Conversations: The Art and the Science
led by Dan Ebener; there is an art and a science to great conversations. Hone your skills to connect with others on a deeper level; $40; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Conversations: The Art and the Science. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Making Choices Between Food Needs and Food Wants
an event in the Healthy Cents series; we will focus on our needs and wants, how we can stretch our food, and discuss ways to balance our spending; we will also try to make some goals to work on; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Making Choices Between Food Needs and Food Wants. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Samhain: The Celtic Roots of Halloween
join Award Winning Singer/Songwriter Barry Cloyd in a step back into ancient Celtic times to revisit and bring to life the tales and songs of this haunting October celebration; bring lawn chairs or blankets; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Samhain: The Celtic Roots of Halloween. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Virtual Event -- From Faith to Action: Preventing Gun Violence Through Advocacy
led by Nuns Against Gun Violence; explore how faith compels working for gun violence prevention; $20; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Virtual Event -- From Faith to Action: Preventing Gun Violence Through Advocacy. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. 19th-Annual Upper Mississippi River Conference
for 19 years, River Action has continued its mission to bring together conservationists and regional stakeholders from all disciplines to form a more wholistic perspective on river and climate issues; this year’s theme highlights the need for collaborative problem-solving; prioritizing the next generation of conservationists will be paramount in this process, which is why the conference’s “Next Gen Summit” will return for its second year.
Event Title: 19th-Annual Upper Mississippi River Conference. Venue: Stoney Creek Inn Convention Center.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
Stoney Creek Inn Convention Center.
For more info visit 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, October 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Open House for New Professional Aeronautics Certificate Program
earn a private pilot license with the new Professional Aeronautics Certificate (PAC) program partnership between Quad Cities Aero and Black Hawk College; open house attendees will explore the Quad Cities Aero flight school, learn about the PAC program, connect with aviation professionals, and discover career opportunities in aviation; the PAC program will launch in 2026 with classes from 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 21 to May 6; classroom instruction will be at the Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus in Moline with practical training at Quad Cities Aero’s flight school; pizza will be provided and seating will be limited, so attendees are asked to RSVP.
Event Title: Open House for New Professional Aeronautics Certificate Program. Venue: Quad Cities Aero.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Quad Cities Aero.
For more info visit quadcitiesaero.com. Virtual Event -- Come Forth: How the Story of Lazarus Can Offer You New Life
led by Rev. James Martin, SJ; “Martin dives deep into the Gospel story to reveal how Jesus's greatest miracle can help each of us experience the new life that God promises. Come Forth is a spiritual masterpiece.” — Richard Rohr, OFM, author of The Universal Christ; $20; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Virtual Event -- Come Forth: How the Story of Lazarus Can Offer You New Life. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Autumn Herb Blending
Rebecca from Sunlight Yoga & Apothecary will lead an herb and spice blending workshop in preparation for all of your cold weather cooking; each participant will get to make their own spice blends to take home; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Autumn Herb Blending. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. 19th-Annual Upper Mississippi River Conference
for 19 years, River Action has continued its mission to bring together conservationists and regional stakeholders from all disciplines to form a more wholistic perspective on river and climate issues; this year’s theme highlights the need for collaborative problem-solving; prioritizing the next generation of conservationists will be paramount in this process, which is why the conference’s “Next Gen Summit” will return for its second year.
Event Title: 19th-Annual Upper Mississippi River Conference. Venue: Stoney Creek Inn Convention Center.
Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Stoney Creek Inn Convention Center.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Preparing Your Garden for the Winter Season
led by Loren Andresen, Bev Christiansen and Willard Larsen; time spent in the garden this fall will make for a healthier happier garden next spring; $40; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Preparing Your Garden for the Winter Season. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Seed Starting 101
an event in the "Leaf it to the Library: Learning Sessions with a Plant Expert" series; join Illinois Extension horticulture educator Emily Swihart for a fun and informative gardening series that will be held at various libraries across our service area.
Event Title: Seed Starting 101. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. Beginning Genealogy: This Is Just the Beginning
this class will introduce you to how you can start making genealogical discoveries in your own family; featuring an hour of content, with opportunities to ask questions of your instructors and share your findings with fellow explorers; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Beginning Genealogy: This Is Just the Beginning. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Container Gardening Made Easy
an event in the "Leaf it to the Library: Learning Sessions with a Plant Expert" series; join Illinois Extension horticulture educator Emily Swihart for a fun and informative gardening series that will be held at various libraries across our service area.
