Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Thursdays; receive one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Ebikes: Behind the Spokes
learn if you can convert your bike to an ebike? and how far you can go on a charge; learn all the nuts and bolts of ebikes; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Ebikes: Behind the Spokes. Venue: Healthy Habits.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Healthy Habits.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Haunted History of Scott and Rock Island Counties
uncover local secrets with Peg Rounds of Whispering Souls Paranormal Investigations; Peg brings the history of Scott and Rock Island Counties together with the paranormal through her research and experiences; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Haunted History of Scott and Rock Island Counties. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. PaCE Workshop: Genealogy Group
to celebrate Community College Month in April, Black Hawk College Professional and Continuing Education is offering a variety of free workshops and discounted programs; for information and to register, call 309-796-8223.
Event Title: PaCE Workshop: Genealogy Group. Venue: Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Small Business Class Powered by the SBA: Where to Find Your Customers and How to Talk to Them
unlock your potential and step into a free class that's all about discovering your customer base; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Small Business Class Powered by the SBA: Where to Find Your Customers and How to Talk to Them. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Their Legacy, My Journey: Finding Purpose in a New Beginning After the Loss of a Loved One
Jill Finn invites you to reflect on the unique legacies of those we’ve lost, and how their stories and memories can serve as a guiding force in our own journeys toward healing and self-discovery; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Their Legacy, My Journey: Finding Purpose in a New Beginning After the Loss of a Loved One. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society: So Many Newspapers, So Little Time
virtual program; learn tips about both how and where to search; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society: So Many Newspapers, So Little Time. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Nutrition & Wellness Series: Healthy Behaviors for a Healthy Immune System
presented in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Office; learn the steps you need to take to build a strong immune system, such as maintaining a healthy balance of nutrient-rich foods, adequate sleep, physical activity, and managed stress; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Nutrition & Wellness Series: Healthy Behaviors for a Healthy Immune System. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Taking a Trip Along the Transcontinental Railroad and a Tribute to the Chinese Rail Workers Who Made It Possible
explore the rich history of railroads in the USA with a 3,000-mile journey from the Atlantic to the Pacific, covering four time zones and twelve states; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Taking a Trip Along the Transcontinental Railroad and a Tribute to the Chinese Rail Workers Who Made It Possible. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. NAMI - In Our Own Voice
receive a personal perspective of mental health conditions, as leaders with lived experience talk openly about what it’s like to have a mental health condition; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: NAMI - In Our Own Voice. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. PaCE Workshop: Community Guitar
to celebrate Community College Month in April, Black Hawk College Professional and Continuing Education is offering a variety of free workshops and discounted programs; for information and to register, call 309-796-8223.
Event Title: PaCE Workshop: Community Guitar. Venue: Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Small Business Development Center
the SBDC at Western Illinois University Quad Cities empowers startups and established businesses with expert consulting, essential training, and valuable resources; small businesses are the backbone of our communities, driving innovation, creating jobs, and fostering local prosperity; visit our table for resources and personalized guidance on launching and expanding your venture; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Small Business Development Center. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Thursdays; receive one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Introduction to Spanish
join Catalina for some basics in speaking Spanish; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Introduction to Spanish. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Monday, May 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Works Cited
discuss scholarly topics and current events in a comfortable coffee shop atmosphere; tonight's topic: Durham, E. (2024). On Vitality: Chemical Possibilities and Politics of Life Force, Ease, and Everyday Life. Anthropological Quarterly, 97(4), 675–700; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Works Cited. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Monday, May 12, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. God's Presence All Around Us
led by Sr. Kathleen Sadler, OSF; learn to hear God’s voice, see the sacredness in all things and connect deeply with God; $40; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: God's Presence All Around Us. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit www.chmiowa.org. 1917-1918: World War I and the Birth of the Modern Army
this lecture series is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the creation of the United States Army in 1775; all talks in this series are presented by the staff of Army Sustainment Command's History Office, based on the Rock Island Arsenal; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: 1917-1918: World War I and the Birth of the Modern Army. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Army and a World at War
