16 Aug 2017

Modern Woodmen of America employees to celebrate solar eclipse

By Sharon Snawerdt

Food trucks and fun on Aug. 21

Employees of Modern Woodmen of America, a fraternal financial services organization based in Rock Island, will enjoy the upcoming solar eclipse at work with food trucks through a “Thank-You Day” event sponsored by the organization.

WHAT:  Modern Woodmen employees are invited to step away from their desks to enjoy food from local food trucks and view the eclipse. Special glasses will be provided.

16 Aug 2017

OMG Beckyfest Brings Handmade and Vintage to Downtown Davenport as Part of Alternating Currents

By Mary Talbert

DAVENPORT, IA – Crafted QC will be hosting its first festival, OMG Beckyfest, August 25, 4 PM – Sunset and August 26, 11 AM – 5 PM in Downtown Davenport. The show will take place in the green space on East Second Street between Crafted QC and the RiverCenter. Forty vendors will have a variety of unique handcrafted items and vintage finds for sale. Admission is free.

11 Aug 2017

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Friday Announcements 08/11/2017

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 08/11/2017

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!

Daffodil Row – 217 N. Cody Rd, LeClaire. Mary Hotard, owner/operator. Women’s clothing & accessories boutique. 563-823-5580, Ribbon Cutting, First Friday, September 1st. Time tbd.

CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENTS – EVERYONE WELCOME!

September 12th – Evening - 5:30 - Steventon’s

11 Aug 2017

Antique Cars to Invade Bettendorf, Iowa, Next Week

By Stacy Zimmerman

Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) National Central Fall Meet & Car Show

11 Aug 2017

LAST Summer Walking Tour

By German American Heritage Center
Saturday, August 12 @ 10:30am.  $5/person
Summer Walking Tour season is coming to a close. This Saturday is your LAST CHANCE to see this new and exciting tour of Davenport's history!
10 Aug 2017

Countering White Supremacist flyering in our neighborhood

By Rev. Rich Hendricks, Metro Community Church of the Quad Cities
The National Alliance, a notorious Aryan Race hate group that seeks to eliminate a multi-cultural society, has been flyering cars in several neighborhoods. Please spread the word that there will be a "No Hate" rally on Wed., August 16th at 12:15 at the main fountain at Vanderveer Park. More info available at One Human Family QCA on Facebook. Thanks!  
10 Aug 2017

Pleasant Valley High hosts meteor shower viewing

By Quad Cities Astronomical Society

The Quad Cities Astronomical Society and the Pleasant Valley High School Astronomy Club will co-host a meteor shower viewing party at the high school at 604 Belmont Road in Bettendorf on Saturday, August 12.

The viewing party will begin at dusk, approximately 8:30 p.m., and will be held on the high school’s lower west parking lot. Please enter by the parking lot on the west side of the school.

10 Aug 2017

Introduction to Meditation at the Davenport Public Library

By Michael Priest

Meditation provides ways to cope in a stress-filled, fast-paced, sometimes hostile environment by changing the one thing you have some control over – yourself. Join us at Main (321 Main Street) on Thursday, August 24 at noon with Scott Caulpetzer for an introduction that will focus on practical meditation skills for everyday life at work and at home.

07 Aug 2017

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Announcements - 08/07/2017

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENTS – EVERYONE WELCOME!

August 8th – Lunch – noon - Subway, LeClaire

September 12th – Evening - 5:30 - Steventon’s

October 10th – Lunch – noon - Crane & Pelican

November 14th – Lunch – noon - Riverview Roadhouse

December 12th – Lunch – noon - Hungry Hobo, LeClaire

CALENDAR

07 Aug 2017

Introduction to Tai Chi at the Davenport Public Library

By Michael Priest

Tai chi ch’uan is a system of rounded, fluid and balanced movements based on ancient Chinese teachings of living in harmony with nature. Practiced daily, it promotes mental tranquility and improves physical fitness. Learn more about this gentle yet effective exercise with local Tai Chi teacher Scott Caulpetzer at Main (321 Main Street) on Thursday, August 17 at noon.

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