Mallards Game on Friday

Friday, January 31 is another $1 Dog/$1 Beer Night presented by 97X. $1 hot dogs and $1 beers are available at iWireless Center in Moline during the 7 p.m. Mallards game against the Tulsa Oilers. www.myqcmallards.com

Opening Reception Party

Check out MidCoast Fine Art's new exhibiting artists, Pat Halverson and David Genac, at Bucktown Center for the Arts in Davenport. The reception will take place in the MidCoast Gallery on the 2nd floor.  Meet the artists, check out their work, enjoy light fare, and beverages at the reception on January 31st from 6-9pm.  It's all part of the first 2014 Final Friday celebration. www.bucktownarts.com

Battle of the Bridges

Putnam Museum in Davenport will host the 7th annual Battle of the Bridges competition on Friday and Saturday, January 31 & February 1, 2014. The Quad City Engineering and Science Council's Battle of the Bridges is a competition where youth, seniors and families seek to design and construct the most efficient model bridge. Teams of up to 4 people spend 2.5 hours designing and constructing their bridge before it is tested for strength. Each team pays a fee of $25 for entry, which includes all building material. Registration deadline is January 30, 2014. For more information, or to register your team, please visit: http://www.qcesc.org/Bridge_Building/Battle of Bridges.htm

Bald Eagle Watch Tours

The Mississippi River Visitor Center on Arsenal Island, between Davenport, Iowa, and Rock Island, Illinois, offers free eagle watches and Clock Tower tours every weekend on Saturdays and Sundays on February 1, 2, 8, 9 at 9:00-10:30 a.m. and 12:30-2:00 p.m. Reservations are required!  Please call 309-794-5338 to make your reservation.  www.missriver.org

Over the Ledge

The Family Museum in Bettendorf has drop-in programming on Saturday, February 1st with an Over the Ledge session with pink cupcakes from 10:30 a.m.-12 noon and Super Saturday fun from 1-3 p.m. to make a heart chain. Wear pink! www.familymuseum.org

Live Music - Jim the Mule Farewell Show

Jim the Mule will be taking an indefinite hiatus toward the end of the winter. Come help them celebrate over a decade of bringing the Swamp, Stomp, and Space Freakout on Saturday, February 1st at 8 p.m. at the River Music Experience in Davenport.  This special night of music will feature a final, retrospective performance by Jim the Mule, guest appearances, and additional acts TBA, so don't miss it! www.rivermusicexperience.org

Mindfulness for Busy People

Visiting Buddhist Monk Gen Kelsang Jampa will present a FREE Public Talk titled Mindfulness for Busy People on Sunday, February 2nd from 2:00-3:30 pm at the Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL. Living in a busy world does not mean you need to have a busy mind. By learning the simple practice of mindfulness, you can enjoy mental clarity and peace. Talk followed by reception with tea. www.qcgardens.org

Wine & Art

Enjoy interesting, fun studio art activities paired with a glass of wine, light hors d'oeuvres and great conversation during Wine & Art Nights at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport. You'll create finished art works to display in your home in these cool, casual studio sessions. On Thursday, February 6th at 6 p.m., create Valentine's Cards and Japanese Brush Writing with Anna Ito. Pre-registration required. www.figgeartmuseum.org
Quilt Exhibit and Talk
For the second year in a row, the Mississippi Valley Quilters Guild (MVQG) is partnering with the Figge Art Museum for an exhibition of quilts that will be on display in the lobby. MVQG: Encore will begin Tuesday, February 4 and run through Sunday, February 9.  Join us in the lobby at 7 pm on Thursday, Feb. 6th for a quilt talk. Roasalie Baker and Colleen Curry will present two stylistic perspectives on art-quilting. Curry will focus on new quilting techniques, while Baker will demonstrate the pictorial quilt process.  www.figgeartmuseum.org

IL and IA Regional Auto Show

See the latest in automobiles at the RiverCentre in Davenport.
Admission - Adults (13 and over): $8; Senior Citizens (62 and over): $6; Children (7-12): $3; Children (6 and under): FREE.  Family Day is Sunday, February 9!  All children 12 & under admitted FREE on

Family Day when accompanied by a paying adult. www.riverctr.com
Friday, Feb. 7 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday, Feb. 8 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Sunday, Feb. 9 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Home Show