presentation in the Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: 250 Years of the US Army; all talks in this series are presented by a member of Army Sustainment Command's Office of the Historian, based on the Arsenal; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Army and a World at War. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Community Connections: Demystifying AI with Atticus Garrison
Atticus Garrison, a Reference and Instruction Librarian at Black Hawk College, follows AI developments as part of his job, where he talks to students and college staff about AI developments in higher education; he joins us to provide a clear understanding of AI and its potential positive uses, as well as the technology's possible malicious applications; bring your questions about how this rapidly changing landscape; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Community Connections: Demystifying AI with Atticus Garrison. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Nutrition & Wellness Series: Healthy Behaviors for a Healthy Immune System
presented in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Office; learn the steps you need to take to build a strong immune system, such as maintaining a healthy balance of nutrient-rich foods, adequate sleep, physical activity, and managed stress; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Nutrition & Wellness Series: Healthy Behaviors for a Healthy Immune System. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Thursdays; receive one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Wrestling with the Prophets: Essays on Creation Spirituality and Everyday Life
led by Rev. Matthew Fox, PhD; engaging in a lively mythical debate with some of history's greatest mystics, philosophers and prophets, Fox speaks out for a spiritual awakening and a movement toward an authentic connection with the Divine; $20; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Wrestling with the Prophets: Essays on Creation Spirituality and Everyday Life. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit www.chmiowa.org. Anything for the Cause
featuring Civil Rights activists Mr. MacArthur Cotton and Dr. Frank Smith, Jr.; this program aims to foster intergenerational dialogue, inspire community engagement, and celebrate the ongoing pursuit of social justice; with a special appearance by filmmaker Joy Shannon and a screening of her award-winning short film "Rock Island Prison 1864"; free and open to the public; for information, contact Dorothy Cotton at 309-721-5277 or Glenda Guster at 563-726-9226.
Event Title: Anything for the Cause. Venue: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.
Friday, May 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.
Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Thursdays; receive one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Downtown Library Community Planning Session
help us plan for future improvements at the Rock Island Downtown Library by participating in a public planning session with Cordogan Clark architects and building planners; the firm is developing a master plan for interior and exterior spaces at the library, and your input will be very helpful; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Downtown Library Community Planning Session. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Retirement University: Social Security and Medicare
a presentation of SOFA (the Society for Financial Awareness): Social Security and Medicare; topics covered will include filing strategies, factors to consider when producing income, discovering how Medicare works and how it'll be affected during retirement, and learning how to navigate differences between both; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Retirement University: Social Security and Medicare. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Mental Health Spotlight: Anxiety
in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, join us as a certified therapist from the Vera French Mental Health Center shines a light on anxiety; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Mental Health Spotlight: Anxiety. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. QCMade: Miss Effie's Country Flowers
an off-site tour at 27387 130th Ave, Donahue, IA 52746; in 2002, Miss Effie's was the first you-pick flower farm in Iowa, and 24 years later, they are still an agritourism site and rental venue, as well as a space to find peace and magic; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QCMade: Miss Effie's Country Flowers. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Inside Pitch: Minor League Baseball in the Quad Cities
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; Quad Cities River Bandits' owner Dave Heller will discuss the history of Minor League baseball in the Quad Cities, the Kansas City Royals, and the future Major League stars currently or recently in the Quad Cities; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: The Inside Pitch: Minor League Baseball in the Quad Cities. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Thursdays; receive one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. U.S.-Indigenous Treaties at Prairie du Chien, 1825-1830
historian Joshua Wachuta will discuss the Treaties of Prairie du Chien signed in 1825, 1829, and 1830 between the United States and delegates of the Dakota, Ho-Chunk, Iowa, Otoe, Missouria, Omaha, Sauk, Meskwaki, Menominee, Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi Nations; these nation-to-nation treaties have had long-lasting consequences for the relationships between Indigenous people, American settlers, and the landscape of the
Upper Mississippi River valley; for information, call 563-873-3491 ext. 101.
