors include Blessing Hospital, Heartland Bank, Gardner Denver, Inc., Good Samaritan Home, Knapheide Mfg. Co., and Sunset Home. A free picnic, sponsored by County Market, will be provided for all registered walkers

Walkers can register online by visiting the agency’s website at www.alz.org/illinoiscentral or by calling the Quincy Area Branch at 217-228-1111.

September 3: Alzheimer's Association presents Free Monthly Lunch & Lecture Series for Caregivers. Program will be on Communication Strategies presented by Amy Voss, Program Specialist of the Alzheimer's Association, at the Quincy Senior Center, 639 York. Lunch will be served at 11:45a.m. and the one-hour program will begin at noon. Reservations are required by Tuesday prior to the program. There will also be free respite care available through the Adult Day Care Center at the Senior Center. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at 228-1111 or log on to their website at www.alz.org/illinoiscentral for more information.

September 4: Gardner Museum Walking tour from 10-noon. The walking tour will begin at 7th & Adams. Cost is $4. For information call 224-6873.

September 16: Cooks Night Off helps support the Meals on Wheels Program while allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal at a reasonable price. Every third Thursday throughout 2009 from 4 -6p.m. Meals Plus for Seniors will offer eat-in, carry-out or drive through (on north side of building) meals for $6 each. Those who choose to eat at the Senior Center, 639 York, will receive a complimentary beverage with their meal. All meals include an Entree', starch, vegetable, bread and dessert. Tickets are available at the Senior Center or please, just join us for a scrumptious meal that will benefit others! Take the night off!!! For more information call 224-5031 or 1-800-252-9027.

September 17- 19 & 23- 26: Quincy Community Theatre presents Sherlock Holmes, The Final Adventure. 7:30 showtime. 2:00 on Sunday. Call 222-3209

September 21:Monthly TRIAD (The Right Information And Direction) meeting will be held from 1 - 2p.m. at the Quincy Senior Center classrooms, 639 York. TRIAD is Seniors and Law Enforcement working together. Thomas Liesen, the Elder Service Officer, will give a short talk on scams and share information on new scams. Feel free to bring any scam information you received and we will discuss it. Snacks, Coffee, and Tea will be provided. Contact QPD ESO Detective Thomas Liesen at tliesen@quincyil.gov or call 217-223-7904 ext. 104

September 23- 26: Quincy Community Theatre presents Sherlock Holmes, The Final Adventure. 7:30 showtime. 2:00 on Sunday. Call 222-3209

September 23 & 24: The 15th Annual Nora Baldner Ladies Fall Classic, all ladies golf tournament will be held at Westview Golf Course in Quincy. A celebrity caddy auction is held at 6:30p.m. on the 23th & the golf tournament on the 25th at 10:00a.m. with brunch, golf, raffle and an awards ceremony. Proceeds to benefit The Arthritis Foundation. 228-3208.

September 24: Opening of new Builders of Quincy Exhibit and new Quincy Architect Exhibit at the Gardner Museum. 224-6873

 

September : Nauvoo Grape Festival, Annual grape festival that features traditional pageants, car shows, live music, food booths, and a flea market. Visit nauvoograpefestival.com (217) 453-6648

September : United Way's Annual Pancake & Sausage Breakfast to be held at the County Market, 24th & Spring from 7:30a.m. - 11:30a.m. Free Will donation.

September : Blues in the District, Washington Park, 5th & Maine, 5-9p.m. Featuring Mississippi Heat. Food vendors this year will be: YMCA, Midsummer Arts Fair, Rotary Club of Quincy, Breakfast Optimist Club, Lutheran Church of St. John LEAP, the Butcher Block and TNT Action Sports.

September : The Quincy Exchange Club is hosting the 3rd Annual "Smoke On The River" Bar-B-Que festival in Kessler Park (near The Dock) on Quincy's riverfront. Many of the nation's best Bar-B-Que'ers will be cooking up tasty foods all afternoon long. Open to the public at 9:00a.m., judging starts at noon, Champions will be crowned at 5p.m.. The band Raised on Radio will begin playing at 8p.m. Plenty of food, drinks, & entertainment. For more information, please call Mel Dillman at 228-1208 or mdillman5905@sbcglobal.net or visit us on the web at www.smokeontheriver.net

September : Kayaking in Quincy tour will be conducted at 9a.m., 1p.m., and a sunset tour at 5p.m. The 2-hour tour of the Quincy Bay, in a kayak, is $40 per person, which includes all equipmnet & certified instructor. For more information or to reserve a guided tour, contact Kevin Dempsey at (314) 518-0950.

September : City of Quincy Human Rights Commission & the YWCA invites you to the 2nd Annual Cultural Festival. To be held from 1p.m. - 7p.m. at the Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Plaza at Quincy City Hall, 8th & Maine. Admission is FREE. Activities include Music, Heritage Exhibit, Food, Vendors, Entertainment. Everyone is Welcome & Bring your lawn chair. Come & have a great time.

September : 4th Annual Art Spectacular, a juried fine art and fine craft show, will be held in Springfield, IL. The Call for Artists is on the website - www.carillon-rees.org - click on the "Art Spectacular" bell and scroll down 1/3 of the page to download the 2-page application in either Word or pdf format; or it can be e-mailed to you. Art Spectacular is held outside on the lawn of beautiful Washington Park near the Carillon in Springfield, IL. We are committed to keeping it to a maximum of 50 high-quality artists with a balance of mediums. Art Spectacular is a fund raiser for the Rees Memorial Carillon.

September : Tri-State Lugnuts Car Show to be held at the Illinois Veterans' Home from 9 - 3p.m.

September : The Historic Quincy Business District is putting on a training session at 8:30 a.m. entitled Protecting You and Your Business from Identity Theft to be held at the HQBD office at 128 N 5th. The session will take aproximatey 60 minutes but no longer then 90 minutes. For more information call Travis at 228-8696 or email at tbrown@downtownquincy.com

September : Adult Dancing sponsored by the Quincy Park District. Big Band Music will be featured. The cost will be $10 per person. Dances will be held at Emerson Community Center, 1310 Washington from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be available. Today’s band: The Bobby Remack Band. RSVP by calling the Quincy Park District 223-7703 or register online at www.quincyparkdistrict.com

September: Arts/Quincy Riverfest. Entertainment, fine arts, crafts, and folk art held at Clat Adams Park. Riverfest is sponsored by WQJC-LP FM radio, the Quincy Park District and Quincy Society of Fine Arts. For more information or to register for booth space call 222-3432.

September: The Historic Quincy Business District is putting on a training session at 8:30 a.m. entitled Safety & Security in the Workplace to be held at the HQBD office at 128 N 5th. The session will take aproximatey 60 minutes but no longer then 90 minutes. For more information call Travis at 228-8696 or email at tbrown@downtownquincy.com

September : Quincy Community Theatre, 300 Civic Center Plaza, presents Art. Evening performances 7:30p.m., Sunday matinee 2p.m., 222-3209.

September : QHS Homecoming Parade & Pep Rally, 6pm. 224-3770

September : Folk Life Festival, at the Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine, from noon - 5p.m. Admission is only $1. Many activities & food available. 224-7669

September : Kayaking in Quincy tour will be conducted at 9a.m., 1p.m., and a sunset tour at 5p.m. The 2-hour tour of the Quincy Bay, in a kayak, is $40 per person, which includes all equipmnet & certified instructor. For more information or to reserve a guided tour, contact Kevin Dempsey at (314) 518-0950.

