28 Oct 2009

Christkindlmarkt Holiday Market at the German American Heritage Center

By Angela Hunt

Find a unique imported gift from Germany right in the Quad Cities! Visit our museum gift shop to discover new items including nutcrackers, smokers, steins, linens, crystal, candles, tree toppers, inge-glass ornaments and more! Consider a gift family museum membership to go with your unique gift item. Holiday gift memberships are $5 off during the Christkindlmarkt market.


November 21 through December 23 at the German American Heritage Center, 712 W 2nd St, Davenport.

21 Oct 2009

WOOOO! ­ IT'S SPOOKY! IT'S FUN! IT'S HALLOWEEN AT NORTH FAMILY YMCA

By Rick Martin

The Scott County Family Y Offers Seasonal Fun for Everyone

DAVENPORT, Iowa - October 21, 2009 - It's that time of year - time for spooky, silly fun.  That's exactly what will take place at the North Family YMCA on Friday, October 23, from 5:30-8:00p.m., at "Halloween at the YMCA."

This year's event is a family spooktacular and will give all the ghosts and ghouls a night of Halloween fun with unlimited visits to the YMCA Haunted House, holiday crafts and games and much more.  Families are invited to dress-up and participate in the Halloween costume contest.  Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed.

"Halloween at the YMCA" is a safe and imaginative experience for kids of all ages," said Angela Rodriguez-Finch, Membership Director, North Family YMCA.  "All of us here at the YMCA believe it's a time to be a creative with costumes, decorations and games while making this night a fun without the worry that our children are in harms way."

"Halloween at the YMCA" is from 5:30-8:00 p.m., Friday, October 23, at the North Family YMCA, 624 West 53rd Street, Davenport. The YMCA will run a "lights on" haunted house for younger trick-or-treaters from 6:00-6:30pm.  Festivities are $5.00 per YMCA member families and $10 per family for community-members.  For more information about this event call (563) 391-777 or log onto www.scottcountyfamilyy.org.

16 Oct 2009

Roosevelt Community Senior Activity Center's 1 year Anniversary

By Rick Martin

Join us both days as we celebrate our 1st Anniversary. Light refreshments and birthday cake will be served.

Oct. 19th

Roosevelt Community Senior Activity Open House 5:30pm - 8:00 pm

Vintage Voices will perform "My Friend Irma" at 6:00 pm.

Oct. 21st

Exercise 9:00a.m

Musical performance "Steenbach" 10:00am - 11:00am

Sing-a-long with Dave Layton 11:00am. - 12:00pm

FREE for all ages.

Location: Roosevelt Community Center, 1220 Minnie Ave., Davenport.

For questions regarding event, please contact 563-326-7812 or www.cityofdavenportiowa.com

12 Oct 2009

Iowa vs Illinois Trivia Night This Friday

By Jared Johnson

IOWA vs. ILLINOIS TRIVIA NIGHT

to Benefit Winnie's Place Women's Shelter

Last chance to sign up for Friday's match!

Trivia Questions, Silent Auction, Food & Drinks,

Friendly Competition and Fellowship!

Friday, October 16 beginning at 6:00 pm

@ First Congregational UCC, 2201 - 7th Ave, Moline.

$10 per person, teams of eight players.

Sign up by calling Jo at 309-786-6494.

Will visiting Iowa take home the "trophy" or

will Illinois play the not so hospitable host?

Winnie's Place is a ministry of Churches United of the Quad City Area

12 Oct 2009

"Going Batty" at the Wiese Building October 23, 2009

By Rick Martin

Davenport, IA, October 12, 2009: Discover the truth and dispel the myths about bats just in time for Halloween!  Find out why these creatures are so important to our environment and how we can protect them.  Vera Blevins, local wildlife rehabilitator, brings her live bats and discusses valuable information regarding the animals.  On this spooky hike, you will learn about Halloween myths and legends.  Crafty bat ideas will be inside after presentation for a fee of $1.  Registration is not necessary.

Date:  Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Time:  6:30pm

Age:  All Ages

Fee:  Presentation and hike are free; bat crafts are $1

Location: Wiese Building -  1757 W. 12th St. Davenport, IA 52804

For questions regarding event, please contact 563-326-7812 or www.cityofdavenportiowa.com

09 Oct 2009

2009 BUDDY WALK location has been MOVED.

By National Down Syndrome Society
This year's National Down Syndrome Society's BUDDY WALK has been relocated to the east end of the Ben Butterworth Parkway in Moline, along the riverfront at the boat launch.  The BUDDY WALK is still scheduled for October 10th and will begin at 10:30 a.m.  There will be a shuttle available from the former CASE IH Parking Lot.  For more information, plese contact the Upside of Down Syndrome Family Group at 563-271-3524.
09 Oct 2009

Pumpkin Festival at Fejervary Park: October 24, 2009

By Kenmeth Asta

Davenport, IA, October 8, 2009:  Celebrate the beautiful leaves and harvest season with a day filled with old fashion fun.  The City of Davenport Parks & Recreation Department will be host to you and your family on this day filled with physical activity structures, petting zoo, Sancho-the Prize Winning Steer (participants are able to purchase a photo with Sancho), games, pumpkin decorating, crafts, and so much more.  Pumpkins will be available to decorate and concessions will be available for purchase.  There will be something for everyone.