From plumbing to drapes, remodeling ideas to new construction, landscaping to interior decorating...it is all on display at the Home Show on February 7-9 at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island. You will be dazzled by 60,000 square feet of exhibits to meet your every desire in home construction, design, decorating, and furnishings. There is the latest in home theater, windows, doors, insulation, siding, hot tubs, fence, decks and more! Even lenders to help you finance your project. www.qccaexpocenter.com

Puppets and Pies

A fundraising event for the German American Heritage Center in Davenport will be held on Friday, February 7th at 7 pm. Join us for a pie auction and the puppetry of Eulenspiegel Puppets from West Liberty as puppeteer Monica Leo performs Finding Home, a story of her family's immigration tale. Along with this performance is a pie auction as well as refreshments. This show is intended for mature audiences.Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. www.gahc.org

Winter Olympic Viewing

If you want to experience the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in a fun, friendly atmosphere and on the largest screen in the Quad Cities, the Putnam Museum in Davenport is the place to be February 7, 11, 17, 20 and 23 for viewing parties free to the public. www.putnam.org

 

Free Events - Watch Team USA!

Friday, February 7 at 6:30 pm - Opening Ceremonies

Tuesday, February 11 at 7 pm - Snowboarding (men's halfpipe)

Monday, February 17 at 7 pm - Figure Skating (free dance) Freestyle Skiing (men's aerials)

Thursday, February 20 at 7 pm - Figure Skating (ladies' free skate), Freestyle Skiing (women's half pipe, men's ski cross)

Sunday, February 23 at 4 pm - Hockey (men's gold medal game)

Concessions will be open with wine and adult beverages for purchase as well as kid-friendly soda, water and snacks.

Live Music - The Neverly Brothers

The Neverly Brothers: A Rock 'n' Roll Evolution - From Elvis to the Beatles! Fasten your seat belts for a guided musical tour through rock 'n' roll history on Saturday, February 8th at the River Music Experience in Davenport. The Neverly Brothers play all your favorite hits from 1950s American Rockabilly, Rock n' Roll and Rhythm & Blues pioneers up through the 1964 British Invasion groups. Doors 7 pm; Show 8 pm; Tickets $10. www.rivermusicexperience.org

Spine-taneous, a creative collaboration exploring the spine, is a community project of independent artist and chiropractors, joining together to celebrate the process of getting ideas. This experiment has taken two vital industries in our community that have one common aspect to their work (the spine) and brought them together to create new artwork and music that express the conceptual ideas that they find through collaboration.

"It's been a wonderful chance to build community and challenge each other to think about what we do and how we do it," says Dr. Marty Stine, one of the co-founders of the project. According to artist Steve Banks "'Spine-Taneous has been an excellent opportunity to work with creative people who might not see themselves as part of the art community.  We laid down and 12' roll of paper, had a creative dialog for 5 hours, and wound up with a large-scale drawing none of us could have made on our own.  How often can you say that?'

Artists and Chiropractors participating in the collaboration include Steve Banks, Dr. Richard Boyer, Dr. Ann Marie Campagna, Emily Christenson, Dr. Peter Crocker, Allison Filley, Dr. Julie Johnson, Dr. Tyler Johnson, Linda Kelty, Katy Kiley, Dr. Jay Kitzman, Dean Kugle, Paul Herrera, Leonard Metallo, Jr., Amy Nielsen, Dr. Traci Nelson, Jacki R. Olson, Dr. Tara Pratt, Terry Rathje, Dr. Karen Smith, Dr. Martin Stine, Dr. Kevin Wapelhorst, and Dawn Wolford-Metallo.

Spine-taneous includes an education component that pairs Students from Blackhawk College, St. Ambrose University, and Palmer College of Chiropractic. Students presenting work include Taylor Bennett, Ariel Beverly, Amber Bollman, Molly Conrad, Emma Harmon, Hannah Lingafelter, Adam MacDonald, and Alfie Sundquist.

The goal of the project is to document the process so that other industries in other communities can create their own partnerships that allow them to expand and grow their local communities.

