15 Jul 2010

Trinity family movie night at Modern Woodmen to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Illinois

By Mary Beth Eggers

Trinity Regional Health System and the Rock Island Area Regional Council of Make-A-Wish will hold a family movie night fundraiser featuring the animated film "Fantastic Mr. Fox" on Sunday, July 25, at Modern Woodmen Park, Davenport.  Gates open at 4:30 p.m. with the movie playing at 6 p.m. on the ballpark's big screen. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets to spread out on the outfield.  Stadium seating also is available.

Based on the Roald Dahl children's novel, "Fantastic Mr. Fox" stars the voices of George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, and Owen Wilson.  The film was nominated for numerous accolades, including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score at the 82nd Academy Awards. It was also nominated for Best Animated Feature Film at the 2010 Golden Globe and Critics Choice Awards.

Advance tickets may be purchased for $4 per person or $12 for a family of four at any Trinity hospital campus cashier in Moline, Rock Island, or Bettendorf; The Grape Life in Davenport; or DMW Design, 5000 Tremont Ave., Davenport.  Tickets purchased at the gate are $5 per person or $15 for a family of four.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich their lives with hope, strength and joy. Since 1985, the Foundation has granted more than 9,000 wishes in Illinois.  According to event organizer Beth Darnell, the event's goal is to raise enough money to sponsor one wish, which averages $5,000 in cash costs.

"A child's illness can take its toll both physically and emotionally on the entire family," Darnell said.  "Granting a wish to that family helps to ease that burden, if even for a little while."

The event is hosted by the Rock Island Area Regional Council, a group of local volunteers active in bringing the Make-A-Wish mission to the Illinois Quad Cities community, and presented by Trinity Regional Health System.  Additional support is provided by Serv-A-Lite, East Moline Glass, Printing Unlimited, Quad-City Times, DMW Design, the River Cities Reader, The Rock Island Argus and the Moline Dispatch Publishing Company.

For more information, go to www.trinityqc.com/facebook.

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13 Jul 2010

Vander Veer Botanical Park Interpretive Displays

By Paula Witt

"In the Garden with Eric Carle" - a program inspired by the works of Eric Carle.

This summer's theme for the Conservatory at Vander Veer revolves around children's author, Eric Carle. He is a beloved author of such books as "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and "The Very Grouchy Ladybug" and many more. This display was inspired by local woodcarver Thom Gleich's donation of a five foot caterpillar and large wooden ladybug to the park last fall. Four of Gleich's delightful carvings are featured.

Through storyboards and display elements the story of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" is recreated inside the Conservatory. Three additional Eric Carle book story stations are also included in the display; "The Very Grouchy Ladybug", "The Very Busy Spider" and "The Honeybee and the Robber" in various vignettes. This allows repeat visitors an opportunity to enjoy the display in new ways each time. A fun "Eric Carle Eye Spy" worksheet is a hunt and find game for all ages and sure to keep you busy exploring!

A Quad City Arts Access grant provided funding for the display and the opportunity for partnering with local storyteller, Jessica Sheridan to read the Eric Carle books aloud for the preschool summer programming on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. outdoors near the playground. Jessica is a Davenport native and actor extraordinaire. She also is featured before each outdoor concerts in the park from 6-6:30 p.m. Our next concerts will be Thursday, August 12 and Thursday, August 26 from 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Come join the fun at Vander Veer Botanical Park Conservatory. "In the Garden with Eric Carle runs through Sept. 26! The Conservatory is open to the public from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is $1 for anyone over 16 years old. Tuesday it is free to the public.

We would love to have ANY Eric Carle books in good condition donated to us for use in our Fall Festival event. Books may be donated by dropping them off to the Park Store at Vander Veer or to the Fairmount Library bookstore or their drop box. Donors will receive a free one time family pass (up to four adults) for admission to the Conservatory. Please only drop them off at The Park during our business hours - Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon - 4 p.m. Donations will be accepted through Sept. 10.

Our observational bee hive is back for another season. Come in and read "The Honeybee and the Robber" by Eric Carle right next to our real beehive!

For more information: Call the Park at 563-326-7818 or 563-323-3298

 

12 Jul 2010

Bickford Hosts Veteran's BBQ

By Sue Dravis
  • Moline, Illinois - Bickford of Moline will host their 2nd annual Veteran's Benefit Barbeque (V-B-QUE) to honor and inform Veterans in celebration of Independence Day. The V-B-QUE will be held on July 16th at 12:00 pm at Bickford of Moline located at 3650 41st Street.


The V-B-QUE is created to celebrate Independence Day, honor our Veterans and their spouses and to educate them on financial healthcare benefits that are available to them. This unique event will include a backyard barbeque with all-American favorites served. Beth Maxwell with Jamieson Long & Associates will discuss benefits that American Veterans and their spouses have earned by their service in the United States Armed Services, as well as be on hand to assist in the process. For more information on Bickford of Moline Veteran's Benefit Barbeque, please call 309-736-0700 or visit www.enrichinghappiness.com/moline

  • Clinton, Iowa - Bickford of Clinton will host their second annual Veteran's Benefits Barbeque (V-B-QUE) to honor and inform Veterans in celebration of Independence Day. The V-B-QUE will be held on July 24, 2010 from 11 am to 1 pm at Bickford of Clinton located at 1150 13th Av North.


