NIFA SAFECON 2026
thru May 23.
Event Title: NIFA SAFECON 2026. Venue: Quad City International Airport.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Quad Cities International Airport.
For more info visit visitquadcities.com. Veggies in Disguise
discover easy ways to add veggies to kid-favorite foods; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Veggies in Disguise. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Menopause: Home Remedies with Dr. Figaro
board certified endocrinologist, Dr. M. Kathleen Figaro will present an information filled program about helpful home remedies for menopause; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Menopause: Home Remedies with Dr. Figaro. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Commanding the Rock Island Arsenal
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Col. Joe Parker - RIA Garrison Commander & Patrick Allie - Director, RIA Museum; discover the Arsenal’s history, contributions to the Quad Cities, new activities open to the public, and the island's role in national defense; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Commanding the Rock Island Arsenal. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Prairie State Legal Service Information Table
Prairie State Legal Services will have have a table in our lobby to provide information about their free legal services available to the community; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Prairie State Legal Service Information Table. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Real Cowboys That America Tried to Erase
formerly enslaved and free African Americans accounted for every one in four cowboys back in the day; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Real Cowboys That America Tried to Erase. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Befriending Our Shadows
led by Kim Novak; see yourself more fully as you learn ways of gentle self-inquiry and compassion; $40; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Befriending Our Shadows. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Schuetzen Park: Davenport's Lost Playground
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Kory Darnall, Schuetzen Park Gilde; explore the remnants of Davenport's former 26 acre "amusement park," which included a zoo, shooting range and roller coaster; learn about the park's history and interesting characters associated with it; hiking footwear recommended; meet at: Schuetzen Park lodge, 700 Waverly Rd. Davenport, IA; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Schuetzen Park: Davenport's Lost Playground. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Commanding the Rock Island Arsenal
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Col. Joe Parker - RIA Garrison Commander & Patrick Allie - Director, RIA Museum; discover the Arsenal’s history, contributions to the Quad Cities, new activities open to the public, and the island's role in national defense; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Commanding the Rock Island Arsenal. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Career and College Counseling
on Thursdays; staffers can assist with : career guidance and assessments, college information and referrals, resume assistance, job search assistance, assistance accessing financial aid for college/training, and apprenticeship information; no appointment necessary; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Career and College Counseling. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. From Idea to Entrepreneur
this workshop will focus on business and entrepreneurial basics, partnered with modern business tools and strategies to help you take your business idea, concept, or side hustle to the next level; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: From Idea to Entrepreneur. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Friday, May 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Schuetzen Park: Davenport's Lost Playground
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Kory Darnall, Schuetzen Park Gilde; explore the remnants of Davenport's former 26 acre "amusement park," which included a zoo, shooting range and roller coaster; learn about the park's history and interesting characters associated with it; hiking footwear recommended; meet at: Schuetzen Park lodge, 700 Waverly Rd. Davenport, IA; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Schuetzen Park: Davenport's Lost Playground. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Saturday, May 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, June 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. For the Love of Herbs!
join us for an inspirational conversation focusing on some of the various uses and benefits of these amazing botanicals; Trish Ladson is a culinary enthusiast, recipe creator, caterer, and cooking coach; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: For the Love of Herbs! Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Monday, June 1, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. 17th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium
June 2 & 3; hosted by the IA-IL Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA); this year’s symposium highlights the partnership between government and industry as we work together to build a resilient, future-ready force capable of operating and winning in contested environments; through collaboration, data-driven decision-making, advanced manufacturing, AI integration, and resilient supply chains, we can deliver the capabilities needed to sustain U.S. overmatch well into the future.
