02 Jan 2013

The Big Event of the Winter: 2013 Wendy's Chili Golf Open

By Davenport Parks & Recreation

Wondering what there is to do in the middle of winter? Play golf!

It's a Quad Cities tradition - the annual Wendy's Chili Golf Open is sure to be a blast! There are two things for certain: "Anything can happen in the middle of an Iowa winter" and the Wendy's Chili will be delicious!

Every golfer receives brightly colored golf balls, a package of tees, official Chili Golf mementos, and nine modified holes of winter golf.

Registration opens up on January 1st. $15 per golfer. (You must register in person at the River's Edge in order to select a tee time.)

The River's Edge is located at 700 W River Drive in downtown Davenport. We are just west of Modern Woodmen Ballpark. Our parking lot is underneath the Centennial Bridge. River's Edge is the former Quad City Sports Center and is now owned and operated by the City of Davenport.

02 Jan 2013

So much is happening in January with Parks and Recreation!

By Davenport Parks & Recreation

Davenport Parks and Recreation Newsletter
January 2013
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Winter session begins January 7th.....
Sign up now, spaces fill fast!
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FREE SKATE RENTAL at The River's Edge
During the month of January!

Recreation Programs
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Davenport Junior Theater

DJT is one of our most popular programs! Don't wait until January toregister or your class will be full! We have Dance and Theatre classes for kids ages 3 - 18. Theatre classes include Acting, Improv, Broadway, Creative Theatre Fun (3-4 year olds), and more! Dance classes include Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Poms Dance Team and Lyrical. Classes begin the week of January, 7. For more information, visit the DJT website atwww.DavenportJuniorTheatre.com

or call 563-326-7862 or 563-328-PARK (7275).

Family Friday Nights

Looking for something fun and affordable to do with the whole family on Friday Nights? Well Davenport Parks and Recreation has the answer for you. Our Family Friday Night series includes pizza, lemonade and activities (Popcorn also included at Movie Night)! Best of all, if you register early it is only $2.50 per person ($4.00 per person at the door). Click here to pre-register. [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001uNcLtVOkBr_4-BIyv5I_2IsFq9YeKLiaQKOTaYq6i1toGZ6DiYDVyN0bB5J-PB7zkZghRQpXPdhWPazBmEq77Alsub37GkDOAJmmFfKORXbnF-Mop1K8AlM-2QbjlM90w2apnVJlRGZxXBYdSFAVSU8EVFmiRwCL]

6:00pm - 9:00pm

January 11 - Movie Night "Jurassic Park": Davenport Junior Theatre

January 25- Friday Night Jam : Roosevelt Community Center

School Out Days

Need something FUN for your kids to do when school is not in session? We have school out days for all ages. Elementary age students can attend either the River's Edge or Roosevelt Community Center. Days will be filled with playing games, doing crafts,
taking field trips and spending time with friends. Intermediate age students will attend Collins House and days will be focused on exploring future career options and helping engage youth in volunteerism. Program will run from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. Each student should bring a water bottle and sack lunch, wear socks and gym shoes, and bring warm clothes to skate! Afternoon snacks will be provided.

Click here for more information and to register [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001uNcLtVOkBr9vOICvL4DJkj-S2JmX7yG8M2uXPzIsg-oLRs95G4_zhb65A-JMOp-g5-d_diuOQgryFUdUBM9DrO3UImrRkhxwckPhiLKG92YuvhRMGSuVO1yOMWHBrIX-R2icjywCvauHbaiG75r7tMo-EbeeUDGZc1t6AqjpNMGJeKw1VEN4ouCJPbfHFzG4oUGUTZFLqtk=]

Wine 101

Learn the basics of wine at this fun tasting class. We will sample a dozen different styles of wines from sweet to dry while discussing wine fundamentals including terminology; choosing, storing, and serving a wine; food parings and more. Don't be intimidated. This class is all about learning to trust your own taste buds.

Class includes cheese, crackers and other palate cleansers so have a light dinner before class. You can do all this for $20.

Class will be held at Camp McClellan Cellars - 2302 E 11th Street, Davenport. You must be 21 years old to participate.

Snowshoe Fun

Come join a winter morning of walking in the snow in Duck Creek Park on January 26th. This park offers a great opportunity to explore along the recreation trail in winter. If there is no snow a nature walk will still take place. Bring a pair of binoculars or borrow one of ours to view some wildlife. Program has a $2 fee, but call Parks and Recreation, 328-7275, to reserve snowshoes. Meet at the shelter at the bottom of the hill. Wear shoes and avoid large/wide boots.