The project culminates in a free public exhibition and performance of the different works. Palmer College of Chiropractic will host a reception as a part of the exhibition on Saturday, February 1, from 6-9 p.m. Third floor of the Redstone Building (2nd and Main Streets, above the River Music Experience) For more information, please call 563-570-9203 or visit our website at http://spine-taneous.yolasite.com

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Valentine's Fun for Families at the Library 

The library will offer a "Knight in Shining Armor" Valentine's Day Party, to complement the children's  Midwinter Knight's Read winter reading challenge. Join us at 2:00 pm on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Rock Island 30/31 Branch Library, 3059 30th Street, is part of expanded Saturday programming offered to meet the needs of families with work or scheduling conflicts during the week. 

 

The event will repeat at 6:00 pm on Monday, Feb. 3 at the Rock Island Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road.

 

Among other activities, children will make a knight's shield and valentine cards and play valentine bingo. "This is more than a storytime," said Children's Librarian Ranell Dennis. "It's a one-stop event with games, several stories and multiple crafts that beat cabin fever with some free family time at the library. And beyond fun, events like these foster a lifelong love of reading and learning." 

 

Each Super Saturday starts with a early childhood storytime at 11:00 am, with the all ages party connected to a different holiday or theme following at 2:00 pm. Additional Super Saturday parties include a St. Patrick's Day party on Saturday, March 8 at the Southwest Branch; an April showers frog party on Saturday, April 19 at the 30/31 Branch, and a yellow-brick road Wizard of Oz party on Saturday, May 17 at the Main Library Children's Room, 401 19th Street. The Saturday storytime is at the same location as each month's party.

 

Community Partnerships at Your Library 
Get Enrolled for Health Insurance! Walk-in one-on-one help sessions are available on the 2nd floor of the Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street, on every Thursday, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Counselors will be on hand to help you sign up.

Counselors from the Rock Island County Health Department will be here during the United Way Tax Assistance Day to help people enroll for health coverage. They'll be here from 9 am to 1:30 pm, on Saturday, Feb. 8. 

Get free tax preparation assistance from certified volunteers at the United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) project on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 9:30 to 2:00 pm at Rock Island Main Library Community Room, 401 19th Street. Free tax preparation at no cost for qualifying individuals and families from certified volunteers. Appointments are strongly encouraged - those without appointments may experience long waiting times or be unable to be seen. A second "Super Saturday" will be offered on Saturday, April 5, from 9:30 pm to 3:00 pm at the Main Library. 

The library provides the room only and cannot take appointments. Please call United Way of the Quad Cities to make an appointment and find out what papers you need to bring with you before you come. See attached document for more details. United Way Tax Preparation Locations

Contact the United Way information line by dialing 2-1-1 or 563-355-9900
Citizenship Connection Is as Close as Your Library

A new "Citizenship Connection" partnership involving Rock Island Public Library, Casa Guanajuato Quad Cities, Moline Library, Davenport Library, and Silvis Library, kicked off Monday with a free workshop at Rock Island LIbrary, and the establishment of citizenship collections at participating libraries. 

 

The third of its kind in the nation, the partnership will help future citizens navigate questions about the immigration and citizenship processes with materials, special programs, library resources and other information.

 

The Rock Island Library has established a centralized collection at the Main Library. Material call numbers begin with "Citizen" and include books on becoming a citizen, the U.S. Constitution, and two citizenship kits. The section also includes information from Casa and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services department.

 

CASA volunteers will offer 10-week Citizenship classes with step-by-step study instructions for the naturalization test. That class will be at the Main Library for 10 Saturdays from Feb. 15th through April 26th, from 10:00-11:30 am. There will be no meeting on April 5.  Registration is required. Call Casa a t309-736-7727.

 

Additional citizenship and DACA (deferred action for childhood arrivals) workshops offered in February at Moline Public Library, in March at Davenport Public Library, April at the Silvis Public Library and in May again at the Rock Island Main Library. CASA staff will discuss, one-on-one with interested immigrants about applying for citizenship, naturalization, and changing their immigration status.

 

Workshops are free and open to the public.For more information, call Casa Guanajuato at 563-322-3723 or 736-7727.

