When spring cleaning is mentioned, it usually leads to thoughts of removing clutter around the home. However, the new season is also an opportune time to remove the clutter from your body! We have all heard of the many detoxes offered from companies all over and it may be confusing to know which one is the best for you. Luckily, the Quad Cities have their very own Registered Pharmacist willing to help you with that decision. Jim Perry, the owner and pharmacist at District Drugs and Compounding Ltd, will be hosting the educational program ‘Detox With Your Pharmacist’ on Monday, May 8 at 5:30... Read More

It’s time for some paintball! Action Valley Paintball will be opening for their 2017 season this weekend! Saturday, May 6 at 9 a.m. they will be back in business with their hyper ball field, a scenario field and woods field. For hours and pricing information, you can visit: http://actionvalleypaintb.wixsite.com/avpquadcities/hours-and-rates. The fields are located at 60th Street and 51st Avenue in Moline at Green Valley Sports Complex. To get to the field, you take a left on 51st Avenue and follow the road until the end. Then take a right after the gate at the soccer field. You will find Action... Read More

Two names that are synonymous with art in the Quad Cities are John and Isabel Bloom. The impact this legendary couple has had on the community will live on forever. The 5th Annual Village in Bloom Festival of the Arts, which honors the legacy of John and Isabel Bloom, will be held on Saturday May 6 in the Village of East Davenport. This is a FREE event for the entire family! John and Isabel lived, raised their family and created art in the East Village. Village in Bloom celebrates their contribution and encourages young people to get involved in the arts. The festival will provide art activities... Read More

Looking for an excuse to take a nice bike ride with adult beverages, for a good cause? Then look no further! Round four of Tour de Brew QC will be taking place from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday May 6. The Charity Bike ride will begin and conclude at Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 2nd Avenue, Rock Island. Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tour-de-brew-qc-2017-tickets-31010683790?aff=efbeventtix. The purpose of this charity bike ride is to raise funds for cancer charities the benefit the community’s cancer patients. This year the Tour de Brew QC will be donating all... Read More

Are you ready for some high-octane motorsports entertainment? This Saturday May 6 at 7 p.m. and Sunday May 7 at 1 p.m., the iWireless Center will be featuring Monster Jam Triple Threat! Don’t miss this opportunity to see Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, Megalodon and more! Tickets range in prices and can be purchased at the iWireless Center Box Office (1201 River Drive Moline), TicketMaster Phone Center at (800) 745-3000 or online at http://www.iwirelesscenter.com/Upcoming-Events/Event-List/Monster-Jam/Monster-Jam.aspx. There will also be a Party in the Pits on Saturday, starting at 4:30 p.m. and... Read More

The District in downtown Rock Island is hoppin’ with activity this weekend! Starting at 6 p.m. Friday, the Gallery Hop offers free fun at a variety of venues until 10 p.m. See live musical performances, live comedy, live art being created, book readings, book signings, pottery, jewelry and more! The event is free and open to the public and is sponsored in part by your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com! It’s no secret in the Quad Cities that Downtown Rock Island is a happening place filled with interesting and historical buildings. But have you ever wondered what was going... Read More

Whether you already have a health-conscious family, or you want to start making healthier lifestyle choices for yourself and young ones, you will not want to miss this event! The Healthy Happy Families Foundation is hosting their Healthy Happy Families Fun Day! The event will take place on Saturday April 30 from 11am-3pm at the Quad City Botanical Center (2525 4th Avenue Rock Island). This event is FREE admission! Family fun, mixed with plenty of learning, will be the focus for the day. Healthy Happy Families Day will feature bounce houses, healthy snacks, drawings and much more. Happy the Dog,... Read More

This Thursday, after a rain delay on Wednesday, Hamilton Elementary held their Humpty Dumpty Day. Kindergarten students at the newly expanded elementary school got to show off their engineering skills, while the entire school watched, as contraptions they made at home containing a raw egg were dropped from the thirty-foot building. The final goal of an intact egg was not as easy to obtain as they initially thought. Some students wrapped their eggs in bubble wrap, cotton, string, foam and other materials. Some used boxes while others used bags. There was even a stuffed teddy bear protecting an egg.... Read More

It is officially time for the 2017 LeClaire Wine Hop! This year’s Wine Hop is the largest one, yet! On Saturday, April 29 there will be fourteen participating locations that will be serving wine samples and food. From 4-7pm you can taste all the local fare while shopping at your favorite LeClaire shops and boutiques. Tickets for the event are $20, and must be purchased at 129 (129 N Cody Road LeClaire). Cash only. Make sure to check out the LeClaire Wine Hop Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/leclairewinehop/ for more information and announcements. Time to get your wine on!  Read More

Have you ever wanted to research your ancestry? Not sure where to start or what to look for? The Davenport Public Library has come to the rescue! On Sunday, April 30 the Main Library (321 Main Street Davenport) Special Collections will be open for special hours for their Genealogy Night! From 3-8pm patrons can come and research, meet other genealogists, get tips and tricks, and eat dinner! The cost for dinner is $10 and includes BBQ pulled pork, veggies, chips and assorted desserts. Registration is not required, but encouraged for food planning. You can register by calling (563) 326-7902. Come... Read More