02 Nov 2012

Freight House Farmers' Market Winter Schedule

By Rick Martin
For your support all summer long. 

We had a great summer session!

Don'f forget that we are here all winter too!


We truly hope that your summer was as awesome as ours, and we thank you for all of your support during the summer.

Now that the kids are back in school, the leaves are off the trees and the wind is a little brisk its time to huddle up and get through the winter months.  The vendors here at the market will be braving the winter to bring you all your favorite home baked, hand made, locally grown and one of a kind creations that you have enjoyed all summer.

Our winter session kicks off on Saturday November 3rd with the regular hours of 8am to 1pm and Tuesdays from 3pm till 6pm.  We look forward to seeing you and both of us can keep warm with a cup of coffee and maybe a cookie.

Stop by and say "hi" and pick up some great deals while you are here.
02 Nov 2012

November 2012 Parks and Recreation News

By Davenport Parks and Recreation
Don't have enough things to keep you and your family busy in November?
Then take a look at what Davenport Parks and Recreation has to offer below. And
this is just a small sample! Browse over 300 additional winter programs and register
online by clicking here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001v7Kvm7N5Z4oU3MUaePXmOtfNltOElmrjti56fwG_MLHmRzjKgSYfmm6TQ-7lI1hcT0D9NzVn8rYN_QpMwlLlCPsEGwOX_coeFxWtnKeBTQSTAFMploQwLOFkJEgID67Q].
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School Out Days

Need something FUN for your kids to do when school is not in session?  We have school
out days for all ages.  Elementary age students can attend either the River's Edge
or Roosevelt Community Center. Days will be filled with playing games, doing crafts,
taking field trips and spending time with friends. Intermediate age students will
attend Collins House and days will be focused on exploring future career options
and helping engage youth in volunteerism. Program will run from 7:30 am - 5:30
pm.  Each student should bring a water bottle and sack lunch, wear socks and gym
shoes, and bring warm clothes to skate!  Afternoon snacks will be provided.
School Out Days coming up: Nov 6, Nov 12, and 21.
Click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001v7Kvm7N5Z4qN1QNAE1WDVvzc-o2zyYX0fOGqxLweWNB8kyeGaOhVlB_xMiC-bHBFJMO85JJRvOB3sMmDscJ0a9akdgaOAm60IgdpfZ3DE7nhKqIb49pbY61LgHEgpAfWI16XRSu-4Lt_NYVV-_4NouOSQlUncPDJH0nI-lPvezW8lXRgzDdicLp3I87Xe_dwxjPUkczPz-Y=]
to register and/or browse our online calendar for more information. Additional dates
available in December as well.
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Family Friday Night

Join us every Friday night is
for a different activity for the whole family. Activities this month:

November 2- Nature:  Pumpkin Leftovers

November 9 - Junior Theatre:  Neverending Story

November 16 - Sports:  Red Hawk Golf and movie

November 30 - Friday Night Jam and Uno tournament at Roosevelt Community Center.
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At the River's Edge

Turkey Bowling at River's Edge!

It's become a Quad Cities tradition! Come on down to the River's Edge and try your
luck with bowling frozen turkeys on the ice!

Saturday, Nov 17 1:45pm-3:45pm

At the River's Edge, 700 W River Dr

Cost is only $2.00

This is fun for the whole family!

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Indoor Soccer League Registration will open for January leagues beginning on 11/15.
Click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001v7Kvm7N5Z4rzER3rcpN-S7ynmEllqMTc6BVdivZayBuex1aOrnPgA8SlOBKQTkSBblQyE72iUYe9qswlEGTuRiRMDWQ58y4pvLiAXPjgdzGvsFteGPjZyPGzHLvXXWkgX5S8xFot0-OwDxK9Z7e78O-bwC21Iub_6J7L1dmyzKs3gnGurt5cgzbvZdWcG91NsWd2VliZRqE=]
to register your team after 11/15 or for more information.
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Indoor Golf Range

Indoor Golf Range at River's Edge opens November 1

Just in time for colder weather, our indoor golf range opens at the River's Edge
starting November 1. Keep in shape by practicing your swing all winter long! A
large bucket of balls is only $5, a small bucket is only $3.

