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Art: The Art of Giving

Independent Scholars' Evenings presentation is by Glorie Iaccarino. 
will be 
Presenting the benefits of Public Art and the Art of Giving with the purpose to
expose, engage, educate and enlighten public. 
She will be 
Discussing views on the value of art metaphorically and financially. Also,
proposing the idea that because it is "free" it does not have a lesser value. 
During the evening, she will be Introducing the PaperGirl project from Berlin,
Germany. This movement has grown worldwide and soon will be our first local
event Papergirl Quad Cities.

Exploration:

Freedom and Censorship with Art
Getting art into public places
Art in community engagement and sustainability
The benefits of Art giving
Function of Art

About the Presenter:

Glorie Iaccarino is a Quad Cities area artist and educator who has spent over
twenty years advocating, creating, and promoting art as way to educate,
enlighten and entertain the community. She currently works as a facilitator with
the Eco Arts Council of the Quad Cities and formerly was the Director of The
Quad City Girl Power! Club. She has provided programs and events such as
"Celebration of Woman", "The Mobile Art Clinic", and served as a contributing
editor with an Eco page with Families First Magazine and as co-host educator
with the "Art with Mr. I" art lesson series on WQPT. From public school
classrooms, local libraries and area non-profit youth serving organizations, Ms.
Iaccarino shares her love, passion, and respect for art as a way of living
promoting the philosophy that there is "Art from Life and Life from Art".

Independent Scholars Evenings. 7.00 pm 
2nd fl of The Moline Commercial Club
Doors open at 6.30 pm. 

1530 Fifth Avenue. Moline. Illinois. 61265, above the Phoenix Fine Art gallery. 
wine, beverages and light hors devours are provided. 

The Independent Scholars Evenings are sponsored by The Institute For Cultural
and Healing Tradition, Ltd. a 501(c)3 at State and Federal levels since 1996
Youthfest 2012
Wednesday, July 11
10am - 2pm
Fejervary Learning Center
1759 W 12th Street
Calling ALL youth in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas!
Come celebrate with Davenport Parks and Recreation and many partnering organizations at our 19th annual YOUTHFEST!  This year YOUTHFEST will return to Fejervary Park. There will be all types of environmental, cultural and physical activities including obstacle course, bounce houses, basketball, skateboarding, chalk art, recycled kite making, and youth gardening information.

This event if FREE!
There is no reason not to come down to Fejervary Learning Center for this year's popular event!

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Hello!

fireworks Thank you to everyone who came downtown on Tuesday for Red, White, and Boom!  The event was a huge success!   A big thank you also goes out to our presenting sponsors, Genesis Health System and the Riverboat Development Authority, as well as all of our sponsors and volunteers that made the event such a great evening.

 

The River Bandits are playing at Modern Woodmen Park this weekend! The Clinton LumberKings come to town for a three game series running Saturday through Monday.  Also along the river this week is Music on the Levee featuring free music in LeClaire Park.

 

Apache Relay One of the best performances and biggest surprises at River Roots last year was Apache Relay.  Apache Relay will return to the QC on Saturday for a performance at RME and tickets to see this up and coming band are just $10!   Additional shows at RME this week include Eisley, MASQC, The Tangents, River Prairie Minstrels, and The Olypmics.

 

Grafitti6 will bring its unique alt-pop to RME via the combination of singer/songwriter Jamie Scott and writer/producer DJ Tommy D. Scott.  Also don't forget to check out Friday Live at 5, RME Guitar Circle, Acoustic Music Club, and Open Mic Night.

 

David Plowden's Iowa features photos capturing small-town America over a twenty year period.  This exhibit at the Figge Art Museum features a wide range of great images, so don't miss your opportunity to see it.  Also at the Figge this week is a sold out Wine & Art event, Art in the Middle, and Figge member's Art Lovers Book Club.

 

The German Immigrant Experience at the German American Heritage Center demonstrates an immigrants' journey by sea, train, and foot to their final destination here in the Quad Cities.  Visit the GAHC to enjoy  Storyteller Brian "Fox" Ellis as Wilhelm Grimm performing Grimm's Fairy Tales on Saturday afternoon in the first part of a three part series.

 

See you downtown!

