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. 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, July 30, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.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. Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society: "Fable or Fact? Verifying Old Family Stories" with Sunny Morton
oin us to see if you can unravel your family stories to reveal the truth beneath; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society: "Fable or Fact? Verifying Old Family Stories" with Sunny Morton. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Saturday, August 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Roosevelt's Guns
firearms historian, Seth Isaacson from the Rock Island Auction House will highlights variety of firearms owned by or related to our 26th president; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Roosevelt's Guns. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Saturday, August 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 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 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. QCMade: Costco
on off-site tour presented by the Davenport Public Library; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QCMade: Costco. Venue: Costco - Davenport.
Monday, August 3, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Costco - Davenport.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Cooking with Catalina: Mexican Rice and Molé
join Catalina as she cooks up traditional Mexican dishes; this time it will be Mexican Rice and Molé; she’ll be sharing her recipes and showing us how it’s done; recipes will be available; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Cooking with Catalina: Mexican Rice and Molé. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Monday, August 3, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.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. Vanitas: Still Life Paintings as Religious Messengers
led by Dr. Annette LeZotte; explore how 17th-century artists in Northern Europe used still-life paintings to convey religious messages; $50; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Vanitas: Still Life Paintings as Religious Messengers. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Know Before You Ride
for those with an e-bike, e-scooter, or e-moto, the library, Police Department, and Parks & Recreation will share everything you need to know about riding safely and respectfully and following the rules of the road; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Know Before You Ride. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Philosophy Pub: Liberties and Civic Friendship
with w/Julia Gromm (MA Ohio University '26, Augustana ’24); explore whether there really is a distinction between negative and positive liberties, and whether civil friendship is really the most necessary sort of relationship for just, democratic societies; free; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Event Title: Philosophy Pub: Liberties and Civic Friendship. Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. 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. Research Your Revolutionary War Ancestors
join us as we share effective tools and advice for researching Revolutionary War ancestors; we will discuss family history resources documenting the United States Revolutionary War found in the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center and online; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Research Your Revolutionary War Ancestors. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. 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, August 6, 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, August 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Know Your Rights and Emergency Preparedness for Immigrants and Refugees
led by Quad Cities Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees; participants will leave the session better informed, more confident and more prepared to protect themselves and their families; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Know Your Rights and Emergency Preparedness for Immigrants and Refugees. Venue: Humility of Mary Center.
Friday, August 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Humility of Mary Center.
For more info visit chmiowa.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. Love at the Helm: How Compassion Goes Public
led by Jay Williams; this retreat provides a practical case for Rapid Collective Awakening: communities learning to grow up and wake up together, without breaking people, before our technology outruns our wisdom; $50; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Love at the Helm: How Compassion Goes Public. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Need for Seed! with Nahant Marsh
join us as we investigate the clever ways native plants spread their seeds, examine real seed specimens, and discover how these tiny travelers shape the landscapes and ecosystems around us; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Need for Seed! with Nahant Marsh. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.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. 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, August 13, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Virtual Event: Be Curious and Fascinated – Become a Dementia Friend
led by Mary Ann Grobstich of the Chris and Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia; learn more about the difference between dementia and typical aging; free will offerings; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Virtual Event: Be Curious and Fascinated – Become a Dementia Friend. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Designing the QC: Untold and Unusual Stories Part 1
Ellen Shapley explores architects, trends, and styles that created our unique sense of place; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Designing the QC: Untold and Unusual Stories Part 1. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street 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.
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Healing Transformations: Breathwork and Spiritual Practice
led by Dr. Anuprao Mulakaluri; receive gradual, guided instructions on breathing exercises from the Yogic tradition; discussion includes the clinical benefits and spiritual application to build a breathwork-centered daily practice that supports physical health, mental stability and spiritual experience; $50; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Healing Transformations: Breathwork and Spiritual Practice. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Q-C History Hop: Davenport City Cemetery
with the Parks and Recreation Department, Davenport City Cemetery Partnership strives to preserve and to share the history of the oldest cemetery in Scott County; members of the Partnership will be providing a tour featuring the history of this distinguished cemetery and its notable local citizens and veterans from the U.S. Military and Schleswig-Holstein Kampfgenossen who are buried there; please wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes; this is an outdoor event and is subject to change due to weather; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Q-C History Hop: Davenport City Cemetery. Venue: Davenport City Cemetery.