Event Title: U.S.-Indigenous Treaties at Prairie du Chien, 1825-1830. Venue: Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Effigy Mounds National Monument.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. Modern Production Practices in Agriculture
presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; 2024 Iowa Soybean Association "Innovator in Production Research" award winner Robb Ewoldt discusses modern agriculture and shares a brief history of the Ewoldt Farm and their innovative farming practices.; take a short tour of the family farm and enjoy a Q & A on how conservation and sustainability is applied locally; short walk with some uneven terrain; meet at: Ewold Farm - 10386 130th St in Davenport, IA; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Modern Production Practices in Agriculture. Venue: River Action.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Retirement University: Investments & Taxes
a presentation of SOFA (the Society for Financial Awareness): Social Security and Medicare; topics covered will include creating a tax plan, understanding the different types of investments, determining when to utilize different investments in retirement, and learning how taxes affect current investments, retirement, income and other areas of retirement; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Retirement University: Investments & Taxes. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Lock & Dam for Kids!
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; led by Anthony Heddlesten, Civil Engineer, USACE; geared toward the younger audience, children and their parents will learn about the purpose of a lock and dam, its functions, and how our navigation system works from dredging to operations to environmental restoration; participants will have a chance to experience locking through a dam (navigation queue permitting) during this exciting and informative journey; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Lock & Dam for Kids! Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Tenant Know Your Rights Series
Prairie State Legal Services, Iowa Legal Aid, the QC Interfaith Tenant Alliance, and Americorps invite you to join us for part one of our three-part series; this first session will be dedicated to educating tenants from Illinois and Iowa about their landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities, understanding the definition of a lease, recognizing what constitutes retaliation, and learning how to report it; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Tenant Know Your Rights Series. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. A Backstage Tour of America's Best Minor League Ballpark
presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; River Bandits' owner Dave Heller will give you a guided tour of Modern Woodmen Park, including the players' clubhouses, coaches' offices, batting cage, trainer's room, and other spaces fans are not normally allowed, along with the suites, rides, and other amenities that make Modern Wooden Park America's best Minor League ballpark; there will be stairs; meet at: Just outside of the suite level entrance of the Modern Woodman Park Ballpark; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: A Backstage Tour of America's Best Minor League Ballpark. Venue: River Action.
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Paddle to the Amazon
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; led by Dana Starkell, Adventurer & World Record Holder; at age 19, Dana and his father paddled a canoe from central Canada to the mouth of the Amazon River in Brazil; the Mississippi River was a memorable part of this 2-year Guinness World Record Breaking trip. ; listen as Dana shares entertaining stories from their adventure, giving a unique perspective of life on the river; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Paddle to the Amazon. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Getting Into Genealogy: Ancestry.com
spend an hour this afternoon at the downtown library's Community Room and learn how you can use the awesome resources freely available for learning about your family and its history; today we will feature the world of Ancestry.com, how to get started and how to find even more using this marvelous database; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Getting Into Genealogy: Ancestry.com. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
learn about the impact of Alzheimer's; the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia; stages and risk factors; current research and treatments available for some symptoms; and Alzheimer's Association resources; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Thursdays; receive one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Invasive Species Removal at Amowa Forest Preserve
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; led by Andrew Layer, Programs Manager, Living Lands & Waters; put on your pants and close-toed shoes for this Riverine Walk and hear about the history of Living Lands & Waters and learn about the importance of keeping tabs on invasive species in our community; if you'd like to stay for the 'pull' tools, safety glasses, water, sunscreen, bug spray, and music will be provided; meet at: Amowa Forest Preserve parking lot in East Moline, IL on IL-5 Frontage Rd; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Invasive Species Removal at Amowa Forest Preserve. Venue: River Action.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Retirement University: Estate Planning, Long-Term Care, & Legacy Planning
a presentation of SOFA (the Society for Financial Awareness): Social Security and Medicare; topics covered will include estate planning misconceptions, phases of estate planning, factors to consider when estate planning, estate and LTC eroding factors, and Retirement U recap; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Retirement University: Estate Planning, Long-Term Care, & Legacy Planning. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Paddle to the Amazon
