April 13, 2013, Isle Center, Bettendorf

The winners are:

·         Miss Julianne DeLessio, Pleasant Valley High School, leadership. She is the Founder of "Dance for Me".
·         Miss Samantha Sharp, Jordan Catholic, Volunteerism
·         Miss Nicole Typupia, Rock Island, athletics
·         Miss Ana Kugler, Central High School, Teachers Choice Award Leader in "Girls Learn International" only chapter in Iowa
·         Amanda Grissom, Davenport, Junior Theater, Performing Arts
·         Miss Sedat Romilus, Central High School, Academics (14 year old junior)
·         $500 scholarship winner, Miss Tiffany Fields, Moline High School
·         Girl of the Year, Miss Love 2013 to be announced at event.

Love Girls Magazine and Epiphany Events, Event Management and Planning, LLC have collaborated to host "The Love Awards- A Purple Carpet Event" to further the mission of Love Girls Magazine, The Love Awards will honor girls from all over the Quad Cities for their achievements. Girls were nominated by QC community. Local teens have gone above and beyond to provide a unique experience for local young women to be recognized. This event will be hosted of Veda Rossi of Rock Island High School and Curtis Bell of Rushour. Students from local high schools and colleges will provide entertainment. Sponsors include, Royal Neighbors, Amy's Gift, Striving for Excellence, QC Barbell, Diamond Ministries, Wainwright Orthodontics and The Little Black Dress.

Love Girls Magazine was founded by Jasmine Babers in January 2012, at the age of 16. This magazine focuses on the encouragement and positive self-esteem of local girls in the Quad Cities area. Babers, along with other young women (ages13-19), and mentoring adults, have created a unique non profit organization and magazine, that honors young girls by sharing their inspirational stories along with fun articles on fashion,
beauty, confidence, entertainment, fitness and health. The magazine is published quarterly and always features a local young woman on the cover.

The community is invited to come and support Love Girls Magazine in their efforts and witness a great event for the community. Tickets are $7.00, and can be purchased at Family Resources in Moline, IL or by visiting www.lovegirlsmagazine.com.

Editor Jasmine Babers 309-786-1928

Rock Island, IL - Christian Care, a local nonprofit charity that provides shelter and an array of services for homeless men and women and children experiencing domestic violence, will serve a free dinner on Easter Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at its rescue mission, 2209 3 rd Ave. in Rock Island. Volunteers from Bettendorf Christian Church will serve ham, scalloped potatoes, green bean casserole, a fruit salad, dessert and beverages.

Founded nearly 100 years ago in 1916, Christian Care operates the only rescue mission for homeless men and the only dedicated domestic violence shelter for women and children on the Illinois side of the Quad Cities. It serves homeless individuals, victims of domestic violence, veterans, men and women transitioning out of prison, and those struggling with mental illness. If you know of anyone who needs assistance, Christian Care's 24-hour crisis hotline is (309) 788-2273.

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It's Easter and that means eggs, baskets, bunnies...and brunch! Head to Hotel Blackhawk's Easter Brunch featuring carving stations and food galore or make your way to the Figge Art Museum's Easter Brunch.  Use your Figge brunch receipt for free admission to the museum plus get a 10% discount in the store. Rhythm City has an Easter Easter Brunch too featuring live entertainment and an upscale holiday menu with traditional favorites.
justin moore With two gold albums already under his belt, Justin Moore makes his way to perform at the Adler Theater tonight for his Outlaws Like Me Tour. Come hear how his latest single Till My Last Day hit number one on both Mediabase and Billboard country music charts. With special guest Dustin Lynch, this is sure to be a great show.
http://www.rivermusicexperience.org/Upcoming-Events/Calendar-of-Events/MarchFourth-Marching-Band.aspx Enjoy a swirling volcano of high-energy music propelled by electric bass, diverse percussion, and a big horn section when the incredible MarchFourth Marching Band returns to River Music Experience on Wednesday! Let the band's acrobatic stilt walkers, hula hoops, and more inspire some of your own dance moves! Until then, head out tomorrow for a show full of general hysteria with Gypsy Lumberjacks.
wine dinner Treat your taste buds to a little something extra tonight during Bix Bistro's 5 Course Wine Dinner. Enjoy fine Italian wine paired with contemporary American and Italian cuisine.  Tomorrow, enjoy a plated meal, drinks, and a mystery show at Rhythm City Casino during their Mystery Dinner Theater!

