Neighborhood News
February
MVDOVIA Lunch and Learn Thursday, February 4th 11:30am MVDOVIA (Mississippi Valley Directors of Volunteers in Agencies) is hosting this free event to benefit area non-profit organizations and volunteers. Bettendorf Public Library 2950 Learning Campus Drive at 18th Street Bettendorf, Iowa 52722 For more information, visit www.MVDOVIA.org
The Secret Garden Friday, February 5th and Sunday, February 7th at 7:30pm Saturday, February 6th at 1:30pm This award-winning musical celebrates the power of dreams to heal the body and restore the spirit. Ticket Price: $12.00 general/ $10.00 for seniors and students Augustana College Potter Theater in Bergendoff Hall 3701 7th Ave. Rock Island, IL 61201 For more information contact kamybeattie@augustana.edu or call 309-794-7721
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Luncheon Tuesday, February 16th 11:00am to 1:30pm $4 for adults; $2 for children Trinity Church 19th St. and 6th Ave. Rock Island, Ill. For more information, call 309-788-1641
Free Shrove Tuesday Pancake & Sausage Supper Tuesday, February 16th 5:30pm-7:00pm Everyone is invited to a free pancake & sausage supper at the church. Broadway Church 710 23rd Street Rock Island, IL 61201 For more information, call 309-786-2631 or visit www.BroadwayQC.org
Martini Shake-Off Thursday,February 18th 5:30pm - 9:00pm Enjoy martini samples, delicious appetizers from Woodfire Grill and the sounds of Ellis Kell, Andrew Landers, Matt Podschweit, Terry Hanson & Ron Wilson for a fundraiser to benefit the HAVlife Foundation. Eleven local establishments will compete to win prizes in four categories for the best martinis in town! The martinis will be judged in four categories: fruit martini, classic martini, dessert martini and bartender's choice. The venue's that will be participating in the event are: Bass Street Chop House, Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano, Carriage Haus, Icons, Johnny's Italian Steakhouse, Steventon's, McClellan Stockade, Nan's Piano Bar, Pints, Woodfire Grill and Red Crow Grille. The 2009 Martini Shake Off was a roaring success last year, raising over $10,000 for the HAVlife Foundation and our Quad Cities' youth. Please join us for 2010 to help us raise even more! The event will be held in the Redstone Room. River Music Experience 129 Main Street Davenport, Iowa 52801 Dress is business/casual. Tickets: $40.00 each or $75.00 a pair All proceeds benefit HAVlife Foundation Contributions to this foundation will be returned to the our community to support music and athletic programs in our local schools. For more information, visit www.havlife.org, email audra@havlife.org or call 563-355-2200.
Taco Tuesday
Tuesday, February 23rd 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Rock Reception Facility 302 First St. Coal Valley, IL the Quad Cities' effort to raise funds for the Haitian earthquake relief effort. Mulligan's Valley Pub is hosting one of their famous Taco Tuesdays, with all proceeds going to the American Red Cross for the Haitian earthquake relief efforts. Besides build-your-own tacos, enjoy a silent auction, karaoke (provided by Jamie Jorgensen,) cash bar, and a magician.Please come out and show your support. The people suffering from this massive disaster need our help.There is a $5.00 minimum donation. Click here to learn more.
March
Preeclampsia Foundation Presents Tacos, Nachos & Trivia Night Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Food for sale starting at 6:30 Walcott Coliseum - 116 E. Bryant St. Walcott, IA Cost: $80 per table (Maximum 8 people per table) Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place All you can eat Tacos for just $7! Nachos available for $3 per plate! Door prizes and 50/50 Raffle! To reserve a spot, contact Kelly at the Coliseum at: (563) 284-5165 or John Warner at: WalkForShelly@hotmail.com All proceeds go to the Preeclampsia Foundation to fund medical research, education, and awareness. Did You Know: Every 6 minutes of every day, a woman in the U.S. is diagnosed with severe Preeclampsia. Learn more at www.preeclampsia.org
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