St. Louis, Missouri Hosts Several Acres of Guns, Gear & Outfitters

 

Fairfax, Va. - The National Rifle Association (NRA) is pleased to announce this year's Annual Meetings and Exhibits to be held at America's Center in St. Louis, Missouri from April 12-15, 2012.

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Members of the news media are welcome to cover this year's event. For press credentials, please call NRA Public Affairs at (703) 267-3820. Credentials will be available for pick-up in the press office starting Thursday, April 12. Television crews and still photographers should bring necessary equipment and lenses (sports lenses) to cover events from platforms at a distance from the stage. (Please note: Due to limited resources, requests from U.S. media outlets will be given priority over foreign media requests. All foreign media requests will be handled as time and resources allow.)

Over 60,000 attendees are expected at this year's Annual Meetings and Exhibits, making this one of the largest in NRA's 141-year history. Leading firearm manufacturers will display the firearm industry's latest and greatest products. Guides and outfitters, various hunting and shooting accessories, and an extensive private collection displayed by NRA-affiliated gun collector clubs will fill acres of convention space.

The ever-popular NRA's Celebration of American Values Leadership Forum will take place on Friday, April 13, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. A list of confirmed speakers will be forthcoming closer to the event.

NRACountry, a proud partnership between NRA and country music's brightest stars is pleased to present, in collaboration with Bushnell, NRACountry Jam II at the Ferrara Theatre on Friday, April 13. This year's featured artist will be country music superstar and lifetime NRA member Trace Adkins. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m.

NRA's 4th Annual Celebration of American Values Freedom Event will take place Saturday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. Glenn Beck, political commentator and host of the Glenn Beck Program, will be the featured speaker for the evening. Guests will also be treated to a rousing performance by award-winning comedian and member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, Larry the Cable Guy.

NRA's Annual Meetings and Exhibits provide a safe and fun atmosphere the whole family can enjoy. The ever-popular air gun range is a top attention-grabber -- both for participants and observers. NRA offers diverse seminars throughout the three-day convention, including methods of concealed carry; hunting; Firearms Law; the Grassroots Workshop; and Refuse to Be a Victim®.

For more information, including event tickets, please visit www.nraam.org.

-NRA-

Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America's oldest civil rights and sportsmen's group. Four million members strong, NRA continues to uphold the Second Amendment and advocates enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation's leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the armed services.

On Saturday, February 18 from 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. Scott County Park (Whispering Pines Shelter) will be hosting a "Get Outdoors" Day. Come join Wapsi River Center naturalists to explore and enjoy a few healthy, winter recreational activities like cross-country skiing, snowshoeing (please bring winter boots), hiking and sledding (please bring your own).  Equipment will provided throughout the day on a rotating basis.  We will have the shelter to warm up, plus hot drinks will be provided - BYOM (bring your own mug).  Participants are welcome to bring a "picnic" lunch as well to enjoy by the fire!  This event is weather dependent; if conditions are not favorable the event will be cancelled.  Please call (563) 328-3286 to register.

The south entrance to Scott County Park (18850 270th Street ~ Eldridge) is located off old Highway 61 just north of Parkview.  The whispering pine shelter can be found by taking two, consecutive right-hand turns upon entering the park (from the south).
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For all events and activities, go online at www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/parks to register or call 328-PARK (7275) for more information.

 

Wendy's Chili Golf Open

Wondering what there is to do in the middle of winter?  Play golf!  The annual Davenport Parks and Recreation 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 Chili Open will be delicious! Golfers receive a package of 3 neon golf balls and nine modified holes for winter golf.

Saturday, February 4, 8:00am - 1:00pm at Credit Island Lodge.

 

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Mia is starting to grow up and she is finding it to be a greater adventure than she expected!  When suddenly Mia is thrust into a summer at a Children's Theatre, she realizes just how talented she truly is.  This original play was written and adapted by Eileen Boggess, author of the popular book series and a Junior Theatre alum!

$5.00 for anyone 3 years and up, tickets sold at door

Saturday, Feb 18 & 25 @ 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM / Sunday, Feb 19 & 26 @ 2:00 PM

 

Daddy Daughter Dance

This is a fantastic time for Dad's to spend with their daughter's.  It is a wonderful event to have some quality time spent having fun, dressing up, and dancing.  Couples will be treated to a dinner buffet, crafts, dancing, and a chance to win prizes.  A professional photographer will be available to take couple's photos.  Dads can be uncles, grandpas, step-fathers.  Spend some time together, we clean up the mess and there is no school on Monday following the dance so you can sleep in!

Fee:  $40 per couple, $20 each additional child, must register both parent and child!

