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., Closed during February & March reopens April 10. 224-7669. Admission is just $3 for adults & $2 for children age five & up.

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.

April 22 through December: Gardner Museum of Artichitecture and Design, 332 Maine, open Thursday - Saturday, from 1-4p.m, 224-6873.

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

May through October: Enjoy the Adams Co. Olde Tyme Association events held on the first Sunday of each month from May thru October from 1-5pm. Open to the public. Mendon, IL on Hwy 336, 2 1/2 miles South of the Adams Co. Fairgrounds. For more information contact 217-222-8130. May 3rd events include the Lug Nut Classic Car Show, and rug weaving lesson by Diane Rigsbee.

May 13 - October 30: Quincy Mall's Locally Grown Farmer’s Market, Northeast Parking Lot. The Locally-Grown Market occurs every Tuesday & Thursday from 3pm-6pm. Fresh produce, baked goods, and crafts all homegrown or homemade.

May 15 - October 30: Uptown Farmer’s Market, Tuesdays and Saturdays 7a.m.- 1pm. Fresh produce, baked goods, and crafts all homegrown or homemade. Held in Washington Park, Quincy.

May 28 - July 9: Quincy Art Center presents Mississippi River Art. Visit the exhibit from Tuesday through Friday form noon - 4pm and Saturday & Sunday from 1 - 4pm. Cost $3 for adults & $1 for seniors, students, & children. For more information contact Julie Nelson at 223-5900.

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

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.

July through August: 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.

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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September 1: United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is Buffalo Wild Wings , 6124 Broadway. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

September 2: Annual Memory Walk for the Quincy Area Alzheimer's Association. Clat Adams Park will be the site of the 14th Annual Memory Walk with registration beginning at 5:00p.m. The walk begins at 6:00. Individuals and teams who preregister by August 20th will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Gas card. The Quincy Branch will have a preregistration table Friday, August 20th, at The Butcher Block, from 11:00 – 2:00 p.m. and individuals who register that day will qualify for the drawing.

The Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk is an empowering event that gives participants an opportunity to be Champions by taking action and raising funds to fight Alzheimer’s. In addition to the 1.5 mile or 3 mile walk, participants will enjoy a free picnic, compliments of County Market, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Master of Ceremonies will be Y101 personality Jeff Dorsey; Guest speaker for the event will be Signe Oakley.

Presenting Sponsor is Good Samaritan Home of Quincy; Major Sponsors include Blessing Hospital, Gardner Denver, Inc., Knapheide Mfg.; St. Vincent’s Home, and Sunset Home. Prizes will be awarded to individuals raising the most money, the team raising the most money, oldest and youngest walker, and to the top raising nursing home.

Walkers can purchase a 4” mum for $5 in honor or in memory of a loved one. Mums will be displayed at the walk.

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 2: United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is Cafe' J, 1400 N 30th Street. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

September 3 : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is Railroad Park Eatery, 124 E State, Camp Point IL. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

September 3: Alzheimer's Association presents Free Monthly Lunch & Lecture Series for Caregivers. Program will be on Dialogue on Diabetes presented by Loretta Musholt, R.N., Certified Diabetic Educator with Blessing Hospital 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. Advance registration is required for respite care. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at 228-1111 or log on to their website at www.alz.org/illinoiscentral for more information.

September 3-5: 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 4: Gardner Museum Walking tour from 10-noon. The walking tour will begin at 7th & Adams.Tour goers will learn about St. Mary’s church and its environs. This part of Quincy’s southend German Historic District is very important to Quincy’s history. Cost is $5 per person, members of the museum are free. Reservations are not required, just show up a few minutes before 10 a.m. The tours take place rain or shine, unless there is lightening. Occasionally building owners open their structure for everyone to tour, so the ability climb stairs is required. For information call 224-6873.

September 9: Senior End of Summer Dance held at the Quincy Senior & Family Resource Activity Center, 639 York, 7- 10pm, sponsored by the Adams Council for Senior Citizens. Cost $4 per person

September 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct 7 & 14:The Alzheimer’s Association – Quincy Area Branch is looking for individuals in their 40’s and older and healthy seniors to participate in a new healthy aging program, “Train Your Brain,” to begin September 9th. The six-week program will meet Thursdays, Sept. 9th – Oct. 14th, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm, at the Quincy Senior & Family Resource Center, 639 York Street.Each week will feature a brain related topic and a guest speaker.
They are:
Sept. 9: Now What Was I Saying? A public health and education program that teaches participants steps they can take now to make brain health one of the overall goals of the healthy aging process. Presented by Alisha Dault, Patient and Family Services Coordinator, Alzheimer’s Association – Central Illinois Chapter, Peoria
Sept. 16: The Importance of Socialization, presented by Johanna Voss, Wellness Director, Quincy Family YMCA; and Marilyn Schroeder and Kathie Clark, Quincy Area Branch Board Members and Community Socializers.
Sept. 23: Physical Activity and Exercise keep the Brain Alert. Presented by Jamie Veach, CEO, Hoerner YMCA, Keokuk, and Susan Asher, Owner, Thyme-Out Tea Parties.
Sept. 30: How Diet Affects the Brain, presented by Lucy Crane, Registered Dietician, Quincy Medical Group
Oct. 7: Managing Stress and Memory Techniques, presented by Ken Foster, M.S.W.
Oct. 14: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and Graduation Party!
Cost for the program is $30 per person. Participants will receive the Big Brain Puzzle Book, handouts for each session, and a certificate upon completion. Registration is required by Sept. 8th by calling 228-1111.

September 10: Blues in the District featuring Larry McCray, Washington Park, 5th & Maine, 5-9p.m.

September 10 & 11: The Quincy Exchange Club is hosting the Annual Illinois State Championship "Smoke On The River" Bar-B-Que Contest. The event takes place at Kesler Park on the Quincy Riverfront from 5pm -11 pm. Friday and 10am on Saturday, the best bar-b-q chefs in the Midwest get the grills hot in the competition sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society - all for a cash purse of $1,000 - and a chance to advance to the American Royal in Kansas City. There are plenty of fun activities for the entire family and you'll hear from some of the best blues bands in the land playing until late in the night. Wrist bands are available for $10, which allow the holder to sample barbecue and vote for the People's Choice Award. For information visit www.smokeontheriver.net or email mdillman5905@sbcglobal.net

September 11: 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 Don Smith Orchestra. RSVP by calling the Quincy Park District 223-7703 or register online at www.quincyparkdistrict.com

September 11: United Way's Annual Pancake & Sausage Breakfast to be held at the County Market, 24th & Spring from 7:30a.m. - 11:00a.m. Free Will donation.

