2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m, Rock Island County Fairgrounds, Archer Drive and Avenue of the Cities, East Moline. $18 (buy one, get one free adult ticket in advance online or by phone); $9 ages 12 and younger (free children's tickets available online or at area stores). (877) 461-1564.
Parade of Nations (Figure Skating Club of the Quad Cities)
2 p.m., The River's Edge, 700 W. River Drive, Davenport. $10; $5 students and seniors; free preschool and younger. (309) 764-2738.
Great Strides Walk to cure Cystic Fibrosis
10:30 a.m. Check-In; 11:30 a.m. Walk, Veterans' Memorial Park, 1645 23rd St., Bettendorf.
Princess of Paleontology Party (girls ages 6-12 with caregiver)
Today is Wednesday, June 19, the 170th day of 2013. There are 195 days left in the year. 1863 -- 150 years ago: The treasurer of Mercer County has been instructed to sell all thespecie now in the treasury for the highest premium in legal tender and to report same atthe next board meeting. 1888 -- 125 years ago: J.S. Freeman has been elected president of the Recreation Club ofthe Rock Island YMCA. 1913 -- 100 years ago: Rock Island voters will decide next Tuesday on the proposal toconsolidate with South Rock Island Township. 1938 -- 75 years ago: The Rev. Frederick J. Rolf will round out his 30th year as pastor ofthe Evangelical Church of Peace at Sunday worship services. 1963 -- 50 years ago: Dennis Kelly, of Moline High School, has been named a winner inTime Magazine's 27th annual current affairs contest. 1988 -- 25 years ago: The Martin Luther King Community Center will participate in theSummer Food Service Program. Free meals will be made available to all children 18years of age and younger.