03 Sep 2015

Join Us for the 2nd Annual Enchant Me

By Dispatch Argus QCOnline

Located at The University Club

1518 5th Ave, Moline, IL

This elegant affair will provide a fun "night out" atmosphere, and brides-to-be will be pampered with sparkling wine and hors d'oeuvres.

Come for the experience in a stunning venue. This event, not too big and not too small, will help you plan your storybook wedding!

Tickets are $7 per person if ordered in advance. $10 at the door.

Click Here to purchase your tickets now! Or You can purchase tickets at the Dispatch/Argus customer service counter, 1720 Fifth Ave., downtown Moline. For more information call 309-757-5026

03 Sep 2015

CASI Celebrates LIFE as part of National Senior Center Month this September

By Cheryl Frame

Davenport, Iowa - Don helps in the Café and walks Main Street. Millie, line dances on Thursday. And each morning, you'll find Jan leading group exercise classes. Just another day until you realize these are older adults, volunteering, exercising and staying active - each playing a role to help Quad City seniors Celebrate LIFE at CASI, The Center for Active Seniors.
The National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) has deemed September National Senior Center Month and CASI - The Center for Active Seniors is celebrating. More than 5000 older adults will Celebrate LIFE this September at CASI during National Senior Center Month - dubbed A Celebration of LIFE - Learning, Independence, Friends and Energy . And like Don, Millie and Jan, the Quad Cities older adults are invited to participate, come together and Celebrate LIFE during National Senior Center Month.
"The Center for Active Seniors, Inc., CASI, as it is known to most, is the Quad Cities most comprehensive Senior Center. More than 80 events will happen throughout the month of September," said Laura Kopp President/CEO. "We're not your average senior center - we're here when you need us. But, don't take my word for it. Come experience CASI for yourself," added Kopp.
Senior Center Month kicks off on September 1st and 2nd when the Cities of Bettendorf and Davenport will each proclaim September as Senior Center Month. The Honorable Bob Gallagher, Mayor of Bettendorf and the Honorable Bill Gluba, Mayor of Davenport, will each proclaim September as Senior Center Month at their council meetings held September 1st and 2nd respectively. Both cities will recognize CASI's daily contributions to enhance the well-being of the older citizens of our communities.
In addition to CASI's normal schedule of activities, two special events, Laughs on Tap and Caring for the Caregiver tie in with Learning, Independence, Friends and Energy. Both events take place at CASI, 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport.

? Thursday, September 17th: Laughs on Tap is a first time event at CASI and serves as a Fun(ds) raising event to benefit activities and programs at Jane's Place CASI's Adult Day Service and CASI. ComedySportz, an Improv Comedy Group, will be onsite at CASI Thursday September 17th with Brews and Heavy Apps beginning at 5:30 followed by Draughts and Heavy Laughs beginning at 6:30 at CASI. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
To order tickets: www.Eventbrite.com /Laughs on Tap (http://www.eventbrite.com/e/laughs-on-tap-tickets-17834502477?aff=es2)
? Thursday, September 24th: Caring for The Caregiver, presented by Dr. Steve Kopp, PhD, LMFT, LMHC; Genesis Psychology Associates. Often overlooked and forgotten, yet the most important person to care for is the caregiver. When a caregivers needs are met, the person being cared for will benefit, too. Learn more during this special event, Thursday, September 24th. Cost is $10 per person and reservations can be made by calling CASI at 563.386.7477 or emailing info@CASIseniors.org
Here's a sampling of CASI's month long Celebration of LIFE - Learning, Independence, Friends and Energy, will take place during September. For a complete list of all activities is available online at www.CASIseniors.org.
Learning - expand your knowledge. Educational seminars including Caring for the Caregiver, Alzheimer's and Dementia awareness, Documents your kids will need when you're gone, Electronics Clinic and more will occur during September.
Independence - live on your terms. Celebrate your independence by attending the Stand Up to Prevent Falls Balance and mobility screenings, Flu shots and 20th Anniversary Band Concert of CASI's New Horizons Band.
Friends - enjoy life, laughter & feeling connected. A special showing of Still Alice starring Julianne Moore, card games, QC Times Plus 60 Art Intake Wine and Cheese reception, Jane's Place Open House and our feature event, Laughs on Tap starring Comedy Sports, while enjoying adult beverages and appetizers.
Energy - discover health & vitality. Throughout September celebrate with daily, gentle exercise, a Spine Clinic, Zumba Class, Line Dancing, Tai Chi and plenty of other fun & fitness activities.

