BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 28, 2025) — The Rock Island Downtown Alliance in partnership with Lavish Salon & Spa and Afterimage Boutique are excited to present the Sweetheart Shop Hop on Saturday, February 8. The Valentine’s Day-themed event aims to encourage community members to shop, dine, drink, and play at their favorite participating businesses. From yoga and hair styling to art, antiques, clothing, and permanent jewelry — plus stand-out food and drink destinations — there is something for everyone to enjoy during the Shop Hop.
Businesses are offering exclusive deals and prizes to patrons on this single-day event, and customers are challenged to visit at least five places to complete a bingo-style stamp card available for pickup at each participating location.
Completed cards must be turned in by 4PM to Lavish Salon and Spa to be entered to win downtown business gift cards and a grand-prize total makeover (hair, makeup and outfit) from Lavish and Afterimage Boutique. Prize-winners will be announced the following week.
“Inspired by our popular Hunt for the Holiday Train, Lavish and Afterimage dreamed up this creative event,” said Jack Cullen, Executive Director of the Rock Island Downtown Alliance. “We’re happy to support it to drive more traffic to businesses in the middle of winter and continue to build a stronger sense of community downtown.”
Sweetheart Shop Hop hours are 9AM-4PM, Saturday, February 8, with specials and promotions offered at these participating businesses:
- Afterimage Boutique, 1700 2nd Ave | Random-pull discount with purchase
- Brick and Motor Boutique, 1629 2nd Ave. | 14% off entire store and free Valentine's Day snacks and drinks
- House of Bliss Wellness Spa, 1804 3rd Ave. | 20% off a 60-minute Swedish massage redeemable in February
- La Flama, 2107 4th Ave | Two free beverages with purchase of two meals
- Lavish Salon and Spa, 1700 2nd Ave | Special pink hair extensions, tinsel, and shampoo styles
- Ms. BriMani's Hair and Beauty Supply, 1709 2nd Ave | 20% off entire store
- NEST Café, 1524 4th Ave | Door-prize drawing for NEST Café T-shirt and mug
- Quad City Arts, 1715 2nd Ave | Gallery featuring wood-turned vessels, ceramic sculpture, and oil paintings, plus handmade Valentine’s Day gifts
- Refined Fit Lab, 313 20th St | 50% off drop-in yoga class at 9 a.m. Later, post a selfie with door sign and tag business on social media for future class discounts and stamp redeemable at other participating businesses
- Rock Island Ale House, 226 17th St | 10% off purchase
- Skeleton Key Art & Antiques, 520 18th St | Door-prize drawing for a John VandeWalle sculpture, including local delivery
- Sparked by Afterimage Boutique, 1700 2nd Ave | Buy two, get one 50% off most permanent jewelry bracelets
- Wake Brewing, 2529 5th Ave | $1 off beverage purchase
About the Rock Island Downtown Alliance
The Rock Island Downtown Alliance formed in 2023 as a joint effort between the public and private sectors to strengthen livability and quality of place in downtown Rock Island. The Downtown Alliance, an affiliate of the Quad Cities Chamber, partners with the City of Rock Island to staff, manage, and implement Downtown Special Service Area (SSA) programs.
