14 Mar 2012

Girls Get Away in LeClaire

By Donna Walley
Girls Get Away in LeClaire, Iowa. April 27 & 28.
$50.00 fee -
  • Mini Makeovers by Paul Mitchell,
  • Dinner at Steventon's,
  • Fashion Show,
  • What's HOT in home decor for 2012 by POSH HOME.
  • Music by John McLaughlin,
  • Improv Comedy by 2 Guys in Ties,
  • Mini Martini's, Wine Tasting where you will get a free etched wine glass from Wide River Winery,
  • Music on the porch & wine tastings at Grasshoppers.
  • Vodka Tastings Mississippi River Distillery.
  • Give aways, scavenger hunt and much more!!!
The first 20 women who sign up will receive a tiara in their goody bag. Go to www.visitleclaire.com for more information.
14 Mar 2012

CHRISTIAN CARE'S 2ND ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT

By Jared Johnson
Christian Care will host its second annual Trivia Night at The Rock in Coal Valley on
Friday, March 23, 2012. Doors will open at 6:00 PM and the games will begin at
7:00 PM. The cost is $10 per person with eight individuals per team. The top two teams
will receive cash prizes for their trivia knowledge. Raffle items and a 50/50 drawing
will be held and Mulligans will be available for purchase. Sandwiches, drinks and water
will be for sale, as well as delicious baked goods from the ladies of Grace Evangelical
Free Church. Team members are also welcome to bring their own snacks. Seating is
limited; to reserve individual or team seating contact Mary Maland at 309/792-4102 or
cc.mary10@gmail.com.

The proceeds from Trivia Night will help Christian Care continue to provide services in
the Quad Cities to a growing number of homeless men and abused women and children
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The organization's vision is to transform lives. They
accomplish this by providing safe shelter, food, clothing, and personal care items, as
well as the counseling and guidance needed to help residents develop the skills needed
for a healthy new life.

Christian Care is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose vision is to transform lives.
Through its mission of providing safe shelter, support and resources, Christian Care
empowers both the homeless and survivors of domestic violence to make positive
changes in every aspect of their lives. Christian Care's two facilities?a domestic
violence shelter for women and children and a rescue mission for men?serve homeless
individuals, victims of domestic violence, veterans, men and women coming out of
prison, and those with mental illnesses. If you know someone in need, call the Christian
Care Crisis Hotline at any hour of the day or night at 309/788-2273.

For more information about Christian Care, please go to their web site at
christiancareqc.org or to Facebook at facebook.com/christiancareqc.
14 Mar 2012

Riverside Theatre & MidwestOne Bank proudly present: Will Power Poetry Contest

By Sarah Burnett

Iowa City, IA - Aspiring teenage poets are invited to write an original poem for Riverside Theatre's annual Will Power Poetry Contest.

Words Out of the Box (Sonnet If You Want It) is open to area students in 7-12 grades, with submissions due April 10.

This year, Riverside Theatre is expanding its Will Power Poetry Contest to include poetry of all kinds?from hip-hop to punk rock, Shakespearean to Langston Hughes.

Whether it be slam-style, sonnets or Robert Frost, it all comes down to The Word! We want to hear what you have to say.

Contest winners - in both junior high and high school categories - will receive 2 free tickets to the special Will Power Performance of As You Like It on June 14 at the Festival Stage in Iowa City's Lower City Park, have their work printed in the summer playbill, and displayed at the Iowa City Public Library and MidwestOne Bank.

Entries are due April 10, 2012. Full contest details and entry forms are available at www.riversidetheatre.org.

All winners will be notified, and the winning entries will be listed on Riverside Theatre's website www.riversidetheatre.org.

Will Power is an education outreach program of Riverside Theatre, sponsored by MidwestOne Bank with additional support from Rockwell Collins.

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14 Mar 2012

CALLING ALL JOHN DEERE TWO-CYLINDER AND NEW GENERATION TRACTOR ENTHUSIASTS, COLLECTORS AND RESTORERS

By Ken Reese
(Davenport, Iowa) - The "Gathering of the Green" 2012 will be held at the RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport,IA on
March 14-17, 2012. Over the past 12 years, thousands of John Deere admirers have traveled to Moline, Illinois and
Davenport, Iowa for workshops and drop-in sessions presented over three days (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) and 70+
vendors offering services; new, used, and reproduction parts; manuals; books; tires; signs; JD decals; art; clothing; and
memorabilia.

