08 Sep 2015

10 Days Until Brew HA HA - A Party for Your Taste Buds Hosted by "Brew-gooders"

By Rick Martin

(Quad Cities, IA) - The countdown is on! Less than two weeks remain until the first pour flows at Brew HA HA on Saturday, September 19 in LeClaire Park, Davenport, Iowa.

Brew Ha Ha is an award-winning local beer festival where you taste more than 150 beers from local, regional and national brewers. Take a tour of the American brewing landscape?one ounce at a time -- from some of the finest brewers. Some are from well-loved places around the QC, while others will offer you something new to sample and sip.

Brew Ha Ha offers just about every type of beer, porter, ale, lager and more - and we couldn't do this event without the generous volunteer spirit of our beer sponsors, and the helping hands of our volunteers.

Join us Saturday, September 19 at 1:00 p.m. for Brew Ha Ha. Advance tickets are on sale now for $30 at jayceesqc.org. Tickets are also available at Co-op Records and area Hy-Vee stores for a $2 convenience fee. Tickets at the gate are $35. CASH ONLY ACCPTED AT THE GATE.
All attendees must be 21 and possess a valid photo I.D. for entrance.

What's New This Year?

  • Pre-gamers package, exclusive to online purchases, available now until September 10th.  For $50.00 guests receive a regular admission ticket, commemorative Brew Ha Ha t-shirt and an empty 64 oz Brew Ha Ha growler.  Limited to first 100 buyers.

  • Hoppy Hour: The first 1,000 people to arrive at the event will get to enjoy entertainment, minute-to-win it games and prizes and more during our one hour Hoppy Hour from 12PM - 1PM.  The gates open to the public at 1:00 p.m.

  • Brew Ha Ha is pleased to announce two Quad Cities based cover bands, covering every genre and generational hit imaginable.  Corporate Rock performs recognizable songs from every genre of music. You will hear hit songs you can dance to from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's. Quad Cities born and raised, Stone Flowers Band, delivers spirited performances from a diverse array of bands, along with explosive originals drawing from rock and funk.

  • Uber is offering attendees a free first ride (up to $20) with a special attendee code to ticket holders.

About Brew HA HA:

It's a party for your taste buds! It just wouldn't be fall in the Quad-Cities without this favorite beer-tasting event held on the third Saturday in September. Sample two ounce tastings of more than 150 beers, Cabot cheeses all while enjoying live entertainment. After all, this is a PARTY for your tastebuds!

About Jaycees of the Quad Cities: Jaycees aim to build personal and professional relationships by working together on projects to strengthen and grow the Quad-Cities community. The Quad Cities Chapter is one of the oldest chapters in the state of Iowa and has grown to include young professionals from both sides of the Mississippi River. They pride themselves on blending social opportunities with service - like planning the annual Bridal Expo and the Brew Ha Ha that raise funds for charitable initiatives. Individuals and groups interested in volunteering with Jaycees of the Quad Cities should contact info@jayceesqc.org or call (563) 484-0041.

SPECIAL MEDIA NOTE: Media outlets covering Brew Ha Ha on Saturday, September 19 must send a reporter/photographer age 21 or over with a valid photo I.D.

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04 Sep 2015

Pink PJ Party!!!

By Mary McNeil
Get your pink on!!!  Plans are in the works for the 5TH ANNUAL PINK PAJAMA PARTY Dinner Benefit in support of Breast Cancer Awareness

(Davenport, IA ) A Pink Pajama Party benefit will be held at Hotel Blackhawk on Friday October 2, 2015, featuring cocktails, dinner and raffles. Proceeds from the benefit will go to support breast cancer awareness.

The event will begin at 5pm with registration and cash bar social time; a sit-down dinner will be served at 7pm; the evening will include a silent auction, raffles (including a pink quilt raffle), a bake sale, prizes and much more. To show their support for Breast Cancer Awareness, attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas (pink pajamas preferred). The cost for this benefit is $40. Seating will be limited.

The event location will be the Gold Room at Hotel Blackhawk, 200 E. 3rd Street, Downtown Davenport, Iowa Checks can be made payable to "Pink Pajama Party" and sent c/o Kathleen Eshelman, 2812 Davenport Ave, Davenport, IA 52803.

