06 Dec 2011

Niabi Zoo Announces Holiday Lights at the Zoo

By Mark Ryan
Coal Valley, IL - November 23, 2011 - Join Niabi Zoo as it is transformed into an illuminated winter wonderland for an all-new experience, Zoo Lights. December 12th-17th, Niabi Zoo will be open for guests to enjoy the zoo as they never have before.

Families will be able to enjoy Niabi Zoo during the evening hours from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The zoo grounds will be decked out in holiday-themed lights and decorations to ring in the holiday season like only Niabi Zoo can do.

Niabi Zoo Director Mark Ryan says the event will be a great time for the Quad Cities to celebrate the season. "We've wrapped up another great season at Niabi Zoo," says Ryan, "but before we leave 2011 behind, we're inviting everyone back out to the zoo one for one last week." Ryan says that even though Niabi Zoo has never attempted an event like this before, he hopes it will provide families with a break from their hectic holiday schedules. "This time of year can get so busy for everyone, so hopefully they will be able to take a couple hours to enjoy a stroll around Niabi Zoo and take in the sights of the zoo grounds decorated with all sorts of lights and decorations."

Admission will be $4 per person. Free parking is available at the zoo.

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06 Dec 2011

RI Library Lines: Learn to use the new catalog and more!

By Rock Island Library

The new RiverShare catalog is now available to library patrons, and to help introduce the host of new features, the Rock Island Public Library will offer a series of free classes at the following times and locations:

 

6:00 pm, Monday, November 28, Rock Island Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road

 

2:30 pm, Wednesday, November 30, Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street

 

1:00 pm, Wednesday, December 7, Rock Island Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road

 

3:00 pm, Tuesday, December 13, Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street

 

Classes will be offered in the Community Rooms of both library locations. Registration is not required.

 

For questions, call the Rock Island Library Reference Desk at 309-732-7341.

23 Nov 2011

German American Heritage Center's CHRISTKINDLMARKT SHOPPING

By GAHC

German American Heritage Center's CHRISTKINDLMARKT SHOPPING

Just a reminder that The GAHC's Gift Shop will be open:

Tuesdays through Saturday open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m
Closed Thanksgiving Day.
Open the day after Thanksgiving
Sundays open 12 - 4 p.m.

Extended Pre-Christmas Shopping Hours:

Tues Dec.  20 open til 7:00 p.m.
Wed  Dec. 21 open til 7:00 p.m.
Thurs Dec. 22 open til 7:00 p.m.
Fri  Dec. 23 open til 4:00 p.m.
Closed Sat, Sun  Dec. 24-25

A coupon for 15% off any one item in the Gift Shop, valid for the
for the month of December, will be available in the Infoblatt.
All three extended shopping days will feature personal escorts to the parking lot from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and we will help carry your purchases.

22 Nov 2011

Quad Cities Comic Book Convention

By Alan Morton

The Quad Cities Comic Book Convention will be held on Saturday December 3 at the Ramada Inn in Bettendorf, IA. The Ramada Inn is located at 3020 Utica Rd (I-74 @ Kimberly Rd / Spruce Hills Dr, IA Exit 2). It will be open to the public from 10 AM to 4 PM and admission for the public is free. Dealers from three states specializing in comic books new and old, toys and related. Or if you have old comics lying around that you no longer want bring them by dealers are buying.

For further information contact Alan at (309) 657-1599 or visit www.epguides.com/comics.

22 Nov 2011

Teen Events

By Jan LaRoche
Teen Advisory Group

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join the Teen Advisory Group at the Moline Public Library. Help plan programs, give input about what books and materials to add to the collection, make friends, and have fun. We meet the first Thursday of the month, and the next meeting is Thursday, December 1 at 3:30 in the Platinum Room. This program is free and no registration is necessary. For more information call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at http://www.molinelibrary.com <http://www.molinelibrary.com/
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Teen Writers Group

Teen and Young Adult writers are invited to the Moline Public Library on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 7:00 p.m. Bring a few short items to share with the group, get feedback, and learn some new tricks. The next meeting will be on Monday, December 12 at 7:00. This program is free, no registration is necessary. For more information call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at http://www.molinelibrary.com <http://www.molinelibrary.com/> .


