08 Dec 2015

The Men and Women in blue help seniors see the light . . .

By Cheryl Frame

Davenport, IA - 'Tis the season for holiday traditions including the Quad Cities Police Seniors Light Tour.  Quad City area police departments have joined forces for the 2015 Senior Holiday Light Tour traveling throughout the Quad City area on Monday, December 14th.

The Davenport Police Department has teamed up with CASI-The Center for Active Seniors to chauffer the areas older adults to view the most elaborate holiday light displays in and around the Quad City area.

The tour begins at CASI - The Center for Active Seniors at 1035 West Kimberly Road, Davenport with board beginning at 6:15 pm. The holiday light tour takes place on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 from 7:00pm to 8:15 pm. Reservations are available by calling CASI at 563-386-7477. Guests are encouraged to sign-up by Thursday, December 10th 2015.

"Many thanks to all of our sponsors that help us bring this tour together each year," said Teresa Garrison, CASI's Director of Operations. "It's a highlight for many of our seniors and they truly enjoy it."

Transportation is generously provided by Durham School buses. This year's tour is made possible with the assistance of the Davenport Police Association and Union of Professional Police members, Kwik Star, Mid-American Energy and PLUS 60.

CASI is a non-profit community service organization with a more than 40 years history of providing activities, programs and services aimed at keeping older adults at home,
independent, safe and connected to the community. For more information about CASI, visit www.CASISeniors.org.

08 Dec 2015

Readings Under The Influence and Release of Ruix Zine

By Dubuque Area Arts Collective
RUI-surrection - Readings Under The Influence and Release of Ruix Zine

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 - 8PM
Dubuque Area Arts Collective - 902 Main St, DBQ - Doors open 7:30 - Free/Free will
Games/Trivia/Prizes/Snacks - Get a little U I before the R - Event is 21+ 

PERFORMERS: Case The Joint, Gwen Beatty, Carla Kaufman & TBA
LIVE MUSIC: Feast of Mutton
HOSTS: Kristina Castaneda, Jon Eagle and Ellen Goodmann Miller

Readings Under the Influence will launch the first themed installment of quarterly RUI events, in tandem with the RUIX zine releases, that celebrate live + local art in thename of fun, inspiration, community, and revolution.

Each RUI will feature wordsmith artists who vary contribution (think: poets, playwrights, filmmakers, comedy). The RUI stage is a home for collaborative art that fuses spoken word with multimedia, music, dance, and visual arts ( + healthy irreverence). Each RUI event is also distinctive and dissimilar from the last.

04 Dec 2015

This Week in Downtown Davenport: 12/3 - 12/10/2015

By QC Chamber
Handmade City Holiday returns to the Figge this Saturday! The indie craft show promotes handmade modern makers from the Midwest and features high quality and affordable gifts. This showcase is one of our favorite shopping events of the year that supports local artists. It's family friendly and free to attend! 

  Handmade City is just one of many events on the calendar at the Figge this week. Tonight catch the Heartland Marimba Festival members perform at the Holiday Spectacular Concert. After the show take part in the Annual Family Holiday Workshop to create your own gingerbread house!

  Catch more of the spirit of the season this weekend with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra: Winter Fun - Mozart and more! Enjoy a delightful blend of classic favorites played from the Adler stage including Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite and Mozart's Piano Concerto #21 with St. Ambrose professor Marian Lee.

Get all your super smart friends together and put your knowledge to the test for a good cause! Sign up for Trivia Night on Saturday at the Freight House, benefiting the Quad Cities Food Hub! It's eight players per table at $10 per person and the first place team takes home $160.

  Get lost in the music tonight with the fast-paced and soulful The Way Down Wanderers with Miles Over Mountains at the Redstone Room! And to help you keep you in the holiday spirit on Saturday, have a joyous and festive evening with Suzy Bogguss' Swingin' Little Christmas.

  2015 is coming to a close and its time to start looking to next year with a new calendar! These beautiful images in Art Meets the River captured by local artist Heidi Brandt show everything that makes living along the Mississippi River so spectacular. Plus a portion of the proceeds benefit local nonprofit, River Action. Order online today.