September 11 & 12: 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 11 & 25: 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 12: Tri-State Lugnuts Car Show to be held at the Illinois Veterans' Home from 9 - 3p.m.

September 16: Individuals in the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers are invited to participate in the monthly meeting of Memory Café, to be held from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York Street. The program is sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. Disease, caregiver and support information can be found by visiting the agency website at www.alz.org/illinoiscentral

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 18: Early Tin Duster's Summer Cruise nights to be held from 4 - 8pm at Sam's Club, 53rd & Broadway. Come join us for food & fun. All proceeds from this event go to Camp Callahan. All vehicles are welcome!

September 18: The YWCA Quincy is pleased to partner with the Quincy Human Rights Commission on the 4th Annual Cultural Festival Saturday, from 11:00 to 6:00 pm. The festival will take place at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom Plaza at Quincy City Hall and will feature live music from a variety of local artists including Ben Bumbry and the Messengers as well as Blue Grass, Gospel, Rock and Rap styles. Ignacio Aguiano will provide Latin dance lessons and a brief history of the traditional dances of Mexico. Local artists will demonstrate henna painting and sushi making, while presentations on Japanese and Iranian culture will take place in the exhibit area. Multi-media displays from the New Philadelphia project will compliment the Quincy African-American Heritage exhibit. A selection of ethnic cuisines from the Soul Food to Greek, Bosnian to Indian and other specialty items will be available from local vendors. Kids will enjoy the Art Corner and Bounce House. Call 257-5193 for more information. The event is free and open to the public. Everyone is Welcome & Bring your lawn chair. Come & have a great time.

September 18: Taste of Home Cooking School is coming to the Carthage Illini West High School. Doors open and Vendors begin at 3. Show starts at 6-8. Cost is $12 general admission or $10 for guests 65 or older. Tickets can be mail ordered by calling 217-357-2149. Gift bags to ticket holders, door prizes, Vendor discounts, pre-show entertainment and live cooking demonstrations will only be the beginning of your fun filled evening!

September 19: 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. The festival on Quincy’s riverfront features the Family Fun Zone, with hands-on art activities for children and three stages of entertainment. The event also includes over 100 booths of artists, crafters, arts organizations and local groups. Tasty treats from a variety of food vendors will be on hand. Free. For more information or to register for booth space call 222-3432.

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

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 24th at 8:00a.m. with lunch, golf, raffle and an awards ceremony. Proceeds to benefit The Arthritis Foundation. 228-3208.

September 24 - 26: QU Homecoming. 222-8020

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

September 25: Folk Life Festival, at the Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine, from noon - 5p.m. Admission is only $1. Many activities & food available. 224-7669

September 25: St Peter Church Parish Palooza, 2600 Maine, 222-3155.

September 25:City Wide Clean Up from 6a.m.- 6p.m. at Front & Delaware. Quincy residents only.

September 25: St Johns Anglican Church Annual BBQ Blast from noon - 6p.m., 3728 Payson Road. Admission $3. 222-3241

September 25: He Knows My Name is CareNet Pregnancy's Walk for Life theme. This will be one of their key fundraisers this year. It will take place at 9:00am at Bob Mays Park.

September 27: 25th 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.

September 28: Free Concert from 7pm - 9pm at the QU Pepsi Arena. Nationally recognized singer Steve Angrisano. Angrisano's appearance is part of St Francis Parish's 150th Anniversary celebration.

September 30, October 1, 2, 3: 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

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October 1, 2, 3: 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 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.

October 2: Mutt Strut. 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 2: Quincy Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert, Jennet Ingle, Obeo, Morrison Theater, 14th & Maine, 7:30p.m., 222-2856.

October 7: Quincy Civic Music Association presentation of The Chamber Orchestra Kremlin, held at St John's Episcopal Church, 7th & Hampshire, 7:30 p.m., 224-5499. Tickets at the door are $17. www.quincycivicmusic.org

October 9: Candlelight Dinner & Concert, Unitarian Church of Quincy, 1479 Kentucky, 6pm. Reservations are available for the reception and dinner at $25.00 per person. Seating is limited. The concert will follow the dinner, and is open to the public; a free-will donation is suggested. Featuring: Patrick James Ballard Acoustic Guitar. Please contact Judy Adams; email: judyadams1122@comcast.net -- or by phone at: 217.430.1884 -- for reservations.

October 9: 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 10/10. Proceeds benefit underprivileged area children in memory of Samantha Otte. For more information call 217-257-9451 or go to www.thesammyfund.com

October 10: 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 10: 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 3rd. www.quincyhomebuilders.com

October 11: Tri-State Lugnuts Cruise Night to be held at County Market, 48th & Broadway, at 6:30p.m. weather permitting.

October 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 14: QND Homecoming Parade & Pep Rally, 7:00. 223-2479

October 14: Senior Fall Dance held at the Quincy Senior & Family Resource Activity Center, 639 York, 7- 10pm, sponsored by the Adams Council for Senior Citizens. Cost $4 per person

October 14: 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 16: 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 16: Babysitting training course for youth ages 11 and older sponsored by the Quincy Park District & the American Red Cross. To be held at the American Red Cross, 3000 N 23rd St, from 9am - 4pm. 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 Wednesday before class -- Quincy Park District, 1310 Washington; (217) 223-7703; www.quincyparkdistrict.com. NO walk in's will be accepted.

October 16: Quincy Preserves Annual Behind Closed Doors Architectural Tour. Tour seven of Quincy’s private homes & one school of architectural and/or historical significance. 4p.m. - 8p.m., $8 Advance/$10 Door. For more information call 222-3432 or check it out on the web Quincy Preserves.org

October 16: Vermont Street Methodist Holiday Bazaar, 818 Vermont, 9a.m.-2p.m. We will feature a silent auction, fall and Christmas crafts, hand make quilts, homemade apple butter, Coffee Shoppe, Food booth, and traditional homemade luncheon from 11am-1pm consisting of hamloaf, AuGratin potatoes, choice of salads, homemade roll, choice of desserts and coffee, tea, or water. A new item this year will be peel off package labels in 7 various designs. When a design is chosen, it will be printed on the spot. There are 30 different designs on a page for $1.00.