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport City Cemetery.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. How to Make This! An Idea Factory Cooking Event with Chef Chad Cushman
an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; a lively, behind-the-scenes cooking experience with Chef Chad Cushman.
Event Title: How to Make This! An Idea Factory Cooking Event with Chef Chad Cushman. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. The Idea Factory Live: A QC Talk Show
an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; a late-night-style talk show celebrating everything quirky, charming, and unmistakably Quad Cities, featuring a comedic opening monologue, candid conversations with local legends and QC insiders, and a scene-stealing kids' segment of jokes and talents.
Event Title: The Idea Factory Live: A QC Talk Show. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Real Conversations Live
an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; join your favorite KWQC presenters in exploring the Black perspective and the lived experience of Black people in the Quad Cities alongside community members, creating space for honest, respectful dialogue about the issues impacting the community every day.
Event Title: Real Conversations Live. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com. Beyond the First Alert: How to Be Weather Aware
an event in the 2026 Alternating Currents Festival; join the KWQC TV6 First Alert meteorologists and learn how to be weather aware; discover how to spot developing storms, what warning signs to watch for, and how to better understand when and why we issue First Alert coverage so you can make informed decisions to keep your family safe.
Event Title: Beyond the First Alert: How to Be Weather Aware. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Sunday, August 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.alternatingcurrentsqc.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, 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. 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; August - Ripening & Discernment; $35; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Virtual Event: Meeting Yourself in Every Season. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.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. Genealogy Lunch and Learn: Computer Genealogy Programs
a variety of companies offer genealogy programs; learn about their features and which one might be best for you; we’ll explore some options together; please bring your own lunch; water and dessert will be provided; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Genealogy Lunch and Learn: Computer Genealogy Programs. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. 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, August 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Virtual Event: The Spiritual Revolution of Pere Chenu
led by Rev. Dr. Matthew Fox; celebrate Pere Chenu’s rich theology of religion and culture, and the deeply impactful role his actions played in setting the “menu” for Vatican II; $20; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Virtual Event: The Spiritual Revolution of Pere Chenu. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Retirement University
we’ll explore Social Security, retirement income, and tax planning basics to help you 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. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Nurture and Restore Your Soul
thru Aug. 23; led by Jenny Chadima; gain a deeper faith and a greater intimacy with Christ; this is a safe space to process difficult things in your life; $200; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Nurture and Restore Your Soul. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Friday, August 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – Sunday, August 23, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.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. USA Hello: Finding Help for Immigrants
we will explore USAHello's multilingual website, which offers over 200 translated information pages in 10+ languages, a vital immigration guide used by over a million people, and the innovative FindHello tool with more than 6,000 resources; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: USA Hello: Finding Help for Immigrants. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, August 24, 2026, 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 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 24, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Gongoozling on the Mississippi w/USACE
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Anthony Heddlesten, Civil Engineer & Deputy Design Chief, US Army Corps of Engineers; explore USACE history and lock through the first lock constructed in the 1930s for the 9-foot channel system (navigation queue permitting); we’ll learn how it operates, why the system was built, and what maintenance and upkeep is required to keep it running for more than 90 years; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Gongoozling on the Mississippi w/USACE. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Kreiter Tree Farm: Caring for the Land
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Dick and Judy Kreiter, Farm Owners & Brian Ritter, Executive Director, Nahant Marsh; tucked away near Blue Grass, 250 acres of forest and trails are waiting to be explored; the property also features an Iowa limestone home built in the mid-1800s, believed to have been a stagecoach stop; you’ll see the land restoration efforts of dedicated stewards and glimpse into the history; meet at: 12010 70th Ave. Blue Grass, IA; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Kreiter Tree Farm: Caring for the Land. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Gongoozling on the Mississippi w/USACE
