Monthly Archives: December 2017

Explore The Past At The Rock Island County Historical Society

Deborah Doehler December 18, 2017 Arts/Culture, Tours

My feeling is that it is important to explore the past to understand the present and to prepare for the future. With this in mind, I went with my antique club to take a tour of the Rock Island County Historical Society. Located since 1962 in the historical area of Moline, Illinois, across from the Deere-Wiman Home and Butterworth Center, the volunteer-run historical society has been in existence since 1905. In the past decade, there have been many changes and additions to the museum and research facilities.

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A Grocer & Café: Healthy Harvest Urban Farms

Deborah Davis December 11, 2017 Food, Shopping, Wellness

A few years back father and son duo, Chad and Nieko Summers, started Healthy Harvest Urban Farms in East Moline, Illinois. It’s an organic community garden and garden center. They have recently taken this venture and extended into a storefront in downtown Rock Island.

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Rudolph at The Adler Theatre: red-nosed, singing and full of magic.

Meghan Cooley December 8, 2017 Arts/Culture, Family

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical will be at The Adler Theatre in Davenport on Wednesday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m.

5 Things you need to know about this production:

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Hot Hot Chocolate! Polar Express Pajama Party returns to the Putnam

Katy Williams December 6, 2017 Family

As you look out the frost covered windows during this month, many of us dwell on what the holiday season means to us. Every person you meet will answer that question differently — but most will note the importance of family, giving, holiday decor, and cheer.

During this busy time, most families are constantly on the go with little time to spend together until the holidays arrive. However, in those open pockets of time, the Putnam Museum has their 4-day annual Polar Express Pajama Party, giving an opportunity to spend quality family time together.

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Christmas Day Dinner 2017

Quad Cities Editorial Team December 5, 2017 Uncategorized

These places are open for meals on Christmas Day 2017 – Monday, Dec. 25!

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Ship Some QC to a Loved One

Quad Cities Editorial Team December 5, 2017 Food, Shopping

Sometimes people that don’t live in the Quad Cities anymore need a little taste of home. We understand that you can’t come back every week to get your favorite ice cream, chocolate, or pizza. Or maybe you’ve visited the Quad Cities and you don’t have taco pizza like we do. We have the info from the sources on the best way to order these items.

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Season of Light at Augustana’s planetarium

Meghan Cooley December 4, 2017 Arts/Culture, Family

Augustana College’s John Deere Planetarium hosts its annual holiday show “Season of Light”. Have you ever wondered how the night sky has influenced holiday traditions? Was it astrologically possible for the Star of Bethlehem to shine all day and night? What might the movement of stars and other historical astrology tell us about what took place years ago?

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