DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 20, 2019) — Are you ready to Twist and Shout? Help us celebrate Sir Paul McCartney coming to the Quad Cities with a family dance party Saturday, June 8, at 2PM at the Main Library (321 N Main St) featuring the classic music of the Fab Four! We will be grooving and moving with a few stories thrown in for kicks (and grown-up rest time!) In this world, there is nothing we would rather do because we are happy just to dance with you!

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 20, 2019) — Join us Monday, June 24, at 6PM at Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave) and impress everyone with your knowledge of Literary Trivia! Questions will be based on the Great American Reads list of 100 favorite novels. Participants may bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages. Prizes awarded for best team-name and table decorations. Registration of teams up to 8 members is required.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 14, 2019) — “Girls Who Code” is an afterschool club for girls in 6th through 12th grade who are interested in coding. The club encourages beginners to explore coding in a fun and friendly environment.

This program takes place at Fairmount (3000 Fairmount Street) every Tuesday through July beginning June 4 at 3PM. Registration is required.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 13, 2019) — Join Poet Laureate Dick Stahl at Schwiebert Park in Rock island for Poetry along the Banks. This poetry workshop kicks off River Action’s Summer Education Series with a chance to explore your creativity writing poetry along the banks of the Mississippi. Cost is $5. Or free for River Action Members.

 

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 11, 2019) — On Tuesday, May 14, at 6PM, The Moline Public Library (3210 41st Street, Moline, Illinois) will host a free discussion, open to the public, concerning two peoples deeply embedded in the same soil.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 8, 2019) — It’s like stepping back in time. The Heritage House will be open every day during the Great Mississippi Valley Fair in celebration of the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds’ 100th anniversary.

The fair runs July 30 through August 4.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 6, 2019) — Got oil-based paint? Old household cleaning supplies? Lawn and garden chemicals? Illinois residents with these and other types of Household Hazardous Material (HHM) who are looking to do a little spring cleaning and clear them out of their basements and garages will have the opportunity to dispose of these materials at a free upcoming HHM collection event.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 6, 2019) — Christian Care is hosting its annual Trivia Night on Friday, May 31 at CASI (Center for Active Seniors) in Davenport. Come out to have a night of fun and help make a difference. All proceeds from this event will go back to help support our programs and services for people experiencing homelessness, including our shelter, community meal site, donation center, and more.

LeCLAIRE, IOWA (May 2, 2019) — The public and media are invited to help LeClaire, Iowa celebrate its Cultural and Entertainment District (CED) on Friday, May 3. 5:30PM. at the Mississippi River Distilling Company with a LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting during First Friday and other fun activities. Local legislators, LeClaire Chamber, Visit Quad Cities, and Chris Kramer and Liesl Seabert from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs will be on hand to help us celebrate.

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