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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.

December: The Quincy Area Branch Alzheimer's Association is selling original hand blown glass ornaments by regional Illinois artist Hiram Toraason during the holiday season. The limited edition art piece is specially designed for the Association and sells for $30. All proceeds benefit the Quincy Area Branch. For more information, contact the branch office at 228-1111.

December 30: QU Women's basketball vs Illinois-Springfield at 5:15p.m.

December 30: QU Men's basketball vs Graceland at 7:30p.m.

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January 1: Happy New Year!

January 2: Alzheimer's Association presents Free Monthly Lunch & Lecture Series for Caregivers. Program will be on Planning for the Future presented by Bruce Alford, Assistant City Attorney, 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 228-1111 for reservations or go to Alzheimer's Association, Quincy Area Branch website for more information.

January 8-10: Quincy Community Theatre presents Late Nite Catechism. 7:30 showtime. Call 222-3209

January 15: QU Women's basketball vs Wisconsin-Parkside at 5:15p.m.

January 15: QU Men's basketball vs Wisconsin-Parkside at 7:30p.m.

January 15: Historic Quincy Business Disrict will hold its All About Me event from 4-8p.m. There will be indoor clearance sales as well as different homemade soups to taste at each location. For more information call 228-8696 or 221-0932.

January 18: Flute en Tout, Sunday Music Series, Unitarian Church, 1479 Hampshire, 4p.m., 257-5650.

January 20:Monthly TRIAD (The Right Information And Direction) meeting will be held from 1 - 2p.m. at the Quincy Senior Center classrooms, 639 York. TRIAD is Seniors and Law Enforcement working together. There will also be an update on new scams at the start of the meeting. Contact QPD ESO Detective Thomas Liesen at tliesen@quincyil.gov or call 217-223-7904 ext. 104

January 22: Quincy Junior High School Instrumental Concert, 14th & Maine, 7:15p.m., 223-3774.

January 24: Quincy Conservatory/ISMTA 16th Annual Piano Ensemble Festival, Quincy Junior High Morrison Theater, 7:30p.m., 223-2536.

January 24 & 25: RV & Camping Show at the Oakley-Lindsay Civic Center. 9am-8pm. Cost $5 for Adults, $1for children 7-12, children 6 and under are free. 223-1000.

January 25: Illinois Chamber Orchestra, Quincy Civic Music Association, St. John's Episcopal Church, 701 Hampshire, 3p.m., 224-5499.

January 25: Daily Gate City Bridal Fair to be held from noon-4p.m. at the River City Mall in Keokuk.

January 29: QU Women's basketball vs Bellarmine at 5:15p.m

January 29: QU Men's basketball vs Bellarmine at 7:30p.m.

January 30: Alzheimer's Association Fundraiser of the Big Bang Live Dueling Pianos to be held 7pm. at Backwaters, Front & Hampshire. Tickets are $25 p person & can be purchased at the Quincy Family Senior & Resource Center, 639 York, room 200, from 9am -5pm daily or Coffee on Broadway 2831 Broadway. Call 228-1111 or www.quincynet.com/quincyalz/specialevents.htm

January 31: QU Women's basketball vs Kentucky Wesleyan at 1:00p.m.

January 31: QU Men's basketball vs Kentucky Wesleyan at 7:30p.m.

January 31: Bridal Show, Ambiance, 5225 Kochs Lane, noon-4p.m., sponsored by Y101 Radio.

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February 5-8: Quincy Community Student Theatre Musical presents Into the Woods, 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 6: Alzheimer's Association presents Free Monthly Lunch & Lecture Series for Caregivers. "Emergency Preparedness for Caregivers" presented by Shay Bartley, RN, BSN Adams County Health Dept. & Pam Schaffer, RN, BSN. To be held 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 228-1111 for reservations or go to Alzheimer's Association, Quincy Area Branch website for more information.

