14 Jul 2014

Short-but-Sweet 17th Hardacre Film Festival Packed with Documentaries and Short Films

By Hardacre Film Festival

Iowa's Longest-Running Film Festival to Hold Single-Day Event Aug. 2

TIPTON, Iowa?The "abbreviated" Hardacre Film Festival?without the Hardacre?is set to show some buzzed-about documentaries and short films at a single-day event Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Tipton High School auditorium.

Iowa's longest-running film festival, now celebrating its 17th year, will show films from all over the world?three feature-length documentaries and nine short films. The festival will be held at the newly renovated Tipton High School auditorium, as the festival's namesake?the Hardacre Theater?is undergoing renovation and fundraising.

"As usual, all of our selections this year have never been seen by an Iowa audience, and nearly all of them had world premieres earlier this year at some of the biggest film festivals in the world?Sundance, Tribeca, South by Southwest. They're some of the most talked-about films on the festival circuit this year," said Will Valet, festival director. "We're really glad to continue the festival in Tipton while the theater is closed and in a location that's comfortable and close to the downtown."

The one-day festival is shorter than previous years but is packed with films. Among the highlights:

Features:

  • The Hand That Feeds, Audience Award winner at the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, documents efforts of low-wage workers at New York City's Hot and Crusty cafe chain to battle poor working conditions and form their own independent union, making history during the course of a rollercoaster year filled with shocking reversals of fortune.

  • Meet the Patels, a Top 10 Audience Favorite at HotDocs 2014, is a hilarious and heartfelt documentary about actor Ravi Patel's efforts to find love and please his traditionalist parents in the process. It turns out, love is a family affair.

  • The Overnighters, winner of a 2014 Sundance Film Festival jury prize, follows a group of desperate, broken men who move to North Dakota to find their fortune in the oil boom and the local pastor who risks everything to help them.

Shorts:

  • Me + Her?a dazzling, wordless short with cardboard puppet characters?tells the story of a couple separated by illness who must think outside the box to be together forever.

  • Passer Passer is a hypnotic animated short in which a city symphony celebrates the hidden world of background noise.

  • Scattered takes an unflinching look at the filmmaker's late father, a man who was fixated on documenting his life on film and who had been a mystery to her for most of her life, and unravels the story that he created with his camera to reveal the story that actually was.

  • Verbatim is a comedy short in which a jaded lawyer wastes an afternoon trying to figure out if a dimwitted government employee has ever used a photocopier. All dialogue in this short comes from an actual deposition filed with the Supreme Court of Ohio.

  • Yearbook is an animated tale of a man who is hired to compile the definitive history of human existence before Earth blows up.


The complete list of films and a schedule for the 2014 festival are available online at hardacrefilmfestival.com. Moviegoers can also watch for updates on the Hardacre Facebook page (facebook.com/hardacrefilmfestival) and Twitter feed (@hardacrefest).

Each audience member will get an all-festival pass good for the entire festival along with a catered after-party at the Spear House and Barn Bed & Breakfast, 120 E. 6th St., in Tipton. Locally made foods and wines will be available at the event.

Downtown Tipton comes alive Hardacre weekend with the Ridiculous Days sidewalk sale event, ensuring great shopping and a full weekend for attendees.

The festival's primary sponsors are the Tipton Chamber of Commerce and Produce Iowa. For more information about the Hardacre Film Festival, go to hardacrefilmfestival.com.

For more information about efforts to save the Hardacre Theater, go to thehardacre.org.

SIDEBAR

17th Annual Hardacre Film Festival

Saturday, Aug. 2

Tipton High School auditorium

400 E. 6th St.

Tipton, Iowa

Admission to the one-day event is $20, which includes a full day of films and admission to the catered after-party at the Spear House and Barn in Tipton. Passes can be purchased at the event. Screenings will run from 9 a.m. to approximately 6 p.m., with the after-party to follow.

