The Figge Plaza is alive with musical entertainment, food and drink, and TONS of fine arts and crafts this Mother's Day weekend for the spring Beaux Arts Fair. Whether shopping for yourself or friends and family, you'll find something truly unique at this premier art festival. A ribbon cutting for the hanging of the flower baskets will also take place on Saturday to help ring in Summer!
From brunches and salon discounts to free desserts and museum admission, downtown businesses make it easy to treat Mom this Mother's Day! Check out a list of Mother's Day specials here and make plans to dine with Mom, shop for Mom, and pamper Mom downtown this weekend.
River Roots Live veterans, The Ballroom Thieves, return to the Quad Cities this weekend for a CD release show at River Music Experience. With an opening performance by Busted Chandeliers (and CD release of their own), this show is sure to make your Saturday something special! On Wednesday, the QC Rock Academy and RME host a music clinic with Garrett Goodwin, drummer for country star Carrie Underwood. There's still time to sign up your kids for Rock Camp USA, too!

 The Quad Cities River Bandits have tons of home games for you this week. Support your local baseball team as they take on the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers tonight through Saturday. Can't make it this week? No worries! Cheer them on to a win next week when they face the Beloit Snappers Monday through Thursday.

 Are you seeking that perfect dress for a pageant, wedding, dance, quincinearra, or other special occasion? Look no further than Blush Dress Shoppe in downtown Davenport. Located at 320 Main Street, this new retailer is ready to help find a dress just for you! Be sure to ask about the Blush Princess Party and Blush Dress for Every Girl events while you're there.

 A ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of the Union Arcade Apartments will be held this afternoon at 4 p.m. at 229 Brady Street!  These newly renovated apartments feature 68 market-rate apartments and sit right in the heart of downtown Davenport. Read more about the significance of this project from the QC Times here. Speaking of new apartments, check out the Halligan Lofts during their open house on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The building is located at the corner of 4th & Iowa Streets.

See you downtown!  Click here for more events.
The IOWA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL returns to Middle Amana Park in the heart of the Amana Colonies for its 24th year of history re-enactments and family fun. This year's event runs May 23-24-25th from 11am to 6pm.
For 2015 the entertainment roster will be enhanced with more performers and shows than usual. At the top of the bill is the most popular act from the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. The Fandazzi Fire Circus with elaborate choreography and high-energy music is considered one of the most polished fire dance acts on the national festival circuit. Also new on the roster this year will be the singing and fighting Bawdy Buccaneers from Des Moines and Evangard Improv from Omaha. There will even be an outdoor Renaissance-themed wedding on sunday.
They will be joined by most all of the traditional acts that have been seen at the festival over the recent years. This includes the equestrian spectacle performed by the armored knights of Joust Evolution.
With the expanded grounds allowing for an additional living history realm and combat arena, several other new show groups can be experienced as part of an inter-active outdoor museum experience. In all there will be 21 professional performing troupes offering 55 scheduled shows a day.
Favorite aspects of the regional faire are the many specialty food and drink stalls, the beer garden and wine shop, the fifty artisan craft merchants, various trades and folkways demonstrations, games of skill for all age interests, the more than 100 strolling village characters, and unique presentations designed for children.
Tickets for the Iowa Renaissance Festival & Gathering o'Celts can be had at the entrance gate with adult admission at $10 and kids from 6 to 13 at $6. Children's admission and parking are free.
For directions and area information see www.amanacolonies.com. For event details see www.iowarenfest.com or contact greg@festint.com (641) 357-5177.

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WVIK will be hosting a public open house to celebrate the completion of our capital improvements on Saturday, May 9th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Doris and Victor Day Broadcasting Center, 3808 8th Avenue, Rock Island.

Ellis Kell from River Music Experience will be performing in the parking lot; pulled-pork from the Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ will be available for purchase; a free beer tasting from Great River Brewery will be available; an information tent about upcoming Cuba trip; and all throughout the day you are invited to tour our newly renovated station. Also on display will be vintage cars from Dahl Ford together with the new all-aluminum Ford F150.