February 7: Mother/Son Date Night sponsored by The Quincy Park District & STARadio from 6pm - 9pm at Tony's Old Place - The East Room. Dinner, dancing, fun activities & lots of prizes are included. Also included will be a flower for the daughters & mothers and everyone will receive a complimentary photo. First come first serve basis on registration which must be made by Feb 4 at 5pm. $28/couple & $12 for each additional child. 223-7703.

February 8: Father/Daughter Date Night sponsored by The Quincy Park District & STARadio from 6pm - 9pm at Tony's Old Place - The East Room. Dinner, dancing, fun activities & lots of prizes are included. Also included will be a flower for the daughters & mothers and everyone will receive a complimentary photo. First come first serve basis on registration which must be made by Feb 4 at 5pm. $28/couple & $12 for each additional child. 223-7703.

February 13-14: Great River Barbershop Chorus Singing Valentines, 224-2444.

February 14: HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

February 14: QU Women's basketball vs Southern Indiana at 1:00p.m.

February 14: QU Men's basketball vs Southern Indiana at 3:15p.m.

February 14: 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 696-2360.

February 15: Lincoln's Ideals, 54th Young Artist Concert, Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association, Quincy Junior High School, Morrison Theater, 3pm. For more information 222-2856.

February 19: QU Women's basketball vs Missouri S&T at 5:15p.m.

February 19: QU Men's basketball vs Missouri S&T at 7:30p.m.

February 19-21: QHS Winter Play TBA, 3322 Maine, 7:30pm. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students, to make reservations call 224-3774.

February 20 & 22: Abe, a musical, Muddy River Opera Company, Quincy Community Theatre, 300 Civic Center Plaza, 8pm. 242-3829.

February 20 - 22: Mark Twain Great River Toy Show to be held at Clarion Hotel & Suites, 201 S 3rd. 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 222-2668 or on the web at marktwaintoyshow.com

February 21: 18th Annual Women of Achievement Dinner sponsored by YWCA. To be held at Tony's Old Place, 6pm. Reservations are $40 per person & can be made by calling 221-9922.

February 22: Quincy University Symphonic Band Concert will be held at 3p.m. in the auditorium on the QU North Campus, 18th & Seminary Road. The concert is FREE to the public.

February 27: Care Net Pregnancy Services Crab Fest of the Year!! All-You-Can-Eat. Doors open at 5:30p.m. at the Ambiance, 5225 Kochs Lane. For more information call 223-8200.

February 28: QU Women's basketball vs Drury at 1:00p.m.

February 28: QU Men's basketball vs Drury at 3:15p.m.

February 28: 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 Mall New Auto Show

February : Quincy Society of Fine Arts/Quincy Ball XXVII Hot Havana Nights. The formal Valentine's dinner-dance will be held at the Quincy Country Club at 6p.m.. Anyone who would like to volunteer for a committee or be on the invitation list can call QSFA at 222-3432.

February : In Celebration of Black History Month the Gardner Museum along with the Friends of the Dr. Richard Eells House will have a bus tour of Underground Railroad sites. The tour will begin at 2p.m. Tour goers will met the bus on the south parking lot of the Oakley-Lindsay Center. Cost of the tour is $20 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Gardner Museum of Architecture and Design at 224-6873.

February : "Renew Your Vows" Valentine's Banquet sponsored by WGCA 88.5 FM, to be held at 6:00p.m at the Country Inn & Suites. Cost is $100 per couple. This romantic evening will include dinner with a full-course meal and dessert, entertainment, & a special ceremony where you and your spouse will renew your wedding vows. Each couple will also get a unique, romantic photo to remember the special night. RSVP 217-224-9422.

