01 Nov 2019

Happy Joe's Kids Foundation Ladies Luncheon and Boutique Vendor Show

By Kristel Ersan

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 1, 2019) — Happy Joe's Annual Ladies Lunch and Boutique Vendor Show is Friday, November 8, at the Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf. Doors open at 10AM for the shopping boutique, followed by lunch and our guest-speakers, including AEA Special Ed Consultant Deb Meyne, North Scott (NS) High School Principal Shane Knoch, NS Junior High Teacher Jodie Brotherton, and NS Parent Lindsay Henningsen.

01 Nov 2019

Lifelong Learning, Discussions for Adults This November

By Rock Island Public Library

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 1, 2019) — Thought-provoking topics and life-long learning for adults and all ages this November. Check them out!

Give some comfort this holiday season! Community Comforts Donation Drive

November 1-30, 2019, All RIPL Locations

01 Nov 2019

Churches United of the Quad City Area Church Lady Casserole Cook-Off

By Betsy Vanausdeln

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 1, 2019) — Churches United’s Church Casserole Cook-Off is Saturday, November 2. The event will take place from 4–7PM at Bethel Wesley United Methodist Church (1201 13th St, Moline, IL). Prizes will be awarded in each category: Best Main Dish, Best Dessert, and People’s Choice.

If you'd like to attend the competition, tickets are $15 each for adults; $5 for youth age 6-12. Children 5 and under are admitted free.

01 Nov 2019

Winter Nights Winter Lights at QC Botanical Center Opens December 4

By Melanie Shields

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 1, 2019) — The gardens will be in winter bloom again with 100,000 glowing lights during the third annual Winter Nights Winter Lights. Bundle up, stroll the gardens at night, then warm up inside at the hot chocolate bar. Bring the kids for crafts or plan your visit for one of our special events. DATES AND TIMES 4:30-8:30 PM Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday First night for general admission — Wednesday, December 4

26 Oct 2019

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 25, 2019) — Alzheimer's is not normal aging. It is a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. On Wednesday, November 20, 6:30PM, at Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave), the Library will host Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia, an education program presented by the Alzheimer's Association.

Join us to learn about:

26 Oct 2019

Show Me the Monet! at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 25, 2019) — Every Tuesday in November, the Library invites kids ages 8 and up to Show Me the Monet! Learn about different artists each week and create a piece of art based on their style. We'll read books about artists and make masterpieces using a variety of media. The program begins November 5, 3:30PM, at Fairmount (3000 N Fairmount St). Registration is required.

26 Oct 2019

NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) Kickoff at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 25, 2019) — Join us to celebrate the beginning of NaNoWriMo on Saturday, November 2, 3PM, at Fairmount. National Novel Writing Month is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes your story matters. They provide the structure, community, and encouragement to help people find their voices, achieve creative goals, and build new worlds — on and off the page.

22 Oct 2019

Costumes, Campsites, and Family Fun: Illiniwek to Host Halloween Event October 26, 2019

By Ross Smith

HAMPTON, ILLINOIS (October 22, 2019) — Illiniwek will host a Halloween event with costume- and campsite-decorating contests, hayrack rides, pumpkin painting, scarecrow building, bounce houses, a haunted house, and trick-or-treating on October 26, 12-6PM.

22 Oct 2019

Homecoming Service at St Mark Lutheran Church, Davenport, 11/03

By Lisa Willey

 

22 Oct 2019

31st Annual Governor’s European Cross Country Run

By Tarron Borgeson

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 21, 2019) — Over 400 survivors last year. Hard to believe it has been 31 years and the tradition continues to thrive. Governor’s Infamous European Cross Country Run, co-sponsored by Running Wild and the Cornbelt Running Club, will be held on a new day this year: Saturday, November 2, 2019, 1PM, at Scott County Park. Participants from previous years continue to return and confirm how exciting and different this event is from all other local runs.

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