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.
06 Jul 2011

CHRISTIAN CARE SPONSORS WALK THE WALK to De "Feet" Domestic Violence

By Rebecca Wheeler

For well over two years, Christian Care's Domestic Violence Shelter has been operating at full capacity and maintaining a waiting list for those who cannot immediately be admitted. In response to the pervasiveness of domestic violence in the Quad Cities and in order to offset some of the expenses that result from this unrelenting need, Christian Care is hosting its second annual walk to end domestic violence.

Christian Care's Walk the Walk to De "feet" Domestic Violence will take place onSaturday, August 6 at 10:00 AM, in Sunset Park in Rock Island. This free walk is a leisurely, non-competitive stroll through a beautiful section of the park. Its purpose is to show that domestic violence will not be tolerated in our community. Immediately following the walk, pork chop sandwiches, hot dogs, and homemade baked goods will be for sale. Adults and children will enjoy a variety of activities, including live music, presentations by domestic violence survivors, a professional self-defense demonstration, a magician, a cake walk, face painting, bean bag toss, trivia competitions and much more! Attendees will be able to bid on many silent auction items, luxuriate at one of the chair massage stations and purchase special event T-shirts, DV awareness ribbons, and survivor-made jewelry.

Domestic violence is a widespread problem, touching one in every three women and impacting the lives of their family and friends, as well. Christian Care invites community members to walk beside them as they support domestic violence survivors and work to break the cycle of violence in the future. Contributions to Christian Care can be mailed to PO Box 4176, Rock Island, Illinois 61204. For further information about this event, ways to help, or to find out more about domestic violence, call (309) 788-2273.

06 Jul 2011

July 7th. ISE Herb and Spice food circle/plate.

By Narveen Aryaputri

Independent Scholars' Evenings:

July 7th. 2011

Herb and Spice Food Circle/plate

 

The Independent Scholars are jointly compiling  of a list of recommended daily spices and herbs necessary for optimum health and preventative health care.

Please join in. Bring your recommendations or send them in via email, blog, facebook or phone.

A hard copy is in The Institute's library.

 

Second half of the evening will be open for

additions to the list of derogatory words.

The initial list of derogatory words is on our blog space.

A hard copy is in The Institute's library.

 

7.00 p.m

second floor of

The Moline Commercial Club

1530 Fifth Ave. Moline.

309-762-8547 for the Moline Club

309-762-9202 for The Institute.


light refreshments, wine and beverages are served.

The event is free and open to the public.

doors open at 6.30

Independent Scholars' Evenings are sponsored by

The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, Ltd. Is a 501(c)3 at state and federal level since 1996.

05 Jul 2011

German American Heritage Center Sunday, July 24 2:00 p.m.

By German American Heritage Center

"Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin and His Airships"

Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin first came to the US in l863, sent as a war observer of the Northern armies by the King of Baden.  He received a permit to pass into the battlefields from 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!

A lecture will be presented Sunday, July 24 at 2:00 by Werner Zarnikow, a GAHC member and 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 memorabilia will be on display on the 4th floor of GAHC during July.

This 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 a vintage German piano.
30 Jun 2011

RAGBRAI Davenport looking for Volunteers

By Rick Martin

RAGBRAI is ending in Davenport on Saturday, July 30th. We need your help to welcome the 20,000 riders plus their family and friends that will be visiting our community.

Hundreds of volunteers are needed to perform a variety of activities. Please be an ambassador of your community by volunteering to help out and be part of RAGBRAI XXXIX.

All volunteers receive a free t-shirt. There will be a volunteer meeting in July TBA.

We need volunteers in the following areas:

  • Hospitality/Information

  • Route/Dip Site, Parking

  • Shuttles

  • Vendors

  • Drivers

Sign up online at www.davenportragbrai.com or call 309-277-0937 x122.

30 Jun 2011

German American Heritage Center Sunday, July 10 2:00 p.m.

By German American Heritage Center

"Foreign Events and Views that Impacted

the American Civil War"

Dr. Art Pitz, professor emeritus of Blackhawk College, Moline will present a review of the views and events outside the US which impacted how foreign powers analyzed the Civil War.  Topics will include, but not be limited to, 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, a Moline resident, is a much requested speaker on historical topics and foreign affairs in the QC region.

27 Jun 2011

July 7th. 2011 Independent Scholars' Evenings. Herb and Spice Food Circle/plate

By Narveen Aryaputri

The Independent Scholars are jointly compiling  of a list of recommended daily spices and herbs necessary for optimum health and preventative health care. 
Please join in. Bring your recommendations or send them in via email, blog, facebook or phone.
A hard copy is in The Institute's library.

Second half of the evening will be open for
additions to the list of derogatory words. 
The initial list of derogatory words is on our blog space.
A hard copy is in The Institute's library.

7.00 p.m  
second floor of The Moline Commercial Club
1530 Fifth Ave. Moline.
309-762-8547 for the Moline Club  
309-762-9202 for The Institute.  

Light refreshments, wine and beverages are served.  
The event is free and open to the public.  
Doors open at 6.30  

Independent Scholars' Evenings are sponsored by The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, Ltd. Is a 501(c)3 at state and federal level since 1996.

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