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You must pre-register. No tickets sold at the door!

Sunday, February 19, 5:30pm - 8:00pm at the River Center in Davenport.

 

Toddling on the Wild Side

Environmental friendly programming for toddlers:

February 2 and 16th at Fairmount at 2pm

February 9th and 23rd at Eastern at 2pm

 

Kindernature Waking Woodchucks - Learn about a common rodent in North America, the woodchuck or groundhog. Does Winter continue on for six more week if the groundhog is afraid of its shadow? Come find out!

February 14th at Vander Veer Conservatory $6/ child 10am.

 

Magic Terrarium - Learn the magic of terrariums and enjoyVander Veer Logo this carefree landscape in miniature, perfect for home or office. All materials and plants included, as well as instructions and a plant list. Class fee includes building of a terrarium.

February 23rd $35 6:30-8pm Vander Veer Stone Building

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Located at 700 W. River Drive (Across from Modern Woodmen Park)

 

The Early Spring "Learn To Skate" Open House will take place on Tuesday, February 21 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM in the Large Conference Room at The River's Edge.

The Open House is designed to provide an opportunity for first-time students and their family members to meet the Skating Instructors, learn about the US Figure Skating Association Endorsed program format and goals, learn how to dress for class, learn how to lace up skates and get a feel for the expectations of each student.  Emphasis will be placed on trying one's best, having fun and developing an enjoyment of activities that take place on the ice for a lifetime.

The Early Spring "Learn To Skate" Session runs Thursdays and Saturdays on the following dates:

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Thursdays

Feb. 23; March 1, 8, 22, 29; April 12 & 19 (No classes March 15 and April 5)

Times:  5:15 - 6:00 PM and 6:00 - 6:45 PM

Fee:  $92.00

For this session, on Thursday nights only, students will be given an opportunity to perform in a Spring Skating Show at The River's Edge on May 5, 2012.

20 - 25 minutes of each class will be spent on skill development and 20 - 25 minutes of each class will be spent on choreography for the show.

 

Saturdays

Feb. 28; March 3, 10; 24; 31; April 14 & 21 (No classes on March 17 and April 7)

Times:  8:00 - 8:45 AM and 8:45 - 9:00 AM

Fee:  $92.00

This 7-week session of "Learn To Skate" will continue to focus on skill development with an emphasis on providing the instruction and practice time to help students move up to the next level in the USFSA "Basic Skills Curriculum.

 

The Ultimate Super Bowl Party

 

While parents are enjoying the big game with adults, kids are invited to have a Super Bowl Party all their own!  Kids will enjoy Super Bowl Action on the big screen, snacks, games, arts and crafts, and sport activities.  REGISTER TODAY!  Date: Sunday, February 5th from 3:30pm-one hour post game, Fee: $25/person, Ages: 6-14yrs

 

Jamm'in At The Edge! - Especially For Teens!

Come on out and skate while you enjoy live local bands and DJ's. All ages welcome!  Admission:  $10/Person, $3/Skate Rental, Date: Saturday, February 11th from 9pm-11pm, Band: Hi-Fi

Bands for Jammin:

February 11th 9pm-11pm: Hi-Fi

March 3rd 9pm-11pm: Surface Tension

 

Daddy Daughter Dinner and Skate

This is a fantastic time for Dads to spend quality time with their daughters.  Fun will be had while enjoying a bite to eat and ice skating!  REGISTER TODAY! Date: Friday, February 24th from 5:30pm-8:00pm, Fee: $15/person

 

Ice Carving Demonstration-SPECIAL $1.00 Admission!

Come on out and see the ice carving demonstration on center ice during the public skate session!  Date: Sunday, February 26thfrom 2:15pm-3:45pm, Fee: $1/person, $3/Skate Rental


GOLF

Indoor Golf Range is now open at The Rivers' Edge, 700 West River Drive. Golfers may purchase a small bucket of balls for $3 or a large bucket for $5. The indoor golf range will be available the following hours:

7am - 3pm, Monday, Wednesday & Friday
12:30pm - 3pm, Tuesday & Thursday

There are 9 stations available, first come, first served. Not available on weekends.

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There will be no price increases for 2012!

Log on to www.golfdavenport.com to see the latest announcements for 2012 season.

 

Player Cards - A great feature for individuals or your golf league members, are now available at The Rivers Edge, 700 West River Dr in downtown Davenport.  The River's Edge is open 6am - 10pm every day.

