Join us Sunday, November 11 from noon to 5 p.m. for a day celebrating the many cultures of the Quad City area through dance, music, food and fun!

Performances will be in the Grand Lobby plus the International Marketplace is free and open to the public. Purchase your discounted Museum ticket ($5 for adults, children 12 & under free with paid adult) and continue the celebration with hands-on crafts and activities in the Museum Exhibit Halls.  Don't forget to visit the Putnam's National Geographic Giant Screen Theater and for a BIGGER. BOLDER. BETTER. Giant Screen experience!

Unity Fest 2012 Stage Performances 

(Located in the Grand Lobby of the Putnam Museum)

12:00 - 12:20 p.m.

Opening with the National Anthem and Recognition of our Veterans  
Tribute with the Scottish Bagpipe presented by Derrick Grant

12:25 - 12:45 p.m.

CASA Guanajuato Puppet Show

12:50 - 1:10 p.m.

Intermission

1:15 - 1:35 p.m.

Drumming Circle presented by Terry Hansen and QC community members

1:40 - 2:00 p.m.

Taghreed Belly Dancers

2:05 - 2:25 p.m.

Vietnamese Dragon Dancers

2:30 - 2:50 p.m.

Hispanic Ballet Folkloric

2:55 - 3:15 p.m.

Intermission

3:20 - 3:40 p.m.

Filipino Dance Troupe

3:45 - 4:05 p.m.

Native American drumming and Friendship Dance

4:10 - 4:30 p.m.

Imani Dancers for Cultural Arts

4:35 - 4:55 p.m.

The Fiyah, a Rock Island family Reggae Band

Independent Scholars Evenings: November 8th. 2012 @ 7.00 p.m.

"MARKETING FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS"

Presented by Hanford Integrated Marketing, Geneseo, IL

This presentation is an overview of marketing for nonprofit organizations, including the following topics:

· What is the ideal definition of marketing for a nonprofit organization?
· How are nonprofit organizations different than for profit organizations?
· What are relationship, integrated, and constituency marketing?
· The Du Page Symphony, Naperville, IL
· St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Naperville, IL
· District 203 Gifted Education Advisory Board, Naperville, IL
· Cub Scout Pack 567, Naperville, IL
· The Quad City Wind Ensemble, Davenport, IA.

Susan encourages others to bring in experiences or questions from other nonprofit organizations to add to the discussion.

Susan has a BA from Augustana College in math/computer science and education, a secondary teaching certificate in mathematics, and an MBA from Northwestern University (Kellogg) as an Austin Scholar (top 5%) in marketing and policy & environment with a focus on the nonprofit sector. Her background includes working for Fortune 100 companies in systems programming, applications programming, marketing, and strategic planning. She has also taught and/or tutored in math, physics, chemistry, Microsoft Office, Internet skills, and the French horn.

She has served as a volunteer, consultant, employee, board member, marketing director, and chairperson for many nonprofit organizations in education, social services, the church, and the arts. Since 1993, Susan has worked in marketing consulting for nonprofit organizations in Naperville, IL and the IL/IA Quad City Area.

Independent Scholars' Evenings are held at The Moline Commercial Club. 1530 Fifth. Avenue. At 7.00 p.m every week. Doors open at 6.30 p.m. The evenings are free and open to the public. Business Dress Code is required. Beverages and snacks are served.

These Evenings are sponsored by the Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, ltd. a 501(c)3 organization at Federal level under the laws of the United States. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permissiable by law.

When was the last time you displayed the American flag? The Exchange Club of the Quad Cities honored six recipients of the Proudly We Hail Award at a recognition dinner at The Windmill Restaurant in East Moline on November 1. These awards are given to selected individuals and businesses for their efforts and patriotism in displaying our nation's flag.

This year's individual recipients are: Dennis and Mary Gottwalt, Hampton, IL; Troy and Dawn Halverson, Moline, IL; Larry and Jane Hipple, East Moline, IL; Kim and Jean Pauley, East Moline, IL; and Simon Sierra and Carol Near, East Moline IL. Miltos Diakogeorgiou and Jose Zepeda, owners of The Windmill Restaurant in East Moline, IL accepted the business award for 2012.

If you would like to be considered for the 2013 Proudly We Hail Awards or would like to suggest a neighbor or friend, please call 797-5705.

The honorees received a special plaque to commemorate the occasion.

Quote from Exchange Club of the Quad Cities President Bob Dixon The work and time these citizens freely give to maintain their flags symbolizes their commitment to America and shows a deep respect for the flag and honors all Americans.

Background

The National Exchange Club, headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is an all-volunteer, national service organization for men and women who want to serve their community, develop leadership skills and enjoy new friendships. Exchange has over 21,000 members throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

The Exchange Club mission is to work together to make our communities better places to live through child abuse prevention, community service, service to youth, and promotion of Americanism.

The Exchange Club of Quad Cities is a local chapter of the national organization. The club meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at The Windmill Restaurant in East Moline, Illinois. Social time begins at 6:00 PM with dinner following at 6:30 PM. Guests are always welcome to attend any meeting. For membership information, call Bob Dixon at 797-5705.

Exchange Proudly We Hail 2012
Back row: Jose Zepeda and Miltos Diakogeorgiou.  Front row: Jane and Larry Hipple

Christian rock's hottest band!

Tenth Avenue North

The Struggle Tour

With Special Guests:

Audrey Assad and Rend Collective Experiment

7:00 PM Saturday, November 10

Adler Theater

136 East 3rd Street

Davenport, IA 52801

Brought to us by Echo Ministries

Tenth Avenue North recently announced its third studio project, The Struggle (Reunion Records), out on August 21.  The 12-track album reflects influences ranging from fan insight from the headlining artists' past two years on the road, to the addition of two new band members and a new recording process.  Produced by six-time SESAC Christian Songwriter of the Year, and two-time GRAMMY nominee, Jason Ingram (Chris Tomlin, Sanctus Real), The Struggle is a bold, creative leap forward.  www.tenthavenuenorth.com

Reserved tickets ($19 & $30 Deluxe Ticket) are on sale now.  Tickets are available at the Adler Theatre Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and Ticketmaster outlets.  Tickets are $16 for groups of 10 or more by calling 563-326-8522.  Deluxe Tickets include early admittance to a pre-show meet & greet, a commemorative tour laminate, signed poster and $5 off coupon redeemable at the artists' merchandise booth.

For more information, call 563-326-8500