Anime Club

Teen and Young Adult fans of anime, manga, and all things Japanese are invited to the Moline Public Library the third Tuesday of the month at 3:30 for Anime Club. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, December 20 at 3:30. This program is free and no registration is necessary. For more information call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at http://www.molinelibrary.com <http://www.molinelibrary.com/> .


Teen Reading Challenge

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to take part in the Quad City area-wide Teen Reading Challenge. Pick up a Challenge log from your local library and keep track of how much you read between Jan. 8 and Jan. 28. Read 250 minutes to win a prize and an invitation to the Challenge Final Party on Friday, February 3rd. At 500, 750, and 1000 minutes get entered into drawings for more prizes. For more information, contact your local library.
22 Nov 2011

Sights and Sounds of Christmas December 1

By Dave Layton
This year Senior Voice's Sights and Sounds of Christmas will be held on Thursday, December 1st from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Starlite Ballroom at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. Quad City Seniors, family and caregivers are invited to attend this  FREE event to herald in the 2011 holiday season. Senior Voice especially welcomes seniors who are alone or confined to rehab centers who may not be able to attend other community holiday events or who's family will not be with them for Christmas.

Once again Santa will make an appearance bringing a gift for every senior! He will be escorted by Dancing Reindeer from the Ballet Quad City School of Dance.

Featured entertainment this year will be the Westbrook Singers, St. Cecilia's Children, Just For Fun and Wilma Nichol on piano. The event will be heralded in by a fanfare of Christmas music performed by a brass ensemble from the New Horizons Band. MCs for the event will be Don Mitchum, Jerry Schroeder and Dave Layton. They will also provide humor and music as the trio The Three Wise Guys.

New this year will be tastes and smells of Christmas with a cookie machine provided by Beacon of Hope Hospice.

Sponsors for this year's event are Senior Voice, Ridgecrest Retirement Village, Generations Area Agency on Aging and Medic EMS,

For more information about the Sights and Sounds of Christmas contact the Senior Voice office at 421-2198 or Dave Layton at 793-4425.
21 Nov 2011

Rivermont Collegiate Alumni & Friends Reunion

By Brittany Marietta
Always a Lion!

RIVERMONT COLLEGIATE

Alumni & Friends Reunion

Tuesday, November 22nd

Stay connected to friends who shared the court & classroom
and the faculty & coaches dedicated to your success!

6:00 p.m. - Women's Alumni Volleyball Match
7:00 p.m. - Men's & Women's Alumni Basketball Game

Alumni cheerleaders are encouraged to join us and cheer!

A reception will follow the basketball game

RSVP to Ed Knupp - knupp@rvmt.org
21 Nov 2011

Share the Joy of the Season with Your Family While Helping out Your Community

By Elly Gerdts

WinterFest at the Familly Museum!

Bettendorf – The Family Museum will continue its tradition of WinterFest on Sunday, December 4, from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. There will be a host of joyful family activities for everyone including a dance performance from the Family Museum LimeLight dancers, holiday music performed by the Pleasant Valley High School Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble, refreshments, fun activities, and a visit from Santa later in the afternoon. Admission to this event and the Family Museum's hands-on gallery is free with the donation of a non-perishable food item or monetary donation to a local food pantry. This event is sponsored by the DHCU Community Credit Union.

A huge, 300 square foot train set will be set up again this year, and each passenger on the "Polar Express" will be enjoying hot chocolate in their seats, with all of the lights burning bright and the smokestacks going full blast as the "Polar Express" winds its way on its journey to the North Pole.

The centerpiece window dressing is the last set of animated figurines from the Petersen Harden Von Maur store in Davenport.  Created by the (George) Silvestri Art Manufacturing Company, this Santa's House scene includes a Living Room with a decorated tree and fireplace, a Kitchen with a very busy stove, a Workshop where elves are busy making toy trains, and a snowball battle in the woods among the elves who are gathering firewood.  The display was built in Chicago during October of 1966, and was donated to the Family Museum in 1990 when the store was sold.