February : Mississippi Thespians Civil War Ball, Lippincott Hall, IL Veterans' Home, 12th & Locust, 7 - 10p.m. Cost is $7 Adults & $5 Students (18 an under) 223-9879. http://www.lincolndouglasquincydebate.com/html/events.html

February : Quincy Saddle Club will hold the 2008 Valentine dance from 8 to 11 pm @ the Bear Creek Legion Hall, music by All Star Sound, $5 per person at the door. Bring your own drinks and a snack to share. If you need information, call 217 242-7590

February : Emergency Home Response for Seniors. It will be held at the Quincy Senior Center in the Classrooms, 639 York from 1 to 2 pm. Emergency Home Response Service is a 24-hour emergency 2-way communication link that consists of a base unit and an activation device worn by the client that will automatically connect the older adult to a professionally staffed support center that will get them the help they need.
Deb Poore a Case manager from the West Central Illinois Case Coordination Unit will give an informational talk on Emergency Home Response for Seniors at this TRIAD (The Right Information And Direction) meeting. TRIAD is a forum where Seniors and Law Enforcement work together to prevent them from becoming victims. There will also be an update on new scams at the start of the meeting. We will be asking and discussing ideas for topics for meetings for the rest of 2008. For more information contact Detective Thomas J Liesen at 223-7904 ext 104.

February : Canton Catholic Church Soup Supper, 4-7, at St.Joseph's Marquette Hall, 812 Lewis St., Canton MO. Chili or Chicken Noodle Soup, pie and drink. Cost $5. Carryouts available.

February : Support Group Meeting for Alzheimer's Disease. Public is invited to attend at 6:30p.m. at the Senior & Family Resource Center, 639 York, Room 200. Facilitator will be Tim Baker, Director of Social Services from Sycamore Healthcare Center. Call 228-111 or log on to www.Quincynet.com/quincyalz for more information.

February , 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. 228-6600

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March 7: Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association Hooray for Hollywood , First Union Congregational Church, 12th & Maine, 7:30pm, 222-2856.

March 8: Quincy Concert Band, Morrison Theater, 100 S 14th, 2:30pm. 224-5269.

March 8: QHS Concert Orchestra, 3322 Maine, 2p.m. 224-3774.

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

March 14: QHS Showcase of Excellence, QHS Theatre & Gym & Baldwin, 8am - 10pm. Admission is $8 for adults & $6 for students. For more information call 224-3774

March 18: Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association presents At the Movies, Baldwin School 30th & Maine, 222-2856.

March 19: Quincy Civic Music Association presentation, Morrison Theater, 14th & Maine Streets, 7:30 p.m., 224-5499

March 20-22, 25-29: Quincy Community Theatre, People's Choice Musical Funny Girl. Call 222-3209

 

March : Law Enforcement Torch Run & Polar Plunge for Special Olympics at Moorman Park Lake. Registration at 11am. For more information call 223-3862

March & : WGEM Home & Livng 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. 228-66

March : 6pm to 9:30 pm Storm Spotters workshop co-sponsored by JWCC, WGEM and Adams County Citizen Corps Council. No reservations needed, public welcome. To be held at JWCC.

March : QSFA Workshop - for the Marion Gardner Jackson Trust Arts Fund Grants, 300 Civic Center Plaza, Ste 244, Noon & 5p.m., 222-3432

March : The Alzheimer’s Association, Quincy Area Branch, invites family caregivers and friends of persons in the early stages of memory loss to attend the educational series, “Making Sense of Memory Loss.” This FREE program will be held Thursdays, March 6th & 13th, 9:00 a.m. to Noon at the Hancock County Health Department, 671 Wabash St., Carthage. “Alzheimer’s Early Stages: First Steps for Family, Friends and Caregivers,” by Daniel Kuhn, will be available for $15. This book offers a beginning guide to families coping with the initial stages of Alzheimer’s disease. To register or receive information about agency services, call 228-1111 or go to Alzheimer's Association, Quincy Area Branch

March : Alzheimer's Association presents Free Monthly Lunch & Lecture Series for Caregivers. Program will be on What Every Veteran & Spouse Should Know 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 228-1111 for reservations or go to Alzheimer's Association, Quincy Area Branch website for more information.

