DAVENPORT, IA (October 17, 2014) - Senior Star at Elmore Place welcomes all Quad City shoppers to join them for a one-of-a-kind On the Go Shopping event from 1 to 3 p.m., October 25 at 4502 Elmore Avenue, Davenport - just in time to shop for the holidays!

Twenty vendors will be in one place for the convenience and fun of a power two-hour shopping event.  Vendors including well-known designers, will be featured:  Stella and Dot, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Avon, 31 Bags, Origami Owl Necklaces, Jamberry Nails and local artisans.

The event also will include a raffle and silent auction to benefit the Alzheimer's Association.  For more information, please call 563.484.5114.

For more information about Senior Star at Elmore Place or to schedule a tour, please call 563.484.5114 or visit the website at www.seniorstar.com.

About Senior Star at Elmore Place

Senior Star at Elmore Place, a Senior Star community, features 236 modernly decorated apartments spanning across 20 acres of beautifully landscaped property with many customized amenities to offer its residents three distinctive living experiences:  independent living, assisted living and memory care.  For more information, visit www.seniorstar.com.

Raise your glass to raising funds for the German American Heritage Center this Saturday during the SUDS II Beer Tasting Event. With Bier from MUGZ, sausage and potato salad from Jerry's Market, and melodious live music, this tasting is sure to please. Earlier in the day, teacher's are invited to participate in the Teaching Modern Germany Workshop. All educators are welcome and encouraged to attend this FREE event!

Calling all dapper ladies and gentlemen! Join fellow tweeders for a leisurely bike ride along our scenic riverfront in the QC Tweed Ride on Saturday. Starting at the Freight House, the ride proceeds to Credit Island Park for tea, the Village of East Davenport for Lagomarcino's treats, and ends at Mac's Tavern for Bangers and Mash OR Guinness Fish and Chips with a New Belgium Fat Tire Keg. Awards will be presented to Most Dapper Gent, Most Fashionable Lady, Best Vintage Bike, and Best Moustache!

What better way to spend your Sunday morning than with a downtown brunch? Back by popular demand, Me & Billy hosts another Pop-Up Brunch with a choice of sweet, savory, or healthy fare. On Wednesday, The Crepe Guy makes a special appearance for a Crepe and Beer Dinner highlighting 4 beers a 3 courses of crepes.

Did you know October is Fair Trade Month? No better time to swing by SiS International Shop to see what fair trade items are all about. While you're in the area, grab yourself some candy apples from the Chocolate Manor and see what goodies you can find at Gifts, Greetings, & Gourmet, as well. While we're talking local, mark your calendars and be ready to shop small for Small Business Saturday on November 29.

Keep your eyes open for the River Cities' Reader 2014 Quad Cities Fall/Winter Dining Guide hitting shelves this week! Peruse through the guide for a list of the many mouth-watering, taste-bud-tingling, unique bars and restaurants right here in downtown Davenport and beyond! If you've ever dined downtown, you might even see a few familiar faces on the cover.

Davenport, IA - Desmond Cunningham is not like most 28 year olds. 

Desmond moved to the Quad Cities from Maywood, Illinois to attend Augustana College where he played on the football team.  Shortly after college he joined the staff at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Rock Island where he has worked for the past 6 years as the Teen-Outreach Coordinator.  He is a dedicated role model to the under-privileged children and often described as someone who consistently goes above and beyond his job duties.  But he doesn't stop there.

Desmond also works for New Choices Inc., a human service provider in Eastern Iowa.  There he supports adults with intellectual disabilities so they are able to live independently.  Despite working with individuals with challenging behavior, Desmond always maintains his composure and treats clients with the utmost respect.  He has even been known to take individuals home for Christmas to ensure they have a family to spend the holidays with and gifts to open. The service recipients' fondness for Desmond is vividly illustrated in their eagerness for his return to work.

Desmond has dedicated his life in helping others and now it's time for others to return the love.  A year ago Desmond was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma (a rare cancer found in the bile ducts).  He is currently undergoing chemotherapy to buy him time but there is no known cure.  Friends and family are hosting a benefit to help support him mentally and financially.

Whether you know Desmond or not, we encourage you to attend the event on Saturday November 8th starting at 2 o'clock p.m. at Carriage Haus in Davenport.  There will be a tournament, silent auction, and raffle, along with Koozies and bracelets for sale.  All proceeds are going to help with medical bills.