Sponsors of the open house are Leo Schubert and Susan Sharar, ALCOA, and Dahl Ford.

Dates:  Saturday September 5 and Sunday September 6

Location:  LeClaire Park, Davenport IA

Gate Opens:  1:00 p.m. each day

Music on two stages from 2:00 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.

4 Free Adult Workshops Each Day, in the Freight House

3 Sessions of BlueSKool for the kids each day

Information on Tickets yet to come!

As of May 1, here are the artists who will perform at the 2015 Mississippi Valley Blues Festival.

More headliners to be announced soon!

  • Alvin "Youngblood" Hart--internationally acclaimed master of country blues, Alvin will also conduct a workshop on guitar styles

  • Corey Harris--a MacArthur Fellow featured in Martin Scorsese's documentary series The Blues, besides his performance Corey will conduct a workshop on the African roots of Delta blues

  • David Berntson--educator from Tulsa who teaches children to play harmonica at BlueSKool

  • Ellis Kell Band--Quad-City favorites, celebrating their 25th year

  • Gaye Adegbalola & the Wild Rutz--a founder of the award-winning acoustic group Saffire the Uppity Blues Women, Gaye is also an educator who specializes in songs made by the sassy original blues divas including Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, Memphis Minnie, and Ida Cox, and she will present a workshop on that

  • Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat--a guitarist from Texas, Jim has toured internationally with Buddy Guy, Johnny Winter, and most recently George Thorogood

  • The Kinsey Report--sons of the late Chicago legend "Big Daddy" Kinsey, brothers Kenny, Ralph, and Donald (previously known as one of Bob Marley's Wailers) present a rock mixture of old and new blues

  • Mike Zito & the Wheel-- a guitarist from St. Louis, Mike is also co-founder of the Royal Southern Brotherhood, and the Wheel's Jimmy Carpenter will present a workshop on saxophone.

  • Tweed Funk--this sextet from Wisconsin performs soul-blues with a horn section

Winter Blues AllStars--a team of the best kids from the River Music Experience's Winter Blues educational program

Big news for the Quad Cities, the 21st Annual Rally on the River QC is bringing the Sons of Anarchy to Centennial Park on June 19th. Tommy Flanagan, who played Chibs on the popular television show, and David Labrava, Happy, will be at the Rally on the River Friday afternoon for a Q&A and an autograph signing. Come to the event Friday for your chance to meet them or sign up for your chance to win a VIP experience at their presenting sponsor, Weiblers Harley Davidson in Davenport.

Also announced this morning on the Dwyer & Michaels morning show, Tom Keifer, of Cinderella, will be taking the main stage at 9:30pm that night. "A gritty, bluesy, (rocker) with enough genuine swagger to draw comparisons to Mick Jagger." Rolling Stone Magazine

Thursday June 18th 5pm to close

Friday June 19th noon to close

Saturday June 20th 10am to close

Biker's admission will be free all day Thursday, and up until 5pm on Friday and Saturday.

A limited number of VIP packages are also available and we have released them at the lowest prices ever on our new website at rallyontheriverqc.com

Also General Admission Tickets are available in advance for the first time ever this year.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

A Simpler Time - Old and New - Furniture and More Owner, Tammy Allen (formerly Primitive Cottage) 510 N. Cody Road, LeClaire.  Hrs: Monday -Closed, Tues & Thur -10-2, Wed.-Fri -Sat -10-5, Sunday 12-4. 563-289-1223

Kitzman Chiropractic and Acupuncture - Dr. Jay Kitzman - 1101 Canal Shore Dr., LeClaire. Dedicated to helping people regain and maintain control of their health through a holistic approach. 563-289-2166 http://www.kitzmanwellnesscenter.com/

Foxtail Hair Lounge - Owner, Holly Kitzman -1101 Canal Shore Dr., LeClaire. We believe in giving our customers the utmost care all the way down to smallest details. Services for men, women and children including haircare, facials and more. 563-289-2441 http://www.foxtailhairlounge.com/

