The St. Joe’s Open Mic Coffeehouse is betting on a sunny, warmish afternoon on Saturday, November 12th. Please join us 1 – 3 p.m. for music, poetry, and fellowship to benefit the St. Joe’s Evening Meal. There will be a fire in the fire pit and coffee and light snacks at this family-friendly event lead by Chris Dunn. Come join us! Where: the First Lutheran Parish House: 1600 – 20th Street, Rock Island, IL When: Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 1 – 3 p.m.  Read More

With the latest production in the theatre’s stellar 2022 season, Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse is inviting audiences to get a clue – literally – with the area debut of the slapstick comedy-thriller CLUE: THE MUSICAL. Running through Nov. 5, this hilarious whodunit is being presented by a topnotch team of professional artists and the show itself is a riotous whodunit that inspired the Maryland Theatre Guide to ask, “Who wouldn’t want to be immersed in a classic board game full of mystery and fun?” CLUE: THE MUSICAL will be presented at Circa ’21 through Nov. 5, with... Read More

Ballet Quad Cities is presenting a special story at 6 p.m. TONIGHT at Sherrard Public Library, 501 3rd St., Sherrard. Join us for a visit from Ballet Quad Cities. We will read and dance to the Nutcracker with Ballerina Emily Kate! PLEASE NOTE: Due to our take home event storage, space is limited to registered child and 1-2 adults per family. Register here: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=3020&EventID=476036&PK= Must be in the Sherrard Public Library District to register. Please register each participant separately with their name and age. Self-register via Facebook or... Read More

The Quad City Storm hosts its fourth annual Salute to Military Ice Painting presented by QCA Pools and Spas Monday November 7th from 9AM-7PM. Quad Citizens are invited to Vibrant Arena at the MARK to paint the names of loved ones who serve or have served in the United States Armed Forces on the ice. The names will remain on the ice for the games next Thursday and Friday. The event is free and open to the public. Paint and brushes will be supplied by the Storm and Mission BBQ will be onsite providing free dessert for all participants. The Storm returns to Vibrant arena this weekend for a pair... Read More

Applications for scholarships through the Quad Cities Community Foundation are now open. Made possible by the generosity of donors to scholarship funds at the Community Foundation, more than 70 renewable and one-time scholarships totaling over $500,000 are available to local students this year. “We are privileged to play a part in opening doors to higher education in the Quad Cities,” said Sue Hafkemeyer, the Community Foundation’s president and CEO. “We’re inspired by donors’ investment in the future of our region, and we share their commitment to breaking down barriers to equitable... Read More

MOLINE, IL – – The Western Illinois University- Quad Cities Veterans Resource Center will host a Veterans Animal Shelter Donation Drive Tuesday, Nov. 1-Wednesday, Nov. 10 in the Quad Cities Complex C Atrium. This event is open to all WIU faculty, staff, students and the QC community to donate. The donation drive is a part of the Veterans Week Campaign honoring veterans of all kinds. These donations will pay respect to the contributions animals have made and continue to make to the Armed Forces. Items accepted for donation include:   Kitten formula   Puppy/dog food,... Read More

Tamara Feldman, owner of the Artsy Bookworm book store in Rock Island started the campaign “Planting Books-Seeds 4 a Better Future”. She asked the community to step up and help out local kids. And they delivered! Through the donation campaign, Feldman was able to purchase enough books that every second-grade student would be able to walk away with a book bundle that includes three books. Books that they can take home and start their own home library with. “We want to make sure children can develop independent reading skills and gain the benefits that come with them: improved academic performance,... Read More

Entrepreneurs looking to start a new business will want to visit the Bettendorf Public Library on Tuesday, November 15th at 5:30 PM. Quad Cities SCORE members will be on hand to present “How to REALLY Start Your Own Business!” The hour-long presentation will feature information perfect for budding entrepreneurs, including a question and answer session with volunteers and mentors from SCORE. Registration is required and can be made online at http://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/7143660, in person at the Library, by calling 563-344-4179. SCORE is a nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated... Read More

The Galesburg Public Library stands on stronger financial footing now that the Galesburg Community Foundation’s matching grant has been met. This year, The Galesburg Community Foundation (GCF) offered a 2:1 match grant challenge to the community to help raise over $700,000 in funds for the new Galesburg Public Library. The challenge offered a strategic pathway for donors to connect with the Galesburg Public Library Foundation (GPLF). “We wanted to give the library a tool that would allow them to connect with members of the community and have a centralized place where the entire community would... Read More

The Quad City Storm secured four of six possible points over the weekend and now holds sole possession of first place in the SPHL for the first time in franchise history. Friday the Storm notched its first road victory of the season with a 5-1 defeat of the Vermillion County Bobcats. Five different Storm players tallied goals in the effort and netminder Kevin Resop stopped 29 of the 30 shots he faced. Sunday the team returned to the Quad Cities and put together an 8-4 win over the Evansville Thunderbolts. Forwards Mike Moran and Cole Golka led the way with a pair of goals and an assist each... Read More