Event Title: 17th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium. Venue: Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
For more info visit www.vibrantarena.com. Twisted Tales of the Quad Cities
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Jeff Adamson, Author and Historian; Adamson blends history and humor to explore lesser-known lore of the Quad Cities, such as a missing canal along Campbell's Island, a historic fire that leveled the East Village, and a local connection between Abraham Lincoln and Mark Twain; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Commanding the Rock Island Arsenal. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. 17th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium
June 2 & 3; hosted by the IA-IL Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA); this year’s symposium highlights the partnership between government and industry as we work together to build a resilient, future-ready force capable of operating and winning in contested environments; through collaboration, data-driven decision-making, advanced manufacturing, AI integration, and resilient supply chains, we can deliver the capabilities needed to sustain U.S. overmatch well into the future.
Event Title: 17th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium. Venue: Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
For more info visit www.vibrantarena.com. A Backstage Tour of America’s Best Minor League Ballpark
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Dave Heller, Owner, QC River Bandits; join the River Bandits' owner for an exclusive tour of Modern Woodmen Park, including the clubhouses, coaches' offices, batting cage, and trainers’ room; we'll also explore the suites, rides, and other amenities that make it America's best Minor League ballpark; there will be stairs; ki8d-friendly; meet at: Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S. Gaines St. Davenport, IA - outside the suite level entrance; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: A Backstage Tour of America’s Best Minor League Ballpark. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Twisted Tales of the Quad Cities
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Jeff Adamson, Author and Historian; Adamson blends history and humor to explore lesser-known lore of the Quad Cities, such as a missing canal along Campbell's Island, a historic fire that leveled the East Village, and a local connection between Abraham Lincoln and Mark Twain; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Commanding the Rock Island Arsenal. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Career and College Counseling
on Thursdays; receive assistance on: career guidance and assessments, college information and referrals, resumes, job searches, assistance accessing financial aid for college/training, and apprenticeship information; no appointment is necessary; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Career and College Counseling. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Trader Broes
train to be a wolf of Wall Street without spending a dime; we’ll get together to discuss strategies for success in the real stock market using simulated money at tradingview.com; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Trader Broes. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Virtual Event: Hug Me with Words
led by Suki (Susan) Kraemer; research shows that what we crave most is to feel appreciated; learn ways to creatively express appreciation for yourself and others; $25; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Virtual Event: Hug Me with Words. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Friday, June 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. A Backstage Tour of America’s Best Minor League Ballpark
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Dave Heller, Owner, QC River Bandits; join the River Bandits' owner for an exclusive tour of Modern Woodmen Park, including the clubhouses, coaches' offices, batting cage, and trainers’ room; we'll also explore the suites, rides, and other amenities that make it America's best Minor League ballpark; there will be stairs; ki8d-friendly; meet at: Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S. Gaines St. Davenport, IA - outside the suite level entrance; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: A Backstage Tour of America’s Best Minor League Ballpark. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage by Richard Rohr
led by Dennis Eastin; this is the in-person day retreat following the on-line book study; you do not have to have done the book study in order to attend this retreat; $40; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage by Richard Rohr. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, June 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Unlocking Notation Codes on Alien Passenger Lists
Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society and the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center of the Davenport Public Library invite you to their monthly meeting; entries in late 19th and early 20th century immigrant passenger manifests often include cryptic number and letter codes; most genealogists simply look past them; learn how to interpret these codes and what significant details they can reveal about your ancestor’s immigration and naturalization experience; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Unlocking Notation Codes on Alien Passenger Lists. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Saturday, June 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, June 8, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Raptors Along the River
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Dave Murcia, Director, Wapsi River Environmental Education Center; see a live raptor up close and personal as a Scott County Conservation Naturalist discusses birds of prey found in Quad Cities habitats. Learn about local ecology and the impact humans have on these amazing flying predators; a kid-friendly program; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Raptors Along the River. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Aging Well Starts with Hearing Well
Killean Audiology presents what age-related hearing loss is, treatment options, and cognitive/general health benefits of using hearing aids; light refreshments and hearing screenings offered; free; for information, call 563-447-7447.
Event Title: Aging Well Starts with Hearing Well. Venue: Park Vista Retirement Living - Camanche.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Park Vista Retirement Living - Camanche.