CHAMBER NEWSLETTER

The June 2015 Chamber Newsletter will soon be in production to be delivered to Every Business and Home within the 52753 zipcode area!! Advertising rates remain: 1/8 page: $75; ¼ page: $100; ½ page: $125; full page: $250. If you commit to all 4 quarterly issues, receive a 10% discount off each ad! Ads can be modified per issue. Just send your ad information to LeClaireChamber@gmail.com and we will forward it on to House of Print for you. No cost assistance in developing an advertisement is available through House of Print. If you would rather work with House of Print directly, send your ad to HouseofPrint@mchsi.com, and please copy LeClaireChamber@gmail.com Deadline Wednesday, May 13th, 5:00 p.m. Chamber Members - Get the word out about your business or events and be ready for SUMMER!

 

CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENT

May 12th - Go Fish Marina Bar & Grill 5:30-7p.m. Everyone Welcome!

 

CALENDAR

May 1st - First Friday in LeClaire - 5-8p.m.

Antique Archaeology open until 6pm

Artswork open until 7pm

Aunt Hattie's is open late

Blue Iguana starts their Cinco de Mayo celebration early

Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits - Live music by Brad Brenny starting at 7:30pm

Grasshoppers will be open late

Isabel Bloom open until 7pm

Jones St Java House open until 7pm

Kernel Cody's Popcorn Shoppe open until 8pm

LeClaire Olive Oil Co. open until 8pm with oil/vinegar/dip sampling and more

Mississippi River Distilling Co. - Fun food and cocktail sampling and the second release of "Boetje's Bourbon Barrel Aged Mustard" and FREE pint glass with spirit purchase.

Razzleberries open late debuting recycled outdoor furniture made from old oil cans from Australia, new artwork by LeClaire artist, and ukuleles upcycled and handcrafted from cookie tins by local music lover.

Unique Recycled Creations open until 7pm with goodies

Urban Classic Home open until 7pm

Wide River Winery Tasting Room open until 7pm featuring samples of Buffalo chicken bites with Ms. D'Meanor White and Spring Fever

Restaurant specials, and many shops open late!

May 1st-5th - Blue Iguana - Cinco De Mayo Celebration Drink specials, live music!

Friday, May 1 - Salsa night with DJ Flacko and a new Drink Feature!

Saturday, May 2 - We bring back DJ Flacko to spin for Sangria Saturday!

Sunday, May 3rd - Kids Day! Bring the whole family out to enjoy Balloon Artists, Face Painting, a Piñata and more!

Monday, May 4 - Sit outside on our patio and enjoy the musical stylings of Jordan Danielson!

Tuesday, May 5 -(CINCO DE MAYO) enjoy the mariachi music of Trio de Colores!

May 1st-2nd - LeClaire Community Library's Annual Book Sale in the Community Room.

Now through May 21st - The LeClaire Community Library was selected as one of the locations around the Quad Cities to host one of the cellos for the Quad Cities Symphony Orchestra's 100 Years - 100 Cellos to celebrate the Symphony's 100th anniversary and world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma performing with the QCSO on May 14. Each cello is uniquely decorated by artists or organizations and will be displayed throughout the Quad Cities mid-April to mid-May. The Library Community Library is the only public place that will be hosting one of these cellos in the City of LeClaire.

May 2nd - Bierstube will be at the Leclaire's Farmers Market- Check out our booth & enjoy our sausage samples. Take home a LB of our sausages for only $5.50!

May 4th - Kris and John Kay, owners of Go Fish Marina Bar & Grill, will host "Coffee and Conversation" at the Princeton Community Center 8 - 10 A.M.  The Princeton Community Center Board welcomes individuals or businesses to host the monthly free coffee and open house.  Kris and John celebrated their second anniversary of ownership in April.  Everyone is welcome to enjoy a morning of good fellowship.

May 8th - Trivia Night Fundraiser at Snow Lodge 44 113 S. Cody Rd. 6p.m. Venture Crew 212, a youth organization for 14-21 year olds based in LeClaire, is raising money for a mission trip to Lima, Peru to build houses for families who live in poverty surrounding this South American Mecca. Please join them for a General Knowledge but with a Hippie themed costume contest - just for the fun of it! There will be a silent auction, raffles, and door prizes. Snacks will be available for purchase, but you can bring your own, too. Doors open at 6pm; trivia starts at 6:30pm. $10 per person; 8 people per table. Please reserve your table today: Emily@hammersofiowa.com or crousefamily@windstream.net or 563-940-8923.