For questions or reservations, call Kathleen at 563-508-7983; final reservations are needed by September 15. For Room accommodations, call Hotel Blackhawk at 563-322-5000.

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04 Sep 2015

THIS SUNDAY! The Biggest Fish Fry - Men that are Making a Difference.

By Melvin Hawkins

The entire Quad Cities community is invited to attend the area's biggest Fish Fry on Sunday, September 6th at the Martin Luther King Center, 630 Martin Luther King Drive in Rock Island.  Serving will be from 12 Noon until 4pm.

Our goal is to provide 300 kids with shoes. Volunteers are welcome, donations are welcome, and Quad Cities women are encouraged to help, too.

For more information, please call 309-292-3210.

04 Sep 2015

Holiday Closings for Rock Island Library

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: Due to road closures for The Rock Island Gran Prix cart races, the downtown Rock Island Main Library at 401 19th Street will be closed on Saturday, Sept. 5. The Rock Island 30/31 and Southwest Branches will be open until 5:00 pm to serve patron needs this Saturday.

All Rock Island Libraries will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

For more information on library hours and events, contact Rock Island Library at 309-732-READ (7323), visit the library website at www.rockislandlibrary.org, or follow the library's Facebook and Twitter sites.

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04 Sep 2015

This Week in Downtown Davenport: 9/4 - 9/10/2015

By QC Chamber
DDP would like to offer a huge THANK YOU to everyone who made River Roots Live an unforgettable event! Between memorable performances from acts both big and small (and plenty of BBQ), we had a total blast.  It couldn't have happened without your support, as well as support from our presenting sponsors U.S. Cellular, Riverboat Development Authority, and Kimberly Car City & Key Auto Mall along our partners Living Lands & Waters and River Music Experience. We're already looking forward to 2016!
 Live Uncommon's Summer Series on the Figge Betchel Plaza is coming to an end. The Figge Finale weekend starts off with a 24-hour Rainbow Rave Pre-Race Party. Continue to Saturday with Yoga or Zumba in the morning, and relax in the afternoon with some more live performances. In the evening, run, or even bike the distance you've been training for!

 Keep cheering on your Quad Cities River Bandits in their final week of regular season games! They saved some of the best promotions for last like Fan Appreciation Night, various giveaways, & Thirst-Day Thursdays. With Friday Fireworks and an abundance of amusement rides now available,  bring down the whole family.  Fear not, our mighty Bandits have made the playoffs, so there's more baseball on the way!

  The German American Heritage Center welcomes the Exhibition: You're A Good Man, Charles Schulz this Sunday. The Exhibition will present on the life and work of Charles Schulz, a cartoonist best known for his work on The Peanuts. Museum admission is $5 or less, so stop by and have some fun at the GAHC!  It's Charlie Brown; how can you go wrong?

 The Figge Art Museum & Genesis Health System have teamed up to bring Genie, a new spokes-robot. Through Genie, people with limited mobility will soon be able to take a guided tour of the work displayed in the museum through their home computers. For more information on this innovative technology, click here.

  September has arrived, and that means Beaux Arts Fair, Quad-City Symphony Orchestra Pops, and Brew Ha Ha are just around the corner!  Our friends at Midcoast will host their big fundraiser via Riverssance over in the East Village soon, too.  Mark your calendars; we've got plenty of outdoor festivities yet to go in 2015.  

For a complete list of the events this week, check out our monthly event calendar on our website.

See you downtown! 
04 Sep 2015

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Friday Announcements - 09/04/2015

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

TWILIGHT DINNER CRUISE

Get your tickets now for the September 19th, Twilight Dinner Cruise sponsored by the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a prime rib dinner and three hour cruise. Board at 4:30pm; cruise leaves promptly at 5pm. Cost is $45 per person. Purchase tickets at LeClaire, Iowa banks - First Central State Bank or Blackhawk Bank & Trust. Call Debbie at 563-289-2265 for more information.'

