• The Centennial Bridge Commission Building will get a new lease on life as a visitor's center, thanks to a $43,342 Preserve America grant - for "Hosting Heritage Tourism in Rock Island" - received by the City of Rock Island, partnered with the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Chippiannock Cemetery Heritage Foundation, RiverAction, and consultant Curtis Roseman. The goal is to turn the Centennial Bridge Visitor's Center, a Rock Island landmark, into an attractive destination that will guide tourists to other area venues, serving tourism needs with brochure kiosks and interpretive displays. As the location is conceivably the best in the Quad Cities at which to view the river, special attention will be paid to the Mississippi and transportation across it.
• The Family Museum of Arts & Science in Bettendorf just released its spring 2006 class catalog, listing the wide variety of classes being offered - to learners 18 months and older - in April and May. The museum's Early Childhood Series classes include Kim's Kids, Spring Into Science, Clay Capers, and the new Drop in Art class. Priority mail-in registration for Family Museum members began Saturday, March 18, open registration begins Saturday, March 25, and tuition assistance is available; those seeking assistance will need to provide a letter of recommendation from a doctor, teacher, counselor, or social-service agency. For registration information, contact Julie Klein at (563) 344-4170 or visit the Family Museum's Web site at (http://www.familymuseum.org).
• The Quad Cities area is among a handful of those selected as a 2006 AFS International Bridge Community by AFS Intercultural Programs/USA. Quad Cities residents will now have increased opportunities to participate in global, intercultural learning and exchange programs, including opportunities to host young people from other countries, send their teenagers abroad, serve as community volunteers, and participate in programs such as the French Reciprocal Program and Germany's Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Program. AFS is also currently seeking resumes for the position of Community Development Specialist, to help coordinate the projects for 2006. Quad Cities residents who would like to learn more about hosting foreign students or teachers, or learning about program and scholarship opportunities, should call (800) AFS-INFO or visit (http://www.afs.org/usa). Individuals wanting to apply for the Community Development Specialist position should contact Megan Hartman at (800) 876-2376, extension 1175, or at (mhartman@afs.org).
• Trinity Regional Health System has redesigned its Web site. The new site - (http://www.trinityqc.com) -- was unveiled Thursday, March 9, and users will now find key categories and sub-categories including "For Patients" (Find a Specialty, Find Other Services/Locations, Find a Physician, Find Health Information), "For Visitors" (Baby Photos, Classes & Screenings, Employment, Guest Services, News & Publications, Send a Greeting Card) and "Trinity and You" (About Trinity, Contact Us, Donate/Volunteer, Quality). The site also highlights some of Trinity's top service lines and most frequently visited pages - including those on hearts, OB, surgery, cancer, mental health, Trinity College, and visiting nurses - along with photos of physicians, to help the public become better acquainted with the faces and names of Trinity's health-care providers. Trinity's Web pages now also feature a "print this page" icon, allowing visitors access to printer-friendly versions of the Web pages they visit.
• The U.S. Department of Agriculture will now accept applications for competitive grants for the Farmers Market Promotion Program. The Agricultural Marketing Service at USDA will take applications and proposals until the close of business on May 1. For instructions on how to apply for the farmers market grant, visit (http://www.ams.usda.gov/tmd/MSB/index.htm). Agricultural cooperatives, local governments, nonprofit corporations, public-benefit corporations, economic-development corporations, regional farmers-market authorities, and tribal governments are all eligible to apply.
• Now in its fourth year, the Niabi Zoo's Junior Zookeeper Program - open to students ages 14 through 17 - is an opportunity for young people to experience working in a zoological environment; participants gain knowledge about animals and conservation, as well as experience working with the public. Junior Zookeeper Program graduates can serve as education-center hosts, petting-zoo guides, and even elephant educators. To apply for the program, applicants must submit an application (postmarked by Friday, April 1), essay, and letter of reference to the zoo. For more information or an application, visit (http://www.niabizoo.com) or call (309) 799-3482.