May 8th - Bierstube - Karaoke 9pm-1am. Special Late Night Menu until 1a.m.!

May 9th - If you pre-ordered plants from The First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire,you can pick them up from 7:30-11:30 am. Plant Sale and Bake Sale, including egg rolls and chicken-fried rice. 7;30-11:30 am. 200 South 12th Street. Join us as we worship on Sunday, at 10 am!

May 10th - For Mother's Day - Isabel Bloom's new Garden Bloom Flowers! Available in pink, purple, green, turquoise and yellow! Or surprise Mom with their Angel with Roses or Bella - new designs that make a perfect addition to any home, patio or garden!

May 10th- Bierstube Mother's Day Brunch 7am- 1pm. Lunch menu at 11am. Adults (13+)- $13.95. 6-12 years old- $7.95. Kids 5 and under FREE. Bottomless mimosas available for $8 during breakfast!

 

May 10th - The Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits Mother's Day Brunch - 10am & 12:30pm seating. Three courses for $35 per person. Call 563-289-4156 for reservations.

 

May 10th - Steventon's - Mother's Day Brunch 10am.m-2p.m Please for reservations; 563-289-3600.

May 11th - 6 Week Outdoor Bootcamp at El Rio! Unlimited sessions throughout the week with a variety of workout formats starting May 11th.  Pre & Post assessments and pictures included. $49 for members and $99 for non-members.  Call or stop in and schedule with Lisa at "El Rio Spa & Wellness". 1000 Stagecoach Trail, 563-289-1344.

May 12th - Chamber Networking Event - Go Fish Marina Bar & Grill 5:30-7p.m. Everyone Welcome!

May 16th - Registration open for the 2015 LIVEFIT WITH LUPUS Race & Festival www.livefitwithlupus.org/ Click on 'Register Now' and select between the 1/2 Marathon, the new 10k race, the 5k or the Kids 1 Mile Fun Run! Sign up now to get the early bird rates.

May 16th - Trivia Night at the LeClaire Civic Center 127 S. Cody Road. Doors open at 6:30pm; Trivia starts at 7pm. 8-person teams; $10 per person. Everyone will be entered into a drawing for door prizes. Mulligans are 10 for $10. Each team may bring its own snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks. Proceeds to benefit the LeClaire 4H Clovers. Call Debbie at 563-349-4403 or email Smith5Grand@gmail.com to reserve a table.

May 16th - Sketch & Improv Comedy Show - Princeton Community Center - 7:30p.m. Adult humor - ages 18+ only. Pre-Party and Post-Party at Go Fish Marina Bar & Grill. Tickets $20 online www.princtonplayers.org

May 18th - Economic Development Meeting City Hall 8:00a.m.

May 22nd - Bierstube Karaoke 9pm-1am. Special Late Night Menu until 1a.m.!

May 26th - An Afternoon of Euchre at the Princeton Community Center. Meet at 11:30 to order lunch from Go Fish! or just arrive by 12:45 for Euchre. Coffee and dessert provided. We play until 3:00p.m.  Bonnie Sparks-Gray 563-332-5951 for more information. Sponsored by Zion Lutheran Church and others.

SAVE THE DATE

 

June 5th - First Friday in LeClaire - 5-8p.m.

 

June 5th-6th - City Wide Garage Sales

Go to http://www.visitleclaire.com/garage_sale_signup.html by May 22 to list your garage sale. Garage Sale Guides will be available online at www.visitleclaire.com, at the LeClaire Information Center (122 N. Cody Road), LeClaire Community Library, and LeClaire City Hall by May 31st.

June 13th - Kid Picker's Flea Market More information to come. Rain date is June 14.

