A Story of Growing Regeneratively
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Ann McGlynn, Executive Director, Tapestry Farms & Alison Niebuhr, Seasonal Farm Manager; using cover crops, tarping, crop rotation, and other methods, Tapestry Farms seeks to build soil health while feeding the community; learn about the methods and take a tour of one of their 10 locations; garden tour, some rough terrain; meet at: 2005 Main St. in Davenport, IA; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: A Story of Growing Regeneratively. Venue: River Action.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Nutrition & Wellness Series: 8 Dimensions of Wellness
discussions include all things related to life, death, and the finality of it; open, non-judgmental, and honest conversation about topics we don’t discuss much; this group is facilitated by Jackie Hauer of Sacred Mournings; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Nutrition & Wellness Series: 8 Dimensions of Wellness. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Queen of Burlesque Tempest Storm: Museum Tour & Presentation
two-hour oral presentation of the legendary burlesque artist; $25.
Event Title: Queen of Burlesque Tempest Storm: Museum Tour & Presentation. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Ecdyiast Arts Museum.
For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com. Works Cited
discuss scholarly topics and current events in a comfortable coffee shop atmosphere; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Works Cited. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Our Unique River Landscape
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; led by Professor Norm Moline, Augustana College; Pool 15 from Rock island and Davenport to Hampton is a core segment of the Mississippi in the Quad Cities; its east-west orientation, its flow characteristics, its split into two channels around the Arsenal, and human modifications set the context for the variety of waterfront uses here; enjoy this fascinating landscape mosaic; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Our Unique River Landscape. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Wednesdays; receive 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.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Histories, Personalities, and Mysteries of Davenport's Oldest Cemetery
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Kory Darnall & Coky Powers, Davenport City Cemetery Partnership Board Members; meet some of Davenport's founding citizens, hear stories of early life (and tragedy), learn about symbols found in cemeteries and how and why things are done the way they are in cemeteries; an hour of walking on paved and un-paved flat ground; meet at: Sexton's Cottage in the Davenport Cemetery - 1625 Rockingham Rd. in Davenport, IA; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Histories, Personalities, and Mysteries of Davenport's Oldest Cemetery. Venue: River Action.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Our Unique River Landscape
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; led by Professor Norm Moline, Augustana College; Pool 15 from Rock island and Davenport to Hampton is a core segment of the Mississippi in the Quad Cities; its east-west orientation, its flow characteristics, its split into two channels around the Arsenal, and human modifications set the context for the variety of waterfront uses here; enjoy this fascinating landscape mosaic; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Our Unique River Landscape. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. The History of the Rock Island Arsenal Cemetery
with Matt Tomes, director of the Rock Island Cemetery Complex; also, learn about Veterans' benefits with legal administrative specialist Scott Meister; they will also help fill out paperwork for those that are eligible for burial benefits; followed by a Happy Hour; free; for information, call 309-752-9711.
Event Title: The History of the Rock Island Arsenal Cemetery. Venue: Park Vista North Hill.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Part Vista North Hill.
For more info visit www.charterofmoline.com. Burlesque Basics w/ Dannie Diesel
on Thursdays; drop-in class; explore movement and the art of the tease in this beginners class; for students of all physical abilities; wear comfortable clothing and dance shoes that allow you to move freely; bring water and a towel; $25.
Event Title: Burlesque Basics w/ Dannie Diesel. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Ecdyiast Arts Museum.
For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com. Advanced Burlesque Workshop w/ Dannie Diesel
on Thursdays; drop-in class; for professional burlesque artists who want to super-charge their routines; for students of all physical abilities; wear comfortable clothing and dance shoes that allow you to move freely; bring water and a towel; $25.
Event Title: Advanced Burlesque Workshop w/ Dannie Diesel. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Ecdyiast Arts Museum.