March: Quincy Saddle Club will hold its annual Spring Tack Sale at the Ursa Town Hall from 9:00a.m. til 1:00p.m. Heated building with restroom & concessiions on site. Reservations for vendors are required (space is limited). Cost is $10 per table. For reservations & information call 217-242-7590.

March & : Country Treasures Folk Art & Craft Show held at the Oakley Lindsay Civic Center. Saturday from 10am to 5pm & Sunday 10am to 4pm. Cost Is $3 for the weekend. Call 223-1000 for more information.

March - : Alice In Operaland presented by the Muddy River Opera Company, at the JWCC Theater, 222-2856

March : The Alzheimer’s Association, Quincy Area Branch, invites family caregivers and friends of persons in the early stages of memory loss to attend the educational series, “Making Sense of Memory Loss.” This FREE program will be held Thursdays, March 6th & 13th, 9:00 a.m. to Noon at the Hancock County Health Department, 671 Wabash St., Carthage. “Alzheimer’s Early Stages: First Steps for Family, Friends and Caregivers,” by Daniel Kuhn, will be available for $15. This book offers a beginning guide to families coping with the initial stages of Alzheimer’s disease. To register or receive information about agency services, call 228-1111 or go to Alzheimer's Association, Quincy Area Branch

March & : Quilts in Springtime Show to be held at the Ansar Shrine Center, 630 South 6th Street, Springfield, Illinois. Friday from 10a.m. - 6p.m. & Saturday from 10a.m. - 4p.m. FREE PARKING!! Admission: $5 at the door. Advance tickets $4 from guild members & local quilt shops. For more information call 217-787-4547, email 2008spfdquiltshow@sbcglobal.net, or check out our website at geocities.com/quilts1989

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

March : The History of Barns Tour. Lecture presentation, guided bus tour, and lunch. $45 per person. For reservations call 222-1835

April : Stitches in Time Quiilt & Needlework Show held at QHS, 33rd & Maine from 10am to 5pm on Saturday & 11am-5pm on Sunday. Over 100 quilts, special displays, demonstrations and merchants mall. 222-5387

March : TRIAD (The Right Information And Direction) meeting will be held from 1 to 2pm at the Quincy Senior Center, 639 York, Quincy. TRIAD is a forum where Seniors and Law Enforcement work together to prevent them from becoming victims. Guest speaker is John Roberts from the Information & Assistance Office. He will give a talk & demonstration on the ITAC amplified phones for seniors. These phones feature large buttons, louder ring tones, and amplified sound. There is an application process for these phones and if you qualify they are free. There will also be an update on new scams at the start of the meeting. For more information contact Detective Thomas J Liesen at 223-7904 ext 104.

March: 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

March: 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, 1pm, 2:30pm. 223-5452

March : 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 Quincy Area Senior & Family Resource Center, 639 York Street, Room 200. Support Group facilitator will be Roma Lee, Activities Director, North Adams Home. An Alzheimer’s support group is a small discussion of caregivers, family, and friends of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to discuss issues related to caring for someone with the disease. It is intended to provide a non-threatening and nonjudgmental place for individuals to express their feelings and talk about their needs and concerns. It is also a forum for exchanging information and practical ideas, learning about local resources and giving and receiving emotional support. The meeting is open to the public. Call the Alzheimer's Association at 228-1111 or log on to their website at http://www.quincynet.com/quincyalz for more information.

March : Baldwin School Advanced Orchestra & Band Concert, 3000 Maine, 7p.m., 224-3774

March &: Keokuk Area Hospital Auxiliary Kardiac Kapers 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Grand Theater, Keokuk, Iowa. Proceeds for the event will be used to renovate the Keokuk Area Hospital Cafeteria. Tickets will be $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Tickets may be purchased from any cast member or at the following locations: KAH Gift Shop, Keokuk Area Medical Equipment, Keasling's or Montebello Gardens. For more information please call 319-526-8762

March : Quincy Symphony Orchestra, Dance Revolution, Baldwin School, all day, 222-2856 or 224-3774

March : 5th Annual ATV Jamboree in Canton MO. Sign in 10-2. Trails open 11-6. Activities all day. Ending with a bonefire in the evening. Pre-registration by 3/15/08 cost is $15. Cost day of the ride $20. For more information visit our website at http://fp1.centurytel.net/cancerbusters/, or email at atvride@centurytel.net, or call 217-242-3112.