Hours are generally:
Monday through Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm

Sorry, due to soccer games, the range in NOT open on weekends.

The golf range will close early on School Out days. The hours will be 7:30am - 11:30am
on those days. The following dates in November will be effected:

November 6, 12, 21

7:30am - 11:30am

Check our turf schedule online (click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001BR5y3yofU_BciWVWCjIDz3DaZ6_7wlgXxD8rLytX22WzneG2tFzClrd2pqevx8wNjQPKe-NcWJUDFy3kMPfC3ocfWsyoB0yWUU8oMAq03luInOKAy4ACGFybdt6GYFxKsU-FBYx9jtyzayBsBFODdw==&id=preview])
for any closures in the coming months, or call our Front Desk at 563-328-PARK to
confirm opening and closing times for the day. (The River's Edge is closed on Thanksgiving
Day.)
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Player Card

20% Bonus on Player Card for a limited time

Get your Player Card now at the River's Edge and get a 20% bonus! Makes a great
Christmas gift for the golfer in your family.


* Re-loadable      cards for use of Green Fees, Cart Fees, and Range Fees.
* Purchases      for a limited time will include a 20% bonus on the card, compliments
of Davenport Golf.
* For      sale at The Rivers Edge, 700 West River Dr, 328-PARK (7275).
* Player      Cards will not include concession and Pro-shop merchandise purchases.

* Player Cards require a $100/minimum transaction. Available in multiples of $100.

* Player Cards are valid for all Davenport Public Golf Courses - Emeis, Duck Creek
& Red Hawk Golf & Learning Center.
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Red Hawk Lodge available for rentals!

Looking for a great place to have an indoor holiday party? Then check out our space
at Red Hawk Golf and learning center. This beautiful remodeled space has multiple
TV's, a kitchen, and seating for 80 people. Set up can be customized for renter.
The space is also great for that football party or birthday party that you've wanted
to book, but couldn't find a place with a great price.  Well, Red Lodge is the place
you've been looking for!
Rental rate is $150 for 4 hours; $20 each additional hour.
There is also a $150 refundable damage deposit.
An additional room can be added for larger parties for only an extra $50.
Available beginning November 12, 2012 through March 31, 2013.
To check availability and to book, come to the Parks and Recreation office at the
River's Edge, 700 W River Drive. We're open 6am to 10pm every day of the week for
your convenience!

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Bettendorf Parks and Recreation

Davenport and Bettendorf Parks and Recreation are teaming up to deliver the most
complete package of recreation opportunities around! Watch this section for exciting
opportunities available!
This month:

"Start a new holiday tradition!" TRX Holiday Circuit Class at the Life Fitness Center.

Special extended 7-week TRX Circuit training class! Keep your workouts on track
through the holiday season.  Class incorporates cardio/strength interval training
using TRX, kettlebells, battling ropes, agility hurdles/ladders, medicine balls,
and much more!  Burn away those holiday calories and have fun while doing it!

Classes offered 3 days a week, Tues./Thurs. 5:30am & 5:45pm, and Sat. 7:45am.  Buy
a TRX Circuit punch card for flexibility ($7 per class, $5 per class for LFC members),
or pay for the whole session 2-3 days a week and get a discount!

Session begins Nov. 6thand runs through Dec. 20th. (No classes on Nov. 22 and 24).
Information available by calling 563-344-4119, or online at www.lifefitnesscenter.org
[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=c7jtablab.0.awdjzkkab.yc9hayeab.3527&ts=S0827&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifefitnesscenter.org%2F].
Life Fitness Center is located at 2222 Middle Rd. in Bettendorf.
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Public Skate
This Week
What a great way to stay in shape this winter and have some fun! Public Skate admission
at the River's Edge is only $5 and skate rental is only $3.