Location:
RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA 52801
Workshops:
March 15, 16 & 17
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Vendor Hours: March 15 & 16
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
March 17
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Register at the door for the Full Conference or attend one or more of the days on a register and pay-at-the-door basis as
follows:

Thursday, March 15 - $10 per person
Friday, March 16 - $10 per person
Saturday, March 17 - $10 per person
Full Conference Fee (March 14, 15, 16 & 17) - $35 per person

For the most up-to-date information including a listing of workshops and vendors and directions, go to the web site:

www.gatheringofthegreen.com

or call Ken Reese at 815-578-8635
14 Mar 2012

Fundraiser for Jim Lentz

By Shelley Klimes
Amana - The family and friends of Jim Lentz will be hosting a silent auction and dinner on Saturday, April 28th from 6 to 8 pm. The event will be held in the RV Park in Amana in the Morton building next to the RV Park offices. Doors will open and bidding will begin at 5 p.m.

Cost for the dinner will be a free will donation.

Jim, who owns Lentz Construction, was at work on Nov. 29 when the ladder he was on was knocked out from under him. He was airlifted to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. His fall resulted in a broken right wrist, broken left arm, shattered left wrist and  an incomplete spinal cord injury. Initially Jim was unable to walk or move his hands and fingers. He spent nine days at the UI Hospitals before being transferred to St.Luke's Rehab where he regained his ability to walk and partial use of his hands.

Now home, Jim continues to recover with daily therapy. He has the goal of returning to work full time at some point. While his spinal cord and wrists continue to heal, doctors are uncertain if and when he will be able to return to work. Jim has no disability insurance; so all proceeds will go directly to Jim and his family.

Please plan to attend. Many nice items and package will be up for bidding. Professional photographer Dawn Ball will be taking family photos for donations at the event as well.

For more information, e-mail pinkpirate23@gmail.com or call 319-310-7526.

Donations are also being accepted to the Jim Lentz Fund at Fairfax State Bank, 409 Vanderbilt Street, Fairfax IA 52228.
06 Mar 2012

Kelly's adds Friday events, second tent, VIP package; expects more than 15,000 to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Saturday, March 17, 2012.

By Dan Kelly
DAVENPORT, IOWA – Kelly's Irish Pub and Eatery, located at 2222 E. 53rd, Avenue, Davenport, IA, since 2004, will host its eighth annual St. Patrick's Day Festival, Friday March 16, and Saturday, March 17.

The weekend's festivities will kick off with a concert Friday night, featuring CMT's The Singing Bee star Beau Davidson. Then Saturday, the doors open at six o'clock in the morning, where over one ton of corned beef and two hundred kegs of beer will be served alongside all-day entertainment. Kelly's has established what it believes to be the largest St. Patrick's Day celebration in Iowa.

Friday's St. Pat's Weekend Kickoff concert, with tickets being sold in advance at Kelly's for $8, or the day of the show for $10, will also include Irish Dancers and three local opening acts before Nashville recording artist and CMT star Beau Davidson takes the stage.

Saturday, the main celebration gets started at 6:00am, and to fit the annual Skydiving Leprechauns, the Mullane Healy Godley Irish Dancers, a magician, a juggler, and live music (complete lineup below], Kelly's has added a second tent, for a total of 11,000 square feet of heated tent space. The added space will allow Kelly's St. Patrick's Day Festival to include games, and TVs for NCAA Basketball Tournament viewing, as well as a VIP Package that includes a raised area, limited to 100 VIPs, with VIP snacks, a gift bag, and special services. 2012 will also find the return of Mississippi River Distilling Company's River Baron Vodka - made in LeClaire, Iowa. This locally produced small-batch vodka will be featured in a Kelly's Irish Pub & Eatery Signature Drink called the "Flying Leprechaun."


Owner Dan Kelly says, "Partnering with local businesses and organizations is important to our goal of making this a community event. We expect this celebration to continue to grow and be a fun, safe, friendly event, and those partnerships serve to enhance that goal. Partners include this year's stage sponsors, Wieblers' Harley Davdison, as well as the River Cities' Reader, Knilan's Furniture and Radon Solutions. All of Kelly's partners, along with, Per Mar, sponsor of Mullane Healy Godley Irish Dancers at Kelly's help keep admission free for this annual celebration."

In that same spirit of community, and to continue an eight year tradition of safe, fun St. Patrick's Day celebrations, Kelly's will be offering a shuttle service to make sure people get home safely. Details can be found posted at either end of the tent on Saturday.

Great food has always been great tradition at Kelly's and in less than twenty four hours, the Kelly's team will serve up over two thousand pounds of slow-cooked corned beef, either as a sandwich or as a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner, complete with roasted red potatoes.
The event has consistently been growing since 2005 and Kelly's owner Dan Kelly says he is expecting more than 15,000 attendees. "There is no fee for admission Saturday, with plenty of nearby parking." Says Kelly, "We are seeing folks coming in from Des Moines, Dubuque and Iowa City. It's become a regional draw to the Quad Cities."