For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com. Histories, Personalities, and Mysteries of Davenport's Oldest Cemetery
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Kory Darnall & Coky Powers, Davenport City Cemetery Partnership Board Members; meet some of Davenport's founding citizens, hear stories of early life (and tragedy), learn about symbols found in cemeteries and how and why things are done the way they are in cemeteries; an hour of walking on paved and un-paved flat ground; meet at: Sexton's Cottage in the Davenport Cemetery - 1625 Rockingham Rd. in Davenport, IA; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Histories, Personalities, and Mysteries of Davenport's Oldest Cemetery. Venue: River Action.
Saturday, July 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Sandburg Take Charge Enrollment Day
whether you still need to apply or are ready to register for classes, our team of committed staff members can help you take your next step at Sandburg; tour the campus (including our new Science & Technology Center and freshly renovated Student Center), learn about our wide selection of programs, and more; pre-registration for Take Charge enrollment days is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome; to register or for more information, contact our Welcome Center at welcomecenter@sandburg.edu or 309-345-3500.
Event Title: Sandburg Take Charge Enrollment Day. Venue: Carl Sandburg College.
Saturday, July 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Carl Sandburg College.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. Bix & Friends
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; musician and jazz historian Josh 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 29, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Wednesdays; receive 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.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Hennepin Canal & The Mississippi-Rock River Confluence
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Professer Norm Moline, Augustana College; confluences, where rivers meet, have unique environments and histories; enjoy the beauty and stories of the Mississippi-Rock confluence and the adjacent Hennepin Canal by Milan; meet at: The Eddy Award winning Lock 31 Park - 1.3 miles west of US-67 on Big Island Parkway, south of the Rock River; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Hennepin Canal & The Mississippi-Rock River Confluence. Venue: River Action.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Philosophy Pub
join us for a discussion of the self led by Augustana graduate Luca Barba; free; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Event Title: Philosophy Pub. Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. Bix & Friends
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; musician and jazz historian Josh 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 31, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Burlesque Basics w/ Dannie Diesel
on Thursdays; drop-in class; explore movement and the art of the tease in this beginners class; for students of all physical abilities; wear comfortable clothing and dance shoes that allow you to move freely; bring water and a towel; $25.
Event Title: Burlesque Basics w/ Dannie Diesel. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
Thursday, July 31, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Ecdyiast Arts Museum.
For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com. Advanced Burlesque Workshop w/ Dannie Diesel
on Thursdays; drop-in class; for professional burlesque artists who want to super-charge their routines; for students of all physical abilities; wear comfortable clothing and dance shoes that allow you to move freely; bring water and a towel; $25.
Event Title: Advanced Burlesque Workshop w/ Dannie Diesel. Venue: Ecdysiast Arts Museum.
Thursday, July 31, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Ecdyiast Arts Museum.
For more info visit www.ecdysiastartsmuseum.com. Hennepin Canal & The Mississippi-Rock River Confluence
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Professer Norm Moline, Augustana College; confluences, where rivers meet, have unique environments and histories; enjoy the beauty and stories of the Mississippi-Rock confluence and the adjacent Hennepin Canal by Milan; meet at: The Eddy Award winning Lock 31 Park - 1.3 miles west of US-67 on Big Island Parkway, south of the Rock River; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Hennepin Canal & The Mississippi-Rock River Confluence. Venue: River Action.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Baptists, Methodists, and Presbyterians ... Oh My!
Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society and the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center of the Davenport Public Library invite you to their monthly meeting; we will dive into more specific church records to help you research your ancestors. Sunny Morton will explore Baptists, Methodists, and Presbyterians; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Baptists, Methodists, and Presbyterians ... Oh My! Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Coin Collecting Program with QC Coi
learn about the fascinating hobby of coin collecting from the professionals at QC Coin! Learn the basics and discover new facts about coins; open to all ages; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Coin Collecting Program with QC Coi. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Pit Bull Appreciation
join us for a talk on the breed and popular misconceptions and stigma; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Pit Bull Appreciation. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Living Lands & Waters: Helping Our River & Community
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; learn about the history and mission of Living Lands & Waters, driven by founder, president, and East Moline Native, Chad Pregracke; cruise the river and discuss Andrew's role as Programs Manager, what LL&W does to keep our rivers clean, and the impact they've had on our community; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Living Lands & Waters: Helping Our River & Community. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Wednesdays; receive 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.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Looking Inside Linears: Using Remote Sensing to Investigate Linear Mounds in Northeast Iowa
Dr. Colin Betts, Professor at Luther College will discuss the results of using multi-instrument geophysical survey to investigate linear mounds; the project involved the collection of magnetic, resistance, and ground penetrating radar data; for information, call 563-873-3491 ext. 123.