For more info visit parkvistaliving.org. Preserving Our Past at Fairmount Cemetery
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Carvel Morgan, Superintendent, Fairmount Cemetery; join us on an exclusive tour of Fairmount Cemetery (est. 1881) and the oldest Crematorium (est. 1890) in Iowa; learn about the history and importance of the 2.7 acres of remnant bluff prairie that contains over 70 native plant species; also gain an understanding of the purpose and importance of the mausoleum; meet at: 3902 Rockingham Rd. Davenport, IA; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Preserving Our Past at Fairmount Cemetery. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Raptors Along the River
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Dave Murcia, Director, Wapsi River Environmental Education Center; see a live raptor up close and personal as a Scott County Conservation Naturalist discusses birds of prey found in Quad Cities habitats. Learn about local ecology and the impact humans have on these amazing flying predators; a kid-friendly program; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Raptors Along the River. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Career and College Counseling
on Thursdays; receive assistance on: career guidance and assessments, college information and referrals, resumes, job searches, assistance accessing financial aid for college/training, and apprenticeship information; no appointment is necessary; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Career and College Counseling. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Deepening Connection with Nature + Forest Therapy
led by Emelia Sautter; accept this invitation to slow down and connect with your interior self (inner nature) as well as time to connect with the beautiful land around you; $40; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Deepening Connection with Nature + Forest Therapy. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Friday, June 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Juneteenth Presentation
Tracy Singleton, the executive director of Together Making a Better Community (TMBC), will speak on the rich history of Juneteenth. June 19, 1865, is the day federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the freedom of the last remaining enslaved people in the Confederacy; registration is not required; sponsored by Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Juneteenth Presentation. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Friday, June 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Preserving Our Past at Fairmount Cemetery
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Carvel Morgan, Superintendent, Fairmount Cemetery; join us on an exclusive tour of Fairmount Cemetery (est. 1881) and the oldest Crematorium (est. 1890) in Iowa; learn about the history and importance of the 2.7 acres of remnant bluff prairie that contains over 70 native plant species; also gain an understanding of the purpose and importance of the mausoleum; meet at: 3902 Rockingham Rd. Davenport, IA; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Preserving Our Past at Fairmount Cemetery. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Saturday, June 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, June 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Behind the Scenes of a Barge Operation
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Walt Bassow - River Towboat Captain, Upper Mississippi Fleeting; cruise the river with a river towboat captain, who will offer insights into the industrial powerhouse of barge transportation and share behind-the-scenes stories from a captain’s perspective; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Behind the Scenes of a Barge Operation. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Computer Basics Class
you will learn how to access and browse/search the internet safely, how to use a mouse like a pro, how to create and use email effectively, and how to navigate the file system; snacks and drinks will be provided; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Computer Basics Class. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. How to Protect Your Home and Savings from Nursing Home Costs
free workshop hosted by attorney Alec Modrick with Pearson Bollman Law; prepare to learn: how to avoid having your life savings or retirement plans wiped out by the cost of care as you get older; how to protect your belongings against your kid’s debts, divorce, or disability; how to maximize the inheritance you leave to your children; the pitfalls of putting assets into your children’s names; how to plan and pay for a nursing home or in-home care; how to avoid the expenses and delays of probate; why your current power of attorney may be useless if you want to protect assets; how to keep your affairs private; and more; for information, call 563-355-8345.
