Quad Cities,  01/09/2014 It's now easier than ever to keep your New Years Resolutions! Belly Dance is a great low impact workout for people of all ages, shapes, sizes, and fitness levels.  Not only will you have a great time, but you can burn up to 500 calories in an hour!  With lots of classes to choose from on both sides of the river, it is now more convenient than ever to find a class near you!

Why should you try Belly Dance:

It's Affordable:  Classes range anywhere from $5-$10, which is less than a tank of gas!

It's Convenient:  With lots of classes to choose from at different times and many different locations, it makes it easy for you to fit it into your busy schedule.

It's Fun:  Many students say, Belly Dance is the best thing they have ever done for themselves!  You will have a blast and get fit doing it!

It's Easy:  Belly Dance is based on natural movements of the body, so any one can do it!

Improve your posture, define and strengthen your waist, and learn to love and appreciate your body by teaching it to do something you never thought it could do!  Visit QuadCitiesBellyDance.com and take the first step to good health!

Quad Cities Belly Dance is a collaboration of Belly Dance artists in the area. We are all committed to bringing you the absolute best quality belly dance you will find in the Quad Cities.  On our website you will find class and workshop schedules as well as information on our local instructors.   So visit QuadCitiesBellyDance.com today and give yourself the gift of health!

After five decades, the Iowa 80 Truckstop at exit 284 along Interstate 80 in Walcott is still striving to maintain the self-proclaimed title of world's largest truck stop.

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Private luxury suites, Suite Level, and Sky Deck seating available for two nights Valentine's Day weekend

DAVENPORT, Iowa (JAN. 9, 2014) - Quad Cities-area couples seeking a uniquely romantic setting and dining experience this Valentine's Day weekend can now make their reservations for a Valentine's Day Dinner in the private luxury suites, Suite Level or Sky Deck at the award-winning Modern Woodmen Park.

Couples can choose either of two nights this Valentine's Day weekend to enjoy a four-course gourmet meal at the venue voted the Best Minor League Ballpark in a nationwide vote by 10Best.com and USA TODAY. Couples may choose to rent a private luxury suite, a table on the stadium suite level or take in the spectacular view of the ballpark, Centennial Bridge, Mississippi River and downtown Davenport from a table in the glass-enclosed, climate-controlled Sky Deck.

"The Valentine's Day Dinner treats couples to an wonderful atmosphere, delicious meal and delightful evening at Modern Woodmen Park," said River Bandits co-owner Dave Heller. "The unique setting, first-rate service and fantastic dining experience at this unique venue provides Quad Cities couples a truly memorable way to celebrate Valentine's Day."

Dinner reservations are available for Valentine's Day, Friday, Feb. 14 (5-9 p.m.) or Saturday, Feb. 15 (5-9 p.m.). Couples can choose a table on the Suite Level for just $80 per couple, Sky Deck for just $90 per couple, or a private, candle-lit luxury suite for $100 per couple. A group of four may share a suite for $200, a group of six for $275, and a group of eight for $350. With each dinner, the couple will also receive a complimentary pair of tickets to any 2014 River Bandits home game.

Every meal includes a shared appetizer, in addition to a a soup or salad, and an entrée with two sides, followed by a shared dessert. Couples may also add to their evening with a bottle of champagne or wine.

Reservations can be made by calling Taylor Satterly or Alli Costello at 563-324-3000 or by emailing Taylor@RiverBandits.com or Alli@RiverBandits.com. Reservations must be made by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6.

"The Valentine's Day Dinner is one of the most popular special events at the ballpark, and it is a splendid opportunity to experience the most premium areas of a year-round venue," said General Manager Andrew Chesser. "We look forward to hosting each couple that celebrates this Valentine's Day at Modern Woodmen Park."

UP NEXT: Season-ticket holders can still guarantee their same seats for the upcoming season, but time is running short! Ticket-plan holders must renew their plans with a $50 deposit per seat by Jan. 31, in order to keep the same seats as last season. Contact your account representative or call 563-324-3000 today to renew your ticket plan. To order ticket plans - with new lower prices - for next season, call the River Bandits box office at 563-324-3000 or visit www.riverbandits.com to download the season ticket order form. Season ticket and mini-plan packages start at just seven games and begin at less than $40. Call a River Bandits account representative today to choose your seats and get the details of our various mini-plan packages.

ABOUT THE BANDITS: Having just been named Ballpark Digest's winner of Best Ballpark Improvement in America under $1 million, the River Bandits ownership is making one of the biggest improvements to Modern Woodmen Park since the ballpark was first built back in 1931! A new Ferris wheel, standing 112 feet over the playing field, is opening this spring, along with a carousel, a new ride called a "Drop and Twist," an expanded zip line, and many other new games and attractions. In 2013, the team unveiled a new 220-foot long dual zip line, a rock climbing wall, and a number of new bounce houses. The team's major league affiliate, the Houston Astros, just saw all six of its affiliates reach the playoffs - the first time in a decade any MLB team can claim such success. The River Bandits were one of three affiliates to reach the championship round and one of two to win their league championship.

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the QC's Adult Religious Education, with the help of the Endowment Committee, will host a talk by Cyrus Ali Zargus, Associate Professor of Religion at Augustana, on Wednesday Jan. 22 at 7 p.m.

in the UUCQC Lounge. Dr. Zargus, who has spoken at our forum in the past, will present some suggestions for reading the work of 13th Century Persian poet Rumi. He teaches this work to his college students, and will give us the kind of background and guidance they are given.

This talk will be followed up on Wednesday, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, and Feb. 12 with a 7 p.m. class using Spiritual Verses, a Penguin Classic of Rumi's major work.

This is open to the community and there is no charge. Questions call the UUCQC office at 563-359-0816