• Are you a young Libertarian who would like to have your work published at college campuses across America, and possibly in other countries? The Invisible Hand is looking for submissions of articles, commentary, movie/book/music reviews, cartoons, jokes, and just about anything else... of a Libertarian nature. If you are interested in contributing written pieces or other creative work, check out the submission guidelines at (http://rlibertarians.tripod.com/ih/guidelines.html). If you are interested in printing and distributing The Invisible Hand around your campus, e-mail (invisiblehandofru@yahoo.com).
• The Family Museum of Arts & Science in Bettendorf just released its spring 2006 class catalog, listing the wide variety of classes being offered - to learners 18 months and older - in April and May. The museum's Early Childhood Series classes include Kim's Kids, Spring Into Science, Clay Capers, and the new Drop in Art class. Priority mail-in registration for Family Museum members began Saturday, March 18, open registration begins Saturday, March 25, and tuition assistance is available; those seeking assistance will need to provide a letter of recommendation from a doctor, teacher, counselor, or social-service agency. For registration information, contact Julie Klein at (563) 344-4170 or visit the Family Museum's Web site at (http://www.familymuseum.org).
• The Quad Cities area is among a handful of those selected as a 2006 AFS International Bridge Community by AFS Intercultural Programs/USA. Quad Cities residents will now have increased opportunities to participate in global, intercultural learning and exchange programs, including opportunities to host young people from other countries, send their teenagers abroad, serve as community volunteers, and participate in programs such as the French Reciprocal Program and Germany's Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Program. AFS is also currently seeking resumes for the position of Community Development Specialist, to help coordinate the projects for 2006. Quad Cities residents who would like to learn more about hosting foreign students or teachers, or learning about program and scholarship opportunities, should call (800) AFS-INFO or visit (http://www.afs.org/usa). Individuals wanting to apply for the Community Development Specialist position should contact Megan Hartman at (800) 876-2376, extension 1175, or at (mhartman@afs.org).
• Trinity Regional Health System has redesigned its Web site. The new site - (http://www.trinityqc.com) -- was unveiled Thursday, March 9, and users will now find key categories and sub-categories including "For Patients" (Find a Specialty, Find Other Services/Locations, Find a Physician, Find Health Information), "For Visitors" (Baby Photos, Classes & Screenings, Employment, Guest Services, News & Publications, Send a Greeting Card) and "Trinity and You" (About Trinity, Contact Us, Donate/Volunteer, Quality). The site also highlights some of Trinity's top service lines and most frequently visited pages - including those on hearts, OB, surgery, cancer, mental health, Trinity College, and visiting nurses - along with photos of physicians, to help the public become better acquainted with the faces and names of Trinity's health-care providers. Trinity's Web pages now also feature a "print this page" icon, allowing visitors access to printer-friendly versions of the Web pages they visit.
• The U.S. Department of Agriculture will now accept applications for competitive grants for the Farmers Market Promotion Program. The Agricultural Marketing Service at USDA will take applications and proposals until the close of business on May 1. For instructions on how to apply for the farmers market grant, visit (http://www.ams.usda.gov/tmd/MSB/index.htm). Agricultural cooperatives, local governments, nonprofit corporations, public-benefit corporations, economic-development corporations, regional farmers-market authorities, and tribal governments are all eligible to apply.
• Now in its fourth year, the Niabi Zoo's Junior Zookeeper Program - open to students ages 14 through 17 - is an opportunity for young people to experience working in a zoological environment; participants gain knowledge about animals and conservation, as well as experience working with the public. Junior Zookeeper Program graduates can serve as education-center hosts, petting-zoo guides, and even elephant educators. To apply for the program, applicants must submit an application (postmarked by Friday, April 1), essay, and letter of reference to the zoo. For more information or an application, visit (http://www.niabizoo.com) or call (309) 799-3482.
• Are you a young Libertarian who would like to have your work published at college campuses across America, and possibly in other countries? The Invisible Hand is looking for submissions of articles, commentary, movie/book/music reviews, cartoons, jokes, and just about anything else... of a Libertarian nature. If you are interested in contributing written pieces or other creative work, check out the submission guidelines at (http://rlibertarians.tripod.com/ih/guidelines.html). If you are interested in printing and distributing The Invisible Hand around your campus, e-mail (invisiblehandofru@yahoo.com).