Fri, Nov 2
11am to 1pm
Sat, Nov 3 -
5:00pm to 8:00pm
Also, Veteran's Day Holiday
Mon, Nov 12, 2012
11:00am - 1:00pm
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Chrysanthemum Show

Come see the Conservatory Chrysanthemum show at

Vander Veer Botanical Park-

through mid November! While there tour our newly opened Enabling  Garden!

Open Tues - Sunday
10am-4pm.

Admission: $1
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Learn to Skate Lessons
The new session begins November 29. Sign up now and get $25 off any Learn to Skate
lesson.  Sessions runs through February 2.  Various skill levels available from
beginner to advanced.  Click here for more information.  Cost is $105  without coupon.
Coupon for $25 off is below.



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Kindernature
Saturday Nov 10
Diggin Dinosaurs! 10-11am Vander  Veer Botanical  Park.  Cost 6.00 all supplies
and a snack included.
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Denzel Washington
Movie Marathon
Please join us at Junior Theatre on Saturday, November 24
from 1PM - 1AM
for a movie marathon honoring Denzel Washington.
Admission is FREE!

Movies include :
1:00pm - Mississippi Masala
3:00pm - Cry Freedom
5:30pm - The Mighty Quinn
7:30pm - Safe House
9:30pm - Malcom X

Films are suitable only for 18 and over
Junior Theatre
2815 Eastern Avenue

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Birthday Party
Packages Available
Our talented and energetic party hosts will take care of set-up, clean-up, lead
group activities and ensure that each child has a great experience!
Packages available:

* Ice, Soccer or Laser Maze Ball at the River's Edge
* Fairy tale Adventure at Junior Theater
* Golf at Red Hawk Golf and Learning Center
* Nature and Garden adventures at Vander Veer or Duck Creek Park

Call our Party Hotline for details and pricing:
563-888-2088
02 Nov 2012

Move and Groove at the Library

By Steve Hart
Dust off your boogie shoes and come to the Davenport Public Library for a movin' and groovin' good time! The first Sunday of the month at 1:00 p.m., Movin' & Groovin' at the Library will be held at the Fairmount Branch Library (3000 N Fairmount Street.) Instructors from local dance studios will present a one-hour demonstration or lesson of a specific style of dance for all attendees to try. With styles ranging from Ballroom to Hip-Hop, this is a great opportunity to get moving, learn some new dance skills, and have some fun at the same time. All ages are welcome for this FREE program. For a listing of the hundreds of programs the Davenport Public Library offers, visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call 563-326-7832.

November 4–Salsa taught by Salsa Touch

December 2–Hip-Hop and Jazz taught by Midwest Academy of Dance

January 6–Beginning Ballroom taught by Fred Astaire Quad Cities
02 Nov 2012

Angel Tree Program Begins on Saturday

By Holly Nomura
02 Nov 2012

4th Annual QCI Fundraising Breakfast

By QC Interfaith

Reserve your place at this year's 4th Annual QCI Fundraising Breakfast

"Honoring Our Founders, Embracing Our Future"


Join Quad Cities Interfaith on Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 for QC Interfaith's 4th Annual Fundraising Breakfast at the St. Ambrose Rogalski Center from 7:30am - 8:30am. This year's theme is "Honoring our Founders and Embracing Our Future" Reserve your seat or table of 8 for your congregation. There is no cost for the breakfast, but this is a fundraising event, and there will be an ask for individuals to support our work. As you know, funding for the work we do always difficult to come by and the more sustained individual donors we have, the stronger we become. This is a meaningful one hour event- short but powerful!