The V-B-QUE is created to celebrate Independence Day, honor our Veterans and their spouses and to educate them on financial healthcare benefits that are available to them. This unique event will include a backyard barbeque with all-American favorites served. Speakers from the United States Service (local VFW chapters) will discuss benefits that American Veterans and their spouses have earned by their service in the United States Armed Services, as well as be on hand to assist in the process. For more information on Bickford of Clinton's Veteran's Benefits Barbeque, please call (563-242-2400) or visit www.enrichinghappiness.com/clinton.

"With the success of last year's event, it is exciting for us to be able to host our 2nd annual V-B-QUE." said Andy Eby, President of Bickford Senior Living. "I am so pleased that we are able to put together an event that honors and informs our Veterans and their families."

Bickford Senior Living manages and operates over 40 Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care branches in Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska and Michigan, with headquarters located in Olathe, KS. The company was created when owners, Don & Judie Eby, were unable to find a quality assisted living residence for their mother, Mary Bickford who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The Bickford story is told in more detail at www.enrichinghappiness.com

01 Jul 2010

2010 Davenport Parks & Rec YOUTHfest

By Ken Asta

Calling ALL youth in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas to come celebrate with Davenport Parks and Recreation, the RDA, and the Davenport Noon Optimist Club at our 19th annual YOUTHFEST!

There will be all types of health and wellness related activities including obstacle course, bounce houses, basketball, skateboarding, nutrition information and Teen Battle of the Bands winners.

FREE

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

10:00am - 3:00pm

Centennial Park (315 S. Marquette St.)

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

01 Jul 2010

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social

By Scott Co Historical Society

The Scott County Historical Society is hosting an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, July 20th from 5pm until 7:30pm at the Historic Summit Church at Utica Ridge Rd and Blackhawk Trail (3.6 mi north of 53rd St).

Join us for Ice Cream with Toppings and homemade desserts!  Also, Sloppy Joes and Hot Dog meals will be available.

Adults (over 12):

  • Dessert, Ice Cream & Drink... $ 3.00
  • with Sloppy Joe Meal .............. $ 5.00
  • with Hot Dog Meal.................... $ 4.50

Kids (ages 5 to 12)

  • Dessert, Ice Cream & Drink... $ 1.50
  • with Sloppy Joe Meal .............. $ 3.50
  • with Hot Dog Meal.................... $ 3.00

Kids under 5............................. F R E E

Desserts only (to go) .............. $ 1.00

Proceeds to benefit preservation of Historic Summit Church

 

28 Jun 2010

"Hats off to the Red, White, and Blue"

By Rick Martin

The Illinois Quad City Chamber of Commerce, DHCU Community Credit Unionand the City of East Moline present the 52nd Annual AMVETS 4th of July Parade!

Moline, Illinois? The Illinois Quad City Chamber of Commerce, DHCU Community Credit Union, and the City of East Moline are proud to present the 52nd Annual AMVETS 4th of July Parade to take place on Sunday, July 4th at 1:00pm in downtown East Moline. This year's theme is "Hats off to the Red, White, and Blue."

We would like to present the Grand Marshal for the parade: Rock Island Arsenal Garrison Commander Joel Himsl! With more than 30 years service in the U.S. Military, he is a great representation of all that we are celebrating on this holiday.

The 52nd Annual AMVETS 4th of July Parade will carry on a tradition for the Quad Cities community of saluting all of the veterans that have served our country. With the theme, "Hats off to the Red, White, and Blue," the parade will be a spectacular tribute and celebration to those who served.

Over 15,000 people are expected to line 15th Avenue in East Moline to watch this salute to our country and our community. The parade will begin at 3rd Street and 15th Avenue, go down 15th Avenue, and end at 13th Street. For more information about the parade, contact Jenelle Kreiling at (309) 757-5416 or email jkreiling@quadcitychamber.com.

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28 Jun 2010

Bickford Hosts Veteran's BBQ

By Sue Dravis

Muscatine, Iowa. - Bickford of Muscatine will host their 2nd annual Veteran's Benefit Barbeque (V-B-QUE) to honor and inform Veterans in celebration of Independence Day. The V-B-QUE will be held on Thursday, July 1 at 5:30pm at Bickford of Muscatine located at 2807 Cedar Street.

The V-B-QUE is created to celebrate Independence Day, honor our Veterans and their spouses and to educate them on financial healthcare benefits that are available to them. This unique event will include a backyard barbeque with all-American favorites served. Speakers from the Veterans Administration will discuss benefits that American Veterans and their spouses have earned by their service in the United States Armed Services, as well as be on hand to assist in the process.  For more information on Bickford of Muscatine Veteran's Benefits Barbeque, please call (563) 263 - 6600 or visit www.enrichinghappiness.com/muscatine. Please RSVP by June 21.

