Now that Summer is right around the corner, you should make sure you’re outside and enjoying the great weather as often as possible. Here’s a listing of some of the events we’ve spotted that can make your Summer active and healthy!
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July 7 – October 27 Bike Night at Hillcrest ResortHillcrest Resort is hosting Bike Night every Wednesday through October. There will be specials on food and drinks specials, music and much more. Free tent camping for Bikers. For further information please call 309-526-8700. Admission: Free Call 309-526-8700 for more information. |
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July 26 -Strengthening the Black FamilyA four-member panel consisting of community leaders and subject specialists will lead a discussion on the topic of strengthening families through preventing substance abuse among youth, strengthening parenting skills, building family relations, combating dropout rates and utilizing community resources. Date: 07/26; 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM For more information, contact: (563) 326-7893 Website: Click to Visit |
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July 28 -Basic First AidCost: $30. Register online at www.qcredcross.org or call (309) 743-2166. Date: 07/28; 06:00 PM – 09:00 PM Location: American Red Cross of the Quad-Cities area Website: Click to Visit |
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July 29 -MeditationThe Mindfulness Community of the Quad-Cities is composed of men and women inspired to cultivate the art of living their lives more fully in the present moment. Beginners and long-time meditators welcome. Free to all. All religious affiliations welcome. Meets every Thursday and Friday. There is free yoga before the Friday meditation, beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit the Web site at www.mindfulnessqc.com. Date: 07/29; 07:00 PM – 08:20PM Website: Click to Visit |
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July 31 -Wyatt Earp’s “Olde West” DayCORRAL YOURSELF a good time at Wyatt Earp’s Birthplace Historic House Museum on Saturday, July 31, from noon to 4 pm in Monmouth, IL for “Olde West Day.” Ranch wagon grub, kids’ games, horseshoes, western costume prizes, auctions, a flea market with free spaces, and a horse demonstration with balloons are being planned. The MR high school madrigal group with Kevin Ferry will sing from 1 to 2 pm. The historic 1881 O.K. CORRAL RE-ENACTMENTS begin at 2 pm in the corner corral. The Shady Creek Shootists will perform the authentic showdown, which helped the lawmen, Wyatt Earp and his brothers, Virgil and Morgan, along with Doc Holliday, clean out the outlaw cowboys in Tombstone, Arizona Territory. Some seating will be provided, but visitors may want to bring blankets and chairs. The show will go on rain or shine, and the rain site for a downpour will be at the 1st Street Armoury. For more information, contact 309-734-6771 or 641-420-4407 orwyattearpbirthp@aol.com. The event is a benefit for the non-profit museum. Dates: 07/31; 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Call 309-734-6771 for more information. |
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August 3 – Channel Cat Talks: Tale of Two ParksHop aboard the Channel Cat Water Taxi at the Celebration Belle Riverboat landing off River Drive in Moline, Illinois for Channel Cat Talks. This session, presented by Sally Heffernan, City of Rock Island, tours the newly developed schweibert Park and features the history of the land and the important role it plays in Rock Island’s future. Learn all of this aboard the Channel Cat Water Taxi as you travel along the mighty river! PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – Call 563-322-2969 or visit www.riveraction.org. Sessions are $12 each and class size is limited. No Refunds! In case of bad weather, you are still required to meet at the Channel Cat docking area. The Captain will decide to call of the session. If a session is called due to bad weather, a rain date will be scheduled. Dates: 08/03; 08/05 Call 563-322-2969 for more information. |
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August 3 -Bend of the River Quad-Cities Pilot ClubThis international service organization focuses on brain-related disorders and diseases, education and research. The group meets on the first Tuesday of each month. Date: 08/03; 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM Event Contact: Marty (delsradiotv@aol.com) |
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Fridays in August -Movies in the ParkJoin us every Friday in August at Riverside Park to watch movies on a 20′ x 25′ inflatable screen. Concessions will be available. Don’t forget your lawn chair or blanket! For more information or a list of movies please visit us online at moline.il.us. Dates: 08/06; 08/13; 08/20; 08/27 |
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August 7 – Residence Tours of the Historical Palmer ResidenceTours are available at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. The B.J. and Mabel Palmer Historic Residence was built in 1874, and showcases beautiful interior design. Also on display throughout the house are family photos, original furniture, and their fantastic collection of artifacts from around the world. The tour lasts approximately 1 hour. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance by email or phone (563-884-5714). Dates: 08/07; 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Call 563-884-5714 for more information. |