September : The Rotary Club of Quincy is sponsoring the Annual MatchMakers of Hope Walk to be held at Washington Park. Join us for the walk, silent auction & kids events. To register for the walk, please visit our website at www.matchmakersofhope.com. If you would like to make a donation please visit the website or make checks payable to: Rotary Foundation of Quincy, PO Box 825, Quincy IL 62306. Thanks. See you there.

September : St Peter Church Fall Festival, 2600 Maine, 222-3155.

September : St Johns Anglican Church Annual BBQ Blast from noon - 6p.m., 3728 Payson Road. Admission $3. 222-3241

September :City Wide Clean Up from 6a.m.- 6p.m. at Front & Delaware.

September : 24th ANNUAL QND FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT to be held at Spring Lake Country Club. Proceeds benefit QND students with financial need. Registration and lunch is from 12:15-12:45 pm. Tee Off is at 1:00 pm. The Annual Rinella Chip-Off is at 5:30 pm with heavy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, silent auction bidding and prize awards to follow. The cost is $130.00 per player. To register or for more information on how to become a hole sponsor or silent auction item donor, contact Pam Frericks - QND Foundation Office 224-2598 or pfrericks@quincynotredame.org.

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October 1: Alzheimer's Association presents Free Monthly Lunch & Lecture Series for Caregivers. Program will be on Conversations About Alzheimer's Disease and Driving presented by John Karnes, Field Rep with IL Sec of State, at the Quincy Senior Center, 639 York. Lunch will be served at 11:45a.m. and the one-hour program will begin at noon. Reservations are required by Tuesday prior to the program. There will also be free respite care available through the Adult Day Care Center at the Senior Center. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at 228-1111 or log on to their website at www.alz.org/illinoiscentral for more information.

October 2: Gardner Museum Walking tour from 10-noon. The walking tour will begin at 20th & Vermont - the once proposed Bungalow District. Cost is $4, members of the Museum free. For information call 224-6873.

Oct. 12: Let’s Move Together Arthritis Workshop to be held from 8 am – 2 pm Quincy University Health & Fitness Center. This seminar is open to the public for a full morning of information and interactive education on the most common forms of arthritis and arthritis related topics such as drug treatments, healthy living through exercise, diet, pain and stress management. Either a physician or a health care professional presents each topic. During registration and lunch, participants have the opportunity to browse the booths of companies and organizations that offer services or products geared toward this area of interest. 228-3208.

 

October : Barry Apple Festival, Enjoy apple treats of all kinds with a parade, car show, bands, entertainment, crafts, and food. Free, Barry. For more information go to www.barryil.org

October - Quincy Community Theatre presents Dave Thomas' World of Magic. 7:30 showtime. 2:00 on Sunday. Call 222-3209

October : Cooks Night Off helps support the Meals on Wheels Program while allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal at a reasonable price. Every third Thursday throughout 2009 from 4 -6p.m. Meals Plus for Seniors will offer eat-in, carry-out or drive through (on north side of building) meals for $6 each. Those who choose to eat at the Senior Center, 639 York, will receive a complimentary beverage with their meal. All meals include an Entree', starch, vegetable, bread and dessert. Tickets are available at the Senior Center or please, just join us for a scrumptious meal that will benefit others! Take the night off!!! For more information call 224-5031 or 1-800-252-9027.

October : Mutt Strut, Indiana Bones, Raiders of the Lost Bark. Sponsored by the Quincy Humane Society to be held at South Park. Registration begins at 9:30a.m. Lots of activities & prizes to be awarded. For more information call 223-8786

October : Quincy Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert, Lyric Romanticism, Morrison Theater, 14th & Maine, 7:30p.m., 222-2856

October : Harvest a Healthy Season from 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. at First Union Congregational Church, 12th & Maine St. Feed the Soul with Bountiful Goodies (Bake Sale), Reap Healthy Benefits with Free Blood Pressure & Depression Screening by Blessing-Rieman Students. Video replayed hourly in our Theater. Health Care Professionals on site for Q & A .

October : Annual Red Mass, which will be held at the Church of St. Peter at 9:00 a.m.

October : Storytelling by the campfire at Moorman Park Large shelter, sponsored by Quincy Park District. Suitable for all ages at 7pm. FREE. Refreshments served. 2232-7703

October : Cook out for Tin Dusters in the Garden of the Gardner Museum, 332 Maine, 11-2pm $6 includes a sandwich, chips, drink and cookie. Proceeds go to the GFardner Museum's renovation fund.

October : Tri-State Lugnuts Cruise Night to be held at County Market, 48th & Broadway, at 6:30p.m. weather permitting.

October : Collver Family Winery Mystery Dinner Theater "Murder on the Disoriented Express" in Barry IL. Call 217-335-3279 for information and tickets.

October : The Sammy Fund Fall Run/Walk. Starts at Madison Park shelter house. 5K run or 2 mile walk through beautiful East End Historic District. $20 per entrant; $50 family rate. All runners receive Sammy Fund t-shirt & meal ticket to Sammy Fund dinner held 10/11. Proceeds benefit underprivileged area children in memory of Samantha Otte. For more information call 217-257-9451 or go to www.thesammyfund.com

October : Annual Sammy Fund Fall Event. 18-hole golf scramble begins at Westview 10:30 a.m. Free children's games, entertainment at K of C grounds starting at 2:30. Gourmet grilled pork chop dinner served 4 - 6 at K of C Hall. Free children's meals. Huge silent auction & raffle from 4 - 6:15p.m. Cost for meal only is $10. All proceeds benefit underprivileged area children in memory of Samantha Otte. For more information call 217-242-1527 or go to www.thesammyfund.com

October : Home Builders Association of Quincy Parade of Homes. 10am - 4pm. Eleven homes will be highlighted. Tour map will be included in the Quincy Herald-Whig October 4th. www.quincyhomebuilders.com

October : Quincy University Symphonic Band Concert, North Campus, 3p.m., 228-5432 x 3160.

October : QND Homecoming Parade & Pep Rally, 7:30. 223-2479

October : It's All About Me in the Historic Quincy Business District event this month features a chili cook-off. Come & sample a variety of chilies while shopping late 'til eight. For more information call 228-8696 or visit the website at www.downtownquincy.com.

October , & :Early Tindusters Fall Color Run, Street rod show for cars 1948 and older. Held in downtown Quincy on Saturday between 11am - 1pm and Sunday in Moorman Park 10am - 3pm. (217) 964-2426

October: Quincy Preserves Annual Behind Closed Doors Architectural Tour. Tour seven of Quincy’s private homes & one school of architectural and/or historical significance. 10a.m. - 4p.m., $8 Advance/$10 Door. For more information call Vicki Ebbing, tour chair, at 257-9909 or check it out on the web Quincy Preserves.org

October : Quincy Senior High School (QHS) Octoberfest Parade will begin at 2pm from 30th & Maine, west to Junior High. Field Competition at Flinn Stadium, 4400 Maine at 5:15 p.m. Admission for the field competition is $5 for adults & $4 for students. For more information call 224-3774

October : Vermont Street Methodist Holiday Bazaar, 818 Vermont, 9a.m.-2p.m. Luncheon serving from 11am to 1pm, cost $6 which includes Ham Loaf, Augratin Potato, Choice of Salad, Homemade Rolls, Choice of Cake.