October 16: Collver Family Winery Mystery Dinner Theater "Slay It Again Sam" in Barry IL. Call 217-335-3279 for information and tickets.

October 16: 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 16: The Golden Historical Society Fall Mystery Theater at the Prairie Mills Windmill, Golden. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Feature: Murder at the Juice Point. Cost per person $18. Contact Lisa Miller at 217-938-4305 for reservations & questions.

October 16 & 17: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 16 & 17: 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 16 & 17:Quincy Community Theatre presents Dave Thomas' World of Magic. 7:30 showtime. 2:00 on Sunday. Call 222-3209 or www.1qct.org

October 17: 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 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 21: 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 21: 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 21: Think Pink in the District, 5k Run/Walk. For more information go to www.downtownquincy.com

October 21: Quincy Junior High Choral Concert, 7:15pm, 224-3774

October 22: Triwizard Teen Tournament & Dance, 7:00p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Enter the Enchanted Maze at the Triwizard Teen Tournament and Dance in the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center at 639 York. Come to the front door of the Senior Center- Headless Harry will guide you to the maze.Teens will be sorted into schools and compete for the winning school. Prizes will be awarded the champions in each school. Negotiate the maze and get your picture taken with the Triwizard Cup. Hogwarts will vie with Durmstrang and Beauxbatons for the Dance like a Hippogrip Dance Contest, the Underwater Wizardry Waltz Contest and the Grab the Golden Egg Challenge. Teens are invited to reenter the world of Harry Potter at this Ghostly Hallows Happening as we look forward to the final movie conclusion of the Harry Potter series. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Mayhem to begin at 7:00. Contact: Deborah Riddell - 223-1309 ext. 223

October 25: 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 29: Jack-O-Lantern Jambore, Quincy PublicLibrary, 526 Jersey, 10a.m., 223-1309 ext 220.

October 29: Malloween, Quincy Mall 33rd & Broadway, beginning at 5:30p.m. - 6:30p.m.. Costume contest at 6:45p.m. Come to the Quincy Mall for a safe evening of trick-or-treating and fun. 223-8713

October 30 : 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.

October 30: Old Fashioned Family Halloween Party, Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine Street, 6-8p.m., 224-7669

 

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

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 : 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.

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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: QND 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 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.

November 5: German Village Society Annual German Dinner, Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York, 6-9pm, 228-1193. Cost $25 per person.

November 6: Quincy Veterans Parade at 10:00a.m. from 12th & Maine to 5th & Maine. IL Vets Home from 1 - 1:45p.m.

November 6: Quincy Civic Music Association presentation of Sones de Mexico, held at St John's Episcopal Church, 7th & Hampshire, 7:30 p.m., 224-5499. Tickets at the door are $17. www.quincycivicmusic.org

November 10-14: QHS Musical, 3322 Maine, 7:30 pm. November 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults & $10 for students. 224-3774

November 11: Senior Thanksgiving Dance held at the Quincy Senior & Family Resource Activity Center, 639 York, 7- 10pm, sponsored by the Adams Council for Senior Citizens. Cost $4 per person

November 13: 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: Bobby Remack Band. RSVP by calling the Quincy Park District 223-7703 or register online at www.quincyparkdistrict.com

November 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.

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

 

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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : "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 8: Quincy Civic Music Association presentation of Christmas from Dublin starring The Three Irish Tenors, held at Morrison Theater, 14th & Maine, 7:30 p.m., 224-5499. Tickets at the door are $17. www.quincycivicmusic.org

December 9: Senior Christmas Dance held at the Quincy Senior & Family Resource Activity Center, 639 York, 7- 10pm, sponsored by the Adams Council for Senior Citizens. Cost $4 per person

December 12: 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) 222-3432.

December 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.

 

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 :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 : 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.

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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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

February : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

February : 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 : 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 -: 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 : 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 : Quincy Area Branch Alzheimer’s Association presents Trivia Night. The event will be held at the Quincy University Hall of Fame Room, 20th & Oak. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.; questions begin at 7:00 p.m.Cost is $20 per person with eight people to a team or table. Teams who do not have eight people will be combined with other team players. Trivia will include a variety of subjects. The winning team will receive individual prizes and their entry fee returned. Soda and light snacks will be provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own adult beverages and snacks and food spreads of any sort. Individuals who attended the agency’s January 29th Big Bang Dueling Pianos can register for $15 per person. To reserve your ticket or for more information, please contact Ashley Voss at Ashley.Voss@alz.org or call the Quincy Area Branch at 228.1111. Proceeds will fund educational programs and services for Quincy area residents dealing with Alzheimer’s disease.

February : Underground Railroad Facts and Lore in Payson, Illinois. The Gardner Museum of Architecture and Design invites everyone learn about the underground railroad in Payson, Illinois and surrounding areas at the museum, 332 Maine, on Sunday, February 28 at 2 p.m. The presentation is free for members of the museum and $5 for non-members. This is the third in a series of tours or presentations about the Underground Railroad in conjunction with Black History Month. Some of Payson’s citizens were sympathetic to the plight of the abolitionists in their efforts to guide slaves to freedom. The Payson Congregational Church was instrumental in the story and many of its members were involved. The presentation will feature photographs and drawings of a few of the buildings and individuals involved in the underground railroad. There will also be a map and information about the sites so that individuals can check them out at their leisure following the presentation. Members of Ruth Deters family will be on hand to talk about her findings and her book will be for sale following the presentation. Reservations are requested after the 2009 large turn out so that enough seating is provided. Please call the museum at 217-224-6873 or email gmuseum@yahoo.com.

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

February : Quincy University Symphonic Band Concert will be held at 7:30p.m. in the auditorium on the QU North Campus, 18th & Seminary Road. The concert is FREE to the public. For more information contact Christine Beason at 228-5432 x 3158.

