27 Jun 2012

East West River Fest Coming Soon!

By Charlotte Morrison

A multi-event celebration (200 events) called the "East West River Fest" will be held throughout the Quad Cities from September 7-16, 2012.

It includes many annual events, but also other events that you may not be aware of.  There will definitely be something for everyone.

http://www.visitquadcities.com/ewrf

26 Jun 2012

Special showing of Flying Monsters 3D Thursday, June 28 at the Putnam

By Jenna Smith

Doors open at 4 p.m. Movie plays at 5 p.m. & 6 p.m. Children's activities begin at 5 p.m. The Museum Exhibit Halls and Museum Store will be open until 7:30 p.m.

Make it a dino-mite combo and add Dinosaurs Unearthed for an additional charge.

 Douglas Lawson, geologist, paleontologist, computer scientist, and star in Flying Monsters 3D will be presenting exclusively to guests before each showing and available for photos and autographs during the night!

 Cost is only $5 per person!

Reserve your spot by visiting www.putnam.org or calling the reservation line at 563-324-1933 ext. 221.

 Flying Monsters 3D is sponsored by Wells Fargo.


25 Jun 2012

Rock Island Library Lines Week 4 Summer 2012

By Rock Island Public Library
Rock Island Public Libraries - Main, 30/31 and Southwest
Hungry for More Details?
Ant biting into book illustrationPick up the summer program brochure at any Rock Island Library, or visit the library website. Reading logs and entry forms are available at the Rock Island Main Library, 30/31 Branch and Southwest Branch. You have until July 27 to turn in your reading logs and entry forms!
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Chomp Down on Great Summer Reading!
Ice Cream sundae model in Main Library display caseCan it be? We're already half-way through our Summer Reading contests for kids, teens and adults? The good news is that you still have four more weeks to read and win. Pick up a children's summer reading log, adult entry form or teen reading ticket, and read, read, read!
Reading is So Delicious for Kids

Ant at table eating book illustrationThe Reading is So Delicious summer reading menu includes: A Read-to-Me club log for ages two to five, the I'm a Reader book club for ages six to eight, and the Ravenous Reader log for ages nine to 11. Kids earn prizes for reaching age-appropriate reading goals at three levels, and an extra chance to win special prize baskets.  Fill out an ice cream cone with your name on it to be added to our summer reading wall! Prize pick-up started June 18.

 

Events this week include :

 

Storytime, 30/31 Branch: 10:30 am, Tuesday, June 26 Storytime, Southwest: 10:30 am., Wednesday, June 27 Storytime, Main: 10:30 am, Friday, June 29

 

Math Munch Club with Elizabeth: 3 more weeks of tasty math projects, 3:15 pm to 4:00 pm, Tuesday, June 26 Main Library Community Room.

 

Magic with Rick Eugene, 10:00 am, June 27, Main Library Community Room.

Book Tasting at Main, 3:00 pm, Wednesday, June 27, Main Library Children's Room. Get a taste of new books to add to your summer reading list.

 

Legos at Main: 4:00 pm, Wednesday, June 27, Main Library Children 's Room

 

All programs are free. No library card required. Questions, call the Children's Room at 309-732-7360,
Teens: Feed your Mind - READ!

teen Feed Your Mind illustrationThis week, teens can earn points (and have fun)  attending 3 tasty events:

 

Teen Iron Chef Contest, 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm, Monday, June 25, Main Library Community Room. Make dishes with a variety of secret ingredients, win a prize!

 

Hugo movie posterTeen HUGO Movie and Food. See the movie Hugo, and make an edible craft based on the automated toys from the movie. 5:30 to 7:00 pm, Thursday, June 28, Main Library Community Room.

 

Teen Tie-Dye: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm, Friday, June 29, 30/31 Branch Library, 3059 30th Street. Bring a shirt or two to tie up and dye in wild colors and patterns.

 

Teens ages 12 to 18 turn in a reading card when they complete at least six hours of reading, or a program card for attending any one of 20 events. You can enter multiple times, and earn more chances to win books, DVDs, gift cards, or the grand prize, an Amazon Kindle® eReader.

Keep reading! Each card stands for 6 hours of reading, and you can turn in as many cards as you can finish. The more you read, the more chances you have to win.
Books are Brain Food for Adults

Events this week include :

 

Recipe Club & Cooking Demo, 6:00 pm, Tuesday, June 26, Rock Island Main Library Community Room.  Bring a recipe to swap and share, and sample a demostration of pasta dishes by guest chef Rachel.

 

Fit for Life, 2:00 pm, June 28, Southwest BranchEat to Live art Community Room, 9010 Ridgewood Road. Free diet and fitness tips from personal trainers.

