05 Oct 2012

Haunted Island Hayrack Rides

By Bob Peppers

The Friends of Credit Island Park present the 2012 Haunted Island Hayrack Rides.

This family-friendly event will take place on October 12 and 13 at Credit Island Park, 2200 West River Drive in Davenport. The fun begins at 6:30pm with storytelling, hayrack rides and more. Concessions are available inside the Credit Island Lodge.

Cost is $12 for adults, $8 for kids 4 - 11, and kids 3 and under are free.

Rain date is Oct 19 and 20.

For more information, contact Bob at 563-529-3080.

Sponsored in part by Davenport Parks & Recreations, the Riverboat Development Authority, The Family Credit Union, Credit Island Park and the River Cities' Reader.

04 Oct 2012

Jordan Catholic School Walk-a-thon

By Janine Parr
Jordan Catholic School's annual walk-a-thon details:

  • Friday October 5th from 10:00-11:30am
  • Students have collected nearly $15,000 in pledge donations for new textbooks.
  • mmediately following mass at St. Pius X Church (about 9:30am,) students will move to the school gym for a brief (15-20 minute) assembly.
  • 5th grader Maggie Schaecher thought it a fitting day to present Fourth Grade Science Teacher Karen Lavell with a framed print
  • of a May 2012 Quad City Times article highlighting her annual laboratory rat experiment which teaches the value of nutrition.
  • Hy-Vee will provide a Hydration Station (water bottles) directly behind the store along 20th avenue, for the children as they walk.
  • Grand prizes will be awarded to the top 3 families.
  • Eighth grade students will lead the walk with Kindergarten & first grade bringing up the rear and walking an abbreviated route. The walk-a-thon will begin at approximately 10am and will commence with popsicles in the Farrell Hall parking lot. Please call me with questions & thank you for your partnership.
04 Oct 2012

10th Preventing Abuse Conference

By Tony Nassif
Helping Prevent Child Abduction & Human Trafficking

We will identify the problems but focus on the solutions.

Child Abduction, Prevention & Rescue. * Human Trafficking, Cartels in America.* Pornography impact *TerroristInvolvement in pornography *NationalSecuritThreat *Positive Role of the Faith Based Community *Updates on current events *Successes and Rescues  

Speakers Presenters

Governor Terry Branstad , U.S. Senator Grassley,

Detective Sergeant, Oscar Mejia,   DrugCartel Expert, Noreen Gosch,

Ric Lumbard (restoring victims)Baz: C.I.A. former, deep cover rescues,

Tamara Scott , Chuck Hurley (Iowa trafficking legislation), Jim Rothstein , Special Investigator of abduction & trafficking ,

Tania Fiolleau, former madam of 400 prostitutes ,

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children* Drew and Heather

Collins, parents of Missing Child, Dale Whiting, Timothy Plan, and more.   * Subject to change

Interesting surprise. Don't miss it.

REGISTRATION:   $59.00 includes conference and lunch** $79.00 at the door

DATE:   October 19, 2012  
LOCATION:   Embassy Suites, Des Moines, Iowa

TIME : 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Speakers and Lunch (Provided)

5:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. Dinner break 
6:30 P.M. Movieof "Border Wars" about the cartels

 

Register Today!!! SPACE IS LIMITED

www.preventingabuse.org or call   323-851-3872


I personally look forward to see you at the conference

Tony Nassif
President/founder
PreventingAbuseConference

03 Oct 2012

You are invited to the Stand Up! Change Teen Statistics Community Show

By QC Health Initiative
The QC Hearts and Minds Youth Workgroup of the Quad City Health Initiative is proud to be partnering with the Rock Island County Regional Office of Education and Scott County Kids to bring the Stand Up! Change Teen Statistics theater program to our local schools.

During the week of October 22nd, the Stand Up! cast will give multiple performances of its 55-minute live prevention theater program to high school students across our community.  Presented by the R.Ed.I Arts and Education Foundation, the program provides information, hope and help for youth in managing issues they experience during adolescence.