More Opportunities for Adults 
Independent Movie Night for Adults - Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6:00 pm, Rock Island Main Library. Movie is 

La Sirga, Spanish with English subtitles

 

Knit for Peace - Tuesday, Feb. 11th, 6:00 pm

Main Library. Come meet other knitters the second Tuesday of each month at the Main Library and bring your knitting needles or crochet hooks! 

 

Library How-To: Download Magazines - Tuesday, February 4th, 6:30 pm, Main Library. Learn how to use the Library's downloading magazine service, Zinio, to download some of your favorite magazines to your computer or other personal device!

 

In 2014, the Friends of the Library Big Book Sale returns to an every other month schedule. The first discount book sale of the year is Thursday, Feb. 6, from 9;00 am to 8:00 pm, at the Rock Island 30/31 Branch Library, 3059 30th Street. 

Can't wait? You don't have to! The book sale room is open during regular branch hours. Stop by and pick up some great deals, anytime you are in the neighborhood.

Looking for something to do? Volunteers wanted for the Book Sale Room. Stop by and talk to a Friends volunteer. 
Beat Cabin Fever with Great Programs 

February history and culture programs for adults at the Main Library, 401 19th Street, include;

 

Intimate Life of Abraham Lincoln, 2:00 pm, Wed., Feb. 12On a day set in November 1862, Abraham Lincoln reflects on his relationships with three men, both his past and his present time.  Presenter Michael Thomas Masters will read from Yours Forever, lead a question and answer session, and screen a documentary documentary screening on Lincoln.

 

A Leap of Faith: History of the Black Church, 6:30 pm, Thurs., Feb. 13. Rev. Dwight Ford, director of the Martin Luther King, Jr Community Center, presents on a discussion for Black History Month on the moral and ethical agency of the Black Church in history.

 

River of Logs: 19th Century Logging, 6:30 pm, Thurs., Feb. 20. In an illustrated talk based on her chapter in the 2004 Grand Excursions on the Upper Mississippi, Gayle Rein describes logging in Wisconsin and Minnesota and the rafting of logs down the Mississippi River to lumber companies in the Quad Cities area.  She includes many photos and stories from the early logging camps and rafting. 

 

Historic Bridges, 6:30 pm, Tues, Feb. 25. Illustrated presentation by Professor Curt Roseman on the major bridges on the Mississippi and Rock Rivers in the Quad Cities. Collectively, the bridges represent a great variety of styles and histories.  Included are truss, arch, and suspension bridges. Serveral QC bridges are historically significant, including one span that was built in 1868 and the first railroad bridge to span the Mississippi. His talk includes stories of how and why these bridges were originally conceived and built.  

Winter is Made for Reading! 

It's cold outside - so why not get credit for the reading you are already doing? The "Midwinter Knight's Read" winter reading challenge is going on now at all Rock Island locations. 

 

Kids get a prize just for signing up. If they read 12 books or 3 hours of time, they'll win a book and bookbag. Special events during winter reading include a free "Clone Wars" children's movie at 1:00 pm on Friday, Feb. 14 at at the Rock Island Main Library. 

 

Teens can pick up entry slips at any Rock Island Library locations, turning in a slip for each five hours of reading time. Prizes will be drawn from all completed slips after the close of the promotion on March 1.

 

Adults participate just by completing one entry form for each adult book, eBook or audiobook completed during the Jan. 21 to March 1 challenge period. Only books read between the contest period should be counted. Entries will go into a random drawing for the grand prize of an Amazon Kindle Fire HD, or secondary prizes of gift cards and passes to restaurants, merchants and attractions. 

 

Entries are due back to Rock Island Library by  5:00 pm Saturday, March 1. "Joust" read and you could win! 

 

Save the Date

Money Smart Week Community Shred Day: Saturday, April 12, 10 am to noon, Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street. Identity protection project for Money Smart Week. Bring personal papers to be shredded in bulk by Document Destruction & Recycling Service (DDRS). Drive up, drop off, for secure bulk shredding offsite at the DDRS plant in Davenport. 

Davenport, IA: The Stuff Etc located at 3568 N. Brady St. is holding two separate donation drives to benefit the victims of the tornado that destroyed or seriously damaged over 400 homes in Washington, IL on November 18, 2013.

