21 May 2009

PUT A SMILE ON A CHILD

By Jo Cohrs

Geared for kids ages 12 and under, "Put A Smile On A Child" will be held in recognition of National Stand for Children Day. Children, and their parents or guardians, are invited to join us on Thursday, May 28, 2009 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at the PepsiCo Center on the campus of Augustana College, 1025 - 30th St, in Rock Island.

Enjoy several different children's activities along with a hot dog, chips and milk. Bring your youth group, school gorup, neighborhood, friends and family. All activities and food are free.

For more information, please contact Churches United of the Quad City Area at 309-786-6494.  Sponsored by Churches United, Swiss Valley Farms and the Rock Island Kiwanis.

01 May 2009

Volksmarch and VW Auto Show

By Kathryn Davis

Volksmarch and VW Auto Show

 

Saturday, 2 May 2009

At the German American Heritage Center

Hosted By:

The German American Heritage Center &

The Greater Des Moines Volkssports Association

Featuring the Davenport Farmer's Market & The Bi-State Volkswagon Club Classic Auto Show

Volksmarch Information:

5K (3.1 Mile) & 10 K (6.2 Mile)

Non-Competitive Walk

Start/Finish Point: German American Heritage Center,712 W. 2nd Street,Davenport, Iowa 52802

Start Times: 8:00 AM to Noon. Finish: by 4:00 PM.

Trail Rating: The trail is rated a "1+". The route will follow city sidewalks and the paved bike path along the Mississippi River. This year the walk features a classic VW Car Show on the GAHC grounds and the Davenport Farmer's Market! The market closes at noon, so be there early!

Pets: Pets must be leashed and under control at all times.  Pets are not allowed inside buildings.

Award: A GAHC "B" Award will be available.

Refreshments/Restrooms: Water will be available at the start/finish location. In warm weather, it is always a good idea to carry water.  Restrooms are available at the turn-around point.

Eligibility: This event is open to everyone and family participation is encouraged.  All events are noncompetitive.  You participate at your own pace.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration: Registration for this event takes place at the GAHC start location beginning at 8:00 a.m.  The fee for participants seeking only walk credit is $3.00.  A "B" award is available from the GAHC gift shop for $6. Those who desire neither award nor credit may walk for $2.00.  Every person must register and begin with a walk card. The event will be held regardless of the weather and there will be no refunds in case of bad weather.

Stipulations: With registration for this event the participants accept the guidelines for AVA Volkssports events and agree to observe the principles of good sportsmanship.  All walkers must sign a Waiver and Release of Liability.

Contact: Michael Hustedde

c/o GAHC

712 W. Second Street

Davenport, Iowa  52802

563-333-6334

email: husteddemichaelj@sau.edu

VW Auto Show Information:

The Bi-State Volkswagen Club is based in the Quad Cities area on the border of Illinois and Iowa.  We are a non-profit club formed to encourage and promote VW driving, restoration, and all around Volkswagen FUN.  Whatever your STYLE, be it stock, custom, or race-radical you will find others who know where you are coming from (or where to find the parts to get you there).  Ownership is NOT essential; ENTHUSIASM IS.  Club membership is open to anyone interested in VWs and is reasonably priced at $10.00 per year for a family membership.  Membership includes a monthly newsletter, a club window sticker, and discounted auto parts through FOREIGN CAR PARTS.  Club meetings are normally held on the second Sunday of each month.   Times and meeting places vary depending on the planned activity.  Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate at any and all meetings, events,functions, and activities.

Contact:

Bi-State VW Club
Attn: Phil Vernon
237 W. 46th Street
Davenport, IA 52806

28 Apr 2009

Comedian/Minister Adds to Obama's "Roses & Thorns" in Davenport

By Rick Martin

    Barak and Michelle are intentional about doing something meaningful every night at the dinner table with Malia and Shasha.

    They share a "Rose" (high for the day) and a "Thorn" (low for the day) to keep communication open with their daughters. National humorist, educator and Minister Rich Melheim is coming to town to add his own spin to this practice and, in the process, help strengthen local families during these tough times.

