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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
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Chabad Lubavitch of the Quad Cities, 1880 E. 54th St., Davenport, will host the annual Chanukah Celebration at 5:30 p.m. It will include a juggler, menorah lighting, children's activities, dreidels, and a light buffet with potato latkes (pancakes) and doughnuts. Cost is $8; $5 for children; $30 per family. Call (563) 355-1065 for details. Map
Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Assumption High School, 1020 W. Central Park Ave., Davenport, will present a Christmas Band Concert at 7 p.m. Call (563) 326-5313 for details. Map
Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, will present Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical by Meredith Willson from Nov. 9-Dec. 30. There are evening performances on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and matinees on Wednesdays. See the website for times and ticket prices. For tickets, call (309) 786-7733, ext. 2 or order online. Map
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Wednesday, December 12, 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

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A Tribute to Our Lady of Guadalupe will be held from 7-9 p.m. at Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island. It will include a performance by Mariachi Ameca, a tribute to the history of the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe with a shrine, a short play, music, and dance. Guests may bring flowers for the altar and are encouraged to wear traditional clothing. Call (309) 794-8257 for details. Map Free.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Wisenheimer, uncensored long-form improv for ages 18 and up, will go on from 8-9:30 p.m. at the Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island. Long-form-style games "The Lottery" and "Honest Dick" will follow the main show. Bar and food will be available. Tickets are $5. Call (309) 786-1111 or email for details. Map
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Today is Wednesday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2013. There are 223 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: Large quantities of ice from LaCrosse and Lake Pepin are beingshipped on ice boats, towed by steamers to St. Louis and points below.
1888 -- 125 years ago: With the Mississippi River at 18 feet above the low water stage,Rock Island is waging a valiant fight to keep the river from flooding the entire city.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Approval has been given by the city commission for paving 45thStreet between 7th and 11th Avenues.
1938 -- 75 years ago: Herndon Wright, of East Moline, has won the discus-throw title, by aheave of more than 140 feet, to set a new high school record at Champaign.
1963 -- 50 years ago: With the Selective Service Law recently extended by Congress forfour more years, Mrs. Hazel Doris reminded young men that they must register withinfive days after attaining their 18th birthday.
1988 -- 25 years ago: Over 500 Quad-Cities area retired volunteers were honoredrecently for their community services at a Retired Senior Volunteer Program luncheonat Palmer Auditorium in Davenport. Guest speaker, William Moffitt, director of productengineering of Deere & Co., spoke about leadership and stressed the importance ofcommunity volunteers.

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