For a full schedule or more information about the Hardacre Film Festival, go to hardacrefilmfestival.com.

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14 Jul 2014

"RiffTrax Live: Godzilla" Coming to U.S. Cinemas for a "Big" Two-Night Event Aug. 14 & 19

By Rick Martin
Hot off the heels of the "Rifftrax Live: Sharknado" premiere (with a second showing in theaters July 15), Fathom Events, RiffTrax and IGN are excited to announce the Rifftrax crew are back with a never-before-seen take on a '90s creature feature as "RiffTrax Live: Godzilla" comes to nearly 650 select cinemas nationwide in August (view the trailer here).
Join the RiffTrax crew ? Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett (best known for the groundbreaking "Mystery Science Theater 3000") ? for a "big" two-night event broadcast LIVE from the Belcourt Theater in Nashville, TN to cinemas on Thursday, August 14, at 8:00 p.m. ET/ 7:00 p.m. CT and tape-delayed to 7:00 p.m. MT/ 8:00 p.m. PT, with a second showing on Tuesday, August 19 at 7:30 p.m. local time.
"RiffTrax Live: Godzilla" will be presented at the following cinemas in your area on Thursday, Aug 14:
Cinemark Davenport 18 with IMAX 3601 E 53Rd St Davenport IA 52807
11 Jul 2014

The Center's First Annual Craft Show

By Ginger Busby

at The Center, 1411 Brady St, Davenport.

Saturday, August 30, 2014

8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Free Admission

Local crafters invited to share their talents

Solid Rock Cafe will be open and serving

Walking tacos with drink or Sloppy Janes (ground turkey) chips and a drink for $4.50

All natural fruit smoothies and specialty coffee drinks available, too.

All proceeds go to "The Center" in an effort to continue helping our friends with bus passes, gas cards, laundry vouchers, rental assistance, utilities, etc.

If you are a crafter and would like to rent a table for the Craft Show, please contact Lea or Ginger at 563-323-5295 or email info@thecenter-davenport.com or ginger@thecenter-davenport.com

11 Jul 2014

"Soul Food" Dinner at the Solid Rock Cafe

By Ginger Busby

Join us on Friday, July 25, 2014 from 4pm until 7pm for a "Soul Food" dinner.

Cost is $6.00 per plate, served with your choice of lemonade or iced tea.

Our barista drinks and fresh fruit smoothies will be available at $3.00 each.

There will also be music for your soul!

For more information, please call 563-323-5295 or email: ginger@thecenter-davenport.com

11 Jul 2014

U.S. Small Business Administration offers Disaster Assistance following Gov. Branstad's request

By Rick Martin

Low-interest federal disaster loans available to residents and business owners; Available in primary counties of Lyon and Sioux, and neighboring counties of Cherokee, O'Brien, Osceola and Plymouth

 

(DES MOINES) - Following Gov. Terry E. Branstad's request, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Iowa residents and business owners affected by severe weather events that occurred from June 14-23, 2014. The U.S. Small Business Administration acted after receiving the request from Branstad on July 7, 2014.

The SBA assistance is available for residents in the primary Iowa counties of Lyon and Sioux, and the neighboring Iowa counties of Cherokee, O'Brien, Osceola and Plymouth.

Individuals and businesses interested in the SBA disaster loan program may visit the following offices beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to get more information:


Lyon County

Disaster Loan Outreach Center

114 First Avenue

Rock Rapids, Iowa

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Sioux County

Disaster Loan Outreach Center

Faith Reformed Church

1305 7th Street

Rock Valley, Iowa

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.


Disaster loans are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property.

Businesses of any size and private, nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery, equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

Interest rates can be as low as 2.188 percent for homeowners and renters, 2.625 percent for private, nonprofit organizations and 4 percent for businesses, with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by SBA and are based on each applicant's financial condition.