The NISC's national celebration of senior centers began in 1979, as just a week in the month of May. Since then, thanks to the U.S. Conference of Mayors Aging Task Force, numerous mayoral proclamations have declared Senior Center Week.
In 1985, NISC was instrumental in achieving the first Senior Center Week Presidential Proclamation signed by President Ronald Reagan. In 2007, NISC designated the entire month of September as Senior Center Month to give centers greater flexibility in scheduling celebratory events.
? CASI - The Center For Active Seniors, Inc., established in 1973, serves the needs of older adults by providing a variety of events and daily activities keeping older Quad Citians socially, mentally and physically engaged. As 10,000 baby boomers turn age 65 every day, "senior citizen" is being redefined as is the senior lifestyle. CASI's multi -pronged approach to helping seniors age successfully includes health and wellness initiatives, social engagement opportunities, lifelong learning and volunteer opportunities to keep the older adult active and involved with our Quad Cities community.
? Senior Advocacy programs at CASI help older adults, their families, and caregivers with needs assessment helping partner them with other area agencies and programs keeping them in their own home for as long as is safely possible.
? CASI's Jane's Place, the only adult day services center in Eastern Iowa, provides a comfortable, homelike atmosphere for adults who need supervised care during the day due to stroke recovery, Alzheimer's and dementia. Jane's Place provides just the right amount of personal care allowing maximum independence while at Jane's Place Day Service Center.
? For more information about the programs and services offered through CASI, Jane's Place and/or Senior Advocacy, visit www.CASISeniors.org or call 563.386.7477.
# # #

02 Sep 2015

Quad City Labor Day Event

By Lance Coles

2015 Theme:  Working. For A Better Life.

QUAD CITIES -- The Quad City Labor Day Parade Alliance will hold their 32nd Annual Labor Day Parade in East Moline on Monday, September 7th. This year's Grand Marshall is Brother Tom Moritz, UFCW #431 1st Vice President and Iowa Vice President for the Quad City Federation of Labor. On Labor Day, more than sixty area unions, community non-profits, businesses, and elected officials will march west on 15th Avenue from 13th Street to 3rd Street in East Moline, IL. Line up begins at 8 a.m. at the John Deere Harvester Works Parking Lot: 1100 13th Avenue, East Moline, IL. The parade begins at 11:00 a.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m. After the parade, join us at the "Salute to Labor Chicken Fry" at Illiniwek Park, Rt 84 Hampton, IL. Serving from 11:30-3:00pm. The picnic tickets are $10 for adults and $6.00 for children under 12 and can be purchased at the event.

This Labor Day, we recognize the incredible achievements of America's working people and celebrate all those who make our country run. Many of us will be busy this weekend with barbecues, festivals and other types of family events. But this is also a time to truly consider what strengthens our families and take a look at how failed public policies have diminished working peoples' ability to sustain a good living and created an economy that is increasingly out of balance. Working people are the backbone of our economy and need to be recognized as such, both in word and deed. Too often, working people have taken a back seat to corporate interests that put profits above their pursuit of a better life?a better life they are perfectly willing to work for. Many hardworking people are frustrated because despite our sweat, our sacrifice and our innovation, too many of us struggle to support our families. We recognize the need for change, because the cost of living continues to rise while employers deny working people the wages and benefits needed to sustain their families.