The first donation event will be a charity umbrella drive from Friday, January 31st to Sunday, February 2nd. During this time individuals can donate a dollar to the Washington Rotary Foundation and receive 20% off their Stuff Etc purchase. In the past, these umbrella drives have raised hundreds to thousands of dollars for local charities. The second donation drive will be a Fill the Truck event on Saturday, February 15th. During a Fill the Truck event, individuals can donate items to Stuff Etc and the proceeds of everything sold will go to the Washington Rotary Foundation.

The Washington Rotary Foundation is providing immediate aid to tornado victims in Washington, IL. These victims are those who are still going through the FEMA process, were uninsured at the time of the tornado, or are falling through the cracks of assistance systems. The Washington Rotary Foundation will provide grants to these victims for immediate relief, and help them to become affiliated with a local church for long-term care.

Stuff Etc is the largest consignment store in Iowa, with stores in Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Iowa City, Davenport and Ankeny. Known for their quality and variety, they work with more than 70,000 consignors to provide a truly unique local buying experience.

JOIN MALLARDS FOR "TIP-A-MALLARD" AT BIER STUBE

IN MOLINE AND LECLAIRE WEDNESDAY NIGHT!



MALLARDS WAIT TABLES TO BENEFIT WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT

The Mallards will welcome fans to Tip-A-Mallard this Wednesday night at the Bier Stube in both Moline and LeClaire. Mallards players will act as waiters at both locations from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and all tips they earn will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project.

(Rock Island, IL): Celebrate Valentine's Day as a family with two free family events coming at the Rock Island Public Library.

The library will offer a "Knight in Shining Armor" Valentine's Day Party, to complement the children's  Midwinter Knight's Read winter reading challenge. The 2:00 pm party on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Rock Island 30/31 Branch Library, 3059 30th Street, is part of expanded Saturday programming offered to meet the needs of families with work or scheduling conflicts during the week. The event will repeat at 6:00 pm on Monday, Feb. 3 at the Rock Island Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road.

Among other activities, children will make a knight's shield and valentine cards and play valentine bingo. "This is more than a storytime," said Children's Librarian Ranell Dennis. "It's a one-stop event with games, several stories and multiple crafts that beat cabin fever with some free family time at the library. And beyond fun, events like these foster a lifelong love of reading and learning." She noted that reading together helps children build vocabulary, verbal ability and comprehension skills that directly relate to improved reading, writing and learning.

"The library is a perfect place to begin learning literacy skills that will last a lifetime," she added.

Each Super Saturday starts with a early childhood storytime at 11:00 am, with the all ages party connected to a different holiday or theme following at 2:00 pm. Additional Super Saturday parties include a St. Patrick's Day party on Saturday, March 8 at the Southwest Branch; an April showers frog party on Saturday, April 19 at the 30/31 Branch, and a yellow-brick road Wizard of Oz party on Saturday, May 17 at the Main Library Children's Room, 401 19th Street. The Saturday storytime is at the same location as each month's party.

For more events at Rock Island Public Libraries, visit the library website at www.rockislandlibrary.org, follow the library on Facebook or Twitter, or call 309-732-7323.

Founded in 1872, the Rock Island Public Library serves the area through three locations, which include the Main, 30/31 and Southwest Branches, community outreach efforts, and online opportunities that provide resources to enhance personal achievement and stimulate the imagination.

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Compliments of Chef Dave Micklewright

Thursday, February 14th, 5pm-9pm

 

Chef Dave Micklewright and Figge Art Museum will feature their 2nd Annual Valentine's Day dinner on February 14th from 5 - 9pm at the Figge Art Museum located at 225 West 2nd St. Davenport, IA. Guests can take in breathtaking views of the Mississippi while enjoying a four course dinner including a delicious choice of salad, entrée and dessert and includes a complimentary glass of champagne or house wine.

