02 Mar 2015

Mother gives son one of her kidneys after e.coli damages his own - Benefit for family was Saturday

By Lynnette Tarchinski
Logan Meincke, a fun-loving 3-year old from Walcott, IA, contracted e.coli last summer and it nearly took his life. He and his parents spent two months at the University of Iowa Children's Hospital. The doctors and nurses helped Logan fight the e.coli, but during the battle to save Logan's life his kidneys were severly damaged; requiring a transplant.
Logan's mom, Jenny, was a perfect match and donated one of her kidneys to Logan on January 29, 2015. But the battle isn't over - as both Jenny and Logan recover there will be many trips to Iowa City for further treatment and tests. This will be a life-long battle for Logan and everyone that loves him.
We are hosting a benefit to raise funds for Logan's future medical needs this Saturday, February 28. Please help us spread the word - we are accepting cash donations and silent/live auction donations.
What: Benefit to raise funds for Logan Meincke and his family
Who: Logan Meincke (child of Kyle and Jenny Meincke)
Where:Walcott Coliseum, 116 E. Bryant Street, Walcott, IA
When: Saturday, February 28, 1 - 9 p.m.
For more information about Logan's story please contact his mother, Jenny Meincke at 563-449-2704. You can also call me for more details, Lynnette (Meincke) Tarchinski at 563-340-7419. I have also attached a flyer with more details about the benefit.
02 Mar 2015

Toddlers & Caregivers Can Play and Grow at Rock Island Library Play Group

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: When it comes to toddlers ages three and under, play and learning go hand in hand. To help parents and caregivers support those early learning needs, the Rock Island Public Library is offering a new monthly play group at its 30/31 Branch.

The next Play and Group group meets at 10:30 am on March 12 inside the 30/31 Branch Library bookstore, 3059 30th Street. The program uses the Every Child Ready to Read list of pre-reading skills to help toddlers ages three and under with a parent or caregiver talk, sing, play and read their way to early literacy. Children's Librarians use play, stories and songs to support the early learning needs of babies and young toddlers. Additional activities include sharing strategies for healthy child development and early learning.

Play and Grow meets on the second Thursday of each month.

Additional information about library events and services is available by visiting www.rockislandlibrary.org, following the library's Facebook and Twitter sites, or by calling 309-732-READ (7323.)

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Founded in 1872, the Rock Island Public Library serves the area through three locations, which include the Main, 30/31 and Southwest Branches, community outreach efforts, and online opportunities that provide resources to enhance personal achievement and stimulate the imagination.

02 Mar 2015

Quad City Coin Club Annual Spring Coin Show

By John R. Brixey

The Quad City Coin Club's annual Spring coin show will be Sunday, April 12, 2015.  The show will be held at The Camden Center in Milan, Illinois.  Admission is free.

The show will open at 9 a.m. and close at 4 p.m.  There will be 80 tables ofering U.S. and foreign coins, paper money, gold, silver, and coin supplies.

This year, kids will be able to select coins from our World Treasure Chest and other numinsmatic items at the door.  Also, we will have a youth coin auction at 1:30 p.m.  Each participant will receive play money to bid on lots donated by club members and dealers.

We will also have free door prizes every hour and a Gold raffle.

Members will be available to identify coins and paper money, answer questions on coin collecting, and the Quad City Coin Club.  A lunch stand will be available at this year's show.

If you are interested in coins or history, come to the show, where you can hold history in your hands.

WHO:  Quad City Coin Club

WHAT:  Annual Spring Coin Show

WHEN:  Sunday, April 12, 2015, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

WHERE:  The Camden Center, Milan, Illinois (Camden Park and U.S. Route 67)

FREE ADMISSION

27 Feb 2015

The Quad Cities Comic Book Convention

By Alan Morton
The Quad Cities Comic Book Convention will be held on Saturday March 14 at
the Ramada Inn in Bettendorf, IA. The Ramada Inn is located at 3020 Utica
Rd (I-74 @ Kimberly Rd / Spruce Hills Dr, IA Exit 2). It will be open to
the public from 10 AM to 4 PM and admission for the public is free.
Dealers from three states specializing in comic books new and old, toys
and related. Or if you have old comics lying around that you no longer
want bring them by dealers are buying. For further information contact
Alan at (309) 657-1599 or visit www.epguides.com/comics.
27 Feb 2015

APPy Hour Meets Wednesday, March 11 at Cool Beanz

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: Mobile apps can support your goals, make routine tasks easier, and provide access to educational and entertaining content on your tablet or smartphone. Learn more about them at monthly APPy Hours, presented by the Rock Island Library.

