Join Megan Pedersen of the Alzheimer’s Association on Tuesday, November 10th at 6:00 pm for “10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s.” This webinar covers typical age-related changes, common warning signs of Alzheimer’s, how to approach someone about memory concerns, early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis, the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer’s Association resources. Register at the link to receive login details: http://bit.ly/dpl-alzheimers. Keep up with our virtual programming on our Virtual Branch Calendar of Events at https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/calendar/virtual. This... Read More

Wiggly worms are everywhere! Join the QC Botanical Center (2525 4th Ave Rock Island) for KinderNature: Worms this Tuesday Nov 10 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Understand more about these squirmy creatures and their role in composting nature. You can even hold one yourself! Attendance is limited. KinderNature is for kids ages 3-5. RSVP required. Visit https://www.qcgardens.com/store/p135/11.10.20_KinderNature.html#/ to register today.  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 Mabel, the doggo of Kristin Jordan! Here’s what Kristin had to say about her pup: This is Mabel. She... Read More

Are shorter daylight hours bringing you down? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a real mental health disorder that can affect how you think, feel, and act. Join us Thursday, November 12th at 6:00 pm for a discussion about SAD hosted by the Vera French Community Mental Health Center. Learn about SAD, learn coping strategies, and participate in a Q&A. Registration is required to receive Zoom meeting details. Register here: https://bit.ly/dpl-dealingwithsad Keep up with our virtual programming on our Virtual Branch Calendar of Events at https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/calendar/virtual. This... Read More

The Western Illinois University Food Pantry will continue implementing the appointment-only system through the remainder of in-person classes on campus, through Wednesday, Nov.18. The Pantry is now located in Horrabin Hall, room 10. The appointment form, located here will be re-used every week to fill out an appointment time. There will not be a weekly form. An appointment must be made to visit the WIU Food Pantry. Patrons are asked to fill this form out in advance of Thursdays or Saturdays. The Pantry hours are Thursdays noon-5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. Social distancing and facial coverings... 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 Tigger, the doggo of Melinda Shake! Here’s what Melinda has to say about Tigger: This sweet old mans... Read More

Is “Tiger King” coming back too? With covid numbers spiking again, general unrest about the election and the political and economic landscape, and more state restrictions looming this week, the familiar spectre of dwindling supplies on shelves — particularly toilet paper — is starting to loom in some area stores. A visit to four area locations — a Target, a Walmart, and two HyVee stores — showed that shelves in some are starting to look a little short, and one store — the Moline Target on John Deere Road — has already put up signs limiting customers... Read More

Saturday In The Arts is a weekly look at a personality, place, trend or topic of interest to the Quad-Cities. It runs every Saturday morning on your site for fun, free, local entertainment and features, QuadCities.com. It’s a brave new world at Davenport Junior Theatre – as the new artistic director is overseeing the first virtual production in the 69-year-history of the program. After 11 years, Daniel Sheridan was succeeded this year as artistic director of the nation’s second-oldest children’s theater by Ben Gougeon, a 43-year-old actor-director who is helming “Snow White 2.Zoom”... Read More

Celebrate Halloween with the friendly faces of Hy-Vee! Local Hy-Vees will be providing Outdoor Halloween Events this Saturday Oct 31 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join Hy-Vee outside for a socially distanced, kid friendly event with activities, treat, and free giveaways. Moline (John Deere Rd and Avenue of the Cities), Silvis, Rock Island, Milan, Bettendorf and Davenport (W Locust, E 53rd, W Kimberly, Rockingham Rd) locations will all be providing freaky fun for the entire family! Visit your local Hy-Vee’s Facebook page for more information!  Read More

It’s Halloween at the Blue Grass Drive-in (774 W Mayne St. Blue Grass)! Come out early this Saturday Oct 31 for Trunk or Treat. Then stick around for some DISCOUNTED movies. This screen will have Hocus Pocus followed by Monsters, Inc. Candy? Bring it. Distanced Parking? Done. Costumes? Wear em! Masks? Absolutely. Gate and ticket booth open at 4:30 p.m. Costumes and candy take place from 5 to 7 p.m. The movies start at 7:30 p.m. $7 for Adults and $3 for kids 12-4! Nothing crazy. Nothing over the top. We don’t need anyone to lose an eye because of a home-built candy cannon. Have an easy,... Read More