ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 16, 2025) — Friendship Manor will hold a ribbon-cutting and open house on Thursday, October 16, 3PM. The facility is located at 1209 21st Avenue in Rock Island, Illinois.

The open house and ribbon-cutting will showcase the unveiling of a $12.5 million-dollar renovation — new Wellness and Therapy Center, remodeled independent-living apartments, new amenities including new dining room and lounge, and refreshed common areas.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 15, 2025) — The Rock Island Downtown Alliance invites you to Back from the Dead, October 11-12, 2025, a weekend filled with thrills, chills and Halloween fun for all ages. Hop on a free trolley ride to explore everything from haunted houses and ghost tours, to the QC Farmers Market and the Rock Island Artists’ Market. There are plenty of family-friendly activities in the heart of Downtown Rock Island.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 11, 2025) — YWCA Quad Cities’ ThePlace2B is excited to announce an upcoming Career Fair for all Quad Cities youth on Wednesday, September 17, 5:30-7:PM, at YWCA Quad Cities (513 17th St, Rock Island).

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 8, 2025) — Swifties, grab your swimsuits and get ready to Swim It Off!

YWCA Quad Cities, 513 17th Street, is excited to announce a Taylor Swift-themed Sing and Swim night at the YWCA Quad Cities Aquatic Center on September 13, 5:30-7:30PM.

Guests of all ages are invited to sing their favorite T-Swift hits, swim and splash around, and make friendship bracelets.

Tickets are $13 per person.