
October 2012
Wednesday, October 31
- Sew What? Liza Gilbert & Rachel Eckert
Sew What?
Saturdays through Nov. 24
2pm
Davenport Public Library
6000 Eastern Ave.
(563) 326-7832
Website
- Risk and Reward of Firefighting. Elizabeth Goodsitt & Chief Lynn Washburn
- Trick or Treat Candy Recipes. Stephanie Godke, Cooking Instructor
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Tuesday, October 30
- DIY Wedding Seminar. Lisa Hunt, Epiphany Events
DIY Wedding Seminar
Saturday, 10am - 4pm
Holiday Inn
226 17th Street
Rock Island, IL
(309) 644-9822
Website
- Build Your Own Purse. Tina Oszfolk, Grace Adele Consultant
Purse Party
Thursday, 2pm - 6pm
Ritzi Reruns
1621 W. Locust Street
Davenport, IA
(563) 505-8081
Website
- Protecting Your Child's ID. Patt Englander, Better Business Bureau
- #TheVoiceonPSL. Bryan Witt, "The Voice" Correspondent
Click here to follow Bryan on Twitter and tweet LIVE with him during "The Voice"
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Monday, October 29
- Comfort Jackets. Julie Gere, Designer
Comfort Jackets available at Artswork in LeClaire
- The Great Wig Giveaway
The Great Wig Giveaway
Saturday, 10am - Noon
Betty's Wig Boutique
1120 Jersey Ridge Road
Village of East Davenport
(563) 323-6231
- Viking Pups. Theresa Bryant, Feature Reporter. Website
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Friday, October 26
- The Crossroads of DeWitt. Deb Monroe, Cafe Manager & Cook. Website
- Go Red For Women. Lynn Maxwell, Heart Attack Survivor
Go Red For Women
Wednesday, Nov. 7
10:30am - 1:30pm
RiverCenter
136 E. 3rd Street
Davenport, IA
Website
- Treating Addiction. Rick Martenson, QC Counselor
- Movie Reviews. Linda Cook, Film Critic
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Thursday, October 25
- Halloween Walk at Clear Channel Radio Stations
Halloween Walk
Tomorrow, 4pm-6pm
Clear Channel Media & Entertainment
3535 E. Kimberly Rd.
Davenport, IA
Website
- Halloween Face Painting. Jane Driscoll, Zany Janie Entertainment
- Homemade Zombie Costumes. Kellie Carter, Haunted Carter Farms
- "The Nearthlings." Raymond Grant Sims, Author. Website
- Inexpensive Halloween Crafts. Becca Armstrong, Blogger. Website
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Wednesday, October 24
- Green Your Halloween. Leslie Klipsch, Writer. Website
- Pumpkin Power. Dietitian Molly Muchow, Hy-Vee
- Treats For Troops. Dr. Mindy Hochgesang, Byrum Family Dentistry
Treats For The Troops
Thursday, Nov. 1
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Byrum Family Dentistry
3878 Middle Rd.
Bettendorf, IA
(563) 332-7734
Website
- Dr. Paul's Piggy Paste. Dr. Paul Kinsinger, Inventor, "Piggy Paste". Website
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Tuesday, October 23
- Howl-O-Ween Pawty. Renae Frankz, Pet Photographer
Howl-O-Ween Pawty
Saturday, 10am - 4pm
Sunday, 10am - 3pm
Happy Dog Bakery
1629 5th Avenue
Moline, IL
Website
- Halloween Pet Safety. Matt Nelson, Maple Ridge Veterinary Clinic
- #TheVoiceonPSL. Bryan Witt, "The Voice" Correspondent
Click here to follow Bryan on Twitter and tweet LIVE with him during "The Voice"