Where:
Nighswander Junior Theater @ Annie Wittenmeyer
2815 Eastern Ave.
Davenport, IA 52803


When:
Tuesday October 23, 2012 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM CDT

Performances of Stand Up! provide a great opportunity for teens and adults to have open discussions about issues facing youth today.  The Youth Workgroup hopes this program helps to identify and assist kids with mental and behavioral health concerns.  We've arranged for a special performance of Stand Up! to be given for community members and other school personnel/high-school students who would also like to experience this fantastic program live.

We invite you to join us for the Stand Up! Change Teen Statistics Community Show at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23rd in the Nighswander Junior Theater in Davenport.  The performance is free.
Please click on the link below to RSVP.

Register Now!
I can't make it
Questions about the event may be directed to Nicole Carkner, Executive Director, Quad City Health Initiative at 563-421-2815.  We acknowledge and thank the following sponsors who have provided financial support for this project including: Edgerton Women's Health Center, Quad City Bank & Trust, Rock Island County Juvenile Court Services, Scott County Regional Authority and United Way of the Quad Cities Area.  We look forward to seeing you at the theater!
01 Oct 2012

QC CROP Hunger Walk this Sunday, October 7th

By Anne Wachal
The 41st annual Quad Cities CROP Hunger Walk to be held this Sunday, October 7, 2012 beginning at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport and crossing the Centennial Bridge into Rock Island.

Looking to make a difference in these trying times, the Quad Cities CROP Hunger Walk has set a goal of 1,000 Walkers and hopes to raise $60,000 to help stop hunger and poverty here in our community and around the world, through self-help initiatives. A portion of the funds raised here in the Quad Cities will go to the hunger-fighting work at local food pantries and other agencies.

Last year, 800 Walkers raised more than $58,000 in their locally organized CROP Hunger Walk.

This year the Quad Cities and some 2,000 cities and towns nationwide are joining together in interfaith community CROP Hunger Walks around the theme "Ending hunger one step at a time." Many of the CROP Walkers will be wearing T-shirts, proclaiming their solidarity with the millions of neighbors around the world who have to walk to live -- as well as with the millions served by local food pantries, food banks, and meal sites here in the U.S. These local ministries share in the funds raised by CROP Hunger Walks.

Haiti is one part of the world where CROP Hunger Walks are making a big difference. In the aftermath of the killer earthquake, Church World Service was there with much-needed emergency assistance. With the recovery effort in full swing, CWS is helping families and communities to rebuild homes, food supplies and livelihoods.

CROP Hunger Walks also play a role in the U.S., helping communities ravaged by floods and tornadoes to recover.

For more information about the Quad Cities CROP Hunger Walk, contact Anne Wachal of Churches United of the Quad City Area at 563-332-5002 or awachal@cuqca.org.
01 Oct 2012

American Cancer Society Discovery Shop in Bettendorf to hold annual Fur & Glitz Reveal

By Jamie Sons
The Bettendorf Discovery Shop in Cumberland Square is excited to announce that Thursday, October 11th from 10:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. we will be revealing our beautiful collection of fur coats and accessories, and our stunning special occasion dresses, tuxedos, jewelry, and accessories.

The Discovery Shop is ready to help you to sparkle and shine for a great cause!  Stop in on Thursday morning to be the first to see all of the lovely items that we have available.  We will help you to find just what you need for your upcoming special occasions, and you can help us to raise money to help in the fight against cancer.  Our donors have been very generous; we have a wonderful assortment of items for you to choose from.

The Discovery Shop is an upscale resale shop selling gently used items all donated by the community it is owned and operated by the American Cancer Society with the proceeds going for cancer research, education, patient services, and advocacy.   The shop is run mainly by a staff of over 80 volunteers.  If you are interested in joining our volunteer group stop in the shop and join us in the fight against cancer.

If you have items that you would like to donate for this event or at any time, donations are gladly accepted during business hours and a tax receipt is always available.  The shop welcomes men's, women's and children's gently used clothing, accessories, jewelry, collectibles and kitchen items.  For more information find us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/QCDiscoveryShop or on Twitter at QCDiscoveryShop

Regular shop hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
01 Oct 2012

Dickens' Bicentennial Celebrated in Fall Frieze Lectures at Rock Island Public Library

By Rick Martin

The Rock Island Public Library and Augustana College are partnering to offer a four-week lecture series on the bicentennial of the birth of Charles Dickens.