 

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Kristine Rose - Avon - LeClaire, IA. Avon stands for beauty, innovation and optimism. Products include make-up, beauty regimes, fashion, jewelry, and fragrances for men and women, Skin So Soft and more. www.youravon.com/kristinerose - 920-246-0939

 

Bennion Essentials, LLC - 605 Statestone Circle, LeClaire, IA 52753. Health and wellness education, business training. www.Mydoterra.com/bennionessentials - 480-567-4356

 

Decades - 521 N. Cody Road, LeClaire, IA 52753. Will be a shop full of nostalgia! We will have a combination of antiques, painted and re-purposed furniture, wicker, smalls, etc., etc! 309-314-7702

 

G&H Mowers, LLC - Sales and service of new and used lawnmowers and snow-throwers. Sales and service of generators. 2297 Hwy 30, Grand Mound, IA 52751 gmtparts@gmtel.net 563-847-1996

 

Riverbend Retro - Mid-Century Modern and Danish-Modern furniture and home décor. Vintage clothing and accessories, vinyl records and electronics. 106 S. Cody Road, LeClaire, 52753. Facebook.com/RiverbendRetro 563-579-2615

 

LECLAIRE CHAMBER MEMBERS - QC TIMES 2015 READERS' CHOICE AWARD WINNERS!

LeClaire, Iowa - Best Place to Take an Out-of-Town Guest - 4th year in a row!

Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium - Best Gift Shop and Best Resale Shop

El Rio Spa and Wellness - Best Spa

The Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits - Best Fine Dining

Grace Marine - Best Boat Sales and Service

Finalists in various categories:

Ascentra Credit Union - Bank or Credit Union

Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium - Customer Service and Take an Out-of-Town Guest

Bierstube - Locally Owned Restaurant, Outdoor Dining, Burger, Chicken Wings, and Bar Food

Big Dave & Holly's - Take Out and Tenderloin

Blue Iguana - Margarita

Dwellings - Home Furnishing Store

El Rio Spa and Wellness - Nail Salon

Happy Joe's - Buffet, Pizza, and Kid's Birthday Party

Isabel Bloom - Gift Shop

Jones St Java House - Coffee Shop

Mississippi River Distilling Co. - Brewery

Riverside Family Eye Care - Eye Care Provider

Tug Fest - Summer Festival

 

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER

The September newsletter has been delivered to all homes and businesses in the 52753 zipcode area.  See it online at www.leclairechamber.com under Chamber News!

 

CALENDAR

September 4th - First Friday in LeClaire

Antique Archaeology is open until 6pm.

Blue Iguana - DJ Flacko is back for Salsa Night!

Faithful Pilot Café and Spirits - Live music by the Driftless Sisters at 7:30pm

Green Tree Brewery is open.

Isabel Bloom will be open until 7pm and celebrating with a Fall Open House! Receive $5 off your purchase of $25 or more

LeClaire Civic Club is having a food drive from 5-7pm.

Mississippi River Distilling Co. - Signature cocktails, food samples and Iowish Cream is back!

Wide River Winery - Live Music - The Old 57s - 5-8pm

Restaurants will have food and drink specials.

Many shops will be open until 7pm or later.

 

September 4th - LeClaire Civic Club Community Food Drive 5-7p.m., Civic Club Parking Lot.  Donors will be able to drive up, drop-off, and never leave their car. Accepting non-perishable food in cans or boxes to benefit LeClaire residents in need. No glass, please. Cash donations welcome! (Make checks payable to LeClaire Civic Club.)

 

September 5th - LeClaire Civic Club Community Food Drive 9-11a.m., Civic Club Parking Lot.  Donors will be able to drive up, drop-off, and never leave their car. Accepting non-perishable food in cans or boxes to benefit LeClaire residents in need. No glass, please. Cash donations welcome! (Make checks payable to LeClaire Civic Club.)

 

September 5th - Steventon's has Prime Rib on the first Saturday of each month.

 

September 8th - Chamber Networking Event, Steventon's 5:30-7p.m. Everyone Welcome!

 

September 11th - Wide River Winery Live Music - Whoozdads 5-8p.m.

 

September 12th - The LeClaire Civic Club will be holding a Rib Eye Steak Dinner 4-7PM, 127 S. Cody Road in downtown LeClaire.  Tickets are $10 in advance; $12 at the door.  More information:  563-639-4621.   Supports community programs, and operation of the LeClaire Civic Center.

 

September 14th - Make a cute Halloween bench pillow at Expressions in Threads at Laura's September class. Give them a call or stop in to reserve your spot and get your supply list. They also have kits available. 563-289-1447.

