19 Sep 2017

Friends of Davenport Library Holding a Book Sale at Fairmount

By PR & Marketing Team Davenport Public Library

Beginning Monday September 18, all items in the Davenport Library Friends book store at Fairmount (3000 Fairmount) will be on sale - buy one get one free. The sale runs through Saturday September 30th. This would be a great time to stock up on some great reads and support the Davenport Library at the same time!

19 Sep 2017

Celebrate a Classic Book/Movie with an Interactive Movie Night Sept. 25

By Lisa Lockheart

“When I was your age, television was called books.” William Goldman, The Princess Bride

Rock Island, IL: It almost seems inconceivable - the film based on the William Goldman's beloved classic tale of true love and piracy, The Princess Bride, is 30 years old.

18 Sep 2017

Join CASI for a Night of Whodunit and Hilarity

By Samantha Meier

Davenport, IA – The professional acting troupe It’s A Mystery is bringing hilarious whodunits to CASI for what is sure to be a night to remember – all while raising funds for Quad City older adults! Join us Saturday, October 21 for a Murder Mystery Dinner with cocktail hour at 5:30pm and dinner at 6:00pm at CASI. Come and match wits with some of the most creative comedic criminals ever! Motives abound, but which hunch is correct?

15 Sep 2017

Walk/Run for Wishes® and Benefit Iowa-Quad Cities Children

By Katie Nelson

Davenport, Iowa – Share the Power of a Wish®! Make-A-Wish® Iowa invites you to participate in the 8th Annual Walk/Run for Wishes on Saturday, October 7, at Lindsay Park Yacht Club in Davenport, Iowa. This event raises funds to help improve the lives of Iowa children with life-threatening medical conditions by granting them their one true wish.

15 Sep 2017

Goodwill Hosts Free Disability Rights Education Forum

By Mindy Kayser

Goodwill Hosts Free Disability Rights Education Forum

September 15, 2017—Goodwill of the Heartland is partnering with Disability Rights Iowa to host a free education forum at the Coralville Public Library on Thursday, September 28th from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.  Disability rights advocate Emmanuel Smith is the featured presenter.

Topics covered will include:

15 Sep 2017

DACA QC Coalition hosts a “We Are All Dreamers Rally”.

By Bob Babcock

This is a peaceful rally to demonstrate support for legislation protecting the Dreamers from deportation.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 – President Trump’s decision to rescind Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) spurred the creation of the DACA QC Coalition.  The coalition of organizations share a goal and that goal is to persuade Congress to pass S. 1615 and H.R. 3440, “The Dream Act” in five months or less.

15 Sep 2017

Upcoming Events at the Davenport Public Libraries

By PR & Marketing Team Davenport Public Library

“What to Do If Your Personal Information Has Been Hacked” Presentation at the Davenport Library

15 Sep 2017

Oktoberfest in the Amana Colonies Celebrates its 52nd Year! September 29, 30 and October 1, 2017

By David Rettig

AMANA, Iowa- Dust off your Dirndl and Lederhosen and join us to celebrate the 52nd anniversary of Oktoberfest in the historic Amana Colonies. There’s an authentic experience waiting for all ages during this traditional German Celebration. German Food, Music and FUN!

15 Sep 2017

QUAD CITIES RENAISSANCE FAIRE REGIONAL FESTIVAL TO RETURN

By Gregory Schmidt

 The Greater QUAD CITIES RENAISSANCE FAIRE is being revived for a return to the QC metro area. It will take place at the Illiniwek Forest Preserve campgrounds, just north of Hampton, IL., on October 7th & 8th from 11am to 6pm.

15 Sep 2017

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce - Friday Announcements - 09/15/17

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

September 16th - 5th Annual Twilight Dinner Cruise – Sponsored by the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce. $45 per person, beef brisket dinner, cash bar. Board 4:30-5p.m., Cruise 5-8p.m.  Tickets are limited and available for sale at First Central State Bank. Contact 289-2265 or email  dmulvania@firstcentralsb.com.

CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENTS – EVERYONE WELCOME!

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