October 7, 2019 newsletter

Your monthly news & updates

Write a letter to the future!

Submit a letter for the 2069 time capsule.

The letter can be to yourself, the residents of Hannibal or to a loved one. Letters should be submitted in an unsealed envelope and received by 5 p.m. Oct. 18. Send letters to Hannibal Parks & Recreation, 2069 Time Capsule, 320 Broadway, Hannibal, Mo. 63401 or bring into City Hall. The time capsule will be closed in a ceremony at Central Park Oct. 26. More information available on www.hannibalparks.org

Submit a letter electronically.

Also for the time capsule:

The Bicentennial committee is asking companies, churches, teams and clubs to submit rosters or lists of employees/members along with a description and photo of the group if possible. The goal is to include as many names as possible. All items must be received by 5 p.m. on Oct. 18.

Contemporary Art Display Oct. 1-15 in Central Park

Admiral Coontz Recreation Center

Closed Tuesday-Wednesday until 11 a.m. for police training

Closed Thursday for Job Fair

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

See story and photos from the 45th anniversary celebration of Senior Dance!

Fall Pickleball League Schedules

NATURE PROGRAMS

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

Pirate Ridge Trail Hike
10 a.m. Oct. 9 at Sodalis Nature Preserve

Fabulous Fall Foliage
2 p.m. Oct. 27 at Riverview Park Shelter No. 1 (by the playground)

Fun with Fungi
10 a.m. Nov. 3 at Riverview Park Shelter No. 2 (by the first overlook)

Upcoming Night Hikes

5:30 p.m. Oct. 11

5:30 p.m. Oct. 25

5 p.m. Nov. 2

Night Hikes

through Sodalis Nature Preserve

For all ages

Hiking on paved paths

Sensory awareness

History and nature

Gale Rublee is Hannibal Parks & Recreation’s interpreter guide. She has more than 25 years of experience as a nature educator. She is a founding member of the Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists chapter in Hannibal and is coordinator and teacher for the Bluff City Theater Youth Education in 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

Stars and Star Life

7 p.m. Nov. 8 at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center

The program will be presented by Dr. Robert Sadler, professor of Physical Science at Culver Stockton College.
Check out more information here.

Central Park

Farmers’ Market

Open every Tuesday 4-7 p.m.

Saturday 7:30 a.m. to noon!

Yoga 9-10 a.m.

Hannibal Area Job Fair

Noon-3 p.m. Oct. 10 at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center

Veterans Resources available

sponsored by Hannibal Job Center, Hannibal Area Chamber of Commerce, Hannibal Parks & Recreation, Townsquare Media and NEMO Workforce Development Board

Hannibal Area Shooter’s Education Youth BB Gun League

Registration 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center

Free Firearm safety program for ages 8-18

Thursdays Nov. 7-Feb. 27

Contact Travis Moore for more information.

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 open

4 p.m. to dusk weekdays; noon to dusk weekends

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?

Goat Yoga at 7501 County Road 426 in Hannibal, Click here for more information.
Adulting 101 at Hannibal Free Public Library 6 p.m. Mondays, classes will cover a wide range of useful life skills such as finance, cooking, car maintenance, education and more.
Big Truck Night 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 7 at Hannibal Middle School.
Band Day Parade 3 p.m. Oct. 8 in downtown Hannibal
Hannibal’s Finer Things 5-8 p.m.Oct. 17 at Mark Twain Museum, sponsored by Hannibal Chamber of Commerce.
Hannibal Folklife Festival Oct. 19-20 in downtown Hannibal, features artists, artisans, makers and craftsmen demonstrating and selling handmade traditional arts and fine crafts, strolling and street musicians, a wide array of great festival foods, hot and cold drinks and a performance area.
Halloween Parade 6 p.m. Oct. 26 in downtown Hannibal
LIving Dead Windows 5-8 p.m. Oct. 26 in downtown Hannibal
Halloween Festivities in downtown Hannibal Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m. Jaycees Trunk-or-Treat, 5-8 p.m. Main Street Trick-or-Treat, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Hannibal Police Department Safe Halloween Party at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center; 7:30 p.m. to midnight, Jaycees Haunted House.