DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 6, 2020) — The Downtown Davenport Partnership, a division of the Quad Cities Chamber, has organized a special local shopping drive-thru event featuring specials at multiple downtown Davenport businesses, 1-4PM, Saturday, May 9. Shoppers are strongly encouraged to place orders at businesses in advance of the event in order to be able to pick-up curbside or via drive-thru while adhering to social distancing guidelines.

“Each of our downtown businesses is local, unique, and important contributors to our regional economy,” said DDP Executive Director Kyle Carter. “We wanted to organize this event to give Quad Citizens a safe way to shop local and support small businesses that really need our help right now.”

In addition, the event will feature curbside concerts throughout the downtown area presented by River Music Experience (RME) and a local food drive organized by One Eighty. RME performers include Charlotte Boyer MusicJordan Danielsen Music and Brady Jager of Rude Punch. Non-perishable food items and/or monetary donations may be dropped off at a pop-up drive-thru at Union Station, 120 S Harrison St, Davenport.

For a complete list of participating vendors and their specials, visit Downtown Davenport Partnership online at downtowndavenport.com or on Facebook (@downtowndavenport). Participants are asked to adhere to social distancing guidelines during this event.

Participating downtown Davenport businesses include:

392Dport | 502 W 3rd St Joining forces with Three Girls Vintage Floral Boutique and Oh So Sweet by Tiphanie to offer Mother’s Day customizable packages including coffee, treats, and flowers for mom. Packages are available for pre-order through Wednesday, May 6. Place your order online and pick up on Mother’s Day weekend: https://392-caffe.square.site/ Abernathy's | 432 W 3rd St Use the discount code DAVDRIVETHRU for 15% off everything at http://www.shopabernathys.com and select the 'In-store pickup' option at checkout. Discount is available through 4PM on Saturday, May 9. Arthur Murray Davenport | 221 Brady St Intro to Social Dancing gift certificates: Mother’s Day special includes your choice of: Two 30-minute online lessons plus one 30-minute in-person session or two 40-minute in-person sessions. Access to weekly groups and practice sessions via video format until it is safe to resume larger in-studio gatherings. $89 plus tax (Regular value of $250) Getting married? Take advantage of this free wedding packet pick up, which includes a gift certificate for two 30-minute online sessions plus one 30-minute in-person session or Two 40-minute in-studio lessons. You must pre-register for this free packet. To purchase gift certificates or pre-register for wedding packet please email info@arthurmurrayiowa.com or call/text 563.484.6905. Bootleg Hill Honey Meads | 321 E 2nd St Mother’s Day specials: buy any two mead bottles and get a free honey bear. Buy any three bottles of mead, get one bottle free. Plus, the slushie machine is up and running; grab a mead slushie to go. Call in curbside orders to 563.345.4400 or order pickup on bootleghill.com Chocolate Manor | 110 E 2nd St Pre-made assorted chocolate boxes make it super easy for you to just pick up and prove to your siblings why you are the favorite child. If you are really on your game, call ahead to choose your assortment of chocolates.

If you really want to impress mom, place an order for a magnificent Mother’s Day cookie that features two heart-shaped buttery shortbread cookies stacked and layered with Italian buttercream and raspberry jam. The cookies are decorated with edible organic begonias, vanilla and raspberry French macarons, fresh blueberries, and mini-meringue cookies. By pre-order only please, $12 each.

Crafted QC | 221 E 2nd St Crafted QC: 20% off your entire purchase using code LOCAL20. Shop online: https://www.craftedqc.com/ Cru | 221 Brady St Two packs of wine for $40 with a $10 gift card for mom. Stay tuned for more information on the wines available and other specials for the day. Orders can be paid for by calling Cru on Saturday 563.888.1197 or emailing cruwine221@gmail.com.  Payment will be accepted over the phone or leave contact info in an e-mail and they will call to process payment. A pickup station will be located outside, or they can deliver curbside to your vehicle when you arrive. Doodads | 430 W 3rd St Shop on their Facebook page or Instagram @doodadsestatesales in advance or stroll by their location and window shop! Text or call in your purchase to 309.945.3027. Endless Brews | 310 Main St Get 30% off Crowler fills! Use discount code CROWLER30 at checkout. Get 10% Off bottles and cans. Use discount code PACKAGE10 at checkout. Place your order online at https://www.endlessbrews.com/ and pick it up curbside! Front Street Brewery | 421 River Drive Call 563.324.4014 to place your order. Front Street Pub and Eatery | 208 E River Drive Growlers, cans, cocktails, and food specials available. Call 563.322.1569 to place your order. Mac’s Tavern Davenport | 316 W. 3rd St. Grab a bucket for mom! $20 gets you a t-shirt, koozie and beads plus a bonus $5 gift certificate. And Mac's is opening their kitchen early for this event. Saturday's special is a Mt Fuji box, which includes 2 egg rolls, 2 crab rangoons, chicken potstickers with Mt. Fuji sauce, green onions, and cilantro with sweet and sour, all for $8. Serving 1-8PM. Major Art and Hobby Center | 201 E 2nd St Studies have shown that hobbies improve moods, reduce stress, and are good for your health. What are you waiting for? Major Art and Hobby can assist you over the phone or via their Facebook page. They can send you an online invoice for curbside pickup for a contactless transaction! Call 563.323.9042 to shop. Me and Billy | 200 W 3rd St Curbside cocktails are back. Options include: Think Pink Marg, Moscow Mule, Something with a Punch, Lemon Shake It Up, and ½ Fishbowl. Send pre-orders and questions via e-mail to fran@meandbilly.com or call 563.323.1195 on Saturday, 1-4PM. Gift cards also available for purchase. Stardust Davenport | 218 Iowa St The Stardust needs your help to clear their coolers. To order ahead please call 563.345.3878, noon to 1PM. Cash and exact change only. Features include:16 oz cans domestic beer: $7 per 6-pack (options include: Miller Lite, Michelob Ultra, Bud Light, Busch Light, Busch N/A, Budweiser); Mixed bag 16 oz cans local craft beer: $12 per 6-pack; plus expired beer for bread-makers: $5.50 for 6 cans. The Half Nelson | 321 E 2nd St Place your order online. Gift cards also available! www.thehalfnelson.com. Theo and Co | 219 E 2nd St A boutique men’s clothing store + barber and shave parlor. Check out their offer on TapOnIt Mobile Deals Quad Cities and purchase online to receive 20% off! Shop online at www.theoandcoshop.com or email annie@theoandcoshop.com with any special requests or questions! Don't have TapOnIt Mobile Deals Quad Cities? Text "TapOnIt" to 82928 to sign up. The Phoenix of Davenport | 111 E 2nd St Discounted bottle of wine and two for $12 martinis. Pick up a gift card for mom, check out the carry out menu and give them a call. 563.323.2345; www.thephoenixofdavenport.com

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