It's the running o' the green at the annual CASI St. Patrick's Day Races on Saturday, March 15, starting at the River Music Experience, 129 Main St. in downtown Davenport, Iowa, with a 1 mile family fun run/walk and a 5K race beginning at 9 am.

You'll be done with the run in plenty of time to see the annual Grand Parade on Saturday with floats, bands, and family clans. The parade starts at 11:30 a.m. in downtown Rock Island, Ill. The parade proceeds through Rock Island to the Centennial Bridge, and then crosses the bridge over the Mississippi River and marches into downtown Davenport, Iowa.

Immediately following the parade, a Post Parade Bash is held at the RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St. in downtown Davenport from 1-4:30 p.m. Entry to the Post Parade Bash is by membership, with $15 memberships available at the door. The Bash includes food, drink, and entertainment.

There is a free Kid's Craft Day at the John Deere Pavilion in downtown Moline on Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. John Deere Pavilion celebrates the American heartland from the first horse-drawn plow to the latest modern-day combines and tractors that people can climb on and sit in the cab. The whole family can enjoy interactive, hands-on computer displays.

CSI: The Experience opens March 1 at the Putnam Museum, 1717 West 12th Street in Davenport, Iowa. This traveling exhibit immerses guests in hands-on science while leading them through the challenge of solving a crime featuring guidance from the CBS show's characters. Through hands-on activities with real equipment, as well as multi-media presentations, guests will understand different science fields' role in cracking crimes. Exhibition hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 Noon to 5 p.m.

The Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa, takes you into the beautiful world of glass blowing and glass sculpture with four exhibits including: Kids Design Glass with kid's mythical monsters come to life in glass sculptures; Katja Loher: Videoplanet - Orchestra where videos are projected on suspended weather balloons and glass bubbles; Landscape, a floor-to-ceiling landscape created of glass; and Roman Glass Works showcasing the art of ancient Roman glassblowing.

The Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive in Bettendorf, Iowa, completed its final phase of its new permanent exhibit galleries. The ThinkShop is a place where families and children use real tools in a supervised setting to build one-of-a-kind inventions in a highly-interactive, hands-on space. Through the use of real building materials and recycled components, kids can bring ideas to life.

You'll feel a spring in your step as you walk through over 20,000 square feet of blooming flowers, dazzling ponds, waterfalls, and hundreds of garden-related displays by the area's landscape architects and garden designers. Attend seminars by Melinda Myers during the Flower and Garden Show at the QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Ave. in Rock Island, Illinois.

Even if the flowers aren't quite blooming outside, you can get a taste of spring at these Quad Cities indoor gardens. The Quad City Botanical Center's impressive 70-feet tall skylight peak in the Sun Garden conservatory offers a breathtaking tropical paradise with hundreds of jungle sized palm trees and exotic tropical plants and flowers in a year-round garden, located at 2525 4th Ave. in Rock Island, Illinois.

The Vander Veer Botanical Park is famous for its numerous floral shows and tropical plants, a tradition of over 100 years. Going on in March is the Spring Floral Show. They're located at 215 W. Central Park in Davenport, Iowa.

Join us Thursday, February 27th for a special showing of

Titans Of The Ice Age 3D

and a one-time chance to meet producer Don Kempf

Show times are 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. followed by a Q & A session with Don after each show.

Tickets: $8.50/adults - $7.50/Seniors/Students/Military - $6.50/Youth
Putnam members receive $1 off listed prices
Purchase tickets by clicking here or call (563) 324-1933.
The Putnam Museum, 1717 West 12th St, Davenport, Iowa
IA/IL QUAD-CITIES - Heather Roberts, Executive Director of MRA - The Management Association, Iowa/Western Illinois Division, has an incredible life lesson to share about complacency. She will be sharing that story with the community at her presentation, "Complacency Kills - Don't Let It Happen to You," hosted by the Idea Lab, a division of Results Marketing. The Idea Lab is dedicated to providing the Quad Cities area with unique learning opportunities.
Complacency Kills - Don't Let It Happen To You will be held as a Lunch & Learn presentation from 12 to 1 p.m., Feb. 21, at DHCU Corporate Headquarters, 1900 52nd Street, Moline, IL (just south of South Park Mall). Admission is $15 and the event will include a Chick-fil-A meal. Registration is required.
The Moment of Complacency that Changed Her Life