October : Quincy Christian School Craft Show, 1236 N 10th, from 9am to 4pm. $3 Admission, Kids 10 & under free. Craft booths, food, drawings for prizes & bake sale.

October : Beginning promptly at 2:00 p.m. Governor and Mrs. John Wood host Tea for Thee, a stylish 1860's tea party including 3 delightful refreshment courses, customs, a keepsake Victorian memento, and tour of the Governor John Wood Mansion. The program is presented by local tea authority, Susan Asher, and sponsored by the Historical Society and Quincy's History Shop (formally Osage Orangerie). Due to space considerations this program is limited to 40 prepaid reservations, at $20.00 each. Please call early. Reservations will close October 12th . Participants are welcome to wear modern or period attire. The tea will take place at the Historical Society's Visitor Center at 425 S. 12th Street. For further information please telephone the Society office at 217-222-1835, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

October & : Pike County Fall Color Drive, Country fall fun with scenic drives, local attractions, food specialties, apple products, and crafts. www.pikeil.org (217) 285-2971

October :The Quincy Historical Society presents well known singers, and presenters Mett Morris and Gladys Coggswell. They will offer excerpts from their new CD, Spiritual Heirs. The duo will tell the history of the music and what led to these selections for the recent PBS production on New Philadelphia. History lies in the telling, and each song has a story. All music is acapella. The program is free of charge and will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the Historical Society's Visitor Center at 425 S. 12th Street. For further information please telephone the Society office at 217-222-1835, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

October : JWCC Music Department's Fall Concert at 2pm & 7pm at the Paul Heath Center, Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium, 48th & Harrison. Admission $3/Students free. For more information call 217-641-4998 or www.jwcc.edu/instruct/finearts

October : Soup Fest Fundraiser for Cancer Awareness sponsored by Blessing Cancer Center. Mulligan Soup will be served for a free will offering starting at noon and ending when 35 gallons of Mulligan are consumed. Event to be held at 2312 State. Come & support a worthy cause that effects so many lives .

October 19:Monthly TRIAD (The Right Information And Direction) meeting will be held from 1 - 2p.m. at the Quincy Senior Center classrooms, 639 York. TRIAD is Seniors and Law Enforcement working together. Thomas Liesen, the Elder Service Officer, will give a short talk on scams and share information on new scams. Feel free to bring any scam information you received and we will discuss it. Snacks, Coffee, and Tea will be provided. Contact QPD ESO Detective Thomas Liesen at tliesen@quincyil.gov or call 217-223-7904 ext. 104

October : The Historic Quincy Business District is putting on a training session at 8:30 a.m. entitled Marketing & Resources Available for FREE to be held at the Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey Street. The session will take aproximatey 60 minutes but no longer then 90 minutes. For more information call Travis at 228-8696 or email at tbrown@downtownquincy.com

October -: Miss Nelson is Missing, Quincy Community Theatre Student Theatre, 300 Civic Center Plaza, at 7pm., Sunday Matinee at 2p.m. 222-3209 or www.1qct.org

October : Teen Halloween Party, Quincy Public Library Annex, 515 York, 7p.m., 223-1309 ext 220

October -: QU Homecoming. 222-8020.

October : Think Pink in the District, 5k Run/Walk. For more information go to www.downtownquincy.com

October : Union United Methodist Church Bazaar & Turkey Dinner, 1101 State St, Quincy, 9a.m.-2p.m. Homemade Bakery, Noodles, Jellies, Jams and Crafts. 223-6062.

October : Harvest Fest Dinner at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 601 Washington, Canton MO. Cost $8 Adults, $4 Children in advance, $9 at the door. Serving from 4:30-7pm. Complete ham & turkey dinner, Country Store & Silent Auction.

October : Old Fashioned Family Halloween Party, Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine Street, 6-8p.m., 224-7669

October : Quincy University Jazz Ban Concert, North Campus, 7:30p.m., 228-5432 x 3161. FREE to the public.

October : Golden Historical Society Oktoberfest Dinner at the Prairie Mills Windmill. 11am to 1:30pm. Golden. Cost is $10 for adults & $5 for children ages 4 -11. For more information call Lois Reason @ 217-696-4672.

October : The Quincy Historical Society is sponsoring local researchers Dan and Scott Reed who will present The Kelly Clan: Quincy's Irish Connection. This program offers rich history, many surprises, and if it's Irish, some good humor! The program is free of charge and will begin at 2:00 p.m.at the Historical Society's Visitor Center at 425 S. 12th Street. For further information please telephone the Society office at 217-222-1835, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

October : Two new Support Group co-facilitators, Ruth Ann Scott and Marilyn Griffin, will lead the Quincy area Alzheimer’s Support Group that meets the 4th Monday of every month. This month’s meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Quincy Senior Center, 639 York Street, Room 200. Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive degenerative disease of the brain, can cause changes in the individual that can lead to frustration and anxiety for his or her caregiver.Participants in support groups receive emotional support, practical assistance in coping with the numerous problems they face, and the latest information about research, community programs and other services available for caregivers. All meetings are open to the public and are confidential.The Alzheimer’s Association, Quincy Area Branch, provides free services to caregivers and those with memory loss problems including family education, care consultations, library, newsletters, research support, advocacy and registration in the national Medic Alert + Safe Return I.D. program.

Registration is not required. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at 228-1111 or log on to their website at www.alz.org/illinoiscentral for more information.

October : Quincy Junior High Choral Concert, 7:15pm, 224-3774

October : Quincy Civic Music Association presentation of Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Co, held at the Morrison Theatre, 14th & Maine, 7:30 p.m., 224-5499. Tickets at the door are $17.

October : Jack-O-Lantern Jambore, Quincy PublicLibrary, 526 Jersey, 10a.m., 223-1309 ext 220.

October : Malloween, Quincy Mall 33rd & Broadway, beginning at 5:30p.m. until candy is gone. Costume contest at 7p.m. Come to the Quincy Mall for a safe evening of trick-or-treating and fun. 223-8713

October : St Brigid's Church of Liberty Craft Show & Bake Sale from 9 - Noon. Yeast Bread Bake Sale, Noodles, Angel Food Cake & Craft Show. Baked to order that morning. Call ahead 645-3680 or 645-3936. Handicapped accessible. FREE Admission.

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Thanksgiving Day - New Years Day: In the ten years since the gates of Moorman-Wavering Park opened to reveal the magic of the Christmas season, over a half-million guests have enjoyed the drive through the Avenue of Lights.

Volunteers work year round to not only update the beautiful displays you have seen in past trips through the Avenue of Lights, but more than 10,000 volunteer hours go into the planning and building of new displays to make certain each year visitors will see a new show! Members of the Avenue’s board visit vendors and outdoor light displays all over the nation looking for new ideas and better ways to bring displays to life! The electronic wizardry utilized by the Avenue of Lights’ volunteer crew, has created what many believe is the “most animated Christmas Park in the Midwest!”

