22 Jul 2011

Bucktown Celebrates 6th Anniversary with Bucktown Bash!

By Kyle Carter

What: Bucktown Bash! featuring "The Kraken"
Where: 225 East 2nd Street
Date/Time: Friday, July 29 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Price: $15

(Davenport, Iowa) - MidCoast Fine Arts (MFA) is proud to announce that Bucktown Center for the Arts will celebrate its 6thanniversary during Bucktown Bash! Friday, July 29 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This special event will feature a wide range of original local artwork for sale, live music, food, drinks, and more.

The infamous Muscatine River Monster, fondly known as "The Kraken," will be making its first appearance in the Quad-Cities during Bucktown Bash! This larger than life beast is an inflatable sculpture installation that must be seen to be believed. Its long tentacles will be beckoning the nearby Street Fest patrons to meander a little further down 2nd Street in downtown Davenport on Friday.

Falling Up, a locally produced science fiction film, will be shown throughout the evening, and live music will be provided by Lock & Dam, Ragaman, and Rock Island Rhythm. A "Mirror,Mirror" fundraiser for MFA featuring works by local artists for sale will be held in conjunction with the "VANITY" show currently on display in the 2nd floor gallery. MFA's own Dean Schroder will be showing his rarely seen functional art display, as well. Bucktown Bash! will also serve as a closing reception for the "And They Followed the Waters" exhibit on display in the 2nd floor showcase.  

Food and beverage vendors will be available, and all of Bucktown's many shops and studios will be open. From jewelry and paintings to photography and sculpture, attendees of Bucktown Bash! can expect to discover a wide range of high quality artwork to peruse.

"I'm thrilled that MidCoast Fine Arts is hosting another amazing art event," said Heather Pederson, MFA Board President.   "We do know how to put on a great party, and with Bucktown Bash being bigger and better than ever, we're looking forward to the community showing their support by having a heart for art."

Admission is $15 at the door; however, patrons who visit a shop at Bucktown between July 20th and July 28th can pick up FREE tickets in advance! Please visit www.BucktownArts.com or www.Facebook.com/bucktownarts for additional event details. MFA would also like to provide a special thank you to Deere & Company for their support of Bucktown's Bash!

Bucktown Center for the Arts is made up of over a dozen unique shops and studios featuring creative, affordable, unusual and useable works of art for sale. Bucktown is a component of MidCoast Fine Arts, a leading Quad-City non-profit organization focused on stimulating our community's economic vitality through the support of regional visual arts and artists. Founded in July of 2005, Bucktown has played an important role in the continued growth of downtown Davenport's Cultural and Entertainment District.

For more information about MidCoast Fine Arts, please visit www.Midcoast.org. For additional details regarding "The Kraken," please visit www.MuscatineRiverMonster.com.

22 Jul 2011

Up With Families Fundraiser Dance is September 17

By Amy Plett

Up With Families Dance  

Fun for the Whole Family and a Great Cause!  

DAVENPORT, IA....Up With Families will host a fundraiser/dance on Saturday, September 17, 2011, at the Expo Building, Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.  The tropical-themed dance features the popular country-rock-pop band, "Pulse-Ox."  Tickets, available at the door only, are $5 for adults and $2 for kids 3-12. Doors open at 5 PM with music from 6 to 10 PM.  In addition to music, the dance will feature food, tropical-themed children's games, a silent auction, raffle and more!  For more information, visit www.upwithfamiliesdavenport.com or call Deb Meyne at 319-481-0200.

About Up With Families

 Up With Families is a local volunteer, non-profit organization that supports families with children with special needs through a weekend retreat.  It is designed to help them connect with peers and community resources.

Amy Plett
Account Assistant
Karen Bernick Marketing Communications
563-320-2247

22 Jul 2011

LOCAL CHURCH CONNECTION HOSTS NEIGHBORHOOD PARTY IN CONJUNCTION WITH SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY

By Jason Holtgrewe
On August 5th, 2011, Connection Church throws a party. In effort to build neighborhood community and to help kids in need, Connection will host a Block Party featuring free food, fun games, an outdoor movie, and a school supply giveaway.

At 7pm the party begins with free food and exciting games for the whole family. Two inflatable bounce houses, a dunk tank, as well as other games will provide children a fun and safe place to play. Walking tacos, fruit, and snow cones will be available for free to eat.

At 9pm the movie will start. An award-wining DreamWorks Animation film will be shown outside on the lawn. People are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to sit on while enjoying the movie.

Besides having fun, the Block Party will be an opportunity to give school supplies to children in need. Quad City families in need of supplies can come to the party and pick up a backpack and some classroom essentials. For those who want to donate money towards this effort, stop by Connection's Food Pantry on Tuesdays from 9am-1pm. The Food Pantry is located at 4373 State Street, Bettendorf, which is also the location of the party.

Jason Holtgrewe, a pastor at Connection, believes the Block Party is a great way to help those in need. "Not only is this party a way to bring neighbors together for a little fun, it's also an opportunity to be there for others," says Jason. "There are more families in our city than we realize who need support in meeting the financial demands of another school year."

Connection is throwing a party on August 5th at 7pm. The location of the party is 4374 State Street, Bettendorf. Please call the church at 563.209.6384 or email jason@connectionqc.org for more information, including movie details.
18 Jul 2011

Herbert Hoover NHS News Release: Evening Ranger Talks, July

By Adam Prato
WEST BRANCH, IOWA– National Parks are known for their ranger-led programs
and activities. This summer, rangers at Herbert Hoover National Historic
Site in West Branch, Iowa will offer short 10- to 15-minute talks to
visitors enjoying a summer evening in the park. Come and hear "Historic
Preservation: Why, How, and What?" on Wednesday, July 20 at the Friends
Meetinghouse and "Herbert Hoover's West Branch" at the intersection of the
Downey and Penn street traces near the Birthplace Cottage on Thursday, July
28. Meet the ranger at 7:00 p.m. on those evenings to hear some things you
may not have known about Herbert Hoover NHS.

