The Davenport Schools Legislative Advocacy Committee is hosting a forum for candidates running for seats in the Iowa state legislature on Thursday, November 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. at McKinley Elementary, 1716 Kenwood Avenue. Each candidate will respond to a series of previously provided questions relating to public education in Iowa. As of mid-October, 11 candidates had confirmed their participation, including candidates from districts 41, 43, 81, 82, 83, 94, and 85.
The Illinois Quad City Chamber of Commerce has compiled a list of how area state legislators voted on bills relating to the business community and the economic climate. The chamber noted senators' votes on four pieces of legislation and representatives' votes on seven bills and compared them to the chamber's position. The compilation includes legislation on medical-liability and worker's compensation reform in both chambers. For more information, visit (http://www.chamberlink.org).
The
Rock Island Preservation Commission and the Chippiannock Cemetery
Heritage Foundation have published Chippiannock
Cemetery: Epitaphs Brought to Life.
The 284-page paperback book features biographies, scripts, historical
photographs, and monuments pertaining to the the 114 people featured
in the "Chippiannock Cemetery: Epitaphs Brought to Life" tour
series. Special sections of the book discuss the rural-cemetery
movement and Chippiannock's role in that movement. Books can be
purchased for $35 from the Chippiannock Cemetery Heritage Foundation
at 2901 12th Street in Rock Island. For more information, call
(309) 788-6622.
WVIK radio host Roald Tweet will be recognized for his Rock Island Lines program by the Illinois Humanities Council in November. Tweet will be presented with a 2006 Studs Terkel Humanities Service Award. In nominating him, Rock Island Mayor Mark Schwiebert commented on Tweet's insightful observations, one of the signature traits of the award's namesake. Rock Island Lines with Roald Tweet can be heard weekdays at 11 a.m. and 5:26 p.m. on Augustana public-radio station WVIK, 90.3 FM. The awards ceremony is tentatively scheduled for November 14.
Iowa thespians have been chosen to be a part of A Chorus Line, to be produced in the Quad Cities by the Iowa Chapter of the Educational Theatre Association (Iowa EdTA). Students from across the state participated in auditions and interviews before 40 students were selected to fill roles both on-stage and off-. The show will be presented at North Scott High School in Eldridge in November as a part of the Iowa Thespian Festival, a two-day gathering of theatre-arts students from around the state. The show is directed by Shellee Frazee, owner and artistic director of Center Stage Performing Arts Academy in Davenport. A public performance of A Chorus Line will take place on Thursday, November 9. The show will be in the auditorium of North Scott High School at 7 p.m. Admission to the show is free, but donations will be accepted.
The Hands Across the Table Potluck for Racial Healing will be held at Second Baptist Church in Rock Island on Saturday, November 11, at 5 p.m. All you need to bring is a dish to share; silverware, plates, and beverages will be provided. For more information or to sign up, contact Cathy at (563) 289-4155 or (CBArts4@aol.com), or Rich at (563) 940-9630.
Children from birth through sixth grade with a parent in the U.S. military can attend a free fun day at Two Rivers YMCA (2040 53rd Street in Moline) on Saturday, November 11, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. "Operation: Military Kids" is the U.S. Army's effort with America's communities to support the children of military families. Registration (563-359-7577) is required by Friday, November 3.
The St. Ambrose University campus community is hosting a dinner, an auction, and live entertainment to help raise money for Robin Lund (wife of St. Ambrose staff member Jim Lund), who will be having a bilateral lung transplant. The event will take place on Wednesday, November 1, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in the Rogalski Center, located at the corner of Ripley and Lombard streets. Those in attendance will enjoy barbecued-pork sandwiches, salads, dessert, and beverages for a suggested donation of $5 per person, and entertainment is being provided by the Blue Collar Band.
It's time to recycle outdated phone books. For most area residents, the simplest way to do that is to put their old directories into their curbside recycling bins. Area residents who don't have access to curbside recycling can find out other recycling options by calling (877) 243-8339 or visiting (http://www.DexOnline.com/recycle).