This year's theme is to highlight our work ,but to reflect on how this organization came to be and to
honor four of the leaders who helped create QCI in 1986. This year's leaders to be honored or remembered are:

Reverend Ken Kuenning, Pastor Emeritus, Church of Peace in Rock Island 

Monsignor Marvin Mottet, former pastor, Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport

Reverend William Grimes, former pastor, Second Baptist Church, Rock Island

The Honorable Thomas Kilbride

New this year! We encourage individuals, community groups and congregations to take an ad in our Ad Book, which is another way to show your support for QCI's work. Pricing is as follows: Breakfast sponsor $500.00, Full page $350.00, Half page $200.00, and Business Card $100.00. To place your ad, please call Beth at QCI 563-322-4910 ASAP.

This is always a popular event so we strongly urge you to make your reservations as soon as you can by calling 563.322.4910. Can't wait to see you!


What's New at QCI

Quad Cities Interfaith held a Fire of Faith Gathering on October 25, 2012 at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport, Iowa. Our event brought people of many faiths together to work on Rekindling our Communities, Rekindling our Economy, and Rekindling our Democracy. The event was a re-commitment ceremony for the 20 member congregations and explanation of the Fire of Faith Campaign kicking off in 2013. Through Fire of Faith QCI will provide intensive support and training for members to reinvigorate their congregations and strengthen their connections to the faith community in the Quad Cities. For more information, contact Leslie at QCI. 

Pictured below is Reverend David Bigsby, Gamaliel of IL, as he addresses our event by informing us of the introduction of the Fire of Faith Principles. Thank you Rev. Bigsby for coming to our event. We appreciate that you could be apart of our program.


QCI Issue Updates


Transportation and Jobs Equity
As part of  Gamaliel of Illinois, the task force is working to secure a State wide Project Labor Agreement (PLA) from the contractors,unions and Illinois Department of Transportation that will include requirements for diversity in the work force on all transportation projects in Illinois. The Task Force is also looking to build a local monitoring committee in early 2013, that will hold accountable IL DOT on the Community Benefits Agreement principles it agreed to for the passenger rail project coming to the Quad Cities. Our next meeting is Wednesday, November 14th at 10:00am at Church of Peace-12th and 12th in Rock Island. Join us! For information, please contact Reverend David Geenen, Task Force Chairman at daveg@15thavenuechristainchurch.org


Healthcare

Imagine this situation:  Your six-year-old child has a fever and a sore throat.  You're worried, so you take him to the doctor. You say, "I notice he talks little.  Little by little and he has difficulty eating and swallowing."  The doctor asks you, "Does he have a sore throat?" Pretty straightforward, right?
But now imagine the same situation when your first language isn't English, and you have to bring someone, in this case a family friend, to interpret for you, and this is how the friend translates what you told the doctor:  "She says he is talking like, like lazy, whatever he says all the time, and plus he is not eating at all."  Then, when the doctor asks about the sore throat, your no doubt well-meaning friend keeps interrupting and doesn't let you answer the question.
Research is starting to show that medical communication problems caused by language barriers are not only distressing, they are also potentially dangerous.
Medical interpretation and translation are key health care services in reducing health disparities.  There are many other issues of disparity, of course: geography, ethnicity, physical and mental limitations, but the disparities caused by language services in our communities are the current focus of the QCI Health Equity Task Force.
Our next meeting is Thursday, November 29, 2012, at 6:30 PM in the QCI office.  We will be providing an orientation for new members on the work we have done to date and our proposed plans for 2013.  Please join us.  We hope to have at least one representative from every congregational member of QCI as we address the challenges of improving health equity in the Quad Cities!

Immigration

The immigration task force will working on their issue and action for 2013 at their meeting at 5:30pm on Tuesday, November 27th at the Village Inn on Harrison Street in Davenport. We are looking for every member congregation to send a representative to this task force. Please call QCI office at 563.322.4910 for more information.

Education Equity

QCI is in the process of developing a round table on education and is looking for clergy and community leaders to join together to establish round table that will identify and advance local issues and connect to regional and national education  issues. If  you are interested please email us at qcinterfaith@gmail.com. A kick off meeting will be announced in November!

