Events Calendar

The Paddle Wheel Lounge invites you to join the 17th Annual Special Olympics Fundraiser on Saturday September 26.

This event is to raise money for kids in our community to be able to attend the Special Olympics.

For more information, contact The Paddle Wheel Lounge

Washington Park will light up this September as Dancer Love Foundation brings Glow & Row 2026 back to downtown Quincy on Saturday, September 26, from 6:30–10:30 p.m.
New this year, Glow & Row is adding a bike division, creating another way for teams to take part in the challenge. The new division will accommodate approximately 12–15 teams, with registration available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Participants can gather a team or register individually. Those who register by September 1 will be guaranteed an event T-shirt. Teams can continue to be added after the T-shirt deadline, with registration remaining open through September 25, the day before Glow & Row.

Come create your own pumpkin decoration in our Art Studio!

$1.00 with Admission

Admission Cost:
Adults: $13.00
Children: $13.00
Infants (under 1): Free
Seniors (60+) & Military personnel: $10.40
Members: Free

Fresh produce, local vendors, and community fun are right around the corner.
Still thinking about being a vendor? There’s time—reach out to the Hancock County Farm Bureau at 217-357-3141 or [hcfbmanager@gmail.com](mailto:hcfbmanager@gmail.com).
We can’t wait to see you there!

The Fort Madison Farmer's Market is growing, and we want you to be part of it! Join us on Mondays at Central Park from 4-6 pm in June-September.

Many older adults experience fear of falling, often limiting their daily activities and independence. To support community members in building confidence and staying active, University of Illinois Extension is offering A Matter of Balance. Taught by popular Extension Health and Wellness Educator Tessa Hobbs-Curley, this award-winning, evidence-based program is designed to help adults manage fall concerns and safely increase activity levels.
The free program will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 29 through October 22, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the YMCA Senior Center of McDonough County, 400 E. Calhoun St., Macomb.

A Matter of Balance uses practical strategies, gentle exercises, and supportive group discussion to help participants view falls as controllable, make simple changes to improve safety at home, and build strength, balance, and flexibility. The program is ideal for adults 60 and older, as well as anyone looking to improve stability, mobility, and peace of mind.

Registration is required by phone. Space is limited. Call 309‑837‑5733 to reserve your spot.

The market emphasizes locally grown produce and products, ensuring that all items are sourced from Illinois growers. This focus on local sourcing helps to reduce transportation emissions and supports the regional economy.
The market welcomes new vendors and offers a variety of goods, including fruits, vegetables, baked and canned goods, as well as artwork and crafts. It operates between 3 and 6 PM, making it accessible for afternoon and early evening shoppers.

Join us for a free meal on the last Wednesday of each month

Mulholland Street in Nauvoo comes alive with over 60 scarecrows created by very talented citizens for this annual October event sponsored by the Nauvoo Betterment Association.
This year, there will be a theme celebrating America's 250th.  There will also be a category for the most creative use of materials and a Facebook People's Choice award. Winners will be announced at the 4th annual Spooktacular Soup Sampling on Saturday, October 10 at the Nauvoo City Center. Registration form available at City Hall and the Library or on the Scarecrow Festival Facebook page and are due by October 1 to be eligible for judging and must be on display by that date.

Creators are urged to follow the theme, but not necessary to enter a scarecrow.

Looking forward to seeing the crows lining Mulholland starting October 1.

Make plans now to show off your creative side with a scarecrow.

Celebrating America’s 250th anniversary!
Brass Quintet

Made in America is a celebration of 250 years of American music.

The selections of this program cover a wide variety of styles, as is very fitting of this beautifully diverse country; including everything from Aaron Copland’s ballet Rodeo to American folk songs like America the Beautiful to orchestral music like Leroy Anderson’s Bugler’s Holiday to popular songs like Paul Simon’s Bridge Over Troubled Water and Stevie Wonder’s Sir Duke to the marches of John Philip Sousa!

Acclaimed as “the perfect blend of virtuosity and vitality” (Chicago Brass Festival), the Alliance Brass has emerged as one of the country’s most exciting ensembles.

“On a scale of 1-10, they’re a 12!” – Gallup Concert Association