08 Nov 2011

Genesis Lights Remembrance Trees To Honor Memory Of Loved Ones

By Craig Cooper
DAVENPORT, Iowa - Nov. 3, 2011 -- The Genesis Remembrance Trees in Davenport and Clinton will celebrate the memories of loved ones and focus attention on the continuing need of hospice care in the region.

The Genesis Remembrance Tree in Davenport will be lit in a ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 12 in Bechtel Park at River Drive and Iowa Street. The Genesis Remembrance Tree at 612 North 2nd Street in Clinton will be lit in a ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Both ceremonies will begin at 6 p.m.

Special guest performers this year at the Davenport tree lighting will be the 50-member Sanctuary Choir of First Presbyterian Church in Davenport.

Individual "light" sponsors are invited to make a donation in any amount in the name of a loved one. All proceeds will benefit Genesis Hospice Care.

Genesis will maintain a Book of Names throughout the holiday season. This book is dedicated to the memory of family and friends. Names and donations received will help light the tree and will be included in the 2011 Book Of Names.

Genesis Hospice is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team to assist in managing symptoms, as well as enhancing quality of life. The common goal of all services is to provide the patient and family with comfort.

For information about how to honor the memory of a loved one, call (563) 421-6865 or go to www.genesishealth.com and click on the Remembrance Tree link.

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08 Nov 2011

Corps of Engineers waives day-use fees at recreation areas on Veterans Day

By Ron Fournier
ROCK ISLAND, Ill.  - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is waiving day-use fees for veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families at the more than 2,400 Corps-operated recreation areas nationwide on Veterans Day, November 11.

The Rock Island District of the Army Corps of Engineers manages dozens of recreation areas throughout its area of responsibility which spans across most of Iowa and Illinois, as well as parts of Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin. At this time of year, most District recreation sites are closed for the season but many of the District's boat ramps on the Mississippi River will participate in the Veterans Day offer and waive day use fees. Boat ramps at the following locations will participate: Grant River, Blanding Landing, Pleasant Creek, Big Slough, Thomson Causeway, Cattail Slough, Clarks Ferry, Lock and Dam 13 and Shady Creek.

"This Veterans Day we will honor our veterans, active and reserve service members, and their families with an invitation to visit one of the thousands of Corps recreation sites nationwide, free of charge. As an active participant of the administration's America's Great Outdoors initiative, we hope that you will join us," said Jo-Ellen Darcy, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works.

The day-use fee waiver requires only verbal confirmation of service. This waiver covers boat launch ramp and swim beach fees. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities such as group picnic shelters. Other agencies that manage recreation areas on Corps lands are encouraged, but not required, to offer the Veterans Day waiver of fees in the areas that they manage.

"We began this initiative in 2006 to support and honor the men and women who have served our nation and the armed forces, and to encourage them and their families to visit and enjoy one of our many recreation sites," said Mike Ensch, Chief of Operations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

With more than 370 million visits annually to 422 lake and river projects, the Corps is the largest federal provider of outdoor and water-based recreation in the nation. The more than 2,400 Corps-operated recreation areas nationwide provide a diverse range of outdoor activities to people of all ages, and the Corps estimates that 90 percent of its recreation projects are within 50 miles of metropolitan areas. To discover the Corps recreation site nearest you, please visit http://corpslakes.usace.army.mil/visitors/visitors.cfm
01 Nov 2011

Ragged Records and Trash Can Annie Celebrate One Year Under One Roof

By Kyle Carter

What: 1 Year In Combined Location Celebration

Where: 418 E. 2nd Street, Downtown Davenport (At the foot of the Arsenal Bridge)

Date: Saturday, November 5th

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

Notes: Live music all day, 20% off merchandise at BOTH stores, 50% off DVD's (except music DVD's)
(Davenport, Iowa) - Ragged Records and Trash Can Annie Vintage Clothing are pleased to
announce a celebration of one year together at their 418 E. 2nd Street location in fabulous
downtown Davenport! Saturday, November 5th will mark the one year anniversary that the two
businesses opened under one roof to provide one-stop shopping and cultural stimulation for
the Quad Cities. Please join in and help staff and friends celebrate this momentous occasion.
Enjoy live music all day featuring performances by American Dust, Anthony Catalfano Trio,
Teenage, and more. All used merchandise will be 20% off at both shops! Also, all DVD's
(except music) will be 50% off through November.

Stop in to say hello and while you're here, pick up some rad vintage clothes, music, and memorabilia. You know it's the place where all the cool kids go...

Band Schedule
10:30 - Teenage (Lo-Fi Folk, Pop, Psych)
12:00 - American Dust (Singer/Songwriter, Lo-Fi Folk)
2:00 - Anthony Catalfano Trio (A Jazz trio playing the music of: Coltrane, Monk, Shorter & more
3:30 - Jose Dilucio (Bossa Nova).

