23 Jan 2012

Wendy's Chili Golf Open is on for 2012

By Rick Martin
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.

WHAT:

WHEN:

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

Wendy's Chili Golf Open

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

Wapsi River Center News & Information

By Lisa Gerwulf

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.
10 Jan 2012

Player Cards now available at Davenport Golf Courses

By Ron Summers

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.

04 Jan 2012

WINTER CELEBRATION at CENTENNIAL PARK and The River's Edge:

By Ron Summers

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).
04 Jan 2012

Davenport Parks and Recreation

By Kenneth Asta
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.
12 Dec 2011

2012 National Guard FLW Walleye Tour Schedule Announced

By Julie Huber

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.

06 Dec 2011

Hannah Oak Named to Illinois College Cheerleading Squad

By readMedia

JACKSONVILLE, IL (11/30/2011)(readMedia)-- Hannah Oak, a sophomore, is a member of the 2011-2012 Illinois College Cheerleading Squad.

Oak, a graduate of Rockridge High School, is the daughter of Kevin and Cynthia Oak of Taylor Ridge.

The cheerleaders promote school spirit at football and basketball games on campus.

Founded in 1829, Illinois College is a residential liberal arts college fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success.

On the web: http://readabout.me/achievements/Hannah-Oak-Named-to-Illinois-College-Cheerleading-Squad/3126288.

15 Nov 2011

RIVER'S EDGE HOLDS TURKEY BOWLING EVENT

By Rick Martin

Davenport, Iowa, November 14, 2011 - For those looking for a unique way to usher in the Thanksgiving Holiday, head down to the River's Edge on Sunday, November 20 between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for Turkey Bowling. Yes, once again this year, you can come down to the ice rink at the River's Edge and bowl not with a bowling ball, but a frozen turkey on the ice.

This unique Quad City event has been a popular tradition at the River's Edge for several years. Skaters coming down for the Public Skate can pay $1 extra above the normal skate fee of $5 to participate. The winner of the Turkey Bowling contest gets to take a turkey home! What other sport allows you to take "the ball" home and eat it? A fun time is sure to be had by all.

What: Turkey Bowling

Where: The River's Edge, 700 W River Dr, Davenport, IA

When:  Sunday, November 20, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

14 Nov 2011

Iowa Coach and Olympian Dan Gable speaks to First Army leaders

By Master Sgt. Danette Rodesky-Flores
ROCK ISLAND, ILL.?Success requires an attitude - it's a passion for some. As an athlete, Gold Medal Olympian, coach and mentor, Iowa native and legend Dan Gable spoke about some of the very same traits and characteristics inherent in his passion - wrestling - and how they relate to traits and characteristics we practice and cherish in the Army.

As part of the First Army Commander's Conference at the Jumer's Hotel conference center here, Gable spent the evening with First Army Senior leaders, spouses, and Family Support Group members to talk about his life's experiences as a disciplined world-class athlete and coach.

"And when adversity hits, it's usually not by choice," he said. "When it hits, you've got to take it on. If you wait for the 'or', you may not survive - and that's where leadership steps in."

"Leadership is all about being motivated and applying and executing based on the passions you have built around and within you," said Gable.

"Leadership is being the first one at work, the hardest worker, and staying until the last person has left. It's about staying current and having the vision to create a great future. It's preventing adversity through discipline and preparation. Leadership is the ability to positively affect the masses so they become successful and do the same."

Being a leader means you know how to take care of people. "You've got to treat each and every team member in their own way," he said.

One athletic process that Gable feels is most essential and the building block of what's to come is recovery. He talked about how as a young athlete it was always easy to pick up from where one left off, without allowing one's body proper recovery. But now that he is older and wiser, and has incorporated science into this process, he's more in tune with the need for recovery?physically, mentally and emotionally.

"Go to the sauna, the spa, get a massage or swim. Think about what took place today during your recovery process and then think about what you need to do tomorrow."