The annual fall Frieze Lecture Series brings Augustana College professors into the Rock Island Main Library for thought-provoking college lectures with no grades or tests. This year's theme is "What the Dickens?" with each lecture featuring a topic related to one of the best-known writers in the English language..

The lecture series is offered in the Rock Island Main Library Community Room, 401 19th Street, at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, October 23, 30, November 6 and 13. Coffee and conversation follow the lectures. Dates, presenters and topics include :

Tuesday, October 23: Dr. Karin Youngberg, Augustana College English department, will provide an overview of the life and work of Charles Dickens. Dr. Youngberg, who holds Augustana's Conrad Bergendoff Chair in the Humanities, will set the table for the Series' consideration of Dickens' place in literature and history.

Tuesday, October 30: Dr. David Ellis, Augustana College history department, will speak on the world Dickens inhabited, considering the key themes and issues in British, European and global history at the time Dickens was active.

Tuesday, November 6: Dr. Catherine Goebel, Augustana College art history department, will offer a slide lecture on artists important to Dickens. Dr. Goebel, who holds Augustana's Paul A. Anderson Chair in the Arts, will discuss both those artists who were favorites of Dickens and those who found inspiration in his literary works.

Tuesday, November 13: Dr. Umme al-Wazedi, Augustana College English department, will provide a post-colonial view of the staunchly pro-colonial Dickens, and consider how his place in literature has changed in a world vastly different from the one in which he lived.

Presentations are free and open to the public. For more details about events at the Rock Island Library, call 309.732-7303 or check the online calendar at www.rockislandlibrary.org

01 Oct 2012

Sign up Now for Intersession Workshops for Children at Rock Island Public Library Events for Teens and Adults, Too!

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: The Rock Island Library is offering a number of free events to keep children, teens and even adults occupied during the Rock Island/Milan schools intersession break in October.

Parents or caregivers can sign their children up for several free workshops from Oct. 10 to 17:

Art with Gloria Pop-up Book Workshop: Wednesday, October 10, 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm, Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street. Participants will make a pop-up book in this workshop for children in 3rd through 8th grades. This workshop is sponsored by a donation from Artists Unlimited, and is taught by art instructor Gloria Burlingame.

Tech Tools: Animoto Workshop: Thursday, Oct. 11. Children in 3rd grades and up may sign up for either the 3:30 to 5:00 pm or the 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm workshop in the Rock Island Main Library Community Room, 401 19th Street. Participants will create professional videos using their own pictures, video clips and music. Images, music and video should be brought in on a portable flash drive.

Magic Workshops with Rick Eugene. Participants have a choice of two dates and locations: Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 6:30 pm, in the Rock Island Main Library Community Room, 401 19th Street or Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 6:30 pm, in the Rock Island Southwest Branch Community Room, 9010 Ridgewood Road. Children from second grades on up will learn how to do magic tricks with professional magician Rick Eugene.

To register for any of the above events, call the Rock Island Library Children's Department at 309-732-7360.

In other events during intersession, the Children's Department will offer day and evening storytimes, a free Friday movie, a weekday Lego time and a Saturday Lego time and science "STEMtiviity" event:

  • Evening Storytimes: 6:00 pm, Oct. 8 at the Rock Island 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th Street, and Oct. 15 at the Southwest Branch;
  • Morning Storytimes: 10:30 am, Oct. 9 at 30/31 Branch; Friday, Oct. 12 at the Main Library;
  • Friday Fest Family Movie, 1:00 pm, Friday, Oct. 12, Main Library;
  • Wednesday Lego Time: 4:00 pm, Oct. 17 at the 30/31 Branch;
  • Saturday Lego Time: 10:30 am, Southwest Branch
  • Saturday "STEMtivity:" 11:30 am, Southwest Branch. Why do things float? Explore this topic with a fun, hands-on project around concepts in STEM (science, technology, engineering or math.)

In events for other ages, the library's Young Adult Department will offer Teen Trivia from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm on Oct. 9 at the Rock Island Southwest Branch. On Oct. 18, the library will celebrate the Teen Read Week theme of "It came from the library!" with a free murder mystery party for ages 12 to 18. The murder mystery party is from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Rock Island Main Library, and features chances to play a murder mystery game, enjoy snacks, and win prizes. Teen Read Week dares teens to "read for the fun of it," from Oct. 14-20, 2012.