Event Schedule - Live Entertainment in the tent on the Wieblers Harley Davidson Stage:
Friday in the tent
Tickets for Friday $8 in advance (available at Kelly's)/$10 at the door
4:00pm      Tent Opens
5:00pm      Mullane Healy Godley Irish Dancers
6:00pm      Superfly Samurai
7:15pm      North of 40
8:45pm      Corey Booth Project
10:15pm     Beau Davidson

Saturday Mainstage entertainment (FREE admission Saturday)
6:00am    Doors open
11:00am     Mullane Healy Godley Irish Dancers
11:45am     Bagpiper Rich Watt
1:00pm      Acoustic music by Jason Carl
2:15pm      Myers Brothers
4:00pm      Mullane Healy Godley Irish Dancers
5:00pm      bagpiper Rich Watt
5:10pm      Wicked Liz & the Bellyswirls
6:30pm      Tronicity
7:45pm      Cosmic
9:00pm      Third Rail
10:45pm     Spatterdash

Other Saturday entertainment
11:00am     Rock 104 Dave & Darren
1:00pm      Dean Franzen
2:00pm      Magician Mark Yeager
4:00pm      Skydiving Leprechauns (weather dependent)

Note: Live entertainment start times are an estimate only and subject to change. The Skydiving Leprechauns will not jump if weather conditions are not optimal.

About Kelly's: Opened in 2004, Kelly's has always been proud of its tradition of great food and great service by a friendly staff in a comfortable atmosphere. With a diverse menu ranging from burgers and pub food to salmon and salads, fried items are hand battered and breaded to order, queso dip and soups are made from scratch, in-house. With 12 flat-screen TV's and a 106-inch big screen, this Irish pub is perfect for watching all the sports action in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Like everyone says: "Kelly's IS Patrick's Day!"

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06 Mar 2012

WACOAL HOSTS LOCAL FI(GH)T FOR THE CURE™ EVENT AND CELEBRATES OVER A DECADE 0F KNOCKING-OUT BREAST CANCER

By Rick Martin

--Receive a complimentary bra fitting while helping find a cure for breast cancer--

WHAT: Step into the ring with Wacoal to help knockout breast cancer with Fi(GH)t for the Cure™! Participate in any Fit for the Cure event to receive a complimentary bra fitting, in Wacoal or b.tempt'd intimate apparel, from a Wacoal fit specialist and sign up to receive a monthly email reminder to do a self breast exam. For every woman that participates, Wacoal will donate $2 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure for breast cancer research and community health programs. Wacoal will also donate an additional $2 for every Wacoal bra, shapewear piece or b.tempt'd bra purchased at these events.

For  over 10 years, Wacoal has swept the nation educating and fitting almost 500,000 women across 411 cities about the importance of bra fit, foundation and breast health. To date, through Fi(GH)t for the Cure™, Wacoal has donated more than $3MM to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.

 

WHY: Research shows that 8 out of 10 women are wearing the wrong sized bra. Women should be professionally fitted for a bra once a year to ensure their bra size has not changed as a result of fluctuations in their body.

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American women and accounts for 26% of all cancers among women.  Conducting monthly breast self-examination is an important way to detect abnormalities at an early stage. By keeping women on track through monthly breast exam reminders, the "Wacoal Promise" is an amendment to helping women stay committed to their health. Take 15 minutes to meet with a Wacoal fit expert while contributing to an important cause and sign up for a reminder that could ultimately save your life.

 

WHEN: March 9, 2012 

10am-1pm

Dillards- Northpark Mall

320 W. Kimberly Rd

Davenport, IA

563-388-7954


28 Feb 2012

" Enfolded: An Ordinary Story of God's Love"

By Rick Martin
March 1st. 2012
Independent Scholars' Evenings is reserved for:
" Enfolded: An Ordinary Story of God's Love"
An original short story written and presented
by
Roger Farinha
At
The Independent Scholars' Evenings
7.00 pm
The Moline Commercial Club
1530 Fifth Avenue.
2nd floor.
A spiritual short story chronicling the journey of an ordinary, "unfortunate" man through life; and how the Love of God overtook him, and all his family.
Roger Farinha was born in British Guyana in 1971 and immigrated with his family to the US at the age of 9 years. He became a naturalized citizen in New York at the age of 16, and went on to earn a Bachelors in the History of Modern philosophy, and a masters of Liberal Studies through Fordham University. Most recently, Farinha spent six years as a big-rig trucker, talking to his fellow Americans as a part of his book writing project, the manuscript of which is entitled The New Walden; and the conclusion of which heralded an economic justice message which flowered into his most recent organizing activities in the Quad Cities in the Occupy Wall Street spirit.
Follow his social entrepreneurial movement at www.newamericanspring.org.
Please attend.  Please feel free to forward this email to your network.
These Independent Scholars' Evenings are sponsored by
The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, Ltd. a 501(c) 3 at State and Federal levels since 1996.
Please visit our website www.qcinstitute.org
Looking forward to meeting you at the ISE
Independent Scholars' Evenings  are free and open to the public.
Doors open at 6.30 pm.
Light snacks, wine and beverages are provided.
27 Feb 2012