Have you ever taken a situation for granted ... and your complacency ended up causing more problems than you could have ever realized? Heather did just that when she was preparing for a parachute jump. It was something she had done many times before, so she did not pay full attention to her preparations. That complacency lead to a terrifying accident that caused severe injuries. Surgery and intensive therapy have restored her to a productive life, but her ordeal is not over: she experiences daily pain and is still receiving treatment.
"Heather learned the hard way that complacency can create an unexpected array of problems," said Todd Ashby, Managing Partner of Results Marketing. "She is sharing her story to help others to avoid the negative results of complacency. She will also discuss complacency creep, its effects and tips on how you can combat it, to create the perfect environment for success to thrive."
At her presentation, Heather will discuss strategies for overcoming complacency. She will also talk about personal strategies she used to overcome her physical limitations and mental discomfort, and become passionate about life again. "This is a truly powerful, important presentation that people will not want to miss," Ashby said.
For more information or to register, please call Les Flesher at 563-322-2065 or email Les@resultsimc.com. Feel free to follow the Idea Lab on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Idealabqc.
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Heather Roberts Bio

The life path that led Heather Roberts to becoming Executive Director of MRA - The Management Association, Iowa/Western Illinois Division, includes proven proficiency in coordinating public/private partnerships, community outreach, marketing, and legislative outreach. Heather has worked closely with Chambers of Commerce, Small Business Development Centers, and other business and economic development groups, gaining sharp business acumen through work experience as a Business Development Coordinator.
Throughout her career, Heather has developed a high competency to achieve successful, complex project coordination serving multiple stakeholders with varied interests, and has been selected for a lifetime appointment as an Edgar Fellow for the Illinois Institute of Government & Public Affairs, in partnership with the University of Illinois-Champaign/Urbana. The fellowship develops leadership and governing capacity within the State of Illinois.
Education
? Heather graduated Summa Cum Laude with bachelor degrees in Management and Organizational Behavior, both from the College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN.
? She also holds the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk from the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Clerk's Institute.
Professional and Community Activities
? Serves on the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities.

? Participates on committees as a member of the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce and Rock Island Advanced Technical & Sustainability Consortium.
? Member, Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
? Member, Moline Rotary.
At The Rock, 302-1st Coal Valley, IL
Saturday, March 8, 2014
7:00P.M.; Doors Open at 6:00P.M.

$10:00 per person, tables of no more than 8

Bring your own snacks, but beverages must be purchased on site.

Cash prizes for top three winning tables. Raffles, 50/50, Silent Auction, Heads or Tails, will be included during the evening.

For more information or to reserve your table, contact judyh628@gmail.com

Payments can be mailed to BSLC, P.O. Box 1602, Bettendorf, IA 52722, or pay at the event.

Don't miss out on the fun!

Proceeds will go to support area literacy providers through our grant program. We are a 501c3 organization.

Our Mission:  To lead the challenge to overcome illiteracy in all its forms through advocacy, education, awareness and empowerment.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday 02/14/2014

The LeClaire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Award Winners for 2013, honored at the Annual Awards Dinner, February 1, 2014 at Davenport County Club:

Volunteer of the Year - Barry Long

Event of the Year - Iowa Tug Fest

Business Member of the Year - Mississippi River Distilling Company and Snap Fitness

Edward B. deSilva Leadership Award - Ryan Burchett and Terri Applegate

Pineapple Award for Outstanding Customer Service - Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium

Congratulations to all the Award Winners for 2013!!

We are also pleased to introduce the Chamber Board of Directors for 2014:

President - Mike Clingingsmith, PV Community Schools

Vice-President - Melody Oltmann, LeClaire First Presbyterian Church

Secretary - Dr. Crystal Buesing, Dr. Crystal's Chiropractic Care

Treasurer - Andrew Arndt, Arndt Chiropractic Center, Inc.