 

Community Events



Continuing Series -Race Matters at St. Ambrose University
Friday, November 9th, 7:30 pm Concert, and November 13th, 7 pm United States Uprising: The Self-Emancipation of Slaves and the Spread of Jubilee after the Civil War.  
For more info and Race Matters updates visit: www.sau.edu





Upcoming Dates



Gamaliel of Illinois Leadership & Legislative Day
Springfield Illinois

G of IL leaders and organizers will meet in Springfield on Tuesday, Nov. 27, for a morning leader's meeting and afternoon visits with legislators.

We will begin a discussion about base building (core team development), schedule a retreat of leaders from across Illinois in January, discuss the state wide jobs
and minority hiring issues, and the state wide education issues.



Tuesday, December 11th - 6:30pm 

QCI Leadership Assembly

St Mary's Church , 516 Fillmore, Davenport 
This will be our final meeting of the year! There will be some work around strategic planning 2013 but mostly fellowship !
Come and join us for a meal together,  to reflect on 2012 and
renew our commitment to making 2013 our best year yet!
01 Nov 2012

NORTHPARK, SOUTHPARK & RED CROSS PARTNER TO COLLECT DONATIONS FOR HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF EFFORTS

By Aleisha Chiesa
RED CROSS SAYS THE BEST WAY TO HELP IS MONETARY DONATIONS

As the Red Cross seeks donations to aid the east coast storm victims, NorthPark and SouthPark Malls encourage our shoppers to do their part. The American Red Cross is advising that the greatest way to make a positive impact is to simply give donations in the form of money to help with the primary needs of food, water, shelter and medical help.

Starting today, there will be a collection site located at Guest Services, which is located at Younkers Court in NorthPark and in the Management Office at SouthPark Mall. Both Malls are partnering with the American Red Cross to collect such monetary donations in the form of cash or check.

Donations will also be accepted online at www.redcross.org/hurricane-sandy. More information is available at www.north-park-mall-ia.com or www.shopsouthparkmall-il.com. With a few simple clicks, donations will directly impact those in need.

How much help we can provide in the coming days will be determined in part by your generosity right now. As the storm's effects become more widespread, more people will need our help.

With your help, the Red Cross has already:Opened shelters in 7 states, deploying more than 1,000 Red Cross workers to support
  • relief efforts
  • Mobilized nearly 170 Emergency Response Vehicles to move at a moment's notice
  • Secured more than 230,000 shelf-stable meals
  • Readied thousands of supplies such as cots, comfort kits and clean up kits

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01 Nov 2012

This week in Downtown Davenport

By QC Chamber

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jackson Browne performs tonight at the Adler Theatre! Treat yourself to some of the most moving songs in popular music that define an entire genre of songwriting. Don't miss out on the Quad City Symphony Orchestra's Mozart and Beethoven performance Saturday at the Adler, too.

 

 Jorma Kaukonen, founding member the of the legendary Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, will be playing live at River Music Experience Friday!  The Grammy nominee and member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will perform his distinct American musical work ranging from dizzying electric guitar to breathtaking solo acoustic songs. Also, head to RME for the free programs including River Prairie Minstrels, RME Guitar Circle,and Blues Cafe.

 

 Let your taste buds take an international journey tonight at RME's second annual International Food and Wine Experience brought to you by QC United. The event features international food pairings prepared by the amazing Chef Sal Cracco and wine lover, Fred Smith.  Looking to incorporate some art with your wine? Try Wine & Art Night at the Figge and enjoy fun art activities with wine, hors d'oeuvres, and great conversation.

 

 Learn more about Rose Frantzen's 27-year journey as a full-time artist and her most recent exhibit at the Figge tonight, Portrait of Maquoketa: The Dimensional View. Head back out to the Figge for a special opportunity to see Frantzen paint during her artist demo Saturday where she will demonstrate her alla prima approach applied to her portrait paintings.