  • Note: In effort to combat childhood obesity, the Davenport Parks and Recreation Department has placed an emphasis on offering only healthy and educational prizes for participants.

  • Date: Saturday October 24th, 2009

  • Time: 10:00am-2:00pm

  • Age:  All Ages

  • Fee:  $2 suggested donation and/or food item for local food pantry

  • Location: Fejervary Park - 1800 W. 12th St. Davenport, IA 52804

09 Oct 2009

OKTOBERFEST 2009

By Kathy Horrell

Bettendorf Family YMCA Hosts Family-Friendly Fall Celebration

October 8, 2009 - Bettendorf, IA - Quad City area families are invited to experience the tastes and sounds of the German tradition known as Oktoberfest, at the Bettendorf Family YMCA on Friday, October 16.

This family-friendly event is for children of all ages and will celebrate our community's German heritage through live music, food and crafts.  Participants will be able to enjoy a hot bratwurst and sauerkraut along with a fresh draw from the root beer keg.   After their tummies are full they can sit back and enjoy the live music or learn how to Polka.  For those who want to sing along, the YMCA will host a yodeling contest and the kids can learn how to make their own lederhosen.

The Bettendorf Family YMCA's Oktoberfest runs from 5:30-8pm, on Friday, October 16.  Admission to the event is $5 per person or $15 per family.  The YMCA is located at 3800 Tanglefoot Lane, Bettendorf.  For more information call 563-359-9622.

09 Oct 2009

RESPECT Is Knowing that Violence is NOT the Answer!

By Jo Cohrs

RESPECT Is Knowing that Violence is NOT the Answer!

A Weekend of Engagement - Join the Coalition on October 17th & 18th

STOP the Violence! Domestic - Child - Elder - Gun & Gang.

October 17:

9:00 AM Prayer Walk from Franklin Field to 15th Street Rock Island back to Franklin Filed

9:00 AM Prayer Walk from St. John's Lutheran Church, 45th Steet, Rock Island to St. Mary's Catholic Church in Moline.

10:00 AM - Noon Peace Rally at Franklin Field (9th Street between 12th & 13th Avenues in Rock Island )

(In case of rain we will meet and the MLK Center)

October 18

Encouraging all Religious Leaders to Speak Out Against Violence from the Pulpit

For more information, call:  Pastor Ron Quay, Churches United: 309.786.6494 or Pastor Melvin Grimes, Tabernacle Baptist: 309.764.6494.

Future Event: January 2010 in Davenport, Iowa

08 Oct 2009

11th annual evening of Chocolate, Champagne and Candlelight is Nov. 7

By Helen Mayberry

Decadent event celebrating all things chocolate to benefit Galena-Jo Daviess Historical Society

GALENA, Ill. - Two lavish chocolate buffets paired with a glass of bubbly and topped with live music will have some folks asking themselves "is this heaven?" No, it's the Spirits of the Galena History Museum's annual "Chocolate, Champagne and Candlelight" event on Saturday, November 7, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the DeSoto House Hotel, 230 S. Main St., in historic downtown Galena. The doors will open at 6, the buffet will start at 6:30, and arriving before 7:30 is recommended.

All-you-can-eat is the order of the evening with a seemingly infinite selection of sweets in an elegant Victorian setting. A number of non-chocolate desserts will also be on hand for those wishing to cleanse their palate. One free beverage ticket is included in the ticket price; a cash bar is also available.

Featured baker this year is Patricia Lehnhardt, published author of cookbooks and food/garden articles, who will present "Chocolate Around the World." Featured vendor is Gustafson & Grey, Ltd. of Galena who will be showcasing champagne diamonds. A portion of the sales will be donated to the historical society. A silent auction of unique Galena items donated by generous local businesspeople will round out the evening.

Admission is $14 per person and includes a glass of champagne. Advance ticket purchase is recommended, as seating is limited and the event often sells out. A number of area lodging properties offer chocolate packages; check with your favorite hotel or B&B for an enticing array of options. Tickets are available in advance at both the DeSoto House Hotel and the Galena History Museum at 211 S. Bench St. They also may be purchased with a credit card by calling the museum at 815-777-9129, and, if available, they will be sold at the door.

For more information, please call the museum or visit galenahistorymuseum.org. For visitor information, please contact the Galena/Jo Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau at 877-464-2536 or visit galena.org. While in town, visit the CVB's Old Train Depot Visitor Information Center at 101 Bouthillier St. for on-site assistance and countywide information.

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