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August 7 -Scholastic RecyclablesGoing “green” when it comes to back-to-school supplies is easier than you think and very cost effective! Learn how to convert cereal boxes, chip bags, food wrappers, soda boxes, juice pouches and t-shirts into functional back-to-school supplies. These trash treasures will be a guaranteed hit! This program will offer lots of fundraising ideas for scout troops, environmental clubs and church youth groups. Registration is required by calling (563) 328-3286 by August 5. Dates: 08/07; 1:30 PM Call 563-328-3286 for more information. |
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August 12-14 -Great River Tug Fest24th annual Great River Tug Fest! This is the only tug-of-war across the mighty Mississippi River. On Saturday from 1-3 pm, barge traffic, pleasure boats and paddleboats yield the right of way to a 2,400 foot, 680 pound rope that stretches between LeClaire, Iowa and Port Byron, Illinois. Eleven teams from each side are formed and the side with the most winning teams takes the Alabaster Eagle trophy for that year. A family weekend event filled with carnival rides, live entertainment, a huge parade, scenic 5k run/walk, food, arts and craft vendors and one of the largest fireworks displays (Fri. night) in the two state area. Get more information at www.tugfest.com! Dates: 08/12-08/14 Call 563-289-3646 for more information. |
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August 13-14 -Ya Maka My WeekendA celebration of Caribbean culture, the festival brings the islands to the Quad Cities. Featuring nationally known, as well as regional, reggae and steel drum bands. Visit the open-air marketplace offering authentic island wares. Enjoy Caribbean foods, sand volleyball tournaments and a children’s craft area. The family area, featuring a pirate costume contest, limbo contests and street performers, is another highlight of this summer festival. Event hours are Friday 5:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. and Saturday, 12 noon – 12:30 a.m. Dates: 08/13-08/14 Call 309-788-6311 for more information. |
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August 14 – Monsignor Menke Obersvatory Open HouseWapsi River Environmental Education Center
Join Dr. Mitchell,Director of the Monsignor Menke Observatory, for a tour of the night sky. Please call (563) 333-6141 on theday of the event to find out if the weather conditions will permit viewing. Dates: 08/14 Call 563-333-6141 for more information. |
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August 14 – X-Stream CleanupCome join the efforts of local stewards as West Lake Park is cleaned of its invasive species! Xstream Cleanup is a Quad City-wide cleanup of creeks, drainage ways and sections of the Mississippi and Rock Rivers. To learn more, visit www.xstreamcleanup.org. Dates: 08/14 Call 563-328-3280 for more information. |
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August 19-20 – New Windsor Fair & RodeoFair queen and princess contest, exhibit booths, Street parade on Thursday, Kiddie parade on Friday, horse show, IRPA sanctioned Rodeo Run Saturday. Dates: 08/19-08/21 Call 309-667-2613 for more information. |
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August 20th through 29th – Columbus Replica Ships Open HouseThe Nina was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called the ship the most historically correct Columbus replica ever built. Pinta was recently built in Brazil to accompany the Nina on all of her travels. She is a larger version of the archetypal caravel and offers larger deck space for walk-aboard tours. The Pinta is available for private parties while in port. Both ships tour together as a new and enhanced sailing museum for the purpose of educating the public and school children on the caravel, a Portuguese ship used by Columbus and many early explorers to discover the world. While in port, the general public are invited to visit the ships for a walk-aboard, self-guided tour. Admission charges are $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $5 for students. Children 4 and under are Free. The ships are open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. No reservations necessary. Dates: 08/20-08/29 |
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Iowa’s Native Turtles and Fascinating FirefliesAt 7pm, join AmeriCorps naturalist Katie vander Linden to learn about Iowa’s many different native turtle species. We will take a short trip to the Osprey aquatic lab to do some turtle trapping. There will be live specimens available for viewing. Then at 8:30pm, Katie vander Linden turns her attention to teaching about fireflies. We will take a hike to our prairie to get up-close and personal with these unique creatures. Dates: 08/21 Call 563-328-3286 for more information. |
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August 21 – National Antique Auto ShowFree to the public!
Mississippi Valley Region’s Antique Auto Show at the John Deere Commons in Moline, IL! There will be original vehicles from 25 years or older, food vendors, merchandise and childrens activities. Kids- come to the merchandise tent at 1:00 PM for a special youth program! For more information, check out http;//local.aaca.org/mvr Dates: 08/21 |