Whether you’ve been our guest in past years or you’re making the breathtaking drive for the first time, create a wonderful Christmas memory for your entire family this year at the Avenue of Lights. Open nightly in Moorman-Wavering Park from 6-9:30, Thanksgiving Day through New Year’s. Admission is $7 per vehicle. No vehicles larger than 15 passenger vans will be permitted to avoid damage to park roads.

November 1: Historic Woodlawn Cemetery Tour at 5th & Jefferson. The cemetery will be toured and it’s history discovered. Tours from 4:00p.m.- 7:30p.m. with guides every 15 minutes. $7 adults cgukdreb 12 and under $5. Reservations required call (217) 224-6873.

November 5: Alzheimer's Association presents Free Monthly Lunch & Lecture Series for Caregivers. Program will be on Surviving the Holidays presented by Amy Voss, Program Specialist of the Alzheimer's Association, at the Quincy Senior Center, 639 York. Lunch will be served at 11:45a.m. and the one-hour program will begin at noon. Reservations are required by Tuesday prior to the program. There will also be free respite care available through the Adult Day Care Center at the Senior Center. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at 228-1111 or log on to their website at www.alz.org/illinoiscentral for more information

Novembe 21: St Brigid's Church of Liberty Turkey Dinner from 11a.m. - 2p.m. All you can eat Buffett Style featuring apple salad, drink, dessert. Handicapped Accessible. Seating in the Church while waiting. 217-645-3444

 

November : Quincy Area Youth Chorus will perform its Annual Fall Concert at 3p.m. at The Trinity United Church of Christ, 2020 S 24th. $2 Admission - Free for children 18 & under. For more information call 222-2856.

November : QU Women's Basketball vs Southern IL @ Carbondale 2p.m.

November : Ellington Harvest Pork Chop Supper and Country Store, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Ellington Presbyterian Church, 4600 N. 36th St., Quincy. Menu includes: Pork Chop, Baked or Sweet Potato, Green Beans, Roll, Homemade Dessert. Tickets: $8.00 in advance, $8.50 at the door, $4.00 for children 3-10. Carry-outs Available. For advance tickets and information please call Marj Hall at 217-223-9323.

November: The Quincy Area Branch is hosting a Safe Return Program Registration Booth at the Quincy Branch Office. Quincy Family & Senior Center, 639 York, Room 200 from 10am -2pm. Individuals can register family members, friends or neighbors and should bring a list of their loved one's medications, including prescribed dosages, and a recent headshot photograph. Alzheimer's Association staff will be available to take photographs. Individuals can register their loved one with the Safe Return program at no charge (normally a $50 fee) through a grant from Dot Foods, Mt. Sterling.

November : QU Men's Basketball vs University of Notre Dame @ South Bend IN (exhibition game) TBD

November : QU Women's Basketball vs Drake University, @ Des Moines IA (exhibition game) 7p.m.

November : German Village Society Annual German Dinner, Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York, 6-9pm, 228-1193. Cost $25 per person.

November : Quincy Veterans Parade at 10:00a.m. from 12th & Maine to 5th & Maine. IL Vets Home from 1 - 1:45p.m.

November : Melrose Chapel, Craft Show, Bake/Nut Sale, & Silent Auction. 36th & Payson Rd, 8a.m. to 2p.m. Homemade soups, sandwiches, pies & drinks.

November : Salem Holiday Bazaar, 435 S 9th, from 8:30a.m. - 1:30p.m.Craft Booths, Quilts, Knives, Pecans, Jar mixes, Placemats & Country Store. Coffee bar 8:30 - 10:30am. Luncheon Beginning at 11 with Soup, Sandwich, dessert.

November : St Peter's Lutheran Church LaGrange MO, Annual Smorgasboard & Bazaar 2p.m., Smorgasboard from 4:30 - 7:30pm. Adults $8.50, Children 5-11 $3.50, under 5 free. 573-655-4416

November : St James Lutheran Traditional Turkey Dinner, 17th & Jefferson, Serving time 4pm- 5pm- 6p.m. Advance Tickets for Adults $7.50, Children 10 & under $3.Carry-outs available.222-8447 Tickets after Nov 1 $8 Adults, Children $3.50.

November : St Peter's Lutheran Church LaGrange MO Annual Smorgasboard & Bazaar from 2 - 7pm. Smorgasboard from 4:30 -7pm. Adults $8.50, Children 5-11 $3.50, 4 & Under Free.

November : Christmas Open House, Center Elementary Gym, Center MO from 9am - 2pm Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, Avon, Wooden Roses, Premier Jewelry, Hair Bows, Homemade Soaps & More. Machine Quilting & Embroidery, Longaberger, At Home America & Scentsy. Donuts & lunch available for purchase.

November : Blue Note Derby, Mid Mississippi Muddy Waters Blues Society, Turner Hall, 926 Hampshire, 7pm, 224-4393.

November : Quincy Community Concert Band, Morrison Theater, 2:30p.m., Free to the Public. 224-5269.

November : QU Men's Basketball vs the University of Illinois @ Champaign IL (exhibition game) TBD

November : Zion United Church of Christ, Ursa IL, Baked Chicken Dinner & Country Store. 11a.m.-2p.m.. Advanced Tickets $8.50, $8.50 at the door, Kids 6-12 $4, 5 & under FREE. Carry outs & elevator access. For more information call 217-936-3250.

November : The Historic Quincy Business District is putting on a training session at 8:30 a.m. entitled Quincy 2.0: Utilizing Social Media to Increase Your Business to be held at the HQBD office at 128 N 5th. The session will take aproximatey 60 minutes but no longer then 90 minutes. For more information call Travis at 228-8696 or email at tbrown@downtownquincy.com

November : QU Men's Basketball vs Illinois State University @ Bloomington IL (concludes exhibition games) TBD

November : QHS Musical West Side Story, 3322 Maine, 7:30 pm. November 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults & $10 for students. 224-3774

November : Civil War Medicine, presented by Dr Timothy Jacobs of the Great River Genealogical Society, Quincy Senior & Family Resource Center, 639 York, 7pm, 223-8281.

November : Candlelight Dinner & Concert, Unitarian Church of Quincy, 1479 Kentucky, 6pm, 223-1420 or 257-1413.

November : Adult Dancing sponsored by the Quincy Park District. Big Band Music will be featured. The cost will be $10 per person. Dances will be held at Emerson Community Center, 1310 Washington from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be available. Today’s band: The Alley Kats. RSVP by calling the Quincy Park District 223-7703 or register online at www.quincyparkdistrict.com

November : QND Welcome to the Jungle Extravaganza to be held at The Ambiance, located at 5225 Kochs Lane. The event begins at 6pm with silent & live auctions as well as dinner & drinks, and raffle. Tickets are $45 & available at QND. 224-7804.

November : 37th Annual Palmyra BLP Holiday Gift Show, Palmyra High School, 1723 South Main, Palmyra MO, 10a.m.-3p.m. Admission $2, 5 years & under free.

November :DUNK Alzheimer's with the Quincy University Men's Basketball Team Game Starts at 3:15pm at the Pepsi Arena-Quincy University. QU Men's Basketball Team takes on Upper Iowa. We will be honoring John Ortwerth and family at Half-time for all of his many years of dedication to Quincy University Athletics and the Men's Basketball Program. We welcome back any QU Alumni from 1960-1975, who were members of the Basketball team. There will be: 50/50 Raffle, Merchandise Table, Big Bang Tickets on Sale, etc. Come out and support your local Alzheimer's Association. November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. Cheer the Hawks on to a Victory at their Season Home Opener!

