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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
mlrichards@hannibal-mo.gov
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.
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!
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.
Bring a toy for Toys for Tots!
Are you Hannibal Proud?
Pick up a sign in the Department of Public Works office on the second floor of City Hall and show your pride!
Do you love podcasts AND Hannibal? Listen to
Rivertown Review!
Hannibal Parks & Recreation | 573-221-0154 | mlrichards@hannibal-mo.gov| www.hannibalparks.org
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