31 Oct 2011

CHAMPION SKATER TODD ELDREDGE TO APPEAR AT RIVER'S EDGE EVENT

By Rick Martin
The Figure Skating Club of the Quad Cities, the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, and Davenport Parks and Recreation announced today that 1996 World Champion skater Todd Eldredge will attend a "Skate with Todd Eldredge" event at the River's Edge on Friday, November 18, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The public is invited to skate with this Olympic ice skater during Public Skate at the River' Edge. Admission cost is $10, and includes 2 hours of ice skating, an opportunity to meet Todd Eldredge, hot chocolate and holiday cookies. Skate rental is $3. Partial proceeds will be donated back to support of the arts in our area.

Todd Eldredge will be performing in town as part of Quad City Symphony Orchestra and Quad City Arts Festival of Trees' Holiday Pops. Eldredge is the 1996 World Skating Champion, and a six-time National Champion. This year's Holiday Pops is at the i-Wireless Center on Saturday, November 19, at 7:30 p.m. Twelve local skaters will also perform at the concert. Tickets are now on sale at the i-Wireless Center.

Anyone with an interest in skating is encouraged to take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity. The skating event at the River's Edge, the Holiday Pops, and the Festival of Trees are a great way to open the holiday season here in the Quad Cities.

What :  Skate with Todd Eldredge Event

When:  Friday, November 18, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Where:  The River's Edge, 700 W River Drive, Davenport IA
31 Oct 2011

"Blueprint for a Nonviolent World" offered at The Canticle

By Rick Martin

Michigan Peace Team founder to train activists in Clinton

Rev. Peter Dougherty, founder of Michigan Peace Team, will lead a day-long nonviolence training workshop in Clinton on Saturday, November 12, at The Canticle, home of the Sisters of St. Francis, 841-13th Ave. No., Clinton.  He also will offer a public presentation on Saturday evening at 7:00 pm.

Registration for the Clinton workshop is open to the public but limited to 25 persons. Anyone interested in participating is urged to call 563-242-7611, or email office@clintonfranciscans.com as soon as possible. A donation is requested to cover the cost of the program and the meals provided.  The workshop will begin at 8:30 am with a continental breakfast and conclude at 5 pm.  The 7 pm program is free and open to all.

For details, call 563-242-7611 or visit www.clintonfranciscans.com/news-and-events
31 Oct 2011

Author David W. Dorris Book Signing Event

By Nicholas Depew

WHEN: 11-7-11

TIME: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Betterdorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA 52722

WHAT: Dorris, a resident of Davenport, IA, will be available to sign copies of his book, Life Is Too Short; Life Is What We Make It.

Fear not, for in Life Is Too Short: Life Is What We Make It, author David Dorris shows you how to approach life's problems and that making the right choices is easier than you think. Life is like a baseball game where the pitcher is constantly throwing you curveballs. As this is the case, do you want to simply be a spectator, or do you want to get in the game and face life head-on? Although it may sound simple sometimes, life is not an easy game to play. There are many challenges to overcome and many choices you have to make. None of you have a choice as to how you come into the world; however, you do have a choice as to the kind of life you live. Follow David in Life Is Too Short: Life Is What We Make It, and find out for yourself how you too can knock life's curveballs out of the park.

For more information, contact Jim Miller at 888-361-9473 or jim@tatepublishing.com

31 Oct 2011

Unique Arts + Crafts Show

By Rose Noble

Handmade City will host its THIRD indie arts+crafts show at Rozz-Tox in Rock Island on Saturday, December 3rd from 11am until 4pm. Free to attend with over 20 local vendors selling amazing items.  Unique indie art and crafts all day long, unlike any other show int he QC!

FREE to attend.

Rozz-Tox, 2108 - 3rd Avenue, Rock Island.

@ Rozz-ToxHandmade Holiday Love.

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Who is Handmade City?

We are an indie arts + crafts collective that supports and promotes local handmade artisans. We pride ourselves in being different and creating unique, high quality handmade items. Living in the Midwest we are surrounded by traditional craft shows with the same art and items you can find anywhere. We decided it was time set up our own DIY collective and host our own events.

Handmade City provides an outlet for artists who don't belong in a traditional show. We host art & craft events that are free to attend, affordable to sell at and unique compared to other craft shows in the area. We appreciate handmade, high quality art with an indie twist!?

Handmade City supports this art community online as well, showcasing featured artist interviews, vendor spotlights, artist updates and links to artists' shops. We want our handmade items to be just as available to the public as traditional art & crafts. Different is good, different is art!

When is the next show?

Handmade City's Holiday 2011 Craft Show will take place December 3rd, 2011, from 11am - 4pm at Rozz-Tox- a new venue located downtown Rock Island Illinois. (2108 3rd Avenue) This show is FREE to attend!
There will be over 20 vendors! Things you will find include : knits, ceramics, art prints, original artwork, photography, home decor items, jewelry, hand-spun yarn, candles, pet goods, terrariums, accessories, baby items, handmade handbags, clothing, handcrafted bicycles, self-published books & more!

Visit us online at handmadecity.org

27 Oct 2011

Watch the Hawkeyes, support a good cause

By Karole Snyder

The Scott County I-Club along with the Children's Therapy Center are co-hosting the Iowa vs. Minnesota game from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport. 