Board Members:

KV Dahl - Dahl Ford Davenport

Dayle Hall - Moline Dispatch Publishing Co.

Jim Huiskamp - Blackhawk Bank and Trust

Debbie Mulvania - First Central State Bank

Vern Spring - Retired LeClaire Mayor

Time to Renew your LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Membership or Join for 2014! Go to www.leclairechamber.com to renew or join, or see the attached form to complete and return. Deadline to renew was February 1, 2014, so get your membership in! We will soon be adding new and renewed members, updating our Member Directory for the chamber website, the LeClaire Ap and the March Newsletter, and we want you on that list! Thank you for your membership!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Murfs Turf Derek Murphy, Owner. 23068 277th Ave., LeClaire, IA 52753 Rough and finish grading, sod and hydro-seeding, erosion control, landscaping, snow removal, light to medium dirt moving. 563-940-1501- murfsturf@windstream.net

Barb Arland-Fye - Individual Membership - Welcome, Barb!

CALENDAR

 

February 14th - LeClaire Community Library - Open Board Gaming School's out on Feb. 14th, so head over to the library to play all your favorite board games. This all-ages program is from 1-3pm.

 

February 14th - Crane and Pelican Valentine's Day Dinner - 3 seatings, 5pm - 7pm - 9pm $100 per couple. Call for Reservations: 563-289-8774

 

February 14th - Faithful Pilot Valentine's Day Dinner - currently booked up - 2 seatings, 6 and 8:30 p.m.  $60 per person, $35 wine pairing. No coupons or discounts.

 

February 14th - Go Fish Marina Bar and Grill - Cupid Can Kiss My (__) Party! 7 p.m. Drink specials and lots of fun!

 

February 15th - Go Fish Marina Bar and Grill - Love Party 7 p.m. - $15 Dinner Special. 10 oz. Smoked Prime Rib Dinner - includes mini-bakers and sautéed vegetables. Free bottle of Champagne with purchase of 2 Prime Rib Dinners! Drink Special - Chocolate Lovers Margarita! Live music by Chuck Murphy, 7-11 p.m.

 

February 15th - Faithful Pilot - 4 Course Menu $60.00 - no coupons or discounts. Seating available at 6:00 & 8:30 p.m.

 

February 17th - Buffalo Bill Museum Cleaning Day as in "tackle the last of the construction dust, move some exhibits, and make it sparkle!"  9am - 4pm   If you have a little time to spare, want to join a fun work crew, enjoy refreshments, and see what's new up close, Join us! You don't have to be current member, current volunteer, or even let us know you're coming - just stop in!!

 

February 19th - Charles Schwab - ETF's Explained Want to fill gaps in your portfolio? Discover how exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can help. 2:00pm. Charles Schwab, Eric Johannes, 5345 Elmore Avenue #300, Davenport, IA 52807. Please R.S.V.P 563-275-3663

 

February 20th - LeClaire Community Library - Elephant and Piggy Party! Celebrate Mo Willems lovable characters with themed crafts and activities from 4-5pm. This program is best for grades Pre-K to 2nd.

 

February 20th - Faithful Pilot Last seating at 6:30 then closed for a private event.

 

February 22nd - Trivia at LeClaire Civic Center to benefit LeClaire Little League. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and Trivia will start at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 per person, 8 people per table maximum. You don't have to be a genius! To reserve a table, call Vicky, 563-639-4611.

 

February 18th - Bunco at The LeClaire Civic Club 10am -12noon.  $2/person, no reservation required.  Coffee provided; soda $1.  Please bring a snack food to share.  Call 563-289-4458 for more information.

 

February 23rd - Buffalo Bill's Birthday Party! The Buffalo Bill Museum in LeClaire invites the public to celebrate William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody's birthday from noon - 4 p.m. Born in LeClaire, IA on February 26th, 1846, he was a frontiersman, US Army Scout, and later a celebrity touring throughout the world with his "Wild West Congress." He remains a favorite among generations, world-wide. Free admission, light refreshments, children's activities, and a visit from "Buffalo Bill" himself! No RSVP required!