 

 If you haven't had the time to see the Posing Beauty in African American Culture exhibit, this weekend is your last chance!  But when one exhibition closes, another opens. Feast your eyes on the best works from The Quilts: Masterworks from the American Folk Art Museum.  While you're at it, take some time to check out the new exhibit at the German American Heritage Center displaying the Grimm Brothers fairy-tales with interactive elements for children.

 

 The Quad City Bottoms Up Burlesque show will return for another performance at Rhythm City Casino on Saturday.  On Friday, River City Six will provide the entertainment at the casino.  Don't forget to stop by the winter market all season long at the Freight House Farmers Market, too.

 

Are you a golfer in need of a place to practice this winter? The indoor golf range at River's Edge is now open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Take time to head over to the ice rink too and try hockey for free this Saturday.

 

See you downtown!

 

This Week's Events: November 1 - November 7
Thursday, November 1

$2,800 Bank It Blackjack Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Price: $20 entry fee

Website

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Class: Acrylic Painting (Int/Adv)

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Price: $75/member; $85/non-member

Website

 

Competitor Coupon Craze

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Price: FREE

Website

Follow on Facebook and Twitter

 

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

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

Price: $10

Website

 

Exhibition Reception and Artist Lecture: Rose Frantzen

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: Opening Reception for Portrait of Maquoketa: The Dimensional View at 6:00 p.m. / Artist Lecture at 7:00 p.m.

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

Website

 

Jackson Browne with Special Guest Sara Watkins

Where: Adler Theater

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Price: $46, $56, and $66

Website

 

Kilkenny's Open Mic with Karl

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Learn to Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Price:

Website

 

Live Lunch with Nick Vasquez

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Musical Happy Hour Featuring Keith Soko

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 4:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

QC United Presents: International Food and Wine Experience

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

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

Price: $50 per person; $90 per couple; $45 for RME Members

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

 

Thursdays at the Figge

Where: Figge Art Museum

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

Website

 

Wine & Art

Where: Figge Art Museum

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

Price: $15/student; all supplies provided

Website

 

Friday, November 2

An Evening with Jorma Kaukonen

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: Doors 7:00 p.m. / Show 7:30 p.m.

Price: $30 in advance; $35 day of show

Website

 

Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery

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

Price: N/A

Website

 

High School Drop In Turf/Soccer

Where: River's Edge

Time: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Website

 

Kilkenny's Live Music - Kevin Presbrey

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Live Lunch with Melanie Devaney

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Musical Happy Hour with Dave Smith

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

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

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

River City 6

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price:

Website

 

Watercolor Class (Beg)

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Price: $65/member; $75/nonmember

Website

 

Saturday, November 3

 

$20,000 Cash is King Drawing

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 11:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Artist Demo: Rose Frantzen

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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

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

 

Exhibition: 2012 College Invitational

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibition: Portrait of Maquoketa: The Dimensional View

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibition: Posing Beauty in African American Culture

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibition Opens: Quilts: Masterworks from the American Folk Art Museum

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibition: Sculpting with Fiber

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibition: Grimm Brothers Fairytale Exhibit

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($5 Adults, $4 Seniors, $3 Kids)

Website

 

Freight House Farmers Market

Where: Freight House Farmer's Market

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

Price: FREE

Website

 

Iowa @ Indiana Showing

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: TBA

Price: $2 Domestic Drafts, $5 Pretzels or Wings, $2 Beef Tacos

Website

 

Kilkenny's Live Music - Kevin Presbrey

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

Learn to Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Price:

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:  5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. ; 8:15 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

Quad City Bottoms Up Burlesque Show

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: $20 general admission, FREE for superstar members

Website

 

Quad City Symphony Orchestra

Where: Adler Theater

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Price: $10, $23, $32, $42, $53

Website

 

River Prairie Minstrels

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

RME Guitar Circle

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 2:00 p.m. -3 :00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
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Try Hockey for Free Day

Where: River's Edge Ice

Time: 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Sunday, November 4

 

$3,000 Sunday Shake Up Slot Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Price: FREE

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Adult Coed Soccer

Where: River's Edge Turf

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.