November : QU Men's Basketball vs Upper Iowa - 3:15p.m.

November - December : Jewel Gwaltney Art Exhibit at the QU's Gray Gallery in the Brenner Library

November : QU Women's Basketball vs Culver-Stockton 7p.m.

November : QU Men's Basketball vs Missouri Western @ St. Joesph, MO - 7:30 p.m.

November : TRIAD Meeting from 1 to 2 pm at Quincy Senior Center, 639 York Quincy, IL in the classrooms. This months meeting TBA. There will also be an update on new scams at the start of the meeting. TRIAD (The Right Information And Direction) is Seniors and Law Enforcement working together to prevent seniors from being victimized. Snacks, Coffee, and Tea will be provided. Contact person: Quincy Police Department Detective Thomas Liesen-Elder Service Officer 217-223-7904 ext. # 104.

November : Taste of Home Cooking Show held at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. For more information call 223-1000.

November : The Quincy Area Branch Alzheimer Association's Candlelight Service will be hosted by Good Samaritan Home, 2130 Harrison. Participants are invited to attend a soup supper beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Good JSamaritan Home, 2130 Harrison, followed by the candle lighting at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Dessert and social time will follow the ceremony. There will be a $5 charge for a votive candle, which will have the loved one’s name with an attached ribbon. Participants can take the candles home after the service. To reserve a candle or for more information please call 228-1111.

November : Seventh Grade Orchestra/Varsity Band & QJHS Jazz Concert, 7:15p.m.. held at QJHS, 100 S 14th Street, 224-3774.

November : Cooks Night Off helps support the Meals on Wheels Program while allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal at a reasonable price. Every third Thursday throughout 2009 from 4 -6p.m. Meals Plus for Seniors will offer eat-in, carry-out or drive through (on north side of building) meals for $6 each. Those who choose to eat at the Senior Center, 639 York, will receive a complimentary beverage with their meal. All meals include an Entree', starch, vegetable, bread and dessert. Tickets are available at the Senior Center or please, just join us for a scrumptious meal that will benefit others! Take the night off!!! For more information call 224-5031 or 1-800-252-9027.

November : Quincy Civic Music Association presentation of Frederick Hohman, Organist, held at St John's Episcopal Church, 7th & Hampshire, 7:30 p.m., 224-5499. Tickets at the door are $17.

November : "Murder at the Gardner Museum" a murder mystery spoof. $20 per person. Starting at 8pm. Reservations required, call 224-6873.

November : Country Treasures Folk Art & Craft Show, Homemade treasures featuring holiday items. Held at Oakley-Lindsay Civic Center. Quincy (618) 539-3395 or (217) 223-1000

November : QU Women's Basketball Tip Off Tournament vs Iowa Wesleyan - 7p.m.

November : QU Men's Basketball vs Central Christian - 7:30 p.m.

November : Quincy Symphony Orchestra Family Concert, Fiesta, Morrison Theater, 14th & Maine, 3:00p.m. Children's activities will begin at 2:15pm celebrating Hispanic heritage. Non-perishable foods will be collected for local pantries. Concert tickets are available in advance at Wild Birds Unlimited, or at the door at a cost of $15 for adults and $12 for seniors. Children 18 and under are admitted free. Call 222-2856 or visit www.qsoa.org.

November : QU Women's Basketball Tip Off Tournament vs Maryville/Southwest Baptist - TBD

November : Gingerbread House Workshop, Gardner Museum of Architecture & Design, 332 Maine, 9am - Noon, 224-6873. Cost $15 non-members, $10 for members.

November & : Quincy Service League Annual Holiday Gift Show & Sale. This annual event features 100 booths of great Christmas gifts, holiday decorations, and home décor. Held at Quincy Senior High, 33rd & Maine. Show hours are 10am - 5pm on Saturday & 10am - 4pm on Sunday. Tickets $2 in advance & $3 at the door. For more information 641-4106.

November : QU Ensembles concert will begin at 3p.m. at the QU North Campus auditorium, 18th & Seminary Road. Admission is free.

November : Quincy area residents can attend an Alzheimer’s disease support group meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Alzheimer's Association Quincy Area Branch Office. The office is located at the Senior Center, 639 York Street, Room 200. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at 228-1111 or log on to their website at www.alz.org/illinoiscentral for more information

November : QU Women's Basketball vs Truman State - 5:30p.m.

November : QU Men's Basketball vs Hannibal-LaGrange - 7:30 p.m.

November - December: Big Brothers Big Sisters Holiday Online Auction! With a number of unique and exciting items, Big Brothers Big Sisters is excited to announce its Holiday Online Auction!! Give and receive by bidding on items to help support the most effective one-to-one mentoring program in the country. Items include a hand-signed Albert Pujols autographed baseball, an American Girl Doll, trip to Napa Valley, 5-Day Bow Hunt for Deer, trip to San Diego, a Mark Twain overnight package, a Wii Sports System and a ride in a Hot-Air Balloon…just to name a few! Tell your family and friends how they can finish their holiday shopping while, “Changing the Way Children Grow Up in West Central Illinois”. Visit www.HolidayForKids.org and get in on the Auction action! To learn more, call 217-243-3821 or in Adams County, call 217-223-5452 or visit our website at www.bbbswci.org

November : Quincy Family YMCA Turkey Run/Walk/Swim, one-mile and 5K leisure walk, the 5K and 10K run, or swim laps. 8:30am registration. $15, children 12 and under are free. (217) 222-9622

November : Santa's arrival at the Quincy Mall, 33rd & Broadway, at TBA

November : Quincy Community Theatre presents Miracle on 34th Street. For reservations call 222-3209.

November : QU Women's Basketball vs Southwest Baptist University @ Boliver MO, SBU Tournament- 6p.m.

November : Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine, will open for the holidays. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 1 - 5p.m. Admission is $3 for adults & $2 for children. For more information call 224-7669.

November : QU Women's Basketball vs Central MO @ Boliver MO, SBU Tournament - 2p.m.

November : QU Men's Basketball vs Truman State @ Kirksville, MO - 7:30 p.m.

November : Sunday Music Series, Bob March & Friends, First Union Congregational Church, 105 N 12th, 4pm, 228-2866.

November : QU Women's Basketball vs Hannibal LaGrange College - 7p.m.

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Thanksgiving Day - New Years Day: In the ten years since the gates of Moorman-Wavering Park opened to reveal the magic of the Christmas season, over a half-million guests have enjoyed the drive through the Avenue of Lights.

Volunteers work year round to not only update the beautiful displays you have seen in past trips through the Avenue of Lights, but more than 10,000 volunteer hours go into the planning and building of new displays to make certain each year visitors will see a new show! Members of the Avenue’s board visit vendors and outdoor light displays all over the nation looking for new ideas and better ways to bring displays to life! The electronic wizardry utilized by the Avenue of Lights’ volunteer crew, has created what many believe is the “most animated Christmas Park in the Midwest!”

