Bullying is serious business. But thanks to QC United and Pete the Purple Bull, bullying prevention in schools and communities can be both effective and enjoyable! Join QC United and Pete the Purple Bull in their Kindness Rocks Campaign! Show support and feel the power of kindness through the numerous events planned and sponsorships available throughout the coming months. While October is National Bullying Prevention Month, QC United is dedicated to assisting local youth fully access educational opportunities all year long. QC United operates several unique and exciting programs endorsed by multiple... Read More

The Storm is storming forward with a new season, promotions and a community initiative to skate new hockey fans into their TaxSlayer home. The team will hold a press conference to announce plans at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26 at the TaxSlayer Center, Moline.    The new hockey team will release the 2018-2019 inaugural season promotional schedule, introduce their non-profit fundraising program and give a sneak peek at the Power Grafx Merchandise Store. In addition, the team will announce their training camp schedule, their new easy-to-use group ticketing system and the fundraising opportunities... Read More

Looking for an exciting and auditorily pleasing way to spend this weekend? Then head to Geneseo! The Geneseo Performing Arts Council (GPAC) invites you this Saturday Sep 22 and Sunday Sep 23 to the Geneseo Harvest Music Festival! Saturday Sep 22 is the 28th Annual Maple Leaf Marching Band Classic at the Geneseo High School football stadium (700 N State St. Geneseo), beginning at 3 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for students. Programs are just $3. Area bands will compete for honors in the marching show. Geneseo Middle School Band will perform a special introduction.  Geneseo High School... Read More

You feel them before you see them. It’s impossible not to get up and dance to the beat when they are around. I’m talking about the Metropolitan Youth Program Drill Team! And it’s time for a Drill Team Showdown! Join the Metropolitan Youth Program this Saturday Sep 22 from 10 – 11 a.m. for a Family Fun Parade! The parade will begin at Frances Willard School (2503 9th St. Rock Island) and travel down 9th Street to the Martin Luther King Center (630 9th St. Rock Island). The fun then continues as the Metropolitan Youth Program hosts the annual Drill Team Showdown, Battle@TheRock! Head to Rock... Read More

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the biggest and best celebration of Belgian heritage takes place right here in the Quad Cities! Take a trip to the heart of Moline, Illinois this weekend for this year’s Fall Belgian Fest! The 6th Annual Fall Belgian Fest is happening this Sunday Sep 16 from 12 – 4 p.m. at Stephens Park (7th Street and 15th Avenue Moline). Free admission to all. The Fall Belgian Fest, formerly known as the Fall Flemish Fest, is sponsored and organized by the Center for Belgium Culture. Bill Cornelis, the Vice President of CBC and organizer of the Fall Belgian Fest shares,... Read More

Fall is just around the corner! Which means corn mazes, hayrack rides and… PUMPKINS! Country Corner Farm Market & Pumpkin Patch (5333 US Highway 150 Alpha) is celebrating Opening Weekend this Saturday Sep 15 and Sunday Sep 6 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. In addition to the wonderful farmland produces in the Farm Store, families can enjoy a Fall Fun Park from 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. on both days! Enjoy special discounts and concessions in Timber Park, Hayrack Rides, U-Pick Pumpkins and seasonal U-Pick Fruits! The fun continues with pony rides, Duck Racers, Giant Jump Pad, Straw Fort, Zombie Paintball... Read More

Grab your bell-bottoms and tie-dyed shirts! We’re going retro! This year’s Hilltop Campus Village Retrofest is celebrating the 1970’s! Retrofest is happening this Saturday Sep 15 from 12-9:30 p.m. in the Hilltop Plaza (15th and Harrison St. Davenport). Visit local merchants and enjoy live music, food vendors, a classic car show, outdoor movie and so much more! Admission is FREE! A 70’s-themed car show will begin at 1:30 p.m. Come check some amazing retro cars and trucks! Live music kicks off at 3 p.m. with Dwayne Hodges. Then continues with Angela Meyer at 4 p.m., Been There Done That at... Read More

Prairie Players Civic Theatre announced today that they will bring magician David Casas and his show The Magic of David Casas to Galesburg for one performance only on September 16th at 2:00pm. Tristan Taspcott said, “We loved having David’s family friendly here last season and we are thrilled to be having him back!” “David is like having a little slice of Vegas right here in the Midwest,” he added. Iowa’s premier magician David Casas has been entertaining audiences for over 20 years with his award winning magic. From Chicago, to Las Vegas, David’s unique and cutting edge style... Read More

The Quad City Storm will hold open auditions for their inaugural season’s Storm Promo and Mascot Team on Monday, September 24 at 6:00pm at the TaxSlayer Center. The Quad City Storm will be seeking 6-8 super fun human beings to make up their Storm Promo and Mascot Team. Tristan Tapscott, Director of Fan Experience, said, “We want to try something a little different this year and have a community of entertainers that will add to the hockey going experience. We would love to see some big personalities join us this season,” he added. Sponsored by Mandle Design in Davenport, the Quad City... Read More

Check out some of the incredible events for adults, teens, and children happening at the Rock Island Public Library in the second week of September. The super line up of events for Sept. 10-17 includes: Coffee and a Movie Morning, 9:30 am, Monday, Sept. 10, Rock Island Downtown Library, 401 19th Street. See the classic adventure tale by Stephen Spielberg featuring Indiana Jones, the globe-hopping archeologist. In this first installment of film franchise, our hero is trying to outrun a group of Nazis searching for the Ark of the Covenant. Free movie and coffee. Small Business and Non-Profit Website... Read More