Event Title: Looking Inside Linears: Using Remote Sensing to Investigate Linear Mounds in Northeast Iowa. Venue: Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Effigy Mounds National Monument.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. Russel Farnham & Farnhamsburg
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Gena Schantz, Historian; adventurer and world traveler, Russel Farnham was an early pioneer in Rock Island; associated with the American Fur Company, his trading post served as the first gathering place, election center, and post office before the county was created; bring a chair; meet at: Schwiebert Park - 101 17th St. in Rock Island, IL; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Russel Farnham & Farnhamsburg. Venue: River Action.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Living Lands & Waters: Helping Our River & Community
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; learn about the history and mission of Living Lands & Waters, driven by founder, president, and East Moline Native, Chad Pregracke; cruise the river and discuss Andrew's role as Programs Manager, what LL&W does to keep our rivers clean, and the impact they've had on our community; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Living Lands & Waters: Helping Our River & Community. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Redemption Songs
with Andy Douglas; how music and a caring community can bring growth and healing to incarcerated people; $20; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Redemption Songs. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. The Importance of the Rule of Law
in Room 103; this second installment of the QC Civic Conversations series will feature Sally Frank, Professor of Law at Drake University, Des Moines; Professor Frank will discuss the current challenges to the rule of law in the United States; the forum aims to foster open dialogue and deepen understanding of pressing civic issues; free; for information, e-mail GailKarp@gmail.com.
Event Title: The Importance of the Rule of Law. Venue: Western Illinois University - Quad Cities, Riverfront.
Friday, August 8, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Western Illinois University - Quad Cities, Riverfront.
Integral Spirituality: A Fitting Path
led by Rev. Jay Williams; this retreat will provide an accessible yet profound introduction to integral spirituality and its practical applications; $40; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Integral Spirituality: A Fitting Path. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Russel Farnham & Farnhamsburg
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Gena Schantz, Historian; adventurer and world traveler, Russel Farnham was an early pioneer in Rock Island; associated with the American Fur Company, his trading post served as the first gathering place, election center, and post office before the county was created; bring a chair; meet at: Schwiebert Park - 101 17th St. in Rock Island, IL; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Russel Farnham & Farnhamsburg. Venue: River Action.
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Introduction to Spanish
join Catalina for some basics in speaking Spanish; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Introduction to Spanish. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Monday, August 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. History of the USCG Auxiliary && the American Waterway Watch
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; led by Charles Brennan, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Affairs Specialist; hear a brief history of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and learn about the America Waterway Watch - a public outreach program that encourages participants to report suspicious activity to the USCG or local law enforcement; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: History of the USCG Auxiliary && the American Waterway Watch. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Pickled!