The downtown retailers are helping to make the holidays shine! As downtown Davenport continues its business boom, retailers are resurrecting the tradition of splashy holiday window displays. Read more at Davenport Today!

  The Parker Building has begun its evolution under Restoration St. Louis and passers-by can easily see the work progressing. The building is one of the anchors to the half-city block that will become the $60 million City Square. We couldn't be more excited about this project to bring on more downtown businesses and apartments!

For a complete list of the events this week and beyond, visit our event calendar.

Future Events:
12/10 - Holiday Member Dinner
12/12 - The Nutcracker
04 Dec 2015

Senior Star at Elmore Place Hosts Chef's Table Luncheon on December 11

By Christina L. Maggio-Kellerstrass

Take a break from the holiday shopping and enjoy a gourmet luncheon!

DAVENPORT, IA (December 1, 2015) - In the spirit of the holiday season, the culinary team at Senior Star at Elmore Place is thrilled to offer a complimentary gourmet Chef's Table dining experience at 12 p.m. on Friday, December 11 at 4502 Elmore Avenue, Davenport.

Chef Kevin Kintz, food and beverage director at Senior Star at Elmore Place, will introduce a delectable menu during this event.  Featured holiday healthy dishes will include mixed spring greens with fresh berries and a basil and lime vinaigrette dressing, herb-crusted filet of beef, roasted red potatoes in their jackets, baby green beans and white chocolate raspberry cheesecake.

"We welcome the opportunity to be able to host this unique dining experience," said Marc Strohschein, executive director at Senior Star at Elmore Place.  "The Chef's Table will give our Quad Cities neighbors and friends a break from their holiday shopping to enjoy a festive luncheon on our beautiful campus."

Space is limited for this complimentary luncheon to the first 15 people who RSVP by December 9.  Each attendee will be able to bring one guest.  Personalized campus tours will also be available.  Please RSVP by calling 563.359.0100.

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.

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04 Dec 2015

LeClaire Comes Alive With Christmas in LeClaire brought to you by WQAD!

By Cindy Bruhn
LECLAIRE, Iowa. Christmas in LeClaire, December 4-6, 2015: Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5 -10am-8pm and Sunday, December 6 - 10am-4pm.
Be sure and attend Christmas in LeClaire, the annual event offering fun for the whole family.  There will be baked goods, handmade crafts from local crafters, silent auction, and more at the LeClaire Civic Center (127 S. Cody Road). The Snow Lodge No. 44 (113 S. Cody Road) will be offering cookie tins with your choice of homemade cookies and bars, crafts, and lunch on Friday and Saturday.
Stop in at Reusable Usables (322 N. Cody Road) Friday from 3-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and noon-4pm on Sunday for Free Family Drop-in Art. Kids can have Breakfast with Santa at Happy Joe's (119 N. Cody Road) on Saturday from 8-10am (Kids $4.50/Adults $8.50) and visit with Santa until 11:30am.
Other activities include First Friday and First Saturday celebrations from 5:30-8pm at the Mississippi River Distilling Co. and other participating shops and restaurants. Watch for the Strolling Santas from Around the World as they mingle in the downtown.  All the local shops will be offering a wide array of items for your shopping pleasure.  You're sure to find the perfect gifts for the Holiday Season.
Enjoy riding the Trolley from 11am-7pm on Saturday and from 11am-4pm on Sunday with stops throughout the town, and so much more! Detailed list of activities can be found at: http://leclairecivicclub.org/2015_christmasinleclaire_program.pdf
For more information, call Joyce: (563) 289-4205 or Diane (563) 370-3509.
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02 Dec 2015

Fun for Families at Rock Island Libraries in December

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: Families can make some holiday memories and enjoy quality time this December with free events at Rock Island Libraries.