 

Dinner includes:

• Appetizer relish tray for each table

• Complimentary glass of champagne or house wine

SALAD - Caesar Salad, House Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette or Plantation Salad

ENTR>E Filet Oscar, Salmon with Dill Sauce, Chicken Provencal,

Pasta Tortellini Portobello, Orange Roughy in a Champagne

Lemon Cream Sauce, Drunken Steak or Chicken Cordon Bleu

Served with fresh sautéed vegetables and choice of potato or rice

DESSERT

Key Lime Tart with Raspberry Sauce and Creme Chantilly or Cheesecake with choice of Raspberry, Blueberry or Apricot topping

 

Dinner guests will have access to the museums permanent exhibits. Ticket price is $90 per couple, tax and gratuity is not included. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Make your reservation today by calling 563-345-6647 For more information visit the museums website www.figgeartmuseum.org

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Greatest Grains' Harrison Hilltop Events Center will be hosting a Valentine's Day Sweetheart Dinner on Friday, Feb 14th from 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Couples are welcome to bring their own beer and wine, no corking fee. The night will be full of food, great fun, and live music entertainment. Featuring William Jones on vocals, lead singer of Funktastic Five and Molly Jones (Mayfield) on electric violin for an evening of sweet serenades. The cost per couple is $50, RSVP required by February 11th. Ticketing is available online by clicking here or by calling 563-323-7521 and mentioning the Sweethearts Dinner Event. Please see the menu for the evening below.
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Calling all bride-to-be's! Are you looking to plan the perfect wedding but unsure of where to start? Let the Davenport Jaycees Bridal Expo help you plan the wedding of your dreams. Venture to the RiverCenter this weekend to peruse over 150 vendors looking to help you plan your dream wedding. Whether you're looking for a traditional wedding or one with the latest trends, this is the place to start.

The Figge has much planned this week in light of their newest exhibition- Katja Loher: Videoplanet - Orchestra.  On Saturday, enjoy artwork featuring a multi-sensory environment with kaleidoscopic video works projected on weather balloons and within glass spheres!  Of course, the Figge always has plenty ofeducational and family programming, too.  Make sure to check out their full calendar to see what's coming up.

Educate yourself this week on seeds, bees, and probiotics at the Quad Cities Food Hub! Share pieces of your own seed collection or gather seeds from experts at the Seed Exchange on Saturday. Stick around afterward to learn about Basics in Beekeeping. Topics will include basic bee biology, tools and equipment for beekeeping, and honey taste testing! On Wednesday, learn about the benefits of probiotics and how to make your own at home during theProbiotic Class.

Explore life on a century farm through objects, images, and stories of a German American farm family when the Kautz Farms: A Living Legacy Exhibition opens at the German American Heritage Center this weekend. While you're there, be sure to delve into the Hinges & Hearts: The World of Antique Metal & Mechanical Dolls Exhibit, too. Find out what Frankenstein, The Golem, Thomas Edison, and Marie Antoinette all have in common. On Sunday, hear about the joy and preparation of finding ancestors in Germany during Travelogues- an event that showcases the first travel adventure from Summer 2013.

With the end of January quickly approaching, it's time to start thinking about Valentine's Day reservations! Treat that special someone to a delicious dinner paired with a beautiful view of the Mississippi at the Best Minor League Ballpark in America during Modern Woodmen Park's Valentine's Day Dinner. Don't forget to have a look at Valentine's Day offerings at Hotel Blackhawk while you're at it, like their "Ode to Love" Dinner Package or their Valentine's Prix Fixe.

We'd like to welcome another new business to the Downtown Davenport family! Falbo Bros Pizzeria has officially opened! With a full menu sure to please even the pickiest of eaters, choose from a variety of specialty pizzas, super salads, hot subs, and more. Afraid you can't finish a whole pizza by yourself? Have no fear, simply order pizza by the slice instead. Do yourself a favor and stop in to try a slice today!

Have you heard about all the great things going on downtown recently? Check out the news and culture posts on DowntownDavenport.com to stay up-to-date with information regarding businesses, events, news, and more. Read about the success of Icestravaganza 2014 or about Hotel Blackhawk's repeat as one of Forbes Travel Guide's recommended property. It's the best way to stay in the loop with all things downtown.
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This Week's Events: January 24 - 29


Friday, January 24

Black Friday

Where: My Favorite Frame Shop

Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Price: 40% off Select Black Frames with Custom Full Order

Website

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 schedule for the month.