Born from struggle and driven to find solutions, the labor movement is fighting back to correct this economic imbalance, and these efforts have captured the attention of everyone from the President to the Pope. We are determined to counteract these imbalances because we know they did not come about by chance. They have been the result of failed public policies and a rise in political and corporate attacks on working people. Simply put, it is time to change the rules. Working people are united under the banner of Raising Wages because America should have an economy of shared prosperity that lifts families up and strengthens our nation. By raising wages, providing for paid sick days, paid maternity leave and equal pay for equal work, combating wage theft and other things that stand in the way of economic stability, we can empower working people to not just survive, but thrive. On Labor Day, let us refocus on doing what is best for our families, our communities, our state and our nation. Working people everywhere are standing up and speaking out for fundamental, lasting change, regardless of whether they work in manufacturing, engineering, service or retail. Every day, they work hard and sacrifice to make our country stronger. This Labor Day should be a celebration of working families, because we are ready to speak up together, change the rules and bring lasting economic balance so every family can pursue the American Dream and work for a better life.

###
02 Sep 2015

St. Alban's Autumn Daze Bazaar

By Laura Showers
St. Alban's Episcopal Church is having their "Autumn Daze" Bazaar from 9 AM until 4 PM, Sat., Oct. 3rd, 2015. Join us for a fun filled day of great bazaar shopping. A luncheon will be served from 11 AM - 1 PM. Many tables of crafts, books, and jewelry. There will be a bake sale and LOTS of raffle prizes.
St. Alban's Episcopal Church       563-386-4087
3510 W. Central Park Ave.
Davenport, IA 52804
01 Sep 2015

Discover Healthy Products and Services at Healthy, Happy Families Fun Day

By Mark McLaughlin
IA/IL QUAD-CITIES - Quad-Cities family members, from preschoolers to grandparents, can have fun and learn about healthy area products and services at Healthy, Happy Families Fun Day, a new event created to foster community health awareness. The event will be held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 at the Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL. The event is sponsored by the Healthy Happy Families Foundation, Mickle Communications, QC Family Focus, and Genesis Sports Rehabilitation.
"The mission of our foundation is to strengthen families with a pro-active approach, empowering children with good decision-making skills and parents with resources," said Mike Mickle, Founder of the Healthy, Happy Families Foundation. A variety of booth sponsors will be on hand at the event to share information on their health-related products and services. Admission is free and family members of every age are welcome.
A highlight of Healthy, Happy Families Fun Day will be a Fitness Challenge for area students, Mike noted. "High school teams of four will compete against each other in fun, athletic events," he said. Other features of the event will include :
- Food Tastings
- Health Screenings
- Bounce Houses for the Kids
- Sponsor Giveaways
- Car Seat Safety Checks
- Massage Chairs
- Fingernail Painting
- Face Painting
- And much more
"Businesses and community members who'd like to get involved should feel free to contact us," Mike said. "We expect a big turn-out and it's going to be a lot of fun!"
For more information on Healthy, Happy Families Fun Day, contact Mike Mickle at (563) 940-7875 or mike@micklecommunications.com.
01 Sep 2015

Sept 10th. 2015: " A Short History of Hypnois" by Matthew Lovecraft

By Narveen Aryaputri

Independent Scholars Evenings  

2nd Floor of  the Moline Commercial Club

1530 Fifth Avenue.  Moline. Illinois.

7.00 p.m.

 

A SHORT HISTORY OF HYPNOSIS

By

MATTHEW LOVECRAFT

Matthew Lovecraft is an author and entertainer. He bills himself as a " Self-Proclaimed Hypnotist", entertaining audiences of all ages all across the mid-west.

 

Free and open to the public.        Doors open at 6.30

 

Independent Scholars Evenings are sponsored by

 

THE INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL & HEALING TRADITIONS, Ltd.

