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Rock Island Honors Teachers With Its Annual Educator Of The Year Gala
Rock Island held its 4th Annual Educator of the Year Gala on Friday. The purpose of the event is a night to recognize the outstanding educators from each school in our district. Each principal selected an educator who is a tremendous support for students and demonstrates what it takes to be an outstanding teacher amongst their peers.
Bettendorf High School Starting New Life Impact Award
BHS Parent Teacher PRIDE is excited to share with you a new program that we are starting this year for our seniors: the Life Impact Award! With this program, seniors will be given the opportunity to select any person from their K-12th grade education whot has impacted or inspired them.
Earth Day Art Exhibit Blossoming At Muscatine Public Library
MUSCATINE – PURE IOWA ~ SPARKLING STREAM WATER ~ a Pop Art exhibit and recognition of Muscatine County Energy Champions top the program for the Earth Day Celebration hosted jointly by the Muscatine County Energy District and League of Women Voters of Muscatine County. The event will take place Monday, April 22 at 6:00 at the Musser Public Library, Room304 in Muscatine.
Meet Khoga, The Illinois And Iowa Pet Of The Week!
QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out our Pet of the Week every Monday!. I’m so pleased to meet you. My name is Khoga and I’m 2 years old. The staff here say that I am the purrfect cat. I love to be brushed and to just lounge about. I am neutered, up to date on my vaccines, and I’m microchipped. I get along well with the other kitties in cat room and I should do well in any household with a slow introduction. Do you have birds at your house that need watched? Do you have a lap that needs warmed? I’m your man. Come meet me today!
“To Kill a Mockingbird” Opens May 16 at The Black Box
Almost a year after their home on Main Street shuttered in the unfortunate collapse of the Davenport Hotel building, The Mockingbird flies once more to present Harper Lee’s classic, “To Kill a Mockingbird.”. Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama...
Lucinda Williams Rocks Codfish Hollow June 11
Don’t miss Lucinda Williams at Codfish Hollow on June 11!. Known for bringing in eclectic and exciting artists and located just a short drive from the Quad Cities, Codfish Hollow is THE place for entertainment!. Learn more here: LUCINDA WILLIAMS.
Blue October Coming To East Moline’s Rust Belt Sunday
Blue October will rock the Quad-Cities on their Spinning the Truth Around (Part II) Tour at 7 p.m. Sunday at The Rust Belt, East Moline, IL. Since 1998’s The Answers, Blue October has been touring the world with a boundless approach, generating north of 1 billion total streams and charting 16 hits. In 2006, Foiled earned a platinum certification and yielded signature anthems “Hate Me” and “Into The Ocean,” kicking off a prolific streak. In addition to six consecutive Top 30 album debuts on the Billboard Top 200, they scored three straight #1 entries on the Top Alternative Albums Chart with Any Man In America [2011], Sway [2013], and Home [2016].
ZZ Top And Lynyrd Skynyrd Playing Moline’s Vibrant Arena Saturday Night
ZZTop and Lynyrd Skynyrd are playing at 7 p.m. Saturday at Vibrant Arena in Moline!. Tickets are on sale at the venue box office and at ticketmaster.com. All ages require a ticket Ticket pricing is subject to change without prior notice NO BAG POLICY: Bags will no longer be permitted in the arena with the exception of a small 5 x 7 clutch purse or smaller WALK-THRU METAL DETECTORS: Fans will be required to enter through a walk-thru magnetometer (similar to the type used in airports). CASHLESS CONCESSIONS, MERCHANDISE AND PARKING: The Vibrant Arena has cashless transactions for food and beverage, retail purchases or parking gate fees. Cash is accepted at the box office only for ticket purchases and advance parking passes.
Amateur Arm Wrestling Contest Fundraiser For Becky Wren Coming To Rock Island Saturday
Be Strong For Becky, an amateur arm wrestling contest and fundraiser for Becky Wren is taking place 4-9 p.m. Saturday at Rock Island’s Bent River Brewing Company. Pre-registration is required and ALL of the $20 fee will go to our strong friend, Becky Wren. ***IF you are unable to...
