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Hello Quincy! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Mayor casts deciding vote on stadium lights, community workshop on school challenges, and pictures with the Easter Bunny + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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📰 In the news
Community weighs school challenges: Quincy Together held its second workshop on improving schools, highlighting what it takes to run a school and ongoing staffing concerns as the district searches for a new superintendent — get all the details.
Key takeaways from latest meeting: JWCC trustees approved tenure for Laura Hubbard, J’Nelle Lee, and John Reinhardt, beginning 2026-27, and backed a $65,450 HVAC bid plus two grant requests for adult education and literacy testing — see what the board approved.
Surprising opposition to upgrade: Earlier this month, Quincy City Council approved food and beverage tax money to replace lights at QU Stadium, with Mayor Linda Moore casting the deciding vote after an 8-6 split — see how the vote unfolded.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Pie fix, solved: Underbrink’s Bakery turns out from-scratch pies that hit the spot, with flaky crusts, peak-season fruit that tastes like summer, and cream pies known to vanish from the fridge. Need a little sugar therapy this week? Let the pastry case choose… then pretend it was your plan all along.
Fresh stems, fast: Holtschlag Florist turns everyday wins and last-minute “oops, I forgot” moments into beautiful bouquets, offering same-day delivery across Quincy. Featuring classic roses, lush plants, and custom Designer’s Choice designs, it’s a reliable pick for birthdays, sympathy, or a quick mood boost at home.
Reach new heights: Need a low-key way to shake up your routine? At The Kroc Center, the indoor rock wall offers a fun cross-training session with staff ready to belay and coach basics, great for first-timers and rusty veterans alike. It’s a quick midweek reset that makes inboxes feel less uphill.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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🎉 Grand Opening Event @ Members First Community Credit Union | Friday (3/13) at 9:30 AM – Come celebrate the grand opening with the ceremonial snip, then poke around the brand-new building like a proud neighbor. Enjoy free snacks, guided tours, and a shot at prizes, including a grand giveaway. Good company, fresh paint, and bragging rights included.
🐰 Pictures with the Easter Bunny! @ What’s the Niche? | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Bring the kids, grandkids, and your best bribery snacks for a quick photo with the Easter Bunny. You get one free image, or spring for the whole gallery for $35, prepay only. No mall chaos, just cute smiles, seasonal bragging rights.
🎶 Quincy Symphony Chorus @ Salem Church | Saturday (3/14) at 7:30 PM – Trade the couch for pews and let the Quincy Symphony Chorus serenade you with dreamy pop favorites at Salem Church. Think California Dreamin’, The Impossible Dream, and other sing-alongs you pretend not to know. Tickets at the door, kids free, local pride included.
🎶 Heroes @ Quincy Junior High Auditorium | Sunday (3/15) at 2:30 PM – Caped or not, hear Quincy Concert Band salute heroes in all forms with a free concert that moves from Superman, Captain America, and The Incredibles to stirring wind band works and a tribute to the armed forces. John Williams, Hobbits, and goosebumps, no popcorn required.
🎲 Special Needs Bingo Night @ Union United Methodist Church | Monday (3/16) at 6:30 PM – Nothing beats bingo on a third Monday, especially with popcorn, prizes, and zero pressure. Union UMC hosts a welcoming, fully accessible night in Jensen Fellowship Hall, where the calls are loud, the laughs are easy, and the community vibe is the real jackpot.
🎗 QMG Foundation Cancer Crush Fundraiser @ Sonic Drive-In | Tuesday (3/17) at 5:00 PM – Pull into SONIC Drive-In for a feel-good splurge, where 25% of every burger, slush, and tot supports the QMG Foundation Cancer Crush. Bring the crew, savor the nostalgia, trade your diet for decency, and call it community service, Quincy-style.
⚾ Quincy Hitters 9U Baseball Fundraiser @ Pancheros Mexican Grill | Tuesday (3/17) at 5:00 PM – Head to Pancheros Quincy on March 17, and 30% of in-store sales support the Quincy Hitters 9U team’s travel, equipment, and uniforms. Bring the family, order burritos and queso, and call it community service. In-store only, so step away from the app.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Quincy report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 57°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 87%
Showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind 3 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 55°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 3 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 12 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
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