03 May 2007

Longaberger Bingo

By Wendi Miller
ImageThe Leukemia & Lymphoma Society with the support of the Team in Training program will host a Longaberger Bingo to help support research for blood cancers. There will be over $1600 in Longaberger product plus Door Prizes, 50/50 drawing and Bake Sale. Mary Kay and Taste of Home Reps will also be on hand. Cost is $20 pre-sale and $25 at the door. Event to be held at Glenview Middle School on May 15th. Doors open at 5pm and game starts at 6pm. For tickets call Wendi at 309-738-7710 or Peggy at 563-650-0457.
19 Feb 2007

Mardi Gras Rajun Cajun Fest

By Rick Martin
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Celebrate Fat Tuesday by sampling some of the best Cajun cuisine in the Quad Cities! Heart of America Restaurants & Inns has partnered with the American Red Cross of the Quad Cities Area to host the Mardi Gras Rajun Cajun Fest on Fat Tuesday, February 20, 2007 from 5pm until 7pm at Thunder Bay Grille, Davenport.  Local chefs will be creating Cajun style appetizers, entrees and desserts as they compete for the coveted People's Choice Award and Judge's Choice Award.

Chefs from Bent River Brewing Co., Biaggi's, Blue Cat Brew Pub, The Button Factory, The Captain's Table, Farraday's, Froehlich's, Iowa Machine Shed, Johnny's Italian Steakhouse, Overtime Sports Bar & Grill, The Lodge, Thunder Bay Grille and Trapper's Creek will be participating.

05 Feb 2007

NAMI Scott County Board Publicity commitee

By Sharon Kendall Dunn
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Miss Scott County, Emily Slavens Partners with NAMI Scott County on Depression Platform

02 Feb 2007

NAMI Scott County Board Publicity Committee

By Sharon Kendall Dunn
ImageNAMI Scott County (National Alliance on Mental Illness) invites family members who have mental illness in the family to attend a 12 week series of education classes beginning Wednesday, February 14th.
30 Jan 2007

Trivia Night @ Walcott Coliseum

By Rick Martin
ImageFeb 3 - Trivia Night Fundraiser Event at the Walcott Coliseum, 116 E. Bryant
St., Walcott, Iowa. Doors open at 6pm on Saturday, Feb 3rd, and the games begin
at 7pm.  Teams of 6 to 8 people, $10 per person.  Cash prizes to the 1st and 2nd
place teams.  Raffles, prizes, Isabel Bloom statue will be given away.  Bring
your own munchies and snacks, beverages available for purchase. This fundraiser
will help support LP Studios community theater and music programs. Reserve your
spot today by calling 563-322-0107.  Hurry, space is limited!
30 Jan 2007

"Facing the Giants" at LP Studio

By Rick Martin
ImageFeb 2 - Kick off the Super Bowl weekend with a football movie with heart...
"Facing the Giants" at 8pm at the Living Passions Studio & Coffeehouse, 332 E.
2nd St, Davenport. "Facing the Giants" has been compared to "Remember the
Titans," "Hoosiers," and "Rudy."  This action-packed drama is about a high
school football coach who is not only losing football games, but also losing
hope.  Through an unexpected challenge he learns to trust God to do the
impossible on the field and off.  "Facing the Giants" is rated PG.  This will be
shown during the normal "Teen Time" at the LP Studio.  Admission, popcorn and
nachos are free, beverages are available for purchase.  Bring your friends to
this great outreach!  Call 563-322-0107 for more info.
22 Jan 2007

Marketing/Communications Manager

By Jill A. Weitzel
ImageChild Care Provider Appreciation Dinner 

If you are a licensed child care center staff person or registered family day care provider, please join us for our Child Care Provider Appreciation Dinner. Family Resources, Inc. - Project BEST invites you to enjoy dinner on us and to find out more about our FREE program funded by Scott County KIDS. You will get to meet other providers and take home a "Behavioral Tool Kit" ($25 value) for your participation in this event. Our Lending Library of material on subjects such as: brain development/classroom behavior strategies/parenting skills, etc. will also be available for check out.

 

THE PLACE:   Scott Community College-Student Life Center (near doors 5 & 6) 500 Belmont Road, Bettendorf, Iowa

 

THE DATE:     Tuesday, February 13, 2007

 

THE TIME:      6:30 to 8:00 PM

 

RSVP:  CALL TO MAKE A RESERVATION (by Tuesday, Feb 6th-5 PM): Ph: 563-468-2305. Remember, space is limited-100 maximum!

For more information call Nancy Phelps, Program Director at 563/468-2301 or Alice Novak, Behavioral Consultant at 563/468-2305.

08 Jan 2007

Co-Founder

By Morten Djernaes
ImageVirtual Fort Knox on the Internet - BoxKnox protects the gold of your life - anonymously!
19 Dec 2006

Marketing/Communications Manager

By Jill A. Weitzel
ImageFamily Resources Awarded Project BEST Contract from Scott County KIDS Family Resources, Inc is very happy to announce being awarded the Scott County KIDS contract to provide an innovative program called Project BEST.  BEST stands for “Behavioral Evaluation, Support, and Training.”  Project BEST will offer FREE comprehensive consultation services for infants up and through age 5, enrolled in licensed child care centers or family day care homes.  According to Scott County KIDS, there are currently 79 licensed child care centers and 350 family day care homes in Scott County, representing approximately 2,000-3,000 children. A study done in Massachusetts, found that students in early childhood programs had 34 times the rate of expulsions then did students enrolled K-12 and more than 13 times the national rate of K-12 expulsions. Project BEST services would include classroom and individual child observations, staff and supervisor trainings, parent education and support, program development/data management along with program and child-focused assessments and interventions.  Family Resources, Inc commitment will be to meet the goal of addressing specific problematic behaviors in individual children while also establishing environments that foster positive social/emotional growth for young children both in the early childhood setting and at home.  Project BEST will assist child care centers and family day care homes to provide the best quality care through nurturing, challenging and well-organized classrooms.  Our staff, in partnership with providers, parents and community resources will assist in developing positive social/emotional skills that not only help them while interacting with other children and adults now, but will create a solid foundation for future success in their relationships and sense of self. Family Resources offers more than 30 programs and services designed to strengthen our local communities and the children and families that live in those communities. Family Resources traces its heritage of serving families back more than 157 years. From its earliest roots, Family Resources has embraced the concept of constantly assessing community needs and adjusting programs to provide the most effective services.  For more information contact Nancy Phelps, Director of Community Enrichment Services at 563-468-2301. ###
09 Dec 2006

First Fridays - Quad Cities Social Networking Spades Tournament

By Hiram Harris
ImageFirst Fridays - Quad Cities will host a Spades Card Tourney January 12, 2007 from 6 PM - 12 AM at the Isle of Capri Convention Center, 1777 Isle Pkwy., Bettendorf. Call (563) 391-9693 or email for details.

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