The Moline Public Library and Rock Island Main Library welcome Dr. Art Pitz as he presents his new lecture series The Middle East: Is There a Light at the End of the Tunnel? This four-part series will be held at the Moline Library on Tuesdays, October 21 and 28, and at the Rock Island Main Library on Tuesday, November 4 and 11.  All four programs begin at 6 p.m. and no registration is required.

Dr. Pitz will address the current struggles in the Middle East and discuss his recent journey to Israel, sharing his informed, balanced perspective.  The schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, October 21 at Moline Public Library, 6:00 p.m.

The Arab Spring: Three Years Later

Tuesday, October 28 at Moline Public Library, 6:00 p.m.

Israel vs. Hamas: Operation Protective Edge

Tuesday, November 4 at Rock Island Main Library, 6:00 p.m.

Lessons Learned: Dr. Pitz's Recent Trip to Israel

Tuesday, November 11 at Rock Island Main Library, 6:00 p.m.

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

This series of presentations is sponsored by the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities, Friends of the Moline Public Library, and Rock Island Main Library.

For more information about the series, contact the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities (309-793-1300 or aross@jfqc.org), the Moline Public Library (309-524-2440), or the Rock Island Public Library (309-732-7323).

Program locations:

Moline Public Library, 3210 41st Street, Moline IL  309-524-2440 www.molinelibrary.com

Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street, Rock Island IL  309-732-7323 www.rockislandlibrary.org

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

FREEDOM ROCK

Painting of the Freedom Rock on the LeClaire Levee should begin on October 2^nd and will only take a week to 10 days to complete. The 7.5 ton granite stone will be covered with a tent during the painting. The artist, Ray "Bubba" Sorensen, will come out from the tent from time to time to talk to the public. See Freedom Rock Tour - Scott County on Facebook, or go to www.thefreedomrock.com for more information.

OPENING ON LECLAIRE CITY COUNCIL

As of September 16, 2014, there exists a vacancy on the LeClaire City Council.  It is the intent of the City Council to fill this vacancy by appointment after having solicited and received applications and interviewing prospective candidates. Application forms may be obtained on the City's website (Board & Committee Membership Application), or at City Hall during regular business hours.  To be considered, applications and any other supporting materials should be received by the City Clerk at City Hall no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Wednesday, October 8, 2014.  Prospective candidates will be interviewed by the City Council at the Committee-of-the-Whole meeting to be held on Monday, October 13, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.  This appointment is expected to be formally considered at the Council meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2014 - if within fourteen days after publication of this notice, or within fourteen days after the appointment is made, there is filed with the City Clerk a petition which requests a special election to fill the vacancy, the appointment to fill the vacancy is temporary and the Council shall call a special election to fill the vacancy permanently. For further information, or if you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact City Hall during regular business hours, 325 Wisconsin Street, LeClaire, IA - 563-289-4242

BUSINESS FAIR

October 9th - LeClaire Community Library/LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Business Fair LeClaire Community Library, 5:30p.m. An informational program to help drive new interest in opening a business in LeClaire. Programs include How to Obtain Small Business Loans, SCORE Business Mentoring Program, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) 101, and Local Businesses & Local Libraries Working Together. Individuals from the Chamber and a small panel of business owners will speak. Free event, open to the public. Please register in advance beginning September 8th at the Library or call 563-289-4242, ext. 4, or email library@leclaire.gov or contact the Chamber, leclairechamber@gmail.com

CALENDAR

September 21st through October 26^th - Dahl Ford - "Underwear Because We Care!" Every year hundreds of people in the Quad Cities go without the basic necessity of undergarments. This is a campaign to collect & distribute the necessity to those who are in need. We will be collecting these donated items for men, women & kids: New Underwear, New Socks, New Bras, New Undershirts & Camisoles, Lightly Used Prosthetic Bras. Please drop items off at Dahl Ford, 1310 E. Kimberly Road, Davenport.

September 26^th - Wide River Winery - Live Music The Whoosdads? 5-8 p.m.

September 27^th - LeClaire Riverfront Farmer's Market 3-6pm on the Levee along the river. Many great vendors will be in attendance with fresh, organic produce, sweet corn, baked goods, kettle corn, wood fire pizza, and much more!

September 28^th - Wine Tasting at The Faithful Pilot Café and Spirits 3-5pm. $15.00 per person includes 15 wines and small bites from Chef Robert! Call for reservations today! 563-289-4156 www.faithfulpilot.com

September 29^th - Vino Vaso - The Faithful Pilot Café and Spirits starting at 6p.m. sharp. Message them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vinovaso for tickets. $40 includes wine to drink, wine glass to paint, cheese to eat, and a great time!