 

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This Week's Events: July 5 - July 11


Thursday, July 5

 

$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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12 Days of Gifts

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 10:00 a.m. - Noon and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Brady Street Pub Lunch Specials & Happy Hour

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: Lunch specials every weekday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Time: Happy Hour specials every weekday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Time: Sunday, drink specials all day

Prices: See website

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Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

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

Price: $10

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Kilkenny's Live Music

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Live Lunch with Lars Rehnberg

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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MASQC

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

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

Price: FREE

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Million Points Giveaway

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 10:00 a.m., Noon, and 2:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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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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Trivia Challenge - Win Gift Certificates!

Where: Brady Street Pub

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

Price: FREE

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Wine & Art!

Where: Figge Art Museum

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

Price: SOLD OUT

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Friday, July 6

 

12 Days of Gifts

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 10:00 a.m. - Noon and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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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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Cellarman's Series: Firkin Friday!

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: N/A

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Eisley

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: 8:30 p.m.

Price: $10 Advance; $12 Day of Show

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Friday Live at 5 Featuring Curtis Hawkins Band Sponsored by Dahl Ford

Where: River Music Experience, Courtyard

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Kilkenny's Live Music

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Live Lunch with Ren Estrand

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m, and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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The Tangents

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
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Walker Band

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Price: FREE

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Saturday, July 7

 

$1 Deals

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: While hard beverages are served

Price: $1 drink specials

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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
Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
Where: River's Edge
Time: 4:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Price: $10
Exhibition: David Plowden's Iowa

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: Sculpting with Fiber

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: Suds: History of Brewing

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($5), or FREE with membership

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Exhibition: Waxing Poetic: Exploring Expression in Art

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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Kilkenny's Live Music

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Live Lunch with Keith Soko

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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River Bandits v. Clinton LumberKings - Steve Stricker Bobblehead; Jimmy Buffett Night

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and Up

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River City 6

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Price: FREE

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River Prairie Minstrels

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

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

Price: FREE

RME Guitar Circle
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

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Storyteller Brian "Fox" Ellis as Wilhelm Grimm

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Price: $5 or less

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The Apache Relay

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: 8:30 p.m.

Price: $10

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UFC 148 - Silva v. Sonnen II

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Price: No Cover Charge

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Sunday, July 8

 

$1 Deals

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: While hard beverages are served

Price: $1 drink specials

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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 Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

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

Price: $10

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Music on the Levee - The Barehanded Wolfchokers (Good ol' fashioned Dixieland)

Where: LeClaire Park Bandshell

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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River Bandits v. Clinton LumberKings - Collectible Championship Pennant, U.S. Bank Family Sunday

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and Up

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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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Monday, July 9

 

2 Times Points Plus

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 4:00 p.m. - Midnight

Price: FREE

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DAGOBAH

Where: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Price: N/A

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Happy Hour

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Price: $1 Drink Specials

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Nifty 50's

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.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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River Bandits v. Clinton LumberKings - Buck Night

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5

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Tuesday, July 10

 

Acoustic Music Club

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 4:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

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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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Happy Hour

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Davenport, Iowa, July 3, 2012 - A local best-selling author will help launch the summer theme at Vander Veer Botanical Park this Friday, July 6 at 2pm. Ann Hailey, author of the "Fishscale Girl" series will be on hand at Vander Veer Conservatory to read from  her book and kick off the "Two Rivers - One World" theme.

This free event is open to the public and media, and is part of a program to help children explore the delicate balance of nature through a variety of exciting summer programs being held at Vander Veer Botanical Park. Sponsored by Davenport Parks and Recreation and The Friends of Vander Veer, children can learn through the eyes of Fishscale Girl, who discovers that her Amazon River and the Mississippi River face similar challenges with major environmental problems such as pollution and erosion.

Fishscale Girl, a small doll made from an actual fish scale, is the main character in a series of pictures books written and photographed by Quad-City author Ann Hailey. Fishscale Girl moves from her home in the Amazon to Davenport, Iowa, and learns about the similarities and differences of her new and old homes.

The Vander Veer Conservatory display featuring Fishscale Girl will be open to the public as well. Refreshments will be served. A Fishscale Girl nature walk will also occur at 3:00 p.m.
Coal Valley, IL - July 3, 2012 - Niabi Zoo has announced a naming contest for their female baby giraffe which was born on June 1, 2012.

Three finalist names have been chosen for zoo visitors to vote on and choose their favorite. The naming contest will run for the entire month of July, with the winning name announced on August 1st.

