Coralville, IA - February 23, 2015 - West Music, provider of music therapy services to the Central and Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois region since 1994, is proud to announce its participation in Music Therapy Awareness Week, February 23 to February 27, 2015. Music Therapy Awareness Week is intended to help educate the public about the benefits of music therapy for individuals in a wide variety of circumstances or settings. West Music will celebrate the week by honoring their on-staff music therapists, sharing with the community the benefits and value of music therapy, and by showcasing tools and products designed for music therapists and the therapy setting. Additionally, Music Therapists from around the state of Iowa will gather at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 to educate state legislators about music therapy and its uses.

About Music Therapy

Music therapy is the clinical and evidenced based use of music to achieve non-musical goals such as cognitive, emotional, social, and motor skills in addition to communication skills. A Music Therapist uses both instrumental and recorded music to help individuals work on these specific goal areas. Individuals of all ages can participate in music therapy. Therapists work with clients to develop a program that is unique to them and based off of their personal music preferences. No prior musical knowledge or experience is required to participate and benefit from music therapy.

About Music Therapy Services at West Music

Music Therapy Services at West Music believes in the therapeutic value and benefits of music for all people. West Music is dedicated to enhancing the lives of all clients through successful musical experiences that address specific needs with respect and dignity. Music Therapy Services of West Music currently provides support and services to more than 500 clients weekly in a wide variety of settings including West Music studios, school systems, hospice, and private homes. Music Therapy Services available through West Music include one to one individual therapy, small group therapy (3-6 people), large group therapy (6-12 people), recreational music classes and adaptive music lessons. For more information about Music Therapy Services at West Music, please visit musictherapy.westmusic.com or contact Kelly Carlson, MA, MT-BC, Director of Music Therapy Services at West Music at kcarlson@westmusic.com.

Feb. 10, 2015 Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, and Plant Disease Management, Scott County Extension Office, 9:00 am-11:45 am

Feb. 12, 2015 Master Gardener 2015 Webinar Series: Supporting Local Food Systems, Scott County
Extension Office, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

Feb. 18, 2015 Seed Treatment, Scott County Extension Office, 9 am-11:30 am

Feb. 24, 2015 Scott County Extension Council Meeting, Scott County Extension Office, 7 pm-9 pm

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Dec. 25, 2014 Extension Office Closed for Holiday

Dec. 26, 2014 Extension Office Closed for Holiday

Jan. 1, 2015 Extension Office Closed for Holiday

Jan. 13, 2015 Manure Applicator Certification, Scott County Extension Office, 7 pm

Jan. 26, 2015 Private Pesticide Applicator Training, Scott County Extension Office, 9:30 am and 1:30 pm

Jan. 27, 2015 Scott County Extension Council Meeting, Scott County Extension Office, 7 pm-9 pm

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Oct. 15, 2014 Right-of-Way, Forest, and Aquatic Pest Management, Scott County Extension Office,

9:00 am-11:30 am

Oct. 23, 2014 Mosquito and Public Health Pest Management, Scott County Extension Office,

9:00 am-11:30 am

Oct. 28, 2014 Scott County Extension Council Meeting, Scott County Extension Office, 7:00 pm

Oct. 15, 2014 Roadside, Forest, and Aquatic Pest Management, Scott County Extension Office, 9:00 am-11:30 am

Oct. 23, 2014 Mosquito and Public Health Pest Management, Scott County Extension Office, 9:00 am-11:30 am

Oct. 28, 2014 Scott County Extension Council Meeting, Scott County Extension Office, 7:00 pm

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DAVENPORT, Iowa - Aug. 7, 2014 -- The musical talents of Quad Cities physicians and families will be featured in a recital to benefit music therapy programs for Genesis Health System hospice patients.

The fifth annual Genesis Doctors in Recital will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21 at Centennial Hall, Augustana College. Quad Cities physicians and their families will be performing a wide variety of music, from classical to contemporary.