The Family Museum is located at 2900 Learning Campus Drive. For more information, please call (563) 344-4106 or visit www.familymuseum.org.

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21 Nov 2011

Upcoming American Red Cross blood drives December 1-15

By Marvin Whittaker
Think outside the box this holiday season.  The perfect gift is at the nearest American Red Cross blood drive or blood donation center.  And, unlike the latest fashion trend, video game or golf club, it costs nothing but an hour of time. When someone donates blood, they give the perfect gift - another hug, another laugh, another smile, another chance - to a patient in need.

All blood types are currently needed. Approximately every two seconds a patient in the United States needs blood. By taking time to donate this winter, you can help the Red Cross ensure a stable blood supply for all patients who need blood products.

How to Donate Blood
Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver's license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.  Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

About the American Red Cross
Governed by volunteers and supported by giving individuals and communities, the American Red Cross is the single largest supplier of blood products to hospitals throughout the United States. While local hospital needs are always met first, the Red Cross also helps ensure no patient goes without blood no matter where or when they need it. In addition to providing nearly half of the nation's blood supply, the Red Cross provides relief to victims of disaster, trains millions in lifesaving skills, serves as a communication link between U.S. military members and their families, and assists victims of international disasters or conflicts.


Blood Donation Opportunities

CARROLL COUNTY
12/2/2011, 2:00 pm- 6:00 pm, Plumtree Lodge, 15-940 Plum Tree Drive, Lanark

CLINTON COUNTY
12/4/2011, 8:00 am-12:00 pm, Assumption Catholic Church, 147 Broadway Street, Charlotte

12/15/2011, 10:00 am- 4:00 pm, Lyondell Chemical Company, 3400 Anamosa Road, Clinton

HENRY COUNTY
12/2/2011, 9:00 am- 2:00 pm, Wethersfield High School, 439 Willard, Kewanee, IL, Henry,

12/14/2011, 2:00 pm- 6:00 pm, First Christian Church, 105 Dwight St., Kewanee, IL, Henry,

12/14/2011, 10:00 am- 2:00 pm, Kewanee High School, 1211 East 3rd Street, Kewanee, IL, Henry,

12/15/2011, 2:00 pm- 6:00 pm, American Legion, 509 N. School Street, Atkinson, IL, Henry,


MERCER COUNTY
12/12/2011, 2:00 pm- 6:00 pm, New Windsor Presbyterian Church, 4TH & Walnut/ Box 245, New Windsor

WHITESIDE COUNTY
12/1/2011, 9:45 am- 4:00 pm, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling

12/6/2011, 8:00 am-11:00 am, Old Fulton Fire Station, 912 4th Street, Fulton

12/7/2011, 2:00 pm- 6:00 pm, Rock Falls Blood Donation Center, 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls

12/7/2011, 9:00 am- 2:00 pm, Fulton High School, 1207 12th Street, Fulton

12/10/2011, 8:00 am-12:00 pm, St. John's Evangelical Church, 703 3rd Avenue, Sterling

12/12/2011, 11:30 am- 5:30 pm, Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD #3, 79 Grove St., Prophetstown

12/13/2011, 1:00 pm- 5:15 pm, Old Fulton Fire Station, 912 4th Street, Fulton
21 Nov 2011

Village Christmas Walk

By Karen Anderson
You won't want to miss the Village of East Davenport Christmas Walk, Friday night, Dec. 2 & Saturday night, Dec. 3--featuring free horse drawn wagon rides through the Village, living Christmas window tableaus, live nativity--with real animals to pet, Santa, street carolers, musicians and performers. The fun begins each night at 6-9 P.M.. Village Sparkle Fireworks display will light up the Village skies at 9 P.M. on Saturday night, Dec. 3rd. The Village of East Davenport is located at the intersection of East River Drive and Mound Street extending northeast for a few blocks over to Lindsay Park and the McClellan Heights area.

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