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Recreation Center hours for October-November 2024
The Admiral Coontz Recreation Center will be closed to recreational activities from Oct. 25 to Nov. 1 due to setup for the DARE Halloween Party. The Hannibal Police Department sponsors the Halloween Party, which is 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. The Recreation Center will…
Shooter’s Education Youth BB Gun League registration Oct. 23, 2024
Registration Night for the Hannibal Area Shooter’s Education Youth BB Gun League is 6 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Youngsters and parents are encouraged to attend. Travis Moore, program coordinator, said the program has two main goals: • Teach area…
Bird Walk set for Oct. 19
As winter approaches and the availability of insects and other food drops, many birds move south. It’s the perfect time to watch birds before their seasonal migration. A Bird Walk will be at 8 a.m. Oct. 19 at Sodalis Nature Preserve, sponsored by Hannibal…
Night Hikes coming up in October
There will be two night hikes this month, the last chance to see bats at sunset at Sodalis Nature Preserve. The dates are: • 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 • 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 Each fall, Indiana bats migrate from their summer habitats…
Disc golf tournament Saturday at Huckleberry Park
If you’ve always wondered why there are metal baskets all over Huckleberry Park, here’s your chance to find out. There will be a disc golf tournament Saturday, Sept. 28. The Don Crane Memorial Huck Finn Open disc golf tournament starts at 10 a.m. at…
Nipper Marina to be closed for dredging
The boat ramp and marina at Nipper Park will be closed for two weeks starting Oct. 7 so Hannibal Parks & Recreation personnel can dredge without interruption. Boats docked in marina slips should be taken out by 8 a.m. Oct. 7. Boaters will be…
Drop-In Pickleball set for Tuesdays
America’s fastest-growing sport with the silly name — pickleball — continues to lure new players onto courts in droves. Hannibal Parks & Recreation is offering a way to enjoy pickleball indoors this fall. Drop-in Pickleball, which will be offered Tuesday evenings at the Admiral…
Bird Walk set for Saturday, Sept. 28
As summer gives way to fall, many birds begin to move from their spring and summer breeding grounds to their winter homes. This is a good time to watch birds make the seasonal transition. A Bird Walk will be at 8 a.m. Sept. 28…
Night Hike Friday, Sept. 27, 2024
The opportunity to experience the wonders of night at Sodalis Nature Preserve is available Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 There will be a Night Hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve starting at 6 p.m., sponsored by Hannibal Parks & Recreation. Interpreter Guide Gale Rublee will lead…
Band to be honored at celebration Tuesday
The band now known as Uptown Strings have been playing at senior adult dances for 50 years. A celebration at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 will honor the musicians for bringing the gift of music to senior citizens with unparalleled enthusiasm, talent and compassion….
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