The Rock Island Library will offer "APPy Hour" at 7:00 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at Cool Beanz Coffeehouse, 1325 30th Street,  Rock Island. The informal gathering gives smartphone and tablet owners to way to learn about new apps and to share their personal favorites with the group. The next meeting is March 11.

APPy Hours are free and open to the public, and will focus on apps of interest to adults and teens. Refreshments will be available for purchase from the coffeehouse.

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Calendar of library programs: http://rockislandlibrary.evanced.info/signup/eventcalendar.aspx

25 Feb 2015

Women of Faith Simulcast

By New Anthem

February 27 - 28, 2015

Friday 6 - 9 pm

Saturday 8 am - 12:30 pm

 

To register, click HERE

Heritage Church Bettendorf Campus

2700 Middle Road

Bettendorf, IA  52722

(563) 449-5530
24 Feb 2015

CHURCHES UNITED TO HOST "2ND ANNUAL BIG BACON BONANZA" TO RAISE FUNDS FOR HUNGER, SHELTER MINISTRIES..

By Rick Martin

Tickets are on sale now for the 2nd Annual Big Bacon Bonanza, a fun, bacon-themed festival to raise funds for and awareness of Churches United of the Quad City Area's Hunger and Shelter ministries. The event will take place on Saturday, February 28, from 4 - 7 p.m., at the RiverCenter Great Hall, at 136 E. 3rd Street, Davenport. With over 20 vendors providing delightful bacon creations, bacon merchandise, community vendors and live music there will be something for everyone!

New this year is our Celebrity Judge, Danielle Dimovski (host of the TV show "BBQ CRAWL" and winner of numerous awards, including "WORLD BACON CHAMPION" at the Roc City Rib Fest)! To schedule a phone interview with Danielle please call Churches United for contact information for live interviews Danielle will be available Friday the 27th in the afternoon/early evening and Saturday the 28th late morning/early afternoon.

To purchase tickets, please go to www.bigbaconbonanza.com, or call Churches United at 563-332-5002.

Please join us for a great time, and for a great cause!

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24 Feb 2015

ONLY 5 DAYS AWAY!!!

By Rhonda Johnson

The 2nd Annual BIG BACON BONANZA is almost upon us! Saturday, February 28th at the RiverCenter Great Hall, 4 - 7 p.m.

 

Hurry and buy your tickets for a chance to Sample lots of Bacon Deliciousness, hear the Dani Lynn Howe Band in all their Musical Wonderfulness, and See Celebrity Chef Judge Danielle Dimovski in all her World Bacon Champion Gloriousness!!! 

 

This event promises to be loads of fun, and it directly supports Churches United's Hunger and Shelter ministries, so please HELP US to HELP OTHERS by buying your tickets and joining us for a Bacon Blast!

Churches United - Bacon a difference in the Quad Cities!

18 Feb 2015

Enjoy Delicious Food & Menu Specials during Quad Cities Restaurant Week

By QCCVB

Quad Cities - Lunch, dinner, casual or elegant dining, the choice is yours during the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau's third annual Quad Cities Restaurant Week on March 2 - 8, 2015.

Visit www.qcrestaurantweek.com, and discover 30 Quad Cities' area eateries and their specially prepared menus for lunch and dinner.  Participating restaurants are offering $15 two-for-one lunches and $15-$25 multi-course dinners.

Local chefs have created their menus to showcase their talent and cuisine.  There are no passes to buy, coupons to carry or cards to punch.  Simply pick from the restaurants and their menus featured on the website and enjoy.  Reservations are recommended for establishments that take them.  Please mention Restaurant Week when making your reservation.