- Wild About The Child. Nick Cox, Thunder Bay Grille
Wild About The Child
Saturday, Nov. 3
6pm
Veritas Stables
7721 Utica Ridge Rd.
Davenport, IA
Website
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Monday, October 22
- Bosom Buddies of the QC. Judy Brumbaugh, Founder
Bosom Buddies of the QC
Meet Wednesdays, 1:15pm - 3:15pm
Trinity Moline Cafe
John Deere Road & 7th Street
Moline, IL
Website
- "A Warrior Awakens." Deena Nehring, Author Website
- Four-legged Friends. Pam Arndt, Humane Society of Scott County
- Managing Your Sweet Tooth. Becky Willey, Weight Watchers
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Friday, October 19
- PSL Potpourri
Skin Hydrators. Lori Caruso, Muscatine Dermatology
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin. Chef Jeff Grunder, The Machine Shed
Squirrel Stew. Janice & Elizabeth Myelle
Cast Iron Chef
Tomorrow, 10am - 3pm
Apple River Fort
311 East Myrtle Street
Elizabeth, IL
(815) 858-2028
Website
Women's Insurance Awareness & Financial Planning. Cynthia Tidwell, Royal Neighbors of America
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Thursday, October 18
- Hall Tree Fall Fashions. Holly Bell, MAXX Models & Talent
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Wednesday, October 17
- Multicultural Wedding & Events Expo. Jacqueline Tome, Founder
Wedding & Events Expo
Sunday, 11:30am - 4pm
RiverCenter
136 E. 3rd Street
Davenport, IA
(309) 269-6345
Website
- Domestic Violence Awareness. Rebecca Wheeler, Christian Care
Purple Pendant
Diamonds on the Avenue
3320 East Kimberly Road
Davenport, IA
(563) 344-9099
Website
Christian Care
(309) 786-5734 Website
- Meerkats 3D & Mummy Madness. Nichole Myles, Putnam Museum
Meerkats 3D
Opens Friday
Putnam Museum
1717 W. 12th Street
Davenport, IA
(563) 324-1933
Website
Mummy Madness
Saturday, 6pm - 9pm
Putnam Museum
1717 W. 12th Street
Davenport, IA
(563) 324-1933
Website
- Family Style Pork Recipes. Dietitian Beth Freehill, Hy-Vee
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Tuesday, October 16
- Squirrel Stew. Janice & Elizabeth Myelle
Cast Iron Chef
Saturday, 10am - 3pm
Apple River Fort
311 East Myrtle Street
Elizabeth, IL
(815) 858-2028
Website
- #TheVoiceonPSL. Bryan Witt, "The Voice" Correspondent
- Pumpkin Carving. Ellen Loechner, Quad City Botanical Center
Pumpkin Carving
Sunday, Noon - 4pm
Quad City Botanical Center
2525 4th Avenue
Rock Island, IL
(309) 794-0991
Website
- Shelter Sleep Out. Melanie Jones, Humility of Mary Shelter
Shelter Sleep Out
Overnight Friday
Modern Woodmen Park
209 S. Gaines Street
Davenport, IA
(563) 322-8065
Website
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Monday, October 15
- Holiday Hiring Tips. Erin Hankins, Robert Half International
- Four-legged Friends. Samantha DeYoung, Rock Island County Animal Care & Control
Flu Vaccines
Wednesday, 2pm - 4pm
RI Co. Animal Care & Control
4001 78th Avenue
Moline, IL
(309) 558-3647
Website
Paws In The Parking Lot
Saturday, Noon - 3pm
RI Co. Animal Care & Control
4001 78th Avenue
Moline, IL
(309) 558-3647
Website
- Tegeler's Amish Furniture. Theresa Bryant, Feature Reporter
Tegeler's Amish Furniture
13459 Crosby Road
Morrison, IL
(815) 772-3533
Website
- Brain Boosters. Dr. Paul Nussbaum, Clinical Neuropsychologist. Website
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Friday, October 12
- Cookies By Design
Cookies By Design
3382 Middle Rd.
Bettendorf, IA
(563) 332-4311
Website
- Divide and Conquer. Rick Martenson, QC Counselor
- 4-H Archery. Bryan Witt, Feature Reporter
Contact Cheryl Geitner, 4-H Youth Educator, to learn more about the 4-H Shooting Sports.
(309) 756-9978
- Movie Reviews. Linda Cook, Film Critic
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Thursday, October 11
- Scrap Fabric Tutus. Terra Polenske, Lulu Breezy Bee Designs
- Over The Edge. Bailey Deitz & Jennifer McAndrew
Polar Plunge
Saturday, Oct. 27, Noon
West Lake Park Beach
14910 110th Avenue
Davenport, IA
(515) 986-5520
Website
Over The Edge
Wednesday, Oct. 31
8am - 4pm
Hotel Blackhawk
200 East 3rd Street
Davenport, IA
(515) 986-5520
Website
- Rock Island's Hot Dog Lady. Bryan Witt, Feature Reporter
- Mix and Match Meals. Dietitian Nina Struss, Hy-Vee
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Wednesday, October 10
- PSL Potpourri
Five Key Fashion Pieces. Chris Reyhons, The Ruby Slipper
Ruby Slipper Fall Fashions
Saving Forest Grove School. Theresa Bryant, Feature Reporter. Website
Bombfire Pizzeria. Bryan Witt, Feature Reporter
Bombfire Pizzeria
516 Pearl Street
Sabula, IA
(563) 249-8688
Website
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Tuesday, October 9
- PSL Potpourri
Year-long Fashion Fast. Leslie Klipsch, Writer. Website
Ecothrifty. Deborah Niemann, Author. Website
Easy Family Meals. Dietitian Kristen Decker, Hy-Vee
Immune Boosting Remedies. Linette Bolin, Young Living Essential Oils. Website
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Monday, October 8
- 4-H Dog Obedience. Lorraine Kinsey, Instructor
Dog Obedience & Showmanship
Meets Mondays at 5:30pm April - July
Mercer County Fairgrounds, Aledo, IL
Contact Mercer County 4-H at (309) 582-5106
4-H Animal Discoveries Club
Meets fourth Saturday each month at 1pm
Teske Pet & Garden Center, Moline, IL
Contact Rock Island County at (309) 756-9978
- Ask the Attorney. Jack Schwartz. Website
Have a legal question for Jack? Submit it here.