 

September 18th - First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire Night for Nepal Gala to benefit victims of the recent earthquakes in Nepal.  The First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire and the Quad City Nepalese Society (QCNS) are partnering, 4:30-8:30 pm. Nepalese native dance and music and American desserts. $10 per person; $5 for children, 8 years and under. Carnival games for the children (4:30-6:30 pm), live auction and silent auctions. There is desperate need in Nepal since the earthquakes and aftershocks in April and May, 2015. We are accepting donations for the auctions and financial contributions to our Nepalese relief fund. Come, bring your friends and enjoy a fun evening for a good cause.

 

September 18th - Wide River Winery Live Music Jordan Danielson 5-8p.m.

 

September 19th - Star Gifts for Kids Golf Outing is at Olathea Golf course. 4-person best ball, 18 holes with cart. Prizes on every hole. Shotgun start at 9am sharp. Food and prizes will be at the Riverview Roadhouse following the golf outing. This is a great cause that gives back to kids and senior citizens in the LeClaire and Princeton area. Cost is $65 per person. Contact Barry Long today at 563-949-6969 to reserve your foursome.

 

September 19th - Twilight Dinner Cruise sponsored by the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a prime rib dinner and three hour cruise. Board at 4:30pm; cruise leaves promptly at 5pm. Cost is $45 per person. Purchase tickets at LeClaire, Iowa banks - First Central State Bank or Black Hawk Bank & Trust. Call Debbie at 563-289-2265 for more information.

 

September 19th - Trivia Night in LeClaire, LeClaire Civic Center - Benefits the LeClaire Community Library.  Tables of 8; $10 per person.  Mulligans and refreshments available for purchase.  Participants may bring snacks, wine, beer and soft drinks.  Doors open at 6:30PM; game starts at 7PM.  Door prizes; 50-50 raffle.  Reservations:  563-639-4621 or 563-349-4403.

 

September 25th - Wide River Winery Live Music Pieces of Candy 5-8p.m.

 

September 25th -  LeClaire Boy Scouts Venture Crew is serving a "grilled out" dinner at Snow Masonic Lodge #44 113 South Cody Road 6:30-7:30pm:. Price is $7 and includes dinner, dessert and a beverage. This is a fundraiser for the Venture Crew and benefits the Boy Scouts. Call Julie Crouse for more information, 563-940-8923.

 

September 26th - Cure it With Corn - Beating Leukemia Iowa Style on LeClaire Levee 11am-dusk. Fun event for a great cause! Live music by Just Chords, Rude Punch, and Battle Red, raffles, silent auction, Kids Zone, pulled pork sandwiches, sweet corn and fireworks at dusk. $10 at gate. All proceeds will go to helping find a cure for cancer at University of Iowa Hospitals and the American Cancer Society. T-shirts are available online for $15 plus $4 shipping at www.cureitwithcorn.com More information at https://www.facebook.com/cureitwithcorn

 

September 26th - Oktoberfest Celebration in Colona. 2-7pm. Enjoy Bierstube food and beer.

 

September 28th - Economic Development Meeting - Cancelled

 

SAVE THE DATE

October 2nd - First Friday in LeClaire - 5-8p.m.

 

October 11th - Apple Fest on the River - 11a.m.-4p.m.

 

October 11th- Dogtoberfest at Bierstube, LeClaire 2-5:30pm

 

October 19th - Economic Development Meeting City Hall - 8a.m.

 

October 24th - Annual Witch's Walk Free Family Fun on the Levee! Registration for the Witches' Walk & Costume Parade begins at 11:30am. Parade starts at 1pm. More details to come. Rain date October 31st

 

October 24th - Foursquare Riverside Church Please join us on the levee for Le Claire's annual Witches Walk on Saturday October 24th (rain date 31st). If you would like to donate or help with this event please contact. Jenna Graff?, graff.jenna@gmail.com (717)580-1101 or Riverside Church, connect@riversidefoursquare.org, (563)-289-7712

 

FYI

Looking for Strolling Santas and Other Characters for Christmas in LeClaire! Volunteers for Friday evening after 4 p.m. Sat. from 11 until 7pm and Sunday from 12 noon until 3pm. Great Costumes and goodies to pass out provided! Just bring your Holiday Spirit and Smile to show everyone our community's spirit and zest for fun!  Call Kim and leave message - 563-289-5699. 4 to 6 women and 8 to 12 men needed for short shifts and longer periods to stroll and be on the trolley!