    Rev. Melheim, a Lutheran pastor and founder of Faith Inkubators (www.faithink.com), will be in Davenport May 6th on one stop of a 75 city speaking tour at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1915 West Kimberly Road, Davenport Iowa.

    Host Pastor: Todd Hunter

    Melheim has counseled parents on CNN, WNBC, KTLA and 50 network news channels from coast to coast. He is using this tour to "help families laugh, learn and lighten loads" by launching a six-week national experiment in intentional parent/child communication.

    Melheim will be offering an afternoon seminar for church workers and key family ministry leaders, plus an evening of comedy, practical parenting advice and challenge for families. The afternoon seminar runs from 1 - 5, and will unveil practical methods, models and means churches may use to enlist parents as partners in intentional nightly family ministry. The evening session, free to the public, is titled "Working on the Dream." At each evening event, the comic minister will present five simple steps to keeping families closer during trying times.

    "It'll be ½ standup comedy, ½ practical parenting advice, 12% shouting, 9% pillow fight, and 100% just plain fun," says Melheim. "Our goal is to enlist 10,000 families coast to coast to invest five minutes a night for the next six weeks. That's 42 days of family purpose, active listening and intentional caring parenting! We believe these simple steps can help a family hold together in a world that could tear it apart!"

    The evening event is open to parents and kids of all faiths and runs from 7-8:30 pm.

    Faith Inkubators is a cross-denominational Christian education think tank dedicated to "incubating faith every night in every home." Find out more about the organization, the "Faith 5" communication technique, and national tour details at www.faithink.com.

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14 Apr 2009

National Day of Prayer - May 7th at the Lodge

By Jo Cohrs

Prayer... America' Hope is the focus of the 17th Annual Quad Cities National Day of Prayer.  Join us from 6:30am - 8:00am on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at The Lodge, 900 Spruce Hills Dr., Bettendorf.

The Master of Ceremonies is Mike Mickle; the Keynote Speaker will be John Bustle, Vice-President, John Deere Foundation; and special musical presentations by Scott Schaefer.

"May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you." Psalm 33:22.

Admission is $10 in advance, $12 after May 1st.  Students are $5 in advance, $6 after May 1st.  Visit any Quad Cities YMCA or email qcndp@quadcitiesymca.org.

Sponsored by: Quad Cities YMCAs - St. Ambrose University - Churches United of the Quad City Area - Augustana College.

27 Mar 2009

Beginning Genealogy Classes

By Kathryn Davis

Are You Interesting In Researching Your Family History But Don't Know Where To Start?

 

Come to the German American Heritage Center's Beginning Genealogy Classes starting this Thursday, April 2nd at 6:30 p.m. to begin the journey to your family's past!

 

The following topics will be covered during the six weeks of class:

  • Beginning Your Research? - Importance of Record Keeping
  • Documenting Your Research:  Primary & Secondary Sources
  • Finding Information by Contacting Relatives
  • Library Research:  Determining What Library - What to Look for and How to Get it
  • Census Records: What They Are, What They Contain & Their Importance to My Research
  • Court House Records:  Types of Records & Where to Find Them

Instructor Scharlott Goettsch Blevins has taught genealogy classes for over 30 years, is past president of the Federation of Genealogical Societies, past president of the Iowa Genealogical Society, and member of many other organizations locally and nationally.  She has traveled throughout the country, England and Germany on extensive genealogical research trips.

ALL ETHIC GROUPS COVERED!  Beginning Genealogy Classes Thursdays:  April 2 - May 7   6:30 p.m.

Cost:  $50/person Non GAHC member - $45/person GAHC member; minimum 10 participants  - registration required.

Offered at the German American Heritage Center,712 West 2nd Street Davenport, IA 52802.

Contact (563) 322-8844 director@gahc.org for more information

13 Jan 2009

Fund Raiser Event.