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

Deja vu Rendezvous featuring Afrozep
Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room
Time: Doors 8:00 p.m. / Show 9:00 p.m.
Price: $7

Public Skate
Where: River's Edge
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
The Dawn
Where: Brady Street Pub
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
Tom's Tunes
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 8:00 p.m. - Midnight
Price: FREE
Tribute National Talent Dance Competition
Where: Adler Theatre
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Price: Varies
Saturday, January 25

 

25/25/25

Where: Gallery 114

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: Varies

Website

 

Basics in Beekeeping

Where: Quad Cities Food Hub

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

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

 

Community Drum Circle

Where: River Music Experience, RME Hall

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Price: $5/Adults; $2.50/Child 12 & under

Website

 

Davenport Jaycees Bridal Expo

Where: RiverCenter

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibition: College Invitational

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 9:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibiton: Corn Zone

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibition Opens: Katja Loher: Videoplanet - Orchestra

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibition: Kids Design Glass

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibition: The Virgin Mary in Art

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibition: Walter Haskell Hinton: Image Maker for Deere

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibit: 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

 

Freight House Farmers Market

Where: Freight House Farmer's Market

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Live Music: DJ KT

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

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: 2:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.; 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.; 8:45 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
Price: $5 and Up
Website

Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
Website

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Seed Exchange

Where: Quad Cities Food Hub

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $5

Website

 

Tom's Tunes

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m. - Midnight

Price: FREE

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Tribute National Talent Dance Competition

Where: Adler Theatre

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Price: Varies

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Sunday, January 26

 

$2,800 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
Exhibition Opens: Kautz Farms: A Living Legacy
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: Noon
Price: Museum Admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

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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

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Tour: Sculpture

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

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

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Travelogues

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 2:00 p.m.

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

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Tribute National Talent Dance Competition

Where: Adler Theatre

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Price: Varies

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Monday, January 27

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

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Tuesday, January 28

 

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge, Ice

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $10

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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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Wednesday, January 29

 

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

Midday Moolah Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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

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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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Probiotic Class

Where: Quad Cities Food Hub

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $12

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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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Saturday, February 1, 2014.  Chamber Annual Awards Dinner

Davenport County Club 25500 Valley Drive, Pleasant Valley, IA

5:30-6:30 Cocktails (cash bar) and Silent Auction

6:30 Awards

7:00 Dinner

8:00 Live Auction

6-10 Music by Keep Off the Grass

Please RSVP by January 24 to First Central State Bank at 563-289-2265 ordmulvania@firstcentralsb.com $35 per person paid in advance. Make check payable to LeClaire Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 35, LeClaire, IA 52753.  Casual Party Attire.  To donate for auction items, take items to First Central State Bank or email chamber for more information.

Time to Renew your LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Membership or Join for 2014! Go towww.leclairechamber.com to renew or join, or see the attached form to complete and return.Deadline to renew, February 1, 2014. Thank you for your membership!

The March 2014 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. Just send your ad information toLeClaireChamber@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 February 7th, 5:00 p.m. Chamber Members - Get the word out about your business or events and be ready for SPRING!

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!

Riverbend Signworks 4927 Utica Ridge Road, Davenport, IA 52807 Helps organizations with their branding, signage and messaging.  Everything we do is meant to help a business grow or be more effective.  That is our passion and our Mission. We produce all sorts of signage and graphics - indoor (lobby, organizational, wallcoverings, etc) and outdoor (building, monument, wayfinding, etc) signage as well as vehicle graphics and wraps.  Additionally we create a fair amount of more specialty sort of graphics and projects like faux etched glass and floor graphics. We make an effort to be sure we understand the goal of your graphics and signage, and ensure that what we do helps your organization and is actually a good investment. If you have any projects you could use assistance with, please give us a call! 563-424-5841 or mobile 515-554-5015bradmorrisonusa@gmail.comwww.RiverbendSignworks.com or www.Facebook.com/RiverbendSignworks

CALENDAR

Now through January - 31st - Tambi Rosendahl - Expressive Designs Men's and women's haircuts $10 for New Clients and kid's haircuts only $5! By appointment only. Call 370-9263. Exclusive special with Tambi only!

 

January 25th - Freedom Rock Trivia - LeClaire Fire Station Come help raise funds for the Freedom Rock, coming to the LeClaire levee as the chosen site for all of Scott County! Doors open at 6:00 pm and trivia will start at 7pm. Cost is $10 per person. All proceeds will go to the Freedom Rock fund. You don't have to be good at trivia - come for the fun and to support this great cause! To reserve a table, email freedomrockscottcountyiowa@gmail.com or contact Barry Long - 563-949-6969.