Walk with the Eagles

View the most majestic bird this winter, the Bald Eagle, on January 5th, 2013 at 9am. Meet at the Credit Island Lodge to start our adventure. Bring your binoculars or borrow one of ours to see the eagles and other wildlife. Bring the whole family for some winter fun! For more information contact Davenport Parks and Recreation at 563-328-7275. There is a $2 fee.

Adaptive and Inclusive Programs

The programs below provide recreation opportunities for person with special needs, including those with physical, mental or emotional disabilities. Adaptive and Inclusive programs are offered in structured, success-oriented environments in the areas of
sports and fitness, arts, independent living skills, social activities and special events.

Garden Basics:

Through this class you will learn all about the basic elements that plants need to survive, how to care for them, and help them grow better. We will also have a look at tools, techniques and exciting garden projects. Tues evenings 6pm. prepare to learn, grow and get a little dirty. Meet at the Vander Veer Enabling Garden. Program starts Tuesday January 8th from 6-7pm.

Fun With Art! - Drawing

Come spend your afternoon perfecting your drawing skills with good friends! This one time class will take place on Tuesday, January 8th, 2013 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. The fee will be $20 and will include all required items.

Ju Jitsu for Adults-WINTER-Tues & Thurs 6-8pm RCC

Ju-Jitsu is a mixed martial arts class with a focus on the wrestling side. This program is dedicated to providing quality, safe developmental instruction to meet needs of various levels of participants while improving the participants health and overall wellness. Class strives to teach ideals that will help in work and home life: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit. All instruction is well supervised with the student's safety and enjoyment foremost in mind. This class is for 18 and up. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER TO TAKE PART IN THE CLASS AND SIGN A RELEASE.

Sports

Indoor Soccer League: Womens WINTER

Womens Adult League is aimed at athletes over 18 who enjoy soccer, and want to get in some healthy competiton while getting exercise. Try to win it all while having fun!

Game Play is 7 v 7. Games will be on Wednesday evenings from approximately 6pm to 11pm. *The fee is for the entire team, only the captain needs to register*

Indoor Soccer League: High School Boys WINTER

This league is for boys currently in high school. Athletes will play using the whole turf field for full sided games. The games will field 7v7 competition with a cap of 15 per roster. Games will be played on Friday Evenings starting at 5:30 pm.

Tai Chi 101

Tai Chi Ch'uan translates as "The Grand Ultimate." The Grand Ultimate is the study of "Chi" otherwise defined as inner strength or energy; both your own and others. The study of Tai Chi generate a natural state of euphoria without the use of drugs, alcohol, hypnosis or other unnatural and unhealthy means. With this particular study of Tai Chi, one will learn what affects the individual Chi, how to gain more of it, how to use one's Chi and how to balance it.
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Golf
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Duck Creek Golf Course

Duck Creek Golf Course remains open throughout the winter season. When there is snow on the ground, the course is open for cross country skiing. No snow means the fairways are open for golf. Check with the clubhouse for the status of the course.
Call 563-326-7824.

Indoor Golf Range at The River's Edge
Don't forget our indoor golf range is now open! A large bucket of balls is only $5, and hours are generally:
Mon - Fri, 7:00am - 3:00pm
We will be closed New Year's Day, and the golf range will close at 11:30am while school is out. Call The River's Edge at 563-328-PARK (7275) for more information.

Get ready for golf this spring with 10% off

Our re-loadable Player Card, which can be used for green fees and cart fees has a 10% bonus. Load the card in multiples of $100, and get an extra 10%.

Just come down to the Parks and Recreation office at the River's Edge to buy your Player Card or to re-load your existing one. River's Edge is open 6am - 10pm, 7 days a week for your convenience.
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From our partners in Bettendorf
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Davenport Parks and Recreation has partnered with our sister organization in Bettendorf to offer you even more! See their highlighted programs below:

Adult Men's & Co-Ed Softball Packets are available Monday, Jan 21st 2013 (online or at the Bettendorf Life Fitness Center)

Deadline for the Packets: Friday, Feb 22nd 2013 (Packets, Money, and Rosters are all due to be considered into the leagues)

Teams will be notified Friday, Mar 8th if they made it into the league / Leagues start week of April 15th

Captain's Mtg on Wednesday, Mar 13th: Men's @5:45pm Co-Ed @6:30pm

Men's League: $430 p/team + $26 ASA fee

10 week/20 game season (play dbl headers)

Single elimination tourney

Co-Ed: $330 p/team +$26 ASA fee

15 week/15 game season (single games)

Single elimination tourney

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JANUARY SPECIAL!
FREE SKATE RENTAL ALL MONTH!
Start the year off right with free skate rental during all public skates during the month of January. You only pay the $5 fee to skate and the skate rental is free! Save $3 every time you skate!