Sponsors of the event include Augustana College, West Music, Steinway & Sons, Gendler's Wine & Spirits, Kimberly BMW of Davenport, One Step Printing, Black Ram Restaurant in Rock Island and Genesis Foundations.

The performance will also feature the legendary Steinway Concert Grand Piano from the 2007 award-winning documentary "Note by Note" Steinway L1037.

Following the performance, will be a meet-and-greet with the performers at Gendler's Wine & Spirits/Black Ram.

Music therapy programs are available to Genesis hospice patients in their homes, Genesis hospitals, nursing homes and at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House. Music therapy has been shown to bring quality to life, diminish pain and promote relaxation during end-of-life care.

Tickets are on sale to the public for $20 and $15 for seniors. Children under 12 are free.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Genesis Health Services Foundation at (563) 421-6861 or go to www.genesishealth.com/give.

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March 21, 2014 Pesticide Applicator Testing, Scott County Extension Office, 10:00-2:00 pm

March 25, 2014 Scott County Extension Council Meeting, Scott County Extension Office, 7:00 pm

March 26, 2014 Certified Handlers, Scott County Extension Office, 9:00-11:30 am

Davenport, Iowa -- On January 9, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Scott County will sponsor the parent education and support program PACT (Parenting All Children Together) for an eight week series. The program is financially supported by Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa. PACT is designed to educate, and support parents and caregivers of children age prenatal through five years old that reside in Scott County.

"Parenting is the most important job we will ever have. It is also the toughest! What we provide our children from birth through age five stays with them for the rest of their life. With this huge responsibility, we need to work together. This series will bring together parents and caregivers who want the very best for the children in their life," said Jennifer Best, Extension Educator and PACT instructor.

The upcoming PACT series is in its fourth year of programing. "Over the years it has been very rewarding to watch parents and caregivers open themselves up to the learning process for the benefit of their growing children," said Marisa Bloom, Families Program Assistant. "Participants are connected to resources offered in our community and build relationships with other parents to form support systems with their peers. PACT is a needed resource for these very reasons."

For participating in the PACT program member will receive a free meal at every session, free child care while adults are learning, a free gift at each session, transportation to get to the sessions if needed, $40 worth of items chosen by the participant if they attend at least 6 of the 8 sessions, fun and friendship with other families, and great information for parents and caregivers to help their children be all they can be.

For more information about PACT or to register, contact Marisa at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach office at 563-359-7577 or mbloom@iastate.edu.

October 22, 2013 ISU Scott County Extension Council Meeting, Scott County Extension Office, 7:00 pm

October 24, 2013 Mosquito and Public Health Pest Management, Scott County Extension Office, 9 am-11:30 am

November 1, 2013 Pesticide Applicator Testing, Scott County Extension Office, 10:00 am-2:00pm

November 6, 2013 Ornamental and Turf Applicators, Scott County Extension Office, 1:30 pm-4:00 pm

November 13, 2013 Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, and Plant Disease Management, Scott County Extension Office,

November 19, 2013 Fumigation, Scott County Extension Office, 9:00 am-11:30 am

November 26, 2013 ISU Scott County Extension Council Meeting, Scott County Extension Office, 7:00 pm

9:00 am-11:45 am

Visit our events calendar at our web site: http://dbs.extension.iastate.edu/calendar/
September 24, 2013 ISU Scott County Extension Council Meeting, Scott County Extension Office, 7:00 pm

October 4, 2013 Pesticide Applicator Testing, Scott County Extension Office, 10:00 am-2:00 pm

October 16, 2013 Roadside, Forest, and Aquatic Pest Management, Scott County Extension Office, 9:00 am-11:30 am

October 22, 2013 ISU Scott County Extension Council Meeting, Scott County Extension Office, 7:00 pm

October 24, 2013 Mosquito and Public Health Pest Management, Scott County Extension Office, 9 am-11:30 am

Visit our events calendar at our web site:   http://dbs.extension.iastate.edu/calendar/

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