16 Oct 2008

Hero Street Veterans' Day Service.

By veterans day service

On November 11th at 11:00 a.m., the city of Silvis will hold it annual Veterans Day service at Hero Street Memorial Park.

03 Oct 2008

Art Seminar at the Figge this Saturday, Oct 4

By Figge Art Museum

Join the Figge for an art seminar on Saturday, October 4, 2008 from 2 - 4 pm. The seminar is followed by light refreshments. A cash bar will be available. Scholar David Mackie will share his new research on artist Sir Henry Raeburn RA and will focus on Figge's recent acquisition, Portrait of John, Lord Swinton. Executive Director Sean O'Harrow will explain the importance of the acquisition to the Figge's collection. Free for members or general admission.

The Figge is located at 225 West Second Street, Davenport, Iowa. For more information contact the Figge at 563-326-780 or visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

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24 Sep 2008

Craft Fair

By Melissa Wright

Members of Gilda's Club will host a craft fair with proceeds benefiting the club. Hand crafted items and baked goods will be for sale. The craft fair will be held 11:00 to 1:00 p.m on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Gilda's Club, 1234 E. River Drive, Davenport, Iowa, and there is no admission fee. For questions please call 563-326-7504.

24 Sep 2008

Noogiefest Annual Halloween Party

By Melissa Wright

Noogiefest, the annual Halloween party for area kids will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2008 from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. at Gilda's Club Quad Cities, 1234 E. River Drive, Davenport, Iowa. The event is open to the public and free. Children of all ages can go from room to room to participate in games, crafts and a cake walk. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes and must be accompanied by an adult. Pizza and beverages will also be provided. For more information call 563-326-7504.

23 Sep 2008

Free Family Day this Saturday, September 27 at Figge

By Angela Hunt

The Figge Art Museum is hosting a Free Family Day, "Woven Stories," this Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 12:30 - 3 pm. Admission is free. Children will enjoy art activities, including working with their own mini-looms, paper weaving, and creating their own family portraits. Families can also enjoy the Figge's Family Activity center. Free treats and drinks will also be served.

At 1 pm, Rowen Schussheim-Anderson will give a tapestry weaving demonstration and talk. This event is in conjunction with Figge's Mother & Child: Henry Moore's West Dean Tapestries exhibition.

The Figge is located at 225 West Second Street, Davenport, Iowa. For more information contact the Figge at 563-326-7804.

22 Sep 2008

Benefit for Sergio Achahuitl

By Richard Martin

Come out on Saturday, Oct 4 and help us raise money to help young Sergio!

14 Sep 2008

Trivia Night In LeClaire

By Jared Johnson

Get your team together because its Trivia Time in LeClaire again -- we will have trivia nights at the LeClaire Civic Center on September 20th, October 18th, and November 15th.

Doors will open at 6:30 and trivia will start at 7:00 P.M. Cost is $10 per person with a $50 minimum per table (up to 8 people per table). All proceeds will go directly to local non-profits. Door prizes will be drawn.

You can bring in beer, wine, snacks and sodas (no hard alcohol, please!) and the civic center will be selling snacks and drinks.

You don't have to be a genius to come and join the fun!

For reservations or information, call Chris at 563-505-6703.

09 Sep 2008

Open House at Life Fitness Center

By Christin Powers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Christin Powers at 563-344-4119 BETTENDORF - The Life Fitness Center, 2222 Middle Road, will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, September 13th from 10am to 1pm. The KUUL morning guys Mark and Steve will be on hand to compete against LFC tennis pros. For each point they score against them, the LFC will reduce new yearly member sign-ups that day by 10%. Visitors can compete in a tennis and free throw contest for prizes. The Quad Cities Flames mascot will be here to hand out player cards. There will free fitness demo classes and a nutrition discussion with Valerie from the Milan Hy Vee. The public is welcome. Participants can register to win a grand prize of $100 gas certificate. Free popcorn and lemonade will be served. 344-4119. Come dressed to work out and play!

23 Aug 2008

Beaux Arts Fair has new location on Figge's plaza,

By Administrator

features 73 exhibitors, & includes free admission to the Figge on Sept. 6 & 7.

12 Aug 2008

Doggie Dipp:

By Shawn Agan

Treat your best friend to a cooling dip in a pool.

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