The documentary
The River is Life will be shown at 8:30 p.m. at Riverside Park, 3300 5th Ave., Moline. Bring chairs or blankets. Call (309) 524-2425 for details.
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Friday, September 10, 2010
In the Garden with Eric Carle is on display through Sept. 26 at
Vander Veer Botanical Park and Conservatory, 215 W. Central Park Ave., Davenport. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission is $1; free for ages 16 and under and on Tuesdays. Call (563) 323-3298 for details.
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Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
Niabi Zoo, 13010 Niabi Zoo Road, Coal Valley, is home to more than 900 animals representing more than 150 species. The zoo also offers a playground, train and carousel rides, classes, gift shop, picnic areas, and concessions. Hours are 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $6; $5.50 for ages 62 and up, $5 for ages 3-17; free for members and ages 2 and under. Call (309) 799-5107 or
email for details.
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Wednesday, May 5, 2010 to Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Hubble 3D is now showing at the
Putnam Museum IMAX Theatre, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. The end date is tentative and has not been finalized. Call (563) 324-1933, check the
website, or
email for showtimes and ticket information.
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Friday, March 19, 2010 to Thursday, September 30, 2010
The Friends of the
River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, will hold a
book, bulb, and plant sale. Hours are 5-9 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Call (309) 523-3440 or
email for details.
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Thursday, September 9, 2010 to Saturday, September 11, 2010
A
canoe and kayak tour will begin at 6 p.m. at
Scott County Park, 18850 270th St., Eldridge. It will include water safety, instruction, and equipment (bring gear if you wish). Preregistration required; call (563) 328-3286 for details.
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Friday, September 10, 2010
The
Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, will exhibit photographs of Nahant Marsh by
Julie Malake and hand-painted silk by
Jean Johnson. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5; $4 for ages 60 and up; $3 for ages 5-12; $1 for ages 2-4. Call (309) 794-0991 or
email for details.
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010 to Sunday, November 14, 2010
The
Homestead Festival in Princeton, Ill., will include food, music, wagon rides, a 5K race, children's fair, contests, arts and crafts show, tours, a parade at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, flea market, car show, tugfest, basketball tournament, and more.
See the schedule online.
Thursday, September 9, 2010 to Sunday, September 12, 2010
The
Mississippi River Visitor Center, Locks and Dam 15, Rock Island, is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. except for Thanksgiving Day, from noon Christmas Eve day through Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. The center is on the west end of Arsenal Island near the Government Bridge between Davenport and Rock Island. Watch towboats pass through the locks. Displays explain the process, and park rangers are available to answer questions. During the winter American bald eagles can be seen. Call (309) 794-5338 or
email for details.
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Thursday, December 24, 2009 to Friday, December 24, 2010
A
Native Ways program will be offered from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the
Wapsi River Environmental Education Center, 31555 52nd Ave., Dixon. See how the Native Americans lived by learning how to track animals, make pottery, weave rope, start a fire, and build a model wickiup. Bring lunch or food to prepare on an open fire. Call (563) 328-3286 to register.
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
Two Rivers YMCA, 2040 53rd St., Moline, will host
Operation: Military Kids from 1:30-5:30 p.m. Children through grade 6 from Quad-Cities area military families are invited to participate in swimming, games, snacks, and crafts. Registration is required by the Friday eight days before each session. Call (309) 797-3945.
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Saturday, September 11, 2010; Saturday, November 13, 2010
The
VIVA! Quad Cities Fiesta will be held from noon-11 p.m. at Bass Street Landing, 1602 River Drive, Moline. It will include music, entertainment, vendors, and food. Bring chairs. Admission is $5; free for ages 11 and under. The
5K run/walk will begin at 7:30 a.m.
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
A
star party will begin at dusk at the
Monsignor Sebastian G. Menke Observatory, Wapsi River Environmental Education Center, 31555 52nd Ave., Dixon. Call (563) 333-6141 for details, or on the day of the event to find out if the weather will permit viewing.
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
Next Level Fitness, 3102 29th St., Moline, will hold a
Luau Fun Day fundraiser from noon-6 p.m. It will include games, pool access, fitness demos, vendors, tattoos, face-painting, raffles, and door prizes. Admission is $5; $15 per family (two adults, up to three kids). Call (309) 797-4810 for details.