March : 60th Anniversary Chamber Concert, Quincy Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, St John's Episcopal Church, 7th & Hampshire, 7:30p.m., 222-2856

March : Monster of a Garage Sale to be held at the Oakley Lindsay Center starting at 7:30a.m.

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

March : Bob March, piano & friends, Sunday Music Series, First Union Congregational Church, 12th & Maine, 4p.m., 228-2866

March : Arthritis Foundation 20th Annual Benefit Dinner & Art Auction. Call 228-3208.

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April 1-4 : New Faces, Quincy High School Variety Show, 3322 Maine, 7:30p.m., 224-3774. Tickets are $9.

April 2: QND Band Spring Concert, 1400 S 11th, 8p.m., 223-2479

April 4: Miss Quincy/Miss Gem City and Little Mr. and Miss Quincy Programs at the Oakley Lindsay Center in the Quincy Community Theatre.

April 4: Miss Quincy Outstanding Teen/Miss Gem City Outstanding Teen and the Pre-Teen Mr. and Miss Quincy Programs at the Oakley Lindsay Center in the Quincy Community Theatre.

April 16 & 23: The Quincy Area Alzheimer's Association invites caregivers for persons int the early stages of memory loss to attend the educational series, "Making Sense of Memory Loss". This is a FREE program which will be held at the Senior Center, 115 N Capitol Av, Mt Sterling IL, from 1-4p.m. For more information call 217-228-1111.

April 17: Earth Day Electronic Recycling at JWCC.

April 19: Quincy Symphony Orchestra presents French Connections, Morrison Theater, 14th & Maine, 3:00p.m. 222-2856.

April 23-25: The Quincy Notre Dame Choral Department will present its annual Spring Variety Show at 7p.m. each night at the Quincy Community Theatre. Tickets are $7 and may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling Gail Costigan at 224-5643.

April 25: Quincy Civic Music Association presentation, Morrison Theater, 14th & Maine Streets, 7:30 p.m., 224-5499

April 26: Arts in the Park sponsored by St Peter's School at 25th & Maine, held at Madison Park from 11am - 5pm. Crafts, food, art & performances for children. 224-8014

 

April : Alzheimer's Association presents Free Monthly Lunch & Lecture Series for Caregivers. Program will be on Safety in the Home at the Quincy Senior Center, 639 York. Guest speaker will be Ruby Pracht, Registered Physical Therapist and Tom Liesen, Elder Services Officer with the West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging. The program will provide useful tips on making the home safe and secure, such as ways to prevent falls and how to prevent accidents in the bath and in the kitchen. 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 228-1111 for reservations or go to Alzheimer's Association, Quincy Area Branch website for more information.

April : Pioneer Cemeteries, Great River Genealogical Society, Quincy Senior Center, 639 York, 7p.m., 223-0885

April : The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions at the Oakley Lindsay Civic Center at 7:30p.m. Tickets are $17.50 and are available at The Civic Center, Bailey's Fudge, Coffee & More, and Tickets.com or call 1-800-978-4748 for more information.

April : The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions at the Oakley Lindsay Civic Center at 4:00pm & 7:30p.m. Tickets are $17.50 and are available at The Civic Center, Bailey's Fudge, Coffee & More, and Tickets.com or call 1-800-978-4748 for more information.

April : Bridge the Gap to Health 5k and 10k run/walk. Starts at the Quincy Riverfront & crosses the Bayview Bridge to Missouri & back. For ore information call 222-0958 or email at kstuckman@yahoo.com or www.bridgethegaptohealth.com

April : JWCC Concert Choir in Concert at Christ Lutheran Church, 333 South 36th Street, Quincy, 7:00 p.m. Free and open to the public. (Donations accepted.)