 

.......................................development through innovative scholarship

The Institute for Cultural & Healing Traditions, Ltd is a 501©3 organization since 1996

www.qcinstitute.org

email: instistutecht@gmail.com

* please note: printed copies of Independent Scholars presentations are available in library at The Moline Commercial Club.
28 Aug 2015

THERE IS NO "OTHER" - GOING TO THE RIVER: QUAD CITIES STANDING UNITED AGAINST HATE DAY SUNDAY, AUGUST 30th in Davenport

By Rick Martin
The Quad Cities Standing
United Against Hate
5 pm Sunday, August 30th
LeClaire Park - East Side at Landing, Davenport Music by Kayla Jean
Leach Park - Under I-74, Bettendorf Music by Boogs Malone
Butterworth Park - Across from W.I.U., Moline Music by Moline Boys Choir
Sunset Marina Park, Rock Island Music by Alicia Ann
Feel free to bring homemade signs and U.S. flags!
28 Aug 2015

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Announcements - 08/26/15

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

ANNOUNCEMENTS - 08/26/2015

 

TWILIGHT DINNER CRUISE

Get your tickets now for the September 19th, Twilight Dinner Cruise sponsored by the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a prime rib dinner and three hour cruise. Board at 4:30pm; cruise leaves promptly at 5pm. Cost is $45 per person. Purchase tickets at LeClaire, Iowa banks - First Central State Bank or Blackhawk Bank & Trust. Call Debbie at 563-289-2265 for more information.'

 

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

G&H Mowers, LLC - Sales and service of new and used lawnmowers and snow-throwers. Sales and service of generators. 2297 Hwy 30, Grand Mound, IA 52751 gmtparts@gmtel.net 563-847-1996

 

Riverbend Retro - Mid-Century Modern and Danish-Modern furniture and home décor. Vintage clothing and accessories, vinyl records and electronics. 106 S. Cody Road, LeClaire, 52753. Facebook.com/RiverbendRetro 563-579-2615

 

CALENDAR

August 28th - Wide River Winery Live Music HC Wallace 5-8p.m.

 

August 28th - Steventon's Summer Sunset Concert on the Deck Louis Knudsen - 6-9pm

 

Through August 31st - Isabel Bloom Stop in and pick up the new fall flyer and Save $10 on our set of 3 Gourds!

 

September 4th - First Friday in LeClaire

Mississippi River Distilling Co. - Signature cocktails, food samples and Iowish Cream!

Wide River Winery - Live Music The Old 57s - 5-8pm

Some shops open late!

 

September 4th - LeClaire Civic Club Community Food Drive for non-perishable items, and cash donations, from 5-7p.m., parking lot in the 100 block of South Cody Road.  Donors will be able to drive up, drop-off, and never leave their car.

 

September 5th - LeClaire Civic Club Community Food Drive for non-perishable items, and cash donations, from 9-11a.m., parking lot in the 100 block of South Cody Road.  Donors will be able to drive up, drop-off, and never leave their car.

 

September 8th - Chamber Networking Event, Steventon's 5:30-7p.m. Everyone Welcome!

 

September 11th - Wide River Winery Live Music - Whoozdads 5-8p.m.

 

September 12th - The LeClaire Civic Club will be holding a Rib Eye Steak Dinner 4-7PM, 127 S. Cody Road in downtown LeClaire.  Tickets are $10 in advance; $12 at the door.  More information:  563-639-4621.   Supports community programs, and operation of the LeClaire Civic Center.

 

September 18th - First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire Night for Nepal Gala to benefit victims of the recent earthquakes in Nepal.  The First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire and the Quad City Nepalese Society (QCNS) are partnering, 4:30-8:30 pm. Nepalese native dance and music and American desserts. $10 per person; $5 for children, 8 years and under. Carnival games for the children (4:30-6:30 pm), live auction and silent auctions. There is desperate need in Nepal since the earthquakes and aftershocks in April and May, 2015. We are accepting donations for the auctions and financial contributions to our Nepalese relief fund. Come, bring your friends and enjoy a fun evening for a good cause.

 

September 18th - Wide River Winery Live Music Jordan Danielson 5-8p.m.

 

September 19th - Twilight Dinner Cruise sponsored by the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a prime rib dinner and three hour cruise. Board at 4:30pm; cruise leaves promptly at 5pm. Cost is $45 per person. Purchase tickets at LeClaire, Iowa banks - First Central State Bank or Black Hawk Bank & Trust. Call Debbie at 563-289-2265 for more information.

