Joseph Robinette, working with the advice of E.B. White, has created a play that captures this work in a thrilling and utterly practical theatrical presentation. All the enchanting characters are here: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; the Zuckerman family; the Arables; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend and a good writer.” Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte... Read More

It’s spooky season and it’s time to skate! The Eldridge Community Center and Skatepark will present a special seasonal Halloskate on October 29! Doors open at 1:00pm Admission: $7.00 Skate rental: $2.00 Costume contest at 3:00pm Learn more here: HALLOSKATE  Read More

Countryside Community Theatre will bring the iconic 1980’s film “Footloose” to life this weekend and next in Eldridge, Iowa! When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals... Read More

The first annual National Night Out and Eldridge PD night will be held TONIGHT at Sheridan Meadows Park, 851 N. First St., Eldridge, Iowa. This is a FREE police and community event designed to bring the community closer together, build relationships and take a stand against crime. We will have: BBQ, Live radio DJ, FIREWORKS, AND SOOO MUCH MORE. For more info, CLICK HERE.  Read More

Volunteers are needed for the 75th Annual International Softball Congress Men’s World Tournament on August 14-21 at Sheridan Meadows in Eldridge. Check out the volunteer opportunities at https://buff.ly/3ijYYgw  Read More

Volunteers are needed for the 75th Annual International Softball Congress Men’s World Tournament on August 14-21 at Sheridan Meadows in Eldridge. Check out the volunteer opportunities at https://buff.ly/3ijYYgw  Read More

EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! Countryside Community Theatre will continue their 39th season this weekend with the second weekend of the critically-acclaimed Disney’s Newsies! Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Disney’s Newsies! is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right! Featuring a Tony Award winning score with music by the... Read More

There’s big news at the big auditorium at North Scott High School, Eldridge, as a big cast and crew have come together to break out their new production of the big, boisterous musical “Disney’s Newsies.” The Countryside Community Theatre performances – by a predominantly young cast of 33, led by director and choreographer Ashley Becher – will be this weekend and next, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. “Newsies” was done in early 2019 at Circa ’21 and just this past May by Double Threat Studios, and is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader... Read More

BREAKING NEWS: The International Softball Congress (ISC) will return to the Quad-Cities to celebrate its Diamond Anniversary at the 75th Annual ISC Men’s Fastball World Tournament on August 14-21, 2021. Due to ongoing effects of the pandemic and future unknowns associated with it, the 2021 ISC World Tournament will move from its scheduled site in Kitchener, Ontario, to Sheridan Meadows Park in Eldridge, Iowa, according to Visit Quad Cities. “With the potential travel restrictions and the impacts on sponsorships and volunteers in the Kitchener area, the host committee suggested to us that... Read More

2020 has certainly presented many challenges and small businesses have been greatly affected.  Ballroom by Nick presents SHINE ON Quad Cities: a thrilling night of competitive dance starring some of the biggest influencers in the Quad Cities! Shine On Quad Cities takes place this Thursday Sep 17 from 6 – 10 p.m. at the Eldridge Community Center (400 S 16th Avenue Eldridge). The party starts at with the VIP Cocktail Party from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. with complimentary wine, beer, and heavy hors d’oeuvres catered by the Phoenix. Dress to impress and wear your best mask because there will be a Best... Read More