"The bottom line is the future," he said. "There are good coaches and really good coaches, and there's some really, really good senior leadership and really, really great senior leadership. And hopefully that's what you all are, but you just don't realize it, and thank you for what you do," he said.

Senior leaders from First Army units across the United States attended the first ever First Army Commander's Conference here in Rock Island, Ill., Nov. 8. One of the purposes of the conference was to synchronize First Army efforts in reserve component training, mobilization, deployment and demobilization, all responsibilities as assigned by U.S. Forces Command.

The two-day event started with a physical training session of broomball on ice and soccer at Davenport's River's Edge sports complex.

A Family Leadership Conference attended by First Army Readiness and Support representatives was conducted simultaneously and provide information on military installation and community support systems for Soldiers and Family members.

 

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08 Nov 2011

Parks and Recreation November 2011 Newsletter

By Ron Summers

 

RECREATION:

For all events and activities, go online at www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/parks to register or call 328-PARK (7275) for more information. Fall/Winter catalogs are now available. Please check our website for classes on performing arts, sports leagues, volleyball camps and clinics, Japanese, tumbling, martial arts, adaptive and inclusive programs and more!

  • Vander Veer Chrysanthemum Show - Come enjoy the beautiful colors of our Vander Veer Botanical Center.  Our chrysanthemum show is on display until the middle of November.  Our always popular Poinsettia and Lights Holiday Show will begin early December.  The botanical center is open six days a week, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm.  Admission fee is $1.00 per person, free admission on Tuesdays.
  • Friday Nature Family Fun Nights - Pumpkin Leftovers - Come Join Davenport Parks and Recreation from 6 - 9 pm at Duck Creek Lodge to find out what to do with your left over jack-o-lanterns.  Create different autumn ideas after Halloween.  Fee includes two slices of pizza and lemonade.

Course code:  FALL20020                      Fee:  $2.50

Friday, November 4, 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Duck Creek Park Lodge, 3300 E Locust Street

  • Family Movie Night - Scooby Doo - Davenport Junior Theatre is thrilled to host movie nights on the second Friday of each month.  Your family can join us for only $2.50 per person if pre-registered, $4.00 at the door.  Price includes 2 slices of pizza and lemonade.

Friday, November 11, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Movie begins at 6:15 pm

  • Little Elves Workshop - Black Friday - Are you a crazy shopper who wants to have fun partaking in BLACK FRIDAY?  Bring your children to Duck Creek Lodge to have some holiday fun of their own.  Kids will make treats, homemade presents, and play games and watch holiday movies while parents are able to get their holiday shopping done.

Course code:  SANTA1                  Fee:  $25

Friday, November 25, 8:00 am - Noon

Duck Creek Park Lodge, 3300 E Locust Street

  • Senior Coffee - Join us Wednesday, November 9 and enjoy the sights, sounds, and fragrance of the Conservatory at Vander Veer Botanical Park.  Your $1.00 admission fee includes entertainment and refreshments.  Entertainment begins at 10:30 am.  Coffee served 10:00 am - Noon.  No registration is required.
  • The Y Turkey Trot - Davenport Parks and Recreation is pleased to partner with the Y to have this annual family event traverse through our scenic Vander Veer Park.  See our website for a link to the Y Turkey Trot page.
  • Falling for Davenport - PHOTO CONTEST - Calling all Photographers, little or big!  We are challenging you to our photo contest - Falling for Davenport.  We want to encourage you to get outside and take pictures of our local Davenport parks, classes, events and send in your best shots (three per contestant).  There will be three select winners whose work will be published in the next Davenport Parks and Recreation program guide. *Note: All photos submitted become property of Davenport Parks and Recreation.  Submit photos via disk to The River's Edge, 700 W River Drive by December 31, 2011.
  • Basic Wreath Making - Join us November 17th, 7-8:30 pm at Vander Veer Botanical Park.  Learn the basics of creating a fresh holiday wreath. The 14 inch round fresh evergreen wreath with a red bow is the perfect size for greeting visitors at your front door. Bring Pruners and gloves. All other supplies will be provided.  Fee: $25
  • Kindernature - Track Tricksters - Join us November 8th, 10 am - 11 am at Vander Veer Botanical Park.  Discover more about how to tell a rabbit track from a squirrel track. This class will show how to read tracks and weather permitting find tracks outside.  Fee: $6