Event Title: How to Protect Your Home and Savings from Nursing Home Costs. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit pearsonbollmanlaw.com. Exploring Together the Spirituality of Our Wisdom Years: How God Is Always Present
led by Kathy Berken; by being fully present to the burdens and blessings of the aging process, we are invited into peaceful acceptance of the final seasons of our lives; $40; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Exploring Together the Spirituality of Our Wisdom Years: How God Is Always Present. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. What Happens in Bucktown…
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Gates Thomas, Professor, Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA; before there was Vegas, there was Davenport and the infamous neighborhood once known as Bucktown; with more than 200 illegal saloons, brothels, theatres, casinos, and dance halls crowded into 7 square blocks, Bucktown was a national center of the vice tourism market, despite being in a “dry” state; this walking tour takes you to downtown Davenport’s hottest night spots circa 1900, while outlining the local culture and politics that sustained Bucktown for 30 years; meet at: 304 E 3rd St. Davenport, IA; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: What Happens in Bucktown… Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Behind the Scenes of a Barge Operation
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Walt Bassow - River Towboat Captain, Upper Mississippi Fleeting; cruise the river with a river towboat captain, who will offer insights into the industrial powerhouse of barge transportation and share behind-the-scenes stories from a captain’s perspective; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Behind the Scenes of a Barge Operation. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Career and College Counseling
on Thursdays; receive assistance on: career guidance and assessments, college information and referrals, resumes, job searches, assistance accessing financial aid for college/training, and apprenticeship information; no appointment is necessary; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Career and College Counseling. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. What Happens in Bucktown…
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Gates Thomas, Professor, Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA; before there was Vegas, there was Davenport and the infamous neighborhood once known as Bucktown; with more than 200 illegal saloons, brothels, theatres, casinos, and dance halls crowded into 7 square blocks, Bucktown was a national center of the vice tourism market, despite being in a “dry” state; this walking tour takes you to downtown Davenport’s hottest night spots circa 1900, while outlining the local culture and politics that sustained Bucktown for 30 years; meet at: 304 E 3rd St. Davenport, IA; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: What Happens in Bucktown… Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Works Cited
discuss scholarly topics and current events in a comfortable atmosphere; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Works Cited. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. 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, June 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. River Science with the National Weather Service
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Mary-Beth Schreck, Senior Service Hydrologist, NWS; learn about hydrology of the Mississippi River, including some notable floods and how the National Weather Service forecasts river stages along the Mississippi River and its tributaries; we’ll also learn about fun facts about the river along the way; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: River Science with the National Weather Service. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Canning with Confidence
learn the essentials of home canning and gain the confidence to preserve your favorite foods safely; this class covers proper techniques for using a water bath canner, including electric models, as well as steam canners and pressure canners; participants will receive step-by-step instructions, tested recipes, helpful resources, and video demonstrations of these canners in action; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Canning with Confidence. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Behind the Scenes at MetroLINK
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Jennifer Hirsch, Chief of Staff, Brad Begyn, Chief Operating Officer, and Jacob Sharp, Director of Design and Construction, MetroLINK; you'll explore the state-of- the-art public transit facility that keeps the QC moving; see what it takes to provide 2.2 million rides each year by bus, ferry and paratransit; you will also learn about MetroLINK’s commitment to environmentally friendly technologies; meet at: 4501 4th Ave. Rock Island, IL - park on the west side of MetroLINK building; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Behind the Scenes at MetroLINK. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. River Science with the National Weather Service
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Mary-Beth Schreck, Senior Service Hydrologist, NWS; learn about hydrology of the Mississippi River, including some notable floods and how the National Weather Service forecasts river stages along the Mississippi River and its tributaries; we’ll also learn about fun facts about the river along the way; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: River Science with the National Weather Service. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Career and College Counseling
on Thursdays; receive assistance on: career guidance and assessments, college information and referrals, resumes, job searches, assistance accessing financial aid for college/training, and apprenticeship information; no appointment is necessary; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Career and College Counseling. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Behind the Scenes at MetroLINK
