01 Sep 2022

Community-Wide Project Focused on Lessons of the Holocaust and Relevant Messages Includes Event on September 1

By Melanie Shields

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 1, 2022) — The media are invited to the private opening of Anne Frank: A History for Today on Thursday, September 1, 6PM, at the Putnam Museum and Science Center in Davenport, Iowa. Light refreshments will be served.

Program presenters will have tables showcasing their events, performances, and activities. An event calendar can be found at outofdarknessqc.com/programs.

31 Aug 2022

Monday, September 5 Labor Day Parade to Be Held in East Moline

By Dan Gosa

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 31, 2022) — We have had a record number of entries this year and we invite everyone to come and watch the 39th Annual Quad City Federation of Labor, Labor Day parade.

The Grand Marshal for this year’s parade is brother, Tony Bultinck, President of the Illinois State Association of Letter Carriers and of NALC Local 292.

31 Aug 2022

Son Monarcas Brings Latin Fusion, Dance to Moline Library

By Lisa Williams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 31, 2022) — Immerse yourself in song and dance with a lively, interactive performance from Son Monarcas, Friday, September 23, 12PM. This event will be held at the Moline Public Library as part of Quad City Arts Visiting Artist Series. Registration is not required.

29 Aug 2022

Medicare 101 at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 29, 2022) — The Davenport Public Library will be holding a Medicare 101 session at Fairmount on Thursday, September 1, 2PM.

Open enrollment season is upon us.  Join our educational presentation as we tackle the following topics:

• What does Medicare cover?

• How much can I expect to pay?

• When and where should I apply?

• What are my options?

• What if I'm still working?

Coffee and light snacks provided.

26 Aug 2022

Taming of the Slough Sunday, September 18

By Kathy Wine

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 26, 2022) River Action’s Taming of the Slough Adventure Triathlon combines paddling, mountain biking and running for an athletic challenge and an exciting race.

Who: Adventure triathletes and anyone looking to push themselves in kayaking, mountain biking, and running. Awarded categories include:

22 Aug 2022

Teen Gaming at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 22, 2022) —The Davenport Public Library will be hosting Teen Gaming Sessions on Wednesday afternoons beginning Wednesday, August 31st and running through December at 3pm |Fairmount.

17 Aug 2022

Midwest Writing Center (MWC) Hosts Live Reading for the Winners of Great River Writers Retreat Contest on September 1

By Charly Heber-Spates

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 17, 2022) — The Midwest Writing Center is proud to present the winners of the Great River Writers’ Retreat from both 2021 and 2022 as they share their work and current projects for a live reading at the Rock Island Public Library.

16 Aug 2022

Community Baby Shower at Modern Woodmen Park

By Brooke Barnes

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 16, 2022) — Over twenty agencies have partnered to put on a drive-thru Community Baby Shower on August 17, 2022, 4-6PM, at Modern Woodman Park (North Parking Lot). This event will be held adjacent to the Freight House Farmer’s Market. New and expectant parents will be provided with information, resources, and Hiney Heroes, the local diaper bank, will be providing diapers sizes newborn-two only.

16 Aug 2022

Community Baby Shower at Modern Woodmen Park

By Brooke Barnes

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 16, 2022) — Over twenty agencies have partnered to put on a drive-thru Community Baby Shower on August 17, 2022, 4-6PM, at Modern Woodman Park (North Parking Lot). This event will be held adjacent to the Freight House Farmer’s Market. New and expectant parents will be provided with information, resources, and Hiney Heroes, the local diaper bank, will be providing diapers sizes newborn-two only.

15 Aug 2022

Young Emerging Writers Host Release Party for THE ATLAS Literary Magazine in Downtown Rock Island August 18

By Charly Heber-Spates

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 10, 2022) — The Young Emerging Writers (YEW) Summer Internship Program will host a release party for the latest issue of the Program’s literary magazine, The Atlas, on Thursday, August 18 at Rozz-Tox in Rock Island. The event will also be streamed to Midwest Writing Center’s YouTube and Facebook Live pages.

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