 

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Are you reading? Sample our Reading Club for ages 18 and older! Just drop off an entry form for every book, eBook or audiobook you finish during the contest period.

Entry forms and boxes at all Rock Island locations. Top prize is a new Sony® eReader. Entries due by July 27.
Like Audiobooks? Try OneClickdigital!

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Rock Island Library is adding OneClickdigital, a new service that allows you to download thousands of audiobooks for enjoyment on a portable listening device. All books are iPod compatible. To learn how to use it, sign up for a free online webinar to be offered on June 26. Details:
Week 4 of Summer Reading

Wonder book illustrationSummer Reading is on now all Rock Island Libraries. If you haven't picked up your forms yet for the childrens, young adult or adult reading clubs, there's still lots of time to read and win! With themes such as Reading is So Delicious, Feed Your Mind: READ and Books are Brain Food, the library is cooking up a summer stacked high with fun and reading.

 

Entire list of events: Summer @ Your Library" on the library website.

 

Summer Reading events and prizes sponsored by Friends of the Rock Island Public Library, Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District (Southwest Branch events) and the Rock Island Public Library Foundation (summer art and drama.)
Rock Island, Illinois > 309.732.7323 (READ) > www.rockislandlibrary.org Rock Solid, Rock Island.
25 Jun 2012

This Week in Downtown Davenport June 21st Edition

By QC Chamber
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The Oak Ridge Boys headline at the Adler this week and this Grammy, Dove, CMA, and ACM award-winning group is sure to entertain with its four-part harmonies and upbeat songs.  The RiverCenter will play host to B100's Biggest Baby Shower and the Night Storm Dance Party, as well.  Pick up tickets to see Wilco next week at the Adler, too!

 

The Juneteenth Festival returns to LeClaire Park this week! This festival is free to the public and features an array of family activities and entertainment.  On Sunday, Music in the Levee will feature the Dixie Cats playing variety of music sure to be fun for all ages.

 

A poetry writing workshop takes place at the Figge tonight withseasoned author Ryan Collins leading the event  titled "An Intuitive Conversation with Art: Trusting Your First Thought." Thursday at the Figge is also tonight followed by Fridays at the Figge.  Create with Kelli returns on Saturday and Art in the Middle wraps the week.


The Pines, Busted Chandeliers, and Lojo Russo will take to the Redstone Room stage at River Music Experience Friday! Check out their distinct and powerful indie-rock/Americana tunes for just $12.  RME's live lunch series features Chris Noth and Jordan Danielsen.  Acoustic Music Club, Open Mic Night, and Exposure - an open DJ Challenge - are all great ways to get involved at RME, too. Rock Camp

 

The Lost Dogs, a soulful a cappella group, is hosting a workshop and performance at RME, as well.  Also, come out and support our young musicians during the Session 1 Rock Camp USA concert!  Other shows at RME this week include The Myers Brothers, Friday Live at 5, The Oolong Gurus, Arms Aloft, E11eventh Hour, and Iron Orchard.

 

Catch UFC 147 - Silva v. Franklin on TV at Brady Street Pub to see the rematch of their classic 2009 fight.  Trivia Night is tonight at Brady Street Pub and enjoy a performance by The Harris Collection Friday and Open Jam Sessions on Tuesday evening, too.

 

Red White & Boom is just around the corner; stay tuned for details next week!

 

See you downtown!

 

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25 Jun 2012

Immanuel Lutheran Yard Sale

By Kathy Yaudas

WHO: GENERAL PUBLIC

WHAT: IMMANUEL LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL YARD SALE

WHEN: SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 2012 - 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3834 ROCKINGHAM RD, DAVENPORT

The Board of Education of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Davenport is sponsoring a Preschool Yard Sale on Saturday June 30, 2012. Time is from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Fill a paper bag for $5.00. There are a wide variety of items including: men, women's & children clothing, shoes, coats, household items, knick knacks, toys, scrapbooking materials, twin size bed, cedar chest, books and a lot more!! There will also be hot dogs, popcorn and drinks for sale. If you would like more information contact the church office at 563-324-6431

Proceeds will go to support Immanuel Lutheran Preschool.


25 Jun 2012

Local nursing home hosts classic car show for residents.

By Merrill Mitchell
Moline, IL - Rosewood Care Center is transforming their parking lot for Cruise-Into Care Sunday July 22nd 2012, from 2 - 4 pm. Rosewood residents will enjoy refreshments, music, and of course, viewing yester year's favorite cars.

The Quad City Cruisers classic car club expects to line more than 20 cars up in the front parking lot. The cars will range from the early days of the automobile to hot rods that are more recent. The car show will conclude with a parade around the building, giving all residents a chance to see the show.

