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EVENTS FOR MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2010
  • Eclipse party - The Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave., will have an Eclipse party from 3-4 p.m. It will celebrate the opening of the third movie in the Twilight series, based on the books by Stephenie Meyer. Call (563) 285-4794 for details. MAP
    Monday, June 28, 2010
  • Princess and the Frog (film) - The Davenport Library, 321 Main St., will show The Princess and the Frog at 1 p.m. Free popcorn will be served. Call (563) 326-7832 for details. FREE. MAP
    Monday, June 28, 2010
  • Coupe DeVille - Coupe DeVille will play from 7-8:30 p.m. at Stephens Square, 6th Ave. and 18th St., Moline. Bring chairs or blankets. Sandwiches, desserts, and beverages will be available from 5-7 p.m. Call (309) 797-0789 for details. FREE. MAP
    Monday, June 28, 2010
  • Play shuffleboard - Play shuffleboard at 2:15 p.m. at the Center for Active Seniors, Inc., 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport. Cost is $3; $2 for members. Call (563) 386-7477 or email for details. MAP
    Every Monday,
  • Be a Water Hero (Steve Vacek) - Steve Vacek from the Army Corp of Engineers will present Be a Water Hero at 2 p.m. at the Buffalo Library, 329 Dodge St. Learn what to do when someone is drowning and other swimming safety tips. Call (563) 381-1797 for details. FREE. MAP
    Monday, June 28, 2010
  • True Blue Monday with Randy Arcenas - Have a True Blue Monday with Randy Arcenas from noon-1 p.m. at Mojo's Cafe, River Music Experience, 131 Main St., Davenport. Donations will be accepted to support educational programming at RME. Call (563) 326-1555 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Monday, June 28, 2010; Monday, July 19, 2010; Monday, July 26, 2010
  • Eclipse party - The Davenport Library, 321 Main St., will host an Eclipse party from 5:30-7:30 p.m. It will celebrate the opening of the third movie in the Twilight series, based on the books by Stephenie Meyer, and include crafts and contests. Call (563) 326-7832 for details. FREE. MAP
    Monday, June 28, 2010
  • Build a Sandy Beach with Professor H20 - Build a Sandy Beach with Professor H20 will include activities for children at 2 p.m. at the Davenport Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St. Call (563) 326-7832 for details. FREE. MAP
    Monday, June 28, 2010
  • Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp (DePriest Puppets) - The DePriest Puppets will perform Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp at 2 p.m. at the Rock Island Library, 401 19th St. Call (309) 732-7360 for details. FREE. MAP
    Monday, June 28, 2010
  • Eclipse party (ages 12-19) - The East Moline Library, 740 16th St., will throw an Eclipse party for ages 12-19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to celebrate the opening of the third movie in the Twilight series, based on the books by Stephenie Meyer. It will include playing Twilight Scene It?, snacks, games, and prizes. Call (309) 755-9614 for details. FREE. MAP
    Monday, June 28, 2010
  • Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (book discussion) - The Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave., will host a discussion of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows at 6:30 p.m. Call (563) 285-4794 for details. FREE. MAP
    Monday, June 28, 2010
  • Fang Island and Paleface - Fang Island and Paleface will play at 7 p.m. at 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Tickets are $7. Call (309) 786-1122 for details. MAP
    Monday, June 28, 2010
  • Heat Safety - Cherie Emmick will present Heat Safety at 1 p.m. at Senior Star at Elmore Place, 4500 Elmore Ave., Davenport. Topics will include hydration, outdoor precautions, indoor advice, at-risk groups, and pets. It is part of the Wisdom and Wellness summer series. Call (563) 359-0100 to RSVP by June 25. FREE. MAP
    Monday, June 28, 2010
  • American Pickers Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz will visit - American Pickers Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz will visit the Iowa Machine Shed, 7250 Northwest Boulevard, Davenport, at 6 p.m. They will sign autographs and answer questions, and screen the new episode of their American Pickers TV show which was filmed at Machine Shed warehouses. Call (563) 391-2427 for details. FREE. MAP
    Monday, June 28, 2010
  • public meetings - A list of today's public meetings.