Watch the game on big-screen televisions, take part in the silent auction and giveaways, and enjoy some food and drink.  Some former Iowa football players will also be on hand.

The cost is $15 per person and that includes certificates good for food and drink and also purchases at the Black & Gold store.

Advance tickets are availabe at the Village Corner Deli, 1030 Mound Street, Davenport, at the Black & Gold store, 102 East Kimberly Road, Davenport, from Scott County I-Club board members or by calling Karole Snyder at 563-391-5287.

25 Oct 2011

Protest at Iowa Social Security Offices, Thursday October 27

By Jeremy Maske

Protest at Iowa Social Security Offices

Social Security Advocates Join Forces to Protest Budget Cuts, Proposed Cuts will Severely Impact Service to Public

WHAT: An informational picket at Social Security offices around the country

WHEN: 12:00 pm, Thursday, October 27, 2011

WHERE:              

  • Council Bluffs Social Security Office, 20 Arena Way
  • Des Moines Social Security Field Operations, 455 SW 5th Street
  • Dubuque Social Security Office, 1635 Associates Drive
  • Waterloo Social Security Office, 3121 Greyhound Drive

WHO: American Federation of Government Employees Social Security employees

Alliance for Retired Americans

National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare

Strengthen Social Security Campaign

Thousands of American Federation of Government Employees Social Security employees, along with the Alliance for Retired Americans, the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, and the Strengthen Social Security Campaign across the country are taking to the streets on October 27 at 12:00 p.m. to protest recent proposals from Congress that would cut the Social Security Administration's operational budget.

"Cutting Social Security's budget at a time that record baby boomers are seeking benefits is another example of bad Washington politics.  These cuts will only punish Americans who count on Social Security and Medicare by adding to backlogs and limiting assistance for our seniors, the disabled and families that have lost a parent or spouse," explained Witold Skwierczynski, president of AFGE's Council of Field Operations Locals.

Congress has proposed reductions from $ 473 to 882 million from President Obama's budget request in SSA funding for 2012. FY 2011 current status, results from nearly $1 billion below the amount the President requested.

As a result of those cuts, SSA implemented an agency-wide hiring freeze with the exception of the hearings operations.  This resulted in a loss of more than 3500 SSA and DDS (Disability Determination Service) State employees.  More than 300 contact stations were closed, eliminating in-person services in many rural and remote sites.   SSA indefinitely suspended mailing the Social Security statement, without advance notice to the public, eliminating an important link between young workers and the benefits they will receive when they retire.

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25 Oct 2011

BAM! TO OPEN IN NORTHRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER

By Gloria Laster
DAVENPORT, IA (October 24, 2011) Books-A-Million (BAM!) is delighted to announce the addition of a new location in Northridge Shopping Center in Davenport, IA. This is the first BAM! store in Davenport and the second in Iowa.

"Our Northridge Shopping Center is an exciting new BAM! location. We're venturing into Davenport to offer an active bookstore with a diverse product offering for everyone," said Terrance G. Finley, President and Chief Operating Officer for Books-A-Million, Inc.

The Northridge Shopping Center BAM! will give new customers an expansive selection of books, toys, tech and more to entice every shopper.

"We look forward to coming to the Northridge Shopping Center and anxiously await the opportunity to meet and serve Davenport book lovers and those seeking our wide selection of books and more," said Kit Whan, General Manager.

The Northridge Shopping Center BAM! will feature:

•       NOOK - featuring NOOK Simple Touch and NOOK Color. NOOK products are available for customers to see, hold and try at special in-store displays.
•       Kids-A-Million - featuring children's books, learning resources from Leap Frog and more and toys and games that appeal to children, parents, teachers and librarians.
•       Faithpoint - featuring a generous selection of Bibles, Christian Living and Christian Fiction books.
•       Electronic Accessories - featuring the hottest ear buds, headphones and iPhone, iPod and eReader accessories from Skullcandy, JVC and more.
•       DVDs - featuring the newest releases plus great bargains on previously viewed DVDs and Blu-rays.
•       Bargain Books - featuring a vast selection of books with savings up to 80 percent on favorites from best sellers to classics.
•       Joe Muggs Café - a coffee, tea and espresso bar complete with comfortable seating and decadent snacks.
•       Magazines - over 2,600 magazines featuring lifestyle, sports, health, wedding, fashion, science, news and more.

Customers who are new BAM! patrons are encouraged to sign up for the Millionaire's Club, where members save 40 percent off bestsellers, 20 percent off hundreds of items throughout the store and 10 percent off everything, every day. Millionaire's Club members are also invited to special sale events and receive exclusive promotions and coupons through weekly emails.

The new BAM! store is scheduled to open in early November.

About Books-A-Million
Books-A-Million, Inc. is one of the nation's leading book retailers and sells online at www.booksamillion.com. The Company presently operates over 200 stores in 23 states and the District of Columbia. The Company operates large superstores under the names Books-A-Million and Books & Co. and traditional bookstores operating under the names Bookland and Books-A-Million. The common stock of Books-A-Million, Inc. is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol BAMM. For more information, visit the Company's website at www.booksamillioninc.com.

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