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; led by Dana Starkell, Adventurer & World Record Holder; at age 19, Dana and his father paddled a canoe from central Canada to the mouth of the Amazon River in Brazil; the Mississippi River was a memorable part of this 2-year Guinness World Record Breaking trip. ; listen as Dana shares entertaining stories from their adventure, giving a unique perspective of life on the river; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Paddle to the Amazon. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Business Workshop: Customer Discovery
learn how to identify your potential customers and what tools are available to help you do this; after the workshop, there will be time for questions and coaching; please feel free to bring a sack lunch; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Business Workshop: Customer Discovery. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Invasive Species Removal at Amowa Forest Preserve
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; led by Andrew Layer, Programs Manager, Living Lands & Waters; put on your pants and close-toed shoes for this Riverine Walk and hear about the history of Living Lands & Waters and learn about the importance of keeping tabs on invasive species in our community; if you'd like to stay for the 'pull' tools, safety glasses, water, sunscreen, bug spray, and music will be provided; meet at: Amowa Forest Preserve parking lot in East Moline, IL on IL-5 Frontage Rd; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Invasive Species Removal at Amowa Forest Preserve. Venue: River Action.
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society: IGS Irish Interest Group and Intro to Irish Resources
Theresa Liewer is a volunteer with the Iowa Genealogical Society where, among other things, she moderates the monthly Irish Special Interest Group meetings on Zoom; she’s spent years researching Irish records and delights in sharing what she’s learned; for this class, she’ll start with where to search with American records for clues to your family’s Irish origins; then she’ll introduce you to the wonderful and for the most part free, online Irish resources for researching church records, census records, civil records of births, deaths, and marriages, detailed maps, tax records, and more; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society: IGS Irish Interest Group and Intro to Irish Resources. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Introduction to Spanish
join Catalina for some basics in speaking Spanish; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Introduction to Spanish. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Monday, June 9, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Wapsi Presents: Metamorphosis
join a Wapsi River Naturalist to explore how animals can level up in nature through metamorphosis and climb the food chain; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Wapsi Presents: Metamorphosis. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Monday, June 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Raptors Along the River
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; led by Dave Murcia, Director, Wapsi River Environmental Education Center; see a live raptor up close and personal as you learn from a Scott County Conservation Naturalist as he discusses birds of prey found in Quad Cities habitats; hear about the local ecology and the impact humans have on these amazing flying predators; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Raptors Along the River. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. A Pilgrimage with St. Teresa of Avila: A Spiritual Day of Renewal
led by Michele Petersen, PhD; spend a day with Teresa of Avila; $40; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: A Pilgrimage with St. Teresa of Avila: A Spiritual Day of Renewal. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit www.chmiowa.org. The Interwar: Downsizing & Celebration of the Army
presentation in the Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: 250 Years of the US Army; all talks in this series are presented by a member of Army Sustainment Command's Office of the Historian, based on the Arsenal; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Interwar: Downsizing & Celebration of the Army. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Cradle of Iowa
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; led by Gates Thomas, Professor, Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA
Walk and trace the history of Davenport’s East End, from the BlackHawk Treaty, to the First Bridge across the Mississippi, to the industrial engine of the 20th century and beyond; about 1,000 steps; meet at: Far west end (rear) of the Davenport Bittner YMCA parking lot; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: The Cradle of Iowa. Venue: River Action.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Raptors Along the River
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; led by Dave Murcia, Director, Wapsi River Environmental Education Center; see a live raptor up close and personal as you learn from a Scott County Conservation Naturalist as he discusses birds of prey found in Quad Cities habitats; hear about the local ecology and the impact humans have on these amazing flying predators; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Raptors Along the River. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Thursdays; receive one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Deepening Connection through Nature-Forest Therapy
led by Emelia Sautter; this is a trauma-informed practice that ANYONE can do and practice-in your backyard to your favorite park; $40; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Deepening Connection through Nature-Forest Therapy. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Friday, June 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit www.chmiowa.org. The Cradle of Iowa
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; led by Gates Thomas, Professor, Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA
Walk and trace the history of Davenport’s East End, from the BlackHawk Treaty, to the First Bridge across the Mississippi, to the industrial engine of the 20th century and beyond; about 1,000 steps; meet at: Far west end (rear) of the Davenport Bittner YMCA parking lot; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: The Cradle of Iowa. Venue: River Action.