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

March 1: Quincy Civic Music Association presentation of Angele Dubeau and La Pieta, held at St John's Episcopal Church, 7th & Hampshire, 2:00 p.m., 224-5499. Tickets at the door are $17. www.quincycivicmusic.org

March : Alzheimer's Association presents Free Monthly Lunch & Lecture Series for Caregivers. Program will be on Get Up and Move presented by Joanna Voss, 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 &: 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 - : QU Men's Basketball GLVC Torunament @ Evansville IN - TBA

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

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

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

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

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

March : 61st Annual St Patrick's Day Dinner held at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 700 S 36th, 11am - 7pm. Adults $8, Children 6 - 12 $3, $22 per Family.228-9360

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

March : Sunday Music Series, Saxophone Concert, First Union Congregational Church, 105 N 12th , 4p.m., 224-5269.

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

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

March , : Reserve your seat for the 18th Annual Windmill Follies Dinner. This years performance Natalie Needs a Nightie. Seating will begin one hour before show time. Reservations may be made by calling 696-4678. Tickets are $25. www.goldenwindmill.org

March : Sign up by March 15 for the Trivia Night Fund Raiser for the QU Women's Volleyball Team to be held at the Hall of Fame Room on March 27, at 5:00pm. Sign up by email to Shayla Chalker at chalksh@quincy.edu or call 641-751-9554 Cost is $25 per person on $200 for a table of 8. Siletnt Auction also will be held between rounds.

March : 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 : “What Every Veteran and Spouse Should Know” 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 at 11:45 a.m., at The Crossroads Center, 125 West Jefferson, Pittsfield.Guest speaker will be Lauralee Treece, Morgan County Veterans Services Officer. She will be discussing Veterans’ benefits.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.

March : 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 : 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 & : 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 : 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 217-224-2494 or email altrusatrivia@hotmail.com

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

March: 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 : The World Famous Dancing Lipizzaner Stallions at the Oakley Lindsay Civic Center at 7:30p.m. All seats only $17.50. For more information call 223-1000.

March : Alzheimer's Advocacy Day
8:30 a.m. Meet at the public parking lot at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York Street. The Quincy Area Branch will provide transportation to Springfield.
11:00 a.m. Stratton Building, Room 413, 301 S. Second, Springfield, program and box lunch
1:00 p.m. Visit State representatives as a group at State Capitol
4:00 p.m. Arrive back in Quincy
Individuals must register by contacting the Quincy Area Branch at 217.228.1111. www.alz.org/illinoiscentral

March : The World Famous Dancing Lipizzaner Stallions at the Oakley Lindsay Civic Center at 4:00p.m. & 7:30p.m. All seats only $17.50. For more information call 223-1000.

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

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

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

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

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

March: Miss Quincy Pageantto be held at the Oakley Lindsay Center. For more information call 223-1000.

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

March : Trivia Night Fund Raiser for the QU Women's Volleyball Team to be held at the Hall of Fame Room at 5:00pm. Cost is $25 per person on $200 for a table of 8. Siletnt Auction also will be held between rounds. Sign up by March 15 by email to Shayla Chalker at chalksh@quincy.edu or call 641-751-9554.

March : Quincy Area Youth Chorus Spring Concert, Trinity United Church of Christ, 2020 S 24th, 3p.m., $2 general admission, 18 & under FREE.

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

March : Pork Chop Dinner from 11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. At the Ursa Christian Church. Adults are $8.00 & children ages 5 - 10 are $4. Carry out available.

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

March: 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.

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April 1 : Quincy Civic Music Association presentation of Pianist Teresa Walters, held at St John's Espiscopal Church, 7th & Hampshire, 7:30 p.m., 224-5499. Tickets at the door are $17. www.quincycivicmusic.org

April : Haven’t registered your Bowl for Kids’ Sake team yet? It’s not too late! 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!! Bowling will be May 7 & 8 at the Casino.

April : 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 : “Tools for the Caregiver – Family Moments” to be held from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York. The annual program is co-sponsored by the Quincy Area Branch Alzheimer's Association and Blessing Hospital. It is free and open to the public. Dealing with Alzheimer’s disease can be as difficult for family members as it is for the individual afflicted with the disease. Author and celebrated nationwide speaker Jolene Brackey focuses on looking beyond the disease’s challenges and advises families to focus more energy on making joyful moments.Advanced registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. To register or for questions about the program, call Blessing Hospital, Educational Services at 217-223-8400, ext. 4830, or the Quincy Area Branch Alzheimer's Association at 217-228-1111.

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

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

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

April -: Quincy Community Theatre presents Put the Nuns in Charge. 7:30 showtime. 2:00 on Sunday. Tickets start at $20. Call 222-3209

April : Registration deadline for the Dogwood 5 on 5 football. See May 2 for more information.

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

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

April : 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 , & : Keokuk Area Hospital Auxiliary presents "Kardiac Kapers: Viva la Follies 2010" @ 7:30 pm at the Grand Theatre. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Ticket outlets are: any cast member, KAH Gift Shop, KAME and Keasling's in Keokuk, Montebello Gardens in Hamilton, Something Special in Warsaw. Proceeds from this event will go towards finishing the renovation of Keokuk Area Hospital's cafeteria.For more information contact: Amy Conlee 319-526-876.

April : 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 : Mardi Pals in the District, Washington Park, 10am with registration. 1:00pm Barkus Parade. 2:30pm Dashshund Derby. Come join the fun. For more information go to www.quincypawpals.org or call Jane Holt at 217-257-9326 or email at holtfam@adams.net

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 : The Addicts Victorious 2010 Addiction Impact Conference will be held 9:00a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 17, 2010 at the Quincy Senior & Family Resource Center, 639 York Street in Quincy, where they will be breaking the power of Addiction. Speakers include: Adams County Sheriff Brent Fischer, Quincy Police Chief Robert Copley, Rev. Jerry Jenkins and many other outstanding speakers, also music by Ralph Fairchild and the Open Arms Ministries Praise and Worship Team. Registration is $15 per person which includes lunch. For registration call 217-223-1388.http://www.addictsvictorious.com/Agenda2010.html .

April : 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 : 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. Laura Megown, the Activities Director for the West Central IL Area Agency on Aging, will give an informational talk on what she does and what activities are available to seniors in this area and at the Quincy Senior Center. 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 : “Getting the Best Hospital Care for Your Loved One” 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, beginning at 11:45 a.m., at The Crossroads Center, 125 West Jefferson, Pittsfield. A representative with the West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging 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 217.228.1111.

