January 22, 2020 newsletter

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Is Snowman Weather in the forecast?

Enter our Snowman contest on
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to win a prize package from Hannibal Parks & Recreation!

NATURE PROGRAMS

Free but space can be limited and reservations suggested by calling 573-221-0154 or emailing
mlrichards@hannibal-mo.gov

Parents must accompany children

Robinson Trail Hike
1-3 p.m. Jan. 26 at Sodalis Nature Preserve (all ages)

Nature Tales with Gale
10:30-11 a.m. Feb. 7 at Hannibal Free Public Library (ages 2-5)

Owl Prowl Night Hike
6 p.m. Feb. 7 at Sodalis Nature Preserve (all ages)

Hannibal Hibernators
2-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16 at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center (all ages)

Pirate Ridge Trail Exploration
1-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at Sodalis Nature Preserve (all ages)

Check out our
Facebook Page
and
website
for more information!

Pickleball League Play Tuesdays

Check out
schedules here for Leisure, Intermediate and Competitive divisions.

Get your steps in!

Admiral Coontz Recreation Center closed on Friday Jan. 24 for event setup

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at

Admiral Coontz Recreation Center

Food, music, prizes and fun!

Will the Ice Bowl live up to its name in 2020?

The 14
^th

annual Ice Bowl will be
Saturday, Feb. 15
at the Don Crane Disc Golf Course in Huckleberry Park, sponsored by the Hannibal Parks & Recreation Department.

Tee-off begins at 10 a.m. Participants will play two rounds. Food is provided and prizes awarded. Registration begins at 9 a.m.

The fee is $10 and proceeds will go to the Buddy Pack program, which benefits more than 500 Marion County schoolchildren.

Congratulations to our Park Board president!

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!

What else is going on?

Wing Ding 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 25 at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center, sponsored by Hannibal Jaycees and Mark Twain Distributing
Book Sale 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at Hannibal Free Public Library, 200 S. Fifth St.
Opening reception for #blackgirlmagic exhibit 5 p.m. Feb. 1 at Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main St.
Hannibal Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner 6 p.m. Feb. 1 at Rialto Banquet Hall
ShowMe Healthy Relationships free class for singles 6 p.m. Tuesdays Feb. 4-March 3 at Douglass Community Services, 711 Grand Ave., more information here.
Little People City 5 p.m. Feb. 6 at Early Childhood Center, sponsored by Parents as Teachers
Tom and Becky Swim Meet Feb. 7-9 at Hannibal YMCA
Bounce Fest 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 8 at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center, nine bounces houses, treats and music.
Second Saturday Gallery Walk 5-8 p.m. Feb. 8 in downtown Hannibal
Chili Cookoff Feb. 15 at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center, sponsored by Golden Eagle Distributing, including an adult pinewood derby
Coffee Talk Lecture Series 3 p.m. Feb. 16 at Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main St.
Mark Twain on Slavery 7 p.m. Feb. 21-22 at Planter’s Barn Theater, 319 N. Main St.
Groovin’ to the 70’s Trivia Night 7 p.m. Friday Feb. 28 at American Legion, 3819 Route MM, proceeds to Mark Twain Museum
Chocolate Extravaganza March 13-15 in downtown Hannibal, purchase passports here.
Shamrock Shuffle 8 a.m. March 14 at Hannibal-LaGrange University, sponsored by Hannibal YMCA
Hannibal Piecemakers Quilt Show April 3-4 at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center
Comedy on the River April 16-19 sponsored by Bluff City Theater, more information here.
Big River Comic Convention April 17-19 at Tabernacle of Praise Recreational Complex, 6400 County Road 445, off of West Ely Road
Great Girlfriend Getaway April 24-26 in downtown Hannibal