Applicants may apply online at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. Disaster loan information and application forms are also available from the SBA's Customer Service Center by calling 1-800-659-2955 or by emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Individuals who are deaf or hearing of hearing may call 1-800-877-8339.

The filing deadline to return applications for property damage is September 8, 2014.

Information in this release was provided by SBA press release. Find more information and view the release in its entirety here.

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11 Jul 2014

Curtis Westpfahl Receives Graduate Degree from Southeast Missouri State University

By Ann Hayes

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (07/11/2014)(readMedia)-- Curtis Westpfahl of Milan, IL, was among 181 graduate students receiving degrees during spring commencement exercises May 17 at Southeast Missouri State University.

Westpfahl graduated with Graduate Master's High Honors with a Master of Business Administration with a major in general management .

Dr. Muriel Howard, president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), delivered the commencement address.

11 Jul 2014

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Announcements - 07/11/2014

By LeClaire Chamber

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!

Insight 360 Photo/Photo Tours For Business - Peggy Cartwright, 3315 175th St, Charlotte, IA phototours360@gmail.com www.phototoursforbusiness.com Insight 360 Photography, (Photo Tours For Business) expands and enhances your online presence using innovative technology and interior 360-degree interactive images! As a Google trusted photographer, we use "Street-view technology" to bring customers virtually inside local businesses. The tours are hosted and featured across all Google platforms. The tour and images go to work 24x7. A great part of an integrated marketing plan. Created for the digital era by the number one search engine. * Easy to share on your website, email, twitter, blogs and social media * Hosted and featured on Google, owned by you! * Free consultation 

UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS!

 

August 1st - Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium - LeClaire 6:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome!

CALENDAR

July 11th- Wide River Winery - Live Music - Ryan Burchett, 5-8pm.

July11th - Steventon's - Live Entertainment on the Patio 6pm-9pm by Molly Conrad

July 13th-17th - Zion Lutheran Church - Princeton - Vacation Bible School 6:00-8:15 p.m. Hosted in partnership with Princeton Presbyterian Church, we will discover some "Weird Animals" and learn how much Jesus loves us.  Children age 3 (potty-trained) thru 6th grade are welcome.  There is no charge.

July 14th-18th - Vacation Bible School at Asbury United Methodist Church 1809 Mississippi Blvd., Bettendorf, IA. Still time to sign up for Agency D3 - Discover, Decide, Defend. Light supper at 5:30pm, VBS from 6-8:30pm. For more information and to register online: http://asbury-bett.org/ For registration assistance contact: Johnna Moore at 563-508-6290 or johnnamoore68@yahoo.com

July 18th - Wide River Winery - Live Music - Pieces of Candy - 5-8 p.m.

July 18th - Steventon's - Live Entertainment on the Patio 6pm-9pm

July 19th - Zion Lutheran Church - Princeton - Family Evening We are co-hosting a wonderful family evening on the lot  behind the Zion Lutheran Church, Highway 67, Princeton, IA.  Lawn games 7:30 p.m.  Outdoor movie, 'Hotel for Dogs', 8:30 pm.  Hot dogs, puppy chow, popcorn, roasted marshmallows. Bring lawn chair or blanket!

July 19th - Bierstube - Live Music The Fry Daddies 8pm-12am

July 21st - Economic Development Meeting LeClaire City Hall - 8 a.m.

July 25th-26th - Expressions In Threads 3rd Annual Fabriganza The Leclaire Civic Center.  Pre-sale party on Thursday, July 24th from 6 to 9pm.  Munchies and beverages provided with proceeds going to SERVHAITI.  $20 Please call for reservations. 563-289-1447

July 25th - Wide River Winery - Live Music Jordan Danielson - 5-8 p.m.

July 26th - Community Garden Walk - Proceeds go to Princeton Community Center 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Ten Princeton home gardens will be open to the public. The walk will start and end at the Community Center, 428 South River Drive, Princeton. Participants are invited to check in, pick up a map and bottled water for the tour. Return to the Center to enjoy refreshments and mark you ballot for your favorite garden! For more information, contact Val Rasche - valrasche@aol.com - 563-343-1385.