Whether you’ve been our guest in past years or you’re making the breathtaking drive for the first time, create a wonderful Christmas memory for your entire family this year at the Avenue of Lights. Open nightly in Moorman-Wavering Park from 6-9:30, Thanksgiving Day through New Year’s. Admission is $7 per vehicle. No vehicles larger than 15 passenger vans will be permitted to avoid damage to park roads.

December -all month: The Alzheimer’s Association, Quincy Area Branch, is selling the 2010 fourth in the series hand blown holiday ornament by regional artist Hiram Toraason during the holiday season. The limited-edition ornament is especially designed for the Central Illinois Chapter with shades of purple and platinum with a touch of aqua. This year he has added a touch of white for an entirely new look and added dimension.

The ornament is available at the office located at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York Street, Room 200; Quincy Steamboat Company, 833 Kentucky; and Granite Bank Gallery, 428 Maine Street.

The ornament sells for $30 with proceeds benefitting the Quincy Area Branch. The Quincy branch can ship the ornament for a $7 postage and handling fee. For more information or to order please call the office at 228-1111. http://www.alz.org/illinoiscentral/

December 3: Alzheimer's Association presents Free Monthly Lunch & Lecture Series for Caregivers. Program will be on When is the Right Time for a Nursing Home? presented by Paula Connell, Administrator of St Vincent's Home, at the Quincy Senior Center, 639 York. Lunch will be served at 11:45a.m. and the one-hour program will begin at noon. Reservations are required by Tuesday prior to the program. There will also be free respite care available through the Adult Day Care Center at the Senior Center. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at 228-1111 or log on to their website at www.alz.org/illinoiscentral for more information

December 4: Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis. Quincy Mall at 10:00a.m.. The 20th annual certified 5K Run/Walk and Fun Walk for Arthritis includes an awards ceremony and door prize give-away. Participants are encouraged to form teams and raise funds for the Arthritis Foundation. They receive Jingle Bell Run T-shirts with sponsor logos, jingle bells for their running shoes, a “goodie bag”, and a Race Day Journal with health related articles, advertisements, event information. This race attracts between 400 - 450 participants. 228-3208

 

December: A just published 224-page cookbook featuring family favorite recipes from the Tracy Family from Mt. Sterling is available for purchase for the holidays. Entitled, “The Tracy Girls’ Celebration of Life Cookbook” Vol. 2, the proceeds will benefit the Quincy Area Branch Alzheimer's Association. The book sells for $20.00. Tabbed sections include Appetizers & Beverages, Soups & Salads, Vegetables and Side Dishes, Main Dishes, Breads and Rolls, Desserts, Cookies and Candies, This & That and an index. For more information or to order please call the office at 228-1111. http://www.alz.org/illinoiscentral/

December - : Holiday Light Tour 2009 sponsored by TRIAD. The night will start at 5:30p.m. with dinner including roast beef, corn, mashed potatoes & gravy, hot roll & butter, coffee, tea, & dessert with entertainment followed by a Light Tour through the Avenue of Lights Display. $5 donation suggested. Advance reservations required by November 30th. Call 223-5700 or 1-800-252-9027.

December - December : Big Brothers Big Sisters Holiday Online Auction! With a number of unique and exciting items, Big Brothers Big Sisters is excited to announce its Holiday Online Auction!! Give and receive by bidding on items to help support the most effective one-to-one mentoring program in the country. Items include a hand-signed Albert Pujols autographed baseball, an American Girl Doll, trip to Napa Valley, 5-Day Bow Hunt for Deer, trip to San Diego, a Mark Twain overnight package, a Wii Sports System and a ride in a Hot-Air Balloon…just to name a few! Tell your family and friends how they can finish their holiday shopping while, “Changing the Way Children Grow Up in West Central Illinois”. Visit www.HolidayForKids.org and get in on the Auction action! To learn more, call 217-243-3821 or in Adams County, call 217-223-5452 or visit our website at www.bbbswci.org

December : Quincy Notre Dame (QND) Band and Parochial Music Organization (PMO) Band Concert, QND, 1400 South 11th, 7:30 p.m. 223-2479.

December : German Village Society St. Nikolas Dinner, Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 630 York, 6-9 p.m., 228-1193.

December : QND/Parochial Music Organization Bands Christmas Concert, QND Gym, 1400 S 11th, 7:30pm, 223-2479.

December - : Quincy Community Theatre presents Miracle on 34th Street. For reservations call 222-3209.

December : QU Women's Basketball vs Maryville - 5:15p.m.

December : QU Men's Basketball vs Maryville - 7:30 p.m.

December : Holiday Parade, Santa arrives in the Historic Quincy Business District, 228-8696

December : Gardner Museum of Architecture & Design will have Members & Families opening of the museum at Christmas from 1-4pm and see the Gingerbread Houses made on Nov 28. Houses go home with their owners that evening. Santa will be upstairs to hear the wishes of little ones that evening.

December : Blessed Sacrament Holiday Bazaar, to be held at Knights of Columbus, 700 S 36th, 9a.m.- 3p.m. Arts, Crafts, Handmade Items, Jewelry, Bake Sale, Raffle, Kids Corner, Vintage Items, Food Available.

December : QU Women's Basketball vs Missouri S&T - 1:00 p.m.

December : QU Men's Basketball vs Missouri S&T - 3:00 p.m.

December : Christmas at the Mill, Golden Historical Society, 10a.m. - 6p.m., 217-696-2719

December : Great River Artisans Holiday Show & Sale, Women's City Club, 1550 Maine, Quincy, 10a.m.-4p.m. www.greatriverartisans.org

December : St Nicholas Eve Celebration for Children, Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine, 6-7pm, 224-7669

December & Ohio Street Originals Christmas Open House, 1001 Ohio, Saturday from 9a.m. - 5p.m., Sunday 11a.m. - 3p.m., www.itswhat.com 222-5003

December & : 18th Annual Holiday Concert and Desserts Buffets presented by JWCC Fine Arts Department. Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium, Heath Center, 48th & Harrison, Quincy. Three performances: Sat., Dec 5th @ 7:00 pm, Sun., Dec. 6th @ 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Website: www.jwcc.edu/instruct/finearts/ for ticket information.

December & :Quincy University Choir Concert, QU Chapel, Dec. 5 @ 7:30p.m., Dec. 6 @ 2p.m. 228-5432 ext 3160.

December : Big River Harmonizers, 43rd Annual Sinspiration with local youth chorus, Emerson Community Center, 13th & Washington St, 2:00p.m. 224-2444.

December : Baldwin Winter Instrumental Concert, Baldwin Gym, 20th & Maine, 2P.m., 224-3774.

December : Sunday Music Series, Early Music Consort, First Union Congregational Church, 105 N 12th, 4pm, 228-2866.

December : QND Christmas Choir Concert at 7:00p.m. at St Peter Church, 2600 Maine. 223-2479

December: QU Men's Basketball vs Oakland City - 7:30 p.m.

December : Visit with Mrs. Claus at 6:30 pm for ages 3 - 8 at Emerson Community Center, 1310 Washington, Quincy. Cost $5 which includes decorating cookies. RSVP by December 1, call 223-7703. Sponsored by the Quincy Park District.

December : QU Women's Basketball vs Missouri-St Louis @ St Louis - 7p.m.

December : Visit with Mrs. Claus at 6:00 pm or 7:15 pm for ages 3 - 8 at Emerson Community Center, 1310 Washington, Quincy. Cost $5 which includes decorating cookies. RSVP by December 1, call 223-7703. Sponsored by the Quincy Park District.