Tim Stop After teaming up with the producer for the Fray and Colbie Caillat, Tim Stop is heading back to RME to show his talent as a vocalist, guitarist, pianist and songwriter on Saturday. Tonight, don't miss the folk rock and pop group, The Ragbirds, who USA Today hailed as "Highly impressive!" Tomorrow, be sure to check out Jason Carl & the Whole D Band for their CD release show.
young artists at the figge It's Davenport's time to shine at the Young Artists at the Figge Exhibit! Peruse incredible artwork all created by elementary students in Davenport. While you're at it, check out tonight's Thursdays at the Figge: PechaKucha Night. This fun, informal event allows community members to share ideas and interests ranging from recent travels to favorite hobbies.

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This Week's Events: March 28 - April 3


Thursday, March 28

5 Course Wine Dinner

Where: Blackhawk Hotel, Bix Bistro

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Price: $60/person

Website

Black Hawk College Jazz Band

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

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

Price: FREE

Website

Class: Acrylic Painting- Double-Take

Were: Figge Art Museum

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

Price: $65/member; $75/non-member

Website

Competitor Coupon Craze

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

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Drop In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge Ice

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

Price: $10

Website

 

Justin Moore

Where: The Adler Theater

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Price: $24.75, $29.75, & $39.75

Website

 

Kilkenny's Open Mic with Karl

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Live Lunch with Rose N' Thorns

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge Ice

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

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

River's Edge Monthly Turf & 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.

Ice Schedule

Turf Schedule

Website

 

The Ragbirds

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: Doors 8:00 p.m. / Show 8: 30 p.m.

Price: $8 in adv., $10 day of show

Website

 

Thursdays at the Figge: PechaKucha Night

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 6:30 p.m.

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

Website

 

Tour: Alison Saar: STILL...

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 6:00 p.m.

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

Website

 

Trivia Challenge - Win Gift Certificates!

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Stick around for live music by Kilborn Alley Blues Band

Website

 


Friday, March 29

Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 6:00 p.m, 7:00 p.m, and 8:00 p.m.

Price: N/A

Website

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
Where: River's Edge Ice
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Price: $10
Final Friday
Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Gypsy Lumberjacks with The Young Funk
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Doors 7:30 p.m. / Show 8:00 p.m.
Price: $5
Jason Carl & The Whole D Band CD Release Show
Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room
Time: Doors 8:00 p.m. / Show 9:00 p.m.
Price: $7
Live Lunch with David G. Smith
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music: Johnny Don't
Where: Kilkenny's Pub
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Mystery Dinner Theater
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Price: $15 in adv., $20 at the door

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge Ice

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

Live Music: Josh Kain and Friends

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: free

Website

Saturday, March 30

 

$20,000 Cash is King Drawing

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 11:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Brewery Tours

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

 

Community Drum Circle

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Price: $5/Adults, $2.50/Children 12 and Under

Website

 

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge Ice

Time: 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. ; 5:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Price: $10

Website

 

Easter Egg Scramble & 5K Run

Where: Lindsay Park

Time: 9:00 a.m. race time, Easter Egg Scramble at 10:15 a.m.

Price: Race: $36 until March 28, $40 March 29-30

Website

 

Exhibition: Marking Territory

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibition: University of Iowa Faculty Biennial

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibition: Alison Saar: STILL...

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibition: The Photography of Bradley W. Schaupp

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Noon - 4:00 p.m. Sunday

Price: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children (5-17) $3, FREE for members and children under 5

Website

 

Exhibition: Vintage Vows and Veils

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Noon - 4:00 p.m. Sunday

Price: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children (5-17) $3, FREE for members and children under 5

Website

 

Exhibition Opens: Young Artists at the Figge - Davenport

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Freight House Farmers Market

Where: Freight House Farmer's Market

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

Price: FREE

Website


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

Live Music: Rude Punch
Where: Barrel House 211
Time: 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Price: FREE

Live Music: Johnny Don't
Where: Kilkenny's Pub
Time: 9:00 p.m.
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, Ice
Time: 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.; 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and up

River City 6
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
Website

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Rootless Experience

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

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

Price: FREE

Website

 

Tim Stop

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: Doors 7:30 p.m. / Show 8:30 p.m.

Price: $8

Website

 

Live Music: 3rd Street Villians

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Sunday, March 31

 

$3,000 Sunday Shake Up Slot Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

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Easter Brunch
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Price: $22.99/non-member, $19.99/member, $10.99/children 4-10, FREE age 4 and under
Easter Brunch
Where: Hotel Blackhawk
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Price: Adults $30, Child (8-14) $9.50, Children 7 & Under FREE, 25% discount for Armed Forces and Senior Citizens

Easter Brunch
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Price: $18/person

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

Website

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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

Website

 

Tour: Alison Saar: STILL...