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Exhibition Closes: Posing Beauty in African American Culture

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 5:00 p.m.

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

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Girls High School Soccer Session 1

Where: River's Edge Turf

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

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Over 30 Hockey

Where: River's Edge, Ice

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.

Price: $10

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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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Tour: Portrait of Maquoketa: The Dimensional View

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

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

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Monday, November 5

 

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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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, November 6

 

Acoustic Music Club

Where: River Music Experience, RME Hall

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

Price: FREE

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Blues Cafe

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

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

Price: FREE

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Class: Figure Drawing

Where: Figge Art Museum

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

Price: $12 or less

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Class: Ikebana

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Price: $50/member; $60/non-member; $13 materials fee/class ($52 materials fee payable to instructor at first class)

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Class: Watercolor (Int/Adv)

Where: Figge Art Museum

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

Price: $75/member; $85/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

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

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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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Men's Soccer Competitive

Where: River's Edge Turf

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

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Open Jam Session

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Turkey Ala Free

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: until 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Wednesday, November 7

 

Art Lovers Book Club at the Figge

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Members only program*

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Attack of the Casks

Where: Great River Brewery

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

Price: N/A

 

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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Musical Happy Hour with Lojo Russo

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

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

Price: FREE

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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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Quad Cities Go Red for Women Luncheon & Silent Auction

Where: The RiverCenter

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

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Women's Soccer

Where: River's Edge Turf

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

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01 Nov 2012

Free Thanksgiving Dinner. Please RSVP

By Rev. David Revelle
Free
Thanksgiving Dinner

Everyone Welcome!

When: Nov. 22/Thanksgiving Day
Where: Christian Center Church
2103 West Third Street
Davenport, IA

Time: Noon-2:00 p.m.

We'll serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal
with all the fixin's!

Please call 563-322-2959 to reserve your spot!
31 Oct 2012

Rock Island Library Announces Menu for a Flavorful Fundraiser on November 8

By Lisa Lockheart

With more dining stations and food choices on the menu, book lovers attending the Rock Island Library Foundation's Food for Thought fundraiser will have plenty of tasty ways to "eat, drink, and support their library" on Nov. 8. Food for Thought runs from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street. To set up for the event, the Main Library will close to the public at noon on Nov. 8 and reopen to Food for Thought guests at 5:00 pm.

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Participating chefs Brad Scott, Eudell Watts, III, Eric Hand and Craig Joos, Kyle Verschorre, Martha Cleaveland and Robert Lewis will be offering samples of dishes ranging from starters to desserts. The menu includes:

  • Antipasto station with assorted Cabot Creamery cheeses, warm spinach artichoke dip and garlic dip, assorted olives, vegetables, salami and fresh fruit, Sauté station featuring creamy garlic butter risotto with lagostino and shrimp, both presented by Chef Brad Scott and the Scott Community College culinary arts academy.
  • Mediterranean shrimp and pasta with tomato, olives and garlic from Eric Hand and Chef Craig Joos of the Rock Island HyVee.
  • Bite-size pita with gyro topping, mini-pulled pork sandwich and crostini toast served by Chef Kyle Verschorre, of Doc's Inn
  • A flavorful and healthy chicken stir-fry prepared by Chef Robert Lewis, the "happy diabetic chef,"
  • Fancy fettucchine with artichokes and chicken, accompanied by creamy mushroom and panzanella bruschettas, served by Eudell Watts, III, of Eudell's Specialty Foods.
  • Dessert prepared by Chef Martha Cleaveland, Blue Cat Brew Pub.

Food for Thought transforms the historic 1903 library building into a spot for dining, socializing and silent auction bidding. Admission includes wines poured by Thad Miller, craft brew samples from Dan Cleaveland of the Blue Cat Brew Pub, complimentary soft drinks, and musical entertainment by the BHC Jazz Combo and Lee Blackmon.

