Augustana College has joined the ranks of institutions that have adopted "test optional" admissions policies. Under the new policy, recently approved by a vote of the Augustana faculty, students who apply for admission to Augustana College will no longer be required to submit standardized-test scores. The test-optional policy affects students applying for admission for the fall of 2008 and beyond. Augustana's test-optional admissions process is described in the admissions section of the college's Web site (http://www.augustana.edu/admissions/test-optional) . The Web page includes instructions for students who have already submitted test scores for admission in 2008 who would now like to proceed under the new policy.

 

For 114 years, Salvation Army red kettles around the world have been linked to the Christmas season and to compassion for the needy. To coincide with the beginning of this year's kettle campaign, The Salvation Army of the Quad Cities is announcing a new campaign, "Give Us a Day." The Salvation Army is reaching out to area businesses and organizations asking them to help "man" the kettles and therefore raise money to support the services that The Salvation Army provides by giving a day of their time. For further information about how you can be part of The Salvation Army's Give Us a Day campaign, contact Sandi Burrichter at (563) 324-4808.

 

Countryside Community Theatre has announced its 25th-anniversary season to be presented in the summer of 2008 at North Scott High School. Countryside is currently looking for directors and production-staff members for its two productions, The Sound of Music and Children of Eden. Staff positions are paid. If interested, submit a résumé and short cover letter that includes which show and staff positions you are interested in being considered for. Materials should be sent to (cctonstage@hotmail.com) or mailed to Countryside Community Theatre, c/o Christina Myatt, 28009 230th Street, LeClaire IA 52753. Please submit all materials by November 30.

 

The Community Foundation of the Great River Bend announced it has reached $50 million in total assets. The Community Foundation last announced a milestone in June 2006, when its total assets reached $40 million. For more than 40 years, the Community Foundation has partnered with charitable individuals and organizations to improve our region's quality of life. The foundation has helped generous donors create personal and tax-favored funds to meet the challenges of changing times. For more information visit (http://www.cfgrb.org).

 

Bethany for Children & Families received confirmation on October 1 of a $49,900 grant award by the U. S. Department of Health & Human Services Compassion Capital Fund (CCF). CCF, created in 2002, is a component of President George W. Bush's faith-based and community initiative. Bethany will use these funds to conduct an organizational brand audit, and to provide fund-development leadership training for its board of directors. In addition, the grant provides funding to purchase human-resources software and training for Bethany's business office.

 

Bucktown Center for the Arts' Turtle Studio (in Suite 105) is now taking applications for knitting classes. For further information, write Laura Pappas, Turtle Studio, Suite 105, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport IA 52801; e-mail (laurapappas@mchsi.com); or call (309) 236-3906. Business hours are Wednesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 

Teens and pre-teens are invited to enter the Rock Island Library's Anime Art contest. Entries will be accepted through November 30. Entry forms are available at Rock Island Public Library service desks. Drawings must be freehand (not traced or copied) and be clean in content. Entries will be judged by the library's Teen Board, with winners announced at a pizza party and showing of Howl's Moving Castle on Saturday, December 1, at 11 a.m. at the Main Library downtown. To enter, bring your drawing to any Rock Island Library and attach an entry form. For details, visit the library Web site at (http://www.ripl.lib.il.us) or call (309) 732-7315.

 

In January, local officials will learn about "Complete Streets," making roads safer for cyclists and pedestrians to travel around town. The Quad Cities Transportation Advocacy Group (QCTAG) wants to present a list of top-priority bike routes at that meeting. Bring ideas for on-road bike routes and off-road trails to its November 20 workshop. The Quad Cities Bicycle Routes Public Brainstorming Workshop will be held on Tuesday, November 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Rock Island Public Library, 401 19th Street. For more information, look at (http://quad.cities.tag.googlepages.com).

 

Senior Voice will offer a special presentation by the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau, "Free Fun in the Quad Cities," at the Davenport Public Library Fairmount Street location (3000 North Fairmount Street) on Wednesday, November 28, at 1 p.m. Each attendee will be given the newest Quad Cities visitors' guide and will get to view the DVD Midwest Magic on the Mississippi. Senior Voice programs occur the last Wednesday of each month at the Fairmount Street Library. Registration is not required for these free events. For more information, contact Angela at (563) 888-3371, or Senior Voice at (563) 421-2198.

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