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Fairytale STEM on Facebook Live

June 29th, 2020
Fairytale STEM on Facebook Live

Just because school is out, that doesn’t mean the fun and learning has to end! Throughout the month of July, the Davenport Public Library will be hosting Fairytale STEM on Facebook Live. The fun kicks off this Thursday Jul 2 from 2 – 2:30 p.m. and will continue every Thursday afternoon throughout the month of July. Every week, the DPL will read a different fairytale and then help your child(ren) complete a related STEM project on Facebook live. Supplies will be provided and can be picked up at the Eastern Avenue Branch Library (6000 Eastern Ave. Davenport). This program is best suited for children... Read More

Summer Music in Motion at Family Museum

June 29th, 2020
Summer Music in Motion at Family Museum

Looking for a little summer fun for your little ones? Summer Music in Motion kicks off at the Family Museum (2900 Learning Campus Dr. Bettendorf) this Wednesday Jul 1 at 9:15 a.m. and will continue every Wednesday morning throughout the month of July. Bring your little one and enjoy lots of music and plenty of action! Summer Music in Motion includes fun with clapping, hopping, tiptoeing, running and scooting through a variety of movements! This class is included with Family Museum general admission. Please sign up at the Welcome Desk when you arrive. For more information, please visit https://familymuseum.org/.   For... Read More

My Little Wheelbarrow at Fejervary Park

June 23rd, 2020
My Little Wheelbarrow at Fejervary Park

Join the fun this summer at Fejervary Park! My Little Wheelbarrow will be held on Wednesday Jun 24 at 10:30 am on the Learning Center (1800 W 12th Street Davenport). Activity: planting flowers and a natural tie dye project.   Location: Fejervary Learning Center Ages: 2-8 Fee: Free No registration required. (Weather dependent)   For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/277251353624046/.   For more fun things to do in the Quad Cities this week, check out the latest issue of FUN10QC.  Read More

Quad-Cities Fathers Share Their Love of the Arts with Their Sons And Daughters

June 21st, 2020
Quad-Cities Fathers Share Their Love of the Arts with Their Sons And Daughters

Mark McGinn’s love of the theater is literally in his blood. His father Jack (who died in 2000) started performing at Quad City Music Guild in Moline within two years of its founding in 1949, and was in dozens of shows. Mark, a 67-year-old Bettendorf resident, started with Guild at Prospect Park in 1972, playing clarinet for “Fiddler on the Roof,” and his first stage role was in 1976’s “Jesus Christ Superstar” (as one of the apostles). McGinn has since been involved in more than 70 other shows (including last summer as John Wilkes Booth in Black Box’s “Assassins” in Moline), mostly... Read More

Downtown Davenport Drive-Thru Celebrates Fathers Saturday

June 18th, 2020
Downtown Davenport Drive-Thru Celebrates Fathers Saturday

Take a drive and shop local during this Downtown Davenport Drive-Thru event from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday! Shop for dad, hang out with your dad downtown, or treat yourself! Spend some time scrolling online to shop in advance and drive-thru to pick up your goodies or step out to stroll the downtown streets and check out the sidewalk sales or stop for a cold beverage and great meal. Here are some of the spots to hit, with more being added every hour: The Quad Cities River Bandits and Purina are teaming up to hold a contactless drive-thru pet food pantry at Modern Woodmen Park (209 S. Gaines St.) to help... Read More

Kick-Off Summer at Fejervary Family Fun Day

June 18th, 2020
Kick-Off Summer at Fejervary Family Fun Day

Come rediscover Davenport Parks and Recreation’s Mother Goose Land at Fejervary Learning Center (1800 W 12th Street Davenport) this Saturday Jun 20 from 12 – 5 p.m. for Fejervary Family Fun Days’ Kick-Off to Summer! Come enjoy family activities, nature crafts, and more! For free! Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, there will be no petting zoo, bounce house or face painting. Public health officials remind you to : Stay home if you’re sick. Practice social distancing. Avoid touching surfaces. Wash your hands with soap and water and / or use hand sanitizer frequently. For more information,... Read More

Register To Play Youth Soccer With EMSSC This Year!

June 15th, 2020
Register To Play Youth Soccer With EMSSC This Year!

June 16th is the last day to register for Competitive Tryouts for East Moline Silvis Soccer Club! Tryouts will be a little different this year due to the Covid-19 restrictions put in place by the state. Tryouts this year will be an “intent to play” rather than a physical tryout.  Physical tryouts will not happen this year. Roster selections will be completed by the coaches and Director of Coaching staff.  If you are interested in and intend to play competitive soccer during the 2020-2021 soccer season, please register for tryouts at emssc.org no later than June 16th. If you have... Read More

Roll Out With Some Disc Golf At The Iron Lion Jungle Hunt In Milan

June 13th, 2020
Roll Out With Some Disc Golf At The Iron Lion Jungle Hunt In Milan

IRON LION JUNGLE HUNT (formerly Iron Lion Safari) is happening this Sunday Jun 14 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Camden Park in Milan, IL. All Divisions EXCEPT Recreational & Juniors will Play 1 Round at Both Camden Courses (Recreational & Junior will play both rounds at Camden 1). PDGA Sanctioned C-Tier. PDGA membership required, not current or nonmember $10 fee. In order to secure PDGA sanctioning in this new Covid World, we will be switching up the tournament operations which will be as follows: -You Must Pre Register to Participate in Event/ NO DAY OF SIGN UP -We will post assigned Starting... Read More

Enjoy A Drive-In Family Movie Night At Campbell Sports In Rock Island

June 13th, 2020
Enjoy A Drive-In Family Movie Night At Campbell Sports In Rock Island

Join the Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department for a Drive-in Movie in the Park on Saturday, June 13th. Abominable, a family friendly movie, will be the feature presentation at the Campbell Sports Complex located at 8399 29th St W, Rock Island. Gates will open for cars to park at 7:30 pm. All cars must be parked by 8:15 pm, for the movie to begin at 8:30 pm. Staff will be directing vehicles to park every other space so all vehicles are six feet apart. People must remain in their vehicles to watch the movie. A concession stand (cash only) will be available. This drive-in movie is presented... Read More

Stomp Over To Long Grove For Strawberry Stampede

June 12th, 2020
Stomp Over To Long Grove For Strawberry Stampede

The 36th Annual Strawberry Stampede in Long Grove, Iowa is on! This year’s event will be spread throughout three day, Friday Jun 12 – Sunday Jun 14. Participants will pick a day and time that works best for them. Available times can be found on the race form. RACE FORMS can be found at the following locations: Eldridge: Post Office Lobby, Classic Concepts Dental, NS Foods, Eldridge Fitness Center, Snap Fitness, Subway, Hungry Hobo, Eastern Iowa Bakery, New Hong Kong, Commercial Printers, Rudy’s Tacos. Post Office Lobbies: Long Grove, Donahue, McCausland, Princeton, Camanche, Grand Mound,... Read More