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Written by Allen A. Marshall
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Tuesday, 08 November 2011 09:08 |
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is waiving day-use fees for veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families at the more than 2,400 Corps-operated recreation areas nationwide on Veterans Day, November 11.
The Rock Island District of the Army Corps of Engineers manages dozens of recreation areas throughout its area of responsibility which spans across most of Iowa and Illinois, as well as parts of Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin. At this time of year, most District recreation sites are closed for the season but many of the District's boat ramps on the Mississippi River will participate in the Veterans Day offer and waive day use fees. Boat ramps at the following locations will participate: Grant River, Blanding Landing, Pleasant Creek, Big Slough, Thomson Causeway, Cattail Slough, Clarks Ferry, Lock and Dam 13 and Shady Creek.
"This Veterans Day we will honor our veterans, active and reserve service members, and their families with an invitation to visit one of the thousands of Corps recreation sites nationwide, free of charge. As an active participant of the administration's America's Great Outdoors initiative, we hope that you will join us," said Jo-Ellen Darcy, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works.
The day-use fee waiver requires only verbal confirmation of service. This waiver covers boat launch ramp and swim beach fees. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities such as group picnic shelters. Other agencies that manage recreation areas on Corps lands are encouraged, but not required, to offer the Veterans Day waiver of fees in the areas that they manage.
"We began this initiative in 2006 to support and honor the men and women who have served our nation and the armed forces, and to encourage them and their families to visit and enjoy one of our many recreation sites," said Mike Ensch, Chief of Operations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
With more than 370 million visits annually to 422 lake and river projects, the Corps is the largest federal provider of outdoor and water-based recreation in the nation. The more than 2,400 Corps-operated recreation areas nationwide provide a diverse range of outdoor activities to people of all ages, and the Corps estimates that 90 percent of its recreation projects are within 50 miles of metropolitan areas. To discover the Corps recreation site nearest you, please visit http://corpslakes.usace.army.mil/visitors/visitors.cfm |
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Written by Kyle Carter
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Tuesday, 01 November 2011 11:57 |
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What: 1 Year In Combined Location Celebration
Where: 418 E. 2nd Street, Downtown Davenport (At the foot of the Arsenal Bridge)
Date: Saturday, November 5th
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Notes: Live music all day, 20% off merchandise at BOTH stores, 50% off DVD’s (except music DVD’s)
(Davenport, Iowa) – Ragged Records and Trash Can Annie Vintage Clothing are pleased to
announce a celebration of one year together at their 418 E. 2nd Street location in fabulous
downtown Davenport! Saturday, November 5th will mark the one year anniversary that the two
businesses opened under one roof to provide one-stop shopping and cultural stimulation for
the Quad Cities. Please join in and help staff and friends celebrate this momentous occasion.
Enjoy live music all day featuring performances by American Dust, Anthony Catalfano Trio,
Teenage, and more. All used merchandise will be 20% off at both shops! Also, all DVD’s
(except music) will be 50% off through November.
Stop in to say hello and while you’re here, pick up some rad vintage clothes, music, and memorabilia. You know it’s the place where all the cool kids go...
Band Schedule
10:30 - Teenage (Lo-Fi Folk, Pop, Psych)
12:00 - American Dust (Singer/Songwriter, Lo-Fi Folk)
2:00 - Anthony Catalfano Trio (A Jazz trio playing the music of: Coltrane, Monk, Shorter & more
3:30 - Jose Dilucio (Bossa Nova). |
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Written by Ron Summers
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Monday, 31 October 2011 14:27 |
The Figure Skating Club of the Quad Cities, the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, and Davenport Parks and Recreation announced today that 1996 World Champion skater Todd Eldredge will attend a “Skate with Todd Eldredge” event at the River’s Edge on Friday, November 18, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The public is invited to skate with this Olympic ice skater during Public Skate at the River’ Edge. Admission cost is $10, and includes 2 hours of ice skating, an opportunity to meet Todd Eldredge, hot chocolate and holiday cookies. Skate rental is $3. Partial proceeds will be donated back to support of the arts in our area.
Todd Eldredge will be performing in town as part of Quad City Symphony Orchestra and Quad City Arts Festival of Trees’ Holiday Pops. Eldredge is the 1996 World Skating Champion, and a six-time National Champion. This year’s Holiday Pops is at the i-Wireless Center on Saturday, November 19, at 7:30 p.m. Twelve local skaters will also perform at the concert. Tickets are now on sale at the i-Wireless Center.
Anyone with an interest in skating is encouraged to take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity. The skating event at the River’s Edge, the Holiday Pops, and the Festival of Trees are a great way to open the holiday season here in the Quad Cities.
What : Skate with Todd Eldredge Event
When: Friday, November 18, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: The River’s Edge, 700 W River Drive, Davenport IA |
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Written by Sister Sallyann McCarthy
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Monday, 31 October 2011 14:08 |
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Michigan Peace Team founder to train activists in Clinton
Rev. Peter Dougherty, founder of Michigan Peace Team, will lead a day-long nonviolence training workshop in Clinton on Saturday, November 12, at The Canticle, home of the Sisters of St. Francis, 841-13th Ave. No., Clinton. He also will offer a public presentation on Saturday evening at 7:00 pm.
Registration for the Clinton workshop is open to the public but limited to 25 persons. Anyone interested in participating is urged to call 563-242-7611, or email
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as soon as possible. A donation is requested to cover the cost of the program and the meals provided. The workshop will begin at 8:30 am with a continental breakfast and conclude at 5 pm. The 7 pm program is free and open to all.
For details, call 563-242-7611 or visit www.clintonfranciscans.com/news-and-events |
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Written by Jim Miller
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Monday, 31 October 2011 14:03 |
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WHEN: 11-7-11
TIME: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Betterdorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA 52722
WHAT: Dorris, a resident of Davenport, IA, will be available to sign copies of his book, Life Is Too Short; Life Is What We Make It.
Fear not, for in Life Is Too Short: Life Is What We Make It, author David Dorris shows you how to approach life's problems and that making the right choices is easier than you think. Life is like a baseball game where the pitcher is constantly throwing you curveballs. As this is the case, do you want to simply be a spectator, or do you want to get in the game and face life head-on? Although it may sound simple sometimes, life is not an easy game to play. There are many challenges to overcome and many choices you have to make. None of you have a choice as to how you come into the world; however, you do have a choice as to the kind of life you live. Follow David in Life Is Too Short: Life Is What We Make It, and find out for yourself how you too can knock life's curveballs out of the park.
For more information, contact Jim Miller at 888-361-9473 or
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