Your monthly news & updates
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The location of the
Senior Expohas changed to the American Legion building, 3819 Highway MM
. Senior Expo will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday, April 18.
The Legion will have food available for purchase starting at 11 a.m.
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7 p.m. April 26
7:30 p.m. May 10
7:30 p.m. May 24
8 p.m. June 14
8 p.m. June 28
in Sodalis Nature Preserve
If there is water in the parking lot at Sodalis Nature Preserve, the night hike will be in Riverview Park
For all ages
Hiking on paved paths
Sensory awareness
History and outdoors
Gale Rublee, nature educator, will lead the hike. She has previously been a naturalist and teacher at Shaw Nature Reserve in St. Louis and has been a storyteller and actor. She is the coordinator and teacher for the Bluff City Theater Youth Education Theater Initiative.
The Night Hike is free but reservations must be made by calling Hannibal Parks & Recreation at 221-0154 or emailing
mlrichards@hannibal-mo.gov
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Senior Dances
Noon to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at
Greater Days, 111 N. Main St., until
Admiral Coontz Recreation Center reopens
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Art in the Park
Car Art Collection will be May 4-5 at Riverview Park and May 18-19 at Huckleberry Park
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New Date! Shuttle Tours of Sodalis Nature Preserve
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10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 23 starting at
Admiral Coontz Recreation Center
Sponsored by Sydenstricker’s, with tours are provided by Hannibal Parks & Recreation and Hannibal Regional Auxiliary. These free shuttle tours offer a great opportunity to see Sodalis Nature Preserve without all of the walking.
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Spring Beauty Bath
10-11:30 a.m. April 24 in Riverview Park
Some items may help in the observations, such as magnifying glass, binoculars, camera, or journal to record observations. Participants will be walking off-trail.
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A River Reflection
10 a.m. to noon May 15 in Riverview Park
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et’s take a little time to reflect on the Mighty Mississippi.There will be walking on the paved trails or road.
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Learn about Missouri’s Natural Resources
5:30 p.m. April 16
Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists Orientation session
at Burt Administration Building at Hannibal-LaGrange University.
More information by calling 573-248-2530
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Join the Tree Board and local fourth-graders to celebrate Arbor Day and plant trees in Central Park
1:30 p.m. April 26
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9 a.m. to noon April 27
starting at Y’Men’s Pavilion, 105 Hill St.
Stream Team t-shirts will be available for the first 100 participants and breakfast will be provided.
Sponsored by Hannibal Parks & Recreation, Hannibal Area Chamber of Commerce and 1819 Stream Team
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Open even earlier!
Opening Day of Central Park Farmers’ Market May 4!
Open every Saturday 7:30 a.m. to noon!
Yoga 9-10 a.m.
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What’s inside?
We are opening the time capsule in Central Park
10 a.m. May 4
Come by and see what was saved from 1969!
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Coming up!
Spring Festival of Country Music
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6-9 p.m. May 4 at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center
Music will be performed by Memory Lane, including Betty and Martin Miller, Harlon Lain, Wendell Glance, Greg Cornelius and Virgil Watts, along with special guests.
Food and drink concession will be available from Greater Days restaurant. Admittance is free but donations will be accepted for the band.
The Spring Festival of Country Music is sponsored by the Hannibal Parks & Recreation. More information is available by calling 573-221-5682.
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Abilities Smile a Mile Buddy Walk
10 a.m. May 11 in Central Park
Striving to raise awareness and support inclusion and acceptance of people with Down Syndrome and other developmental “ABILITIES.” Event will included Rock the Walk, food, music, dancing, vendors, and all around fun.
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Planning for the summer?
Bluff City Theater/Hannibal Parks & Recreation Summer Camps
- June 17-21 (10 a.m. to noon) ages 5-7 Down by the Riverside
- July 15-19 (9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ages 8-12 A Folktale in Hannibal
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Veterans Memorial and Freedom Bell
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Help us honor the veterans
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The
Adopt A Bench
program is designed to allow Hannibal residents and visitors to support Hannibal Parks by having a bench installed along the Hannibal riverfront. Participants can use the program to remember a loved one, celebrate a joyous occasion or promote a business or organization. Participation in this program includes the purchase and installation of the bench, as well as a memorial plaque.
The riverfront will feature benches on the sidewalk promenade along the riverfront.
Check out the bench at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center to see what the bench looks like!
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What else is going on?
- Quilt exhibition in honor of Hannibal Bicentennial April at Mark Twain Boyhood Home. “A Journey Through Time: Hannibal, Missouri 1819 – 2019”
- Shame The Devil! An Audience with Fanny Kemble Bluff City Theater play April 18 to April 27 tickets available here.
- Prescription Take-Back program 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hannibal Clinic and 1-5 p.m. at Hannibal Regional Hospital April 23, sponsored by Northeast Missouri Narcotics Task Force and Drug Enforcement Administration.
- Great Girlfriend Getaway April 26-28 in downtown Hannibal, More details here.
- Spring Fashion Show 7-9 p.m. April 26 at Mark Twain Museum, 120 N. Main St. See the newest fashion trends on the runway by: Danni Nicole’s, Maurices, JCPenny, YU!, Matilda Jane and The Mark Twain Museum Gift Shop. Shop and pamper yourself after the show at the fashion and jewelry booths by the runway participants.Tickets are $20 and includes your drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Seating is limited so call 573-221-9010 x403 to purchase your tickets.
- Barn Bash 7-11 p.m. April 26 at The Orchard. An evening of fun, food and music, featuring live performance by Country Soul. Proceeds of this event benefit Hannibal Regional Foundation’s Building BETTER Tomorrows Campaign. For more information or tickets, please contact Hannibal Regional Foundation at (573) 629-3577.
- Block Party at Eugene Field, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27, bounce houses, face painting, treats, food, silent auction, proceeds benefit Playground Project.
- Mayday for Mutts 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27 at Finn’s Food and Spirits, 214 N. Main St., sponsored by Northeast Missouri Humane Society and 2 Besties Biscuits.
- Diabetes Self Management Program 1-3 p.m. Thursdays May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and June 6 at Clarity Healthcare, from University of Missouri Extension, free but registration required by calling 573-603-1460
- Hannibal Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament May 3 at Norwoods Golf Course More information is available here.
- Chris Janson in Concert 7 p.m. May 11 at Tanyard Gardens Get your tickets now!
- Breakfast Tour of The Child Center 8:30-9:30 a.m. May 14, Aug. 13, Nov. 12, The child advocacy center is located at 8965 Highway 36 West #2. RSVP
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Hannibal Parks & Recreation | 573-221-0154 | mlrichards@hannibal-mo.gov| www.hannibalparks.org
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Hannibal Ramp Park in Huckleberry Park open open 3:45 p.m. until dark on weekdays and noon to dark weekends
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Admiral Coontz Recreation Center
is closed until further notice.
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