    Monday, June 28, 2010
  • CONTINUING EVENTS
  • Mississippi River Visitor Center - 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. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, December 24, 2009 to Friday, December 24, 2010
  • IMAX Theatre: Hubble 3D - 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. MAP
    Friday, March 19, 2010 to Thursday, September 30, 2010
  • Family Museum: Prehistoric Playground - The Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, will host the Prehistoric Playground exhibit of animatronic dinosaurs and a variety of activities. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $6; $4 for ages 60 and up, active military personnel, spouse, and children residing in the household; free for ages 1 and under. Call (563) 344-4106 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, May 22, 2010 to Sunday, September 5, 2010
  • Geneseo Library exhibits - On exhibit this month at the Geneseo Library, 218 S. State St., are Gayle Rein's Mary Hoyer doll (circa 1950) with handmade clothes and paper dolls, garden-themed items by the Geneseo Garden Club, and summer reading program "Scare up a Good Book" artwork. Call (309) 944-6452 or email for details. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Quad City Botanical Center: Talbot and Whitmore - Abstract floral photography by Belinda Talbot and orchid watercolors by Marcia Whitmore are on exhibit at the Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island. 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. MAP
    Monday, May 3, 2010 to Wednesday, June 30, 2010
  • Rock Island Library: Bina Mapflies - The Bina Mapflies exhibit of works by Delores De Wilde Bina is at the Rock Island Library, 401 19th St., from May 3-June 30. Call (309) 732-7323 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Quad City Airport Gallery: Pioneers of Quad City Aviation: From Franing Field to the Quad City International Airport - Pioneers of Quad City Aviation: From Franing Field to the Quad City International Airport is the exhibit at the Quad City International Airport Gallery, 2200 69th Ave., Moline. Art @ the Airport is a satellite gallery of Quad City Arts. The airport offers one hour of free parking. Call (309) 793-1213 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Wednesday, May 12, 2010 to Wednesday, June 30, 2010
  • IMAX Theatre: Shrek Forever After 3D - Shrek Forever After 3D is now showing at the Putnam Museum IMAX Theatre, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. Call (563) 324-1933, check the website, or email for showtimes and ticket information. MAP
    Friday, May 21, 2010 to Thursday, July 15, 2010
  • Niabi Zoo - 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. MAP
    Wednesday, May 5, 2010 to Wednesday, November 24, 2010
  • Bettendorf Library: Davenport's Civil Rights Movement: 1945-1974 - Davenport's Civil Rights Movement: 1945-1974 is on exhibit June 4-July 31 at the Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. Library hours are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Call (563) 333-6241 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Whitewater Junction Family Aquatic Center - Whitewater Junction Family Aquatic Center at Longview Park, 1601 Longview Drive, Rock Island, is a zero-depth to 9-foot-deep pool featuring four waterslides and a tot slide. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and holidays. Daily admission is $7; ages 2 and under free with paid adult. See the website for special events and coupons, or call (309) 732-7437. MAP
    Saturday, May 29, 2010 to Monday, September 6, 2010
  • Splash Landing Family Aquatic Center - Splash Landing Family Aquatic Center, 2220 23rd St., Bettendorf, is open from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. The main pool area includes a zero-depth entry with water geysers, kiddie boat slide, flue and speed slide, drop slide, and a diving board. The Toddler Pool area (for ages 6 and under with supervisor age 18 and up) has a slide, sprays, and a sand play area. Both pools are heated. Visitors may bring a chair or lounge. Concessions available. Costs of admission and passes vary; see the website for rates. Call (563) 344-4124 for details. MAP
    Monday, May 31, 2010 to Sunday, August 15, 2010
  • Riverside Aquatic Center - Riverside Aquatic Center, 3300 5th Ave., Moline, features a zero-depth pool, heated water, sand volleyball courts, a water playground, and slides. Hours are noon-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday; noon-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. See the website for admission and details, or call (309) 797-0788. MAP
    Saturday, May 29, 2010 to Sunday, August 15, 2010
  • Windmill Cultural Center: Anni's Story - Anni's Story, about the Danish immigrant experience of Anni Larsen Johnson, is on exhibit at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Ave., Fulton. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Call (815) 589-3160 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Wednesday, June 2, 2010 to Wednesday, June 30, 2010
  • MidCoast Fine Arts Gallery: Trent Foltz - Photography by Trent Foltz is on exhibit at the MidCoast Fine Arts Gallery at the Mississippi Valley Welcome Center, 900 Eagle Ridge Court, LeClaire. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Call (563) 322-3911, ext. 120 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, June 5, 2010 to Friday, August 6, 2010
  • MidCoast at the i wireless: Carol Boerckel - Watercolors by Carol Boerckel are on exhibit at MidCoast at the i wireless Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline. Call (309) 786-2430 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, June 5, 2010 to Friday, July 30, 2010
  • MidCoast at Centre Station: David Genac and Twin Rivers Photography - Photography by David Genac and Twin Rivers Photography is on exhibit at MidCoast at Centre Station, 1200 River Drive, Moline. Hours are 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Call (309) 786-2430 for details. MAP
    Saturday, June 5, 2010 to Friday, July 30, 2010
  • Putnam Museum: Take Flight: Aviation, Up Close and Personal - The exhibit Take Flight: Aviation, Up Close and Personal is at the Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $7; $6 for ages 60 and up, military, and students; $5 for ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and under. Call (563) 324-1933 or email for details. MAP
    Friday, June 18, 2010 to Monday, September 6, 2010
  • IMAX Theatre: How to Train Your Dragon 3D - How to Train Your Dragon 3D is now showing at the Putnam Museum IMAX Theatre, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. Call (563) 324-1933, check the website, or email for showtimes and ticket information. MAP
    Friday, June 18, 2010 to Thursday, July 15, 2010
  • IMAX Theatre: Legends of Flight 3D - Legends of Flight 3D is now showing at the Putnam Museum IMAX Theatre, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. Call (563) 324-1933, check the website, or email for showtimes and ticket information. MAP
    Friday, June 18, 2010 to Sunday, October 17, 2010
  • Moline Library: A Splash Back in History - A Splash Back in History is on exhibit through July 31 at the Moline Library, 3210 41st St. It illustrates the history of the Deere-Wiman House swimming pool through photographs and artifacts. Library hours are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Call (309) 524-2470 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,