December : Alzheimer's Association Presenting Nuts & Bolts of Alzheimer’s Disease.The Quincy Area Branch Alzheimer's Association will host a day long program about Alzheimer’s disease that will let caregivers pick and choose from up to eight 30-minute sessions designed to improve their knowledge and care giving skills.
Entitled, “Nuts and Bolts, the Hardware of Alzheimer’s Disease,” the program will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York Street. It is free and open to the public and is funded, in part, by the West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging.

The program includes eight 30-minute sessions and individuals can attend as many sessions as they prefer. They are:
Activities 9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Behaviors 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.
Communication 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Chapter Services 11:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Questions & Answers on AD 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Safety 1:15 – 1:45 a.m.
Support Group 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Caregiver Support 2:45 – 3:15 p.m.

Registration is required. Individuals can also register for Medic Alert + Safe Return, a 24-hour emergency response system for wandering and medical emergencies. Individuals should bring a list of their loved one’s medications including prescribed dosages and a recent headshot photograph. Staff will be available to take photographs if needed. Grant funding through Dot Foods is available to cover the $49.95 fee. Individuals and families can also schedule an appointment for a Care Consultation that day by calling the Quincy Area Branch at 228-1111.

December : Breakfast with Santa for ages 12 and under at the Emerson Community Center, 1310 Washington, Quincy. Pick your time 9 - 10am or 10:30 -11:30am. Cost is $2 which includes donuts & juice. RSVP at 223-7703.

December : Quincy Symphony Orchestra & Choral Concert, Christmas Gloria, 7:30p.m. at Salem Evangelical Church, 435 S 9th. 222-2856. www.qsoa.org

December : St Francis Parish Christmas Bazaar, 18th & College, 9a.m. - 2p.m. Lunch served 11am - 1pm. FREE Admission

December : Come to the Oakley-Lindsay Center of a casual fun-filled evening of dueling pianos and dinner from 7 - 11p.m. Advance tickets $25, at the door $30.Call 223-1000 for more information.

December & : A John Wood Christmas at John Wood Mansion, presented by the Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County, 425 S 12th, 5 - 7p.m., 222-1835. www.adamscohistory.org

December : QHS Vespers, held at QHS at 2pm and 7pm. Cost is $5 adults, $4 students. 224-3774

December : Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine, will open for the holidays. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 1 - 5p.m. Admission is $3 for adults & $2 for children. For more information call 224-7669.

December : Quincy Preserves Christmas Candlelight Tour, Tour of Quincy’s private homes of architectural or historical significance, decorated in full Christmas splendor. 4p.m. - 8p.m., $8 in advance/$10 at door. (217) 228-3165.

December :There will be no December TRIAD Meeting due to the TRIAD sponsoring the Senior Light Tour which was December 1st & 2nd this year

December : Special population Christmas dinner/dance at the Oakley Lindsay Center from 6 - 9pm. Cost $2/per person, ages 6 & under are free. RSVP by December 1, 223-7703. Sponsored by the Quincy Park District.

December : Diabetes will be the featured topic at the Alzheimer's Association “Third Tuesday’s Topics” a lunch and learn series in Pike County, to be held Tuesday, December 15th, beginning at 11:45 a.m. at The Crossroads Center, 125 West Jefferson, Pittsfield. Judy Sweeting, R.N., Diabetes Program Coordinator with the Pike County Health Department, will be the guest speaker. The program is open to the public and a free lunch is included. Registrations are required by calling the Quincy Area Branch Alzheimer's Association at 228-1111.

December : Cooks Night Off helps support the Meals on Wheels Program while allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal at a reasonable price. Every third Thursday throughout 2009 from 4 -6p.m. Meals Plus for Seniors will offer eat-in, carry-out or drive through (on north side of building) meals for $6 each. Those who choose to eat at the Senior Center, 639 York, will receive a complimentary beverage with their meal. All meals include an Entree', starch, vegetable, bread and dessert. Tickets are available at the Senior Center or please, just join us for a scrumptious meal that will benefit others! Take the night off!!! For more information call 224-5031 or 1-800-252-9027.

December : Quincy Junior High Christmas Musicale, 14th & Maine, 7:15 p.m., 224-3774

December - : Quincy Community Theatre presents The Nutcracker at 8p.m., Sunday matinee 2 p.m. Call 222-3209.

December : QU Men's Basketball will host the annual Quincy/Subway Holiday Classic vs Truman State - 5p.m

December : QU Men's Basketball will host the annual Quincy/Subway Holiday Classic vs TBD - 5p.m.

December : Quincy Park Band Christmas Concert, Baldwin Intermediate School Theatre, 3000 Maine, 4:00p.m., 224-3199.

December : 79th Beaux Arts Ball, sponsored by the Quincy Art Center, will be held at the Oakley Lindsay Center, Civic Center Plaza, 7pm - 11p.m. Pagent begins at 8pm. Cost $15 in advance $20 at the door, 222-5900.

December : Last day to see "Gardner Denver - 150 Years of Industrial Innovation" and The Gardner Family Mansions at the Gardner Museum, 322 Maine.

December & : A John Wood Christmas at John Wood Mansion, presented by the Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County, 425 S 12th, 5 - 7p.m., 222-1835. www.adamscohistory.org

December : Last day to see "Gardner Denver - 150 Years of Industrial Innovation" and The Gardner Family Mansions.

December : Quincy area residents can attend an Alzheimer’s disease support group meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Alzheimer's Association Quincy Area Branch Office. The office is located at the Senior Center, 639 York Street, Room 200. Through participation in the support group, family and friends are able to network and exchange information and ideas as they meet the challenges of dealing with dementia. The meeting is open to the public. Co-facilitators are Ruth Ann Scott and Marilyn Griffin who both cared for their husbands who had the disease. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at 228-1111 or log on to their website at www.alz.org/illinoiscentral for more information.

December : QU Men's Basketball vs Robert Morris - 7:30 p.m.

January - 2011 top of page

January 1: Happy New Year!

January : QU Women's Basketball vs Indianapolis @ Indianapolis IN 12 p.m.

January : QU Men's Basketball vs Indianapolis @ Indianapolis IN - 2:15p.m.

January : QU Women's Basketball vs Northern Kentucky @ Highland Heights KY - 4:30p.m.

January : QU Men's Basketball vs Northern KY @ Highland Heights KY - 6:30p.m.

January : QU Women's Basketball vs Lewis - 5:15p.m.

January : QU Men's Basketball vs Lewis - 7:30p.m.

January : Music Matters classes begin, Family Music for Babies or Sleepy Time Babies, 221-0696; Family Music for Toddlers & Cycle of the Seasons, 223-2536. www.quincymusicmatters.com

January : QU Women's Basketball vs Missouri Western @ St Joseph MO - 5:30p.m.

January : QU Women's Basketball vs Missouri St Louis - 5:15p.m.

January : QU Men's Basketball vs Missouri St Louis - 7:30p.m.

January : Quincy Junior High School Instrumental Concert, 14th & Maine, 7:15p.m., 223-3774.

January : Ursa Lions Club 53rd annual Pork A Rama 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will once again be held at Unity High School in Mendon, Illinois. Adult tickets in advance are $7.50 or $8.00 at the door. Children 5 to 11 are $4.00 in advance or $4.50 at the door.