And in events for adults during the first part of October, the library will host the Knit for Peace group at 6:00 pm on Oct. 9 at the Main Library, offer a demo on downloading free eBooks from OverDrive at 6:00 pm on Oct. 10 at the Southwest Branch, hold a "Technology Basics" product showcase with tips on what to look for when buying tablets, eReaders, and cell phones at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at the Main Library, and present a computer genealogy workshop at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 17, also at the Main Library. No registration is required for any of these free events for adults.

For more information on the 35 events offered for all ages at the Rock Island Library in October, visit the library calendar at www.rockislandlandlibrary, call 309-732-7323 (READ), sign up for an email newsletter, or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter.

 

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01 Oct 2012

Davenport Parks & Rec October newsletter

By Davenport Parks & Recreation
Junior TheaterMainstage 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.

 

Recreation Programs

This weekend - Family Friday Nights

Join us tonight for Family Friday Night at Credit Island. A guided night hike will take place to look for wildlife and we'll investigate night creatures. 6pm - 9pm. Fee: $2.50

Every Friday night is a different activity for the whole family.  
October 5 - Nature:  Night Hike at Credit Island; 
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.
School Out Days

Need something 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. Fees range from $15 - $125. See page 29 of our Fall/Winter 2012 Thrive catalog for all available days and fees, or click here for our online catalog.

Healthiest State Walk

Residents of the Davenport and the greater Quad Cities will join with thousands of other Iowans in a one-kilometer Healthiest State Walk at 12 noon on Wednesday, October 3. Local walkers will meet at the River's Edge, 700 West River Drive.  We will walk from River Drive to Credit Island and back, with an option for those that would like to hike around the 2.3 miles island. Click here for more details.

 

Senior Coffee

Come enjoy the sights, sounds and fragrance of the Conservatory. The Fall Color show will be in bloom. Wednesday, October 10, 10 am to Noon. Fee is $1.00.

Changing of the Season Hike

Autumn color makes fall an enjoyable time.  A guided hike at Sunderbruch Park will be conducted to show how trees change color and how the plants and animals prepare for the upcoming cold months. 
Saturday, October 13, 10 am - 11:00 am,
Fee - $2.00

 

Toddling on the Wild Side

Come experience Fejervary Learning Center's toddling nature program and bring your 18-24 month old child to experience hands-on nature explorations.  Program starts at 10 am and will last for 30 minutes.  For only $2, children will discover programs exploring nature's many beautiful animals, reptiles, insects, plants and how weather impacts our amazing creatures.  Click here for dates and registration.

Golf DavenportFall Special
Enjoy these beautiful fall days at our Duck Creek and Emeis golf courses with our weekday fall special:
From now through October 7, play 18 holes for the price of 9, Monday through Friday at Duck Creek or Emeis golf course. Discount applies to green fees and carts. Take advantage today! You deserve a round of midweek golf before the season ends!
Need more?
If you have questions about anything in this newsletter, or about any Parks and Recreation facility or program, check out our website at:


Our website probably has the information you're looking for.
Or visit us in person at:
Davenport Parks and Recreation
700 W River Dr
Davenport, Iowa 52802
563-328-7275
Our hours are 6am - 10pm, 7 days a week, except major holidays
28 Sep 2012

Niabi Zoo's Pints for Pachyderms is Sold Out

By Rick Martin
Coal Valley, IL - September 27, 2012 - Niabi Zoo announced today that its Pints for Pachyderms beer and wine tasting event has sold out.

The event, which is scheduled to take place Friday, September 28th, has no more tickets available. Advance ticket sales were very strong, and in order to ensure an enjoyable event for those already with tickets, no more tickets will be available for purchase.

"We're amazed with how well tickets have sold for this event, especially since it's only our second year hosting it," said Zoo Director Marc Heinzman. "While we're sorry that we will have to limit how many people can come to this incredible event, we want to make sure that we're able to provide the best experience possible to everyone who already has purchased tickets. We only have so much
beer, wine, and food for everyone to enjoy."

According to Heinzman, over 750 tickets have been sold. In 2011, the first year for the event, about 550 people attended Pints for Pachyderms. Niabi Zoo hopes to plan an even larger event next year so that more people can come and enjoy this one of a kind event.

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