Hoover Summer Day Camp in West Branch

By Adam Prato

Hoover Summer Day Camp in West Branch, Iowa Offers Kids a Chance to Investigate Nature and History

WEST BRANCH, IOWA? Does your family consider themselves great detectives? 

This summer is your chance to prove it! The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association invites children ages 9 to 12 along with their parents, grandparents, or guardians, to investigate as they explore the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum and Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in West Branch, Iowa. As detectives for the day, children and their families will search for clues and uncover mysteries at the Presidential Library and Museum and in the tallgrass prairie at the National Historic Site.

Registration is required for the Hoover Summer Day Camp. Families may select July 11, July 18, July 25, or August 1, 2012 as one of the dates to attend. Activities last from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration costs $20 per group (for up to 3 participants) and $10 for each additional participant. Registration fees must be paid in advance. For more information or to register contact Delene McConnaha at (319) 643-5327 or at delene.mcconnaha@hooverassociation.org.

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site and the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum are in West Branch, Iowa at exit 254 off I-80. Both are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time. For more information go online at www.nps.gov/heho or call (319) 643-2541.


Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
110 Parkside Drive
PO Box 607
West Branch, Iowa  52358
319 643-2541 phone
319 643-7864 fax
www.nps.gov/heho

27 Feb 2012

EVENT FOCUSES ON LACK OF GENDER DIVERSITY IN IOWA LAW AND POLITICS

By Jacqueline Langland

March 1 event features experts and ground-breaking women in the legal and political fields who will open up a dialogue about the lack of gender diversity in all levels of Iowa's government and examine the implications of the problem.

IOWA CITY - When it comes to gender diversity in the halls of power, Iowa has mixed traditions. Although slow to grant women full rights to vote, Iowa was the first state to admit women to the bar. The Iowa Supreme Court has furthered progressive goals, as in Varnum v. Brien, yet only two women have ever presided on the Court. Iowa and Mississippi are the only two states in the country never to have elected a woman as governor or to national Congress.

On March 1, 2012, female judges, lawyers, politicians, and experts will speak at the Boyd Law Building's Levitt Auditorium, 130 Byington Road, Iowa City, I.A., at The University of Iowa. The event runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with a reception to follow at Hotel Vetro, Plaza Towers #1106, 201 South Linn Street, Iowa City, I.A.

"The Journal of Gender, Race & Justice has historically hosted annual symposia that focus on national legal issues related to our mission. This year, we thought that it was important to host a conference that would focus on an issue specific to Iowa--the lack of gender diversity throughout all levels of Iowa's government," said Rachael Jensen, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal and third-year law student. "The possibility for dialogue on this issue is far-reaching, and we expect a wide audience that will include the legal community, student groups, and citizens. This discussion is important because as it stands now, when branches of the government are making important decisions, critical voices and perspectives are missing. In addition to critiquing the status quo, we also hope to provide a positive message by highlighting the achievements of women who have succeeded and giving them a forum to share their experiences."

Speakers include :

  • Dianne Bystrom, Director of Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics at Iowa State University
  • Judge Marsha Beckelman, District Court Judge, Iowa's Sixth Judicial District
  • Judge Celeste Bremer, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
  • Judge Lucy Gamon, District Court Judge, Iowa's Eighth Judicial District
  • Judge Mary Tabor, Iowa Court of Appeals
  • Roxanne Conlin, Attorney, Roxanne Conlin & Associates, P.C.
  • Maggie Tinsman, Maggie Tinsman, LLC, 50-50 in 2020
  • Brenna Findley, Legal Counsel to Governor Brandstad
  • Tracy L. Osborn, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Iowa

The conference is sponsored by The Journal of Gender, Race & Justice, a student-run law journal at The University of Iowa College of Law. More information about the event and the Journal can be found at http://blogs.law.uiowa.edu/jgrj.

The conference is free and open to the public. People in need of accommodations are asked to contact the Journal in advance at jgrj@uiowa.edu.


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