December 6, 2019 newsletter

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Admiral Coontz Recreation Center

Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until 5 p.m. Friday

Senior Adult Dance every Wednesday noon to 3 p.m.

Closed Dec. 19-20 for Toys for Tots

NATURE PROGRAMS

Free but space can be limited and reservations suggested by calling 573-221-0154 or emailing
[email protected]

The Wonder of Snow
2-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center

Solstice Trees
2-3 p.m. Sunday Dec. 22 at Riverview Park, starting at Shelter No. 1 by the playground

Pirate Ridge Trail Hike
11 a.m. Dec. 26 at Sodalis Nature Preserve

Nature Trails with Gale
10:30 a.m. Jan. 3 at Hannibal Free Public Library (for ages 3-5)

Nature in Winter
11 a.m. Jan. 3 at Hannibal Free Public Library (for K-2 grade)

Feed the Birds
6-7 p.m. Jan.10 at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center

Robinson Trail Hike
1-3 p.m. Jan. 26 at Sodalis Nature Preserve

Drop-In Pickleball!

5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center $3

No partner needed! All equipment provided!

Coming up Dec. 14!

World Record Attempt

We need you to help set a record … by eating a cupcake! Be on Main Street at 6 p.m. Dec. 14!
Check it out!

Pedal Power

Jan. 18
10 a.m. to noon at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center

The Recreation Center will be opened up for youngsters ages 2-6 to bring their pedal-powered vehicles inside to ride. Parents as Teachers will have other interactive play available. Big Wheels, tricycles, bicycles with training wheels and other pedal-powered vehicles are allowed.

Veterans Memorial and Freedom Bell

Help us honor the veterans

The Veterans Memorial and Freedom Bell
will be located in Cardiff HIll Overlook, surrounded by memorial bricks with the names of veterans. Honor veterans by purchasing a brick for $125.

Print out this form for more information

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.

Benches may be purchased for $2,000.

Check out the bench at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center to see what the bench looks like!

It’s our story, let’s Celebrate! We’re making big plans for 2019, our Bicentennial!
Bookmark now to find out everything!

What
else is going on?

Festival of Lights Window Displays December in downtown Hannibal. Windows throughout downtown light up with magical scenes of Christmas. People’s choice awards will be given to the Most Creative, Most Festive, and Best Lights. Vote once per day through Dec. 25 at on the website.
Christmas Light Show 5 p.m. through Dec. 25 at Mark Twain Dinette
On the 7th Day of Christmas: Charlie & Sam Ring in the New Year, 10 dates between Dec. 13 and 31 at Bluff City Theater at Bluff City Theater, 212 Broadway
Polar Express at Hannibal Free Library 10:30 a.m. Dec. 14
Christmas Living Windows 5 p.m. Dec. 14 on Main Street
Bounce Fest 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 11 at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center, nine bounces houses, treats and music.