 

Steventon's has Prime Rib on the first Saturday of each month.

 

Bierstube of LeClaire would like to offer all LeClaire Business Employees 10% food items!  Voted #1 Rueben in the QC!  We make our own sausages! Check out our daily specials and lunch features! New late night menu, Fri-Sat, 9pm to midnight!

 

Reusable Usables - Every Sunday at 1:30 RU features "Re-purposed Sunday Art" with a new re-purposed project each week!

 

Expressions in Threads - The Row by Row Experience is a nationwide event that runs from June 21st through September 8th in which participating shops create a unique quilt row created by each, individual shop, based on a central theme, this year's them is water. Customers can travel to participating shops like Expressions in Threads and collect the row we've created, along with our shop's license plate, specially designed for the Row by Row event. For more information, go to: http://www.expressionsinthreads.com/module/events.htm?year=2015&month=Jun&day=22&eventId=803020

 

Visit the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce website www.leclairechamber.com and see us on Facebook!

 

If you would like to attend a Chamber Board Meeting in order to present a topic, please contact the Board in advance at LeClaireChamber@gmail.com in order to be included an upcoming agenda. You will be contacted with confirmation of being included in the agenda. Board Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month, 8a.m. at LeClaire City Hall.

 

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

Milestones Area Agency, which serves meals to the elderly at the First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire and delivers meals to homebound seniors, is looking for someone to help deliver meals on Mondays, from 11 am to 12 noon. You would receive training in August and begin in September. This is a quick job,that is deeply appreciated by those receiving the meals and their families. Could you help two or more Mondays a month? If so, call Heide at 563-289-3646.

 

Pick up the LeClaire information guide at the LeClaire Information Center. It has many photos and great information for everyone including residents, potential residents, visitors, realtors, relocation personnel, schools, and more! Summer hours have started: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 1-4pm. 122 N. Cody Road. LIC Volunteers Needed! Contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963 to volunteer.

 

PROPERTY LISTINGS

House for Rent 926 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire, Ia.  Available September 1st.  $1100/ month.  Charming farmhouse on acreage with beautiful river view.  2 bedroom possible 3rd.

Lawn mowing, and snow removal provided. Walking distance to Slagle's grocery store.  Contact Penny Molumby 563-210-5662.

 

The shop building with upstairs apt. at 123 S Cody is for sale. For information please call D.R. Peterson at 563-289-5958.

Commercial Property for Rent - 1405 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire. 2,500 SF newly constructed office/retail space. Co-Tenant Snap Fitness. Owner will subdivide space. Private parking lot. ADA compliant. Contact: Meg Halligan, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, mhalligan@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000 Website Link: http://www.ruhlcommercial.com/Page/Property.aspx?mls=7032508

Commercial Property for Sale 613-617 N Cody Road, LeClaire IA 52753. Contact Jeff R. Heuer, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, jheuer@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000, Direct: 563-823-5107.

Commercial Property for Sale Cody Road, LeClaire IA 52753. Description: contact John G. Ruhl, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, jruhl@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000, Direct: 563-823-5126.

Commercial Property Available Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire, Iowa. Please call: Mike Burke - Mel Foster Co. mburke@melforsterco.com, Mobile: 563-349-2705, Direct: 563-823-5272

Do you have Residential or Commercial property available? Please contact the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce, leclairechamber@gmail.com, with a property description, complete contact information including phone numbers and rental or purchase pricing.

 

LECLAIRE EVENTS COMING UP!

October 11th - LeClaire Apple Fest - 11am to 4pm on the LeClaire Levee.

October 24th - Witch's Walk (rain date October 31st)

November 28th - Small Business Saturday

December 4th-6th - Christmas in LeClaire

 

CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENTS - EVERYONE WELCOME!

September 8th - Steventon's - Evening Event - 5:30p.m.

October 13th - Bierstube - Lunch - noon

November 10th - Riverview Roadhouse - Lunch - noon

December 8th - Subway, LeClaire - Lunch - noon

03 Sep 2015

Labor Day Parade, Picnics and other events around Iowa

By Lance Coles

"Working For a Better Life"

 

Union members, families, and faith and community leaders will gather over the Labor Day weekend to celebrate the incredible achievements of people who are working for a better life.

