DAVENPORT, IA– Team registrations are now being accepted for the Quad City Bags Classic. Enjoy the great weather, a little bit of fun and competition and support two important youth organizations. The Quad City Bags Classic is sponsored by Tri State Windows, Siding and Roofing and the Quad Cities River Bandits and will be held on Saturday, September 8th at Modern Woodmen Park.

THIS ISN'T JUST ANY BAGS TOURNAMENT!!! This tournament is held ON the field at Modern Woodmen Park. A limited field of 144 teams will get the chance to test their skills as 72 custom-built, regulation-size bag sets are placed throughout the outfield of Modern Woodmen Park. Registration is $40 per team and each team is guaranteed at least 5 games throughout the day. Teams will first play within a pool of teams (guaranteed at least 4 games), following by two "flight" tournaments.

The beneficiaries of tournament entry fees and sponsorships are Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley and Boys and Girls Club of the Mississippi Valley.

To sign up a team or for more information, please call 563-323-8006 or 309-757-5777 or visit www.bbbsmv.org or www.bgcmv.org.

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DAVENPORT, IA–Big Brothers Big Sisters is now accepting mail-in and online orders until April 23rd for its Annual Plant Sale. Flowers will be available after this date at their retail site May 5th - 13th at Northwest Bank Tower in Davenport.

The Plant Sale offers hundreds of annuals and specialty plants for purchase including flats, hanging baskets, spikes, and vinca vines. Individual, group, and corporate orders are encouraged through the pre-order campaign by visiting www.bbbs-mv.org. Pre-orders over $150.00 can be delivered to your home or business May 5th-8th.

"Hanging baskets in particular have been really popular in recent years. They make a great Mother's Day gift. In addition to the online order form, the website features photos of all the types of plants we have available, so people have a better idea of what they're ordering," Justin said.

Big Brothers Big Sisters recommends that customers order their plants in advance to ensure the fulfillment of their entire order. Pre-orders can be placed on the agency's website at www.bbbs-mv.org. Customers can also call Big Brothers Big Sisters at (563) 323-8006 to have an order form mailed to them.

For pre-orders, customers have a chance to help beautify a local summer camp for youth and a woman's shelter. Purchase one or more flats of flowers to be donated to Camp Shalom or Winnie's Place.

Pick-up and delivery of pre-orders will be Saturday, May 5th through Tuesday, May 8th. Retail and walk-up sales will be held Saturday, May 5th through Sunday, May 13th, at the Northwest Bank Tower in Davenport.

"People like to bring their mothers and shop for plants together," Justin said. "For many families, companies and individuals, the Plant Sale has become a Mother's Day tradition."

The plant sale is presented by Iowa American Water, Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors, Hazelwood Homes and Heritage Landscape Design. Other sponsors include Northwest Bank & Trust Company, Becker & Becker, RSC Equipment Rental, Modern Woodmen, Lujack's, DMW Design, WHBF-TV, Quad-City Times and Koehler Electric.

A portion of the proceeds from the plant sale support AmeriCorps member's direct service projects within Big Brothers Big Sisters.

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