What a better way to remember loved ones that have been lost than to assist in raising awareness for the growing need of hospice care in the Quad Cities. Genesis Health Services Foundation is hosting their annual Remembrance Tree ceremony this Friday Nov 10. This year’s tree lighting celebration will take place at Bechtel Park on River Drive and Iowa Street in Davenport. A musical prelude will begin at 6 p.m. The blessing and illumination of the Remembrance Tree will take place at 6:30 p.m. Since 2004, the Genesis Remembrance Trees have raised more than $30,000 for hospice care at Genesis. Lights... Read More

Sharing your legacy with those you love. This is something most of us hope to accomplish, but may not know exactly how to go about it. Midwest Writing Center is hosting a ‘Writing Your Legacy Letter’ Workshop this Saturday Nov 4 from 2-4 p.m. at the Midwest Writing Center (401 19th Street Rock Island). A legacy letter is a perfect way to convey your wishes, values, beliefs and desires with your surviving family members. These ‘ethical wills’ can be documented and preserved to share with your descendants for decades to come. And while these moral communications are perfect to pass on, you... Read More

There’s a long-awaited new addition to downtown Rock Island, and you’re invited their Grand Opening! WAKE Brewing will be opening their doors for a Grand Opening Event this Saturday at 12 p.m. The new brewery is located at 2529 5th Avenue Rock Island. This micro-brewery will offer an eclectic taste of blends. Brothers Jason and Justen Parris started out homebrewing and now their talents have evolved to a much grander scale. Their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/wakebrewing/, features some pretty delicious looking beverages! This weekend a small selection of WAKE brews will be featured,... Read More

The days are getting colder, which can only mean one thing. Christmas is coming! Are you ready to kick off your Christmas shopping season? Then head to Meyer’s Tails Up Farm at 5390 Irene Rd in Belvidere this Friday Nov 3 and Saturday Nov 4 to kick off their 4th annual indoor/outdoor Christmas show with vintage décor, seasonal gifts and more! Christmas at the Farm is co-hosted by Nellie’s Barn Sale and Meyer’s Tail-Up Farm, and features a heated building and two heated tents featuring more than 25 vendors full of florals, new and vintage jewelry, candles, soaps, Irish Candy, painted furniture,... Read More

Do you want to update your wardrobe for the new season, but don’t want to break the bank? Well, here is your opportunity! Dress for Success Quad Cities is hosting a Second Chance Sale this Saturday Nov 4 at the Dress for Success building, located at 311 E 2nd St Davenport, from 10 a.m. –  3 p.m. This highly anticipated sale is open to the public and allows women to purchase new and gently used clothing and accessories at amazing prices. Items available include suits, separates, coats, jackets, dresses, blouses, shoes, handbags, jewelry and much more! Most items will be priced at $5 and under. 100%... Read More

What better way to get rid of that old Jack O’ Lantern than to bring it to the Family Museum’s Great Pumpkin Drop! Bring your pumpkin before 10:50 AM on Saturday, November 4, and at 11:00 AM Family Museum staff will begin dropping pumpkins from the Great Hall balcony down to the floor. This messy presentation is over when there are no more pumpkins to drop. This event is included with general admission and is free for Family Museum members. Admission is $8 for ages 2-59, $4 for one year old children, and $4 for seniors 60+. Children under one are free. For questions call (563) 344-4106 or visit... Read More

You’ve probably seen the pictures or heard the stories. Men and women in red dresses, running for a charitable cause. Well, now there is an added twist to this infamous event! Sippi Cup Family Hash House Harriers is hosting their Inaugural Red Dress Run this Saturday Nov 4 from 1-6 p.m. at Schadt Park in Silvis! That’s right, a family and stroller-friendly Red Dress Run! Bring out the whole crew! In addition to the amazing path outlined for the run, there will be an indoor area, playground, beverages, food and more! Something for everyone! The cost for the run is $10 and online registration... Read More

Call all Superhero Sons and Superhero Moms! You are invited to a one of a kind superhero celebration! The Rock Island and Moline Parks and Recreation Departments have joined forces to unite local Mothers and Sons for Superhero Night, this Friday Nov 3 from 6-8 p.m. at the Rock Island Fitness & Activity Center! The cost of this event is only $30 per mother/son couple. Additional sons are only $10. To register for this event, go to www.molineparks.com or call (309) 524-2424. The last day to sign up is Nov 2. Come dressed as your favorite superheroes (or other costumes) and enjoy games, activities,... Read More

Rock Island Library offers free, one-on-one drop-in technology help from 9:00 am to 10:30 am on three Fridays per month. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, November labs will be offered: Friday, Nov. 3 at the Rock Island Downtown Library Reference Desk, 401 19th Street; Friday, Nov. 10 at the 30/31 Library, 3059 30th Street; and Friday, Nov. 17 at the Southwest Library, 9010 Ridgewood Road. The open technology labs are a free way to ask questions about using personal devices, online library services, downloading apps, setting up or using email, Internet questions, and more. Help is available on... Read More

Looking for a fun and safe environment to let your young ones do some trick-or-treating? Then trunk-or-treating may be just the thing! The City of Silvis is holding their Trunk-or-Treating night this Sunday Oct 29 from 4-6 p.m. For one night, the Silvis Public Library parking lot will transform into a party of decorated vehicles with candy! Local businesses will be getting into the Halloween spirit and showing off their decorating skills, while the children get to enjoy an evening of fun! For more information you can visit the Facebook event page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/353016668484827/. Happy... Read More