 

February 23rd - Faithful Pilot Wine Tasting $15.00 3:00-5:00p.m

 

February 26th - Faithful Pilot - VINO VASO $40.00 per wine glass, includes, paint, wine glass (which you take home), one glass of free wine, and cheese, fruit and cracker tray.  Make reservations on Vino Vaso's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/

 

February 27th - LeClaire Community Library - Spy Club Are you a master of disguise? Can you decode secret messages or enter a room undetected? Join us Feb. 27th from 4-5pm to sharpen you spy skills and learn some new tricks. This program is recommended for grades 3rd-5th.

 

February 28th through March1st - Buffalo Bill Museum Fundraiser YOUNKER'S Community Days 2014 Returns with more savings in the valuable coupon books! Available through the Buffalo Bill Museum (or online at www.communitydayevent.com). Each $5 booklet contains over $500 in coupon-savings, including a$10 coupon to use on an item of $10 or more; a shopping pass to save up to 25% off, shop online or at your local store; a30% off Early Bird Coupon valid BOTH DAYS until 1pm; and lots more!  To purchase a booklet, visit the Buffalo Bill Museum by March 1st!  Every $5 booklet purchased results in a $5 contribution to the museum, too! We appreciate your support!

 

February 28th - LeClaire Community Library - LEGO Club See what building challenge is in store for you on Friday, Feb. 28th from 3:30-4:30pm. This program meets the last Friday of every month and is recommended for ages 7 & up.

 

Save the Date

March 1st - Pub Rock Bingo!  Fund Raiser for Freedom Rock, Coming to LeClaire as the Chosen Site for Scott County!! Event will be hosted by Cody Tucker of B100! Songs will be played and you identify the songs on bingo cards for prizes! Come dressed as your favorite rock star to win the Best Costume Prize! Purchase raffle tickets to win BIG prizes, including a $250 Harley Davidson Watch from Wieblers, or win big with our 50/50 raffle! Other prizes donated by Steventon's, Faithful Pilot, Blue Iguana and more! Food and concessions will be available for purchase - BYOB. Freedom Rock t-shirts $10. LeClaire Rec Center, 429 N. 3rd St., LeClaire, IA.  Doors open at 6p.m., event starts 7p.m. Space is limited and tickets are going fast! Go to Facebook: Freedom Rock Tour - Scott County Iowa or http://www.pubrockbingo.com/product-category/non-profit-events/freedom-rock-tour-scott-county-iowa/ for tickets and more information.

 

March 3rd - Penny Molumby, Style with PM Interiors, will be on Paula Sands Live! 3pm. During her segment, she will be talking about her March 8th shade repair class. She will also be demonstrating how viewers can recycle broken shade material and create exciting Spring Decor.

 

March 7th - Buffalo BIll Museum Grand Opening & Ribbon-Cutting 5 p.m. Come celebrate the museum's expanded facility during an Open House (4-7pm) and the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce's Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at 5pm.  It will be a great start of "First Friday" in LeClaire!

 

March 7th - First Friday in LeClaire - 5-8pm

 

March 8th - Style with PM Interiors - Hunter Douglas Honeycomb Cellular Shade Repair Class The class will consist of learning how to remove a shades from the window, disassembling, restringing, and reassembling the cellular shade. The class will be held at:  Style with PM Interiors, 1293 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire, Iowa, 2:30-4:00pm.  Fee - $15.00. Class size is limited. For Reservations call 563-289-2330.

 

March 8th - LeClaire Recreation Family Night 4:00-6:30pm, $2 per person, 3 and under free. Concessions available. Open gym. Movie "ET" starts at 5 p.m. www.leclairereccenter.com

 

FYI

Join Celebration Belle for our 2014 Cruising Season beginning April 2nd - October 31st. Make reservations online at www.celebrationbelle.com or by calling 1-800-297-0034

Faithful Pilot Café Lunches Wednesday-Saturday 12-2 - Sammie of the Day, House made Soups, Salads, and Pasta!