Toddler Tales, the Holiday Edition: The library's weekly story times for ages birth to five take a holiday turn in December, with stories about making the good kid list, tales of reindeer and elf helpers, and books about being cheerful and jolly. Each free event includes stories, songs, movement, and activities to develop early learning skills while having fun. 10:30 to 11:15 am, on Tuesdays, Dec. 1, 8 and 15 at the 30/31 Branch; Wednesdays, Dec. 2, 9, and 16 at the Southwest Branch, and Fridays, Dec. 4, 11, and 18 at the Main Library Children's Room.

Southwest Branch Family Crafts: Families can make a craft together each month at the Southwest Branch, with craft times on the second Tuesday and immediately following Saturday of each month. This month's Family Craft is a "Made with My Own Hands" paper wreath, offered at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 8 and 10:00 am on Saturday, Dec. 12. The craft is free, and registration is required. To sign up, call the Southwest Branch at 309-732-7338 or click "register" on the library's online calendar.

02 Dec 2015

Holiday Book Sale and other events at the Rock Island Library

By Lisa Lockheart
Pick Up Some Book Bargains at a Holiday Book Sale on Saturday

Rock Island, IL: If you have booklovers on your holiday list, here's a chance to pick up some bargains. The Rock Island Library will offer a holiday book sale on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm within the used bookstore of the 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th Street.

Sale attendees can fill a new Rock Island Library book bag with any combination of books for just $10 or get half price "Buy One Get One" deals on smaller quantities of books.

Sale prices will be honored at the 30/31 Branch only, and for one day only. Extra library bags - perfect for holiday gift giving - will be available for $3 for one or two for $5.

For more information about Rock Island Library events, visit the library's online branch at www.rockislandlibrary.org, call 309-732-READ, or follow the library on Facebook or Twitter.  To sign up for the library's email events newsletter, visit the library website.

December Events for Teens and Adults at Rock Island Libraries

Rock Island, IL: The Rock Island Library will offer the following free events for teens and adults in December:

Teen Events, Ages 12 to 18

Doctor Who "weeping angel" craft - Thursday, Dec. 3, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th Street. Teens ages 12 to 18 can make creepy weeping angel figures inspired by the Doctor Who BBC television series. In the series, the stone weeping angels can only move when you're not looking at them, so whatever you do . . .don't blink!

Teen Gaming Night - Thursday, Dec. 10, from 5:45 pm to 7:30 pm, Main Library, 401 19th Street. Teens can play video games on the library's over-sized projection screen. Xbox 360, Wii and board games will be available, along with snacks.

Doctor Who Party - Thursday, Dec. 17, 6:00 to 7:30 pm, Main Library, 401 19th Street. The library's annual Doctor Who party features snacks fit for a Time Lord, Doctor Who trivia and prizes, crafts and a showing of a (non-BBC) Doctor Who movie.

Adults -

Independent Movie Night - Thursday, Dec. 3, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street. The library's monthly Independent Movie Nights return Dec. 3, with the showing of a French movie about a Parisian man who decides that moving to Israel might turn his dead-end life around. Includes free popcorn and discussion. Independent films are not rated. Independent Movie nights are offered on the first Thursday of each month.

Alpha Book Club - Monday, Dec. 7, 3:00 to 4:00 pm, Rock Island Main Library. Book discussion of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry, by Gabrielle Zevin. If you've read the book, show up and add your thoughts to the discussion. Alpha Book club meets on the first Monday of each month.

Pinterest Craft Night - Thursday, Dec. 17, 6:00 pm, Rock Island 30/31 Branch. Adult and teen participants will make a holiday wreath out of clothes pins and Washi craft tape. The craft night is free and all supplies are provided. Registration required. To sign up, call 309-732-7369 or click register on the library's online calendar.

For more information about Rock Island Library hours, services and programs, visit the library's online branch at www.rockislandlibrary.org, call 309-732-READ, or follow the library on Facebook or Twitter.

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02 Dec 2015

Muscatine Holiday Stroll will be "bigger, better, and brighter than ever"

By Rick Martin

MUSCATINE, Iowa - The 31st annual Holiday Stroll in Muscatine is set to take place in downtown Muscatine on Friday, Dec. 4 from 5:30-8 p.m.  The event is sponsored by the Muscatine Journal and the Muscatine Downtown Action Alliance.

