Celebrating Winter Solstice
led by Kathleen Collins; let the winter solstice be a time of inner transformation and renewal; $40; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Celebrating Winter Solstice. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Living with Loss: Grief Reflections w/ an EOL Doula
a gentle, supportive, conversation group open to anyone navigating grief, caregiving, experiencing the weight of change, or have questions/thoughts on the many ways death and dying touch our lives; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Living with Loss: Grief Reflections w/ an EOL Doula. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Family Baggage Travel Series: New Year's Eve
a few times a year, we’ll meet to discuss and learn about different countries and cultures; there will be a craft and a treat, so bring the family; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Family Baggage Travel Series: New Year's Eve. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Works Cited
discuss scholarly topics and current events in a comfortable coffee shop atmosphere; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: DIY Sauerkraut. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Artificial Intelligence
Black Hawk College Librarian Atticus Garrison will discuss the good and evil of Artificial Intelligence applications and what the future holds in store for academia and society; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Artificial Intelligence. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Monday, January 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Martin Luther King Jr and the Fight for Fair Housing
Martin Luther King, Jr is known as a civil rights activist, but he also worked to improve housing; join us for this presentation to learn more about his work with fair housing; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Martin Luther King Jr and the Fight for Fair Housing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Plan a Year of Worship
thru Jan. 9; led by Pastor Robb McCoy; gather with other Clergy to plan a year of preaching, ideas, and liturgies; explore how generative AI can be helpful in your planning; $175; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 5:00 PM – Friday, January 9, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Meal Planning
an event in the Healthy Cents series; e will be taking time to think about how we might already meal plan and discuss some new ideas to try at home; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Meal Planning. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Online Event -- Western Spirituality: Historical Roots, Ecumenical Routes
led by Rev. Matthew Fox, PhD; 17 influential scholars who believe deeply in humanity’s divine purpose share powerful essays that serve to unleash the collective, spiritual consciousness of the West, exploring its belief in human life as a blessing; $20; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Online Event -- Western Spirituality: Historical Roots, Ecumenical Routes. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Living with Loss: Grief Reflections w/ an EOL Doula
a gentle, supportive, conversation group open to anyone navigating grief, caregiving, experiencing the weight of change, or have questions/thoughts on the many ways death and dying touch our lives; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Living with Loss: Grief Reflections w/ an EOL Doula. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Retirement Income Planning in Uncertain Times
learn about social security and retirement planning during these uncertain times with this free seminar offered by the Society for Financial Awareness (SOFA), presented by Jaime Ragins; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Retirement Income Planning in Uncertain Times. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Recycling Revolution
avoid wish-cycling and understand the importance of refusing, reducing, reusing, and rethinking before recycling; classes will take place in the Niabi Zoo Discovery Center’s Conservation Classroom as well as on Zoo grounds; $15-22; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Recycling Revolution. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Recycling Revolution
learn what's really recyclable; in this new Conservation Workshop class series, we will cover various aspects of conservation, such as identifying native bumblebees and plants, and building wildlife-friendly homes and nature-attracting decorations for your yard; each class features an educational presentation, a hike on Zoo property, and a hands-on project that you will complete during the session; $15-22 class, $15-30 project kit if required; for information and to register, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Recycling Revolution. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. The Human Face of Trafficking
presented by the World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The Human Face of Trafficking. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Retirement Income Planning in Uncertain Times
learn about social security and retirement planning during these uncertain times with this free seminar offered by the Society for Financial Awareness (SOFA), presented by Jaime Ragins; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Retirement Income Planning in Uncertain Times. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Online Event: Bystander Intervention for Creating Safer Communities
led by the University of Iowa Violence Prevention Team; for those who are concerned about violence and discrimination in their communities and would like to learn how to take a stand; $20; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Online Event: Bystander Intervention for Creating Safer Communities. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Trash to Be Treasured
you will be able to craft an undying flower made of upcycled dishes for your garden that can turn trash into a treasured piece of art; classes will take place in the Niabi Zoo Discovery Center’s Conservation Classroom as well as on Zoo grounds; $15-22; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Trash to Be Treasured. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Saving Away from Home
an event in the Healthy Cents series; we will discuss a mindset for eating out that keeps our budget in mind; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Saving Away from Home. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Works Cited
discuss scholarly topics and current events in a comfortable coffee shop atmosphere; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: DIY Sauerkraut. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Online Event -- Manifesto! For a Global Civilization & Breakthrough: Meister Eckhart’s Creation Spirituality
led by Rev. Matthew Fox, PhD; two brilliant Matthew Fox books which discuss the goodness of creation; $20; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Online Event -- Manifesto! For a Global Civilization & Breakthrough: Meister Eckhart’s Creation Spirituality. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Bird Bungalow
learn about the importance of bird houses; take the opportunity to build one for your home; classes will take place in the Niabi Zoo Discovery Center’s Conservation Classroom as well as on Zoo grounds; $15-22; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Bird Bungalow. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Embodying Justice
led by M. Wolff; be inspired to be ethically engaged in social and political life because of your faith; $40; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Embodying Justice. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Living with Loss: Grief Reflections w/ an EOL Doula
a gentle, supportive, conversation group open to anyone navigating grief, caregiving, experiencing the weight of change, or have questions/thoughts on the many ways death and dying touch our lives; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Living with Loss: Grief Reflections w/ an EOL Doula. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. 75 Years of Ironclad Friendship: My Family’s Journey Through U.S.-ROK Alliance
presented by the World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: 75 Years of Ironclad Friendship: My Family’s Journey Through U.S.-ROK Alliance. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Lent: A Time of Love
led by Sr. Kathy Sadler, OSF; unpack Corinthians on the meaning of love and explore the phrase “God Is Love"; $40; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Lent: A Time of Love. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. The Joy of Vegetarian Cooking
led by Angel Lyle; join us as we create a bit of joy with a delicious vegetarian meal; beginners welcome; $40; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: The Joy of Vegetarian Cooking. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Everything That Happens Is a New Beginning: Discover the Joy of Forgiveness
led by Sandy Hoenig; you can be free from grudges, resentments, negative feelings and self-defeating habits; come on a “healing journey"; $40; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Everything That Happens Is a New Beginning: Discover the Joy of Forgiveness. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Nourishing Natives
craft an upcycled teacup bird feeder or a squirrel picnic table or both; classes will take place in the Niabi Zoo Discovery Center’s Conservation Classroom as well as on Zoo grounds; $15-22; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Nourishing Natives. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com.