Riverbend Signworks' most recent UPDATER was published this week.  This issue is related to branding.  It's also available on-line for a limited time here: http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alert--Brand-Improvement---it-can-be-simple.html?soid=1111968629442&aid=JiioarTN3rM

Winter Hours for the LeClaire Information Center Noon-3 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday. May be closed some days for inclement weather.

 

LeClaire Information Center Volunteers Needed! Please share your knowledge and love of LeClaire with our visitors! Contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963 to volunteer. The winter shifts are 1½ - 3 hours. You will be trained, and it is fun!

 

Commercial Space Available for Rent - 118 N. Cody Rd. Call 563-289-2525.

Commercial Property Available - 1295 and 1297 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire, Iowa. There are two in-line units available consisting of 2,160 sq. ft. each or 4,320 sq. ft. combined and suitable for either retail or office user. The location provides plenty of parking just off Highway 67/Cody Road with an overview of the Great River Road. It has excellent visibility with an elevated monument sign, and is located close to the first Iowa exit on I-80. Current co-tenants include Slagle Foods, Subway, First Central State Bank, and Style with PM Interiors. Please call: Mike Burke - Mel Foster Co. mburke@melforsterco.com, Mobile: 563-349-2705, Direct: 563-823-5272

Commercial Space for Rent - 204 Jones St. - Call 563-370-2386 for more information. Will show by appointment. Commercially zoned only. Lease with option to purchase.

Park Run Apartments/Newbury Living complex - 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms Available - 1701 Iowa Drive, LeClaire, Iowa 52753. Washer & dryers in every unit along with all other appliances.  Each apartment has either a balcony or a patio.  Considerable storage in each 1 BR, 2 BR or 3 BR unit. Call (563) 289-5159 for a tour and more information today!

Do you have Residential or Commercial property available? If you own residential rental property or commercial property that is available for lease or sale in the greater LeClaire region, 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. As a service to the community, we would like to have the information available so we can share the most up-to-date information on our website!
Visit the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce website www.leclairechamber.com and see us on Facebook!

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire Meals for Seniors at the church every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12 noon. Good food and a time to visit with others. Please call 563-289-3646 and make a reservation 2 days in advance.

 

LeClaire Events Coming Up!

April 5-6 - Girls Getaway Weekend

May 2-3 - French Market Days

May 3-4 - LeClaire Community Library Book Sale

June 7-8 - City Wide Garage Sales

 

LeClaire Community Library Events:

Children's Events:

Storytime Hours: Every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm & Friday morning at 10:30am.

Just for Teens:

Service Hours: Looking for new opportunities to complete your service hour requirements? The library could always use some help! Students are invited to stop by the library as their schedule allows?no advance appointment is required?and we will put them to work!  We try and be as flexible as possible?student volunteers can stay as long or as little as they are able to or comfortable with.

TAG: In March, the library will be starting up our very first Teen Advisory Group (TAG)! Join us for our first meeting on March 20th, from 4-5pm to learn how YOU can help the library staff develop services for young adults. By attending you can earn credit towards your services hours, and we serve snacks!

Events for Adults:

LeClaire Writer's Group: every 2nd Saturday of each month from 10am-12pm. Join us in the fireplace room for peer review, to discuss writing, and meet other local authors!

Adult Book Discussion Group: For the month of February, we'll be reading The Rosie Project by Graeme Simison. We'll meet on Wednesday, Feb. 26th at 6:30 in the fireplace room to discuss. To see the rest of the Book Club picks for 2014, visit the Adult Events tab on our website here: http://www.leclaire.lib.ia.us/adultservices/programs

 

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Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Presents Martin Castro as Part of Multicultural Speaker Series

IA/IL QUAD-CITIES - Martin Castro, President and CEO of Castro Synergies, LLC, will speak on "Achieving the American Dream for Latinos in the U.S.: Educational, Entrepreneurial & Electoral Empowerment" as part of the Multicultural Speaker Series of the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GQCHCC).

The presentation will be held 7:45 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the MetroLINK Centre Station, 1200 River Drive, Moline, IL. Admittance for the event, which includes breakfast, is $20 for non-members, $15 for GQCHCC members, and $10 for students. To find out more or to register for the event, visit www.gqchcc.com/Speaker_Series or call (309) 797-8650.