April : Pavel Haas Quartet, Quincy Civic Music Association, St John's Episcopal Church, 7th & Hampshire, 7:30p.m., 224-5499

April : TRIAD (The Right Information And Direction) will meet in the classrooms at the Quincy Senior Center 639 York from 1 - 2 p.m. Snacks, Coffee, and Tea will be provided. Steve Rowlands from the Adams County 911 Center will give a talk on 911and their response to your home if you have an emergency. The Elderwatch Program will also be discussed and applications will be available. There will also be an update on new scams at the start of the meeting. For more information call Quincy Police Department Detective Thomas Liesen-Elder Service Officer 217-223-7904 ext. # 104

April : Brahms, Beck & Buckner, Quincy Symphony Chorus & Orchestra at the Morrison Theater, 14th & Maine, 7:30p.m., 222-2856.

April : Tri-State Lugnuts will hold their annual Car Show at 10a.m.- ??? at the Quincy Mall parking lot next to TGIF. 10 - 4 is show & shine, 5:30 is the poker run, and at 6:30 the cruise-in. Come and join the fun.

April : Corvett Show at the Quincy Mall during Mall hours.

April : The Autism Education and Support Group meets at 7:00 p.m. Union United Methodist Church 1101 State. For more information contact Dawn Reckers, kegpayadd@netscape.com.

April 28: 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 : The Quincy Area Alzheimer's Association invites caregivers for persons int the early stages of memory loss to attend the educational series, "Making Sense of Memory Loss". This is a FREE program which will be held at the Senior Center, 115 N Capitol Av, Mt Sterling IL, from 1-4p.m. For more information call 217-228-1111.

April : Registration deadline for the Dogwood 5 on 5 football. See May 4 for more information.

April : Canton In Bloom, 8 a.m.--????, Central Park Canton MO. Featuring: Arts and Craft Show and Sale, Plant Exchange and Sale, Canton In Bloom River Run, Gardening Lectures- Gardening with Prarie Plants and Emerald Ash Borer, Heidelberg German Band, Garden Tours, and more in Central Park Canton MO!!! For more information call 573-288-4413.

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

April : 1911 Single Stack Classic Shooting Tournament at Pasa Park in Barry. 228-9500.

April : The Unitarian Church at 16th and Hampshire will hold its 36th 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 : Leonora Suppan-Gehrich recital, Sunday Music Series at the First Union Congregational Church, 12th & Maine, 4p.m., 228-2866

April : FREE Alzheimer's Program Facing New Challenges to be held from 6:30 - 7:30p.m. at the Quincy Senior & Family Resource Center, 639 York. Specialist Barb Richmiller, R.N. will present the program. To register or for additional information about the program or agency services, call 228-1111 or visit our website at the Quincy Area Branch Alzheimer's Association.

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

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

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

May 2: Gardner Museum Walking tour from 2-4. The walking tour Vermont Street, 14th - 18th. Cost is $2. For information call 224-6873

May 4: 7th Grade Orchestra/QJHS Jazz Band Mini-Concert at the Quincy Mall, 7pm, 224-3774

May 6: Baldwin Choirs Concert, Baldwin School 30th Maine, 7p.m., 224-3774

May 7-9: QHS Play TBA, 3322 Maine, 7:30p.m., 224-3774

May 7-9 & 14-17: The Quincy Community Theatre will present The Importance of Being Earnest. Reservation can be made by calling 222-3209.

May 17: QHS Pops Concert, 3322 Maine St, 2p.m., 224-3774

May 20: QJHS Choral Pops Concert, 7:15p.m., 224-3774

 

May : PMO Band Spring Concert. 7:30pm at QND Gym.

May : Alzheimer's Association presents Free Monthly Lunch & Lecture Series for Caregivers. Program will be on Alzheimer's: A Pharmacist's View 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 228-1111 for reservations or go to Alzheimer's Association, Quincy Area Branch website for more information.

