Are you part of today’s “sandwich generation” that must take on a parenting role to your parents as well as your own children? If so, how much of the “parent” role are you ready, able, and willing to take with your parents? How do you explain to parents that they may need to make life-impacting changes – including a level of self-autonomy – for the well-being of themselves and others? Get the answers to these questions and more in our new podcast, “Living Well,” sponsored by LivWell Seniors, which offers information and conversation on this topic. Check it out here on... Read More

Noted children’s entertainer Babaloo brings his wacky blend of music and comedy fun to the Rock Island Lincoln Park bandshell at 10:30 am on Thursday, July 15. Bring your own seating and join us for a rocking good time! Babaloo is a high-energy show with plenty of stomping, dancing, beanbag bopping, bucket-thumping, and more rollicking good times. This event is free and open to the public. There is no rain date.  Read More

Genesis Health System will help area students and families get back to normal when schools reopen. “Pack the Bus’’ debuted two years ago as part of the Genesis anniversary celebration of 150 years of health services. The needs are even greater as families continue to recover from COVID-19 disruptions. “The Genesis ‘Pack the Bus’ campaign will assist families and the schools again this year by providing the tools they need for learning,” said Shirley Gusta, director of the Genesis Business Intelligence Center, who is coordinating the Genesis volunteer effort. “There is never enough... Read More

Got a perfect pupper? A great good boi? A darn awesome doggo? QuadCities.com wants to feature your dog in our new Pupper Of The Week feature! Just send a picture of your pet with their name, your name, and a sentence or two about them and we’ll post their pic and story on QuadCities.com. Message your doggo pics and info to Sean@QuadCities.com. And get ready to check out some cool doggos on your site for fun, free, local entertainment and features, QuadCities.com! This week’s pupper is Senor Squeaks, the doggo of Jackson Leary! Senor Squeaks also goes by the names Senor, THEENIOR, Squeeko, Cheeko,... Read More

Carrie McGuire of Rock Island and her husband have two adult children (ages 26 and 24), but for the past three years, she’s spent many hours training and volunteering to help two foster families, serving six young children. McGuire is one of 19 Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), a program coordinated by the Child Abuse Council, serving Rock Island County. CASA is a national organization that trains community volunteers to be a voice and advocate for children in foster care. Before four new volunteers recently started, the local CASA had 15 advocates serving 30 children, but there are... Read More

Quad City Arts has announced the winners from last weekend’s Chalk Art Fest, and there are some awesome artworks getting honors! Here’s the rundown: • 1st place $500 – #25 Elizabeth Niemczyk, Chicago, IL • 2nd place $300 – #8 Maia Glover, Davenport, IA • 3rd place $250 – #33 Emily Menke, Alex Dessert, Rebecca Quick, Nam Brennan, Coal Valley, IL • People’s Choice $250 – #25 Elizabeth Niemczyk, Chicago, IL • Honorable Mention $100 cash prize – #22 Deasia Hickman, Rock Island, IL • Honorable Mention $100 cash prize – #13 Katherine Cornwell,... Read More

Sean Leary is on vacation. The following is a column from the upcoming book, Sean Leary’s Greatest Hits, vol. 9, coming to bookstores worldwide this summer. Recently, I discovered a show that features some of the biggest dawdlers, layabouts and goldbrickers I’ve ever seen in the history of TV. A show geared toward kids. A show that may be poisoning the work ethic of this country’s youth and undermining our competitiveness in the world economy. That show? “Wonder Pets.” I recently became a father, and as such, I’ve started to acquaint myself with kids’ programming. Little did I... Read More

The annual bi-state Red, White and Boom event in downtown Davenport and Rock Island returns on July 3, 2021. Activities start at 5 p.m. in Rock Island, 6 p.m. in Davenport and at 9:30 p.m., fireworks will be shot, in sync to music broadcast on 97X, from two barges in the middle of the Mississippi River. Spectators can watch from free viewing areas along the Davenport riverfront including LeClaire Park, Freight House Farmers Market parking lot, the new Quinlan Court and Bechtel Park, or from Schwiebert Riverfront Park in downtown Rock Island. Bring your own lawn chair. FAMILY ACTIVITES There will... Read More

Summer reading and events at the Rock Island Public Library run through the end of July! Through July 31, Reading Colors Your World summer reading challenges and events at the Rock Island Public Library will encourage readers of all ages to be creative, try new things, explore art and color, and see the beauty of diversity. Library summer reading programs help children and teens catch up on reading for fun, reduce summer learning loss, and connect to a lifelong pastime. The library’s summer reading contests encourage children, teens, and adults to continue reading with pre-set goals and rewards.... Read More

Davenport Public Library has crafts for every color of the spectrum! Each week at the Fairmount Library we’ll offer a craft corresponding to color; do one or do them all. Registration is required for each week at http://bit.ly/dpl-craftingbycolor. Best for ages 6+ Wednesday, June 30th at 12:00 pm: Orange Hanging Paper Fish Wednesday, July 7th at 12:00 pm: Yellow Pineapple Planter Wednesday, July 14th at 12:00 pm: Green Pea Pod Clay Sculpture Wednesday, July 21st at 12:00 pm: Blue Bubble Wrap Painting Wednesday, July 28th at 12:00 pm: Violet Beaded Dragonflies When signing up, please indicate... Read More