November 20, 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 Nov. 28-29 to celebrate Thanksgiving

Twain Tracks Walking Challenge

NATURE PROGRAMS

Space is limited and reservations suggested by calling 573-221-0154 or emailing
mlrichards@hannibal-mo.gov

Pirate Ridge Trail Hike
1 p.m. Sunday Nov. 24 at Sodalis Nature Preserve

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

Drop-In Pickleball!

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

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!

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!

Ramp Park now open

noon to dusk weekends but will close for the season Dec. 2

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?

Small Business Saturday Nov. 30 in downtown Hannibal
Mark Twain Birthday Party 1 p.m. Nov. 30 at Mark Twain Museum, 120 N. Main St. Tom and Becky will be celebrating Sam’s Birthday with old-fashioned games, crafts, cupcakes and juice.
Mark Twain’s 184th Birthday Bash at the Mark Twain Museum at 3 p.m. Nov. 30, the 5th Annual Mustache Competition: three categories include, the Dapper Stache, Manliest Stache and the Mark Twain Stache. $5 entry will be donated to the James E. Carey Cancer Center in honor of NoShave November. Prizes awarded to all, winners sponsored by co-host Schmidt & White Barbershop.
Mark Twain Museum’s Annual Lighting of the Boyhood Christmas Tree and Gardens 5 p.m. Nov. 30 outside Mark Twain’s boyhood home on Hill Street
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