led by Dianne Prichard; learn to make delicious pickles that can't be bought anywhere.; $25; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Pickled! Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 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 Wednesdays; receive 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.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. World War II, Reorganization, and the Dawn of the Atomic Age
presentation in the Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: 250 Years of the US Army; all talks in this series are presented by a member of Army Sustainment Command's Office of the Historian, based on the Arsenal; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: World War II, Reorganization, and the Dawn of the Atomic Age. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Fish Passage Through Our Lock & Dam, and Other Interesting River Stories
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Jeremiah Haas, Aquatic Biologist, Constellation Energy; Jeremiah will discuss how fish are able to traverse our waterways, including through our Lock and Dams, plus he will discuss other relevant issues concerning the Mississippi River; there will be time for questions during the walk as he has been working on the fisheries of the Mississippi River for over 25 years; come with questions; meet at: 3017 River Dr. in Moline, IL (Channel Cat Parking Area); $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Fish Passage Through Our Lock & Dam, and Other Interesting River Stories. Venue: River Action.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Always Ready in the Heartland: a brief history of the US Coast Guard on the Mississippi River
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; from maintaining aids to navigations to responding to record-breaking floods and protecting the Mississippi River's unique and vibrant ecosystem, learn more about the U.S. Coast Guard's role on America's inland waterways with U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Affairs Specialist Todd Wilkinson; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Always Ready in the Heartland: a brief history of the US Coast Guard on the Mississippi River. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. The Way of the Pilgrim: Learning from Sacred Places
led by Lori Erickson; gain an understanding of what makes a place sacred and how encountering holy sites, whether through travel, reflection or reading, can deepen your spiritual journey; $175; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: The Way of the Pilgrim: Learning from Sacred Places. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – Sunday, August 17, 2025, 10:30 AM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Exploring the Night Sky
night sky enthusiasts, both young and young at heart can join this ranger-led program exploring the significance of dark sky lighting and the impact of light pollution; after the presentation, visitors will have an opportunity to gaze at the beautiful constellations illuminating the night sky at Effigy Mounds National Monument; for information, call 563-873-3491 ext. 123.
Event Title: Exploring the Night Sky. Venue: Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Effigy Mounds National Monument.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. Fish Passage Through Our Lock & Dam, and Other Interesting River Stories
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Jeremiah Haas, Aquatic Biologist, Constellation Energy; Jeremiah will discuss how fish are able to traverse our waterways, including through our Lock and Dams, plus he will discuss other relevant issues concerning the Mississippi River; there will be time for questions during the walk as he has been working on the fisheries of the Mississippi River for over 25 years; come with questions; meet at: 3017 River Dr. in Moline, IL (Channel Cat Parking Area); $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Fish Passage Through Our Lock & Dam, and Other Interesting River Stories. Venue: River Action.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Nutrition & Wellness Series: 8 Dimensions of Wellness
discussions include all things related to life, death, and the finality of it; open, non-judgmental, and honest conversation about topics we don’t discuss much; this group is facilitated by Jackie Hauer of Sacred Mournings; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Nutrition & Wellness Series: 8 Dimensions of Wellness. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Book of Revelation: Unpacking a Mystery, Celebrating Victory!
led by Rev. Robert Mill and Dr. Mark Nimo; unpack the keys to understanding this most misunderstood book of the Bible; $40; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: The Book of Revelation: Unpacking a Mystery, Celebrating Victory! Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Monday, August 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Works Cited
discuss scholarly topics and current events in a comfortable coffee shop atmosphere; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Works Cited. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Monday, August 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Water Quality Cycle: River to Faucet to River
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; led by Bob Bohannan, Water Quality Chemist; the Quad Cities is fortunate to have the Mississippi River as a valuable natural resource; the water quality of this river directly affects our drinking water supply; human activities at both the regional and local levels influence the river, our drinking water, and wastewater management, which in turn impacts the river itself; discover actions you can take to help improve the water quality within the water cycle; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: The Water Quality Cycle: River to Faucet to River. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Growing and Cooking with Herbs
led by Deb Monroe; explore the fascinating world of culinary herbs; $25; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Growing and Cooking with Herbs. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 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 Wednesdays; receive 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.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Notoriou Nahant & Spooky Marsh Tales