 

Player Cards are re-loadable cards for use of Green Fees, Cart Fees, and Range Fees and are valid on all 3 public courses in the city Emeis, Duck Creek, and Red Hawk Golf & Learning Center.  Cards purchased through Feb 28th 2012 will include a 10% bonus on the card, compliments of Davenport Golf.  For example, a Player Card purchased for $200 will have $220 of value on the card.  Player Cards will not include concession and Pro-shop merchandise purchases and Player Cards will require a $100/minimum transaction.

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City Golf Tournament

Mark your calendars!  The City of Davenport Golf Tournament will be held July 21 and 22 and Emeis and Duck Creek Golf Courses. More information to follow.

Davenport, IA - January 30, 2012 - Spring training comes early to the Quad Cities with Breakfast of Champions, an event that celebrates perseverance and teamwork, featuring former St. Louis Cardinal Rick Horton.  Horton, a former MLB pitcher who now broadcasts for the team, will talk about the remarkable determination and drive that led to the Cardinals' 2011 World Series win.  The family oriented event will take place on Saturday, February 25, from 9:00am - 11:30am on the suite level of Modern Woodman Park, and will include a full brunch buffet, a silent auction and raffle as well as activities for children. 
   
Breakfast of Champions will also feature the Quad City River Bandits and representatives from local high school championship teams.  Tickets are $40 for adults/ $10 for children under 12 and can be purchased at the Adler Theatre box office at 136 East Third Street, Davenport or online at www.goldroomlegacy.org.  A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to Project Renewal, the Boys and Girls Club and Gold Room Legacy Project.
Local Champions Showcase

Even the Cubs and Sox fans will enjoy coming to applaud our local champion Quad City River Bandits, who won the 2011 Midwest Minor League Championship this summer.  Also being honored are area high school teams that have honored the Quad Cities with their teamwork, sportsmanship and excellence: the Assumption Girls Basketball team, winners of the 3A championship; the Moline Girls softball team that holds the 4A title; Davenport North's Boys Bowling team who are the 2A champions, and the Rock Island Boys Basketball 3A State champions.  All will be represented at the event.
Raffles and Activities

A raffle and silent auction will be held and include items such as season tickets to the Quad City River Bandits; use of a skybox suite with tickets for 16 for a Bandits game; a Cardinal package with hotel, dinner and game tickets for two; the chance to take batting practice on the field with the Bandits; two tickets to Damn Yankees at the Adler Theatre with dinner and a nights stay at the Hotel Blackhawk, as well as Cardinals and River Bandits merchandise.  Rascal the River Bandit will be on hand to join in the fun and have pictures taken with his friends.  There will be an inflatable set up and a putt-putt hole,coloring and activities, some board games for the kids.
About Rick Horton

Rick Horton is a broadcaster on Cardinals telecasts, providing play-by-play commentary as well as postgame analysis. A former left-handed pitcher for the Cardinals, Rick spent seven years in the Major Leagues, playing for St. Louis, Los Angeles and the Chicago White Sox. He made his Major League debut with the Cardinals in 1984 and participated in the 1985 and 1987 World Series with the Redbirds and won the Series in 1988 while with the Dodgers.  After retiring from his Major League playing career, Horton remained in the St. Louis area where he has been active in the Greater St. Louis Area Fellowship of Christian Athletes, serving as the Director of the St. Louis FCA since 1993.
About the Non-Profit Partners

The Gold Room Legacy Project is an effort to sustain and protect the legacy of the iconic Gold Room at the Hotel Blackhawk through enriching, educational and entertaining events. In addition to preserving part of Quad City history, we prepare for the future by presenting an active and vibrant place for residents to gather, socialize and entertain.  Bringing life back to the Gold Room has added to the growing vitality of the riverfront, continues the dynamic redevelopment of downtown Davenport and contributes to the health and quality of life of the Quad Cities community.   www.goldroomlegacy.org.
Project Renewal provides educational and recreational activities for children during the school year and summer in a safe, loving environment.  Staff and volunteers are positive role models for the children, reinforcing values needed in order to live healthy and productive lives.  For many children, struggling with everyday issues, Project Renewal is one of the few anchors in their lives.  Project Renewal is an important organization in our community which can deeply impact the life of a child and is very rewarding personally for those who volunteer or provide financial support.   www.projectrenewal.net
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Valley (BGCMV) provides after-school programming to more than 1,200 youth ages 6-18 annually at three Quad City area locations in Davenport, Iowa, and Moline, Illinois.  Programming in the Club focuses on five core areas:  Leadership & Character Development; Education & Career Development; the Arts; Health & Life Skills; and Sports, Fitness & Recreation.  Our mission: "To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to achieve their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens."  www.bgcmv.org
Davenport, Iowa, January 20, 2012 - It's Chili Golf Open time! Bundle up and come participate in the 23rd Annual Davenport Parks and Recreation  Wendy's Chili Golf Open hosted at Credit Island Park. This is a winter golfing tradition in the Quad Cities!

