22 Nov 2013

BILL WUNDRAM WINS PURSUIT OF THE PODIUM

By Jared Johnson

Davenport, IA- The Quad City Symphony Orchestra congratulates Bill Wundram as the winner of their Pursuit of the Podium contest. The Quad Cities community donated $16,249 for the opportunity to see Bill Wundram conduct "Sleigh Ride." Wundram will be joining Debby Boone and the Quad City Symphony Orchestra on stage at the iWireless Center for tomorrow night's Holiday Pops.

The four Pursuit of the Podium candidates raised a combined $28,924 in support of the artistic and educational mission of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra. The QCSO would like to thank all four candidates for their outstanding efforts in this pursuit, including Doug Cropper, CEO, Genesis Health System; Brian Burke, Financial Advisor, Park Avenue Securities; and former Iowa Senator Maggie Tinsman. The Quad City Symphony Orchestra and music lovers throughout our community applaud your efforts.

If you would like to see Bill Wundram conduct "Sleigh Ride" at the iWireless Center tomorrow night, November 23, at 7:30 p.m., tickets are still available. Buy your tickets today for Holiday Pops featuring Debby Boone at 800.745.3000 or online at www.qcsymphony.com. Tickets range from $19.50 to $55. Seniors and children can save $2 per ticket. Groups of 15 or more can save even more by calling the iWireless Center group sales department at 309.277.1356.

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24 Oct 2013

Halloween Themed Trivia Night in Support of United Way

By Jared Johnson

Halloween Themed Trivia Night -November 2nd, at 7:00 pm/doors open at 6:30.  Location: Knights of Columbus 1111 W 35th St, Davenport, IA 52806. This is regular trivia questions with a twist- the night is hosted by a Trivia Jockey who plays a song between questions. (To clarify, questions are not specifically Halloween OR music related) In addition, there is a prize for best costume and best themed table.

Contact Renee.luze-johnson@scottcountyiowa.com to reserve your table or call 563-326-8713.  Registration at the door or reserve in advance $10.00 per person, maximum at a table is 8. Tables can be reserved with less than 8.  Top prize $150.00.  Snacks are welcome, all beverages must be purchased at the Knights of Columbus.  Find more information at www.scottcountyiowa.com.  Event hosted by the Scott County United Way Committee.
23 Oct 2013

Relay for Life Trivia Night

By Jared Johnson
Relay For Life of Rock Island County presents our fall trivia night, Friday, November 22nd at The Rock Reception Hall, 302 First Street, Coal Valley, IL. Doors open at 5 p.m. Trivia starts at 6 p.m. A Soup Supper will be served beginning at 5 p.m. and is just $5 per person. Teams are still allowed to bring in snacks. All drinks, however, must be purchased at The Rock.
  • Reigstration is $10 per person. Teams can have up to eight members. New this year--- register by Wednesday, November 20th and save $10 on registration for a team of 8.
  • Trivia will consist of 10 rounds with 10 questions per round.
  • A silent auction will be held.
  • Questions? Contact Event Co-Chairs Jennifer at 309-337-9326 or Linda at 309-230-2492
09 Oct 2013

WQPT Trivia Night November 1

By Jared Johnson

MOLINE, IL - If you consider yourself a military trivia buff and you know the origin of the 21-gun salute, then put together a team for the WQPT Military-Themed Trivia Night, Friday, Nov. 1, at Fargo Lounge, Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL.

Doors open at 6 p.m, with the event kicking off at 7 p.m.

Teams may include up to eight people per table. Admission is $80 per team. All money raised will support WQPT's educational programming and outreach in Western Illinois and Eastern Iowa.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place teams. Participants are encouraged to wear red, white and blue. Prizes will also be awarded for the best dressed table. In addition, a 50/50 drawing, raffles and silent auction will be held. A cash bar will be available.

The event is providing students in the WIU-QC Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration 235 class hands-on experience planning an event.

To register for the event or for more information, contact WQPT at (309) 762-2400.

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02 Oct 2013

Post-Halloween Trivia Night!

By Jared Johnson

Come Join the Scott County Employee's United Way Campaign Committee for

Post-Halloween Trivia Night!

Saturday, November 2 at 7:00 pm - Doors Open at 6:30 pm

Knights of Columbus, 1111 W 35th Street, Davenport

Purchase your full table of 8 players ($80 per table) by October 25th and you get

EITHER a 9th player at your table for FREE ($10 value) OR you get your mulligans for FREE ($5 value)

Contact Renee (Renee.Luze-Johnson@scottcountyiowa.com) for more details or to sign up your full table!

 

All proceeds go to support United Way of the Quad Cities!
02 Oct 2013

Quad City Engineering and Science Council to host Trivia Night benefiting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Scholarships and Student Outreach

By Jared Johnson

Please join us Saturday, October 12, 2013 for a Trivia Night hosted by the Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC). All proceeds will go to the QCESC to support scholarships and student outreach in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

The event will be held at the St. Ambrose University Rogalski Center located at 518 West Locust Street, Davenport, Iowa. Doors open at 6:00 P.M. and Trivia starts at 7:00 P.M.