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Jennifer Hirsch, Chief of Staff, Brad Begyn, Chief Operating Officer, and Jacob Sharp, Director of Design and Construction, MetroLINK; you'll explore the state-of- the-art public transit facility that keeps the QC moving; see what it takes to provide 2.2 million rides each year by bus, ferry and paratransit; you will also learn about MetroLINK’s commitment to environmentally friendly technologies; meet at: 4501 4th Ave. Rock Island, IL - park on the west side of MetroLINK building; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Behind the Scenes at MetroLINK. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, June 29, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Virtual Event -- Open Heart, Open Mind: Contemplative Conversations
on the 1st Thu. of the month thru Nov. 5; led by Dennis Eastin; join The Prairie and other seekers to acquire methods that help open your hearts and minds; $25 includes all five months of the book study; for information, e-mail oldretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Virtual Event -- Open Heart, Open Mind: Contemplative Conversations. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, July 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Ferrying on the Mississippi
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Reggie Mcleod - Editor and Publisher, Big River Magazine; before we crossed the Mississippi River on bridges, people used a creative variety of ferry systems, and a few still operate today; learn all about ferries and why they are an important part of history and river life; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Ferrying on the Mississippi. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Forging a Nation with the Declaration of Independence: Vision and Resolve
this will discuss the drafting and significance of the Declaration of Independence. Key philosophies of natural rights and self-governance and major contributors: Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin; also, how this impacted the Soldiers and the war; a program in the Rock Island Arsenal Series: American Revolution on the 250th Anniversary of Our Nation; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Forging a Nation with the Declaration of Independence: Vision and Resolve. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Forging a Nation with the Declaration of Independence: Vision and Resolve
this will discuss the drafting and significance of the Declaration of Independence. Key philosophies of natural rights and self-governance and major contributors: Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin; also, how this impacted the Soldiers and the war; a program in the Rock Island Arsenal Series: American Revolution on the 250th Anniversary of Our Nation; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Forging a Nation with the Declaration of Independence: Vision and Resolve. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Importance of Pollinator
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Isaac Stewart, Associate Professor of Biology, Black Hawk College; native pollinators are essential to healthy terrestrial ecosystems, and there are arguably no organisms better in this role than native bees; with many bees declining in range and abundance, we’ll explore what we can do to support them; meet at: Illiniwek Forest Preserve, Hampton, IL - park at corner of 9th St. and Highway 84; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: The Importance of Pollinator. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Ferrying on the Mississippi
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Reggie Mcleod - Editor and Publisher, Big River Magazine; before we crossed the Mississippi River on bridges, people used a creative variety of ferry systems, and a few still operate today; learn all about ferries and why they are an important part of history and river life; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Ferrying on the Mississippi. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Spirit Animals for You
led by Kathleen Colins; a profound opportunity to go deep with our animals, understand why we have them and the belief surrounding this concept: there is an animal in nature that is a mirror or a reflection of your energy or your life purpose; $50.
Event Title: Spirit Animals for You. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit tpr.retreatportal.com. The Importance of Pollinator
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Isaac Stewart, Associate Professor of Biology, Black Hawk College; native pollinators are essential to healthy terrestrial ecosystems, and there are arguably no organisms better in this role than native bees; with many bees declining in range and abundance, we’ll explore what we can do to support them; meet at: Illiniwek Forest Preserve, Hampton, IL - park at corner of 9th St. and Highway 84; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: The Importance of Pollinator. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Works Cited
discuss scholarly topics and current events in a comfortable atmosphere; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Works Cited. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, July 13, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. History of the Sauk and Meskwaki Tribes in the Quad Cities Region
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Beth Carvey - Retired Director of the Hauberg Indian Museum at Black Hawk State Historic Site. Author of "Twelve Moons: A Year in the Life of the Sauk and Meskwaki, 1817-1818"; learn about the culture and history of the last two tribes of American Indians to inhabit the Quad Cities region; follow them through a year of seasonal activities and learn about the history that drove them from this region; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: History of the Sauk and Meskwaki Tribes in the Quad Cities Region. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Spirituality and Grace in our Wisdom Years
led by Sr. Kathleen Sadler, OSF; in our wisdom years…“we discover our deeper essence beyond the body and express our inner beauty.” - Eckhart Tolle; $50; for information, e-mail oldretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Spirituality and Grace in our Wisdom Years. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Virtual Event: Meeting Yourself in Every Season