April : The Central Illinois Chapter Alzheimer's Association, Quincy Area Branch, is inviting Hancock County residents to a free breakfast to learn about new programs and services Thursday, April 22, from 9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. at Marion Corner Community Room, 301 Walnut, Carthage. Program Specialist Amy Voss will be available to discuss questions related to Alzheimer’s disease. She will also provide information on new programs including Memory Café, a social program for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers, and Train Your Brain, a fun healthy aging program designed to sharpen thinking and brain skills. She will provide materials on disease and caregiving issues. Registration is required. To register for the program, please call 228-1111.

April : Opening at the Gardner Museum of Architecture & Design, 332 Maine, of "Bridges and Structures of the Mississippi River in the Proximity of Quincy, Illinois" exhibit, along with "The Architectural Styles of Quincy" and "Gone but not Forgotten". 224-6873

April : 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 - May: Quincy University presents Peter Pan. Curtain time is 7:30 pm for the evenig performances & 2pm for the Saturday & Sunday matinees. Seating is limited, so make your reservations by calling 228-5432 ext 3162 or email machugh@quincy.edu

April : Humane Society Garage Sale Fundraiser from 8am - 2 pm at 30th & Broadway at the Old County Market location.

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

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 Danelle Donley at 217-816-5023 or ddonley@marchofdimes.com

April : The Unitarian Church at 16th and Hampshire will hold its 38th 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 : Sunday Music Series, Leonora Suppan-Gehrich and Larry Finley, First Union Congregational Church, 12th & Maine, 222-5438.

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 - May : 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.

April: 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.

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

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

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May 5: Quincy Civic Music Association presentation of The Maxwell Street Klezmer Band, held at TBA, 7:30 p.m., 224-5499. Tickets at the door are $17. www.quincycivicmusic.org

May : Dogwood Festival & Parade, 9:30a.m. at 24th & Maine. 222-7980. Annual Tricycle races & entertainment in Washington Park.

May :Registration for John Wood Community College Children’s College in Quincy starts May 1. Hands-on enrichment sessions starting June 7, 14and 21 for children in grades 1 to 6. Call John Wood Com. Col. 217.641.4941 for more information.

May : 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 : Friends of the Log Cabins Open House, Quinsippi Island from 1 - 4pm.

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

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 10.

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

May : Historic Quincy Business District Social Hour from 5 - 7pm at the Gardner Museum of Architecture and Design, 322 Maine Street.

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

May : Free concert, 7 p.m., Thursday, Machinist Hall, 2929 N. Fifth St. Quincy Free to the public. Join one of Chicago’s most acclaimed musicians and talented guitar players, Bucky Halker, for a musical journey through the American workplace. With a mix of country, blues and folk styles, Bucky performs many songs written about working life, hard times, coal mine disasters and union efforts, all shared in a free-wheeling and enjoyable fashion. This performance is made possible in part by a grant from the Illinois Humanities Council and the Illinois General Assembly. For more information, call 217-221-9202. An Illinois Humanities Council Roads Scholar Program.

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

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

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

May : The American Business Women's Association will be holding it's second annual garage sale on Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 709 Woodbridge, Quincy. The proceeds from this sale are used for scholarships and professional development. A wide variety of merchandise will be for sale including but not limited to all sizes of clothing, household items, books, small appliances, toys, tools, etc. For additional information about the sale please call Gail at 217-430-0064.

May : Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum in Hannibal MO. Call 573-221-9010ext. 404 to reserve your seats. Doors open at 7:00pm. Tickets $35, $40, $50, $100

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

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

May : Quincy Junior High Instrumental Concert, 224-3774

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

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 : Early Tin Duster's Summer Cruise nights to be held from 4 - 8pm at Sam's Club, 53rd & Broadway. Come join us for food & fun. All proceeds from this event go to Camp Callahan. All vehicles are welcome!

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 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 of 15 museums and properties in Quincy and Adams County. Flyers listing places, dates and times in lobbies of Villa Kathrine, Oakley-Lindsay Center, & Quincy Public Library. For more information 224-3688.

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

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

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

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

May : Open House and Seminar, "Old Was the New Green" for farm life in the 1930s. Agriculture Museum, 1345 Boy Scout Road, 7pm. FREE. Refreshments served. 217-223-5099

May : "Adding Pizzazz to Small Garden Space, Patio or Balcony:, Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey, 6pm. FREE 223-1309.

May : 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 , , : The 2010 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 Tuesdays from 2 pm to 4 pm. It is sponsored by the: TRIAD, 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:
-IL Attorney General’s Silver Beat (Scams) Training
-Q.P.D. Demo
-Secretary of State Bomb Squad
-Adams County Sheriff’s Department Demo
-Quincy Fire Department Demo

The event on May 25th 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. Please call 217-223-5700 or 800-252-9027 for reservations.

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 - : Inaugural Family Fun Fest, Located on the grounds of the K & L Arena, 1600 N. 43rd Street, Quincy. Family Fun Fest will be a family-oriented event complete with booths of arts and crafts, flea markets, a climbing rock wall, a bounce house, and several unique food vendors. There will also be entertainment in the form of a car bash, a live band on Saturday 9pm-Midnight (Performed by Missouri Breaks), various drawings for prizes and much more. $3 admission. Friday: 4-9pm; Saturday: 9am-7pm; Sunday: 10am-5pm. Food pantry- For every food item you bring, you will receive a ticket for a chance to win a 32" flat screen TV. Drawing will be held on Sunday at 4pm. Contact Kim Shannon, Event Coordinator, at 217-228-0163 for more information.

May : Babysitting training course for youth ages 11 and older sponsored by the Quincy Park District & the American Red Cross. To be held at the American Red Cross, 3000 N 23rd St, from 9am - 4pm. 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 Wednesday before class -- Quincy Park District, 1310 Washington; (217) 223-7703; www.quincyparkdistrict.com. NO walk in's will be accepted.

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

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

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 : Madame Butterfly, starring Michele Crider, presented by the Muddy River Opera Company, at the Quincy Community Theatre, 300 Civic Center Plaza, 8pm, 242-3829.