January : The Central Illinois Chapter Alzheimer's Association will offer a program exclusively for men, entitled Men As Caregivers, Saturday, January 16th, 9:00 a.m. – Noon at the Quincy Senior Center, 639 York Street. Registration is from 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. “This program will provide men the opportunity to learn and obtain tools to help them manage their untraditional role as caregivers for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease,” said Janet Veach, Director of Chapter Public Relations and the Quincy Area. “Most men have grown up in a culture in which females have been the primary caregivers and often do not feel adequately prepared for this new responsibility.” The program will be presented by Keith A. Grossman, Director of Assisted Living for Lutheran Hillside Village of Peoria. The program is free but registration is required by calling the Quincy Branch at 228-1111. www.alz.org/illinoiscentral.

January : QU Women's Basketball vs Southern Indiana @ Evansville IN - 1p.m.

January : QU Men's Basketball vs Southern Indiana @ Evansville IN - 3:15p.m.

January : QU Women's Basketball vs Wisconsin-Parkside @ Kenosha WI - 5:30p.m.

January : QU Men's Basketball vs Wisconsin-Parkside @ Kenosha WI - 7:30p.m.

January :Monthly TRIAD (The Right Information And Direction) meeting will be held from 1 - 2p.m. at the Quincy Senior Center classrooms, 639 York. TRIAD is Seniors and Law Enforcement working together. Erin Ruebbelke who is a Program Specialist with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office in Springfield, IL, will speak on What the IL Attorney General’s Office does for Seniors, on Scams and on the IL State TRIAD. Feel free to bring any scam information you received and we will discuss it. Snacks, Coffee, and Tea will be provided. Contact QPD ESO Detective Thomas Liesen at tliesen@quincyil.gov or call 217-223-7904 ext. 104

January : Dealing with Behaviors will be the featured topic at the Alzheimer's Association “Third Tuesday’s Topics” a lunch and learn series in Pike County, beginning at 11:45 a.m. at The Crossroads Center, 125 West Jefferson, Pittsfield. Program Specialist Amy Voss will present techniques on how to respond when dementia causes unpredictable behaviors. “Alzheimer’s disease can cause a person to act in different and unpredictable ways. Some individuals become anxious or aggressive. Others repeat certain questions or gestures and many individuals misinterpret what they hear,” said Voss. “These types of reactions can lead to misunderstanding, frustration and tension, particularly between the person with dementia and the caregiver. It is important to understand that the person is not acting that way intentionally.” The program is open to the public and a free lunch is included. Registrations are required by calling the Quincy Area Branch Alzheimer's Association at 228-1111. www.alz.org/illinoiscentral.

January : QU Women's Basketball vs Drury @ Springfield MO 6p.m.

January : QU Men's Basketball vs Drury @ Springfield MO 7:30p.m.

January : QU Women's Basketball vs Rockhurst @ Kansas City MO - 1p.m.

January : QU Men's Basketball vs Rockhurst @ Kansas City MO - 3:15p.m.

January : Quincy Conservatory/ISMTA 16th Annual Piano Ensemble Festival, Quincy Junior High Morrison Theater, 7:30p.m., 223-0669.

January : Carol Mathieson and Friends, Sunday Music Series, Unitarian Church, 1479 Hampshire, 4p.m., 228-2866.

January : Quincy Senior High Concert Band, 7pm,QHS Band & 9th Grade Band, TBA, 224-3774.

January : The Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County and the Quincy Public Library are collaborating to present Mary in January! A Mary Astor film will be presented as a tribute to the local girl who made good in Hollywood. Yes, Lucille Langhanke, other wise known as Mary Astor, hails from Quincy. The presentation is free of charge & will begin at 2p.m. at the meeting room of the Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey. For further information call 222-1835 or visit www.adamscohistory.org

January : It's Girl Scout Cookie Time. Girl Scouts are selling in the community. Please visit the following website www.girlscouts-gsci.org; Delivery is from March 2 - 17.

January : Quincy area residents can attend an Alzheimer’s disease support group meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Alzheimer's Association Quincy Area Branch Office. The office is located at the Senior Center, 639 York Street, Room 200. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at 228-1111 or log on to their website at www.alz.org/illinoiscentral for more information.

January : Public Invited to Attend Legislative Breakfast Hosted by Quincy Area Branch Alzheimer's Association. Protecting and maintaining Medicaid access for persons with Alzheimer’s disease is one of three priorities to be examined at a Legislative Breakfast to be held Tuesday, January 26th, at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York Street. The breakfast begins at 9:00 a.m. Representatives of the 47h Legislative District. Senator John Sullivan (D), Rep. Jil Tracy (R), and Richard Myers (R) will be attending the breakfast. For more information or to make reservations, please contact the Quincy Area Branch at 228-1111.

January : Great River Watercolor Society meets, Quincy University Gray Gallery, 4:30pm, 228-5267.

January : QU Women's Basketball vs Bellarmine - 5:15p.m.

January : QU Men's Basketball vs Bellarmine - 7:30p.m.

January : Alzheimer's Association Fundraiser of the Big Bang Live Dueling Pianos to be held 7pm. at Backwaters, Front & Hampshire. Tickets are $20 per person in advance & can be purchased at the Quincy Family Senior & Resource Center, 639 York, room 200, from 9am -5pm daily or $25 per person at the door. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at 228-1111 or log on to their website at www.alz.org/illinoiscentral for more information

January : Y101 Bridal Expo at the Ambiance from noon - 3p.m. Free admission.

January : QU Women's Basketball vs KY Wesleyan - 1p.m.

January : QU Men's Basketball vs KY Wesleyan - 3:15p.m.

January : St Francis Boy Scout Soup Supper from 4 -7pm at 17th & College.

January : RV & Camping Show. Saturday from 9am - 8pm & Sunday from 10am - 6:30pm at the Oakley-Lindsay Center

January : POSTPONED - A new date will be announced. Quincy Civic Music Association presentation of Melissa Citro, Operatic Soprano, & accompanist, held at St John's Episcopal Church, 7th & Hampshire, 2:00 p.m., 224-5499. Tickets at the door are $17. www.quincycivicmusic.org

February : QU Women's Basketball vs IL Springfield 5:15p.m.

February : QU Men's Basketball vs IL Springfield 7:30p.m.

February -: Quincy Community Student Theatre Musical presents Disney's Gepetto & Son, 300 Civic Center Plaza. Show times are 8p.m on Thursday, Friday & Saturday & 2 p.m. on Sunday. For more information call 222-3209.

February : Alzheimer's Association presents Free Monthly Lunch & Lecture Series for Caregivers. Program will be on Advice For Depression in the Elderly presented by Ken Foster, Licensed Counselor, at the Quincy Senior Center, 639 York. Lunch will be served at 11:45a.m. and the one-hour program will begin at noon. Reservations are required by Tuesday prior to the program. There will also be free respite care available through the Adult Day Care Center at the Senior Center.Call the Alzheimer’s Association at 228-1111 or log on to their website at www.alz.org/illinoiscentral for more information

February : QU Women's Basketball vs St Joseph - 1p.m.

February : QU Men's Basketball vs St Joseph - 3:15p.m.www.quincycivicmusic.org