 

September 19th - Trivia Night in LeClaire, LeClaire Civic Center - Benefits the LeClaire Community Library.  Tables of 8; $10 per person.  Mulligans and refreshments available for purchase.  Participants may bring snacks, wine, beer and soft drinks.  Doors open at 6:30PM; game starts at 7PM.  Door prizes; 50-50 raffle.  Reservations:  563-639-4621 or 563-349-4403.

 

September 25th - Wide River Winery Live Music Pieces of Candy 5-8p.m.

 

September 26th - Oktoberfest Celebration in Colona. 2-7pm. Enjoy Bierstube food and beer.

 

September 28th - Economic Development Meeting - Cancelled

 

SAVE THE DATE

October 11th - 11am-4pm: Apple Fest on the River

 

October 11th- Dogtoberfest at Bierstube, LeClaire 2-5:30pm

 

October 19th - Economic Development Meeting City Hall - 8a.m.

 

October 24th - Annual Witch's Walk - rain date October 31st

October 24th - Foursquare Riverside Church Please join us on the levee for Le Claire's annual Witches Walk on Saturday October 24th (rain date 31st). If you would like to donate or help with this event please contact. Jenna Graff?, graff.jenna@gmail.com (717)580-1101 or Riverside Church, connect@riversidefoursquare.org, (563)-289-7712

 

FYI

Looking for Strolling Santas and Other Characters for Christmas in LeClaire! Volunteers for Friday evening after 4 p.m. Sat. from 11 until 7pm and Sunday from 12 noon until 3pm. Great Costumes and goodies to pass out provided! Just bring your Holiday Spirit and Smile to show everyone our community's spirit and zest for fun!  Call Kim and leave message - 563-289-5699. 4 to 6 women and 8 to 12 men needed for short shifts and longer periods to stroll and be on the trolley!

 

Bierstube of LeClaire would like to offer all LeClaire Business Employees 10% food items!  Voted #1 Rueben in the QC!  We make our own sausages! Check out our daily specials and lunch features! New late night menu, Fri-Sat, 9pm to midnight!

 

Reusable Usables - Every Sunday at 1:30 RU features "Re-purposed Sunday Art" with a new re-purposed project each week!

 

Expressions in Threads - The Row by Row Experience is a nationwide event that runs from June 21st through September 8th in which participating shops create a unique quilt row created by each, individual shop, based on a central theme, this year's them is water. Customers can travel to participating shops like Expressions in Threads and collect the row we've created, along with our shop's license plate, specially designed for the Row by Row event. For more information, go to: http://www.expressionsinthreads.com/module/events.htm?year=2015&month=Jun&day=22&eventId=803020

 

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

 

If you would like to attend a Chamber Board Meeting in order to present a topic, please contact the Board in advance at LeClaireChamber@gmail.com in order to be included an upcoming agenda. You will be contacted with confirmation of being included in the agenda. Board Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month, 8a.m. at LeClaire City Hall.

 

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

Milestones Area Agency, which serves meals to the elderly at the First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire and delivers meals to homebound seniors, is looking for someone to help deliver meals on Mondays, from 11 am to 12 noon. You would receive training in August and begin in September. This is a quick job,that is deeply appreciated by those receiving the meals and their families. Could you help two or more Mondays a month? If so, call Heide at 563-289-3646.

 

Pick up the LeClaire information guide at the LeClaire Information Center. It has many photos and great information for everyone including residents, potential residents, visitors, realtors, relocation personnel, schools, and more! Summer hours have started: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 1-4pm. 122 N. Cody Road. LIC Volunteers Needed! Contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963 to volunteer.