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Brian Ritter, Executive Director, Nahant Marsh; during the 19th and 20th Centuries, two towns, Rockingham and Nahant, came and went; learn about the train robberies, mysterious deaths, bandits, and brothels and other mysteries that came with them; two miles of gravel trail; meet at: Nahant Marsh - Rockingham Bottoms Parking Lot - 4105 Wapello Ave. in Davenport, IA; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Notoriou Nahant & Spooky Marsh Tales. Venue: River Action.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. The Water Quality Cycle: River to Faucet to River
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; led by Bob Bohannan, Water Quality Chemist; the Quad Cities is fortunate to have the Mississippi River as a valuable natural resource; the water quality of this river directly affects our drinking water supply; human activities at both the regional and local levels influence the river, our drinking water, and wastewater management, which in turn impacts the river itself; discover actions you can take to help improve the water quality within the water cycle; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: The Water Quality Cycle: River to Faucet to River. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Hildegard of Bingen’s Book of Divine Works with Letters and Songs
led by Rev. Matthew Fox, PhD; The Book of Divine Works is a cosmology that reunites religion, science and art; readers will discover an astonishing symbiosis with contemporary physics in these 800-year-old visions; $20; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Hildegard of Bingen’s Book of Divine Works with Letters and Songs. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Ancestral Healing for Christian Women
led by Dr. Jen Bessire; Christ is calling and has a plan for you; his work is in your hearts, but the trappings of your family lines are keeping it bound; $175; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Ancestral Healing for Christian Women. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 5:00 PM – Sunday, August 24, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Notoriou Nahant & Spooky Marsh Tales
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Brian Ritter, Executive Director, Nahant Marsh; during the 19th and 20th Centuries, two towns, Rockingham and Nahant, came and went; learn about the train robberies, mysterious deaths, bandits, and brothels and other mysteries that came with them; two miles of gravel trail; meet at: Nahant Marsh - Rockingham Bottoms Parking Lot - 4105 Wapello Ave. in Davenport, IA; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Notoriou Nahant & Spooky Marsh Tales. Venue: River Action.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Virtual Event -- Fear and Faith: Hope and Wholeness in a Fractured World
led by Daniel P. Horan, PhD; Jesus warns his followers to “be not afraid” more often than almost any other saying; learn how fear functions as the enemy of Christian discipleship; $20; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Virtual Event -- Fear and Faith: Hope and Wholeness in a Fractured World. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Monday, August 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Gongoozling with USACE
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; led by Anthony Heddlesten, Civil Engineer, USACE & Josh Hendrix, Geotechnical Engineer, USACE; 2025 is the 250th anniversary of USACE’s founding by General George Washington’s appointment of the first engineer officers on 16 June 1775; following along 2024’s 200th Anniversary of the first regulation to start cleaning up the Mississippi River and the first appropriation to start working on creating navigable waterways, we will explore some USACE history, we will lock through the first lock constructed in the 1930s for the 9-foot channel system (navigation queue permitting) and learn how it operates, we will discuss why the system was built, and we will share about the maintenance and upkeep required to keep it running for over 90 years; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Gongoozling with USACE. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Wednesdays; receive 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.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Wild Abandon: a Native Roots Yard in the City
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Rita Rawson, Master Gardener, Master Conservationist, Certified Herbalist; experience a Native Roots Yard where nature is at its best; this yard is a certified Monarch Waystation, certified Wildlife Habitat, and certified Pollinator Habitat; have your plant identification app ready on your phone; stairs and uneven ground; meeting address will be provided to ticket holders; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Wild Abandon: a Native Roots Yard in the City. Venue: River Action.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Gongoozling with USACE
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; led by Anthony Heddlesten, Civil Engineer, USACE & Josh Hendrix, Geotechnical Engineer, USACE; 2025 is the 250th anniversary of USACE’s founding by General George Washington’s appointment of the first engineer officers on 16 June 1775; following along 2024’s 200th Anniversary of the first regulation to start cleaning up the Mississippi River and the first appropriation to start working on creating navigable waterways, we will explore some USACE history, we will lock through the first lock constructed in the 1930s for the 9-foot channel system (navigation queue permitting) and learn how it operates, we will discuss why the system was built, and we will share about the maintenance and upkeep required to keep it running for over 90 years; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Gongoozling with USACE. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Virtual Event: Understanding Sustainable Investing and How It Relates to You Jake Barnett
led by Jake Barnett; better understand the current landscape for sustainable investing and how to ask the "right" questions; $10; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Virtual Event: Understanding Sustainable Investing and How It Relates to You Jake Barnett. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Wild Abandon: a Native Roots Yard in the City