With this format, zoo visitors who vote will not just be choosing a name for the new giraffe, but will also be supporting the zoo. "We're asking visitors to cast their vote with their pocket change," says Zoo Director Marc Heinzman, "and the name with the highest dollar amount will win." According to Heinzman, all proceeds raised from the naming contest will go toward Niabi Zoo's efforts to build a new elephant enclosure.

The three finalist name choices and their meanings are Jabali (Strong as a Rock), Wally (a zookeeper favorite choice), and Kofi (Born on a Friday). The ballot boxes are located inside the giraffe building at Niabi Zoo, in front of the indoor giraffe viewing area.

Niabi Zoo is open seven days a week from 9:30 to 5:00 pm. The giraffes will be on display until approximately 4:00 pm each day.

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USO Presents Carnival in Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Rock Island Arsenal, Sponsored by PepsiCo

The USO (United Service Organizations) of Illinois is bringing the USO Carnival to the Rock Island Arsenal on July 7th as part of the 150th Anniversary Celebration of the Arsenal. Sponsored by PepsiCo, the USO Carnival will bring Quad Cities military and civilian families together in support of the U.S. Armed Forces and the Arsenal.

Open to the public, the event will offer families a full day of fun. Included in the festivities is Cirque-tacular Entertainment, a unique act of high caliber circus, specialty, and novelty performers. The USO of Illinois' own music program, Spirit of the USO Band, comprised of Chicago-based, professional musicians and entertainers will perform on the main stage. Especially for military kids, the USO Discovery Kids Arts & Crafts Tent will provide kids the opportunity to make crafts and special handmade projects. The Blackhawks Puck Shot Challenge will challenge festivalgoers to test their puck skills with the Stanley Cup Champs. The Military Family Resources Tent will feature booths dedicated to best-in-class military community resources including representatives in such areas as Career, Education, Financial and Legal Resources. The USO Carnival has been made possible in part by the Chicago Blackhawks, Chevrolet, Stern Beverage, Inc. and Modern Woodmen.

Global food and beverage leader PepsiCo, the event's premier sponsor, is in its third year of partnership with the USO of Illinois through mentorship programs, wounded warrior transition empowerment and local community support. In celebration of this partnership, PepsiCo volunteers will also be on hand to give away "Pepsi Pack" care packages to the first 500 military kids attending the Carnival.

"We're proud to sponsor this wonderful event that brings together the local military community," notes Brett Lucas, national chair of the VALOR employee resource group at PepsiCo.  "From partnerships and outreach events, to mentoring programs and hiring initiatives, PepsiCo and VALOR are committed to supporting service members,veterans and their families in every way."

The Rock Island Arsenal anchors the military community of the Quad Cities and touches the lives of all Quad Citians; it is a common thread that ties communities together in the Quad Cities. The mission of the USO is to enhance the quality of life of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families and to create a cooperative relationship between U.S. military andcivilian communities throughout the state of Illinois. The USO Carnival is an opportunity for the USO and the Arsenal to join together in their bringing communities together in support of the military.

The Rock Island Arsenal has supported the U.S. military's warfighters in the field for 150 years through the continued accomplishment of its duty to America's warfighters in a relevant, ready and reliable manner.Today, the Rock Island Arsenal is a major military installation where 8,000military and civilian individuals are employed.

In honor of the Arsenal's anniversary, the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce has launched, Hooah! Quad Cities, an ongoing military appreciation and community goodwill campaign created to support the military and their families, veterans and the Rock Island Arsenal. To learn more, visit http://www.hooahquadcities.com.

EVENT SCHEDULE: Saturday, July 7, 2012

10:00 AM - 150th Anniversary Celebration Parade

11:00 AM - Opening Ceremony

11:30 AM - 4:30 PM Carnival Attractions

5:00 PM - Closing Ceremony

ABOUT USO OF ILLINOIS

The USO lifts the spirits of America's troops and their families. The mission of the USO is to enhance the quality of life of the U.S. Armed Forces personnel and their families and to create a cooperative relationship between U.S. military communities and involved or supporting civilian communities. The USO of Illinois is a civilian 501(c)(3) registered non-profit, not a government agency. We are supported solely by the generosity of the American people.

