Aaron Lewis will perform an acoustic gig at 7 p.m. Friday at Bettendorf’s Isle Casino, 1777 Isle Parkway for FRAYED AT BOTH ENDS, THE ACOUSTIC TOUR. February 10, 2023/ Quad City Waterfront Convention Center Doors Open 6:30pm/ Show Starts at 7:30pm. Must be 21 years of age. No outside food or beverages are allowed. No flash photography or video cameras allowed. There are no refunds on ticket sales. Aaron Lewis grew up in Springfield, Vermont, listening to his grandparents’ country 8-tracks. Those roots inspired the multi-platinum Staind founder to return to his origins for the #1 Billboard... Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library is hosting an expert-led class on Thursday, February 9th at 6:00 PM. The Creation Studio Workshop: String Art will be led by Maria Mathews of High Strung by 3M. The program is open to participant ages 16 through adult and will be held at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. Registration is required to participant in this free workshop and can be made at https://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/7806428 or by contacting the Library at 563-344-4175.   Mindy Mathews, of High Strung by 3M started her art form as a hobby and... Read More

This month’s Brown Bag Lunch at the Bettendorf Public Library will welcome The Connection. The musical group is a three-piece band which play a unique blend of popular musical styles, including light rock, country, and familiar standards. The lunchtime concert welcomes attendees to bring along a meal to enjoy alongside the music and offers free coffee and water to enjoy. The Connection performance will be held on February 17th at 12:00 PM at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. Brown Bag Lunch is open to all ages. Registration is required for this free... Read More

Join the Bettendorf Athletic Boosters for Trivia Night on Friday, Feb. 17 at the Golden Leaf. $100 per team of 8. Doors open at 6 pm. Trivia begins at 7 pm. Bring your own food. Beverages must be purchased at the Golden Leaf. #BETTerTogether  Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library has teamed up with Quad Cities SCORE to offer a workshop series endeavoring to support entrepreneurs and small business owners. On Tuesday, February 7th at 5:30 PM, Quad Cities SCORE members will be on hand to present SCORE: Start Your Journey. This program will be the first in a workshop series and attendees are invited to attend all or any of the events. February’s interactive workshop will feature information perfect for beginning entrepreneurs, a business self-assessment session, and time to talk with volunteers and mentors from SCORE. Registration is required... Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library’s Community Connections program on Friday, February 3rd at 2:00 PM might make attendees shiver, though not from the cold. Michael McCarty will present “Ghost Kisses: The Fascinating Paranormal History of the QCs.” The free program will be held at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf and no registration is required to attend.   A five-time Bram Stoker Finalist and David R. Collins Literary Achievement Award winner, Michael McCarty is the Amazon bestselling author of Ghosts of the Quad Cities and Eerie Quad Cities along... Read More

The Army National Guard is hosting a Medical Fair on February 7th, 2023 at 9 AM, to introduce students to a variety of military and civilian medical professions. The Intro to Health Careers Class will be attending this event. If your student is not currently taking this course and is interested in attending this exploration experience, please have them keep an eye on their email for a sign up this week.  Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library is hosting free musical programs designed to introduce listeners to the beauty of classical singing. From January through May, Opera Quad Cities will be offering monthly introductory experiences with classical singing at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf.   The mission of Opera Quad Cities is to bring the art of classical singing to everyone. This Opera “101” series is a cooperative venture between the Bettendorf Public Library and Opera Quad Cities. The programs are designed to let the audience discover how... Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library is hosting an expert-led class on Thursday, February 9th at 6:00 PM. The Creation Studio Workshop: String Art will be led by Mindy Mathews of High Strung by 3M. The program is open to participant ages 16 through adult and will be held at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. Registration is required to participant in this free workshop and can be made at https://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/7806428 or by contacting the Library at 563-344-4175. Mindy Mathews, of High Strung by 3M started her art form as a hobby and... Read More

The strategic game of chess has engaged players for centuries. The Bettendorf Public Library is offering players of all ages an opportunity to hone their chess skills with friendly game play. The Bettendorf Public Library Chess Club meets at the Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf every other Saturday from 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.  No registration is required to attend and players of any skill level are welcome to join. Bettendorf Public Library staff members well versed in the game of chess will be on hand to facilitate games. The club seeks to provide an enjoyable, relaxing... Read More