On Saturday, July 16 writer M.S. Coe will help kids ages 4 through 6 flex
their poetry muscles through creative movement, drawing, reading, and
writing at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. "Poetry Sprouts" starts
at the visitor center on Saturday, July 16 at 9:30 a.m. and will last about
one hour. If you are interested in attending, please call (319) 643-2541
before July 16. Parents are invited to stay and participate with their
children. M.S. Coe is the Artist-in-Residence at Herbert Hoover NHS until
July 20.

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. Parking is limited so please
allow extra time to find a parking space. For more information go online to
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

Photographs may be available upon request.
Herbert Hoover NHS is on Twitter: @HooverNPS.
18 Jul 2011

TICKETS AVAILABLE ON LINE FOR WQPT'S BREW HA HA

By Administrator

MOLINE, ILLINOIS - Tickets are now available online at wqpt.org for WQPT's annual fundraiser, Brew Ha Ha scheduled at LeClaire Park in downtown Davenport on Saturday, September 17TH from 1 to 5 p.m.  Tickets for Brew Ha Ha are $20.00 prior to the event and $25.00 at the gate. A wide variety of ales, pilsners, and porters are available for tasting as well as cheeses provided by Cabot Creamery Cooperative of Vermont.

Musical performances for the 12th annual event will be performed by Wicked Liz and the Bellyswirls and games are back so folks can try their hand at the Beer Bottle Ring Toss and the Golf Ball Stack. Admission to Brew Ha Ha includes an event program, unlimited tasting, and a commemorative tasting glass.            

Brew Ha Ha is a fundraising event to support WQPT, the local public television station serving eastern Iowa and western Illinois.

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12 Jul 2011

THE ZEPPELIN CONNECTION TO THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR

By Ruth Reynolds

The German American Heritage Center will host a program entitled "Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin" at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 24 at the Center. 712 West 2nd Street. Davenport. IA

"Count Ferninand von Zeppelin and His Airships" will be presented by Werner Zarnikow. Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin (1838-1017) first came to the United States in 1863, sent as a war observer of the Northern armies by the King of Baden. He received a permit to pass into the battlefields by President Lincoln after being recommended by then General Carl Schurz. In a few months he was to leave the war zone, explore the American frontier and experience his first balloon. Up, up and away to a new career and a new world. The presentation will also feature a popular song from Zeppelin's peak career years "Come Take a Trip in My Airship" sung by Barbara Kuttler and accompanied by Mark Prebyl on the vintage German piano.

Werner Zarnikow is a GAHC member and a frequent volunteer in our archives, where he provides language translation assistance. He has been fascinated by Zeppelin's career since the latter's flight over Davenport when Zarnikow was a young lad. His collection of Zeppelin's memorabilia will be on display on the 4th floor of GAHC during July.

Cost: Adults $5.00; Seniors $4.00; Children 5-17 $3.00; Children under 5 and GAHC Members are free.

12 Jul 2011

NOTICE OF MEETING Scott County, Iowa and The Bailiff's Association

By Administrator

Scott County, Iowa will make an opening statement to begin negotiations with The Bailiff's Association on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. on the 6th floor of the Scott County Administrative Center, at 600 West Fourth Street, Davenport, Iowa.

Questions regarding this meeting may be directed to the Human Resources Department at 326-8740 or 328-4104 ext. 2.

08 Jul 2011

Calling ALL Quad City Youths!

By Davenport Parks and Recreation

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 we will be holding YOUTHFEST at the Centennial Park Recreation Corridor from 9:00am-2:00pm. Rain location is River's Edge.

 

There will be all types of environmental, cultural and physical activities including an obstacle course, bounce houses, basketball, skateboarding, chalk art, recycled kite making, and youth gardening information.

 

Sponsored by B100, Davenport Noon Optimist Club and Ascentra Credit Union.

 

When: Wednesday, July 13, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Where: Centennial Park

Cost: FREE

08 Jul 2011

HALO Tournament

By Dawn N Scott

The Bookworm Cyber Cafe presents Last Man Standing 7/11 HALO Tournament. 

Saturday, July 9th.  10:00am sign-up, starts at High Noon!

$150.00 Grand Prize

$25.00 each for the Final Four.

$5 entry fee, limited to 64 contestants!

The Bookworm Cyber Cafe, 239 N 2nd St, Eldridge, IA. 563-285-WORM (9676)
06 Jul 2011

Foreign Views That Impacted the American Civil War

By Ruth Reynolds

"Foreign Events and Views that impacted the American Civil War" will be presented by Dr. Art Pitz, professor emeritus of Blackhawk College, at the German American Heritage Center and Museum on Sunday July, 10 at 2:00.The presentation will feature a review of views and events outside the United States which impacted how foreign powers analyzed the conflict. Topics include the Corn laws in England, famine in Ireland, the 1848 revolutions in Europe reforms in Egypt in the mid 1800's and immigration patterns from abroad. How did they influence thought prior to the outbreak of American hostilities?

Dr Pitz is a much requested speaker on historical topics and foreign affairs in the Quad City region.

Cost: Adults $5.00. Adults over 60 $4.00, Children 5-17 $3.00, DAHC members free.

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