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

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

Website

Monday, April 1

 

Mexican Monday

Where: Barrel House 211

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

Price: $3 Margaritas and $5 Tacos

Website

 

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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Tuesday, April 2


Acoustic Music Club
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Price: FREE

Blues Cafe
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Price: FREE

Class: Figure Drawing
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 6:00 p.n. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: $20/3 classes/student; $30/3 classes/adult; $12/single session
Website

Class: Italian Language Class
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: $60/member; $70/non-member

Class: The Art of Drawing- Lines and Colors and Shapes
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: $65/member; $75/non-member

Competitor Coupon Craze

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

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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

Website


Open Jam Session

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Wednesday, April 3

 

Attack of the Casks

Where: Great River Brewery

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

Price: N/A

Live Lunch with Chris Dunn
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Marchfourth Marching Band
Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room
Time: Doors 7:00 p.m. / Show 8:00 p.m.
Price: $15

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

Website

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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.

St. Ambrose University, April 6, 2013- In college, Saturdays are usually spent lounging around without a care in the world; however, on April 6, 2013 the students of St. Ambrose University will be participating in their first full-length Dance Marathon.  Last year, in less than 10 weeks, a group of SAU students planned and held a four-hour preview event to gain interest from the student body.  More than 200 students attended the event and over $6,000 was raised.  This year, the club hopes to exceed its goal of $15,000.

"Dance Marathon is more than just one event?it's a culture on campus now.  With over 350 dancers so passionate about helping some amazing Kiddos, we've created a culture of helping and service on campus.  And there's no one better or more worthy of helping than kids battling every day for their health and happiness?especially since these kids are from the Quad Cities Area.  'FTK' isn't just three letters?it's a way of life for a lot of us students now.  'For The Kids!' is so much more than three little words!"  -Mark Brauweiler, SAU Dance Marathon President

This year SAU Dance Marathon is supporting 10 amazing Miracle Kids and their families as well as the families of 3 Kiddos who are Dancing in Our Hearts after losing their battles. Throughout the year, members of the organization have held events for the kids and their families, such as a movie night, trick-or-treating in the residence halls, and a carnival night.  The dedicated members of Executive Board and the 350+ registered dancers had the opportunity to get to know the Kiddos on a personal level throughout the year, which in return drives their passion to fundraise For The Kids (FTK!).

Dance Marathon is a culmination of a year of fundraising by dancers to celebrate the lives of the children and families that the money is supporting.   Dancers will stand the entire event to celebrate life and hope for the future. The money that is raised at St. Ambrose University Dance Marathon specifically benefits the children and families of the University of Iowa Children's Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, a Children's Miracle Network Hospital. These donations help fund many areas of hospital need such as enhancements, program support, and primary equipment. The results of these donations help improve the quality of life of the children and their families along with providing education and research of illnesses and treatments.

To learn more about St. Ambrose University Dance Marathon or to donate to this cause, please visit our website www.saudm.org .

If you are interested in volunteering at the event, please email DanceMarathon@sau.edu for more information.
Storytimes & Lego Clubs

Children's Play Cube purchased with Friends funds Morning Storytimes for Birth to Five - 10:30 am these dates:

  • Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, at the 30/31 Branch Library, 3059 30th Street.
  • Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24, at the Southwest Branch Library, 9010 Ridgewood Road
  • Fridays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, at the Main Library Children's Room, 401 19th Street.

Evening Storytimes for All Ages - 6:30 pm on these dates:

  • Monday, April 1, Main Library Children's Room
  • Monday, April 8, 30/31 Branch
  • Monday, April 15, Southwest Branch

Wednesday Lego Clubs - 4:00 pm on these dates:

  • April 3, Main Library Children's Room,
  • April 10, 30/31 Branch
  • April 17, Southwest Branch

Saturday Lego Time:

10:30 am, April 13, Southwest Branch,

STEM-tivity hands-on science program:

Fun with kites, 11:30 am. April 13, Southwest Branch

 

All of these events are free. Drop in for some fun at your library.

