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Your monthly news & updates
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Sign up for BB Gun League 6-7 p.m. Oct. 26 at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center
Hannibal Area Shooter's Education Youth BB Gun league begins Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Admiral Coontz Recreational Center.
The class is 6-9 p.m, Thursday through Feb. 22. The free class is a firearm safety awareness class for children ages 8-18. Topics include ethics, sportsmanship, fundamentals for firing a gun, ammunition knowledge and safe gun handling, wildlife management and animal identification. This is not a hunter certification course.
More information is available from Travis Moore, program coordinator 573-231-2859;
[email protected]
; or Aron Lee, Hannibal Parks & Recreation 573-221-0154,
[email protected]
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Haunted Hannibal Happenings
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Night Hike through
Sodalis Nature Preserve
6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27
Meet at the parking lot of Sodalis Nature Preserve, where we will hike up to the bat caves, exploring nature signs along the way. Pause for a story at the top, then return in the dark with sensory awareness activities.
The hike will be on paved paths - about 2 miles.
Guided by nature educator, Gale Rublee
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Want to FALL in Love with Bats this Halloween?
Come by the Sodalis Nature Preserve amphitheater (at the top of the hill) 6-8 p.m. Friday Oct. 27 and learn all about Missouri bats. The latest technology will help you see bats exiting the quarries at dusk! Kirsten Alvey-Mudd, who discovered the bats at Sodalis, will be there to answer questions and give spooky bat facts!
Cool goodies for kids!
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Is your home decked out for Halloween? Don't forget to enter your home in the Freaky Friday Decorating Contest!
Here are the details!
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3-5 p.m. Oct. 29 at Nipper Park
Join us for a Pumpkin Decorating Contest and Exhibit! Walk along the pumpkin path and vote for your favorites!
All pumpkins must be pre-decorated and at Nipper Park between 2 and 3 p.m. Pumpkins can be decorated with paint, glitter, markers, etc., but cannot be carved
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Lots of haunted happenings in historic Hannibal
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Wondering what the big dill about pickleball is? There's still time to sign up at our office at City Hall, deadline is Nov. 6. Join one of our leagues: leisure, intermediate or competitive Tuesdays starting Nov. 14 at Admiral Coontz Rec Center.
Check out the winners in the fall tournament!
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Want to see Sodalis but can't make the hike?
Hannibal Parks & Recreation and Hannibal Regional Auxiliary are cosponsoring Sodalis Nature Preserve Shuttle Tours 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, starting at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center.
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Pancreatic Cancer Research 5K at Riverview Park Saturday
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What else is going on?
- Free Women's Self Defense Class: 6 p.m. Mondays in October at Gracie Barra Hannibal, 2905 St. Mary's. Check out their website.
- Quarter Mayhem for Angel Wings: Doors open at 5 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall, Friday, Nov. 10. Proceeds to purchase Christmas for individuals with developmental disabilities. More information from Kathy Butler, 573-248-1077.
- Mark Twain's annual Birthday Bash: Nov. 25 at Mark Twain Museum. More information and list of events here!
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Hannibal Citywide Cleanup scheduled Oct. 28
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Hannibal Parks & Recreation | 573-221-0154 | [email protected]| www.hannibalparks.org
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We're planning a big party for Hannibal's bicentennial! Here's how to be part of it!
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Admiral Coontz Recreation Center hours
- 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday
- 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday
Play Without Boundaries Sensory Room
Games, puzzles and Imagination Playground blocks for all-inclusive indoor play for adults and children at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center
Senior Adult Dances
Noon to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Music provided by Uptown Strings.
No Senior Dance Nov. 1 due to DARE Halloween Party.
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The Admiral Coontz Recreation Center is closed for the DARE Halloween party setup and teardown. It will reopen to the public at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 2.
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Huckleberry Park
Born Learning Trail
is an interactive series of 10 outdoor games around Huckleberry Park playground. There are several new pieces of all-inclusive playground equipment, including two handicap-accessible swings and musical instruments at Huckleberry Park playground.
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Hannibal Ramp Park at Huckleberry Park
3:45 p.m. to dark on weekdays,
Starting Nov. 6, the Ramp Park will only be open on weekends, noon to dark,
weather permitting
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Want to rent a shelter for a picnic, party or reunion? Better book it now because spots are filling up! Check out our reservation calendar
to see if your date is available!
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Planning a wedding?
Looking for a place to say "I do" or even "Will you be mine?" Hannibal parks are a beautiful setting for a ceremony.
Check out some photos here!
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