The Multicultural Speaker Series provides an opportunity for attendees to enhance cultural awareness, fulfill diversity education needs, increase integration into the community, and expand networks across community sectors. The series is suggested for entrepreneurs, chief diversity officers, human resources and training personnel, government decision-makers, financial services professionals, marketing executives, college/university administrators and faculty, and non-profit organization leaders.
An Illustrious Career

"We are honored to have Mr. Castro as our speaker," said Lee Vasquez, Executive Director of the GQCHCC. "During his illustrious career, he has worked to help others and also encouraged the business world to work in harmony with the multicultural community."
Martin Castro is the President and CEO of Castro Synergies, LLC, which provides strategic consulting services to corporations, entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations seeking to have a positive social impact on diverse communities.
Castro is also President, Co-Founder and serves on the corporate board of directors of New Futuro, LLC. New Futuro is a purpose-driven company providing Latino families with the knowledge, guidance and the professional social network they need to get Latino youth into college and beyond.
In January 2011, Castro became a Commissioner at the United States Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR), and was named as Chairperson the following March. He is the agency's eighth Chair and the first Latino Chairperson in USCCR history. The USCCR is an independent, bipartisan, fact-finding commission, which informs the development of national civil rights policy and enhances enforcement of federal civil rights laws.
For more information on the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, visit www.gqchcc.com or call (309) 797-8650.
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ABOUT THE GREATER QUAD CITIES HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GQCHCC) is the only organization in the Quad Cities created to address the specific needs of the Hispanic business community. The GQCHCC serves the Quad Cities and surrounding areas.
The mission of the GQCHCC is to support, promote and enhance the growth and success of local businesses, and to leverage the community's assets, contributions and unique Hispanic cultural identity to generate new business opportunities. The GQCHCC welcomes businesses, organizations, and individuals from any cultural background to join this community-minded organization.
In September 2012, the GQCHCC received national recognition as the winner of the 2012 Small Hispanic Chamber of the Year Award. The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) celebrated three Hispanic chambers from across the nation for their accomplishments, contributions, and commitment to helping the Hispanic-owned businesses in their communities.

CASI is having our annual Valentine's Day Dance this Friday, February 14, 2014 from 7:00-10:00 p.m.  at CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport.  Music provided by the Tony Hamilton Orchestra.

Light snacks and cash bar! Tickets are $10 at the door. Singles are welcome!

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For more information, please call:  Sarah Arp at CASI at:  563.386.7477, 229 (office) or 563.343.0038 (cell) or email at:  sarp@casiseniors.org

Sip on martini samples from 25 bars and restaurants and help a great cause tonight at the RiverCenter during HAVLife's Martini Shake Off! Presented by Bush Construction, this year's event features a night of live entertainment, an assortment of appetizers, and more. Grab your dancin' shoes and head back to the RiverCenter Saturday for Unity Point Health's Day of Dance 2014. Stick around afterward to cheer on the QC Rollers for their home-opener!