Kids' Read In
child reading on storytime rugDrop by two locations of the Rock Island Public Library on Thursday, April 4  for Kids' Read In Events. Bring a book you like or pick one from our shelves, and enjoy light refreshments while you read amongst our books.
1:00 pm, Southwest Branch Community Room
4:00 pm, Main Library Children's Room
Free!
El Dia Family Storytimes

Quetzacoatl imageStart your family's Saturday off right with tales from around the world for the whole family!  Each of the short storytimes start at 10:00 am, and include a fun activity:

 

Saturday, April 6: 30/31 Branch

Saturday, April 13: Southwest Branch

Saturday, April 20: Main Library Children's Room

Saturday, April 27: Main Library Children's Room

 

Part of the April "celebration of children's books," also known as El Dia. Free!

Fun for Teens, Too!

Teen chef preps his winning plateTeen Gaming Nights: Play Xbox 360 with Kinect, Wii games, or board games. Two opportunities to get your game on this month:

  • April 2nd at 6:00 pm at Main
  • April 23rd at 6:00 pm at Southwest

Teen Iron Chef Contest:

  • Thursday, April 11th, 6:00 pm, Main Library Community Room.

Do you have what it takes to be our next Iron Chef? Compete against other chefs for a chance to win great prizes for your skills. Our judges will taste your culinary masterpieces and decide who will be the next Iron Chef!

 

Teen Movie:

  • April 18th at 6:00 pm, Main Library Community Room.  Enjoy a movie, snacks and fun.  Free!

All Teen events are for ages 12 to 18.

What's New?

Starting April 1, you can say "charge it" at Rock Island Public Libraries. All Rock Island Libraries will accept MasterCard, VISA, Discover and American Express as a payment option on DVD checkouts, fines, charges, and donations to the library.

 

Charges for DVD checkouts will no longer be placed on account.

MOLINE, IL -- From 4-6 p.m. Saturday, April 6, Western Illinois University-Quad Cities will present the free, public forum, "A Lincoln Symposium: Scholars from the Land of Lincoln." The event will feature a screening of the film, "Young Lincoln," a 30-minute documentary depicting how the joys and trials of Abraham Lincoln's boyhood years shaped his early political notions and molded his character. 

Three noted experts from Quad Cities' area educational institutions will lead discussions after the documentary screening. They include : Stephen Warren, associate professor of history at Augustana College and a Civil War expert who has been a featured scholar on the PBS series "American Experience"; William Hampes, a Black Hawk College psychology professor, noted for his use of humor during his Lincoln presentations; and Timothy Roberts, associate professor of history at Western, who organized "Abraham Lincoln: The Constitutional and Civil War," a traveling exhibition (made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities) that appeared at WIU-Macomb in 2010 (see www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=8375).

The documentary viewing and discussions are being coordinated with The Lincoln Academy of Illinois, which was established in 1964 to recognize the outstanding contributions made by Illinois Citizens toward the social, cultural and technological progress of mankind.

At 6 p.m. Saturday, April 13, the Lincoln Academy will conduct its 49th annual convocation at Augustana College (Rock Island), and six people with ties to the Quad Cities will receive the Order of Lincoln honor, which is bestowed by the State of Illinois and is the state's highest award.

For more information about the convocation at Augustana College, see www.augustana.edu/x55722.xml, or contact Keri Rursch at (309) 794-7721 or via email at kerirursch@augustana.edu.

To find out more about the WIU-QC Public Forum, contact Tami Seitz at (309) 762-9481 or via email at TS-Seitz@wiu.edu.
Help your garden bloom with new ideas in "Liven Up Your Landscape" programs at the Main Library, 401 19th Street.

 

Starting a Rain Garden, Monday, April 1, 6:30 pm, Dan Mays, Scott County Master Gardener, will share some tips and tricks to getting started, and some recommendations you won't find anywhere else. Pick up an application for the City of Rock Island's Rain Garden  program at the end of the evening.

Flying Flowers in Your Garden, Monday, April 8, 6:30 pm, Roxie and Dallas DeShane, River Bend Wildland Stewards, will share what host plants each butterfly wants for their larvae. Learn what you can do to attract these "flying flowers" to your garden this spring. Handouts will be available.

 

Vegetable Gardening - A Feast For the Eyes and Palate, Monday, April 15, 6:30 pm, Make your vegetable garden the star of the neighborhood by choosing edible plants that are nutritious, tasty, and beautiful. Sandy Russell from Tastes of the Rainbow will show how using organic or heirloom seeds will add color and flavor to your vegetable garden.

 

Check our library website for dates!

 

Starting April 1, you can say "charge it" at Rock Island Public Libraries. All Rock Island Libraries will accept MasterCard, VISA, Discover and American Express. as a payment option on DVD checkouts, fines, charges, and donations to the library.

 

Charges for DVD checkouts will no longer be placed on account.