SAVE THE DATE

October 2^nd - The Popular Astronomy Club will be stopping by the LeClaire Community Library with their mobile observatory and telescopes 7-8:30pm to talk about stars, constellations, planets and more! This program will take place outside, so dress accordingly!

October 3^rd - First Friday in LeClaire

*Mississippi River Distilling Company Food and Spirit Tastings www.mrdistilling.com

*Wine samples and live music at Wide River Winery from 5-8pm by Mason Greve. We are open until 8:00pm and serving our award winning locally made wines. Dip samples and recipes available. www.wideriverwinery.com

*The Faithful Pilot Café and Spirits will also have the Matriarchs performing at 7:30pm www.faithfulpilot.com

*Win a FREE ukulele from Razzleberries! Stop in and sign up for a chance to win before October 3rd. Drawing is at 6pm during First Friday.

Restaurants and several shops will be open late!

October 4^th - Go Fish Marina Bar and Grill Golf Tournament 1 p.m. Shotgun Start - Olathea Golf Course. 4 Person Preferred Ball. $35/person includes 9 holes, cart, prizes, food and fun! Sign up no later than September 27th at Go Fish, Princeton, or call 563-289-3908.

October 5th- LeClaire Bierstube - DOGTOBERFEST 2-5:30 p.m. Free doggy bags to the first 150 dogs! Raffle items! Auction! Food and beverages will be available for purchase!

October 7^th - "Coffee and Conversation" - Princeton Community Center free event 8-10a.m. Community Center Board members will welcome residents of Princeton and surrounding communities for free coffee and good conversation. Event Chair, Val Rasche, will introduce Princeton Police Chief Carsten who will give short report of safety issues in our community and will gather prescription drugs from the public for disposal - a short question and answer session will follow. Board member, Penne Miller, encourages everyone to enjoy a beautiful autumn morning along the River. The Princeton Community Center, also known as the Boll's Building, was built in 1908 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

October 9^th - Expressions in Threads Lunch & Lecture Nationally known quilt designer and author, Judy Martin, will speak and present a trunk show of her quilts to be followed by lunch catered by Big Dave and Holly's. Cost $40. Call 563-289-1447 for reservations and information.

October 9^th - LeClaire Community Library/LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Business Fair LeClaire Community Library, 5:30p.m. An informational program to help drive new interest in opening a business in LeClaire. Programs include How to Obtain Small Business Loans, SCORE Business Mentoring Program, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) 101, and Local Businesses & Local Libraries Working Together. Individuals from the Chamber and a small panel of business owners will speak. Free event, open to the public. Please register in advance beginning September 8^th at the Library or call 563-289-4242, ext. 4, or email library@leclaire.gov or contact the Chamber, leclairechamber@gmail.com

October 10^th - Wide River Winery - Live Music 5-8p.m. Pieces of Candy

October 12^th - LeClaire Lion's Club - Apple Fest on the River 11a.m. - 4p.m. on the Levee and downtown LeClaire.

Fun, Family Event featuring apples, apple cider and variety of homemade food items including pie, strudel, scones, and cupcakes, a huge truckload of pumpkins and guards. Also, popcorn, handmade aprons, sweaters, purses, jewelry, bath items, copper jewelry, garden art and many other unique items.

Register at Aunt Hattie's for the 2^nd Annual Apple Fest Apple Pie Baking Contest! Deliver 2 identical homemade apple pies in disposable pans from 9a.m. to no later than 11:00 a.m., October 12 to Aunt Hattie's. Proceeds from entry fees of $10 and sales of pies after the 11 a.m. judging will go to Freedom Rock of Scott County, LeClaire. Top 3 winners will receive cash prizes! You can also donate a pie to be sold even if you do not want to be judged. Stop by Aunt Hattie's for more information!

The LeClaire Lions Club will be selling chili, brats, hot dogs/chili dogs and pork chop sandwiches. Antique Cars will be displayed on the levee. "Kids Only" area on levee for a small fee that includes face painting, beanbag toss and other children's games along with a jump house. Specialty items related to Apple Fest will be available at downtown businesses along with wonderful fall shopping and dining. The Lions Club's involvement in LeClaire includes various community improvements and programs. The Club has made donations to the LeClaire Police Department, LeClaire and Princeton Fire Departments, LeClaire Library, Levee improvements, Parks and Recreation, and they provide a $1,000 college scholarship to a local Pleasant Valley high school student every year. They have offered financial support for the Freedom Rock project. They also assist those in the community in need of glasses and hearing aids.  Proceeds from the Apple Fest help further the LeClaire Lions Club's community efforts.