A new addition to this year's Quad Cities Restaurant Week is a drawing for a $50 restaurant gift card.  Use #qcfoodie when you Tweet or Instagram to show your culinary adventure.  One lucky participant will be randomly selected to receive the gift card.

The www.qcrestaurantweek.com website is mobile-friend, easily sortable, and all of the restaurant locations are displayed on a map.  For more information by phone, call the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau at 309-277-0937.

"Last year participating restaurants reported a 20-50% increase in customers and many first-time guests," says Jessica Waytenick, Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau Public Relations & Marketing Manager.  "Quad Cities Restaurant Week is a great opportunity to rediscover a long-time favorite or experience one of the area's new eateries."

Sponsors of Quad Cities Restaurant Week include : Iowa Pork Producers Association, Quad City-Times, WQAD, Townsquare Media radio stations.

The QCCVB is the official tourism destination marketing and management organization for the Quad Cities region.  The organization serves the tourism interests of Scott County in Iowa and Rock Island, Mercer, Warren and Henderson Counties in Illinois.  www.visitquadcities.com

 

The Quad Cities is located on the Mississippi River and is made up of the riverfront cities of Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa, and Moline, East Moline and Rock Island in Illinois.  The area is just a 2-½ hour drive from Des Moines, Iowa, and Chicago, Illinois.  It is easily accessible via I-80, I-74, I-88 and several major state highways.

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17 Feb 2015

A Leprechaun. A Ghost. And Seniors together Saturday, March 14th

By Cheryl Frame

 

Davenport, Iowa - You'd think the title of this story didn't make sense.  That is until you realize the Leprechaun is back, a ghost has been added and the Quad Cities will come together for the 2015 CASI St. Patrick's Day Race on March 14, 2015 to benefit the Center For Active Seniors or CASI as it is known to so many.

 

In its 33rd year, CASI's St. Patrick's Day race, presented by Russell Construction, is THE major fundraiser for the Center for Active Seniors.

 

"Led by a friendly Leprechaun, nearly 3000 runners and walkers race through downtown Davenport, to help raise funds to support CASI's mission of providing services to senior citizens in the Quad City Region," said Laura Kopp, President/CEO of CASI.  "More than $60,000 was raised in 2014 and with a leprechaun on our side, 2015 will be even bigger."

 

Programs available through CASI include senior advocacy services to more than 5,000 families annually in addition to daily activities, community forums, fitness and health initiatives, educational sessions and much more. All proceeds raised benefit CASI programs.


And the ghost? New for 2015 is "Ghost" race registration allowing everyone to help support seniors.  As a ghost, you don't actually participate in the race. Instead, your $30 registration is a donation which includes a t-shirt available during packet pickup and the peace of mind knowing you, too, are helping Quad City seniors.

CASI St. Patrick's Day Race, presented by Russell Construction includes:

Event

Time

Registration

Race Day 

Tot Trot 

9:00 am

$17

$20

 

 

$10/addtl child thru age 7

 

Family Fun Run

9:30am

$17

$20

5K

10:00am

$35

$40

Ghost Runner

 

$30

 

Awards & After Party

11:00am

 

 

Packet Pick-up is Friday, March 13, 2015, at the Figge Art Museum in downtown Davenport on 2nd Street between Harrison & Main Friday, March 13, 2015 from Noon- 6:30 pm and Race Day, Saturday morning, March 14th from 7:00 am- 10:00 am.

So become a ghost, see the leprechaun and help support seniors in the Quad Cities by Join in the fun on March 14th at CASI's 33rd Annual St. Patricks Day Race. Learn more at www.CASIseniors.org and click on the Get Me Registered Icon.

The Center For Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) was established in 1972 and serves the needs of older adults by providing a variety of events and activities focused on health and wellness, social engagement, lifelong learning, and community involvement. CASI also provides a senior advocacy program to assist older adults, their families, and caregivers in needs assessment and referral for services. Jane's Place at CASI is the only adult day services center in Eastern Iowa serving adults with Alzheimer's and dementia. For more information about the programs and services offered through CASI, visit www.CASISeniors.org or call (563) 386-7477.

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