 

Spring Cleaning?

Mark your calendars for the library's annual drive-up-and-drop off event for shredding personal papers. The free Community Shred Collection Day is Thursday, April 25, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm, in the alley outside the Main Library.  Please note that Thursday is correct; there was an error in the Township newsletter.

 

Representatives from Document Destruction & Recycling Services will be on hand to collect personal papers for secured bulk shredding at their monitored facility in Davenport. Additional shred days held at other libraries. Check the Money Smart website or call 309-732-7303.

 

America's Music Coming to the Library

 

From April 11 to May 23, the halls of local libraries and non-profits will resound with the beat of uniquely American musical genres, thanks to the grant-funded "America's Music" project.

 

Bettendorf, Davenport, Moline and Rock Island Public Libraries, in collaboration with River Music Experience and Western Illinois University-Quad Cities, will host the six-week series, which features documentary film screenings, scholar-led discussions of twentieth-century American popular music and live performances.

 

"America's Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway" covers a wide span of musical interests, including blues and gospel, Broadway, jazz, bluegrass and country, rock n' roll, mambo, and hip hop. Upcoming events include :

 

Thursday, April 11: 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm, Kick-off of the America's Music project, featuring a live performance by Iowa Blues Challenge winners The Candymakers, at RiverMusic Experience.

 

Tuesday, April 16: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Blues & Gospel Week, featuring a Blues & Gospel film and discussion of Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Episode 1 and Say Amen,Somebody: Rock Island Main Library Community Room, 401 19th Street.

 

Or, email americasmusicqc@gmail.com or call 309-524-2470.

 

"America's Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway" is a project of the Tribeca Film Institute in collaboration with the American Library Association, Tribeca Flashpoint, and the Society for American Music and has been made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Additional local funding from Riverboat Development Authority.

Event is free to the public

MOLINE IL, USA, 03/21/2013 ? Toastmaster Clubs in the Quad Cities and Muscatine communities are sponsoring a Speech Contest at the Butterworth Education Center in Moline on Saturday, March 23, 2013 featuring the finest non-professional Speakers in the immediate area. These local Toastmasters Clubs invite residents and interested individuals to enjoy the competition featuring both prepared and impromptu speeches.

"Toastmasters International provides a supportive and positive learning environment where members have the opportunity to develop their communication and leadership skills," says Mitch Greer of Buffalo, Area coordinator for Toastmasters International in the Quad Cities area.

Prepared speeches by accomplished speakers selected by their Toastmasters Clubs will compete for the  area Championship and the opportunity to progress towards the ultimate title of World Champion of Public  speaking, a competition to be conducted by Toastmasters International in August 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

A competition for the finest Impromptu Speaker will also be held as part of the program. This is a competition where selected Champions from Area clubs will be presented with a topic, and are given up to 2 minutes to develop a speech on that topic with no preparation.

"It is through competitions such as these and the support of fellow Toastmasters that I overcame my own decades-long struggle with severe stage fright," said Kristin Bruchmann of Davenport, a member of Toastmasters who has achieved the title of Distinguished Toast Master (DTM), the highest achievement available within Toastmasters, and is now one of the leaders of Toastmasters in Iowa.

Area 93 and 94 Speech and Table Topics Contest
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2013
Location: Butterworth Education Center, 7th St. at 12th Ave. Moline
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

The winners of this event will proceed on to the Division Toastmasters Speech and Table Topics Contest to be
held in Muscatine, Iowa on April 20, 2013.

About Local Toastmasters Clubs
Local Toastmasters Clubs being represented in this Competition include : Moline Toastmasters,
www.2790.toastmastersclubs.org; QC Executive Toastmasters, www.qcspeak.com; QC Advanced
Toastmasters, www.1325.toastmastersclubs.org; Muscatine Toastmasters, www.685.toastmastersclubs.org

About Toastmasters International
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership
skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Founded in October 1924, the organization currently has more
than 280,000 members in 13,500 clubs in 116 countries. Each week, Toastmasters helps more than a quarter
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Minuteman Press - Davenport, Sue Grant, Owner.  563-386-4566. http://www.davenport.minutemanpress.com/ Full service print shop, in business for 21 years.

 

CALENDAR

March 23rd - Tug Fest Trivia Night - LeClaire Fire Station. Doors open at 6 p.m. Trivia starts at 7 PM. $10 per person. 8 person max per team. Bring your own snacks and drinks. (alcoholic beverages are allowed but limited to beer and wine coolers only please) Contact Kari Long iatugfestfan@gmail.com or Barry Long bal400@aol.com for more details or to reserve your table.