 

January 26th - Faithful Pilot - Sunday Wine Tasting Only 8 glasses left! Reserve them now563.289.4156. $15 wine and small Bites 3:00 p.m. 563-289-4156

 

February 1st - LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner

Davenport County Club 25500 Valley Drive, Pleasant Valley, IA

5:30-6:30 Cocktails (cash bar) and Silent Auction

6:30 Awards

7:00 Dinner

8:00 Live Auction

6-10 Music by Keep Off the Grass

Please RSVP by January 24 to First Central State Bank at 563-289-2265 ordmulvania@firstcentralsb.com $35 per person paid in advance. Make check payable to LeClaire Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 35, LeClaire, IA 52753.  Casual Party Attire.  To donate for auction items, take items to First Central State Bank or email chamber for more information.

 

February 7th - First Friday in LeClaire - 5:30-8 p.m.

Mississippi River Distilling Company Food and Spirit Tastings www.mrdistilling.com

Wide River Winery Wine Samples. Dip Samples and recipes available.www.wideriverwinery.com

Aunt Hatties - Come in for a red velvet cupcake!

Razzleberries - Booze cake while it lasts!

Restaurants and several shops will be open late!

 

February 8th - TugFest Trivia - LeClaire Fire Station Doors open at 6:00 pm and trivia will start at 7pm. Cost is $10 per person.  You don't have to be good at trivia - come for the fun! To reserve a table, email iatugfestfan@gmail.com

 

February 11th - Chamber Networking Breakfast - Bier Stube, LeClaire - 8 a.m. Everyone Welcome!  The Bier Stube now serves breakfast, 7-10:30 a.m. Check out the menu athttp://bier-stube.com/menus/leclaire-breakfast-menu/

 

February 12th - Edward Jones - Savvy Women, Smart Investors 11 a.m. at Faithful Pilot.Hosted by Amy Barnes of Edward Jones. Guest Speaker will be Ross Haeberle, Regional Manager with MFS Fund Distributors. Program will provide strategies and financial planning information pertinent to women.  Edward Jones will provide Lunch for all attendees, however, reservations must be made by February 4th and space is limited. Call 563-289-2243 to make reservations or for more information.

 

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 - 2 seatings, 6p.m. and 8:30 p.m.  $60 per person, $35 wine pairing. Call for Reservations: 563-289-4156

 

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 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, 563-639-4621.

 

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!

 

Save the Date

March 1st - Rock and Roll Bingo!  LeClaire Rec Center - Fund raiser for Freedom Rock. Songs will be played and you identify the songs on bingo cards. There will be 50/50 and other raffles.  Event will be hosted by Cody Tucker of B100!  More details to come!

 

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!

 

FYI

Beginning oil painting classes upstairs at the Crane and Pelican. They will begin on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 18th, 25th, Mar. 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th. Wednesday's beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 19th, 26th, Mar. 5th, 12th, 19th and the 26th. Classes will be small - cost $125.00 plus supplies. Please call Billie Davids, 563-349-3338

Riverbend Signworks is proud to have helped design and build a putt-putt golf hole for the Big Brothers/Big Sisters "Putt A Round" - and it won 1st place for "most difficult" golf hole!  We collaborated with Results Marketing and GalaxyOne on this project.  (yep, we do more than signs!) Also, only a few more days to take advantage of our design special!http://riverbendsignworks.com/winter-specials/

LeClaire Community Library welcomes our new full-time Children's Services Coordinator, Emily Arnold! Emily will be responsible for all children's programming and management of the library's children's department. She can be reached at eaarnold@leclaireiowa.gov . Please stop by the library to welcome her to LeClaire!

 

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!

 

New hours for LeClaire Antiques & Appraisals - Wed - Sat 11-4 and by appointment!

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 Recreation Center Calendar - Join us for Family Nights!

4:00-6:30pm, $2 per person; 3 and under free. Concessions available.

February 8th - Open gym and movie "Casper"

March 8th - Open gym and movie "ET"

All movies start at 5:00 pm - www.leclairereccenter.com

 

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