May : Quincy Indian Mounds Pool will open. Wavering will open June 5.

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

May : Madame Butterfly, starring Michele Crider, presented by the Muddy River Opera Company, at the Quincy Community Theatre, 300 Civic Center Plaza, 2pm, 242-3829.

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

May : 113th Annual Ellington Strawberry Festival. Serving from 4 - 6:30p.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. Our Country Store will also be open offeing a variety of homemade items. For more information call 223-7353. Come join in the fun!

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June - July : Quincy Park District's Summer Playground Program Monday - Friday, 10a.m. - noon at Johnson Park (18th & Harrison), Berrian Park (4th & Chestnut), & Bob Mays Park (2533 N 18th); 1p.m. -3p.m. at Madison Park (24th & Maine), Redmon & Lee Community Center (815 Elm), South Park (by the Tennis Courts, 11th & Jackson), & Reservoir Park (24th & Chestnut). For more information 223-7703.

June - July : The Quincy Park District is offering many exciting opportunities to enable special populations to get out and have a great Summer. Pop's Summer Playground Program ages 6 - 13 yrs.: These activities will take place on Mondays - Fridays, from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. starting June 7th. The schedule at at this time includes: Mondays - Swimming Tuesdays - Bowling Wednesdays - Field Trip Day Thursdays - Swimming Friday - Field Trip Day Swimming activites will take place on Mondays & Thursdays at Indian Mounds Pool starting June 7th. Participants will visit many local businesses daily for field trips. Adult Activities: Programs will be offered throughout the Summer for Adult Special Populations. Programs will be announced through the Community Counseling Center. Dances will be held from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.on: June 10, June 24, July 8. All dances will be held at Moorman Park, Large Shelter.Snacks and drinks will be provided.

June & : 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 : 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 & : 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 : Wavering Pool will open.

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 : Summer Reading Kick-off, Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey, 10:00 a.m - 2:00 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

June : 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 : Senior Summer BBQ Dance held at the Quincy Senior & Family Resource Activity Center, 639 York, 7- 10pm, sponsored by the Adams Council for Senior Citizens. Cost $4 per person

June - : Monster Trucks at the Quincy Raceways. Cost $12 in advance $15 at the door.

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

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 : Frontier Settlement Day, sponsored by the Friends of the Log Cabins & Quincy Park District. To be held from 11am- 4pm at the Lincoln-era Log Cabin Village on Quinsippi Island. Lots of activities. For more information call 223-9078.

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 5:30 to 11:30 pm This event is fun family entertainment and is for people of all ages.

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

June : KRAH Dog Wash, 10-3 p.m. at the Katherine Road Animal Hospital, 2522 Locust. The event is sponsored by the Humane Society. For informatiion call 228-1982. Special guest - Cliffor, the Big Red Dog and Garfield the Cat.

June : Annual Dog Wash, Katherine Rd Animal Hospital from 9am-4pm. Cost $10

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

June :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. This month’s speaker is going to be Katie Palmer from North Adams Home. She is going to be talking about North Adams Nursing Home and showing a video about the home. She will also answer any questions related to Nursing Homes. There will also be an update on new scams at the start of the meeting. 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 : Quincy Park Band, Madison Park, 6:30p.m. Bring a lawn chair.

June : 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 : Outdoor Concert Series - Piano Man A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel 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 - : Quincy Community Theatre presents Romeo & Juliet. 7:30 showtime. 2:00 on Sunday. Call 222-3209

June : Family Movie at the Pool - watch Planet 51 - $1 admission. Held at Wavering Aquatic Center. Movie begins at 8:45p.m.. Bring a raft.

June : Early Tin Duster's Summer Cruise nights to be held from 4 - 8pm at Sam's Club, 53rd & Broadway. Come join us for food & fun. All proceeds from this event go to Camp Callahan. All vehicles are welcome!

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 217-223-5292 or www.colgatecountryshowdown.com or www.979kickfm.com.

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

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

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

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

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 : 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 : Senior Mini Golf League to meet at the Batting Cage, $12, prizes awarded. Registration 223-7703.

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

June : Quincy Art Center Preschool Art Camp, One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, (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, Star Wars: Galatic Color Wars 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 : Quincy Park Band, Madison Park, 6:30p.m. Bring a lawn chair.

June : Outdoor Concert Series - Rod Stewart Tribute 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 : 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 : Blues In the District Concert featuring Bryan Lee, Washington Park, 5th & Maine, 5-9p.m. 228-8696

June : KHQA sponsored Do or Die Bowl. This year the game is at Flinn Stadium, Quincy.

June : 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 : 8:00a.m. The 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 http://www.quincynotredame.org/info/qndraiderclassic.html

June : 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 : Vocal Point, Brigham Young University's renowned nine man a cappella group, thrills audiences with a creative interactive show. Enjoy a 45 minute- 1 hr. show preview of the group at the Midsummer Arts Faire in Washington Park in downtown Quincy. Open to the public, 2pm show. No tickets required. Contact 217-737-1677 for more information or the Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-978-4748.

June : St Dominic family picnic held, 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 : Quincy Park Band, Madison Park, 6:30p.m. Bring a lawn chair.

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

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

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

June : Family Fun in the Sun sponsored by the the Quincy Park District. Tonight is the Pirate 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.

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

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

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.

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July 1 - July : Quincy Park District's Summer Playground Program Monday - Friday, 10a.m. - noon at Johnson Park (18th & Harrison), Berrian Park (4th & Chestnut), & Bob Mays Park (2533 N 18th); 1p.m. -3p.m. at Madison Park (24th & Maine), Redmon & Lee Community Center (815 Elm), South Park (by the Tennis Courts, 11th & Jackson), & Reservoir Park (24th & Chestnut). For more information 223-7703.

July 1- July : The Quincy Park District is offering many exciting opportunities to enable special populations to get out and have a great Summer. Pop's Summer Playground Program ages 6 - 13 yrs.: These activities will take place on Mondays - Fridays, from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. starting June 7th. The schedule at at this time includes: Mondays - Swimming Tuesdays - Bowling Wednesdays - Field Trip Day Thursdays - Swimming Friday - Field Trip Day Swimming activites will take place on Mondays & Thursdays at Indian Mounds Pool starting June 7th. Participants will visit many local businesses daily for field trips. Adult Activities: Programs will be offered throughout the Summer for Adult Special Populations. Programs will be announced through the Community Counseling Center. Dances will be held from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.on: June 10, June 24, July 8. All dances will be held at Moorman Park, Large Shelter.Snacks and drinks will be provided.