May : Spring Arts & Crafts Show at the Quincy Mall.

May : Chainsaw Carving at the Quincy Mall Parking Lot

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

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. For more information call Quincy Senior High, the YMCA or www.qhsfootball.com Registration deadline is April 25.

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 : Let The Laughter Live On, 7:00 p.m., Grand Theatre, Keokuk, Iowa.You won't want to miss this night of fun. Everything I Needed to Know I Learned From My Wife by Comedian Rex Havens. This event is sponsored by the Keokuk Area Hospital Foundation. Tickets $25 each. For more information please call 319-526-8762.

May : In celebration of National Historic Preservation Month, the Gardner Museum of Architecture & Design and the Quincy Preserves are hosting a tour of historic churches in and around Quincy from 10a.m. - 4p.m. Cost is $10. For additional information contact the Gardner Museum at 224-6873.

May : Villa Kathrine Annual Open House, 1 -5 p.m., 228-0218

May : Baldwin Instrumental Spring Music Festival, Baldwin Gym, 3000 Maine, 7:30pm, 224-3774

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

May : Quincy United Gem City Soccer Shootout Tournament held at The Paul Dennis Soccer Complex at 33rd & State. For more information call 224-9096.

May : The Great Chase at South Park. Joint fundraiser with the Adams County Chapter American Red Cross and Blessing Heart and Vascular Center. Registration at 9:00a.m. The divisions are a 5K or 10K Competitive Run or a 5K Leisure Walk. Pre-registration ends April 30. Registration Forms at www.redcrossadams.org or www.active.com

May : Friends of the Log Cabins will hold an Open House from 1 - 4p.m. at Quinsippi Island.

May : Antique Auto Museum Open House form 1 - 4p.m. at All America Park.

May : The Friends of the Washington Theater will host an open house at the Washington Theater, 425 Hampshire, from 1-4p.m. The public is invited to see the progress that is being made. Come and see the possibilities! For more information call 228-8696.

May : American Guild of Organists, Sunday Music Series, St Francis Church, 17th & College, 4p.m., 223-8934

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

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

May : Quincy Area residents can attend an Alzheimer's disease support group meeting at 6:30p.m. at the Quincy Senior & Family Resource Center, 639 York, Room 200 in Quincy. Support Group facilitator will be Theresa Taylor, director of The Haven Alzheimer's Unit, Sunset Home. For more information call 228-1111 or visit the website at www.Quincynet.com/quincyalz

May & : The 2008 Annual Senior Police Academy will be held at the Quincy Senior Center, 639 York, Quincy IL in the activity area on the first floor from 2 pm to 4 pm. The event is free and is open to Senior Citizens. For more information call 217-223-7904 ext. 104.

May : Quincy Pools will open.

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

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

May : 12th Annual Ellington Strawberry Festival. Serving from 4 - 6p.m. at Ellington Memorial Presbyterian Church, 4600 N 36th. Menu includes chicken salad, just rites, potato salad, potato chips, strawberries, shortcake, sundaes & homemade cakes. Come join in the fun!

May : The 2008 Annual Senior Police Academy will be held at the Quincy Senior Center, 639 York, Quincy IL in the activity area on the first floor from 2 pm to 4 pm. The event is free and is open to Senior Citizens. Following the event will be a Dinner & Graduation ceremony starting at 5 pm. For more information call 217-223-7904 ext. 104.

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

May : Muddy River Opera Company presents Donizetti's The Elixir of Love, to be held at the Quincy Community Theatre, 300 Civic Center Plaza, 8p.m., 222-2856

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

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

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.

June - August: Quincy Gems collegiate baseball team season. Cost is $3 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 - October: Locally-Grown Farmer's Market, Thursdays, 4p.m. - 7p.m., on the Northeast Parking Lot of the Quincy Mall.