led by Kat Bucciantini; a guided exploration of the emotional and spiritual wisdom carried within the natural seasons; July - Inhabiting Fullness; $35; for information, e-mail oldretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Virtual Event: Meeting Yourself in Every Season. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. History of Port Byron
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Dale Hachtel, Port Byron Historical Society; Port Byron is the first location along the Mississippi River between Fort Armstrong and Galena to be settled by Europeans; take a walk along the scenic riverfront and downtown and learn about its geological and cultural history and current events; meet at: River Valley Library, 214 S Main St. Port Byron, IL; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: History of Port Byron. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. History of the Sauk and Meskwaki Tribes in the Quad Cities Region
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Beth Carvey - Retired Director of the Hauberg Indian Museum at Black Hawk State Historic Site. Author of "Twelve Moons: A Year in the Life of the Sauk and Meskwaki, 1817-1818"; learn about the culture and history of the last two tribes of American Indians to inhabit the Quad Cities region; follow them through a year of seasonal activities and learn about the history that drove them from this region; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: History of the Sauk and Meskwaki Tribes in the Quad Cities Region. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Virtual Event: Religion USA: Religion and Culture by Way of Time Magazine
led by Rev. Dr. Matthew Fox, who explores religion and culture by examining every word of Time magazine for 1958, including all advertisements, looking for references to religion; the resulting analysis provides a language of how religion and culture interact; $20; for information, e-mail oldretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Virtual Event: Religion USA: Religion and Culture by Way of Time Magazine. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Climate Change Actions You Can Take to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
led by Ray Wolf; this retreat will provide ideas and options you can use and share with family and friends toward reducing your personal and community carbon footprint; $50; for information, e-mail oldretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Climate Change Actions You Can Take to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Friday, July 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. History of Port Byron
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Dale Hachtel, Port Byron Historical Society; Port Byron is the first location along the Mississippi River between Fort Armstrong and Galena to be settled by Europeans; take a walk along the scenic riverfront and downtown and learn about its geological and cultural history and current events; meet at: River Valley Library, 214 S Main St. Port Byron, IL; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: History of Port Byron. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Saturday, July 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.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, July 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Making Room for the River
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Anthony Heddlesten, USACE Civil Engineer and Mayor of Riverdale; widening confluences on the Mississippi River creates room for the river when it floods; hear about the Duck Creek confluence and improvements coming to Riverdale's creekbank; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Making Room for the River. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. The Legends of Hero Street
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Tammy & Kelly Rundle, Emmy Award winning Filmmakers, Fourth Wall Films; hear the compelling true story of eight Mexican- American heroes from Hero Street, USA; only a block and a half long, 2nd Street in Silvis lost six young men in World War II and two in the Korean War, more than any other street in America; Hero Street has provided over 100 service members since Mexican-Americans settled there in 1929; meet at: Railway Park and Gazebo located near 1st Ave. and 11th St. Silvis, IL; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: The Legends of Hero Street. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Making Room for the River
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Anthony Heddlesten, USACE Civil Engineer and Mayor of Riverdale; widening confluences on the Mississippi River creates room for the river when it floods; hear about the Duck Creek confluence and improvements coming to Riverdale's creekbank; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Making Room for the River. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. The Legends of Hero Street
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Tammy & Kelly Rundle, Emmy Award winning Filmmakers, Fourth Wall Films; hear the compelling true story of eight Mexican- American heroes from Hero Street, USA; only a block and a half long, 2nd Street in Silvis lost six young men in World War II and two in the Korean War, more than any other street in America; Hero Street has provided over 100 service members since Mexican-Americans settled there in 1929; meet at: Railway Park and Gazebo located near 1st Ave. and 11th St. Silvis, IL; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: The Legends of Hero Street. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Saturday, July 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Entering the Divine Feminine
led by Shannon Evans O'Brien; explore the Divine Feminine and transform your prayers, your relationship with the earth and your relationship with your own soul; $50; for information, e-mail oldretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Entering the Divine Feminine. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, July 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, July 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Bix & Friends