By robert cervantes

On January 24th,  the friends-family to re-elect Bob Cervantes will hold a fund raiser at  P.K. Dugans Bar & Grill @ 1443 1st St, Silvis. The fund raiser will run from 5pm until 9pm. There is no charge. Come enjoy many big screen TVs, cold drinks and more - pizzas, 50/50 raffles - are all part of the event !

Bob is seeking a third term as Alderman in Silvis. Everyone is welcome. You don't have to live in Silvis to donate.

 

02 Jan 2009

Alzheimer's Association Trivia Night

By Jared Johnson
Local chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is holding a trivia night at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Davenport.
20 Nov 2008

Novelist Comes to St. Ambrose University.

By Paul Ferguson
Paul-Thomas Ferguson will sign copies of his novel, A Life in Chiaroscuro, at the St. Ambrose University Bookstore, Harrison Street, Davenport, on Wednesday, December 3rd, from 3pm to 5pm.

 

 

A Life in Chiaroscuro is a work of historical fiction, featuring narrator Benjamin Andrews.  When Andrews moved to Milwaukee in 1904 to become editor of a major newspaper, he could not have imagined the path his life would take.  Now, writing from an insane asylum ten years later, Andrews tries to explain, for the final time, his role in a year full of societal intrigue, enduring love, calculated revenge, political scandal, and cold-blooded murder.

 

Paul-Thomas Ferguson works as an archivist for Vista International Operations and also teaches part-time at St. Ambrose University.  A playwright, poet, and musician, Dr. Ferguson holds a B.A. in European History from Western Illinois University, as well as an M.A. in Medieval History and a Ph.D. in American, Urban, and Middle Eastern History from Marquette University.  A Life in Chiaroscuro is his first novel.

 
14 Nov 2008

Festival of Trees Watch Party at the Figge.

By Figge Art Museum

Figge Art Museum members are invited on Saturday, November 22, 2008 to the Festival of Trees Watch Party where they can watch the Festival of Trees Holiday Parade from the Art's Café at the Figge. Free hot chocolate and cookies will be served.


Members can purchase party guest passes for friends and family at the Figge admission desk from November 10 through the day of the event. Guest passes are: $8 ($5 for kids 12 and under) and includes admission to the museum or $2 and does not include admission to the museum.

 

The holiday membership sale will also start on November 22 and runs through December 30. Gift memberships are a great way to share the Figge with a
friend, family member or colleague. Figge members enjoy special benefits
all year, including:

  • Unlimited free admission
  • Discount on classes and trips
  • Invitations to members-only events, including member previews, watch parties and brunches
  • Newsletters and museum mailings with information about upcoming
  • exhibitions and events

Gift Membership Rates
Household $50
Individual $35
Senior/Student/Educator $25

For more information call us at 563.326.7804-2007 or email shoran@figgeartmuseum.org.

About the Figge Art Museum
The Figge Art Museum actively serves the public by promoting appreciation and creation of visual art through education, and by collecting, conserving and exhibiting art. The museum collection includes more than 3,500 paintings, photographs, sculpture, and works on paper from the 16th century to the present.

 

During your visit to the museum, we encourage you to explore our expansive galleries, special exhibitions, and the Family Activity Center. For an in-depth experience, we offer a variety of art classes, gallery talks and lectures. Each year, several special events--from film presentations to family days?are held at the museum and expand on the themes of the exhibitions. 


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21 Oct 2008

Left Bank Art League vs. Left Bank Art League Chili Cook-Off

By Diane Wall

 

                                                                                               

WHAT:  Quad City Arts vs. Left Bank Art League Chili Cook-Off

WHERE: Quad City Arts Center & The Left Bank Art League in Rock Island

WHEN:    November 7, 5-7 p.m.

FREE

Come down to the District of Rock Island for a taste of chili and some preliminary Christmas shopping. Visit Quad City Arts and Left Bank Art League-just one block apart on 2nd Avenue-to taste and vote for your favorite chili. The chili is complimentary; beverages will be available. Both venues are loaded with one of a kind art and gift items created by local and regional artists. Afterwards, stay to enjoy the close jazz harmony of the What Ever Four Quartet at 7pm at Quad City Arts.

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