05 Oct 2015

2015 Student Hunger Drive KICK-OFF PARTY AND TALENT COMPETITION

By Liz Treiber

Monday, October 5th

Riverbend Foodbank

4010 Kimmel Dr

Davenport, IA 52802


Sponsors come out to support participating schools by attending the

Student Hunger Drive Kick-Off Party and Talent Competition!  The winner receives two thousand pounds of food from Hy-Vee to start the

Student Hunger Drive off right!


KICK-OFF PARTY AGENDA


6:00 - 6:30        STUDENTS ARRIVE

Food is served! - Pizza


6:30 - 6:45        ALL SEATED FOR PROGRAM:

Welcome and Introductions - Liz Treiber

Thank you from the Foodbank - Mike Miller

Words of  Encouragement-Davenport Mayor Bill Gluba

2015 Student Hunger Drive Video


6:45 - 7:30        STUDENT HUNGER DRIVE TALENT COMPETITION

 

7:30            BEST SKIT AWARD

02 Oct 2015

This Week in Downtown Davenport: 10/1 - 10/8/2015

By QC Chamber

October has officially arrived, which means it's time for Oktobeerfest! Visit LeClaire Park on Saturday for an afternoon of German cuisine, music and of course... BEER! Over 20 authentic German Biers will be on hand plus all of your favorite American Craft Breweries featuring their Oktoberfests & Pumpkin beers. 

Raise a glass to raise funds for a second beer tasting on Saturday at the annual Arts and Draughts Beer Tasting supporting educational programming & exhibits at the German American Heritage Center.  It's featuring MUGZ Homebrew Club's delicious German-style suds that you can't find anywhere else. Save room for Jerry's Market famous brat baskets!

The Figge Art Museum and Heart of America Group are partnering to open the Figge Cafe! Lunch will be served Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning today! Tonight at the Figge, tap into your creative side for a session of Wine & Art. Gloria Burlingame will lead the class on a creative journey celebrating the traditional Mexican Day of the Dead. 

Welcome home international Steinway Artist, Byron "BK" Davis as he performs a Stevie Wonder tribute tonight in the Redstone Room. The live music at River Music Experience continues on Friday night as Iowa's signature alt-rock band, The Nadas, take the stage.  Are you looking to freshen up your wardrobe for fall? Look no further than The Full Kit at 312 Main Street. Fantastic new clothes and shoes just arrived. 

River roots run deep through our culture in Davenport. Local artist Heidi Brandt has captured that through the creation of Quad City calendar, Art Meets The River. Her work features beautiful images of the bridges, nature, art and activities revolving around the Mississippi River. The calendar is available for purchase online and proceeds from the project will benefit River Action!

For a complete list of the events this week and beyond, visit our event calendar.
Future Events:
10/24 - Lee Brice
30 Sep 2015

SHOCK HOUSE opening at QCCA Expo Center

By Kristofer Swinburn

SHOCK HOUSE

 

SHOCK HOUSE is the Quad Cities newest dark attraction unlike any other. At SHOCK HOUSE, we assault your senses. You will be stalked, startled, and disoriented as you travel through the darkness.

What's New for 2015? Well we listened to people. We will be tripled in size, more scene rooms, wider passageways, more characters, 3D black light zone, Online ticket sales, VIP options, HIS and HER Indoor restrooms, 100%  heated indoor waiting for hundreds,2 small 7 Sins shows and 1 full length 1 and a half hour plus full frontal assault  show on the 24th. Check out our updated website for more details.

 

Location: QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Ave, Rock Island IL

 

Dates to be open: 

October 2, 3

October 9, 10, 11

October 16, 17

October 23, 24

October 30, 31

 

Admission:

$13.00

$18.00 VIP fast pass

 

 

Specials:

$8.00 admission night October 11th

$1.00 off admission with canned good (except on October 11th)

½ off admission with valid military I.D.

Free 7 Sins Sideshow on select dates.

Various spot specials and coupons.

 

 

Times to be open: 

Sunday October 11th 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Friday's and Saturday's 7:00 pm to Midnight.

 

Charity:

Can food admission discount $1.00 goes to local Shelters.

30 Sep 2015

Loebsack to Bring "Coffee with Your Congressman" Tour to West Branch, Wilton

By Rick Martin

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that he will continue his Coffee with Your Congressman tour on Saturday, October 3rd, with stops in West Branch and Wilton. At each stop, Loebsack will mingle with local patrons at diners and coffee shops to chat one-on-one and hear directly from Iowans. The Coffee with Your Congressman tour will make periodic stops throughout Iowa's Second District. The event is open to the public and media.