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Josh Duffee, Musician & Jazz Historian; Duffee celebrates the music of the 1920s by playing recordings and talking about the music that Bix Beiderbecke and other groups recorded during the Roaring 20s; sign up for both days, as the music and information will be different for each Channel Cat event; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Bix & Friends. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Sylvan Island: Unique Creation & Present Uses
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Norm Moline, Retired Augustana Professor; south of Arsenal Island is the Sylvan Slough channel of the Mississippi River; water power in the mid-1800s enabled industrial growth and the creation of Sylvan Island in 1869 to produce more power; explore the island’s history, including its last 50 years as a unique nature and history park; meet at: Sylvan Island Gateway Park, 111 1st Ave. Moline, IL; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Sylvan Island: Unique Creation & Present Uses. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Bix & Friends
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Josh Duffee, Musician & Jazz Historian; Duffee celebrates the music of the 1920s by playing recordings and talking about the music that Bix Beiderbecke and other groups recorded during the Roaring 20s; sign up for both days, as the music and information will be different for each Channel Cat event; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Bix & Friends. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, July 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Sylvan Island: Unique Creation & Present Uses
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Norm Moline, Retired Augustana Professor; south of Arsenal Island is the Sylvan Slough channel of the Mississippi River; water power in the mid-1800s enabled industrial growth and the creation of Sylvan Island in 1869 to produce more power; explore the island’s history, including its last 50 years as a unique nature and history park; meet at: Sylvan Island Gateway Park, 111 1st Ave. Moline, IL; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Sylvan Island: Unique Creation & Present Uses. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Saturday, August 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, August 3, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Barrio Communities in the Quad Cities
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Micaela Terronez, Special Collections Librarian, Augustana College; Terronez’s presentation will include the historical reasons for the high influx of Mexican migrants to the Quad Cities in the early 20th century, as well as the personal experiences of individuals and families living in these working-class neighborhoods, or barrios; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Barrio Communities in the Quad Cities. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Milan Bottoms: QC's Wetland Wonder
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Jon Duyvejonck, Biologist, US Fish & Wildlife; explore the biodiversity of a 3,500 acre wetland ecosystem in the Quad Cities; this habitat is home to several federally-endangered species and one of the largest documented Bald Eagle night roosts; see wetland wildlife and learn how Milan Bottoms mitigates flooding and filters pollutants; meet at: 5405 78th Ave. W, Milan, IL - park a 1/4 mile down the lane; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Milan Bottoms: QC's Wetland Wonder. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Barrio Communities in the Quad Cities
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Micaela Terronez, Special Collections Librarian, Augustana College; Terronez’s presentation will include the historical reasons for the high influx of Mexican migrants to the Quad Cities in the early 20th century, as well as the personal experiences of individuals and families living in these working-class neighborhoods, or barrios; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Barrio Communities in the Quad Cities. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Milan Bottoms: QC's Wetland Wonder
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Jon Duyvejonck, Biologist, US Fish & Wildlife; explore the biodiversity of a 3,500 acre wetland ecosystem in the Quad Cities; this habitat is home to several federally-endangered species and one of the largest documented Bald Eagle night roosts; see wetland wildlife and learn how Milan Bottoms mitigates flooding and filters pollutants; meet at: 5405 78th Ave. W, Milan, IL - park a 1/4 mile down the lane; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Milan Bottoms: QC's Wetland Wonder. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Saturday, August 8, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, August 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Mosaic of Our Mississippi River Landscape
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Norm Moline, Retired Augustana Professor; this area has a unique geologic history, a divided river channel around Arsenal Island, and a flow modified by the dams; this sets the context for a wide variety of riverfronts, from intense use to open space; we will discuss this mix of natural and cultural features that add to the character of our area; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: The Mosaic of Our Mississippi River Landscape. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. The Turning Tide: How the War Began to Shift in the Favor of the Americans and the Conclusion of Hostilities
this will discuss the later portion of the war as well as the conclusion of the military conflict; a program in the Rock Island Arsenal Series: American Revolution on the 250th Anniversary of Our Nation; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The Turning Tide: How the War Began to Shift in the Favor of the Americans and the Conclusion of Hostilities. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. TEDxDavenport
this year’s roster spans professional baseball, professional wrestling, responsible AI, gut biology, music touring, burlesque history, and community placemaking — seven speakers united by a single mission: to spark conversation, challenge assumptions, and inspire action across the Quad Cities and beyond; this year's speakers: Aiden Landman, Danielle Colby, Mike Butcher, Alisha Espey, Padmini Soni, Brantley Hall, and Ettore “Big E” Ewen.