"This year's Holiday Stroll is going to be bigger, better and brighter than ever," said Karla Pinner, publisher of the Muscatine Journal. "We're really excited about the lighted parade, which is new this year. Local kids will be carrying special lanterns; it should be a lot of fun.  You're also going to see more lighted decorations downtown. "

There will be free refreshments up and down Second Street in various shops and there will be an opportunity to extend the holiday spirit further by dropping toys off for the Salvation Army at Carriage House Carpet One Floor and Home, 121 E. Second St.

In addition to being able to enjoy music, people will be able to appreciate other kinds of art with an artist meet and greet at We Can Frame That, 221 E. Second St., and with artist Carol Steinmetz at Pearl City Iowa Realty, 222 W. Second St.

Not only will Second Street be abuzz with family friendly activities as is tradition, but festivities will extend all the way up to Third Street via Cedar Street. Local band Lefty and the Spinners, which typically only performs once a year, will be playing at the Muscatine Journal building at 301 Third Street and Vineyard Church, at 224 E 3rd St., will host an array of live music as well.

There will be plenty of photo opportunities at the Stroll, so don't forget to bring your camera and to share them using the hashtag #MuscaStroll. The Pearl City Players will be dressed in costumes for photo ops and Santa will be at several locations after his appearance in the parade at 6 p.m., including Sarah Siler Photography and the Jubilee Community Center.

The parade will also include dogs from the Humane Society and anybody else who'd like to participate can sign up to do so by calling Pinner at 563-262-0552.

Also, the Muscatine Parks and Recreation department is holding its annual Candy Cane Hunt down at the riverfront at 7 p.m. for preschool through fourth graders.  There will be lots of candy canes to be found by all participants as well as several "special" candy canes that can be redeemed at Pearl City Station for a special toy.  Cookies and drinks will be available at Pearl City Station after the hunt.  The Candy Cane Hunt will be held in the dark, so bring a flashlight if you can!  LED flashlights will be available if you're unable to bring your own.

"Bring your kids, bring your friends," Pinner said. "There's going to be so much to do, you'll be lucky if you can do everything before the night's over."

Businesses and organizations participating in the Stroll (At this time, watch for a complete list in the Muscatine Journal)

Carriage House Carpet One Floor and Home - Salvation Army toy drop off, toy drawings

Candle Shed Effect - Open

CBI Bank and Trust - Muscatine High School instrumental group 4:50-5 p.m.; Muscatine High School chorus groups 5-6 p.m.; light refreshments

Creations by Oz - Wine tasting, hot cocoa, discounts on handcrafted jewelry, and unique finds

Elly's Tea and Coffee - Hot chocolate and cider for $1

Feather Your Nest - "Pick a top hat" savings on store purchase

Fighting Chance Solutions - live music and home school orchestra

First National Bank - Holiday villages decorating the patio

Fresh Vintage - Hot cider and treats in the Pearl Plaza atrium

Grillzilla Food Truck - On Cedar Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets

Gypsy Junk Market - Refreshments

Hall Tree Boutique - Open

Hubbles - $1.50 domestic draft beer

Ideal Wellness - Specials instore

Jubilee Community Center - Santa

Just Because - Open

Mealy Law Offices - Cookies, hot chocolate, ornaments

Muscatine Journal - Lefty and The Spinners band

Muscatine Photography Studio - Cider, hot chocolate, cookies and photo ops; magic show

Muscatine Search and Rescue - Hot chocolate and demonstrations on Cedar Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets

Pearl City Iowa Realty - Artist Carol Steinmetz, treats and refreshments

Pearl City Players - Dressing in costumes for photo ops, location to be announced