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Winter Session
begins January 7
Sign up now . . .
Spaces fill up fast!

Parks and Recreation Winter Programs begin the week of January 7!

Don't wait until the last minute to register! Nothing kills a program quicker than everyone waiting until the last minute.

We offer many courses geared toward youth including:

* Learn to Skate
* Junior Theater
* Nature programs
* Yoga for kids
* Tae Kwon Do
* Tumbling
* Dance programs
* And much more!

Click below to browse our online catalog and to register for any of our programs
online.

Online Catalog and Registration [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001uNcLtVOkBr-PDDGjsOiZb0rPip_OtOEbYpjtFr7nlGCD-bSY7yPUVgDi3vDt1SKI4A1GVqwwboMSvc1h6gEofpE8UI1SIv71Ir5rXoARyztUvEj910BFKrfOiKlgAxi-]

28 Dec 2012

2012: Military suicides outnumber combat deaths - economy and leadership to blame

By Cain Connections

By ROBERT LAURIE - There's a good chance that this is the most depressing statistic you'll see all year

According to a new Army report, as of November, 303 active-duty, Reserve and National Guard soldiers had committed suicide in 2012. During the same period, 212 men and women in uniform were lost due to combat fatalities in Afghanistan.

Back in June, the number of suicides stood at 154 - roughly half of the current total.

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta acknowledged the problem and blamed society at large. "We're dealing with broader societal issues," he said. "Substance abuse, financial distress and relationship problems -the risk factors for suicide also reflect problems that will endure beyond war."To continue reading click here.

28 Dec 2012

Branstad, Reynolds Streamline Restoration of Voting Rights Application

By Office of the Governor of Iowa

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced the streamlining of restoration of voting rights application. The announcement of a streamlined process comes after the administration heard from Iowans regarding the process and recognized the need to act.

The updated application may be found at: https://governor.iowa.gov/constituent-services/restoration-of-citizenship-rights/.

"When an individual commits a felony, it is fair they earn their rights back by paying restitution to their victim, court costs, and fines," said Branstad. "Iowa has a good and fair policy on the restoration of rights for convicted felons, and to automatically restore the right to vote without requiring the completion of the responsibilities associated with the criminal conviction would damage the balance between the rights and responsibility of citizens."

"Too often victims are forgotten and it is important victims of felonies and serious crimes receive their restitution," said Reynolds. "The updated process for restoration of voting rights streamlines the process for applicants while ensuring we are mindful of the victims of the crime."

The updated application includes:

Simplified instructions for applicants
Clarification of the current policy about submitting documentation to show an applicant completed paying their fines, restitution and court costs or has been making consistent payments in good faith
Provides contact information so applicants can obtain free resources to help them fill out the application
Removes the requirement for a credit history check for the voting application
Provides a more detailed "checklist of materials" to help applicants turn in a completed application

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28 Dec 2012

Governor Quinn Takes Bill Action Friday, December 28, 2012

By William Palmisano

CHICAGO- December 28, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bills:

Bill No.: SB 551

An Act Concerning: Local Government

Transfers the Salem Armory to the City of Salem by clarifying that the new Readiness Center will be in the City of Mt. Vernon.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: June 1, 2013.

Bill No.: SB 678

An Act Concerning: Regulation

Extends the sunset date of Section 2.5 of the Illinois Plumbing License Law to January 1, 2014.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediately

Bill No.: SB 2915

An Act Concerning: Regulation

Extends the sunset date of the Medical Practice Act to December 31, 2013.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediately

Bill No.: SB 2936

An Act Concerning: Regulation

Extends the sunset of The Dietetic and Nutrition Services Practice Act to January 1, 2023; changes name of the Act to The Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act; creates an alternative path to licensure for nutritionists; and revises the composition of the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Board.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediately

Bill No.: SB 3245

An Act Concerning: Government

Exempts unclaimed property vouchers from the requirement that vouchers under five dollars be paid through an electronic funds transfer and outlines local government financial reporting requirements.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediately

Bill No.: SB 3430

An Act Concerning: State Government

Extends the authority of Central Management Services to administer the workers' compensation liability program for an additional six months to allow for transition to a third-party administrator.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediately

Bill No.: SB 3498

An Act Concerning: State Government

Extends grants and grant-making authority under the Illinois Grant Funds Recovery Act through June 30, 2013.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediately

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28 Dec 2012

Celebrate the Noon Year at the Family Museum in Bettendorf

By Elly Gerdts

Bettendorf – The grownups get to have their New Year's Eve fun at night, so the Family Museum offers kids a chance to celebrate the arrival of 2013 during the daylight hours with a countdown to 12:00 noon! This event will be on Monday, December 31 from 9:30 AM through 12:30 PM with a countdown at 12:00 noon. Festivities include art activities for the whole family,

live music performed by the Meyers Brothers from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, a countdown to 12:00 PM with noisemakers, party hats, and lots of confetti! Event is included with membership or paid admission.

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28 Dec 2012

Popular Baby Names At Genesis

By Craig Cooper

DAVENPORT, Iowa - Dec. 27, 2012 - Olivia and Mason were the most popular names for babies born at Genesis this year.

Olivia (18 babies) edged out Isabella (17) as the most popular name for newborn girls at Genesis BirthCenters in Davenport and at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis. Sophia, No. 3 on the Genesis list this year, held the top spot the past two years.

Olivia moved up from a tie for sixth in 2011.

Mason, which didn't make the Genesis top ten last year but was No. 1 in 2010 at Genesis, was the name for 17 baby boys born at Genesis.

The rest of the top most popular girls names for Genesis babies were Ava and Madison (12); and Emma and Zoey (11).

Following Mason as the most popular boys name at Genesis were Benjamin (14), William, Alexander and Noah (13 each).

Babies born at Genesis were trendy again in 2012. The top five girls names nationally, according to babycenter.com were Sophia, Emma, Olivia, Isabella and Ava. The top five boys names were Aiden, Jackson, Ethan, Liam and Mason.

Isabella, the most popular baby girls name at Genesis in 2009 and No. 1 nationally in 2010, continues to be a regular on popular baby name lists. Isabella instantly became one of the most popular baby girl names in the U.S. with the release of the "Twilight" series of books and movies.

A few babies born at Genesis in 2012 can be pretty certain they won't have to share their names with classmates. Among the unique names given to babies born at Genesis in 2012 were Aabro, Akyndrea, Ellashawnee, Jahzzyiah, Laushantiana, Princess Tylaiz, Unterriona, Izhais, Souleymane and Xhevdet.

Most Popular Girls Baby Names In 2012 At Genesis BirthCenters

1. Olivia (18); 2. Isabella (17); 3. Sophia (14); 4. tie, Ava and Madison (12); 6. tie, Emma (11) and Zoey (11); 8. tie, Avery and Chloe (10); 10. Lily (9).

Most Popular Boys Baby Names In 2012 At Genesis BirthCenters

1. Mason (17); 2. Benjamin (14); 3. tie, William, Alexander and Noah (13); 6. Elijah (12); 7. tie, Henry, Anthony, Jayden and Jackson (11).

Most Popular Girls Baby Names In 2011 At Genesis BirthCenters

1. Sophia (22); 2. Ava (17); 3. tie, Addison and Isabella (16); 5. Lily (13); 6. tie, Olivia, Emily and Ella (11); 9. Madison (10); 10. Kylee (9).

Most Popular Boys Baby Names In 2011 At Genesis BirthCenters

1. Alexander (17); 2. Elijah (15); 3. tie, Noah and Landon (14); 5. Logan (13); 6. tie, Owen, Aiden, Brayden, Liam (12); 10. tie, Gavin and Jackson (11).

Most Popular Girls Baby Names In 2010 At Genesis BirthCenters

1. Sophia (30); 2. Isabella (23); 3. Emma (22); 4. Ava (20); 5. Addison (18); 6. Ella (17); 7. tie, Madison (14) and Madelyn (14); 9. tie, Lillian (13) and Abigail (13).

Most Popular Boys Baby Names In 2010 At Genesis BirthCenters

1. Mason (22); 2. Aiden (17); 3. tie, Alexander (13); Jacob (13); Jayden (13); Luke (13); Zachary (13); 8. tie, Noah, Owen, Caleb, Benjamin, and Carter (12).

