ImageFeb 2 - Kick off the Super Bowl weekend with a football movie with heart...
"Facing the Giants" at 8pm at the Living Passions Studio & Coffeehouse, 332 E.
2nd St, Davenport. "Facing the Giants" has been compared to "Remember the
Titans," "Hoosiers," and "Rudy."  This action-packed drama is about a high
school football coach who is not only losing football games, but also losing
hope.  Through an unexpected challenge he learns to trust God to do the
impossible on the field and off.  "Facing the Giants" is rated PG.  This will be
shown during the normal "Teen Time" at the LP Studio.  Admission, popcorn and
nachos are free, beverages are available for purchase.  Bring your friends to
this great outreach!  Call 563-322-0107 for more info.
ImageChild Care Provider Appreciation Dinner 

If you are a licensed child care center staff person or registered family day care provider, please join us for our Child Care Provider Appreciation Dinner. Family Resources, Inc. - Project BEST invites you to enjoy dinner on us and to find out more about our FREE program funded by Scott County KIDS. You will get to meet other providers and take home a "Behavioral Tool Kit" ($25 value) for your participation in this event. Our Lending Library of material on subjects such as: brain development/classroom behavior strategies/parenting skills, etc. will also be available for check out.

 

THE PLACE:   Scott Community College-Student Life Center (near doors 5 & 6) 500 Belmont Road, Bettendorf, Iowa

 

THE DATE:     Tuesday, February 13, 2007

 

THE TIME:      6:30 to 8:00 PM

 

RSVP:  CALL TO MAKE A RESERVATION (by Tuesday, Feb 6th-5 PM): Ph: 563-468-2305. Remember, space is limited-100 maximum!

For more information call Nancy Phelps, Program Director at 563/468-2301 or Alice Novak, Behavioral Consultant at 563/468-2305.

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ImageFamily Resources Awarded Project BEST Contract from Scott County KIDS Family Resources, Inc is very happy to announce being awarded the Scott County KIDS contract to provide an innovative program called Project BEST.  BEST stands for “Behavioral Evaluation, Support, and Training.”  Project BEST will offer FREE comprehensive consultation services for infants up and through age 5, enrolled in licensed child care centers or family day care homes.  According to Scott County KIDS, there are currently 79 licensed child care centers and 350 family day care homes in Scott County, representing approximately 2,000-3,000 children. A study done in Massachusetts, found that students in early childhood programs had 34 times the rate of expulsions then did students enrolled K-12 and more than 13 times the national rate of K-12 expulsions. Project BEST services would include classroom and individual child observations, staff and supervisor trainings, parent education and support, program development/data management along with program and child-focused assessments and interventions.  Family Resources, Inc commitment will be to meet the goal of addressing specific problematic behaviors in individual children while also establishing environments that foster positive social/emotional growth for young children both in the early childhood setting and at home.  Project BEST will assist child care centers and family day care homes to provide the best quality care through nurturing, challenging and well-organized classrooms.  Our staff, in partnership with providers, parents and community resources will assist in developing positive social/emotional skills that not only help them while interacting with other children and adults now, but will create a solid foundation for future success in their relationships and sense of self. Family Resources offers more than 30 programs and services designed to strengthen our local communities and the children and families that live in those communities. Family Resources traces its heritage of serving families back more than 157 years. From its earliest roots, Family Resources has embraced the concept of constantly assessing community needs and adjusting programs to provide the most effective services.  For more information contact Nancy Phelps, Director of Community Enrichment Services at 563-468-2301. ###
ImageFirst Fridays - Quad Cities will host a Spades Card Tourney January 12, 2007 from 6 PM - 12 AM at the Isle of Capri Convention Center, 1777 Isle Pkwy., Bettendorf. Call (563) 391-9693 or email for details.
ImageQC FIRST FRIDAYS PROFESSIONALS SOCIAL MIXER - DECEMBER 1ST, 6 PM-10 PM, KAHL EDUCATIONAL CENTER, 326 W. 3RD STREET, DAVENPORT, IA.  MUSIC BY CLUB TRIO AND DJ FRANK "B'.  CONTACT HIRAM HARRIS @ 563-391-9693.
ImageDON’T MISS “ANIMAL ORBIT” ON PUBLIC ACCESS CHANNEL 19! Calling all animal lovers!  Don’t miss the Humane Society of Scott County’s television show, “Animal Orbit,” on Tuesdays at 6 pm and Thursdays at 7 pm on PATV, Channel 19. “Animal Orbit” is a half-hour family program that showcases animals available for adoption, special Humane Society programs and staff, animal legal information, pet training tips, and other fun animal topics. For more information, please call (563) 570-0654 or visit www.hssc.us.
{mosimage}DOWNTOWN DAVENPORT IS GOING TO THE DOGS ON OCTOBER 14  The Humane Society of Scott County’s 19th annual “Doggie Dash” run/walk will be Saturday October 14, 2006 at the Davenport River Center’s 2nd Street entrance at 9 am.   “Doggie Dash” consists of a 2-mile fun run and a 1-mile fun walk for dogs and their owners on paved streets.  Children may walk with either real pets or stuffed animals.  The Humane Society invites everyone to come and watch this unique event.   Registration is $16 per dog if received before October 6, and $20 after October 6.  Registration forms are available online at www.hssc.us or at the Humane Society--5001 N. Brady Street.  All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Scott County.  This event is safe for the canine runner that has been properly trained for distance.  In case of an emergency, veterinary aid will be available.  The Race Directors reserve the right to refuse entry to any dog that might prove hazardous to others. For more information, call 563-388-6655 or email adoptapet@hotmail.com.
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The YWCA of the Quad Cities is hosting a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Friday, Oct. 13 at the Sheraton Four Points in downtown Rock Island. Registration begins at 4:45 p.m. and the tournament begins at 6:00 p.m.

 

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CONTACTS:       Dawn Wohlford-Metallo                    Glenda Huntsman                  
                             Gallery Manager                                Advancement Director
                             (309) 793-1213 ext. 109                   ext. 107

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 12, 2006

 

WHO:              Quad City Arts

WHAT:            Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony for “The Artist In You” ExhibitionWHERE:          Quad City Arts Center GalleryWHEN:            Friday, September 29 from 7-9 p.m. (Award Ceremony at 8:00)EXIBITION DATES: September 29-November 3, 2006FREE Join us for the opening reception and awards ceremony for “The Artist in You” on Friday, September 29 at 7 p.m. “The Artist In You” is an exhibition for emerging and accomplished artists living within a 250-mile radius of the Quad Cities. Forty-five artists were chosen to be part of this group exhibit, presenting a total of 59 works of art. All eighty-four artists who entered the competition were provided with a written constructive critique of their submission. In addition to the artist’s reception, patrons are encouraged to participate in the Gallery Hop throughout the District of Rock Island between 5-9 pm. Free trolley rides and maps will be available. The Quad City ArtsCenter Gallery is located at 1715 Second Avenue in the Arts and Entertainment District of Rock Island. Gallery hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. All Quad City Arts programs are funded in part by Festival of Trees; Quad City Arts Partners; and operating grants from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs. Quad City Arts is a nonprofit local arts agency dedicated to the growth and vitality of the Quad City region through the presentation, development and celebration of the arts and humanities. For more information, contact Dawn Wohlford-Metallo at 309-793-1213, ext. 109. - 30 -

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