West Branch Coffee with Your Congressman Stop

Reid's Beans Café and Coffee Shop

106 E. Main St.

9:00am

 

Wilton Coffee with Your Congressman Stop

Wilton Café

116 W 4th St

12:30pm

 

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30 Sep 2015

Quad Cities Comic Book Convention

By Alan Morton
The Quad Cities Comic Book Convention will be held on a special Sunday date October 11 at the Ramada Inn in Bettendorf, IA. The Ramada Inn is located at 3020 Utica Rd (I-74 @ Kimberly Rd / Spruce Hills Dr, IA Exit 2). It will be open to the public from 10 AM to 4 PM and admission for the public is free. Dealers from three states specializing in comic books new and old, toys and related. Or if you have old comics lying around that you no longer want bring them by dealers are buying. For further information contact Alan at (309) 657-1599 or visit www.epguides.com/comics.
29 Sep 2015

HILLCREST EVENT CENTER RESURRECT LIFE-LIKE RENAISSANCE FAIR AFTER FIVE YEAR LONG ABSCENCE

By Dan Kost

September 29th, 2015, Orion, IL -. The Hillcrest Event Center is proud to announce this October 10th and 11th The Greater Quad Cities Renaissance Faire returns to the area. The last Renaissance Fair was back in 2010, over five years ago. After surveying and planning, the Hillcrest Event Center is bringing jousting, sword fighting, and other forms of renaissance entertainment.

ENTERTAINMENT LINE UP

Stulti Mori                      Royal Court                          John and Regina Gill

Mix one flirty queen, one loud mouthed King, and a crazy court for seasoning and Viola! Welcome to the wacky world of royalty run amok!

Debracey Productions                    Joust                          Bill Burch "Sir William"

Three Pints Gone                        Celtic Music                   Bill and Kathy Masino and Jesse Linder

A nationally recognized traditional Celtic folk song band.  Based in the Chicago area, they have traveled throughout the nation, performing at Renaissance faires and historical events. They have long been a fan favorite at many faires in the Midwest.

Rogo                                    Fire eating and juggling

Rogo is a band of fire performance artists. What's more exciting than doing crazy things with fire?

Lord Drake                      Magician                       Kevin Weekly/Weekly Productions

Danza Mystique                       Belly Dancing

Whether it is the swirl of a gypsy skirt, or the mesmerizing grace of a Middle Eastern belly dance, we share our love of the Dance with audiences throughout the land.

Clan McSwade                        Celtic Games Demonstration

Canton of Dark River   SCA

The Society of Creative Anachronism recreates the medieval and renaissance period with living history demonstrations throughout the day.

Orckes and Trolles       Muscians

Exciting trio of singers that has performed at renaissance fairs throughout the mid-West.

Pirates Inc.                      Musicians

A high energy musical group singing sea shanties, Celtic music and drinking songs!

Wandering through the lanes of Hillcrest:

Albrecht                       Wandering Minstrel

Vexing Vixens                Street entertainment

Singing, playing, dancing (if they drink enough), and making merry

TIMES & PRICING

The faire will be open Saturday and Sunday from 10-5pm, the entry fee is $10 per day, and a weekend pass is $15. Active Military & First Responders are FREE and their families are ½ price. Kids 5-12 are $8. The jousting will take place in the Amphitheater.

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/greater-quad-cities-renaissance-faire-tickets-15602189569

SPECIAL ATTRACTION

Saturday night from 7pm to Midnight a special Renaissance Haunted Woods will take place the cost is $10 with a donation of 3 can goods, kids coat or an un-wrapped toy. The donated items will benefit Riverbend food Bank, Coats for Kids and Toy Tots.

If anyone is interested in participating in the 2015 Greater Quad Cities Renaissance Faire, please call the event center at (309) 755-6550 or email info@hillcrestevents.com. https://www.facebook.com/Quad-Cities-Renaissance-Faire-1457015554597602/timeline/ Images available here.

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29 Sep 2015

St. Paul Faith & Life Series speaker 2015: Leslie Hunter

By Ann McGlynn

Davenport, Iowa - Leslie Hunter, chaplain and religious studies instructor at Holy Family School in Chicago, is St. Paul Lutheran Church's 2015 Faith & Life Series speaker. Hunter will present twice on Sunday, October 11, at St. Paul, 2136 Brady St., Davenport. The event is free and open to the public. His book will be for sale in the Book Corner.

His presentations will be:

  • In the Grip of Grace: Sunday morning learning hour, 10:45 a.m.

  • ...By Our Love: Community-wide lecture, 7 p.m.

Each fall, the St. Paul congregation hosts the community-wide Faith & Life Series. The church brings persons of national stature to the Quad Cities - sparking new ideas about what it means to live faithfully. Previous presenters have included Greg Boyle, an urban priest and advocate for youth; Joan Chittister, a Catholic visionary and social advocate; and Bill McKibben, an environmentalist.

Leslie Hunter was born and raised in Chicago in an abusive household. The 17th time he moved was when he went to college. But no matter where he lived, he always knew how to find his way to Holy Family Church in the Cabrini-Green housing project area of Chicago.