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

June 6: 2nd Annual YWCA Mini Golf-A-Thon from 9a.m. - 1p.m. at the Upper Moorman Park Mini Golf Course. Register your 4-person team today. There will be prizes & a raffle. Cost is $40 per four person team which includes golf & lunch. Proceeds to benefit the YWCA and the Supportive Housing Program. Call 221-9922 for more information & to register.

June 6: Gardner Museum Walking tour from 10-noon. The walking tour Grove Anenue & Your Street - 16th to 20th. Cost is $2. For information call 224-6873.

June 7: The Big River Harmonizers will be celebrating its 45th 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 12: Blues In the District Concert, Washington Park, 5th & Maine, 5-9p.m.

June 18 - 21: Quincy Community Theatre presents Peter & the Wolf. For reservations call 222-3209.

June 26: Blues In the District Concert, Washington Park, 5th & Maine, 5-9p.m.

June 27- 29: Midsummer Arts Faire, Washington Park, 5th & Maine. June 27 from 5-9p.m.; June 28 from 10a.m.- 5p.m.; June 29 from 11a.m.- 4p.m. For more information call 257-0721 or www.artsfaire.org

 

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 : "We Miss You" Cancer Benefit starts at 5:00p.m. at The First Bank Plaza between 7th & 8th off Maine. Drew White is the event organizer with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. This is the third time White has hosted the benefit in honor of his mother who died in 2006 from cancer. Multiple bands will be playing including his own group The Collapse. Tickets are $10.

June : Alzheimer's Association presents Free Monthly Lunch & Lecture Series for Caregivers. Program will be on Eat to Stay Well: A Dietitian's Overvew at the Quincy Senior Center, 639 York. Guest Speaker is Blessing Hospital dietitian Georgia Janssen, RD LDN. 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 228-1111 for reservations or go to Alzheimer's Association, Quincy Area Branch website for more information.

June : The annual St. Francis Parish Picnic will be held this year from 5 pm to Midnight at 17th & College in Quincy, IL. New this year is Bingo, which will be held in a tent. The event will include various kinds of food, drinks, shaved ice, raffle, silent auctions, games, kiddie corner, and live music. This event is fun family entertainment and is for people of all ages.

June : Soap Box Derby, 10:00a.m., at Tom Awerkamp Bridge, North 18th Street - next to QU North Campus/Bob Mays Park. www.quincyboc.org

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

June : Quincy Saddle Club presents its Spring Fun Show to be held at the Adams Co. Fairgrounds Arena south of Mendon Il on rte 336. Register at 10 a.m., show will start promptly at 10:30. $5 per horse per day. Liability waivers must be signed. Negative current ( within 12 month ) coggins required 217-224-3348 or 217-242-7590.

June : KRAH Dog Wash, 9-4 p.m. sponsored by the Humane Society.

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

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

June : Quincy Park Band, Madison Park, 6:30p.m. Bring a lawn chair. This event is co-sponsored by the Exchange Club of Quincy. Members will hand out miniature flags to the audience.

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

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

June : 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 : Tri-Jesus Triathlon at 7:30a.m. at the YMCA

June : McDonald's/Herald Whig Classic Basketball Game of Illinois vs Missouri. 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 : Quincy Park Band, Madison Park, 6:30p.m. Bring a lawn chair.

June : The Antique Auto Museum will hold a car show today at All America Park. Car show registration is from 8:00am-11:30am. The show is free to the public from 11:30am-3:30pm with food, flea market and live music.

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

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

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

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

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

June : Outdoor Concert Series - Come Out & Listen sponsored by the Quincy Park District. The Music Company to be held at Madison Park at 7:00p.m.

June : American Red Cross New Volunteer Orientation at 7 pm at the Red Cross Chapter House (3000 N 23rd St, Quincy). We are inviting the public to come see if volunteering with the Red Cross is something they are interested in. Call 217-222-2477 for more information.

June -: Quincy Community Theatre will present its second student theatre musical of the season, The Little Prince. Shows are at 7p.m. Thursday - Saturday and at 2p.m. on Sunday. For information call 222-3209.

June : Bicycl