Event Title: Container Gardening Made Easy. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. Meditations with Meister Eckhart
led by Rev. Matthew Fox, PhD; the 'wayless way' is available to everyone - come find out what Meister Eckhart means by 'the person who has found this way needs no other; $20; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Meditations with Meister Eckhart. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Retirement University Part 2
in the second part of this free, two-part seminar, we’ll cover investment and tax planning; discover the peace of mind that comes with feeling secure in your retirement plan; this seminar is brought to you in partnership with The Society of Financial Awareness (SOFA); free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Retirement University Part 2. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Gardening in the Air! Virtual Gardening Symposium
a free virtual gardening symposium featuring expert-led sessions from University of Illinois Extension and Iowa State University Extension; this interactive event offers a variety of current gardening topics for you to choose from, all delivered via Zoom.
Event Title: Gardening in the Air! Virtual Gardening Symposium. Venue: University of Illinois Extension - Milan.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
University of Illinois Extension - Milan.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. 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, October 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.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, October 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Reclaiming Runaway Landscapes
an online event in the Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series; explore practical methods for taking back an overgrown, chaotic landscape and guidance on where to start when garden beds feel overwhelming; the session covers the use of mulch, design strategies, and effective weeding tools and techniques; learn how to decide which plants need to go and which ones can be tolerated.
Event Title: Reclaiming Runaway Landscapes. Venue: University of Illinois Extension - Milan.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
University of Illinois Extension - Milan.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Screen: A “Wicked” Conversation with Marissa Bode
Bode made her feature film debut as Nessarose in Academy Award-winning blockbuster "Wicked," directed by Jon M. Chu; join us to explore Bode’s early inspirations and performances, leading up to her portrayal of Nessarose; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Screen: A “Wicked” Conversation with Marissa Bode. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Screen: A “Wicked” Conversation with Marissa Bode
Bode made her feature film debut as Nessarose in Academy Award-winning blockbuster "Wicked," directed by Jon M. Chu; join us to explore Bode’s early inspirations and performances, leading up to her portrayal of Nessarose; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Screen: A “Wicked” Conversation with Marissa Bode. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.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 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Paleontological Resources at Effigy Mounds National Monument
join Dr. Justin Tweet, Paleontology Program Paleontologist and Scientist in Park intern E Vigil, to learn more about research and preservation of paleontological resources in the park; for information, call 563-873-3491.
Event Title: Paleontological Resources at Effigy Mounds National Monument. Venue: Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Effigy Mounds National Monument.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. Death and the Psychologist
presented by Dr. Jayne Rose, professor emerita of psychology; this year’s Frieze Lectures will consider subjects related to death, dying and mortality through four distinct lenses: anthropology, art, poetry, and psychology; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Death and the Psychologist. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. QC Pride in Memory
the mission of Quad Cities Pride in Memory is to document and preserve the local LGBTQ+ history of the Quad Cities area and to provide educational opportunities for the publi; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Pride in Memory. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Vietnam Travelogue
Mark Coffield is a photographer and author, born and raised in West Virginia, and now living in Vietnam; he's published two books: "20 Months of Street and Travel Photography in Vietnam" and "The Next 20 Months of Street and Travel Photography in Vietnam"; he'll give us a photographic tour of the country, and share some of his experiences living as an American expat in Vietnam; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Vietnam Travelogue. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Cooking with Catalina: Sopes
join Catalina as she cooks up a traditional Mexican dish; this time it will be Sopes. S; se’ll be sharing her recipes and showing us how it’s done; limited to the first 20 participants; no registration necessary; sponsored by Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Cooking with Catalina: Sopes. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Treaties of Prairie Du Chien
Dr. Joshua Wachuta, Mellon Humanities Fellow, American Conservation Experience and National Park Service Volunteer in Park, previews his digital humanities exhibit on the geography and long-term legacies of U.S.-Indigenous Treaties in the Upper Midwest; for information, call 563-873-3491.
Event Title: Treaties of Prairie Du Chien. Venue: Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Effigy Mounds National Monument.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. Environmental Justice in Ecuador
Professor Mariano Magalhaes of Augustana College and his students present their recent study abroad trip to Ecuador; presented by the World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Environmental Justice in Ecuador. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on 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 29, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Davenport Election Forum
the public candidate forum, which is free and open to the public, will feature candidates in all competitive races; voters will be able to hear candidates discuss key issues facing Davenport ahead of the November election; for those unable to attend in person, KWQC-TV will broadcast and stream the event live on its sub-channel Cozi 6.3, Mediacom 106 or KWQC.com/livestream making it accessible citywide; for more information, please contact Brian Kramer at Brian@hilltopcampusvillage.org.
