Taco Night on Saturday, November 22nd from 3:00pm until 8:00pm at the Quad City Auto Auction, 4015 - 78th Ave in Milan, Illinois.

This fundraiser will benefit the families of Kaleb Hougland, Danny Debacker and Andy Adams.

Don't miss our delicious food and spectacular raffle prizes.

Project Next Generation: Dream, Design, Deliver - Moviemaking Workshop

Teens and Tweens in grades 5 and up can take part in a moviemaking workshop hosted by the Moline Public Library. This workshop is part of "Project Next Generation: Dream, Design, Deliver," and will introduce students to script writing, filming, and editing. Sessions will take place from 4:00 to 5:30 on December 2 & 9, January 6 & 13, and February 3 & 10, with a special screening of the films on February 24. Attendance at all six sessions is recommended. This program is free and no experience is necessary, but space is limited and registration is required. Bus passes will be available to registered participants.

For more information, or to register for the program, contact Jan LaRoche at jlaroche@molinelibrary.org <mailto:jlaroche@molinelibrary.org>  or by calling 309-524-2470.


TEEN-ucopia

Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4:30

Teens can stop by the Teen Corner of the Moline Public Library on Wednesdays between 2:30 and 4:30 to enjoy a variety of video games, board games, crafts, and other activities. Check out our new Xbox One and make some holiday crafts. No registration required. For more information call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at http://www.molinelibrary.com <http://www.molinelibrary.com/

CASI Joins Area Police Departments and Businesses in Helping Spread Holiday Cheer

Davenport, IA. - At Christmas, all roads lead home.  ~Marjorie Holmes

This popular holiday saying will take on new meaning when Quad City area seniors join local police officers for a guided tour of the best holiday light displays this season.

The 2014 Quad Cities Police Annual Seniors Christmas Lights Tour will take place on Tuesday, December 16.  Boarding for the tour will at CASI, 1035 West Kimberly Rd., Davenport, beginning at 6:15pm.  The tour will conclude at CASI at approximately 8:15pm.  Space is limited and seats must be reserved in advance.  Reservations must be made by Friday, December 5, 2014. To make a reservation, call CASI at 563-386-7477.

Special thanks to Durham School Bus Company for providing transportation for this year's tour. This year's tour is made possible with the assistance of: PLUS 60, River Bend Transit, Kwik Star, Mid-American Energy, Hy-Vee, Midland Corporation, the Davenport Police Association and Union of Professional Police Members.

The Center For Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) was established in 1972 and serves the needs of older adults by providing a variety of events and activities focused on health and wellness, social engagement, lifelong learning, and community involvement.  CASI also provides a senior advocacy program to assist older adults, their families, and caregivers in needs assessment and referral for services.  Jane's Place at CASI is the only adult day services center in Eastern Iowa serving adults with Alzheimer's and dementia.  For more information about the programs and services offered through CASI, visit www.CASISeniors.org or call (563) 386-7477.

Davenport, Iowa:  On Thursday, November 13th, 2014 Quad Cities Interfaith will host its 6th Annual Individual Donor Breakfast from 7:30am to 8:30am in the Rogalski Center Ballroom at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA. This event is free to the public but attendees will be asked to make a financial donation in support the organization.

This one-hour event will highlight QCI's work this year and ask the community for their support. We will be honoring Ms. Judith Morrell, former Director of the Davenport Civil Rights Commission with the 2014 Marvin Mottet Award. This award is named after long time Quad Cities Interfaith leader and co-founder Msgr. Marvin Mottet and is given to a member of the community who has demonstrated a commitment to and worked for social justice in the Quad Cities area.

Also, Reverend Ron Stewart, long time pastor of Broadway Presbyterian Church in Rock Island will be awarded the QCI Presidents Award for his significant contributions to Quad Cities Interfaith and the community in his six years as President.

We will be hearing from Black Hawk College and from a graduate from the Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP). The program designed to increase access to highway construction jobs for minorities, women, and disadvantaged individuals. Through QCI's work this program was delivered to the Quad Cities Area.

About Our Organization:

For 28 years, Quad Cities Interfaith has been uniting people of faith in the work of building relationships, taking collective action and in the transformation of our communities. Whether we work to ensure diversity in the work force or address improvements to neighborhoods, Quad Cities Interfaith is improving the quality of life in our region by developing strong leaders and organizing to ensure a more just QC. Find out more information about our work at qcinterfaith.org or email us at qcinterfaith@gmail.com