March 26th - Civic Club Annual Corporation Meeting that was originally scheduled for Feb. 26th, is now rescheduled for March 26th at the LeClaire Civic Center. Pot Luck at 6:30 PM and Annual Meeting at 7:00PM. All Civic Club members and their guests are encouraged to attend. Also, anyone interested in joining the Civic Club may attend as my guests.

March 26th - Reusable Usables - Women's Full Moon Circle Yoga - 7:30-8:45 p.m. Full Moon Circle is our opportunity to explore and learn from each other, and yoga will be led by Jennifer Vondracek.  We look forward to this opportunity to learn from a wonderful group of women, and to celebrate our strength, wisdom & love. $8 or donation. Ongoing event and for more info you can visit our website at www.reusableusables.org or our facebook page or call 563-289-3946

March 30th - Wide River Winery Easter bonnet Contest! Be creative and have fun! Judging at 3:30p.m. Tasting room is open 11AM-7PM

March 31st - Bier Stube - Special Easter Sunday Brunch - 9am - 12pm. Seatings begin on the hour.  Price $13.99 for buffet or $19.99 per person with unlimited Bloody Mary's and Mimosas. Also taking reservations for Mothers Day Brunch (May 12th). 1001 Canal Shore Dr., LeClaire. 563-289-2121

Save the Date

April 3 - "Dinner with Mrs. Dawley" The museum's fundraiser at the Dawley Home (Crane & Pelican Café) is SOLD OUT! Dinner in a riverboat pilot's home, joined by the couple's friends and family. It will be an enjoyable evening!  If you would like to be contacted if any reservations are cancelled, please send an email to: BuffaloBill@iowatelecom.net, or message the museum on FaceBook:  Buffalo Bill Museum LeClaire IA (Please include your phone number, and number in party).

April 5th - First Friday in LeClaire!  5:00-8:00 p.m.

Food and Beverage Samples at Mississippi River Distilling Company www.mrdistilling.com 5:30-8:00 p.m.

Wine samples at Wide River Winery www.wideriverwinery.com

Karaoke at Sneaky Pete's Every Friday Night 9:00 P.M.-1:00 A.M. 207 North Cody Road Le Claire, IA (563) 289-4277.

Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium will be open late - go in for a free red velvet cupcake!

Razzleberries will be open late. Come in to shop and get free samples of booze cake (while it lasts)!

Restaurants and several other shops will be open late, too!

 

April 6th - Zion Lutheran Church, Princeton Announces - One Show Only!

Benefit Performance of "Johnny Cash and the Sun Rocket Railway: A Tribute to the Music of Sun Records 7:00 P.M. Enjoy AJ Haut performing the songs of Johnny Cash, as well as Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley accompanied by Tristan Tapscott and Kyle Jecklin. Tickets: $10 each, available at the door. Princeton Community Center, 428 S. River Dr. Princeton, Iowa. Doors open at 6:30 PM

 

FYI

 

Grace Marine and Captain's Quarters, a 3rd Generation Family Tradition boat dealer, specializes in Crownline, Skeeter, Alumacraft, Manitou, Yamaha, and Mercury. We not only sell boats, but we also buy boats and repair boats. We now offer Pontoon, and Jet Ski rentals. We can be found at www.gracemarine.com, and also on Facebook.

The Buffalo Bill Museum offers admission discounts for group tours!   School groups, 4-H, fraternal and civic clubs, family reunions, etc. Call 563-289-4603 for more information and schedule a guided tour! Reservations are required and can be made months in advance! 

 

"LIKE" the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce on FaceBook Visit the chamber's Face Book page and discover a great source of news, business announcements, events, and other information that is updated frequently. It's a useful source of updated information for all members and non-members!

 

(ext 1135) or email Cindy Bruhn, Tourism Manager, at Info@VisitLeClaire.com

Chamber 2013 Networking Events - Everyone welcome to attend!

April 9 - Wide River Winery - after hours - 5-8pm (tentative)

May 14 - Great River Financial - after hours

June 6 - Black Watch Room - after hours - 5-8pm (1st Thursday)

July 9 -  Blue Iguana - Lunch -noon

August 13 - Big Dave and Holly's - lunch -noon

September 10 - Steventon's - after hours - 5-8pm

October 8 - Hungry Hobo - lunch - noon

November 12 - Faithful Pilot - after hours -5-8pm

December 10 - Happy Joes - lunch -noon

January 14, 2014 - Sneaky Pete's - lunch -noon

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

 

Meet and greet Pastor Melody any Wednesday from 1-3 pm at Happy Joe's. Pastor Melody from First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire, will be at Happy Joe's in LeClaire, every Wednesday, from 1-3 pm, sipping on a soda, reading and waiting to visit with you and your friends. Stop by and say hi. Or, if you have a prayer request or a question, just let her know.  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.