Pink Floyd Tribute Band At East Moline’s Rust Belt Tonight
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Find Fun Events In The Quad-Cities This Weekend With The Weekend In 2 Minutes Podcast
Looking for some fun this weekend? Check out Weekend in 2 Minutes with Sean Leary! Sean will run through a variety of awesome things to do in the Quad-Cities every weekend — from music to theater to comedy to family friendly activities and more! He puts an emphasis on free and low cost events to fit everyone’s budget and makes sure you get a great variety of happenings to choose from every weekend. And all in just two minutes! So take a short time out of your day every week to listen to Sean Leary’s Weekend in 2 Minutes — it’s your start to planning weekend fun on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com!
Western Illinois Golf Fundraiser Now Open
The Western Illinois golf program is thrilled to introduce a new opportunity to support the program. The Men’s and Women’s golf teams are embarking on a fundraising campaign to enhance their winter facilities and swing technology this spring. By purchasing a raffle ticket at https://bit.ly/43LJJEi, not only will you be contributing to the Leatherneck golf teams’ goal, but you also stand a chance to win some amazing prizes.
Rock Island Youth Sports Looking For Business Sponsors
Aligned with our core principles, the Rock Island Parks & Recreation Department remains unwavering in our commitment to ensuring equitable access to organized sports leagues for all children, irrespective of their economic circumstances. Through the generous support of sponsors like you, we can make our program accessible to every child, empowering them to participate in various sports programs, leagues, and related activities.
Dinosaur Adventure Roars Into Quad-Cities This Weekend
One weekend only! April 15-16 at the QCCA EXPO CENTER in Rock Island, IL. Travel back 65 million years and encounter your favorite dinosaurs up close! Become an archaeologist and dig for ancient dinosaur fossils, race your friends in Jurassic Jeeps, mine for rare gemstones, jump around on our inflatable Jurassic Playground, meet velociraptors, and more!
Rock Island Public Library Donates Eclipse Glasses To Rock Island Students
The Solar Eclipse was a “totally” awesome experience for Rock Island school students yesterday! A HUGE THANK YOU to the Rock Island Public Library for donating 1895 solar eclipse glasses to the district!. Students and staff across the district immersed themselves in this celestial event, from using their...
Economic Growth Corporation to Host Free Personal Growth Workshop April 11
Rock Island, IL – Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH), a HUD-approved housing counseling agency, is excited to announce its upcoming Free Personal Growth Workshop. Tailored to assist Illinois residents in enhancing their financial well-being, the workshop offers valuable insights into financial budgeting, management, and setting achievable goals for the future. As U.S. National Financial Literacy Month is celebrated in April, it presents a prime opportunity to evaluate and improve our financial situation and skills.
Meet Aquarius, Our Special Eclipse Iowa And Illinois Pet Of The Week
QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out our Pet of the Week every Monday!. Don’t miss your chance to bring home this bundle of joy during our Total Eclipse of the Heart Waived Adult Animal Adoption Fee Event on Monday, April 8th!
Trivia Night Hits The Last Picture House April 22
Live from downtown Davenport, it’s Trivia Night Live!. Enjoy MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA with Think & Drink Entertainment at The Last Picture House!. Think & Drink Trivia is a live interactive team trivia game played at your favorite restaurants and bars. The game consists of four rounds of questions of...
Record Store Day Spins into the QCA April 20
Record Store Day is back at Ragged Records and Trash Can Annie in Davenport Iowa. Starting at 9:00AM on April 20, Ragged Records and Trash Can Annie will be stocking their shelves with an extensive selection of limited edition Record Store Day titles. Be sure to show up on time or line up early to get your desired title. They will also be giving away free Ragged Records / Gnar City tote bags packed with goodies to the first 150 customers through the door. Stay tuned to their social media for more special announcements coming your way about the days festivities.
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