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Transforming Our Understanding of Connection with Love
led by Dennis Eastin; explore the power of love in the connections that surround us all; this includes all the parts that make us up-with the realization of just how connected we all are; $40; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Transforming Our Understanding of Connection with Love. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit www.chmiowa.org. RiverCurrents Tour
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; led by Ben Schwind, Education Manager at Common Chord; a history of American Roots Music up and down the Mississippi River; we'll discuss jazz, blues, gospel, rock & roll, and country and its origins in towns along the river; this presentation will feature live performances along with recorded examples of some of the legends of American music; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: RiverCurrents Tour. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Pause and Refresh
led by Patricia A. Shea, PhD; take this time to slow down, rest, read and reflect; $40; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Pause and Refresh. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit www.chmiowa.org. Land Development & Housing Styles of McClellan Heights Post the Civil War
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; led by Matt Johnston, Local McClellan Heights Resident & Historian Hobbyist; bring your walking shoes and interest in local history for a tour of McClellan Heights; learn about its post Civil War use, land ownership, the housing development, and some of the architectural styles of homes in the first addition; about 1,000 steps; meet at: Lindsay Park - East of the old fire station by the water fountain and bench near the playground, and park along 11th St. in the Village of East Davenport; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Land Development & Housing Styles of McClellan Heights Post the Civil War. Venue: River Action.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. RiverCurrents Tour
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; led by Ben Schwind, Education Manager at Common Chord; a history of American Roots Music up and down the Mississippi River; we'll discuss jazz, blues, gospel, rock & roll, and country and its origins in towns along the river; this presentation will feature live performances along with recorded examples of some of the legends of American music; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: RiverCurrents Tour. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, June 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Thursdays; receive one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, June 19, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Land Development & Housing Styles of McClellan Heights Post the Civil War
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; led by Matt Johnston, Local McClellan Heights Resident & Historian Hobbyist; bring your walking shoes and interest in local history for a tour of McClellan Heights; learn about its post Civil War use, land ownership, the housing development, and some of the architectural styles of homes in the first addition; about 1,000 steps; meet at: Lindsay Park - East of the old fire station by the water fountain and bench near the playground, and park along 11th St. in the Village of East Davenport; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Land Development & Housing Styles of McClellan Heights Post the Civil War. Venue: River Action.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Summer Solstice: Finding Your Own Sun
led by Kathleen Collins; get deeper in touch with your own spirit-the sun within your soul; $40; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Summer Solstice: Finding Your Own Sun. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit www.chmiowa.org. Works Cited
discuss scholarly topics and current events in a comfortable coffee shop atmosphere; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Works Cited. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Upper Mississippi River Fish & Wildlife
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; led by John Duyvejonck, US Fish & Wildlife Biologist, Retired; this presentation will cover a wide variety of topics relative to the Upper Mississippi River including: Wildlife, Navigation, Invasive species, Water Quality Issues, River Management, Recreation, etc.; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Upper Mississippi River Fish & Wildlife. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Always Bring Flowers
led by Deb Monroe; encourage your creativity with a hands-on, make-and-take flower arranging class; $40; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Always Bring Flowers. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit www.chmiowa.org. Finding Moline's Founders
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; led by Kirk Marske, Moline Centre Program Manager at Renew Moline; explore Moline’s earliest history, starting in the city’s original commercial district on 3rd Avenue (now River Drive) and learn why the heart of the downtown commercial district moved to 5th Avenue in the early 1900’s; along the way you will experience the history of the city’s oldest commercial buildings and learn about their connection to Moline’s founders - David B. Sears, John Deere, Porter Skinner, and Daniel and Stillman Wheelock, and others; participants may also access additional historical information via an app (eAtlas Adventures) including historic street views, photos of bygone buildings, and more; about 1 mile of flat terrain; meet at: Skinner Block Courtyard - 1520 River Drive in Moline, IL by River House Bar & Grill and Dead Poet's Espresso; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Finding Moline's Founders. Venue: River Action.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Upper Mississippi River Fish & Wildlife