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
Unity Church of Christianity, 5102 47th Ave., Moline, will hold a
sound circle at 1 p.m. Bring any instrument such as voice, drum, wind, woods, strings, bells, or singing bowls to help create a vibration of joy, peace, and love. Call ((309) 762-1066 for details.
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
David Kirby will talk about his book
Animal Factory: The Looming Threat of Industrial Pig, Dairy and Poultry Farms to Humans and the Environment from 7-9 p.m. at the
Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. Call (563) 321-7458 or
email for details.
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
The 18th annual
East End Neighborhood Fair will go on rain or shine from noon-5 p.m. at
St. John's Lutheran Church, 4501 7th Ave., Rock Island. Activities will include a petting zoo, magician, jugglers, electric car display, bounce house, music, games, food, a plant exchange, and information from community agencies.
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
The
Putnam Explorers' Club, a science club for kids in grades 2-6, will meet from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the
Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. There will be a different topic each month, with hands-on experiments, activities, games, and live animals. This month's program will be
Trashology. Discover the value of trash through games, art, and activities. Cost is $9; $6 for members. Call (563) 324-1054, ext. 242 to register by the Friday before.
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Sunday, September 12, 2010
The Quad City Audubon Society's Tim Murphy will conduct a
guided bird hike from 8-11 a.m. at the
Nahant Marsh Education Center, 4220 Wapello Ave., Davenport. Dress for the weather; long pants and sneakers or boots are highly recommended. Cost is $5. Call (563) 323-5196 or
email for details.
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Sunday, September 12, 2010
DoggySTYLE, a haircut and style-athon for people and pets, will be held from 1-6 p.m. at
La James International College, 5205 N. Brady St., Davenport. Dean Banowetz, master stylist for
American Idol, will host. Food and soft drinks will be served, and there also will be a silent auction. Costs for services vary. Proceeds will benefit
Brown Dog Foundation. Call (309) 751-8815 or
email for details.
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Sunday, September 12, 2010
The
Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, will host an
artists' meet-and-greet for the Malake and Johnson exhibit from 2-4 p.m. Ms. Malake will present
Learn About Nahant Marsh. Admission is $5; $4 for ages 60 and up; $3 for ages 5-12; $1 for ages 2-4. Call (309) 794-0991 or
email for details.
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Sunday, September 12, 2010
St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2502 29th Ave., Rock Island, will hold the annual
Fall Family Festival from noon-4 p.m. There will be music , food, bingo, kids' games, inflatables, information tables, and a health fair. Call (309) 793-7373 for details.
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Sunday, September 12, 2010
The
Bettendorf Parks and Recreation Foundation's
golf cart tours of Bettendorf's Recreation Trail will be held at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The tour will be about an hour and a half long. It will run from Palmer Hills Golf Course to Devil's Glen Park and back, with stops at points of interest. Participants may drive the carts, or operators will be provided. Beverages will be furnished. Parking is at Palmer Hills Golf Course parking lot (2999 Middle Road). Reservations are required. Registration deadline is 4 p.m. Sept. 10. Call (563) 344-4113. Rain date is Sept. 14.
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Monday, September 13, 2010
Main Street Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., 700 block of 15th Avenue, East Moline. Call (563) 940-7029 or
email for details.
Map Free.
Every Thursday
Dudz 2 Divas, 6pm-9pm, Take Action Wellness & Fitness, 901 E. Kimberly Rd Suite #5, Davenport. $5.00. An evening of inspiration and transformations. Light snacks, spirits, music, chocolate sampling, posture tips, reflexology, chair massage, purses, clothing, reshaping garments, fitness, wealth and wellness tips, candles and aromatherapy, jewelry, fashion, makeup, and more. If you're a vendor and would like to participate in the Dudz to Divas Party, please contact us. Call 563-445-6640 for details.
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
The
Citizens to Preserve Black Hawk Park Foundation will host an
evening campfire and bluegrass music at 6 p.m. at the Singing Bird Nature Center fire circle,
Black Hawk State Historic Site, 1510 46th Ave., Rock Island. Bring chairs and food to cook over the open fire. S'mores provided. Rain location is the nature center. Call (309) 788-9536 for details.
Map Free.
Friday, September 17, 2010
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