Love is in the air this weekend in honor of Valentine's Day! Treat yourself and your sweetheart to a unique and delicious dinner at Blackhawk Hotel, the Figge Art Museum, Modern Woodmen Park, Me & Billy, or another local downtown favorite. Make a weekend of it by attending the QC Symphony Orchestra show on Saturday at the Adler, too!
Silky smooth tunes will be on hand at River Music Experience during the Smooth Jazz Valentines Concert featuring Gerald Veasley & Art Sherrod Jr. On Valentine's Friday, prepare for a blast of old-school R&B, funk, and soul when The Candymakers take the stage in the Redstone Room!   Bring the kids back out Saturday morning for Kidz Dayz at RME. This moth's event features blues for kids taught my Hal Reed. What a treat!
Looking for a laugh or two this weekend? Grab dinner at The Fresh Deli, a drink from Front Street, and prepare yourself for some improvised comedy with The Blacklist at the Freight House Saturday! At 7 p.m., see how long it takes to reach 100 Laughs as you enjoy games that you, the audience, control! At 9 p.m., stick around for Shots N Giggles and behold a social experiment gone hilariously bad. Don't miss your chance to enjoy comedy again at the Freight House!
Find out what unique fun fruit and vegetable varieties you can start from seed during the For the Love of Gardening Seminar on Saturday. Head to the QC Food Hub and learn the differences between organic, heirloom, and all-natural while discovering the basics of growing a garden on your window sill.  While you're there, peruse the various breads, soaps, crafts, treats, and more located within the indoor Freight House Farmer's Market.
We'd like to welcome Total Security to the Downtown Davenport this week! Located in the former Rineholt and Blackhawk lock and safe location, this locksmith security company is here to help you with all aspects of control systems or multi-level master key systems. Stop in Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. or Saturday between 8 a.m. and noon to welcome the new crew.
See you downtown!
This Week's Events: February 13 - 19
Thursday, February 13
Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
Where: River's Edge
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Price: $10
Group Guitar 101
Where: River Music Experience, Basement Studio
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Price: Friends of RME $15, Non-Members $20
HAVLife Martini Shakeoff
Where: RiverCenter
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: $50
River's Edge Monthly Ice Schedule
Discover dozens of sporting events at River's Edge!
Follow the links below to see the complete ice and turf shedule for the month.
Thursdays at the Figge: Gallery Talk
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Valentine's Prix Fixe
Where: Hotel Blackhawk, Bix Bistro
Time: Varies
Price: $50/person
Wine-tini Thursdays
Where: Barrel House 211
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Price: 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine and 1/2 Price Martinis

Friday, February 14

Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 6:00 p.m

Price: N/A

Website

Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Class: Acrylic Painting - Beginners
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: Noon - 3:00 p.m.
Price: $75/member; $85/non-member

Live Lunch with Tony Hoeppner
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Mark Richman
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 8:00 p.m. - Midnight
Price: FREE

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

Website

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Public Skate
Where: River's Edge
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and up

Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
Website

 

The Candymakers

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: Doors 7:00 p.m. / Show 8:00 p.m.

Price: $10

Website

 

Two Peace Valentine's/Anti-Valentine's Day Show

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Valentine's Day Dinner at Modern Woodmen

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: $80/couple for Suite Level; $90/Couple for Sky Deck; $100/Couple for Private Suite; $200/Group of 4; $275/Group of 6; $350/Group of 8

Website

 

Valentine's Day Dinner

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: $90/couple

Website

 

Valentine's Day Surf & Turf

Where: Me & Billy

Time: Varies

Price: $50

Website

 

Valentine's Prix Fixe

Where: Hotel Blackhawk, Bix Bistro

Time: Varies

Price: $50/person

Website

Saturday, February 15

 

The Blacklist: 100 Laughs Show

Where: Freight House

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Price: $8 in adv., $10 at the door

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The Blacklist: Shots N Giggles

Where: Freight House

Time: 9:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Price: $10 in adv., $12 at the door

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Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery
Time: Noon, 1:00 p.m, 2:00 p.m, 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
Price: N/A

 

Bucktown Center for the Arts

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

DJ KT

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Exhibition: College Invitational

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

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Exhibiton: Corn Zone

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

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Exhibition: Katja Loher: Videoplanet - Orchestra

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

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Exhibition: Kautz Farms: A Living Legacy
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership

 

Exhibition: Kids Design Glass

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

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Exhibition Opens: Landscape: Ingalena Klenell and Beth Lipman

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

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Exhibition: The Virgin Mary in Art

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

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Exhibition: The World of Metal and Mechanical Dolls
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership

 

Flat Screen Frenzy

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Website

 

For the Love of Gardening Seminar

Where: Quad Cities Food Hub

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Price: $5

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Freight House Farmers Market

Where: Freight House Farmer's Market

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Kidz Days featuring Hal Reed

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 11:00 a.m. - Noon

Price: $5/parent, accompanied children FREE

Website

 

Mark Richman

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m. - Midnight

Price: FREE

Website

 

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

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"Ode to Love" Dinner Package
Where: Hotel Blackhawk, Gold Room
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Price: $85/person
Pick Your President
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Public Skate
Where: River's Edge
Time: 2:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.; 8:45 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
Price: $5 and Up
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QC Rollers 2014 Season-Opener
Where: RiverCenter
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Price: $10 in adv., $12 day of, $6 kids 6-12, FREE kids 5 and under
QC Symphony Orchestra
Where: Adler Theatre
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Price: $27, $37, $47, $57, & $12 for students
QC Ukulele Club Concert
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Price: FREE

Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
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Smooth Jazz Valentines Concert presents Geral Veasley & Art Sherrod Jr.

