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So what’s on the Fun10 for this week? Read on …

St. Joe’s Coffeehouse Pouring In TONIGHT

Chris Dunn would like to invite you to an afternoon St. Joe’s Open Mic Coffeehouse to benefit the St. Joe’s evening meal that happens at Rock Island Township Hall. Because we ended up playing in the dark on September 10th, it was suggested to move the coffeehouse to a weekend afternoon. Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 17th, from 3 – 5 p.m..

The September 10th St. Joe’s coffeehouse was well-attended by two-leggeds, four-leggeds, and feathered creatures. We were blessed to have new faces and voices, as well as “the regulars” in attendance. So many expressed the joy at being able to make music together again.

We will gather in the back patio and backyard area. There will be a fire in the fire pit and skewers available for roasting marshmallows, sausages, etc. Some seating will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own seating and blankets. Regular and decaf coffee will be provided; if you bring snacks to share, please individually wrap them. The Parish House will be open for bathroom use, but please follow CDC guidelines for mask wearing and physical distancing in and out of the building. The State of Illinois currently requires wearing a mask indoors for both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.

Some parking is available near the First Lutheran Parish House and additional parking is available in the First Lutheran Church parking lot.

When: Sunday, October 17, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The First Lutheran Parish House (outdoors near the fire pit/ the back patio area of the Parish House)
1600 – 20th Street, Rock Island, IL, at “the point” of 17th and 20th Streets.

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Rocky Horror Slinking Back Into Quad-Cities

That sweet transvestite is back at the Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, this October with his motley crew!

On the way to visit an old college professor, two clean cut kids, Brad Majors and his fiancée Janet Weiss, get caught in a storm and end up at the home of a mad transvestite scientist, Dr Frank’n’furter, who is in the midst of one of his maniacal experiments!

WARNING: The Rocky Horror Show is not recommended for the easily offended. This show deals with MATURE subject matters in an IMMATURE way!! If sex, drugs, rock & roll, adultery, cross-dressing, aliens, homosexuality and above all, SHOW TUNES are not your cup of tea, this may not be the show for you! If you are still reading at this point we promise you are going to LOVE IT!

No outside props are allowed to be brought in. We will be selling prop bags to use during the show for $4.00.

Friday, October 22
Doors: 6:00, Show: 7:15 (18 and older)
Doors: 10:00, Show: 11:00 (21 and older)

Saturday, October 23
Doors: 6:00, Show: 7:15 (18 and older)
Doors: 10:00, Show: 11:00 (21 and older)

Sunday, October 24 (One Show)
Doors: 5:00, Show: 6:00 (18 and older)

Friday, October 29
Doors: 6:00, Show: 7:15 (18 and older)
Doors: 10:00, Show: 11:00 (21 and older)

Friday, October 30
Doors: 6:00, Show: 7:15 (18 and older)
Doors: 10:00, Show: 11:00 (21 and older)

Sunday, October 31
Doors: 5:00, Show: 6:00 (18 and older)

ALL TICKETS ARE $25 IN ADVANCE AND $30 THE DAY OF THE SHOW.
Make Reservations online at www.thecirca21speakeasy.com or by calling 309-786-7733 ext. 2.

Davenport Public Library Holding Teen Events

The Davenport Public Library invites all teens ages 11-19 to DIY Teen!

Skeleton Fairies – Monday, October 18^th at 6:00 pm at Eastern: Looking for a spooky decoration that is creepy and a tiny bit magical? Create a scary bloodthirsty fairy with ripped-up wings and glowing eyes … or a glittering enchantress of butterflies. Registration is required at: bit.ly/dpl-teenskeletonfaries.

Glow Clouds – Monday, October 25^th at 11:00 am at Fairmount: Do you want to make a glowing cloud to hang in your space so you can feel calm & ethereal? Of course you do! We will also learn about clouds and how you can track them because Citizen Science is really cool. Registration is required at: bit.ly/dpl-teenglowclouds.

Macramé Water Bottle Bag – Saturday, November 6^th at 2:00 pm at Eastern: Hydration is so important. Keep your reusable water bottle nearby by learning how to macramé your own water bottle bag! You will “knot” be disappointed. Registration is required at: bit.ly/dpl-teenmacramewaterbottlebag.

Origami Kawaii Tissue Box – Friday, November 19th at 4:00 pm at Main: Create itty bitty kawaii tissue boxes that are fun to make and perfect as gifts for those friends who have adorable tiny sneezes.  Registration is required at: bit.ly/dpl-teenorigamikawaiitissuebox.

Clay Agate Ornaments – Tuesday, November 23rd at 6:00 pm at Fairmount: Have some FIMO Clay fun as we learn to make stunning faux agate ornaments. Registration is required at: bit.ly/dpl-teenclayagateornaments.