 

"Every day, working people get up and work hard to create a better life for their families and for their communities, as well as all working people. It's time for America's economic policies to put people and families first, instead of the interests of a handful of wealthy and out-of-touch corporate CEOs. Working people deserve to make a good living in order to live a better life," said Ken Sagar, President of the Iowa Federation of Labor AFL-CIO.

 

The Iowa AFL-CIO, together with other labor and community groups, have partnered together to bring awareness of the problem with the current minimum wage and wage theft issues throughout the country. The broader labor movement is working to push a Raising Wages agenda through policies that make the workplace fairer for everyone. That includes raising wages, schedules that work for working families, the ability to use earned leave for sick days and other emergencies, and expanded overtime protection so people don't have to keep working more for less pay.

"Labor Day is a time when our country should reflect on how we build an economy that works for everyone," said Sagar. "America should work for we the people, not just the wealthy and well connected."

 

Iowa Labor Day Activities 2015

September 5: Saturday

Lucas: The John L Lewis Labor Festival, Lucas Iowa. 6 am breakfast, parade at 9 am. numerous events all day long. 641-766-6421 or 641-766-6544. Contact Mark Cooper mark@scifl.org or 641-766-6421 or 641-766-6544.

September 6: Sunday

Clinton: Eagle Point Park Lodge, in Clinton. Noon to 3 PM. Pulled pork sandwiches, hotdogs, baked beans, chips and beverage. Door prizes, 50/50 drawing and kids games. Speakers. Contact Dave Keefer at dkeefer@lu25.org or 309-230-6576.

Ottumwa: Labor Day picnic, Noon to 4 PM. Jimmie Jones Shelter in Greater Ottumwa Park. Contact Steve Siegel, sj_siegel@yahoo.com or 515-971-3325.

September 7: Monday

Burlington - Des Moines/Henry CLC Picnic . at 40 and 8 park in Burlington. (Directly behind the Bees Ballpark) 4 pm to 7 pm. Food served. Speakers. Kid's activities. Contact Ryan Drew RDrew@local150.org 319-753-5316.

Cedar Rapids: Picnic 11 am to 4 pm. Hawkeye Downs, 4440  6th St SW, Cedar Rapids. Music by members of the Musician's Union. Door Prizes, and kids entertainment. Food, beverages, car and bike show, face painters. Food served 1130 to 130. AFL-CIO Secretary/Treasurer  Liz Shuler will be in attendance at this event. Contact Rick Moyle at rmoyle@hawkeyelabor.us or 319-396-8461.

Council Bluffs: Picnic in Downtown Omaha, 16th and Cass Street, starting at 10 am. Picnic with the Pottawattamie County Democrats at 1 PM at Lake Manawa shelter #6 in Council Bluffs. Contact Scott Punteney at spunteney@cox.net or 712-527-2810

Des Moines - Parade and Picnic. Parade Line up at 8 am at corner of East 12th and E Grand. Parade route is east on Grand to the State Fair Ground. Parade starts at 11 am. Angela Connolly will be Grand Marshall for the parade. Contact Mark Cooper at mark@scifl.org or 515-265-1862

Dubuque: Parade starts at Jackson Park, 9:30 am. 16th and Main and ends at 7th and Locust. Contact Bruce Clark. hawkeyerad@hotmail.com or 563-599-7725.

Iowa City: Picnic - Noon to 5 PM at Upper City Park, Shelter #3. Iowa City. People are encouraged to bring a side dish to share but join us even if you don't!  All members, families and Friends of Labor are invited to attend! For more information contact Jesse Case at iowacityfed@gmail.com. 319-361-3212.

Keokuk: Parade, kids activities; bands, food. Gathering at the Keokuk Labor Temple, 301 Blondeau St. Keokuk. Contact Gary Mortimer at garydalemo@hotmail.com or 319-670-1103

Mason City: North Iowa Nine Labor Council - Free Labor Day Picnic. 11 am to 3 pm. Georgia Hanford Park, 22nd St., SE Mason City. - Open to Public. Food and drinks. Contact Gerald Miller gwmiller71@gmail.com or 641-530-0187.

Quad Cities : 32nd annual Labor Day Parade Alliance - Quad Cities. Parade starts at 11 am. Call Joshua Schipp at 309-738-6536 or solidarity@quadcityfed.com. Parade in downtown East Moline.