July : Outdoor Concert Series - Chris Vailillo (IL Folk Music) at Madison Park at 7:00p.m. sponsored by the Quincy Park District.

July : 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 : 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 : Great River Ski Club Show to be held at 11:00a.m. at All America Park. $6 per car.

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

July : Great River Ski Club Show to be held at 11:00a.m. at All America Park. $6 per car.

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

July : Senior Independence Day Dance held at the Quincy Senior & Family Resource Activity Center, 639 York, 7- 10pm, sponsored by the Adams Council for Senior Citizens. Cost $4 per person

July : Outdoor Concert Series - Abba Salute A Tribute to the Music of Abba sponsored by the Quincy Park District, to be held at Madison Park at 7:00p.m.

July : Blues In the District Concert featuring Roger "Hurricane" Wilson, 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 : Tri-State Lugnuts will hold their Cruise Nite at 6:30 pm at County Market, 48th & Boadway, Quincy.

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

July : Family Fun in the Sun sponsored by the the Quincy Park District. Tonight is Snakes Alive 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 : Quincy Park Band, Madison Park, 6:30p.m. Bring a lawn chair.

July - : Quincy Art Center Pre-K-4 and 5 year olds, Rock, Paper, Scissors -Boys Rule!!, (ages 4 & 5 who have not been to kindergarten), 9a.m. - 11a.m. A camp designed just for boys. We'll become one with nature and use the great outdoors to inspire our works of art. Rocks, sticks, bugs, dirt, and worms will all be part of the fun! Cost $50. Scholarships are available. Call Cathy Codd 223-5900.

July - :Quincy Art Center Art Camp, Through the looking glass for Kindergarten - grade 3, 1 - 4:30p.m. Cost $70. Scholarships are available. Call Cathy Codd 223-5900

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

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

July : The West Central Illinois Center for Independent Living presents the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration & Expo which will be held at the Quincy Senior & Family Resource Center. The event is from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and is FREE of charge & open to the public.

July : 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 & : 9th Annual Alzheimer's Pro Am Golf Tournament. The event kicks off with a cocktail reception, dinner, and auction at Terrible's Mark Twain Casino, LaGrange MO, on July 15 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 16 at 10:45a.m. at the Spring Lake Country Club with a golf ball drop. (Tickets are $10 for the golf ball drop raffle & the winner will receive $500 cash prize) The tournament is limited to the first 24 teams to register and begin with an 11:00am shotgun start. Entry fee is $800 per foursome, which includes the cocktail reception, dinner, 18 holes at Spring Lake with a PGA sanctioned professional, cart, lunch, refreshments, and prizes for everyone. After play, the top five pros compete in a shoot-out for additional prize money. Major Corporate sponsors are WGEM, Terrible's Mark Twain Casino, Miller Lite, Noxin Trucking, The Business Centre, and Gully Transportation. 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 -: 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 : Babysitting training course for youth ages 11 and older sponsored by the Quincy Park District & the American Red Cross. To be held at the American Red Cross, 3000 N 23rd St, from 9am - 4pm. 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 Wednesday before class -- Quincy Park District, 1310 Washington; (217) 223-7703; www.quincyparkdistrict.com. NO walk in's will be accepted.

July : Early Tin Duster's Summer Cruise nights to be held from 4 - 8pm at Sam's Club, 53rd & Broadway. Come join us for food & fun. All proceeds from this event go to Camp Callahan. All vehicles are welcome!

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

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

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

July - : Quincy Art Center Pre-K-4 and 5 year olds, Let's get soakin' Wet!, (ages 4 & 5 who have not been to kindergarten), 9a.m. - 11a.m. Cost $50. Scholarships are available. Call Cathy Codd 223-5900.

July - :Quincy Art Center Art Camp, Down by the Sea for Kindergarten - grade 3, 1 - 4:30p.m. Cost $70. Scholarships are available. Call Cathy Codd 223-5900

July - :Quincy Art Center Art Camp,Mixed Media Mania , for grade 4-6, 1-4:30p.m. Cost $70. Scholarships are available. Call Cathy Codd 223-5900.

July : 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. This month’s speaker is going to be Cathy Hayden, from the Craft workshop at the Quincy Senior Center, she will be talking about and explaining the crafts and projects that are done in the workshop. She will also bring crafts to show and will answer any questions. There will also be an update on new scams at the start of the meeting. 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.

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

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

July : Family Movie at the Pool - watch Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs - $1 admission. Held at Wavering Aquatic Center. Movie begins at 8:45p.m.. Bring a raft.

July & : German Village Society GermanFest 2010. South Park, 5 - 10 p.m.; 228-1193

July : Benefit Dinner, Dance, and Auction for Gabriella Deters, 7 month old daughter of Michael & Jessica Deters.The event is from 5:00 - 11:55 pm at the Paloma Town Hall, Paloma IL (Approx. 20 miles NE of Quincy). There will be a nice dinner, live auction and raffles. Contact Us to donate an item for auction or raffle. For more information http://www.prayforgabriella.com/Home.php

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 : 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: Salt & Pepper Band . RSVP by calling the Quincy Park District 223-7703 or register online at www.quincyparkdistrict.com

July & : 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. Proceeds go to the Local Arthritis Foundation.

July : Family Fun in the Sun sponsored by the the Quincy Park District. Tonight is Incredible Dinosaur 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 : 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 : Senior Mini Golf League to meet at the Batting Cage, $12, prizes awarded. Registration 223-7703.

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

July : The Central Illinois Chapter Alzheimer's Association, Quincy Branch, will present a free program for caregivers, “Protecting what Matters: Adapting to the Personal Care and Safety Needs of Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease,” from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Quincy Senior Center, 639 York St., Quincy. The Personal Care program will be presented by Amy Voss, Program Specialist with the Quincy Area Branch. Providing personal care and creating a safe and supportive environment for the individual with Alzheimer’s disease are important concerns that will be addressed. Participants will learn tips and strategies for assisting with routine personal care activities and simple steps to make the home safe and supportive for the individual with Alzheimer’s.It is free to the public but registration is required. Individuals can register by calling the Quincy Branch Office at 228.1111 by July 28.

