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EVENTS FOR MONDAY, JULY 12, 2010
  • Someone to Talk To (Short and Sweets Short Story Discussion Group) - The Short and Sweets Short Story Discussion Group at the Davenport Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., will have dessert and discuss "Someone to Talk To" by Deborah Eisenberg from 10-11 a.m. To register, call (563) 328-6833. FREE. MAP
    Monday, July 12, 2010
  • Live Lunch with Chris Darby - Have a Live Lunch with Chris Darby 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, July 12, 2010
  • Getting to Know the Mississippi River (grades K-5) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will present Getting to Know the Mississippi River for grades K-5 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. Call (563) 344-4175 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Monday, July 12, 2010
  • Anecdotal Evidence: Local Civil Rights History (Bernice Jones, Fr. Marvin Mottet) - The Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive, will host Anecdotal Evidence: Local Civil Rights History from 7-8:30 p.m. Bernice Jones, the first woman president of Davenport's NAACP, and Fr. Marvin Mottet, chaplain for Davenport's Catholic Interracial Council, will talk about their experiences. Call (563) 344-4175 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Monday, July 12, 2010
  • Going Underground with Groundwater with Professor H20 - Going Underground with Groundwater with Professor H20 will include hands-on science experiments for children at 2 p.m. at the Davenport Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St. Call (563) 326-7832 for details. FREE. MAP
    Monday, July 12, 2010
  • S.M.A.R.T. Bus - The Davenport Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., will host the S.M.A.R.T. Bus from 2:30-4:30 p.m. S.M.A.R.T. (Smart Minds Are Reading Thoroughly) is an all-ages program to increase environmental, recycling, and conservation literacy. Call (563) 326-7832 for details. FREE. MAP
    Monday, July 12, 2010
  • Auditions for Hard to Believe - Playcrafters Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline, will hold auditions for Hard to Believe, a musical by Timothy Stoller and Jonathan Turner, at 7 p.m. See the website for roles and descriptions. Bring at least 16 bars of music to sing. An accompanist will be provided (no taped music). Actors also will read from the script. Show dates are Sept 8-12 and 15-19. Call (309) 762-0330 or email for details. MAP
    Sunday, July 11, 2010 to Tuesday, July 13, 2010
  • Pocahontas (film) - The Davenport Library, 321 Main St., will show Pocahontas at 1 p.m. Free popcorn will be served. Call (563) 326-7832 for details. FREE. MAP
    Monday, July 12, 2010
  • Handwriting Analysis (Giles Weigant) - Graphologist Giles Weigant will give Handwriting Analysis from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron. Call (309) 523-3440 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Monday, July 12, 2010
  • Band du Jour - Band du Jour 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, July 12, 2010
  • Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Beloit Snappers - Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Beloit Snappers, 6 p.m. Saturday; 5 p.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. Monday, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S. Gaines St., Davenport. Call (563) 322-6348 for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 10, 2010; Sunday, July 11, 2010; Monday, July 12, 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,
  • Junior Theatre performance - Junior Theatre will perform at 10 a.m. at the Davenport Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St. Call (563) 326-7832 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Monday,
  • Hotel for Dogs (film) - The LeClaire Library, 323 Wisconsin St., will show Hotel for Dogs at 1:30 p.m. Call (563) 289-4242, ext. 4 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Monday, July 12, 2010
  • Make Your Profession Your Purpose and Your Passion (Sherry Kaufman Iaccarino) - The Quad City Chapter, International Association of Administrative Professionals will sponsor a seminar, Make Your Profession Your Purpose and Your Passion, from 5:30-8 p.m. in the banquet room, Centre Station, 1200 River Drive, Moline. Sherry Kaufman Iaccarino of Deere & Company will speak. There also will be hors d'oeuvres, door prizes, and vendors. Call (563) 888-7811 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Monday, July 12, 2010
  • Baby sign language workshop - A baby sign language workshop will be presented from 7-8:30 p.m. at Union Congregational Church, 1811 53rd St., Moline. Attendees will learn signs to communicate with pre-verbal babies. Cost is $29. Call (309) 764-1933 or email for details. MAP
    Monday, July 12, 2010
  • Reception for the Quad-Cities Taste of Elegance Competition - A reception for the Quad-Cities Taste of Elegance Competition will be held from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Isle of Capri Convention Center, 1777 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf. Tickets are $15. Proceeds will benefit the Junior Chef de Cuisine Association. Call (563) 441-4246 or (563) 349-6205 for details. MAP
    Monday, July 12, 2010
  • public meetings - A list of today's public meetings.
    Monday, July 12, 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
  • Quad City Botanical Center: Flamingo Follies - Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, will host the Flamingo Follies exhibit, with artistically altered lawn flamingos, through Aug. 6. 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
    Sunday, July 4, 2010 to Friday, August 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: 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
  • 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: 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,
  • Quad City Airport Gallery: Kottal and Casto - Oil paintings by Julia Kottal and ceramic sculptures by Andrew Casto are on 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
    Friday, July 9, 2010 to Sunday, August 29, 2010
  • Putnam Museum: Cruisin' the Fossil Freeway - Cruisin' the Fossil Freeway is on exhibit 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, students; $5 for ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and under. Call (563) 324-1933 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 3, 2010 to Sunday, September 26, 2010
  • Bettendorf Library: Journey: A Meditation on Slavery and St. Ambrose University - The Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive, will host the photography exhibit Journey: A Meditation on Slavery by Ann Hailey, and drawings by St. Ambrose University students. Civil Rights memorabilia also will be on exhibit. Hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Call (563) 344-4175 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Quad City Botanical Center: Hershbarger and Rivers - Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, will exhibit photographs by Megan Hershbarger and Ryan Rivers. 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
    Thursday, July 1, 2010 to Tuesday, August 31, 2010
  • Geneseo Library exhibits - On exhibit this month at the Geneseo Library, 218 S. State St., are Nancy Lund's birdhouse collection, Vanessa DeShane's antique cameras, and "Scare Up a Good Book"-themed art. Call (309) 944-6452 or email for details. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • MidCoast at the RiverCenter: Robert and Linda Scarth - Photography by Robert and Linda Scarth is on exhibit through Aug. 28 at MidCoast at the RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Call (309) 786-2430 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 3, 2010 to Saturday, August 28, 2010

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