If you are interested in membership with the LeClaire Lions Club, please contact any member listed on our roster at www.iowalions.org/cgi-bin/clubrosterlist.pl?207 They are probably people you know in our community right now!

October 17^th - Wide River Winery - Live Music 5-8p.m. Tony Hoeppner

October 18^th - Safety Day with Medic EMS - More details to come

October 18th - Trivia Night at the LeClaire Civic Center for a beneficiary TBA. Doors open at 6:30pm, trivia begins at 7:00pm. Cost is $10 per person, 8 people per table maximum. You don't have to be a genius to come and have fun! To reserve a table or for more information, call Vicky at 563-639-4621 or email kettlepopper@gmail.com.

October 20^th - Marketing Retreat - LeClaire Tourism Annual Brainstorming Session 5-6:30pm, Mississippi River Distilling Co. Join us as we review the past and current years and start planning for fiscal year 2015-16. Everyone's input is vital to the health of tourism in LeClaire. Please RSVP to Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963.

October 21^st - The Faithful Pilot - Chamber Networking Event 5:30-7p.m.  Come check out the new bar! Everyone Welcome!

October 22^nd - Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan - Charles Schwab Davenport Branch, 5345 Elmore Avenue, #300, Davenport, IA.   Presented by Eric Johannes CFP and Tomas Shie, Attorney at Law. 10:00 a.m.  Reservations online schwab.com/davenport or call 563-275-3663.

October 24^th-25^th - LeClaire Community Library - The Friends of the Library Book Sale More information to come soon.

October 24^th - Wide River Winery - Live Music 5-8p.m.  Buddy Olson

October 25^th - LeClaire Witches' Walk! Free Family Fun on the Levee! Registration for the Witches' Parade begins at 11:30a.m.  Parade is 1-3 p.m, and Costume Contest Winners prizes awarded at 3:30p.m. Registration forms for parade and costume contest can be picked up in advance at LeClaire Community Library or LeClaire Information Center.

October 25^th - Muddy River Tug Club's Costumed Trivia Night at the LeClaire Fire Station

7 p.m. More details to come!

October 31^st - Wide River Winery - Live Music 5-8p.m. Travis Hosette

FYI

Caramel apples made with Stones Honey Crisp Apples available NOW at The Shameless Chocoholic!

Ascentra Credit Union is pleased to announce that Larry Ridenour was awarded the 2014 Volunteer Cooperative Spirit Award for exemplifying the spirit of the credit union industry and the communities they serve. The Iowa Credit Union League (ICUL) honored six credit union representatives at the Iowa Credit Union Convention held September 17-19 at the Grand River Center in Dubuque. Larry has served as a board member for Ascentra Credit Union for 23 years. During this time, he has served as chairperson, vice-chairperson and has chaired a number of committees. He also led the credit union in forming the Ascentra Credit Union Foundation.

After several requests, we've published our version of the "look behind the curtain" on the Riverbend Signworks video page.  We're definitely interested in any feedback.http://riverbendsignworks.com/showroom/videos/

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

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

The Lions Club of LeClaire is involved in many various community improvement projects and programs. The Club has made donations to the LeClaire Police Department, LeClaire and Princeton Fire Departments, LeClaire Library, Levee improvements, Parks and Recreation, and more, and they provide a $1,000 college scholarship to a local Pleasant Valley high school student every year. They have offered financial support for the Freedom Rock project. They also assist those in the community in need of glasses and hearing aids.  If you are interested in membership with the LeClaire Lions Club, please contact any member listed on our roster at www.iowalions.org/cgi-bin/clubrosterlist.pl?207 They are probably people you know in our community right now!

LeClaire Community Library SHIIP Medicare Enrollment Assistance. A representative from SHIIP will be here on Oct. 14th, Oct. 28th, November 4th, and November 18th from 12-3pm to answer any questions community-area seniors may have regarding Open Enrollment for Medicare. SHIIP is a service of the State of Iowa. All services are free, confidential and objective.

LeClaire Community Library A new Toddle Time story hour has been added. Starting in September, Caregivers can now bring babies and tiny tots to Toddle Time on Wednesday OR Friday mornings at 10:30am. Family Storytime will continue on its usual Tuesday nights at 6:30pm.

First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire Men's group Saturday at 7:30 am at church; there are donuts, coffee, discussion and Bible Study, plus really great guys! What more could you ask?

LeClaire Information Center Volunteers Needed! Contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963 to volunteer.