- Four-legged Friends. Mary Nevans-Pederson, Jackson Co. Humane Society
Fall Dinner & Auction
Saturday, Oct. 20
5pm-7pm
Eagel's Club
E. Platt Street
Maquoketa, IA
(563) 872-5754
Jackson County Humane Society
23354 Dark Hollow Rd.
Maquoketa, IA
(563) 652-5360
- Fire Safety Checklist. Lt. Mark Kakert, Davenport Fire Department
- All Bacon Dinner. Chef Monika Sudakov, Chestnut Street Inn
All Bacon Dinner
Friday - Sunday, Oct. 19-21
6:30pm
Chestnut Street Inn
Sheffield, IL
(815) 454-2419
Website
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Friday, October 5
- Skin Hydrators. Lori Caruso, Muscatine Dermatology
- Never Too Old To Write. Robin Rinke, Author
You're Never Too Old To Write A Book
Tuesday, 2pm
Lighthouse of Silvis
1900 10th Street
Silvis, IL
(309) 948-3137
Website
- Stuffed Pork Tenderloin. Chef Jeff Grunder, The Machine Shed
- Movie Reviews. Linda Cook, Film Critic
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Thursday, October 4
- Wallace's Fall Festival. Kate Terrell, Wallace's Garden Center
Fall Festival
Saturday & Sunday
9am - 5pm
Wallace's Garden Center
2605 Devils Glen Road
Bettendorf, IA
Website
- Stylin' Hats. Gloria Henricksen, Hats, Hair & Wigs
Hat Open House
Friday & Saturday
11am - 4pm
Hats, Hair & Wigs
Union Arcade Bldg
3rd & Brady Streets
Davenport, IA
(563) 322-0804
- Women's Insurance Awareness & Financial Planning. Cynthia Tidwell, Royal Neighbors of America
- Wells4Wellness. Pat Herath, Founder
Wells4Wellness 5k Run/Walk
Saturday, 8am
Calvary Pavilion
4700 53rd Street
Moline, IL
Website
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Wednesday, October 3
- Tour De Fork. Stephanie Godke, Author & Cooking Instructor
Book Signing
Friday, 5:30pm - 8pm
Mississippi River Distilling Company
303 North Cody Road
LeClaire, IA
Website
- Anti-Bullying. Gabriella van Rij, Author & Advocate. Website
- Floral Memories. Jody Walker, Jewelry Artist. Website
MIP Arts & Crafts
Sunday, 7am - 4pm
Eriksen Chevrolet-Buick
325 First Avenue
Milan, IL
- Beatles' 50th Anniversary. Bryan Witt, Feature Reporter
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Tuesday, October 2
- Four Seasons Colored Denim. Katie Andrios, Four Seasons
- #TheVoiceonPSL. Bryan Witt, "The Voice" Correspondent
Follow Bryan LIVE on Twitter during "The Voice"
- Keys to Weight Loss. Dietitian Marie Ludgate, Hy-Vee
- Four Seasons Fall Tops
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Monday, October 1
- Mammogram Vouchers. Stefanie Dreher, Genesis Center for Breast Health
Girls' Night Out: Movie & A Mammogram
Monday, Oct. 22
7pm
DeWitt Opera House
712 6th Avenue
(563) 659-4233
Breast Cancer Voucher Program
(563) 421-1913 or (888) 532-7140
Website
- Pumpkin Cannon Festival. Bruce Curry, Country Corner
Pumpkin Cannon Festival
Saturday & Sunday
10:30am - 6pm
Country Corner Farm Market
5333 US Hwy 150
Alpha, IL
(309) 629-2359
Website
- Lids That Cover Any Bowl
Just Because
208 W. 2nd Street
Muscatine, IA
(563) 264-0377
- Ask the Attorney. Jack Schwartz. Website
Have a legal question for Jack? Submit it here.
- Four-legged Friends. Patti McRae, Quad City Animal Welfare Center
"Whine" Tasting
Friday, Oct. 19
5pm - 8pm
Lavender Crest Winery
5401 Hwy 6
Colona, IL