10 Apr 2012

THE PROJECT OF THE QUAD CITIES CLEANS OUT WAREHOUSE FOR HUGE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

By Shannon Rembowski

Sale Proceeds to Benefit Those Living With HIV/AIDS

 The Project of the Quad Cities, partnered with 15 students from Illinois State University, will be selling donated goods and items from the cleaned out warehouse at a community Garage Sale April 14th and 15th, 2012. The Sale will be held at the Moline office located at 2316 5th Avenue and will take place from 8 am to 4 pm on Saturday and 8 am to 2 pm on Sunday. There are 100's of items for sale including office furniture, building/construction supplies, craft materials, computer games, clothing for adults, toys, children's clothing, household décor, books, Holiday decorations, and more. There will also be face painting for children during the Sale hours. The sale will be held rain or shine. All proceeds from the event will support The Project of the Quad Cities.

 Established in 1986, The Project of the Quad Cities (TPQC) is a nonprofit, community-based organization that provides those infected with or affected by HIV/STI/AIDS in the Quad City area with case management and support services. Furthermore, TPQC provides prevention services, testing and education to the entire Quad City community.

 For more information, please call 309-762-5433.

10 Jan 2012

The Project of the Quad Cities to Give Away Trip to Atlanta Film Festival

By Shannon Rembowski

All-Inclusive Trip to be Auctioned off at 19TH Annual Red Ribbon Dinner

The Project of the Quad Cities will host their largest fundraiser - The Red Ribbon Dinner on January 21st 2012. During the Live Auction that evening guests will be able to bid on, among other items, an all-inclusive trip to Atlanta, GA for the Atlanta Film Festival taking place March 23-April 1, 2012. The trip will include airfare for two and hotel accommodations in Atlanta. Additionally, the trip will feature two VIP Weekend passes to the Film Festival. These passes will grant the winners access to all films being screened that weekend plus entrance into all the VIP events and parties.

The Atlanta Film Festival is an Academy Award qualifying, international film festival held in Atlanta, Georgia. Started in 1976 and occurring every April, the festival shows a diverse range of independent films, including genre films such as horror and sci-fi. Since 2008, the festival has presented the Pink Peach, which is awarded to the best LGBTQ film as chosen by the Pink Peach jury.

The Red Ribbon Dinner will take place from 5 pm to 11:45 pm at the Quad City Waterfront Convention Center on January 21, 2012. The Dinner features entertainment provided by Smooth Groove, a silent auction showcasing local artists' works, and award-winning gourmet dinner. Tickets start at $65 each with table purchases available.

Established in 1986, The Project of the Quad Cities (TPQC) is a nonprofit, community-based organization that provides those infected with or affected by HIV/STI/AIDS in the Quad City area with case management and support services. Furthermore, TPQC provides prevention services, testing and education to the entire Quad City community.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.apqc4life.org or call 309-762-5433.
24 Oct 2011

THE PROJECT OF THE QUAD CITIES TO DISPLAY ART AT BUCKTOWN

By Shannon Rembowski
Displayed Artwork To Be Auctioned Off At Upcoming Red Ribbon Dinner

Beginning November 4th, The Project of the Quad Cities will have a display case of donated artworks at Bucktown Center for the Arts. The pieces on display will be works from local artists, and will range in size and medium. All artworks will then be auctioned off as part of the Silent Auction at the 19th Annual Red Ribbon Dinner on January 21, 2012. Bucktown Center for the Arts is located at 225 East 2nd Street in Davenport. For more information on Red Ribbon Dinner or to donate artwork, please call 309-762-5433.

Established in 1986, The Project of the Quad Cities is a nonprofit, community-based organization that provides those infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS in the Quad City area with case management and support services. Visit the website at www.apqc4life.org to learn more about The Project of the Quad Cities.

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