Trivia Nights in LeClaire at the LeClaire Civic Center

2013 Trivia Nights:

April 6 - LeClaire Little League

May 4 - LeClaire Lions

June 8 - Buffalo Bill Museum

July 13 - Hosted by First Presbyterian Church - Hurricane Sandy Victims

LeClaire Trivia Nights have raised over $95,000 for local non-profit organizations! Thank you for your continued support!

 

LeClaire 2013 Events Calendar

Spring - Spring Fling Easter Egg Hunt (Hollyhock Park)

May 5 - Cinco de Mayo

May 17-18 - French Market Days

June 7-8 - LeClaire Garage Sale Days

June 21-22 - Girls' Getaway Weekend - Details to come!!

Summer - City-Wide Water Explosion (Hollyhock Park)

Summer - Bike Parade & Decorating

August 8-10 - Tug Fest - www.tugfest.com

October 6 - Dogtoberfest (rain date - Oct. 13)

October 13 - Apple Fest

October 24 - Hallowine

October 26 - Witches' Walk

December 6-8 - Christmas in LeClaire

www.LeClaireChamber.com and visit the Chamber on FaceBook!

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elvis lives
Dove Award winners and GRAMMY nominated artists Brandon Heath and Mandisa perform tonight at the Adler Theater! Embrace the iconic style of Elvis tomorrow when Elvis Lives! shows at the Adler Saturday. Experience an unforgettable multi-media and live musical journey about Elvis' life. Be sure to check out some dance moves this weekend too when the Masquerade Dance Competition comes to the Adler Saturday.
cesar millan The Gilda's Club and the Genesis Cancer Care Institute are hosting their biggest fundraiser of the year at the RiverCenter this Friday. Support a great cause with a Luncheon and Meet & Greet with Cesar Millan, star of Leader of the Pack and The Dog Whisperer. Speaking of the RiverCenter, the QC Rollers are back in action Saturday. Cheer on the local rollers as they take on their Naptown opponents!
ballroom Mom's, are you looking for a way to spend some quality time with your sons? Take a night to slow down and spend some time with the boys at the RiverCenter's Mother Son Formal on Sunday. Enjoy a dinner buffet, crafts, dancing, and more, all without worrying about cleaning up the mess! Grandmas, aunts, and step-mother's count as moms, too!
What Made Milwaukee Famous After attending numerous festivals like Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza, What Made Milwaukee Famous takes the stage this Friday night at River Music Experience. Come hear the tunes that allowed this band to share the stage with the likes of Arcade Fire, The Black Keys, Snow Patrol, and more. Then prepare yourself for an intense live performance by slide guitarist and singer-songwriter Eric Sardinas on Saturday!
GAHCLearn about some of the most influential early residents of Davenport, the German 1848'ers, this Sunday at German American Heritage Center.   Join Dr. Joachin (Yogi) Reppmann will provide a historical perspective on these important immigrants. Following the event, take part in a Wreath Ceremony on Gaines Street. The GAHC will also host their second annual Spring Craft Market on Saturday.
todd suchermanCalling all drummers! Head to the River Music Experience Wednesday and spend An Evening with Todd Sucherman from Styx for a special drum clinic and meet and greet! Don't miss out on a chance to see the Kopecky Family Band on Tuesday, too. Hear what each family member brings to the table to make eccentric and beautiful music all the way from Tennessee.
charting a course There won't be any dull moments at the Figge this week with activities and events ranging from tours of Marking Territory and Alison Saar: STILL, to an event highlighting the Personal Geography; Charting a Course exhibit. Don't forget about the many classes and workshops offered either such as Bead Embroidery, Italian Language, and Acrylic Painting, too.

 

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This Week's Events: March 21 - March 27


Thursday, March 21

Class: Acrylic Painting- Double-Take

Were: Figge Art Museum

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

Price: $65/member; $75/non-member

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Competitor Coupon Craze

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Drop In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge Ice

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

Price: $10

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Kilkenny's Open Mic with Karl

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Live Lunch with Randy Leasman

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Personal Geography: Charting a Course
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

 

River's Edge Monthly Turf & 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.

