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Pumpkins in the Park
Hannibal Parks & Recreation is hosting the seventh annual Pumpkins in the Park — a pumpkin-decorating contest and exhibit — at Central Park Saturday, Oct. 30. The event will be in conjunction with the last day of Central Park Farmers Market. Winners will be…
Bats are Back!
October is Bat Appreciation Month so it’s a good time to see the bats getting ready to hibernate. There will be three opportunities in October to take part in Night Hikes through Sodalis Nature Preserve: 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1 6 p.m. Friday, Oct….
Birthday party starts at noon today
A special celebration is planned for today to celebrate the 48th year of Senior Dances at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Betty Parsons Miller has been performing all of those years. The group she now plays with is called the Uptown Strings, the rest…
Senior Adult dances celebrate 48 years
There have been senior adult dances at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center for 48 years and though the names have changed, both for the band and the members, the Uptown Strings have performed the entire time. A carry-in and special celebration is planned for…
Night Hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve
The benefits of bats are many and participants will learn all about it at a Night Hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve Friday Sept. 24. The night hike begins at 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot at Sodalis. Bats are essential to many ecosystems ranging…
September 17, 2021 newsletter
Your monthly news & updates Visit our Website Celebrate Life 5K Run/Walk to raise awareness about organ, tissue and eye donation. 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10 in Riverview Park Sign up here or just show up ready to run or walk! 5:30 p.m….
Matter of Balance: Fall Prevention program
University of Missouri Extension is offering a Matter of Balance: Fall Prevention program in Hannibal at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center 301 Warren Barrett Dr, Hannibal, MO 63401. Meeting dates are September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, and November 3, 10, and 17. The…
Night Hike Friday
There is great weather in the forecast and plenty of room in the upcoming Night Hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve Friday Sept. 17. The night hike begins at 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot at Sodalis. The night hikes are scheduled in time for…
August 31, 2021 newsletter
Your monthly news & updates Visit our Website Spectators can enjoy base ball in its purest form through a Vintage Base Ball Game during the Steampunk Festival in Hannibal. The Hannibal Nationals will play the Springfield Long Nine at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept….
Storybook Trail
The Hannibal Parks & Recreation Department is providing a Storybook Trail in Central Park specially geared to young children starting school. The Storybook Trail will be Sept. 3-13. The book is “David Goes to School” by David Shannon, which is a picture book about…
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