Event Title: Davenport Election Forum. Venue: Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University.
Death and the Artist
presented by Dr. Margaret Morse, professor of art and art history; this year’s Frieze Lectures will consider subjects related to death, dying and mortality through four distinct lenses: anthropology, art, poetry, and psychology; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Death and the Artist. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Medicine Wheel
led by Kathleen Collins; learn how the four directions help balance your life; $40; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Medicine Wheel. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Shelter for the Shadows
build a home for the skeeter-eaters ^(bats)^ with us in our Shelter for the Shadows class; classes will take place in the Niabi Zoo Discovery Center’s Conservation Classroom as well as on Zoo grounds; $15-22; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Shelter for the Shadows. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Pause and Refresh: Catching a Breath
led by Dr. Patricia Shea; take this time just for you; relax, refresh, and get in touch with yourself physically, emotionally, and spiritually; $40; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Pause and Refresh: Catching a Breath. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, November 5, 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, November 5, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Death and the Poet
presented by Rebecca Wee, professor of English and Quad Cities poet laureate emerita; this year’s Frieze Lectures will consider subjects related to death, dying and mortality through four distinct lenses: anthropology, art, poetry, and psychology; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Death and the Poet. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Mystic Way: Community in Nondual Practice.
led by Dennis Eastin; the Prairie is a safe environment for engaging in a discussion on how mysticism can inform our lives in the second half of life; $40; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: The Mystic Way: Community in Nondual Practice. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 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: DIY Sauerkraut. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Unit Pricing
an event in the Healthy Cents series; we will tackle how to find the unit price of products and discuss the benefits of using this skill at the store; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Unit Pricing. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. 2026 and Beyond: The Army of the Future
this lecture series is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the creation of the United States Army in 1775; all talks in this series are presented by the staff of Army Sustainment Command's History Office, based on the Rock Island Arsenal; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: 2026 and Beyond: The Army of the Future. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, November 12, 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, November 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Building the Army of the Future
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: Building the Army of the Future. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Death and the Anthropologist
presented by Dr. Adam Kaul, professor of anthropology; this year’s Frieze Lectures will consider subjects related to death, dying and mortality through four distinct lenses: anthropology, art, poetry, and psychology; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Death and the Anthropologist. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Backyard Botanist: Part 1
grow your knowledge on how to prep a garden and grow seeds over the winter for spring plantings; classes will take place in the Niabi Zoo Discovery Center’s Conservation Classroom as well as on Zoo grounds; $15-22; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Backyard Botanist: Part 1. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Living With Loss
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; guided by a Certified End of Life Doula, the group is not therapy, but a facilitated time of shared stories, quiet wisdom, and compassionate connection; coffee, tea, and cake will be provided; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Living With Loss. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.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, November 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.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, November 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Self-Care for Body, Mind and Spirit
led by Dianne Willging; experience an afternoon of opportunities designed to create a harmonious balance of body, mind, and spirit; $25; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Self-Care for Body, Mind and Spirit. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Sustainability in the Built Environment
presented by the World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Sustainability in the Built Environment. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food & Science
join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food & Science. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. Virtual Event -- Waiting in Hope: An Ignatian Advent Retreat in Daily Life
led by Meg Foreman, Chad Roeber, and Ann LaBauve; for those who would like to spend time praying intentionally around Advent scriptures, and those who are curious about the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola; pening session Sun. Nov 30; Closing session Sat. Dec 6; daily, Monday through Friday, retreatants meet individually with a spiritual director; $95; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Virtual Event -- Waiting in Hope: An Ignatian Advent Retreat in Daily Life. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Carbon Mission
a mission impossible themed class where you will learn how you can minimize your carbon footprint; classes will take place in the Niabi Zoo Discovery Center’s Conservation Classroom as well as on Zoo grounds; $15-22; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Carbon Mission. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Grocery Shopping Strategies
an event in the Healthy Cents series; we will look at the layout of a standard grocery store and discuss how to navigate it better; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Grocery Shopping Strategies. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Living with Loss: Grief Reflections w/ an EOL Doula
a gentle, supportive, conversation group open to anyone navigating grief, caregiving, experiencing the weight of change, or have questions/thoughts on the many ways death and dying touch our lives; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Living with Loss: Grief Reflections w/ an EOL Doula. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Meal Planning
an event in the Healthy Cents series; e will be taking time to think about how we might already meal plan and discuss some new ideas to try at home; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Meal Planning. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org.