This "CHILI" winter golf event will be held Saturday, February 4th ; tee times are from 8:00 am - 1:30 pm. Delicious Wendy's chili will be available for golfers and each golfer will receive three florescent golf balls and an official Chili Golf memento along with nine modified holes of winter golf.

Registration is still open at the Rivers Edge, 700 W. River Drive and is accepted on a first come basis. The registration fee is $15 per golfer / $60 per team, plus one non-perishable food item per participant to be donated to a local food pantry the day of the event. Tee times will be assigned every 7-8 minutes. Spirit awards are given for low score in both men's & women's divisions and worst golfer. What better way to celebrate winter golf!

For questions please contact, Davenport Parks and Recreation at 563-328-7275.

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WHERE: Credit Island Lodge, 2200 W River Dr, Davenport

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Saturday, February 4, 2012, 8:00 am - 1:30 pm

Snowshoe Tracking Event

On Saturday, January 21 at 10:00 A.M. the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center will be hosting a snowshoe tracking event. Come explore the wintery wilderness at the Wapsi River Center via snowshoes.  Learn about the history of snowshoes and then search for animal tracks and signs of activity.  Winter fun for everyone!  BYOM ~ Bring your own mug.  Please call to reserve equipment; (563) 328-3286.

Cross-country Ski Clinic

Also on Saturday, January 21 at 12:30 P.M. the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center will be hosting a cross-country ski clinic. Come learn the basics of cross-country skiing and tour the Wapsi Center trails; if conditions allow.  Participants will learn about proper skiing techniques, safety and equipment.  Please call (563) 328-3286 to register, as a limited number of equipment is available.  Participants may bring their own equipment as well.

The Wapsi River Environmental Education Center can be found 6 miles south of Wheatland or 1 mile northwest of Dixon, Iowa by taking County Road Y4E.  Then turn north at 52nd Avenue and follow the signs for about 1 mile.

Davenport, Iowa, January 9, 2011 - A new feature for Davenport golfers, Player Cards, are now available for sale starting today. Cards are for sale at The Rivers Edge, 700 West River Dr in downtown Davenport. The River's Edge is open from 6am to 10pm, Monday through Sunday. Player Cards are re-loadable cards for use of Green Fees, Cart Fees, and Range Fees and are valid on all 3 public courses in the city Emeis, Duck Creek, and Red Hawk Golf & Learning Center.


Cards purchased through Feb 28th 2012 will include a 10% bonus on the card, compliments of Davenport Golf. For example, a Player Card purchased for $200 will have $220 of value on the card.


Player Cards will not include concession and Pro-shop merchandise purchases and Player Cards will require a $100/minimum transaction.


Further details regarding the Player Cards are available by calling the River's Edge at 328-7275, or by visiting www.golfdavenport.com. At this time, Player Cards are only available for sale in person at the River's Edge.


"The Player Card is part of our efforts to offer more to our golf customer," according to Troy Evans, Superintendent of Revenue Facilities. "The indoor golf range we opened at River's Edge last month has been a tremendous hit, and we believe our customers will see a great value in the Player Cards as well."


Duck Creek Golf course remains open this winter unless snow covers the course or temperatures impair play on the greens.

Looking for some family fun on Sunday?

Davenport Parks and Recreation Winter Celebration Sunday, January 8
WINTER CELEBRATION at CENTENNIAL PARK and The River's Edge:  A FREE event! January 8th 2pm-4pm.
Chills and thrills are what you will find at this fun filled family event.  Put on your coats and mittens and come join us for some inside/outside winter fun.  We will have snow sports (weather permitting), hot chocolate, and activities for kids.  Outdoors at Centennial Park will be winter trucks displays, snowshoeing, disc golf baskets, eagle watching and Snowstar information.  Inside at The River's Edge will be face painting, snowflake making, photos, arts and crafts and Silver Skates (registration and fee required).
Centennial Park Winter Hours

Davenport, Iowa, December 29, 2011 - Effective January 1, 2012 the lights at the

basketball courts in Centennial Park will turn off at 10pm and the skate park lights

will turn off at 2am.

Centennial Park is a popular park located at River Drive and Marquette Street in

Davenport. It contains outdoor basketball courts, a skate park, a dog off-leash park, cricket

and rugby fields, and a riverfront trail among other amenities.