Please pre-register at www.qcesc.org.

Teams consist of 8 with $10 per person (Table Minimum $50). Everyone will be entered into a drawing for door prizes. Mulligans will be sold 10 for $10?you may use more than 1 per round. Doublers will be sold 1 for $10?to double the score of any round you choose. Each team may bring in their own snacks but there will also be a cash bar and pizza and snacks will be available for purchase.

Trivia will consist of 10 rounds of 10 general knowledge questions. You DON'T have to be a genius to play and have fun! 1st Place team will receive double their money back and 2nd Place team will receive their money back.

Pre-register at www.qcesc.org.  Questions? Contact Chris at 563-505-6703 or chris@ccx.net

Don't have enough for a table? Come anyway and we will assign you to a table!
01 Oct 2013

QCESC STEM Trivia Night

By Jared Johnson

QCESC STEM Trivia Night Benefiting the Quad City Engineering and Science Council (for local promotion of Science Technology Engineering and Math support)

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Doors open at 6:00 P.M.;

Trivia starts at 7:00 P.M.

· At the St. Ambrose University Rogalski Center, 518 West Locust Street, Davenport, Iowa

· 8 Person Teams, $10 per person (Table Minimum $50)

Everyone will be entered into a drawing for door prizes.

Mulligans 10 for $10?you may use more than 1 per round

Doublers 1 for $10?to double the score of any round you choose

· Each team may bring in their own snacks.

Cash bar, pizza and snacks will be available for purchase.

· All proceeds will go to the QCESC

· Trivia will consist of 10 rounds of 10 general knowledge questions. You DON'T have to be a genius to play and have fun!

· 1st Place team will receive double their money back

· 2nd Place team will receive their money back

· Pre-register at www.qcesc.org

Questions? Contact Chris at 563-505-6703 or chris@ccx.net

Don't have enough for a table? Come anyway and we will assign you to a table!

06 Sep 2013

QCI Trivia Night Fundraiser is this Saturday, Sept. 7th !!!

By Jared Johnson
A Trivia Night Fundraiser to Benefit QCI is this

Saturday, September  7th

Knights of Columbus Hall -

1111 W. 35th Street , Davenport , Iowa .  

$10.00 a person or $80.00 for a table of 8.  

Mulligans, Basket Raffles, 50/50 Raffle. Bring your own food, but drinks must be purchased the venue.

To reserve your table, or for questions,  call 562.233.4910 .

Please spread the word and join us!
16 Jul 2013

Trivia Night to Benefit St. Ambrose/RiteCare Speech & Language Clinic

By Jared Johnson

Are you full of useless knowledge?

Make it useful knowledge!!

Challenge your friends when

SCOTTISH RITE MASONS and ST. AMBROSE UNIVERSITY JOIN TOGETHER TO PRESENT TRIVIA NIGHT

Proceeds go to support St. Ambrose/RiteCare Speech & Language Clinic and Scottish Rite Operations

WHEN: Saturday, August 3rd 6:00 P.M. (Doors open at 5:30)

WHERE: Masonic Center?511 E. 65th Street, Davenport

COST: Individual price?$10.00 (8 per table - $80)

RSVP: To register, call 563-391-0665 or 800-944-7483

Email: davsrmasons@msn.com

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?BRING YOUR FRIENDS!!

Food & soft drinks available. Personal snacks and beverages welcome. No smoking or alcohol please.

23 Apr 2013

Rebuilding Together Hosts Trivia Night to Help It Continue Work for Homeowners in Need

By Jared Johnson
Rebuilding Together Quad Cities, a volunteer-based home repair group responsible for more than 775 home repair projects since 1999, will host a trivia night fundraiser on Friday, May 3 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1111 W. 35th Street, Davenport, Iowa.

Doors open by 6:30 pm, with play starting at 7:00 pm. Cost to play is $10 per player.

Players can also increase their chances to win by purchasing mulligans and doublers, or taking advantage of the 'rent a geek" option in latter rounds of play. Teams may bring in their own snacks. All beverages must be purchased from the Knights of Columbus cash bar. Tables of eight are available for reservation by calling (563) 322-6534 or emailing reach-us@rebuildingingtogetherquadcities.org.

Proceeds from the fundraiser, which include 50/50 and basket auctions, will help the organization continue its work by supporting its monthly operational costs. Rebuilding Together Quad Cities, once known as Hearts and Hammers, has provided home repairs at no cost to qualifying elderly, low-income and disabled homeowners since 1999. As a 501c3 organization, donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Rebuilding Together volunteer teams from Home Depot, St. Paul Lutheran Church, John Deere and Rockwell Automated will be working at seven workday sites this spring in Davenport, Moline and Rock Island, with projects scheduled for April 26, April 27 and May 10.

For more information, please call the Rebuilding Together Office at 563-322-6534.

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