Event Title: TEDxDavenport. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.tedxdavenport.com. The Turning Tide: How the War Began to Shift in the Favor of the Americans and the Conclusion of Hostilities
this will discuss the later portion of the war as well as the conclusion of the military conflict; a program in the Rock Island Arsenal Series: American Revolution on the 250th Anniversary of Our Nation; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Turning Tide: How the War Began to Shift in the Favor of the Americans and the Conclusion of Hostilities. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Legacy of the Lumber Baron Era in the QC
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Natalie Linville-Mass, President, QC PastPort; walk through the 1840’s - 1880’s to experience what the lumber industry meant to this area and how many aspects of this era can still be seen today; learn about five of the dominant lumber mills, some of the key players who worked to develop this area, and how they affect us today; meet at: 2100 E River Dr. Davenport, IA; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: The Legacy of the Lumber Baron Era in the QC. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. The Mosaic of Our Mississippi River Landscape
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Norm Moline, Retired Augustana Professor; this area has a unique geologic history, a divided river channel around Arsenal Island, and a flow modified by the dams; this sets the context for a wide variety of riverfronts, from intense use to open space; we will discuss this mix of natural and cultural features that add to the character of our area; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: The Mosaic of Our Mississippi River Landscape. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. The Legacy of the Lumber Baron Era in the QC
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Natalie Linville-Mass, President, QC PastPort; walk through the 1840’s - 1880’s to experience what the lumber industry meant to this area and how many aspects of this era can still be seen today; learn about five of the dominant lumber mills, some of the key players who worked to develop this area, and how they affect us today; meet at: 2100 E River Dr. Davenport, IA; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: The Legacy of the Lumber Baron Era in the QC. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.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, August 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, August 17, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Rhythms of the River
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Ben Schwind, Education Manager, Common Chord; a history of American Roots Music up and down the Mississippi River; we'll discuss jazz, blues, gospel, rock & roll, country and their origins in towns along the river; this kid-friendly presentation will feature live performances along with recorded examples of some of music’s legends; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Rhythms of the River. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Nature's Apothecary
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Amy Loving, Director of Education, Nahant Marsh; native wildflowers have long provided food, medicine, and materials for wildlife and humans; on this guided walk, we will look at a variety of local plants, discuss their uses, and explore how pollinators make these benefits possible; meet at: 4220 Wapello Ave. Davenport, IA; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Nature's Apothecary. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Rhythms of the River
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Ben Schwind, Education Manager, Common Chord; a history of American Roots Music up and down the Mississippi River; we'll discuss jazz, blues, gospel, rock & roll, country and their origins in towns along the river; this kid-friendly presentation will feature live performances along with recorded examples of some of music’s legends; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Rhythms of the River. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Nature's Apothecary
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Amy Loving, Director of Education, Nahant Marsh; native wildflowers have long provided food, medicine, and materials for wildlife and humans; on this guided walk, we will look at a variety of local plants, discuss their uses, and explore how pollinators make these benefits possible; meet at: 4220 Wapello Ave. Davenport, IA; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Nature's Apothecary. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Saturday, August 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org.