Car Shows to Benefit Children Wanting to Participate in Parks & Recreation Programs in Bettendorf
Bettendorf, IOWA – March 24, 2023 – The Friends of the Bettendorf Parks Foundation is teaming up with Bettendorf Cars
& Coffee to rev up awareness of cool cars around the area and rev up fundraising efforts that help children participate
in summer camps and recreation programs offered by the Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Department.
Bettendorf Cars & Coffee is hosting two events:
Monthly Cars & Coffee Gatherings
These are informal gatherings that take place the first Saturday of every month starting at 9am at The Tangled Wood:
April 1
May 6
June 3
July 1
August 5
September 2
October 7
“If you’re into cars, you’re in!” said Conor Flaherty of Bettendorf Cars & Coffee. “We’ll have free coffee for the drivers
and passengers who attend, some giveaways, and most importantly – plenty of cool cars and great photo
opportunities!”
Flaherty added there are no dues or membership fees. All cars and car enthusiasts are welcome.
Concourse D’Quad Cities Car Show
This is a one-day, first-ever event that takes place Saturday, May 20th at The Tangled Wood:
“We’re hoping to grow this into something big and special for our community and provide a car show experience that is
unlike any other event in the Quad Cities Area,” said Flaherty.
The car show starts at 8am and awards will be announced at Noon. Once again, all cars and car enthusiasts are
welcome.
All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Bettendorf Parks Foundation:
“Events and fundraisers such as this held by the Friends of the Bettendorf Parks Foundation to help fund
scholarships for families who need financial assistance to participate in Parks & Rec programs,” explained Kim
Kidwell, Culture & Recreation Director for the City of Bettendorf. “The City is extremely appreciative of the hard work and
dedication of the Foundation.”