Guests can bid on 35 books signed by their authors, as well as other unique gift items, including a private home dinner party for four, home pizza party, baskets and packages from local businesses. One-of-a-kind tote and book bags, made by Adventure Orange DIY boutique from retired library banners, will also be included in the silent auction.

The fundraising event helps the Rock Island Public Library Foundation grant requests for special programs and projects that are outside the Rock Island Library's normal operating budget. Rock Island Library Foundation dollars support special purchases of materials, equipment, beautification projects. Previous Foundation grants have funded the library's Bookletters service, renovations to the children's room and self-check machines.

Guests who RSVP in advance receive a preferred admission rate of $30 per person or $50 for a couple. To receive the preferred admission rate, guests should reserve by calling 309-732-7302 by noon on Wednesday, Nov. 7. Without a reservation, walk-in admission is $35 per person. With either rate, admission is payable at the door by cash, check or credit. Donations to the 501c3 Rock Island Library Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Additional support for the event was received by Modern Woodmen of America, Cabot Creamery cheeses, Friendship Manor, and the Printer's Mark.

For more information, visit the library webpage at www.rockislandlibrary.org or call 309-732-7302.

29 Oct 2012

New Zombie Survival Club meeting this Hallowed week!

By M. McNeil
On the eve of Halloween....John Deere Middle School Students are learning Zombie Survival Skills


(Moline, IL)  Just in time for Halloween.....  John Deere Middle School has created a "Zombie Survival Club". Zombie Survival Club is made available through a partnership between Lights ON for Learning 21st Century Community Learning Centers and the Moline Public Library.

The program was created by Jan Laroche, the teen services librarian who has an interest in Zombie movies and recognized the trends in teen literature about zombies.  She says the club will focus on STEM lessons (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) in a fun setting.   "Zombie Survival Club is intended to be a lighthearted, activity based program that develops educational skills through a fun after school curriculum."


Some of the lessons being taught to zombie so they can survive include :
•       Come up with list of essential needs for zombie survival-- water, food, first aid, tools, safe locations, transportation, power/electricity.  Create list for an emergency kit.
•       Discuss types of zombies and spread of infection.
•       Discuss safe drinking water and food supplies. Include how much water is needed, how to find it, and how to make it.
•       Use CDC guidelines to figure out how much water would be needed for a short-term stay.
•       Use math skills to figure out different sizes of bottles and groups of people.
•       Use survival books to discuss how to find safe water in different locations, and discuss purification methods.
•       Discuss food supplies. Include what food to keep on hand in your kit, where to find additional food in both urban and rural settings, and how to grow food.
•       Use calorie guidelines and nutrition information to figure out how long a supply would last. Discuss where food stores might be found and use survival books to identify edible wild plants. Plan a garden for future food supplies. (If necessary, discuss hunting and trapping skills.)
•       Discuss safe locations. Include being prepared to fortify for the short term, ideal locations for immediate retreat, and long-term plans for relocation. Also include discussion about transportation.
•       Discuss power/electricity issues. Include ways to survive without electricity and ways to generate power.
•       Have students research how long electricity would continue after an apocalypse. Make a potato battery and look at plans for a bicycle generator.
•       Discuss power/electricity issues. Include ways to survive without electricity and ways to generate power.
•       Discuss long-term survival plans. Include ways to communicate with other survivors, finding information, and the pros and cons of joining with others.


The John Deere Zombie Survival Club meets every two weeks for one hour (4:15-5:15).

***The media is invited to participate in this week's club meeting to interview students and teachers****

Who:  John Deere Middle "Lights ON" Students
What:  Zombie Survival Skills class
When:  Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 4:15 pm
Where:  John Deere Middle School Moline
Why:  It's ghouly fun...and the students learn science, technology, engineering and math skills

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