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; led by John Duyvejonck, US Fish & Wildlife Biologist, Retired; this presentation will cover a wide variety of topics relative to the Upper Mississippi River including: Wildlife, Navigation, Invasive species, Water Quality Issues, River Management, Recreation, etc.; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Upper Mississippi River Fish & Wildlife. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Thursdays; receive one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Midlife Spirituality
led by Jenny Chadima; for women seeking peace, contentment and a deeper connection with God/Self; $175; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Midlife Spirituality. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Friday, June 27, 2025, 4:00 PM – Sunday, June 29, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit www.chmiowa.org. Finding Moline's Founders
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; led by Kirk Marske, Moline Centre Program Manager at Renew Moline; explore Moline’s earliest history, starting in the city’s original commercial district on 3rd Avenue (now River Drive) and learn why the heart of the downtown commercial district moved to 5th Avenue in the early 1900’s; along the way you will experience the history of the city’s oldest commercial buildings and learn about their connection to Moline’s founders - David B. Sears, John Deere, Porter Skinner, and Daniel and Stillman Wheelock, and others; participants may also access additional historical information via an app (eAtlas Adventures) including historic street views, photos of bygone buildings, and more; about 1 mile of flat terrain; meet at: Skinner Block Courtyard - 1520 River Drive in Moline, IL by River House Bar & Grill and Dead Poet's Espresso; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Finding Moline's Founders. Venue: River Action.
Saturday, June 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Thursdays; receive one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, July 3, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. WEDG & Our Mississippi River
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; led by Kathy Wine, Executive Director, River Action; the goal of WEDG (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) is to create the best possible waterfront through resilience, ecology, and access; take a cruise, explore, and discuss how the Quad Cities is applying these guidelines and standards to our Mississippi riverfront; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: WEDG & Our Mississippi River. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Hauberg Estate, a Jens Jensen Landscape Restoration
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; led by (Wednesday) Deb Kuntzi, Executive Director, Hauberg Estate & Molly Tiegland, Docent and (Saturday) Todd Linscott, Board Chair FOHCC; the estate represents one of the few complete Jens Jensen garden designs that you can visit in the U.S.; this garden contains all of the hallmarks of the Jensen design aesthetic and is a national treasure; meet at: Hauberg Estate Front Door - 1300 24th St. in Rock Island, IL; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Hauberg Estate, a Jens Jensen Landscape Restoration. Venue: River Action.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. WEDG & Our Mississippi River
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; led by Kathy Wine, Executive Director, River Action; the goal of WEDG (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) is to create the best possible waterfront through resilience, ecology, and access; take a cruise, explore, and discuss how the Quad Cities is applying these guidelines and standards to our Mississippi riverfront; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: WEDG & Our Mississippi River. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Hauberg Estate, a Jens Jensen Landscape Restoration
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; led by (Wednesday) Deb Kuntzi, Executive Director, Hauberg Estate & Molly Tiegland, Docent and (Saturday) Todd Linscott, Board Chair FOHCC; the estate represents one of the few complete Jens Jensen garden designs that you can visit in the U.S.; this garden contains all of the hallmarks of the Jensen design aesthetic and is a national treasure; meet at: Hauberg Estate Front Door - 1300 24th St. in Rock Island, IL; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Hauberg Estate, a Jens Jensen Landscape Restoration. Venue: River Action.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Introduction to Spanish
join Catalina for some basics in speaking Spanish; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Introduction to Spanish. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Monday, July 14, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Channel Cat: Behind the Scenes