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: Social Hour 6:30 p.m.; Concert 8:00 p.m.

Price: $150/VIP Couple; $130/General Admission Couple; $70/person

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Tour: Kids Design Glass

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Unity Point Health presents Day of Dance 2014

Where: RiverCenter

Time: Noon - 4:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Valentine's Day Dinner at Modern Woodmen

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: $80/couple for Suite Level; $90/Couple for Sky Deck; $100/Couple for Private Suite; $200/Group of 4; $275/Group of 6; $350/Group of 8

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Valentine's Day Surf & Turf

Where: Me & Billy

Time: Varies

Price: $50

Website

 

Valentine's Prix Fixe

Where: Hotel Blackhawk, Bix Bistro

Time: Varies

Price: $50

Website

 

Sunday, February 16

 

$2,000 Top 40 Slot Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
Where: River's Edge
Time: 9:30 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
Price: $10

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and Up

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Sunday Jazz Brunch at Bix Bistro

Where: Blackhawk Hotel

Time: 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Price: Adults - $17.95 and Kids - $8.95

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Sunday Live Jazz

Where: Brady St. Chop House

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Tour: Katja Loher

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Uncanny Dolls

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Valentine's Prix Fixe

Where: Hotel Blackhawk, Bix Bistro

Time: Varies

Price: $50/person

Website


Monday, February 17

Beer & Potato Tasting
Where: Me & Billy
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: $15
Mexican Monday

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $3 Margaritas and $6 Tacos

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Nifty 50's

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and Up

Website

Tuesday, February 18

 

Acoustic Music Club

Where: River Music Experience, Admissions Area

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Class: Figure Drawing

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $20/3 Classes/Student; $30/3 Classes/Adult; $12/single session

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Class: Lampwork Beads- Beg/Int

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $160/members; $170/non-members

Website

 

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge, Ice

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $10

Website

 

Freight House Farmers Market
Where: Freight House Building and Parking Lot
Time: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Price: FREE

 

It's Firkin Tuesday!

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $3 Burger Baskets

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Open Jam Session

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Quad City Kix Band

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Wednesday, February 19

 

$1500 Weekday Winning Slot Tourney

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: 100 points/entry; 10 entries max/guest

Website

 

Acoustic Open Mic Night

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Attack of the Casks

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 5:00p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: N/A


Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Website

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
Where: River's Edge
Time: 9:30 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
Price: $10
Nifty 50's
Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and Up

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Please join us for Breakfast at the Bier Stube, LeClaire
Tuesday, February 11, 8:00 a.m.
to network with other Chamber members and guests!

The City of Davenport and Hargreaves Associates will host an open workshop at the Hotel Blackhawk, Gold Room on Thursday February 13, 2013, with sessions at Noon and 6:00pm.

The Hargreaves-led team returns to Davenport for meetings and public input related to the riverfront, specifically the anticipated changes to the Dock and Rhythm City Casino.  The scope of RiverVision 2014 encompasses a larger area (Fifth, to the north, and from Iowa St to Warren St), reinforcing connections to Credit Island, north to Vanderveer Park, and above the Lock & Dam, providing the City of Davenport with an opportunity to further transform the central riverfront from parking to public space.

The workshop is the second in a series of four, and will involve a discussion of possibilities for transforming the riverfront, with public input instrumental to shaping anticipated changes.  Hargreaves and the City of Davenport encourage the public to participate in refining the vision.

Hargreaves Associates is comprised of landscape architects and planners with offices in San Francisco, California, Cambridge, Massachusetts, New York City.

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