July 26th - Go Fish Marina Bar and Grill - Beach Party and Luau! Starts at 3 p.m. Hula Hoop Contest, Water Balloon Toss, Build Your Own Bikini Contest and much more! Prizes! Adults only after 3 p.m. Live Music by Crazy Blue 8-midnight. Smoked Ribs and Jambalya!

July 27th - The Faithful Pilot Café Wine Tasting, 3-5pm. $15 for 15 wines. All wines are "Made in the USA".

July 28th - Vino Vaso at The Faithful Pilot Café. A glass to paint and a glass to drink. $40 per person includes, wine glass, small bites, a glass of wine, and all the painting you can do. Begins at 6pm; reservations can be made at Vino Vaso's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/vinovaso

SAVE THE DATE

August 1st - First Friday in LeClaire! 5-8p.m.

 

August 1st - Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium - Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting - Everyone Welcome!

 

August 7th-9th - TugFest!

 

August 9th- Bierstube Live Music The Fry Daddies 8pm-12am

 

August 10th - LeClaire Community Night, Modern Woodman Ball Park. Game time 5:00pm, River Bandits/Beloit Snappers. Mayor Bob Scannell will throw first pitch! A night to celebrate businesses and folks of Leclaire. Awards or special on-field recognition can be done followed by short video on mega-tron highlighting special places and faces in LeClaire filmed the week before. Businesses or groups interested in participating may contact Amanda Henzen, Account Executive and Director of Merchandise 563.333.2729 amandah@riverbandits.com

August 12th - Business Seminar - LeClaire Community Library begins at 5:30 p.m. Chamber Members and all others welcome - beneficial business information will be presented in regard to new and existing business practices.

 

August 30th- Bierstube Live Music The Old 57's 9pm-1am

FYI

 

Go Fish Marina Bar and Grill, Princeton - Live Music Cody Road Unplugged. Wednesdays 6-9pm

Kiddie Karrasel Academy has good news! We can accept up to 20 four year olds for the Statewide voluntary preK program for this fall at no additional charge to parents. Children must be four by Sept. 15. Please visit our website for more information. www.kiddiekarraselacademy.com or https://www.facebook.com/KiddieKarraselAcademy

Bierstube - Koobys Karaoke every Friday Night - 9PM-1AM

Riverbend Signworks is running a special on design work for mesh banners (Design work is 50% off for all mesh banners) These banners are a great way to create impactful graphics that are large and effective (we just completed an 80 foot long banner at Modern Woodmen Park  -   http://riverbendsignworks.com/products-riverbend-signworks-produces/banner-stands-retractable-and-standard/ )

First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire Men's group Saturday at 7:30 am at church; there are donuts, coffee, discussion and Bible Study, plus really great guys! What more could you ask?

First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire Look for us at TugFest! We have a new menu!  And, check out our website:  fpcleclaire.org

The LeClaire Community Library has a LOT going on! Contact LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin Street, LeClaire, IA 52753, (563)289-6002 or visit http://www.leclaire.lib.ia.us for more information!

LeClaire Information Center Volunteers Needed! Contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963 to volunteer.

 

Visit the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce website www.leclairechamber.com and see us on Facebook!

If you would like to attend a Chamber Board Meeting in order to present a topic, please contact the Board in advance at LeClaireChamber@gmail.com in order to be included an upcoming agenda. Board Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month.

PROPERTY LISTINGS

Commercial Property Available - Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire, Iowa. Please call: Mike Burke - Mel Foster Co. mburke@melforsterco.com, Mobile: 563-349-2705, Direct: 563-823-5272

Commercial Space for Sale or Lease/Purchase - 204 Jones St. - Call 563-370-2386 for more information. Will show by appointment. Commercially zoned only.

