08 Sep 2023

Haunted Rock Island YMCA Paracon

By Kandi Slater

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 8, 2023) — Join us Saturday, October 7, 2023, 10AM-6PM, for the first annual Haunted Rock Island YMCA Paracon. This event is a fund raiser for the Haunted Rock Island YMCA sponsored by Paraflixx — The Universal Home of the Paranormal and WLTK-DB Talk Radio.

08 Sep 2023

Upcoming event at Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House

By Gretchen Frick Small

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 8, 2023) — The welcome mat is out for the annual Porch Party at Butterworth Center (1105 8 Street, Moline) and Deere-Wiman House (817 11 Avenue, Moline) on Sunday, September 17, 12-5PM. This free community event offers a jam-packed line-up of fun activities — both indoors and outdoors — to celebrate the diversity of arts and culture in the Quad Cities. The Porch Party will take place rain or shine, moving indoors in case of inclement weather.

07 Sep 2023

Argrow’s House to Host Sixth Annual Gala September 20

By Leslie Klipsch

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 7, 2023) — Join Argrow’s House of Healing and Hope as we celebrate our Sixth Annual Fundraising Gala!

04 Sep 2023

Ghost Bike Dedication for Alex Marietta

By John Harrington

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 4, 2023) — On June 3, 2021, Bobby Fitzgerald Hunt Jr drove over seventy miles per hour through red lights and on the gravel shoulder of East Kimberly Road at three in the afternoon. He was drunk. By bad coincidence Alex Marietta left work on his bicycle and crossed East Kimberly Road with the traffic light in his favor at the same time. Fitzgerald struck and killed Alex and fled the scene.

17 Aug 2023

A Blast from the Past! Gilda’s Club and Comedy Sportz Partner Again to Support Those Being Impacted by Cancer in the QC Community

By Kelly Craft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 17, 2023) – Gilda’s Club Quad Cities is excited to announce a renewed partnership with Comedy Sportz. The two organizations are working together again to host “Laughs Against Cancer,” a comedy improv show. The event will be at The Spotlight Theatre in Moline on September 22, 7PM. (Door opens at 6PM; tickets $20.) The room will not only be filled with laughter, but also support for those being impacted by cancer in the Quad City Community.

17 Aug 2023

Advocates Pursue “Mental Health for All” at Community Walk

By Lori Leipold

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 17, 2023) — As the American public increasingly understands the critical nature of accessible, affordable mental health-care, so do the demands on NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, known locally as NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley.

16 Aug 2023

Fall Antique Spectacular Vintage Market November 3-5 at the QCCA Expo Center, Rock Island

By Kimberly Schilling

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 16, 2023) — Mark your calendars for a fun-filled Fall treasure shopping adventure at the Antique Spectacular Vintage Market, November 3-5, 2023 at the QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois. This annual spring antique and vintage market in its 28th year, will feature a sold-out line up of outstanding vendors with antiques and vintage items galore at Antique Spectacular.

08 Aug 2023

QC Botanical Center and Hot Glass, Garden Glass Exhibit Press Conference, August 9

By Paige Underwood

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 8, 2023) — The Quad City Botanical Center and Hot Glass are hosting a press conference for the new Garden Glass exhibit on Wednesday, August 9, 12PM, at the Quad City Botanical Center.

02 Aug 2023

Bless the Block Backpack Event, Sunday, August 13

By Leslie Klipsch

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 2, 2023) — Join Argrow’s House and Grace City Church as they celebrate local families and children with a back-to-school party and distribute free school supplies. Bless the Block Backpack Event will take place on Sunday, August 13, 12:30-2:30PM, at Grace City Church, 1925 5th Avenue, Rock Island. Children and families will enjoy FREE backpacks and school supplies, food, face painting, a bounce house, games, and more.

26 Jul 2023

Vettes on the River — Vettes Supporting Vets, Saturday, August 26

By Cindy Bruhn

LECLAIRE, IOWA (July 26, 2023) — FOR VETS, a not-for-profit organization, is hosting “Vettes on the River — Vettes Supporting Vets” in LeClaire, Iowa. All money raised from the 2023 Vettes on the River event will be donated to Quad City veterans’ organizations.

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