Most Popular Girls Baby Names In 2009 At Genesis BirthCenters

1. Isabella (27); 2. Olivia (20); 3. Addison (17); 4. Abigail (16); 5. Ava (15); 6. Grace (14); 7. tie, Emily; Emma and Madison (12); 10. tie, Alexis and Hailey (11).

Most Popular Boys Baby Names In 2009 At Genesis BirthCenters

1. Noah (20); 2. tie, Ethan and Carter (19); 4. Alexander (18); 5. Logan (17); 6. tie, Jacob and Aiden (16); 8. Benjamin (15); 9. Jack (14); 10. William (13).

Most Popular Girls Baby Names In 2008 At Genesis Birth Centers

1. Addison (21); 2. Hailey (20); 3. Madeline (18); 4. tie, Abigail, Emily and Emma (17); 7. tie, Isabella and Olivia (16); 9. Chloe (15); 10. Ava (12).

Most Popular Boys Baby Names In 2008 At Genesis Birth Center

1. Jaden (25); 2. Aiden (23); 3. tie, Alexander and Noah (21); 5. tie, Kaiden and William (19); 7. tie, Landon and Logan (17); 9. Elijah (16); 10. Benjamin (15).

Most Popular Girls Baby Names In 2007 At Genesis Birth Centers

1. Ava (22); 2. Olivia (21); 3. tie, Addison and Lily (18); 5. Elizabeth (16); 6. tie, Madeline, Alexis, Sophia, Isabella (14); 10. tie, Emma, Madison (13).

Most Popular Boys Baby Names In 2007 At Genesis Birth Centers

1. Aiden (29); 2. tie, Noah and Jacob (18); 4. Ethan (17); 5. tie Jackson, Tyler, Landon, Gabriel, Benjamin, William and Alexander (Alex) 15.

Most Popular Girls Baby Names In 2006 at Genesis Birth Centers

1. Emma (29); 2. Olivia (20); 3. tie, Ava and Hannah (19); 5. Addison (18); 6. Grace (17); 6. Isabella (16); 7. Abigail (15); 8. tie, Alexis and Lauren (14); 10. Emily (13).

Most Popular Boys Baby Names In 2006 at Genesis Birth Centers

1. Ethan (28); 2. tie, Aiden and Carter (20); 4. tie, Andrew, Logan, Mason and Noah (17); 8. tie, Alexander and Jacob (16); 10. tie, Hunter and Joseph (15).

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28 Dec 2012

This Week in Downtown Davenport - NYE edition

By QC Chamber

Hello!

Ring in the new year downtown! Celebrate NYE at Hotel Blackhawk and dance the night away with a hosted bar, hors d'oeuvers, live music by Cosmic, and a champagne toast at midnight! You can even get a package deal to stay the night, too.

Do you love the Grateful Dead? How about some upbeat blues tunes you can dance to? Head to the River Music Experience for an awesome NYE Bash with The Candymakers and The Greatest Story Ever Told! Whether you're there for the Dead tunes or the R&B, funk, and soul of the Candymakers, we're certain you'll have a blast.

Enjoy the spoken-word artistry, old-school hip hop, and funky rhythms of New York's Sophistafunk on Saturday evening at RME! Don't miss this rare opportunity to groove to Sophistafunk live while they're in the QC. RME will also host the Winter Blues Jam on Saturday along with fellow local indie/pop act HighFives & Handshakes. Stop in for the Community Drum Circle with the kids, too.

Take part in a docent-guided tour of the exhibition Quilts: Masterworks from the American Folk Art Museum at the Figge Art Museum this Sunday. Converse about the art while trained docents answer any questions you may have. Don't forget to check out the many other current exhibitions like the 2012 College Invitational or the Portrait of Maquoketa: The Dimensional View, while you still have the chance!

If you're hungry Monday, hit up Rhythm City for the New Year's Eve Buffet where you can enjoy prime rib and crab legs! If you missed the buffet at Rhythm City Casino on New Years Eve, stop in Tuesday for a fabulous Brunch with live entertainment by Jordan Danielsen.

Of course, many of our bars and restaurants will be featuring a variety of New Year's Eve parties and specials throughout downtown, too. Have you downloaded our App yet to have this handy list on the go? Download our Android App or our iPhone App today!

Have a safe and happy New Year!

See you downtown!

This Week's Events: December 27 - January 2

Thursday, December 27

Competitor Coupon Craze

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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