The Cruise-Into Care Car Show begins a series of events by Rosewood's "Reach-In" project. Reach-In allows organizations in the community to visit Rosewood, entertaining and exciting the residents.

Rosewood Care Center is one of few 5-star rated nursing facilities in the Quad City Area. They specialize in long term and skilled rehabilitation. Rosewood wants to combine their high level of care with fun, engaging, and exciting activities from the community.

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20 Jun 2012

Trivia Night Fund-raiser in Milan

By Jared Johnson

TRIVIA NIGHT

IN MILAN, IL

JUNE 23RD

DOORS OPEN AT 5PM

50/50 DRAWING

GIFT BASKET RAFFLES

PULL TABS

MUST BE 18 TO PLAY

MONEY BENEFITS MILAN FIREWORKS

RESERVE YOUR TABLE $80

CALL 309-787-8510 (PAM)

19 Jun 2012

United Township high school students are building a home!

By M. McNeil
Some United Township High School summer school students are getting the ultimate lesson this summer on how to build a house

(East Moline, IL)  The United Township Building Trades summer program is currently constructing a house at 1808 10th Ave Silvis.  The Lights ON for Learning 21st Century program is funding the project.  According to UT's Assistant Principal, Anthony Ragona, six students worked on a volunteer basis Monday through Thursdays for the past two weeks learning construction and trade skills as they built a home.  Thursday, June 21st, is their last day on the site and they are available for media interviews at 11:30 am.

WHO:  UT Building Trades Summer Program
WHAT:  House Building
WHEN: Thursday, June 21st at 11:30 am
WHERE:  1808 10th Avenue  Silvis, IL
18 Jun 2012

Rock Island Class of 92 Reunion Information

By Michelle Sivels

Reunion Information

Rock Island High School - Class of 1992 - 20 Year Reunion

July 13-15, 2012

Friday July 13, 2012?-Buffet dinner and Cash bar
Holiday Inn-Tuscany and Florence Rooms
226 17th Street Rock Island
6-11 p.m. (dinner starts at 7 p.m.)
$30 per person/$55 per couple

Saturday July 14, 2012?Mixer
Icons Martini Bar
124 18th Street Rock Island
8pm-2am

Sunday July 15, 2012?Family Picnic
Camden Park, Milan, IL
1p.m.-??
Bring your own picnic lunch

Make checks payable to: RIHS Class of 1992
P.O. Box 4294
Rock Island IL 61204

http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/222940801053286/

http://rihsalumni.org/sites/1992/2012/06/04/reunion-information-2/

18 Jun 2012

June 21st. 2012: " The Rise and Fall of the Federal Theatre I.S.E by Narveen Aryaputri

By Narveen Aryaputri
The Rise and Fall of the Federal Theatre.
The success of  the Historic Federal Theatre right after the economic collapse in the 1930, its enormous contribution with the employment it created for the actors and artists, the interest generated, the social reinforcement it provided through its thought provoking and 'sheer fun' performances during one of America's most difficult times; and the reasons, according to historic reports, of why it was closed down.
A pre-publication  essay will be read with a general discussion to follow:
by
Narveen Aryaputri, M.A., B.Ed.
Essayist.
Narveen completed her M.A. in English Literature with special emphasis on 19th.  C. American Literature from Meerut University, India in the 1970s. She taught at University level overseas until her immigration to USA. She continued her studies independently, developing into an essayist after her daughter Manisha was at University and later married Justin Snider. They have two children, Nicasio Cole and Zahra Analee.
In the '90s, Narveen completed the restoration of  the Arts and Craft/ Prairie School style building in Moline:  The Moline Commercial Club, 1530 Fifth Ave. as well as completed the restoration of the oldest building in our area and region: the Carpenter Gothic style home known as the Spencer house, in the Historic Broadway district of Rock Island,  which she converted to a Landmark designation. Since then The Spencer  House belongs to  Rock Island Police Sargent Dy Robinson.
Narveen continues to manage the business in the  Moline Commercial Club and its affiliate, The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions,  working with the directors of The Institute; continuing, since 1996, its evenings for the area Independent Scholars, who continue to meet on Thursdays to present their ongoing work to the public.
Narveen is a contributor to the manuscript "Life on The Mississippi - The New Millennium"  a series of essays maintained at The Institute as a history-in-the-making public written forum.
Please attend.  Free and open to the public.
The Moline Commercial Club
1530 Fifth Avenue.  Moline. Illinois.
7.00 p.m
second floor of The Moline Club building . Above the Phoenix Fine Art Gallery.
1530 Fifth Ave. Moline.
light refreshments, wine and beverages are served.
doors open at 6.30
Independent Scholars' Evenings are sponsored by
The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, Ltd. a 501(c)3 at state and federal level since 1996.

The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, Ltd.

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