16 Oct 2012

Glenview Middle School Students celebrate the National LIGHTS ON day with dance and music

By M. McNeil

More than 100 students will celebrate October 18th as National Lights ON Day--a day designed to draw attention to vital afterschool programs--by watching two kinds of dance?Rap and Philippine.

The school's mini assembly is scheduled for Thursday, October 18th at 3:45 pm in the school's north gym. On hand will be the very popular local rap group, RusHour, (made up of former Glenview students) and The Philippine Dance Troupe Company of the Quad Cities. The media is invited to attend the assembly and interview the performers, Lights ON student and staff.

Who: Glenview Lights on Students
What: Cultural dance and music display
When: Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Where: Glenview Middle School East Moline
3100 7th Street East Moline, IL 61244
North Gym
Why: Celebrate National Lights ON day in the community

East Moline will join more than 7,500 communities and 1 million Americans celebrating Lights On Afterschool, a nationwide event organized by the Afterschool Alliance to rally support for afterschool programs.

Afterschool programs keep kids safe, help working families and inspire learning. In the U.S. today, 15.1 million children go home alone after school.

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16 Oct 2012

The Haunted Island at Credit Island has been rescheduled this weekend from the rain! Join us Friday, October 19 or Saturday, October 20. Opens at 6pm.

By Davenport Parks & Recreation

15 Oct 2012

October Events & Specials!

By Davenport Parks & Recreation

Halloween Fun

This weekend - Haunted Island

Haunted Island will open at 6 p.m. October 12 and 13 at Credit Island, 2200 W. River Drive, Davenport. It will include a bat presentation at 6:30 p.m., hayrack rides from dark until midnight, and a bonfire with a storyteller. Concessions will be available. Admission is $12; $8 for ages 4-11; free for ages 3 and under.A $2-off coupon is available online. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Credit Island. Rain dates are Oct. 19 and 20.

This weekend - Family Friday Nights

Join us for Family Friday Night at Junior Theater. We're featuring "Jumanji" as this month's movie. 6pm - 9pm.
Fee: $2.50

Every Friday night is a different activity for the whole family.
October 12 - Junior Theatre: Jumanji;
October 19 - Sports: Red Hawk Golf and movie;
October 26 - Friday Night Jam and Uno tournament at Roosevelt Community Center.

Junior Theater

Mainstage Show

Beauty and the Beast, by Vera Morris is the featured fall presentation in October: Cursed! A young prince is transformed into a Beast because of his selfishness and locked away in an enchanted castle, along with all who serve him. To break the curse, he must learn to love more than just himself. Beauty, a young girl from a nearby village, finds her way into the cursed castle. Join us as the magic unfolds onstage.

@ 1:00 and 4:00 pm;

@ 2:00 pm.

Admission is $5 anyone 3 and up.

15 Oct 2012

BENEFIT FOR JOHNNY

By Rick Martin

You're invited to attend a benefit for Johnny on Saturday, November 10 from 11am until 5pm at VFW Post 9128 at 2184 State Street in Bettendorf.

Come and enjoy hot chili, soda, etc and take part in our 50/50 drawing, silent auction and raffle.

All proceeds go to the remodel of Johnny's home to make it wheelchair accessible.

15 Oct 2012

This Week in Downtown Davenport: 10/11 - 10/17

By QC Chamber

Hello!

'Tis the season for changing leaves, hot chocolate, and most frighteningly, haunted houses! Get your Halloween fix by attending the Davenport Jaycee's Haunted House every Friday and Saturday for the rest of October. Grab a friend or family member's hand to squeeze and experience the most-terrifying haunted house in the Quad Cities for only $10 a soul.

One of the most talked-about arrivals on the new folk music scene has landed in Davenport again for an intimate show tonight! Don't miss Martin Sexton, who has collaborated with artists from John Mayer to Peter Frampton, perform tonight at the River Music Experience! Fans of Scrubs and Parenthood may hear some familiar tunes at this show, too.

Inspired to make your own mark on music? Participate in RME's Songwriter's All-Original Open Mic on Saturday, and plan to attend other great events occurring this week too including performances by Daniel Stratman, Shemekia Copeland, 10 of Soul, and more. Grab tickets while they last for next week's Mason Jennings concert, too!

Attention all local beer lovers! Head over to German American Heritage Center for the Suds! Beer Tasting this Saturday. While you're there, visit the SUDS Beer Exhibit to learn about the history of brewing in the QC. If you're looking for another brew fix later in the week, check out Great River Brewery's Attack of the Casks every Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m.

The Praise for Life Concert this weekend will feature the Grammy and Dove Award-winning Christian music recording artist Kathy Troccoli. Make your way to the Adler Theater to be a part of this unique milestone moment!

The Figge's Teen Anime Fest, which includes a Japanese language class, a cosplay contest, and cool crafts kicks off Saturday at noon! Check out the wide assortment of classes offered by the Figge whether it be basic drawing or multi-media design, too. Tonight's presentation during Thursday at the Figge discusses the interpretation of portraiture from a variety of perspectives with demonstrations by current graduate students.

Rhythm City Casino will host one of the season's most sizzlin' performances this weekend when the Quad City Bottoms Up Burlesque Show takes the stage! Musician Chuck Murphy will be performing at the casino Friday, too.

See you downtown!

This Week's Events: October 11 - October 17

Thursday, October 11

$2,800 Bank It Blackjack Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Registration 5 p.m. Tournament 6 p.m.

Price: $20 entry fee

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