 

June 13th-21st - Buffalo Bill Museum is participating in Quad Cities' Museum Week. www.qcmuseumweek.com 199 N. Front Street, LeClaire, www.buffalobillmuseumleclaire.com Phone 563-289-5580.

 

June 12th - Bierstube - Karaoke 9pm-1am. Special Late Night Menu until 1a.m.!

June 20th - All You Need Is Love Music Festival LeClaire Pavilion and several downtown businesses - Live Music and more!

June 21st - Bierstube Father's Day Brunch 7am- 1pm. Lunch menu at 11am

Adults (13+)- $13.95.  6-12 years old- $7.95. Kids 5 and under FREE

Bottomless mimosas available for $8 during breakfast!

June 26th - Bierstube - Karaoke 9pm-1am Special Late Night Menu until 1a.m.!

 

June 27th - French Market Day

 

FYI

 

Jones St. Java House has fresh, tasty wraps for lunch in addition to morning pastries, coffee, tea, and other beverages.

Go Fish Marina Bar & Grill Summer Dinner Specials have started! Monday: Burger Baskets Tuesday: Tacos - Wednesday: 50 cent Wings - Thursday: BBQ Ribs - All day Sunday: Jumbo Peel 'n Eat Shrimp

Princeton Community Center The fourth Wednesday of each month through October we will have An Afternoon of Euchre beginning around 12:30 p.m.  Anyone interested in lunch can meet at 11:30 a.m. and we will order from Go Fish (lunch is on their own) and have it delivered to the Center with Euchre to start after that. Zion Lutheran co-sponsors the event.  There will be coffee and dessert included.  There will be no fee to play, just enjoy a fun afternoon near the Mississippi.

 

Faithful Pilot - April, May, June, July, and August

Mondays - Half Priced Martini's

Tuesdays - Tequila Tuesday $5.00 unique, and interesting tequila cocktails for $5.00

Wednesday - Half Priced Bottle of Wine Night

Thursday - $1.00 Oysters & Buckets of Beer on the patio

Saturday - Saturday Brunch 11-2 - yes Brunch is back at The Pilot on Saturdays!

Sunday - reserved for wine tastings and private events.

Join Crane & Pelican Café every Thursday evening from 5-9pm for Sliders & Suds. For $10, you get three gourmet sliders with their house made chips, and for $5 you get three 8 oz. sample pours of beer!

The Ascentra Credit Union Foundation will host its first fundraising event with the Inaugural Paul Lensmeyer Golf Outing on Sept. 28, 2015 at the Rock Island Arsenal Golf Club. The event will include a four-person scramble, box lunch and awards reception following the golf outing. Register now by visiting following the golf outing link on the foundation website located at www.ascentra.org/foundation.  Following the link, people can register to golf and companies may also partake in special sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, please contact Event Coordinator Ally Herr at 563-344-2279 or email mktg@ascentra.org.

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. Board Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month, 8a.m. at LeClaire City Hall.

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

 

First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire Wednesday evening program: Halftime! For kids, 5-11 years old. It's half way through the week - and it's a time of fun for the kids. We meet from 5:30-7pm, every Wednesday - there is school, through May 6. We serve dinner, play games, have a lesson and a craft. Have your child join us for a week or two to see what we are doing. We are located across from Bridgeview Elementary School, at 200 South 12th street. For more information, call Pastor Melody at 563-381-7777.

Pick up the new 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

 

Riverview Apartment for Rent - Downtown LeClaire. One Bedroom. $1250/month. Call 563-940-3742 for more information.

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!

May 16th - Cars & Coffee - LeClaire Levee

June 5th-6th - City Wide Garage Sales

June 13th - Kid Picker's Flea Market (rain date, June 14th)

June 27th - French Market Day

Tug Fest - August 13-15

CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENTS - EVERYONE WELCOME!

May 12th - Go Fish - Evening - 5:30-7p.m.

June 9th - Big Dave and Holly's - Lunch - noon

July 14th - Blue Iguana - Lunch - noon

Community mental health professional offers insight into healthy aging

DAVENPORT, IA (April 29, 2015) - Senior Star at Elmore Place invites Quad City seniors and their families to the presentation, Healthy Minds for Seniors, at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 11 at 4502 Elmore Avenue, Davenport.