PROPERTY LISTINGS

Commercial Property for Sale 613-617 N Cody Road, LeClaire IA 52753. Description: 0.64 acres of development land available on Cody Road.  This "ready to build" property is located on a high ground lot with an exceptional view of the river.  Possibility for a dock installation with city inceptives possible.  Land could be developed for multi-family, condo, possible office or mixed use.  For more information, please contact Jeff R. Heuer, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, jheuer@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000, Direct: 563-823-5107. Website Link for More Information:  http://www.ruhlcommercial.com/Page/Property.aspx?mls=7030973

Commercial Property for Sale 0 Cody Road, LeClaire IA 52753. Description: Price recently reduced on this great Riverfront Development opportunity located on the main shopping corridor in downtown LeClaire.  Strong market for retail and apartments or condominiums.  Lot totals 0.28 acres (180' X 70').  For more information, please contact John G. Ruhl, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, jruhl@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000, Direct: 563-823-5126. Website Link for More Information: http://www.ruhlcommercial.com/Page/Property.aspx?mls=7031174

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

Park Run Apartments/Newbury Living complex - 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms Available - 1701 Iowa Drive, LeClaire, Iowa 52753. 1 BR, 2 BR or 3 BR unit. Call (563) 289-5159 more information today!

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.

May-Oct - LeClaire Riverfront Farmers' Market - Every Saturday, 3-6 p.m. on the LeClaire Levee

October 3 - First Friday in LeClaire

October 5 - Bierstube - Dogtoberfest

October 12- Apple Fest

October 18 - Cars and Coffee - Bierstube - 9-11a.m.

October 25 - Witches Walk

November 7 - First Friday in LeClaire

December 5-7 - Christmas in LeClaire

Chamber Networking Events - Everyone Welcome!

October 21st - The Faithful Pilot - 5:30-7p.m.

November 11th - Bier Stube - lunch - noon

December 9th - Subway - lunch - noon

DAVENPORT, Iowa - Sept. 5, 2014 - The second annual Fall Foot Race to benefit the Genesis Nursing Scholarship Program will be held Saturday, Oct. 4 at Prairie Heights Park in Davenport.

There will be a 5k run/walk and a one mile fun run/walk starting at 9 a.m. Prairie Heights Park is located off 53rd Street and Eastern Ave. in Davenport.

The event is coordinated by Genesis Health Promotion Department and Genesis Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Genesis Nursing Scholarship Program, which provides scholarships to college nursing students and to Genesis employees who seek baccalaureate or graduate degrees in nursing.

Research has shown that lower mortality rates, fewer medication errors, and positive outcomes are all linked to nurses prepared at the baccalaureate and graduate degree levels.

There will be awards for the three overall male and female top finishers. Medals will be awarded to age group winners. Long sleeve t-shirts will be available to everyone registered on or before Sept. 24.

Registration is available at www.genesishealth.com. For questions, call (563) 421-3871.

All Good Days Foundation Candlelight Bowl is October 4

DAVENPORT, IA (September 1, 2014) ? Quad City-area residents are invited to enjoy an event celebrating the life of a former area resident and benefiting a foundation established in his honor.

Jonathan Herath, son of William and Patricia Herath of East Moline and graduate of United Township High School and the University of Illinois, made a positive impact on the lives of children as a music educator. His life was tragically cut short as a result of complications from an aggressive infection. He is survived by his wife Holly, an active member of the Air Force National Guard, and two children under 4 years old.

Jon preached a message of positive attitude and perseverance to his students, and he lived that message every day as a 12-year cancer survivor prior to his passing. Friends and family have established the nonprofit organization, the All Good Days Foundation, in his honor. The foundation will hold a Candlelight Bowl on October 4, 2014, at Miller Time Bowling in Davenport, IA.

This event will be run simultaneously with coordinated events in Carpentersville, IL at Liberty Lanes near where Jon taught, and in Oak Forest, IL at Oak Forest Bowl, near many of Jon's friends and family. Funds raised at this event will go to the foundation and help ensure the financial stability of Jon's family in the wake of this loss, as well as to help further the foundation's mission of seeking out families struck by medical tragedy and providing them aid in their time of need.

The evening begins at 9:30 p.m. and will feature multiple types of bowling games, food, and fun. Each location will have independently run games throughout the evening with great prizes as well.

"Jon had such an amazing spirit," said Brian Nichols, founder of All Good Days. "He would say that we never have bad days...only bad moments. He inspired all of us to constantly strive to make our next moment our best yet and have all good days. His unflappable positive attitude was infectious and had a huge and lasting impact on his students most of all. He believed strongly in giving to others in a quiet fashion, and we are working now to continue in this spirit of positive service."

For further information, to coordinate merchandise/product/service donations, or to purchase tickets, contact Brian Nichols at 773-251-2732 or brian@all-good-days.com.

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