 

PROPERTY LISTINGS

Commercial Property for Lease - 1,000 sq. ft. property at 521 N. Cody Rd. Built in 1895, once housed a grocery store, now decorated in period style and ready for a shop owner to take advantage of the busy location, just a short walk from the business district and midway between two antique shops. Space includes a small kitchen area and a 1/2 bath, with off-street parking area. Water and sewer included. $1200/month. Contact John or Deb Wernick: 309-314-7702 or 309-314-2800

 

House for Rent 926 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire, Ia.  Available September 1st.  $1100/ month.  Charming farmhouse on acreage with beautiful river view.  2 bedroom possible 3rd.

Lawn mowing, and snow removal provided. Walking distance to Slagle's grocery store.  Contact Penny Molumby 563-210-5662.

 

The shop building with upstairs apt. at 123 S Cody is for sale. For information please call D.R. Peterson at 563-289-5958.

Commercial Property for Rent - 1405 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire. 2,500 SF newly constructed office/retail space. Co-Tenant Snap Fitness. Owner will subdivide space. Private parking lot. ADA compliant. Contact: Meg Halligan, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, mhalligan@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000 Website Link: http://www.ruhlcommercial.com/Page/Property.aspx?mls=7032508

Commercial Property for Sale 613-617 N Cody Road, LeClaire IA 52753. Contact Jeff R. Heuer, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, jheuer@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000, Direct: 563-823-5107.

Commercial Property for Sale Cody Road, LeClaire IA 52753. Description: contact John G. Ruhl, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, jruhl@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000, Direct: 563-823-5126.

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

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.

 

LECLAIRE EVENTS COMING UP!

August 29th - Vettes on the River - LeClaire Levee

October 11th - LeClaire Apple Fest - 11am to 4pm on the LeClaire Levee.

October 24th - Witch's Walk (rain date October 31st)

December 4th-6th - Christmas in LeClaire

 

CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENTS - EVERYONE WELCOME!

September 8th - Steventon's - Evening Event - 5:30p.m.

October 13th - Bierstube - Lunch - noon

November 10th - Riverview Roadhouse - Lunch - noon

December 8th - Subway, LeClaire - Lunch - noon

28 Aug 2015

Amana Colonies Announce Apfelfest September 26, 2015

By David Rettig

AMANA, Iowa- You'll find everything from apple sauce to apple strudel in the Amana Colonies for their first Apfelfest (Applefest) on September 26, 2015.  The historic seven villages will be featuring all things apple on this special day with apple cider pressing, live music, food samples, special foods in restaurants and food shops, and more.

The village of Homestead (one of the seven Amana villages) is planning special events in the village apple orchard that are designed to treat all five senses. This event is a great family outing as there will be hands on activates for the youngsters including story tellers and apple bobbing.

For a complete list of special events taking place in the Amana Colonies for the first Apfelfest visit the Amana Colonies Visitors Center, www.amanacolonies.com or call 319.622.7622.
28 Aug 2015

Cure It With Corn Fundraising Event- Beatin' Leukemia Iowa Style

By Carrie and Jim

Join us for live music, food & drinks, and kids' activities

When? Saturday, September 26, 2015     11am-10pm

Where? On the LeClaire levee, LeClaire, Iowa

Purpose: to raise money for life-saving leukemia research and treatment and the Iowa Bone Marrow Program

for more information visit www.cureitwithcorn.com

to volunteer or donate please call Carrie at 563-508-1014 or Jim at 563-343-3356.

http://join.bethematch.org/CureItWithCorn

Pages

Subscribe & Listen to Reader Podcasts

On Stands Now

 

Tagged Content

    

Two Ways to Subscribe

1. Subscribe to free weekly e-mail content updates.

You'll get both the current official narrative challenge and What's Happenin' in the Quad Cities.
(Did you know we publish a new Real Astrology and RCR Crossword every week?) 

Subscribe!

* indicates required

2. Get 12 monthly issues mailed first class for $48

Get 12 issues mailed monthly for $48 per year.

Get the printed Reader edition mailed to you (or anyone you want) first-class for 12 months for $48.
$24 goes to postage and handling, $24 goes to keeping the doors open!

Click this link to Subscribe now.