July - August : Adams County Fair, Mendon.The seven day fair features two music concerts, bull riding, rodeo, truck & tractor pull, and demolition derby. Admission on Thursday, Friday, Sunday & Tuesday is $7.00; Admission on Sunday, Monday, & Wednesday is $10.00, Children 12 and under may enter free! Season pass $35.00. For information call 217-936-2230. http://www.adamsfair.org/

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

August : 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 : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is The Patio, 133 S 4th. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

August : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is Roly Poly, 1828 Broadway. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

August : Adams County Fair, Mendon.The seven day fair features two music concerts, bull riding, rodeo, truck & tractor pull, and demolition derby. Admission on Thursday, Saturday, Sunday & Tuesday is $7.00; Admission on Friday, Monday, & Wednesday is $10.00, Children 12 and under may enter free! Season pass $35.00. For information call 217-936-2230. http://www.adamsfair.org/

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 : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is O'Griffs, 415 Hampshire. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

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

August , , , : Senior Mini Golf League to meet at the Batting Cage, $12, prizes awarded. Registration 223-7703.

August : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is My Koog, 234 N 12th. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

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

August : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is Papa Murphy's, 3020 Broadway. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

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

August : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is Deters, 3024 Broadway. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

August : Gardner Museum’s First Saturday Series Walking Tour of Quincy, will take place starting at 10 a.m. The tour will begin at front and Delaware Street, the birth place of Quincy, where tour goers will not only learn about the beginning of Quincy, but also the Underground Railroad, the rowing clubs of Quincy, the paper industry, the stove industry and much more. Tours are $5 per person, members of the museum are free. Reservations are not required, just show up a few minutes before 10 a.m. Tours are generally 90 minutes to 2 hours long. The tours take place rain or shine, unless there is lightening. Occasionally building owners open their structure for everyone to tour, so the ability to climb stairs is required. For additional information call the museum at 217-224-6873 or email at gmuseum@yahoo.com.

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 Derrick, horticulture cooordinator for the University of IL Extension's Adam/Brown Unit, 330 S 36th, at 223-8380.

August : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is Kelly's, 2902 Broadway. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

August : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is Mr Bill's, 538 S 12th. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

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

August : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is The Tower, 2701 Broadway. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

August : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is Underbrink's Bakery, 1627 College. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

August : Senior Summer Fling Dance held at the Quincy Senior & Family Resource Activity Center, 639 York, 7- 10pm, sponsored by the Adams Council for Senior Citizens. Cost $4 per person

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 : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is Washington Perk , 428 Maine. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

August : Blues in the District featuring Rusty Wright Band, Washington Park, 5th & Maine, 5-9p.m.

August : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is Lakeview, 4403 Broadway. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

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

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 : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is Gem City Pizzeria , 1801 State. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

August : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is Tony's too, 4821 Oak. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

August : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is The Abbey, 1736 Spring. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

August :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. Janet Veach 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. She will be talking about Healthy aging and how to prevent Alzheimer’s and will be doing a power point tour inside the brain of someone who had Alzheimer’s. There will also be an update on new scams at the start of the meeting. 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 : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is Pops Pizza, 938 Maine. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

August : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is TCBY, 1735 State. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

August : 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 : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is State Street Bar & Grill, 1638 State. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

August & : Ethan’s Rodeo is a two day rodeo to raise money for neuroblastoma research in memory of Ethan Weiman. Ethan lost his battle at the young age of 5. Neuroblastoma is a childhood cancer that accounts for 8% of all childhood cancer diagnoses and 15% of all childhood cancer deaths. Ethan Weiman fought neuroblastoma from 2007-2009. In 2010, Ethan’s family and friends continue the fight and pay tribute to the greatest cowboy ever with the establishment of Ethan’s Rodeo. Ethan’s Rodeo features award winning livestock and contestants, pyrotechnics, special events for kids and kids at heart, and quality local food vendors. Ethan’s Rodeo is a great rodeo for an even greater cause. http://www.ethansrodeo.com/

August : Early Tin Duster's Summer Cruise nights to be held from 4 - 8pm at Sam's Club, 53rd & Broadway. Come join us for food & fun. All proceeds from this event go to Camp Callahan. All vehicles are welcome!

August : Friends of the Trails 5th Annual Bicycle Fun'd Ride be held at Bob Mays Park. This annual poker run is a great way to stay active and experience the city of Quincy's trail ways. Cost for the event are $18 for singles, $12 for children under 14, and $50 for families or groups of 3 to 5. You must have your registration in before August 10, 2010. If registering on the day of the event or after August 10, 2010 cost of the event is $20 for singles, $15 for children under 14, and $60 for families or groups of 3-5. For more information visit: http://www.friendsofthetrails.org/

August : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is Kutters, 236 N Front Street. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

August : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is The Pier, 401 Bayview Dr. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

August : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is The Olive, 626 Maine. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

August : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is Tiramisu', 137 N 3rd. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

August : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is The Park Bench , 115 N 4th. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

August : Blues in the District featuring Mississippi Heat, Washington Park, 5th & Maine, 5-9p.m.

August : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is The Blind Pig , 900 N 12th. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

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 TBA. 228-8696 or 221-0932

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

August : Quincy Notre Dame will host its annual Music Trivia Night at 7pm in the St Peter's Gymnasium at 25th & Maine. Teams are limited to eight people at $100 per team. Reservations are required by August 20 by calling 224-2598 or email kstuckman@quincynotredame.org. Must be 21 to participate.

August : The first Sunday Music Series of the season will feature the Trio Con Brio at 4pm at the First Union Congregational Church, 105 N. 12th Street. Free Admission.

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

August : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is Sprouts Inn, 2814 N 12th. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

August : United Way Restaurant Days featured restaurant is Fuji, 5005 Broadway. When you dine here today a percentage of your check will be donated to the United Way.

August : Rachel's Challenge, start a chain reation held at Morrison Theatre 7:00pm. FREE Admission. The Rachel Scott story. To learn more visit www.rachelschallenge.com