Two Rivers - One WorldFriends of Vander Veer

From the Amazon

to the Great Mississippi -

Fishscale Girl's Adventures
at Vander Veer Botanical Park

Explore the delicate balance of nature through a variety of exciting summer programs being held at Vander Veer Botanical Park. Sponsored by Davenport Parks and Recreation and The Friends of Vander Veer, learn through the eyes of Fishscale Girl, who discovers that her Amazon River and the Mississippi River face similar challenges with major environmental problems such as pollution and erosion.

Fishscale Girl, a small doll made from an actual fish scale, is the main character in a series of pictures books written and photographed by Quad-City author Ann Hailey. Fishscale Girl moves from her home in the Amazon to Davenport, Iowa, and learns about the similarities and differences of her new and old homes.
Kickoff Event
fishscale girl 3
Friday, July 6 2pm
at Vander Veer Conservatory

Join us in kicking off Two Rivers - One World! Ann Hailey, local author of the Fishscale Girl series, will read her books at this free event for the public. The Conservatory Display featuring Fishscale Girl will be open to the public, as well. Refreshments will be served. A nature walk will occur at 3:00 p.m.

Fishscale Girl and the Disaster
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Saturday, July 21 at Vander Veer Park

Come discover how Fishscale Girl learns how animals survive natural disasters and come back to a destroyed habitat. The Fishscale Girl and the Disaster by local author, Ann Hailey, will be read in English and Spanish. The program is for ages 5-12 and will start at 10am on July 21st. Be at the Vander Veer Conservatory for all the fun activities. There is a $2 fee for the program.

 

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Fishscale Girl: The Amazon vs. Great Mississippi

Saturday, August 4 at Vander Veer Conservatory

Join Fishscale Girl and explore the difference between the Amazon River and the Great Mississippi River. Fishscale Girl tells of her origin and how she came to be. The program will have interactive activities about both rivers and how we can protect both. Come to the Vander Veer conservatory on August 4th at 10am. Ages 5 - 12. Come join the fun for a $2 fee. Register Now!!

 

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Other programs featuring Fishscale Girl


Check out "Let's Go Outside" backpacks from The Conservatory at Vander Veer. These backpacks feature lessons that take visitors throughout the Park and Conservatory.

 

Enjoy The Conservatory display, featuring an Amazon Tropical Rainforest Birds display, as well as a Disaster Scene from the Fishscale Girl series.

 

Experience the popular park programs My Little Wheelbarrow on July 11 and 18 @ 10am at Vander Veer Playground, and Wild Walks in the Park on July 16 at 1pm. These programs will feature Fishscale Girl in their lessons.

July 5th. 2012 : I.S.E.
" Of Laughter and Forgetting: Purposeful Ambiguity: the Unbearable Lightness of
Being: The limits of human possibilities. " 

Further insights into the concepts and message of Milan Kundra  

The theory of Nietzsche , the love story , the politics. 

Co- Presenters are Michael Rosenthal and Narveen Aryaputri. 

Michael Rosenthal has done  Graduate work on Nietzsche at the University of Iowa
during his extensive work in theology, philosophy and psychology at Western
Illinois University, and St. Paul Seminary and the University ofnIowas. 

Narveen Aryaputri has her M. A. in English Literature from Meerut University,
India. 

Reference will be made to the thesis by Miguel B Llora "MILAN KUNDERA: AN
INDICTMENT AGAINST LIGHTNESS" which he presented for his Master of Arts
requirements . 
Freely available on the net. 

Independent Scholars Evenings. 7.00 pm 
2nd fl of The Moline Commercial Club
1530 Fifth Avenue. Moline. Illinois. 61265
wine, beverages and light hors devours are provided. 

The Independent Scholars Evenings are sponsored by The Institute For Cultural
and Healing Tradition, Ltd. a 501(c)3 at State and Federal levels since 1996

The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, Ltd. 
www.qcinstitute.org
www.atthephoenix.com
www.themolinecommercialclub.com
www.themolineclub.com

Come in out of the heat and enjoy the award-winning juggling act of "one of the hottest young performing jugglers in the country, Doug Sayers."  Stop by the Eastern Avenue Branch Library (6000 Eastern Avenue) on Thursday, July 5 at 4:00 p.m. to be amazed!

For more information about this event call 563-326-7832, or for more information about whatsup juggling visit www.whatsupjuggling.com.

Registration is not required for this FREE event!

Join Us for our 33rd Year of Celebrating America's Truckers! July 12th - 13th 2012 

http://iowa80truckstop.com/

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