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Registration for Bettendorf 4th of July parade open
Registration has opened for Bettendorf’s 4th of July parade. Stepping off Thursday, July 4 at 10:00 a.m., the parade procession begins at the intersection of 23rd St. and State St. Entrants can register here. Participants are encouraged to register early, since there are a limited number of spots available.
Whitewater Junction to open May 25
Whitewater Junction (17th Street and 18th Avenue in Rock Island) will open for the 2024 season on Saturday, May 25. Get ready to splash down the waterslides, relax on a lounge chair by the side of the pool, or play with one of the many water features. Whitewater Junction is a zero-depth to nine-foot-deep pool featuring four waterslides, a tot slide, splash features, and fun for the whole family, according to a city release Wednesday.
Move on ‘paws’: QC animal shelter seeks donations to repair new facility
Managers of King’s Harvest Pet Rescue recently acquired a larger building to house its animals. They planned to move this spring, but the move was put on hold because the building needs hundreds of thousands of dollars in repairs. The heat and air conditioning systems are in need of a complete overhaul. The price tag: $200,000.
Rock with community at Party in the Park
If you’re looking for fun activities this summer, Rock Island Parks and Recreation has plenty to keep you busy. Dan Gleason made a stop at Our Quad Cities News to talk about Party in the Park. For more information, click here.
Explore the Mississippi River with River Action's Summer Education Program
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Explore the River Series is part of River Action's Summer Education Program, where participants get to learn firsthand from experts about the wildlife, history, culture, and geography along the Mississippi River. Registration for the Channel Cat talk and guided tours are available for Quad City residents...
Join the dark side at Wake Brewing's upcoming Dark Market
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Two Quad Cities-based businesses are teaming up for an upcoming farmers-market-style event — but with a twist. Rock Island's Wake Brewing and Ground Pounder Hot Sauces are hosting The Dark Market on Saturday, June 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. The setup is similar to markets popping up around the area as we get closer to summer. Various vendors will set up on Wake's patio ready to sell their goods and Justin's Tacos food truck will be serving up food as well.
Volunteers needed at the Quad City Animal Welfare Center
MILAN, Ill. — The Quad City Animal Welfare Center is calling on the community's help, seeking volunteers to assist in critical roles at its Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic in Milan, Illinois. Each of the roles needed is considered vital for the clinic's success and impacts the quality of care...
Great River Brewery, Davenport, sets grand opening
Great River Brewery will host its grand opening at 4 p.m. Friday, June 7, at 332 E. 2nd St., Davenport, according to a news release. The event is open to the public and will feature giveaways, live music, and a ribbon cutting ceremony. Great River Brewery is one of the...
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