Led by guest speaker Alex Hogg, a licensed independent social worker with Family Resources, the informal presentation will address the signs of depression, anxiety, grief and compassion fatigue and how to recognize their differences.  In addition, Hogg will discuss therapy as a treatment option.

According to the National Institute on Aging's website, an estimated two million Americans age 65 or older suffer from major depression, and another five million suffer from less severe forms of the illness ... yet, depression is a widely under recognized and under treated medical illness.  Depression can, and should, be treated when it occurs with other illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer and Parkinson's disease, since untreated depression may delay recovery from or worsen the outcome of these other illnesses.

"Senior Star continues to present discussions with industry professionals to offer Quad Cities friends and neighbors access to information that they otherwise might not discover from their own research online," said Marc Strohschein, executive director of Senior Star at Elmore Place.  "We encourage all senior adults and their family members to join us for this vital discussion."

Light refreshments will be served.  An RSVP is requested no later than May 8 by calling 563.484.5114.

For more information about Senior Star at Elmore Place or to schedule a tour, call 563.484.5114 or visit the website at www.seniorstar.com.

 

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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Rock Island, IL: Learn about the role of Davenport's Credit Island in local and national history, and its recent rejuvenation, with a free history presentation at 6:00 pm on Thursday, May 14 at the Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street,. Rock Island.

Davenport Parks and Recreation Director Scott Hock will discuss the history of one of Davenport's oldest and most iconic public spaces, including its recognition as an official War of 1812 battleground site and the rebuilding of the historic 1923 Credit Island Lodge.

In the past year, the City of Davenport dedicated both the new lodge and a monument to recognize the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Credit Island. One of very few battles on the Upper Mississippi, the Credit Island conflict marked one of the last (and unsuccessful) efforts by the Americans to wrest control of the Upper Mississippi from the British. It's also significant for the heavy involvement of the 800 to 1,200 Native Americans, including Black Hawk, who fought alongside a handful of British soldiers. The British side far out-numbered the 334 Americans led by future president Zachary Taylor.

Hock will discuss more about the battle's significance and its affect on British/Native American relations, as well as talking about the more recent history of the Credit Island Lodge. The Lodge was built in 1923 and almost completely destroyed by flood and fire in May 2013. Hock will talk about the rebuilding and rejuvenation project, which was funded with about $1.5 million in insurance money. Hock will be joined by Nate Brown, president of the Friends of Credit Island, who will also discuss the role of his group in supporting improvements to the park.

The program is free and open to the public. For more information about Rock Island Library 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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Founded in 1872, the Rock Island Public Library provides resources to enhance personal achievement and stimulate through the Main, 30/31 and Southwest Branches, community outreach efforts, and online opportunities.

All of the volunteers and staff at the Bettendorf Discovery Shop are hoping that you will be able to join us Monday, May 4th for our Garden event.  We are all ready to welcome a long awaited spring by filling the shop with a variety of beautiful spring things that have been donated over the last year.

The store will be bursting with lovely items for your home and garden.  Plants & flowers for inside and outside, pictures, dishes, yard decorations, an adorable collection of frogs of every size, the list goes on and on.  We will also have lots of beautiful flowered clothing and accessories to brighten your day.  There will be a lot of great things to see, so we hope that you can stop by and take part in the fun!

The Discovery Shop is an upscale resale shop that is celebrating 27 years of successful fundraising in Bettendorf.  Thanks to the generosity of the community, the Discovery Shop raises money by selling gently used items donated by individual donors and local businesses.  Helping to make the shop such a success is the staff of wonderful volunteers that donate their time, if you are interested in joining our volunteer team we are always happy to have extra hands to help.   All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society for cancer research, education, patient services and advocacy.

Donations needed and welcomed anytime the shop is open and a tax receipt is always available.  Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 5 pm., Thursday from 10 am to 7 pm. and Saturday from10 am to 4 pm.

We are thankful for all the wonderful donations and excited to have this fun event for our customers.

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