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; led by Jennifer Hirsch, Manager of Administration & Jake Cassidy, Director of Maintenance; guests will learn what it takes to maintain the boats and prep for the season, how projects are funded, and what’s on the horizon for passenger ferryboat service in the Quad Cities; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Channel Cat: Behind the Scenes. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. A Story of Growing Regeneratively
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; led by Ann McGlynn, Executive Director, Tapestry Farms & Alison Niebuhr, Seasonal Farm Manager; using cover crops, tarping, crop rotation, and other methods, Tapestry Farms seeks to build soil health while feeding the community; learn about the methods and take a tour of one of their 10 locations; garden tour, some rough terrain; meet at: 2005 Main St. in Davenport, IA; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: A Story of Growing Regeneratively. Venue: River Action.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Channel Cat: Behind the Scenes
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; led by Jennifer Hirsch, Manager of Administration & Jake Cassidy, Director of Maintenance; guests will learn what it takes to maintain the boats and prep for the season, how projects are funded, and what’s on the horizon for passenger ferryboat service in the Quad Cities; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Channel Cat: Behind the Scenes. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. A Story of Growing Regeneratively
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; led by Ann McGlynn, Executive Director, Tapestry Farms & Alison Niebuhr, Seasonal Farm Manager; using cover crops, tarping, crop rotation, and other methods, Tapestry Farms seeks to build soil health while feeding the community; learn about the methods and take a tour of one of their 10 locations; garden tour, some rough terrain; meet at: 2005 Main St. in Davenport, IA; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: A Story of Growing Regeneratively. Venue: River Action.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Works Cited
discuss scholarly topics and current events in a comfortable coffee shop atmosphere; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Works Cited. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Our Unique River Landscape
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; led by Professor Norm Moline, Augustana College; Pool 15 from Rock island and Davenport to Hampton is a core segment of the Mississippi in the Quad Cities; its east-west orientation, its flow characteristics, its split into two channels around the Arsenal, and human modifications set the context for the variety of waterfront uses here; enjoy this fascinating landscape mosaic; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Our Unique River Landscape. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Histories, Personalities, and Mysteries of Davenport's Oldest Cemetery
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; led by Kory Darnall & Coky Powers, Davenport City Cemetery Partnership Board Members; meet some of Davenport's founding citizens, hear stories of early life (and tragedy), learn about symbols found in cemeteries and how and why things are done the way they are in cemeteries; an hour of walking on paved and un-paved flat ground; meet at: Sexton's Cottage in the Davenport Cemetery - 1625 Rockingham Rd. in Davenport, IA; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Histories, Personalities, and Mysteries of Davenport's Oldest Cemetery. Venue: River Action.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Our Unique River Landscape
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; led by Professor Norm Moline, Augustana College; Pool 15 from Rock island and Davenport to Hampton is a core segment of the Mississippi in the Quad Cities; its east-west orientation, its flow characteristics, its split into two channels around the Arsenal, and human modifications set the context for the variety of waterfront uses here; enjoy this fascinating landscape mosaic; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Our Unique River Landscape. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Histories, Personalities, and Mysteries of Davenport's Oldest Cemetery
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; led by Kory Darnall & Coky Powers, Davenport City Cemetery Partnership Board Members; meet some of Davenport's founding citizens, hear stories of early life (and tragedy), learn about symbols found in cemeteries and how and why things are done the way they are in cemeteries; an hour of walking on paved and un-paved flat ground; meet at: Sexton's Cottage in the Davenport Cemetery - 1625 Rockingham Rd. in Davenport, IA; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Histories, Personalities, and Mysteries of Davenport's Oldest Cemetery. Venue: River Action.
Saturday, July 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Bix & Friends
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; musician and jazz historian Josh Duffee celebrates the music of the 1920s by playing recordings and talking about the music that Bix Beiderbecke and other groups recorded during the Roaring 20s; sign up for both days, as the music and information will be different for each Channel Cat event; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Bix & Friends. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org.