Quincy Steamboat Company, in concert with University of Illinois Extension, is hosting a series of locally-grown dinners that celebrate the uniqueness of each season.

Held in the ever-popular Quincy Steamboat Company, the celebrations will highlight the culinary talents of Sondra Bartley and Clyde Nall and a seasonal menu featuring foods produced by local and regional farmers. Diners will also have the opportunity to meet some of the farmers who grow or raise the food highlighted at each dinner.

Dates of the seasonal dinners are October 2, 2008, January 29, 2009, May 14, 2009 and July 16, 2009. Each dinner will begin at 6:30 pm with appetizers followed by a three course dinner. The dinners will be accompanied by coffee and tea and diners may bring their own wine and spirits to enjoy with the meal.

A very limited number of tickets are available for each dinner and the cost is $40 per person. Tickets for each of the dinners may be purchased at University of Illinois Extension at 330 S. 36th St. in Quincy or on-line. Reservations for the first dinner must be received by Monday September 29, 2008. Checks should be made payable to University of Illinois Extension.