Sioux City: Labor Day Picnic. Riverside Park. Food served at noon. Speakers. Contact Rick Scott at atulocal779@gnmail.com or 712 898-4915.

Waterloo/Cedar Falls: Picnic at Gateway Park, Cedar Falls. 11 am to 3 pm. Food, drinks, games. Contact Cal Eckhoff at cal.eckhoff.ia@gmail.com or 319-232-2484.

03 Sep 2015

September events for Gilda's Club

By Kelly Hendershot

Understanding Social Security, SSI and SDI

Davenport, Iowa (September 2015) - Gilda's Club will host Kathy Laid with the Social Security Administration in a discussion about Social Security, Supplemental Security Income or Medicare eligibility & enrollment. The presentation will be held on Thursday, September 17th, 5:30 p.m. at Gilda's Club, 1234 East River Drive, Davenport, IA.

This free educational workshop will inform attendees on how Social Security, SSI and SDI work for you. Advanced Registration is preferred as dinner is included.

For more details and registration call Gilda's Club at 563-326-7504 or email erin@gildasclubqc.org

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Cancer Treatment Side Effects Online Webinar

Davenport, Iowa (September 2015) - Gilda's Club and the Iowa Cancer Consortium will host Katie Browne MS, RN, NP-C in a discussion on strategies to manage treatment side effects such as fatigue, hair loss, anemia, infection and pain. The webinar will be held on Thursday, September 29th, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

This free webinar is designed for people living with cancer and their loved ones. Register at: http://iowacancerconsortium.wildapricot.org/event-2008204.

For more details call Gilda's Club at 563-326-7504 or email melissa@gildasclubqc.org

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Cancer Transitions - Moving Beyond Treatment
A Program of the Cancer Support Community and LIVESTRONG™

Davenport, Iowa (October 2015) - Gilda's Club and Genesis will partner to offer Cancer Transitions™ again beginning in October. Cancer Transitions is a free 2 hour, six-week workshop designed to help cancer survivors make the transition from active treatment to post-treatment care. Expert panelists including an oncology nurse navigator, nutritionist and physical therapist; will discuss exercise tailored to each participant's abilities, training in relaxation and stress management and tips for nutritious eating. Cancer Transitions will answer many of your questions about cancer survivorship post-cancer treatment.

The workshop begins Thursday, October 1st (meets for 6 weeks) from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Gilda's Club Quad Cities, 1234 East River Drive, Davenport, Iowa.

For more details and registration, contact Kelly at (563)-326-7504 or by email at kelly@gildasclubqc.org

03 Sep 2015

Join Us for the 2nd Annual Enchant Me

By Dispatch Argus QCOnline

Located at The University Club

1518 5th Ave, Moline, IL

This elegant affair will provide a fun "night out" atmosphere, and brides-to-be will be pampered with sparkling wine and hors d'oeuvres.

Come for the experience in a stunning venue. This event, not too big and not too small, will help you plan your storybook wedding!

Tickets are $7 per person if ordered in advance. $10 at the door.

Click Here to purchase your tickets now! Or You can purchase tickets at the Dispatch/Argus customer service counter, 1720 Fifth Ave., downtown Moline. For more information call 309-757-5026

03 Sep 2015

CASI Celebrates LIFE as part of National Senior Center Month this September

By Cheryl Frame

Davenport, Iowa - Don helps in the Café and walks Main Street. Millie, line dances on Thursday. And each morning, you'll find Jan leading group exercise classes. Just another day until you realize these are older adults, volunteering, exercising and staying active - each playing a role to help Quad City seniors Celebrate LIFE at CASI, The Center for Active Seniors.
The National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) has deemed September National Senior Center Month and CASI - The Center for Active Seniors is celebrating. More than 5000 older adults will Celebrate LIFE this September at CASI during National Senior Center Month - dubbed A Celebration of LIFE - Learning, Independence, Friends and Energy . And like Don, Millie and Jan, the Quad Cities older adults are invited to participate, come together and Celebrate LIFE during National Senior Center Month.
"The Center for Active Seniors, Inc., CASI, as it is known to most, is the Quad Cities most comprehensive Senior Center. More than 80 events will happen throughout the month of September," said Laura Kopp President/CEO. "We're not your average senior center - we're here when you need us. But, don't take my word for it. Come experience CASI for yourself," added Kopp.
Senior Center Month kicks off on September 1st and 2nd when the Cities of Bettendorf and Davenport will each proclaim September as Senior Center Month. The Honorable Bob Gallagher, Mayor of Bettendorf and the Honorable Bill Gluba, Mayor of Davenport, will each proclaim September as Senior Center Month at their council meetings held September 1st and 2nd respectively. Both cities will recognize CASI's daily contributions to enhance the well-being of the older citizens of our communities.
In addition to CASI's normal schedule of activities, two special events, Laughs on Tap and Caring for the Caregiver tie in with Learning, Independence, Friends and Energy. Both events take place at CASI, 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport.