RIVER'S EDGE- Located at 700 W. River Drive (Across from Modern Woodmen Park)

  • Turkey Bowling at The River's Edge! - Come for Public Skate and Turkey Bowling on Ice!

Only $1 extra during Public Skate

Date/Time: Sunday, November 20th from 4:00pm-6:00pm

  • Celebrate your birthday party at The River's Edge with an ice skating or indoor soccer party!  All ages welcome!

Packages available for 6 ($120), 10 ($170) or 15 ($220) Guests.  $10/person for additional guests

Packages include :  Private Party Room (1.5 Hrs.); Party Host; Happy Joe's Pizza; Pepsi Products; Goodie Bags; Plates; Cups; Napkins; skating (including skates) or soccer!
Book your party now:  563-328-PARK (7275)

  • Thomas Turkey Hockey Tournament:  November 25 - 27, 2011

Cross-Ice Jamboree Style tournament for Mites (Ages 5 - 6) and Termites (Ages 7 - 8)

Fee:  $240/Team (Minimum 4 Games Guaranteed)

Swimming Pool and Pizza Party:  Nov. 26th:  6 - 8:00 PM
Post-Game Recognitions; T-shirts; and Off-Ice Activities!

Register Today:  563-328-PARK (7275)

  • Family Skate Special! - For just $20, your whole family can come skating together on November 6 from 2:15 - 4:15 PM.  Price includes rental skates!! 
  • River's Edge School Out Days! Spend the day at The River's Edge and have fun participating in all kinds of activities! Activities include :  Ice Skating; Games; Turf Sports such as soccer and dodge ball; climbing wall and more!

Fee:  $30.00

Dates:  11/11 and 11/23

Register Today:  563-328-PARK (7275)

 

  • Coffee Club

Intended for those 50 - 65 of greater, participants will socialize, receive a 15 minute ice skating lesson and enjoy a cup of hot coffee. Classes meet at The River's Edge every Monday from 10:30 - 11:00 AM followed by the 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM public skate session.

Fee:  $36/4 Weeks  Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28

  • 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:  November 19 from 9:00 - 11:00 PM
  • Attention Couples!Enjoy the company of a loved one and meet other couples while enjoying a buffet-style dinner followed by public skate! Seating is limited so register at least 7 days in advance.

Date:  November 18 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Dinner served from 5:30 - 6:30 PM

Fee:  $17/person for dinner, skating and rental skates

 

  • Skate with Todd Eldredge! 1996 World Champion skater Todd Eldredge will attend a "Skate with Todd Eldredge" event at the River's Edge on Friday, November 18, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The public is invited to skate with this Olympic ice skater during Public Skate at the River' Edge. Admission cost is $10, and includes 2 hours of ice skating, an opportunity to meet Todd Eldredge, hot chocolate and holiday cookies.

 

GOLF:

  • All city courses - Twilight rates are now effective daily at 2pm until end of 2011 season.
  • Red Hawk Lodge - This café/clubhouse space is now available for rental for your holiday parties!.  Call 563-328-PARK (7275) for availability and prices.
  • Golf Gift Certificates - The perfect Christmas gift for the golf enthusiast in your family!  Purchase at any golf course or at the River's Edge.  Available in any denomination in multiples of $5.

PARKS:

Credit Island Lodge is available again for rental!  Our newly remodeled lodge has a brand new kitchen and is available for $250 for 8 hours.  Call 563-328-PARK (7275) for availability.

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