These programs are hosted indoors. Your family’s safety is important to us. Masks are recommended for teen attendees. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety recommendations. These programs are subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates. Check our Facebook page for updates.

These events are FREE and open to the public. For more information visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.

Okey Dokey Playing Raccoon Motel

Ballet Quad Cities Brings Disco Back To Life Next Weekend

Enjoy a funky Disco Party with Ballet Quad Cities Oct. 21 and 22 at The Outing Club, 2109 Brady St., Davenport!

Doors open at 5:30; show is at 7:30 p.m.

Catch the energy and movement of the ‘70s and disco at the club! Thirteen professional dancers are transforming The Outing Club and bringing electric performances inspired by the legendary era. Celebrate with cocktails and dinner while enjoying the nightclub vibe with the dancer’s dozen. Bring your boogie shoes, too, because the best dressed at the club will be taking home prizes. Go-go boots never looked so good!

Enjoy at 70’s style buffet of:

• Mixed Green Salad with Green Goddess dressing
• Meatloaf
• Chicken a la King
• Green Bean Casserole
• Rice pilaf
• Cherries jubilee parfait

Also available:

• Plated Parmesan Risotto with Roasted Veggies
• Child’s Chicken Strips with Fries and Fresh Fruit

ESports Event Coming To Quad-Cities Next Weekend!

Quad Cities – The National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) will host a series of scholastic LAN events throughout the 2021-22 academic year called the Hometown Series.  A LAN event stands for Local Area Network event where players connect computers together for multiplayer video games played simultaneously.

In conjunction with St. Ambrose University, the NECC’s Hometown Series will head to Davenport, Iowa, on Saturday, October 23 and Sunday, October 24.  Visit Quad Cities is also serving as a presenting partner in the event.  The state-of-the-art Rhythm City Casino will serve as the host location for the NECC scholastic LAN event in the Quad Cities.  Tickets for the event will go on sale shortly.

The NECC’s Hometown Series are open to both collegiate and high school programs.  The NECC will host six to eight of these events throughout the 2021-22 academic year.  The Hometown Series officially kicks off in South Bend, Indiana, on August 28-29 at the Bendix Esports Arena.

“As a grassroots-oriented young esports professional, I am grateful to collaborate with the NECC on creating impactful experiences for collegiate esports,” said Chase Neukam, Hometown Series Event Team Manager and Director of Esports at St. Ambrose.

“I have planned and operated over 150 esports events ranging from local gatherings to nationally-recognized tournaments and I believe the Hometown Series is a particularly special opportunity for scholastic esports. I’m eager to spearhead the Event Team for these innovative initiatives with my colleagues Chase Dewitt, Caleb Glube, and Zach Zahnle.”

“We are thrilled to announce the new Hometown Series Esports event with the NECC, St. Ambrose University, and Rhythm City Casino Resort,” said Dave Herrell, President and CEO, Visit Quad Cities. “Hosting the student-athletes and delivering a unique Quad Cities experience will be a priority for our organization with this first-time event.  We are constantly looking at new and innovative ideas and events that build our story and brand.  This opportunity aligned with those objectives.  We look forward to working closely with the NECC and our long-time partners at St. Ambrose University and Rhythm City Casino Resort during the next few months to bring it to life.”

“Rhythm City Casino Resort is always looking for exciting guest opportunities and the NECC Hometown Series is a perfect example of the unique events we like to offer,” said Ryan Lounsbury, the Director of Marketing at Rhythm City Casino. “We have worked with some of the key members that are a part of the event in the past and have seen the fun and excitement they can bring. We are looking forward to the October event and thrilled to be the host property.”

The NECC’s Hometown Series is open to both high school and collegiate players and teams and provides them with an opportunity to compete and showcase their skills across a handful of titles. The upcoming stops in Wausau and Davenport will feature game play, as well as college fairs and educational panels. Panelists will include esports industry professionals, college esports representatives, and NECC staff members.

For more information on registering for these events or for partnering with the NECC, please contact Jacob VanRyn at jacob@neccathletics.com

Teen readers (ages 11-19) are invited to take part in this annual teen challenge to see which QC Libraries’ teens can read the most during the month of October! Every QC teen reader who reads for at least 1,000 minutes will be entered into a grand prize drawing to win a $100 Visa gift card! Keep track of your minutes spent reading on www.davenportlibrary.beanstack.com, the Beanstack app, or a paper log that will be available in the Teen Area of participating libraries.

As a bonus, Davenport teens will get a ticket to enter in exclusive prize drawings for every 250 minutes they log reading! Prizes include a moody octopus plushie, a set of Posca paint markers, color-changing LED lights, a watercolor paint set, a galaxy lamp, and more. Participants will also be invited to the Teen Reading Challenge Party which will be held in conjunction with the Teen Video Contest Awards.

This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.

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