At that church, Leslie preached his first sermon at the age of 15. "The whole congregation supported me, they applauded me. I was surrounded by people who said 'of course you're going to college. You can do this.'"

As a student at Concordia University Chicago, Leslie began his work at the church. He graduated with a degree in psychology, and served as parish minister and youth pastor at Holy Family. He led a program, Boys in the Hood, for boys and men age 7-young adult.

Leslie's tools of ministry are sermons, raps, short stories, and spoken word poetry. He now spends his days at Holy Family School, leading chapel and teaching kids about the Bible, Christianity, and other world religions. He travels around the country and speaks at various church, convention, and community functions.

He and his wife Elizabeth, who writes for The Lutheran magazine, have two young sons.
28 Sep 2015

Gilda's Club 17th Annual Noogiefest

By Rick Martin

Davenport, Iowa (October, 2015) - Gilda's Club is excited to announce its 17th Annual Noogiefest event to be held on Saturday, October 10th from 4 - 6 p.m. at Gilda's Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport).

Join us for a hauntingly good time with themed rooms, games, door prizes, goodies and more!

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Costumes are encouraged at this free family event that is open to the community. Event takes place rain or shine.

For questions about the event, contact Anita at 563-326-7504 or anita@gildasclubq.org.

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About Gilda's Club
Free of charge, Gilda's Club Quad Cities provides support, education, and hope to all people affected by any type of cancer.  As a Cancer Support Community affiliate, we are part of the largest employer of psychosocial oncology mental health professionals in the United States.  Our global network brings the highest quality cancer support to the millions of people touched by cancer.
28 Sep 2015

12th Annual Night to Honor Israel

By New Anthem
12th Annual Night to Honor Israel
October 15th, 2015 at 7:00PM
Calvary Church of the Quad Cities
4700 53rd Street
 
Date: October 15th
 
Time: Doors open at 6:00 pm. Pre-show begins at 6:30 and program begins at 7:00 pm
Place: Calvary Church of the Quad Cities
4700 53rd Street
Moline, IL. 61265
12 tribes of Israel for our Jewish friends and 12 apostles for Christians. The number 12 relates to divine government, God's authority, perfection, and completion. So, our twelfth Night to Honor Israel promises to be a very special night starting with our keynote speaker Pastor Mark Biltz.
I first met Mark at a CUFI Summit meeting in Washington D.C. several years ago. He was a main platform speaker and spoke with such passion and authority on Israel I knew then he would one day be our keynote speaker here in the Quad Cities. Please see his biography below. Mark's message is timely and relevant with everything unfolding in the Mid-East. Please never stop praying for the peace of Jerusalem. I hope to see you on October 15th.
25 Sep 2015

Susan G. Komen Fit for the Cure Event in Davenport, IA - 10/9/2015

By Rebekah Margulis

WACOAL CELEBRATES 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF FIT FOR THE CURE® EVENT HELPS TO FIGHT BREAST CANCER

--Free bra fittings to help women look good, and do good--

 

WHAT: Join Wacoal in its mission to help end breast cancer with Fit for the Cure®! Participate in a Fit for the Cure event and receive a complimentary bra fitting from a Wacoal fit specialist. For every woman that participates, Wacoal will donate $2 to Susan G. Komen® for breast cancer research and community health programs. Wacoal will donate an additional $2 for every Wacoal bra, shapewear piece or b.tempt'd bra purchased at these events.

This season, in celebration of the 15th anniversary of Fit for the Cure, Wacoal has begun a new initiative inspiring women everywhere to get fit!  Wacoal will donate an extra $1 for each woman who photographs themselves following their fitting with a special "I Got Fit" sign and shares on social media using #IGotFit.

For 15 years, Wacoal has dedicated its efforts to educating more than 741,000 women across 411 cities about the importance of bra fit, foundation and overall breast health. To date, through Fit for the Cure, Wacoal has donated over $4 million to Susan G. Komen® and continues to host more than 1,200 events across America each year.

 

WHY: Giving back is a major component of Wacoal's business philosophy and an important factor in the growth of the brand.  In 2015, Wacoal will reach two major milestones: 30 years of making women look and feel good and 15 years of raising awareness through Fit for the Cure.

 

Research shows that 8 out of 10 women are wearing the wrong sized bra. Wearing a bra should not be even slightly uncomfortable.  Women should be professionally fitted for a bra once a year to ensure their bra size has not changed as a result of natural fluctuations in their body.

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American women age 40-59 and accounts nearly 1 in 3 cancers diagnosed in the U.S.  By taking 15 minutes to meet with a Wacoal fit expert, you're helping to contribute to an important cause. Wacoal encourages women to visit their doctor for monthly breast examinations that could ultimately save their life.  

 

WHEN: Friday, October 9, 2015

10am-8pm

Dillards - Northpark Mall

320 W Kimberly Rd.

Davenport, IA

563-388-7954

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