How would you like to spend a nice relaxing day at the winery, while supporting local pets and their owners? Well, now you can! QC Paws is hosting ‘Wine for Canines and Felines’ at Creekside Vineyards Winery & Inn (7505 120th Avenue Coal Valley), this Saturday Sep 9 from 1-6 p.m. There are three registration packages available, the Red Package, Gold Package and Couples Package. The Red Package is $25 and includes wine tasting, appetizers and three raffle tickets. The Gold Package is $40 and includes choice of one wine cooler bag or insulated wine bottle, wine tasting, appetizers and five... Read More

How would you like to get an up-close and personal experience at the brand-new hotel, The Current Iowa in downtown Davenport? Well here is your opportunity! The Current Iowa is hosting a Grand Opening this Saturday Sep 9 and you’re invited! This new, contemporary-style hotel, restaurant and bar is in the former Putnam Building, located at 215 Main Street Davenport. The Putnam building was originally designed by Daniel Burnham, one of America’s most important architects. Burnham helped to rebuild Chicago after the Chicago Fire of 1871. He also made very important contributions to the development... Read More

How would you like to support the German American Heritage Center and Museum while enjoying an evening full of entertainment and cocktails? The Fall Frolic Benefit Gala will be held at the Outing Club (2109 Brady Street Davenport) on Friday Sep 8. Cocktail hour and silent auction begins at 5 p.m. with live entertainment beginning at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets are only $55 and can be reserved by calling (563) 322-8844. German cuisine and entertainment will be provided to help raise funds to support the educational exhibits and programs at the German American Heritage Center and Museum... Read More

Opa! It’s time for St. George Orthodox Church’s 13th Annual ‘Our Big Fat Greek Festival’! Our Big Fat Greek Festival will take place on Friday Sep 8 from 3 p.m. – 11 p.m. and Saturday Sep 9 from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. at St. George’s, located at 2930 31st Avenue Rock Island. Admission is $2 for adults and children 12 and under are free. Bring the entire family out to celebrate Greek culture, cuisine, music and traditions! Ellas Dancers of Chicago and the QC Motion Dance Team will provide cultural entertainment for all to enjoy. New to the festival this year, a History of Greek Immigrants... Read More

In the United States in 2017, an estimated 10,270 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed among children from birth to 14 years. About 1,190 children are expected to die from the disease. These statistics are heart breaking, but there is a way you can help. In memory of Gabriel Perkins, who passed away from pediatric cancer in 2010, you are invited to become a sponsor or contributor to the Gabe’s Gift Memorial 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run. Money raised will be used to help Quad Cities families that are dealing with the devastating diagnosis of pediatric cancer and families that have lost a child to cancer.... Read More

Mid America Premier’s U10 Red Team, the top-rated youth soccer squad in the Midwest region, gutted out a huge win in the Muscatine Soccer Club Fall Classic Tournament last weekend, taking home the first place gold and upping their 2017-2018 season record to a blistering 8-0. Playing up against teams stocked with 11-12 year olds, the Mid America squad, made up of 8-9 year olds, toughed out two tremendous wins on Saturday against the toughest competition in the tournament. In both games, a 2-1 nail-biter and a hard-fought 2-0 triumph, defense was key, as the Mid America players came up huge on... Read More

Labor Day weekend is almost here! Could there be a better way to spend it than going back in time and celebrating like the pioneers did? The Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village is hosting their annual Pioneer Village Labor Day Weekend Festival on Sunday Sep 3 and Monday Sep 4 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Pioneer Village is located north of Scott County Park, at 18817 290th Street Long Grove. Admission for adults is $2, children are $1 and 5 and under are free. There will be multiple opportunities to check out the Wild West Shows each day at noon, 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. From 11-3, see what the Down... Read More

The Rock Island Public Library’s Hug A Book program series will offer a special early learning art event  this Thursday for ages five and under. Hug-A-Book, Make Some Art offers a story and several related art projects designed for children ages to five. The free event is at 6:00 pm on Thursday, Aug. 31 at Rock Island Downtown Library, 401 19th Street, in the second-floor Community Room. Each child receives a free book and an art apron, courtesy of the Merrill Harris Fund of the Rock Island Public Library Foundation. The Hug-A-Book event  serves as the preview for a new art monthly program... Read More

The 16th Annual Moonlight Festival in Silvis is officially upon us! The theme this year is ‘America At Play’ so come on out and play! On Saturday Aug 26, downtown Silvis will be transformed into a block party like none other. There will be crafts, a cruise-in, free activities for kids, live music, the only lighted parade in the Quad Cities and more! The festivities kick off at 8 a.m. with the Silvis 5K Run and the ½ mile Kiddie Run. To register for the run, that begins at Schadt Park in Silvis, go to https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=125305. The Craft and Vendor... Read More

Have you ever been walking around the zoo and thought to yourself, ‘I could really use a drink’? If you have, then this is just the event for you! Niabi Zoo is hosting their annual Pints for Preservation this Friday Aug 25 from 6-10 p.m. This fundraiser will help benefit the expansion of current exhibits and addition of new exhibits. Drink stations will be available for participants to discover new beers and wines. There will be samples from Lionstone Brewery, Front Street Brewery, Geneseo Brewing Co, Goose Island, Great River Brewery and much much more! Food stations will be provided by Granite... Read More