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celebration of the Festival of Sankta Lucia will begin at 7 p.m. in Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann Memorial Building,
Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island. It will feature traditional songs and stories by Swedish-language students and light refreshments. Call (309) 794-7721 for details.
Map Free.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
The
Davenport Police Senior Lights Tour will start no later than 7 p.m. Reservations are required; call (563) 386-7477.
Free.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, will present the children's show
Freckleface Strawberry: The Musical (music and lyrics by Gary Kupper, book by Rose Caiola and Gary Kupper, based on the book by Julianne Moore). The show-only performance is at 10 a.m. Tickets are $10.50; $9.50 for groups of 12 and up; $9 for Girl Scouts Nov. 24 and Dec. 8 only.
See the schedule of all performances online.Call (309) 786-7733, ext. 2 for details.
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Saturday, November 24, 2012; Saturday, December 1, 2012; Friday, December 7, 2012; Saturday, December 8, 2012; Tuesday, December 11, 2012; Thursday, December 13, 2012; Saturday, December 15, 2012; Tuesday, December 18, 2012; Saturday, December 22, 2012; Saturday, December 29, 2012
Getting That Job: Resume Tips will be offered from 11 a.m.-noon at the
Rock Island Library, 401 19th St. Registration required; call (309) 732-7341 for details.
Map Free.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
United Township High School, 1275 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, will present a
holiday concert at 7 p.m. Choir alumni are invited to sing "Carol of the Bells." There will be a short reception and rehearsal at 6 p.m. Call (309) 752-1633 or
email for details.
Map Free.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
The
National Geographic Giant Screen Theater, Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport, will show
It's a Wonderful Life for the
Classic Film Series at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $8.50; $7.50 for seniors, students, and military; $6.50 for youth; $1 off for members. Call (563) 324-1933 for details.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Clinton County naturalist Jill Schmidt will present
Logging Days at 7 p.m. at the
Wapsi River Environmental Center, 31555 52nd Ave., Dixon, Iowa. Learn about the historical logging industry and lumberjacks in the northern woods of Wisconsin in the 1800s. Call (563) 328-3286 for details.
Map Free.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
A
Prenzie Players drink-through of King Edward III for Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. at the
Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport. In this read-through, a moderator will assign roles which will change every scene. Roles will be cast without regard to suitability. No acting experience needed -- the goal is fun. Bring a beverage and a snack to share or hoard (optional). Bring a copy of the play if possible (some will be available). Suggested donation is $5. Call (563) 324-1410 or
email for details.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
A list of today's
public meetings.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
The Family Museum will present
Push Pull Forces for grades 1-6 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Moline Library, 3210 41st St. Learn about friction and build a roller coaster that's really fast -- or slow. Registration required; call (309) 524-2480 or
email for details.
Map Free.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
The annual
Season of Light planetarium show for ages 8 and up will be presented at 7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday in the
John Deere Planetarium, Augustana College, 820 38th St., Rock Island. The multimedia program explains how holiday traditions are connected to the sky. Doors will open 15 minutes in advance; latecomers will not be admitted. Reservations are requested; call (309) 794-7327 during business hours. The nearby Fryxell Geology Museum also will be open 7:30-8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 1-4 p.m Saturday-Sunday.
Map Free.
Saturday, December 8, 2012 to Friday, December 14, 2012
The
St. Ambrose University Jazz Ensemble and
STAMVOJA will perform from 7-9 p.m. on the Community Stage,
River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Donations will be accepted to support the RME. Call (563) 326-1333 or
email for details.
Map Free.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
The
Swedish Christmas julsmorgasbord will begin at 5:15 p.m. in the
Augustana College Center Dining Room, 3750 7th Ave., Rock Island. The buffet will offer a variety of traditional Swedish foods including ham, cold fish or meat slices, Swedish meatballs, casseroles, breads, and cheeses. Cost is $12; $6 for children. Call (309) 794-7721 for details.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Continuing Events
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