Upcoming Events & Activities in the QC

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People of all ages are invited to join Fairmount’s “Fireside Knitting” group which meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in front of the fireplace. This group has been meeting at the Library for more than four years, and during that time, they have donated their knitted/crocheted items to various social organizations throughout the Quad Cities. They’ve helped put hats on babies, given mittens to school kids, and created blankets for seniors.

If you like to knit/crochet, and create items for others, just show up on Tuesday nights at the Fairmount Branch Library. You don’t need to know how to knit to join the group - they will teach you!  You don’t even need your own supplies, they are provided.

If you’d like to help the group out in other ways, they are always accepting washable yarn, knitting needles, and patterns. So if you’re doing some spring cleaning and want to get rid of these types of items, just bring them to the Fairmount Branch and the Fireside Knitters will use them. 

If you’d like more information, call 563-888-3371.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME MAKES A SPLASH IN LIFE!

Preschool Story Time will be splashin’ it up at the Davenport Main Library at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday’s from June 10th – July 29th.  Be part of this fun, interactive group as they explore longer and more plot-rich stories.  During this story time there might be as many as 5 stories read along with more complex rhymes and interactive elements increasing not only their narrative skills, but also increasing their physical coordination as well.

For more information visit the kid’s blog at blogs.davenportlibrary.com/kids!

or kids of all ages! The Happy Joe's Fun Runs offer three distances: 1/4 mile, 1/2 miles and 1 mile. These are noncompetitive events open to all ages and abilities. Designed exclusively for fun and fitness. Registration available until race time. Ribbons and goodie bags to all finishers.

What a bargain! A kid's race for only $10 bucks. The fun, balloons, happy environment, and best of all... Happy Joe's Pizza!

Same course as before, start / finish and post race party at Bass Street Landing ( by Stoney Creek Inn Hotel) Only 1 block East of Saturday's Packet Pickup and Race Expo.

Go to www.qcmarathon.org for more information.

It's time to move. 

Grab a friend, family member or co-worker get on the MOVE to end Alzheimer's! Participate in the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk and join the nationwide fight against this devastating disease. 

How to participate: Sign up today - there is not registration fee. Walk along or from a team with family, friends or colleagues. Raise money to fight Alzheimer's! Walk and celebrate the life of a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia.

Registration at 8:00 a.m. and Walk begins after Opening Ceremony at 9:00 a.m.

For more information, please contact Linda White, Alzheimer's Association at (563) 324-1022

Discover the wonder and amazement of dinosaurs in this engaging traveling exhibit at the Family Museum!  Prehistoric Playground will fascinate children and families as they are introduced to animatronic dinosaurs.

Call 563-344-4106 or go to www.familymuseum.org for more information.

Teens are invited to Davenport Public Library’s Fairmount Branch location (3000 N. Fairmount Street) every Wednesday except June 9th at 3:00 pm for “Get Your Game On” afterschool videogame challenges.

At this unique event, teens can play console games like the Wii and PS2, and challenge other teens to friendly competition. Think you’re the best Super Smash Bros. player in the Quad Cities? Try out your skills in front of new friends at this fun event! Teens are also welcome to “band” together for the interactive game, Rock Band. Be the singer, the guitar player or the drummer and get a perfect score! If dancing is your thing, we’ll also have Dance Dance Revolution available. Registration is not required for this free program. 

For more information, contact the Library at 563-326-7832, or visit the Teen Blog at:http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/teens.

SPLASH AROUND WITH YOUR BABY AT BABY STORY TIME!

Enjoy this summer’s Baby Story Time at the Fairmount Branch Library every Friday at 10:00 a.m. from June 4nd through July 30th.  During this story time you will learn how to best incorporate literacy practices into your baby’s daily lives that will help create a language-rich environment.  This environment provides the building blocks for future literacy that will shape your baby’s future. 

For more information visit the kid’s blog at blogs.davenportlibrary.com/kids!

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This family friendly event will be held in 7 cities across the state of Iowa including Pleasant Hill, Chariton, Sioux City, Quad Cities, Washington, Keswick, and Cedar Rapids. This is the primary fund raising event for the Iowa SIDS Foundation and money raised is used to provide grief support to SIDS families, to provide safe sleep education to the general public, and to to assist research into the causes of SIDS. 

For additional information about each site's planned activities or to register, visit www.iowasids.org or call 866-480-4741.

The Davenport Levee Commission presents free concerts at the LeClaire Park Bandshell throughout the summer. Scheduled to appear this year are:

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Quad Cities Chamber

Join us for the New Teacher's Breakfast to welcome the new teachers from the Bettendorf, Davenport, North Scott, Pleasant Valley School Districts, as well as Rivermont Collegiate, as well as members of the school boards and administrators.

To register, call (563) 823-2676 

Enjoy this summer with your toddler in the cool temps of the Fairmount Branch Library during Toddler Story Time. Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. from June 2nd through July 28th, you and your toddler will be able to participate in stories, rhymes, and songs that correspond with this year’s summer reading theme, “Make a Splash@ Your Library!”  During this time, you and your child will be able to enjoy quality time together while your child develops some of the essential learning skills needed to enjoy life!

For more information visit the kid’s blog at blogs.davenportlibrary.com/kids!

FREE admission with top-notch music and unbelievable BBQ Ribs. River Roots Live has become a Quad-City favorite for a reason - join us for our 6th Year as we rock LeClaire Park in downtown Davenport!

FRIDAY AUGUST 20TH

For more information go to www.riverrootslive.com

The Beaux Arts Fair is one of Downtown Davenports premier art festivals! Fine art of all kinds will be available at our Fall fair located on and in front of the Figge Art Museum Plaza on 2nd Street. Don't miss your opportunity to find something truly unique for your collection! 

- Free Admission to the Art Fair
- Juried Fine Art and Fine Crafts
- Musical Entertainment
- Childrens' Art Project Area
- Food Court

For more information go to www.beauxartsfair.com

Come Celebrate Summer with the Quad City Kite Club hosting the first annual Quad Cities – Family Fun & Kite Festival.

• Professional Show Kites by Daryl Walters & Al Sparling  (Giant Octopus, Giant Penguin)
• Stunt Kite Performances by 180Go! & IKE (Illinois Kite Enthusiasts)
• Free Kids Kite Building
• Running of the Bols
• Kite Battles with Rokkaku kites
• India Kite Message Tree
• Prize Drops from Kites – through out the day
• Kite instruction and Demonstrations by QC-Kite Club & IKE (Illinois Kite Enthusiasts)
• Davenport Fire Department Safety House & Bucket Rides
• Davenport Parks & Recreations Moblie Playground
• Bounce Balloons for the Kids – YMCA & River Bandits
• Vendors, Food, Make & Take Crafts

For more information go to www.qckiteclub.org

The Davenport Freight House Farmers Market is the only year-round, indoor-outdoor Farmers' Market of its kind in the Mid-west. We are located along the scenic Mississippi Riverfront, anchored by the historic Freight House Building in lovely Downtown Davenport, Iowa. Nearly 200 creative and talented individuals have been gathered to tempt you with the very best offerings in a market experience unlike any other in the Quad Cities. Our exceptional group of growers, bakers, crafters, and artisans will be on hand to answer your gardening questions, offer you incredible recipes, and otherwise assist you with your choices. We consider them the cream of the crop in their perspective fields as many have enjoyed direct marketing their wares in this location for decades

For more information go to www.freighthousefarmersmarket.com