Park Run Apartments/Newbury Living complex - 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms Available - 1701 Iowa Drive, LeClaire, Iowa 52753. 1 BR, 2 BR or 3 BR unit. Call (563) 289-5159 more information today!

Do you have Residential or Commercial property available? Please contact the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce, leclairechamber@gmail.com, with a property description, complete contact information including phone numbers and rental or purchase pricing.

LeClaire Events Coming Up!

May-Oct - LeClaire Riverfront Farmer's Market - Every Saturday, 3-6 p.m. on the LeClaire Levee

July 12th- LeClaire Riverfront Farmer's Market is back after the flood - 3-6pm on south end of Levee. Get your FREE Radish Shopping Bag from 3-4pm (1st 100).

August 2 - 27th Annual Heartland British Auto Fest

August 7-9 - Tug Fest

October 5th - Bierstube - Dogtoberfest

October 12- Apple Fest

December 5-7 - Christmas in LeClaire

Chamber Networking Events - Everyone Welcome!

August 12th - McDonald's - breakfast 8:00am

September 9th - Steventon's - evening 5:30 -7pm

October 14th - Faithful Pilot - lunch- noon

November 11th - Bier Stube - lunch - noon

December 9th - Subway - lunch - noon

11 Jul 2014

Michael Lawrenson Awarded Bachelor of Science Degree from Kutztown University

By David Johnson

KUTZTOWN, PA (07/11/2014)(readMedia)-- Michael James Lawrenson of Davenport has been awarded the following degree from Kutztown University:  Bachelor of Science Biology/Pre-Medical and Health Careers Magna Cum Laude

KU has confirmed the awarding of 1,293 degrees. Commencement exercises were held May 10; however, some students completed graduations requirements after that date.

Founded in 1866, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education located on 289 acres nestled in the beautiful East Penn Valley in Berks County, between Reading and Allentown, Pennsylvania. KU is just two hours from New York City; 90 minutes from Philadelphia. As the region's center for excellence in academics, culture and public engagement, KU's programs and reputation for quality offer students the opportunity to discover lifelong avenues of learning and discovery. KU students select from more than 100 areas of study within four colleges in a diverse liberal arts academic environment. To complement their studies, KU's NCAA Division II athletics program with 21 varsity sports joins the more than 160 student clubs and organizations providing students with a variety of activities for learning and discovery. For more information, please visit us at www.kutztown.edu.

11 Jul 2014

FREE HILLTOP CONCERT

By Scott Tunnicliff

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

FREE HILLTOP CONCERT

NOON TO 4pm, SATURDAY JULY 12

IN FIELD EAST OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 1411 PERRY STREET

LIVE PERFORMANCES, REFRESHMENTS FOR SALE

BOUNCE HOUSE FOR THE KIDS. GREAT FAMILY ACTIVITY.

BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIR AND ENJOY A GREAT AFTERNOON



11 Jul 2014

Connecting Advocacy to Your Mission

By Doug Schenkelberg

Please join the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend, Moline Foundation, and Donors Forum for a training session and discussion on connecting advocacy to your mission! This training session will be a follow-up to the meeting we had in October around "Building a Stronger Illinois" and will help you learn more about the nuts and bolts of effective advocacy.

Advocacy has a role in fulfilling the mission of nonprofits and making an impact in our communities. It can be connected to every organization's mission, no matter the level of experience, no matter the size organization. Participants will leave the training with:

  • skills on how to leverage advocacy for their organization through well planned educational action
  • tools and actionable next steps to make their voices heard by their Illinois elected officials
Please note that the training will be focused on Illinois advocacy and politics (though some of it will be general).

Tuesday, July 22, 2014
1:00 p.m. - Check-In
1:15 - 3:45 p.m. - Briefing and Discussion
Please RSVP by July 17
**Snacks will be served

The Deere-Wiman House
817 - 11th Avenue, Moline

We look forward to seeing you!

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