"With the success of last year's event, it is exciting for us to be able to host our 2nd annual V-B-QUE." said Andy Eby, President of Bickford Senior Living. "I am so pleased that we are able to put together an event that honors and informs our Veterans and their families."

Bickford Senior Living manages and operates over 40 Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care branches in Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska and Michigan, with headquarters located in Olathe, KS. The company was created when owners, Don & Judie Eby, were unable to find a quality assisted living residence for their mother, Mary Bickford who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The Bickford story is told in more detail at www.enrichinghappiness.com
28 Jun 2010

WINE TASTING + INTRODUCTORY DANCE LESSON

By Chaz Czinder
Co-Hosted by The Grape Life (Davenport, Iowa) and Fred Astaire Quad Cities
Thursday July 15
At Fred Astaire Quad Cities Dance Studio
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Wine Tasting
8:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Introductory Dance Lesson
No partner required for the dance lesson or the wine tasting :)
Meet lots of new people and enjoy savoring the delightful tastes of exquisite red and white wines
Then learn to dance the Fred Astaire Waltz, Tango, Fox Trot, Cha Cha, Rumba and Swing!
This lesson is designed for new dancers to get you up on a dance floor having fun and feeling comfortable!
Limited space available - Don't miss this one-time event!
Space limited to the first 50 people that register in advance
Waiting list thereafter. Registration / reservation strongly suggested
Only $20.00 per person for the entire evening!!
Call now to register
309-755-7871
14 Jun 2010

News from the German American Heritage Center

By Angela Hunt
Watch a Virtual Tour of Our Museum!
Click here to watch the tour.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Celebrating Mendelssohn: Composer and Conductor Extraordinaire
Sunday, July 11 at 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free with museum admission; Free for museum members.
Presented by Don Wooten

Trip to German Fest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Saturday, July 24
Click here for details on the trip.

School Cones: A German Tradition Comes to the Quad Cities
Sunday July 25 at 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free with museum admission; Free for museum members

Presented by Julie Wall of Trinity Lutheran School
Since the early 19th century, the rite of passage for children in German speaking areas as they entered formal schooling was celebrated with the gifting of School Cones (Schultüten) on the first day of school.

German-Wends Cultural Festival
Saturday, August 21
Cost: Free with museum admission; Free for museum members
Join us for a full day of Wendish cultural demonstrations, music, dancing and more! In addition visitors can explore the museum's 4,000 square feet of exhibits where you will enjoy an interactive experience as they learn about immigrants' journey by sea, train and foot, to their final destination at the German American Heritage Center building, which was originally a very busy hotel for thousands of immigrants in the 1860s.

German Level I
Prerequisite: None
Date: Meets Tuesdays starting August 3, 2010
Time/Location: 5:00-6:30 pm at the German American Heritage Center, 4th floor
Cost: Members: $75 for the course and $20 for the manual; Nonmembers: $95 for the class and $20 for the manual. To register call 563-322-8844.

German Level II 
Class meets 90 minutes once a week for 12 weeks.
Prerequisite: German I or some basic knowledge of German language.
Dates: Meets Tuesdays starting August 3, 2010
Time/Location: 7-8:30 pm at the German American Heritage Center, 4th floor
Cost: Members: $75 for the course and $20 for the manual; Nonmembers: $95 for the class and $20 for the manual.  To register call 563-322-8844.
07 Jun 2010

Living Lands & Waters' Discovery Channel Program Premiere Party

By Rick Martin

Quad Cities, USA -  The Discovery Channel will be premiering the program "River Warriors" this Thursday, June 10th at 8pm CST.  The program is about the work the Living Lands and Waters (LLW) Crew does on the Mississippi River and is hosted by Mike Rowe.  Please see this link for to the Discovery Channel for more information: http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-schedules/special.html?paid=1.14951.26200.0.0.

Help us celebrate this Premiere at The Capitol Theatre, 330 West 3rd Street, Davenport, IA on Thursday, June 10th.  This free event is co-hosted by The River Music Experience and The Capitol Theatre.  Doors will open at 7pm, Ellis Kell and Andrew Landers will perform a set prior to the show and then the show will begin at 8:00pm.  "Even if you haven't been to a cleanup, please feel free to come to this event and help us celebrate", says Chad Pregracke, Founder and President of LLW.

"The Discovery Channel is airing our program after a documentary on the oil spill in the Gulf," says Pregracke, "The Discovery Channel did this to give people hope and a way to help out.  I think we all feel so helpless when we see what's happening down there.  What we do up here eventually reaches the Gulf.  So, we hope our program inspires people to get involved.

Living Lands & Waters is a 501(c) (3) environmental organization established in 1998 and headquartered in East Moline, Illinois. Beyond Community River Cleanups such as the "Great Mississippi River Cleanup", LL&W conducts Big River Educational Workshops, the MillionTrees Project, the Riverbottom Forest Restoration and the Adopt-a-River Mile program on both the Mississippi River and the Illinois River.

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