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Toastmasters Club

Toastmasters Club will be meeting at 12:00 p.m. in the Hall of Fame Room at Quincy University. This event is open to all QU faculty and staff as well as graduate and undergraduate students. For more information, contatct Charlene Obert at obertch@quincy.edu .

Q-City Volleyball Club Tryouts

Junior Olympic (aka club or traveling) volleyball training and competition is ready to begin for the 2009 season. Girls in high school may try out for a position on teams at Quincy University Fitness Center from 5:30pm - 8:30pm. More information is available on Q-City VBC's website: http://qcity.clubspaces.com or by contacting Heidi Price: coachprice@volleyball.com Boys interested in playing should contact Coach Price directly.

Q-City Volleyball Club Tryouts

Junior Olympic (aka club or traveling) volleyball training and competition is ready to begin for the 2009 season. Girls and boys age 11 and 12 (5th & 6th grades) may try out for a position on teams at Quincy University Fitness Center from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. More information is available on Q-City VBC's website: http://qcity.clubspaces.com or by contacting Heidi Price: coachprice@volleyball.com

Q-City Volleyball Club Tryouts

Junior Olympic (aka club or traveling) volleyball training and competition is ready to begin for the 2009 season. Girls and boys in 7th & 8th grades (13s & 14s) may try out for a position on teams at Quincy University Fitness Center from 5:30pm - 8:30pm. More information is available on Q-City VBC's website: http://qcity.clubspaces.com or by contacting Heidi Price: coachprice@volleyball.com

Holiday Concerts

JWCC Music Department's Annual Holiday Concert.  Featuring performances by Concert Choir, Vocal Show Ensemble and Jazz Band under the direction of Gary DeClue. 

Show dates and times: Saturday, December 6 at 7 p.m; Sunday, December 7 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Contact Gary DeClue for more information, 217/641.4999.

Tae Kwon Do classes

Tae Kwon Do classes sponsored by Quincy Park District: Youth – Oct. 13 – Dec. 8, meets Mon. and Thurs. each week, 4 – 5 p.m. at Emerson Community Center. For youth 6 – 12 years. $35. Tae Kwon Do can help youth improve fitness, self-esteem and mental alertness. Adult – Oct. 13 – Dec. 8, meets Mon. and Thurs. each week, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Emerson Community Center. $35. Students have the opportunity to compete in tournaments. Adults practice Tae Kwon Do for fitness, self defense and sport. Both classes are instructed by Western Illinois Martial Arts, World Tae Kwon Do Federation. Registration required – www.quincyparkdistrict.com or (217) 223-7703.

Aerobic kick boxing

Quincy Park District will sponsor an aerobic kick boxing class for anyone 16 and older. The class meets Mondays and Thursdays at Emerson Community Center, 1310 Washington in Quincy, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., beginning Oct. 13 and continuing through Dec. 8. Instructors from Western Illinois Martial Arts, World Tae Kwon Do Federation conduct the class. Cost is $35. Participants can increase strength, endurance and flexibility through low-impact kicks, punches and weight training that is easy on joints. Special floor padding increases comfort and safety. For information or to register, please contact Quincy Park District at (217) 223-7703, or go online at www.quincyparkdistrict.com.

Calls from Santa

Quincy Park District will arrange for calls from Santa to children up to age 8. The calls will be made Dec. 8 and 9, 6 – 8 p.m. Free; no long distance calls. Register by Dec. 2. (217) 223-7703 or www.quincyparkdistrict.com

Visit with Mrs. Claus

Children ages 3 – 8 can decorate cookies, read stories and sing songs with Mrs. Claus and the elves Dec. 10, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. or Dec. 11, 6 – 7 p.m., Emerson Community Center. $5. Registration required. (217) 223-7703 or www.quincyparkdistrict.com

Breakfast with Santa

Children up to age 12 can have breakfast and visit with Santa Dec. 13, 9 – 10 a.m. or 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Emerson Community Center. $2. Includes donuts, juice and individual visits with Santa. Registration required. (217) 223-7703 or www.quincyparkdistrict.com

Low-impact fitness exercise

Quincy Park District will offer a low-impact fitness exercise class, beginning Oct. 27 and continuing through Dec. 15. The class meets at 5:30 p.m. for one hour at Emerson Community Center, 1310 Washington in Quincy, on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday each week. Each session includes warm-up, floor exercises, cool-down and stretches. Low-impact exercise is easy on joints. Participants should bring a floor mat and wear athletic shoes. Robyn Ebbing is the instructor. Cost: $30. Open to men and women. Registration required. Information/registration: Quincy Park District, www.quincyparkdistrict.com; (217) 223-7703; 1310 Washington, Quincy.

Dashing Through The Snow

Quincy Art Center Christmas Workshop Ages 4- 14, $45 non-members, $40 members Saturday, December 13th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The snow will be blowing in a winter wonderland at the Art Center. We’ll be making a christmas card, Gingerbread houses and A holiday ornament to hang on the tree. As always we’ll play games, have a snack and read a story. Registration can be downloaded at, www.quincyartcenter.org, or call 217-223-5900.

Youth sports classes

Quincy Park District is now taking registrations for two youth sports classes. Tiny tots team sports is an introduction to team sports for children ages 3 – 5. The class meets on Wednesdays, 5:30 – 6:15 p.m., beginning Nov. 5 and continuing through Dec. 17. While this class allows children to learn and practice age-appropriate athletic skills, it also gives them an opportunity to interact with others. Introduction to basketball is for 5 – 8 year olds. It begins Nov. 5 and continues each Wednesday through Dec. 17, 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Participants in this class learn basic basketball fundamentals and play scrimmage games. Each class is $18 per child. Sessions are held at Emerson Community Center, 1310 Washington, Quincy. Registration required. Information/registration: Quincy Park District, (217) 223-7703; 1310 Washington, Quincy; www.quincyparkdistrict.com. Financial assistance is available for qualifying families.

Lincoln Slept Here Exhibit Opens

The Gardner Museum of Architecture and Design opens "Lincoln Slept Here" exhibit at the museum on Saturday, October 4. The exhibit will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 1-4 each day until December 28. Admission is $3 for adults, $1.50 for children 9 and under. Group tours available by appointment call 217-224-6873.

KARAOKE AT KRIEGER'S

Every Thursday beginning at 9 p.m. bring your singing talent to Krieger's for Karaoke brought to you by Phoenix Sounds.  There's still time to participate in the Karaoke Contest every Thursday with the finals being held on September 25.  Two finalists picked each week.  Contestants must register by 9:30 p.m.  Grand Prize award on September 25 will be $500!  Come on out and enjoy the fun!!

3rd Annual JWCC Earth Day

This 3rd Annual two-day event includes electronics recycling collection on Friday and Saturday. Saturday will also include a full day of speakers and mini-seminars about "green" topics, educational hands-on activities, lots of vendor booths featuring green products and services, a recycled art exhibit and recycled art contest awards reception. This is a fun educational event for the whole family. This event is FREE and open to the public.

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