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Rita Rawson, Master Gardener, Master Conservationist, Certified Herbalist; experience a Native Roots Yard where nature is at its best; this yard is a certified Monarch Waystation, certified Wildlife Habitat, and certified Pollinator Habitat; have your plant identification app ready on your phone; stairs and uneven ground; meeting address will be provided to ticket holders; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Wild Abandon: a Native Roots Yard in the City. Venue: River Action.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
River Action.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Wednesdays; receive 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.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Step Into the Divine Design for Your Life
led by Rachael Looney; learn practical strategies for living your Divine Design…the path to your highest potential; the key is in your vibrational frequency; learn the steps for creating a high-vibe life; $25; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Step Into the Divine Design for Your Life. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Living an Integral Catholic Life
led by Fr. Thomas Hennen; spend a quiet day away from the busyness of life in a beautiful setting with talks, table discussion, and plenty of time for personal prayer and walking the grounds; $40; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Living an Integral Catholic Life. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Sunday, September 7, 2025, 9:00 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 Wednesdays; receive 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.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. 1949 – 1975: The Army in East Asia
presentation in the Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: 250 Years of the US Army; all talks in this series are presented by a member of Army Sustainment Command's Office of the Historian, based on the Arsenal; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: 1949 – 1975: The Army in East Asia. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Widen Your Spaces (Change?? Change?? Who, Me?)
led by Dr. Jim Marchionda; take a deeper dive into the promise of the scriptures; $40; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Widen Your Spaces (Change?? Change?? Who, Me?). Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Virtual Event -- Nature Companionship Retreat: Out Your Front Door
led by Dr. Jeanette Banashak; learn how to build relationship, reciprocity, and eco-justice; $40; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Virtual Event -- Nature Companionship Retreat: Out Your Front Door. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Ayurvedic Breathwork: Path to Healing and Spiritual Development
led by Dr. Anuprao Mulakaluri; learn an individualized approach to cultivating health and Spiritual experiences through Yogic Breathwork practices called Pranayama (Controlling the Vital Force); $40; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Ayurvedic Breathwork: Path to Healing and Spiritual Development. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 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 Wednesdays; receive 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.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Gardening: Always a Great Experiment!
led by Deb Monroe and Andrea Witt; sometimes, things go wrong in your garden, but don't panic, as this retreat will renew your confidence to experiment with planting; $40; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Gardening: Always a Great Experiment! Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Virtual Event -- Whee! We, Wee All the Way Home: A Guide to Sensual, Prophetic Spirituality
led by Rev. Matthew Fox, PhD; this is a universal handbook, reminding us that each one of us is a bearer of ecstasy and, therefore, of God; $20; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Virtual Event -- Whee! We, Wee All the Way Home: A Guide to Sensual, Prophetic Spirituality. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Nurture and Restore Your Soul Jenny Chadima
thru Sept. 21; deepen your faith and intimacy with Christ, and increase your peace, joy and contentment; $175; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Nurture and Restore Your Soul Jenny Chadima. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 4:00 PM – Sunday, September 21, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Nutrition & Wellness Series: 8 Dimensions of Wellness
discussions include all things related to life, death, and the finality of it; open, non-judgmental, and honest conversation about topics we don’t discuss much; this group is facilitated by Jackie Hauer of Sacred Mournings; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Nutrition & Wellness Series: 8 Dimensions of Wellness. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Yeast Baking 101
led by Deb Monroe; gain confidence in this versatile, no-fail recipe; $25; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Yeast Baking 101. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 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 Wednesdays; receive 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.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Way of Grace: The Look of Love
led by Deacon Jeff Schuetzle; learn whether your self-image aligns with what God sees in you; imagine and discover who you are in the eyes of God; $30 ; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: The Way of Grace: The Look of Love. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 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 Wednesdays; receive 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.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Wednesdays; receive 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.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Desert Shield & Desert Storm
presentation in the Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: 250 Years of the US Army; all talks in this series are presented by a member of Army Sustainment Command's Office of the Historian, based on the Arsenal; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Desert Shield & Desert Storm. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
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 Wednesdays; receive 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.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org.