presentation in River Action's Channel Cat Talks series; with Anthony Heddlesten, Civil Engineer & Deputy Design Chief, US Army Corps of Engineers; explore USACE history and lock through the first lock constructed in the 1930s for the 9-foot channel system (navigation queue permitting); we’ll learn how it operates, why the system was built, and what maintenance and upkeep is required to keep it running for more than 90 years; Tue. & Thu. 9-10:45am; $20; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Gongoozling on the Mississippi w/USACE. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Riverbend Commons Dock.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Please Meet Singing Bird
learn about the wife of warrior chief Black Hawk; Kim Sigafus, an Ojibwa author, whose family is from the White Earth Reservation in northwest Minnesota, will be here to fill you in on Singing Bird’s life as a Native American wife and mother; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Please Meet Singing Bird. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.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, August 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Choosing to Move Forward to a More Joy-Filled Life
Aug. 28 & 29; led by Gerarda Lahey-Keppler; release yourself from what might be holding you back; find greater joy in life and in who you are; $150; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Choosing to Move Forward to a More Joy-Filled Life. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Friday, August 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – Saturday, August 29, 2026, 4:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Kreiter Tree Farm: Caring for the Land
Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; presentation in River Action's Riverine Walks series; led by Dick and Judy Kreiter, Farm Owners & Brian Ritter, Executive Director, Nahant Marsh; tucked away near Blue Grass, 250 acres of forest and trails are waiting to be explored; the property also features an Iowa limestone home built in the mid-1800s, believed to have been a stagecoach stop; you’ll see the land restoration efforts of dedicated stewards and glimpse into the history; meet at: 12010 70th Ave. Blue Grass, IA; $10; for information and to register, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Kreiter Tree Farm: Caring for the Land. Venue: Riverbend Commons Dock.
Saturday, August 29, 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, August 29, 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, August 31, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.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, September 3, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street 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, September 7, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Forging a Nation: The Foundation of a New Nation
this will discuss the Constitutional Convention, the writing of the bill of rights and the protections of our key rights as Americans; 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: The Foundation of a New Nation. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Forging a Nation: The Foundation of a New Nation
this will discuss the Constitutional Convention, the writing of the bill of rights and the protections of our key rights as Americans; 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: The Foundation of a New Nation. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 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 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, September 14, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. No One Taught Us How to Forgive
led by Kathleen Collins; forgiveness offers significant mental and physical health benefits, including lower blood pressure, improved heart health, reduced anxiety, and better sleep; by letting go of grudges, individuals experience less chronic stress, enhanced immune function, and increased self-esteem. It fosters healthier relationships and emotional healing; $50.
Event Title: No One Taught Us How to Forgive. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit tpr.retreatportal.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, September 19, 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, September 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 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 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, September 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. This Is the Route of My Forefathers: The 1837 Ioway Map
join William Green, Ph.D. as he discusses his new book about the 1837 Ioway Map; this map was created by the Ioway during the removal to document their traditional lands; Dr. Green and the late Lance Foster, former tribal historical preservation officer for the Iowa of Kansas and Nebraska spent over 30 years carefully studying this map and its significance for the history of the Iowa; for information, call 563-873-3491.
Event Title: This Is the Route of My Forefathers: The 1837 Ioway Map. Venue: Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Effigy Mounds National Monument.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. 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, October 5, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 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 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, October 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Setting the Standard and a Rocky Start
this will discuss Washington’s presidency and the early rocky start to the nation; 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: Setting the Standard and a Rocky Start. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Setting the Standard and a Rocky Start
this will discuss Washington’s presidency and the early rocky start to the nation; 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: Setting the Standard and a Rocky Start. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
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, October 17, 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, October 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 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 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, October 26, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org.