Ice Schedule

Turf Schedule

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The BranDisa Tour

Where: Adler Theater

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $19, $30 Artist Circle, $16 groups of 10+

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Thursdays at the Figge

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: Noon

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

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Trivia Challenge - Win Gift Certificates!

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Friday, March 22

Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 6:00 p.m, 7:00 p.m, and 8:00 p.m.

Price: N/A

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Deja Vu Rendezvous featuring Franti Project: The Music of Michael Franti & Spearhead
Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room
Time: Doors 8:00 p.m. / Show 9:00 p.m.
Price: $5
Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
Where: River's Edge Ice
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Price: $10
Elvis Lives!
Where: Adler Theater
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Price: $32, $42, $52
Gilda's Club & the Genesis Cancer Care Institute welcome Cesar Millan
Where: The RiverCenter
Time: Doors 11:30 a.m. / Event Noon
Price: $50 Luncheon (general seating); $400 Luncheon (table of 8)
Julie Jurgens and Rob Reid
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Lunch with Mo Carter
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music: Matt Nanke
Where: Kilkenny's Pub
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Live Music: Modern Mythology
Where: Barrel House 211
Time: 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Price: FREE

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge Ice

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; 8:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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River City 6
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
What Made Milwaukee Famous
Where: River Music Experience, RME Hall
Time: Doors 8:00 p.m. / Show 9:00 p.m.
Price: $8

Saturday, March 23

 

2nd Annual Eiermarkt

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission or FREE with membership

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$20,000 Cash is King Drawing

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 11:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Brewery Tours

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

 

BroadBAND

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge Ice

Time: 5:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Price: $10

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Eric Sardinas

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

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

Price: $15

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Exhibition: Marking Territory

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: University of Iowa Faculty Biennial

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: Alison Saar: STILL...

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: The Photography of Bradley W. Schaupp

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Noon - 4:00 p.m. Sunday

Price: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children (5-17) $3, FREE for members and children under 5

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Exhibition: Vintage Vows and Veils

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Noon - 4:00 p.m. Sunday

Price: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children (5-17) $3, FREE for members and children under 5

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Exhibition: Young Artists at the Figge - Bettendorf

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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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

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Iron Orchard with Lewis Knudsen and the Bandits
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Doors 7:30 p.m. / Show 8:00 p.m.
Price: $5

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

Live Music: Matt Nanke
Where: Kilkenny's Pub
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Masquerade Dance Competition
Where: Adler Theater

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

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Public Skate
Where: River's Edge, Ice
Time: 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.; 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and up

QC Rollers vs. Naptown- Third Alarm
Where: RiverCenter, Great Hall
Time: Doors at 6:00 p.m. / First Bout at 7:00 p.m.
Price: $10 in advance, $12 at the door, $6 Kids 6-12, FREE Kids 5 and under

Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
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Tour: Marking Territory

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 3:30 p.m.

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

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Workshop: Bead Embroidery

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: $80/member, $90/non-member; $25/student materials fee payable to instructor

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Sunday, March 24

 

1848 to Today: The Amazing Impace of the German 48'ers on American Life

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: Social Time at 1:30 p.m. ; Presentation at 2:00 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission or FREE with Membership

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$3,000 Sunday Shake Up Slot Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Drop-In Broomball
Where: River's Edge Ice
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
Where: River's Edge Ice
Time: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Price: $10

Drop-In Soccer
Where: River's Edge Turf
Time: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Price: $6

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

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Mother Son Formal Dance

Where: RiverCenter, Mississippi Hall

Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $40/couple, $20/each additional participant

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge Ice

Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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Reception: Young Artists at the Figge: Bettendorf

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 12:30 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.

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

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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: Anthony Catalfano Quartet

Where: Brady Street Chop House

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

Price: FREE

 

Tour: Alison Saar: STILL...

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

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

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Monday, March 25

 

Mexican Monday

Where: Barrel House 211

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

Price: $3 Margaritas and $5 Tacos

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Drop In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge Ice

Time: 1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. ; 8:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $10

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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 Ice

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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Tuesday, March 26


Class: Figure Drawing
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 6:00 p.n. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: $20/3 classes/student; $30/3 classes/adult; $12/single session
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Class: Italian Language Class
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: $60/member; $70/non-member
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Class: Rug Hooking
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Price: $65/member, $75/non-member, $35 materials fee payable to instructor
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Competitor Coupon Craze

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
Where: The River's Edge, Ice
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ; 8:45 p.m. - 10:00 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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Kopecky Family Band
Where:  Redstone Room

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