2012 NATIONAL GUARD FLW WALLEYE TOUR SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

Championship event returns to Mississippi River at Quad Cities

MINNEAPOLIS (Dec. 2, 2011) - FLW today announced the 2012 National Guard FLW Walleye Tour schedule and the return of the Walleye Tour Championship to the Mississippi River at Quad Cities. The 2012 season will feature four nationally televised regular-season events on America's premier walleye fisheries as well as the no-entry-fee, nationally televised championship event on NBC Sports as part of the "FLW" show that airs every Sunday. Priority registration is now open.

Kathy Fennel, President of FLW Operations Division stated: "We've listened to our walleye anglers and are confident that the 2012 schedule features fisheries that will provide quality fishing opportunities and exciting weigh-ins. We are also pleased to be able to add significant money to the National Guard FLW Walleye Tour Championship purse."

Date                           Fishery                        Location
April 19-21                    Mississippi River                       Red Wing, Minn.
May 10-12                     Lake Erie                           Port Clinton, Ohio
July 12-14                     Lake Oahe                           Pierre, S.D.
Aug. 2-4                        Bays de Noc                            Escanaba, Mich.

Championship
Oct. 25-28                     Mississippi River                       Quad Cities, Iowa and Ill.

The four Walleye Tour qualifying events will be three-day, cumulative-weight tournaments. Pro anglers will compete for a top award of up to $63,500, and co-anglers will vie for a top prize of up to $10,500 in each tournament. Paybacks will be based on paid entries from 110-boat fields. First-place, however, is guaranteed regardless of field size. The paybacks will be $2,000 through 30th place on the pro side and $400 through 30th place on the co-angler side. For complete payout tables visit FLWOutdoors.com. Entry fees for 2012 are $1,250 per tournament for pros and $350 per tournament for co-anglers. Pros and co-anglers will be randomly paired each day and fish for a combined boat weight.

The 2012 Walleye Tour Championship will be a four-day cumulative-weight event that will consist of the top 40 pros and 40 co-anglers in the point standings plus the 2011 FLW Walleye Tour champion and Angler of the Year in both the pro and co-angler divisions. Pros will be competing for as much as $100,000, while co-anglers will be competing for as much as $15,000. Pros and co-anglers will be randomly paired each day and fish for a combined boat weight.

"We couldn't be happier to be hosting the 2012 Walleye Championship tournament in the Quad Cities," said Joe Taylor, president and CEO of the Quad Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau. "We are proud of our region, and to be able to showcase our cities and this fishery is an honor we don't take lightly. We have worked very hard with FLW to ensure that we can meet and fulfill all of the requirements that this caliber of tournament brings to the area. We are looking forward to October and can't wait for the championship to begin."

The Angler of the Year title will be awarded to the top point earner in both the pro and co-angler divisions. The top pro will receive $10,000, and $2,500 will go to the top co-angler at the end of the fourth regular-season event.

Priority registration is now open for the top 40 pros and co-anglers from the 2011 FLW Walleye Tour. Deposits for all four tournaments must be received by Jan. 30, 2012, in order to secure their priority entry position. For Ranger boat owners (Ranger owners with current registrations who will use their Ranger boat in FLW Walleye Tour competition) and sponsor entries (FLW Outdoors may reserve sponsor spots in each qualifying tournament), deposits will be accepted to hold spots for tournaments beginning at 8 a.m. CT Jan. 31, 2012.

For other entries, deposits will be accepted to hold spots for tournaments beginning at 8 a.m. CT Feb. 1, 2012. Pros entering all four tournaments by Feb. 29, 2012, who provide co-anglers (with membership numbers) will be given top priority. Co-anglers entering all four tournaments by Feb. 29, 2012, who provide pros (with membership numbers) will be given top priority. Pro and co-angler priority are granted when matching pro and co-angler entries (listing each other's name and membership number) are received by the priority deadline and are contingent on both anglers competing in the tournament entered. Pros and co-anglers who enter all four tournaments by Feb. 29, 2012, will receive the next highest entry priority. All other entry priority will be assigned by the date and time of entry.

Complete details regarding rules and registration requirements are available at FLWOutdoors.com, or by calling (270) 252-1000 for more information.

For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the FLW Walleye Tour on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWWalleyeTour and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWOutdoors.

ABOUT FLW
FLW is the best in fishing, on and off the water. Anglers worldwide can compete for millions over the course of 191 tournaments in 2011. FLW has taken fishing mainstream with the world's richest fantasy sports game, FLW Fantasy Fishing presented by Straight Talk, where competitors can play for free as well as sign up for Player's Advantage to gain an edge. For more information about FLW and FLW Fantasy Fishing, visit FLWOutdoors.com or FantasyFishing.com.

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