? Thursday, September 17th: Laughs on Tap is a first time event at CASI and serves as a Fun(ds) raising event to benefit activities and programs at Jane's Place CASI's Adult Day Service and CASI. ComedySportz, an Improv Comedy Group, will be onsite at CASI Thursday September 17th with Brews and Heavy Apps beginning at 5:30 followed by Draughts and Heavy Laughs beginning at 6:30 at CASI. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
To order tickets: www.Eventbrite.com /Laughs on Tap (http://www.eventbrite.com/e/laughs-on-tap-tickets-17834502477?aff=es2)
? Thursday, September 24th: Caring for The Caregiver, presented by Dr. Steve Kopp, PhD, LMFT, LMHC; Genesis Psychology Associates. Often overlooked and forgotten, yet the most important person to care for is the caregiver. When a caregivers needs are met, the person being cared for will benefit, too. Learn more during this special event, Thursday, September 24th. Cost is $10 per person and reservations can be made by calling CASI at 563.386.7477 or emailing info@CASIseniors.org
Here's a sampling of CASI's month long Celebration of LIFE - Learning, Independence, Friends and Energy, will take place during September. For a complete list of all activities is available online at www.CASIseniors.org.
Learning - expand your knowledge. Educational seminars including Caring for the Caregiver, Alzheimer's and Dementia awareness, Documents your kids will need when you're gone, Electronics Clinic and more will occur during September.
Independence - live on your terms. Celebrate your independence by attending the Stand Up to Prevent Falls Balance and mobility screenings, Flu shots and 20th Anniversary Band Concert of CASI's New Horizons Band.
Friends - enjoy life, laughter & feeling connected. A special showing of Still Alice starring Julianne Moore, card games, QC Times Plus 60 Art Intake Wine and Cheese reception, Jane's Place Open House and our feature event, Laughs on Tap starring Comedy Sports, while enjoying adult beverages and appetizers.
Energy - discover health & vitality. Throughout September celebrate with daily, gentle exercise, a Spine Clinic, Zumba Class, Line Dancing, Tai Chi and plenty of other fun & fitness activities.

The NISC's national celebration of senior centers began in 1979, as just a week in the month of May. Since then, thanks to the U.S. Conference of Mayors Aging Task Force, numerous mayoral proclamations have declared Senior Center Week.
In 1985, NISC was instrumental in achieving the first Senior Center Week Presidential Proclamation signed by President Ronald Reagan. In 2007, NISC designated the entire month of September as Senior Center Month to give centers greater flexibility in scheduling celebratory events.
? CASI - The Center For Active Seniors, Inc., established in 1973, serves the needs of older adults by providing a variety of events and daily activities keeping older Quad Citians socially, mentally and physically engaged. As 10,000 baby boomers turn age 65 every day, "senior citizen" is being redefined as is the senior lifestyle. CASI's multi -pronged approach to helping seniors age successfully includes health and wellness initiatives, social engagement opportunities, lifelong learning and volunteer opportunities to keep the older adult active and involved with our Quad Cities community.
? Senior Advocacy programs at CASI help older adults, their families, and caregivers with needs assessment helping partner them with other area agencies and programs keeping them in their own home for as long as is safely possible.
? CASI's Jane's Place, the only adult day services center in Eastern Iowa, provides a comfortable, homelike atmosphere for adults who need supervised care during the day due to stroke recovery, Alzheimer's and dementia. Jane's Place provides just the right amount of personal care allowing maximum independence while at Jane's Place Day Service Center.
? For more information about the programs and services offered through CASI, Jane's Place and/or Senior Advocacy, visit www.CASISeniors.org or call 563.386.7477.
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