Ruhl & Ruhl - Starbucks, fire pit, HyVee serving coffee and cookies

Salon Incognito - Music, refreshments

Sarah Siler Photography - Photos with Santa

Sherwin Williams - Miss Louise dance group performing in windows

Start to Finish - Specials on shakes, hot tea, soup, oatmeal and protein bars

The Flower Gallery - Three guys with Soule performing

The Wild Thing - Open

Trinity Episcopal Church - Louisa-Muscatine Elementary Choir performing during the soup supper

Under the Bed Antiques - Hot chocolate and cookies, 10 percent off items

U.S. Cellular - Handouts and refreshments on Cedar Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets

Vineyard Church - Vineyard Collective performing at 6-6:30 p.m.; Muscatine High School group performing at 6:30-7 p.m.; Muscatine Community College Variety Singers at 7-7:30 p.m.; refreshments

We Can Frame That - Queens C&S Pageant singing; artist meet and greet with hot chocolate, cookies, etc.

Wine Nutz - After party with live music from Fighting Chance Solutions

Zogg Pilates - Pilates and yoga demonstrations, balance yoga and massage

01 Dec 2015

World AIDS Day Service Dec 2nd at MCCQC

By Brenda Schwarz

Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities (MCC QC) in collaboration with The Project of the Quad Cities plans a special World Aids Day Service to be held on
Wednesday, December 2nd at 7:00pm

DAVENPORT, Iowa, November 23, 2015 - The public is invited to a World Aids Day Service at Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities, located at 2930 W. Locust Street. Since 1988, December 1st has been designated as World Aids Day with the goal of bringing together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and to demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic. MCC QC will honor the theme of World AIDS Day, Getting to Zero: Zero new HIV infections. Zero discrimination. Zero AIDS related deaths during the gathering on December 2nd by requesting a love offering for The Project of the Quad Cities. One hundred percent of the offering will be donated to support the programs and services offered at The Project.

The Project of the Quad Cities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community based organization that was established in 1986 to provide services to those at risk of contracting, affected by, or living with HIV/STI/AIDS. TPQC is the only HIV/STI/AIDS service organization within a 60 mile radius of the Quad Cities. There are two offices, one in Moline, IL and one in Davenport, IA that serve approximately 300 clients, many of which live 200% below the poverty line. Thea Hansen, the Director of Grants and Services, can be reached at 309-762-5433.

Prior to the service, guests are encouraged to visit the social hall for coffee and fellowship. The doors to the church will be open by 5:30pm. For additional information, please contact Rev. Rich Hendricks at 563-324-8281 or by email at richdhendricks@msn.com.


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30 Nov 2015

KWQC-TV6 Toys for Tots Drive

By Eric VanWinkle

KWQC-TV6, The Station That Serves Illinois and Iowa Every Day, will host its annual Toys For Tots "Drive Up and Drop Off" on Thursday, December 3rd from 6AM - 6:30PM.

KWQC-TV6 is pleased to once again partner with the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve in collecting toys for less fortunate children in the community who may otherwise go without gifts this Christmas.

U.S. Marines, TV6 staff, and volunteers will be on hand outside of the KWQC Broadcast Center located at 805 Brady St., Davenport, IA to receive donations.  Anyone who would like to donate can simply drive up and hand off their donation without leaving their vehicle.

The U.S Marine Corp Reserves is asking for new, unwrapped toys preferably around the $10 or above price range. There is a particular need for gifts appropriate for boys and girls ages 6 months - 2 years and 10-12 years. Monetary donations are accepted and will be sent to the Toys For Tots foundation in Quantico, Virginia for accounting purposes where they will then be deposited to a local account designated for use in the Q.C.A.

The following items cannot be accepted by the program and will not be distributed: stuffed animals, realistic looking guns or weapons, food, or clothing.

Traffic flow through the TV6 driveway will be reversed this year due to Brady St. still being two-lane traffic at the time of the event. Drivers will need to enter from Perry St. and exit turning north on to Brady St.

More information on the U.S. Marine Corp Reserve "Toys For Tots" program can be found at http://quad-cities.toysfortots.org.

KWQC-TV6 event promo can be seen at: https://youtu.be/M0XcTirf3ss

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