An arm-wrestling competition for a reality TV show, American Arm Wrestling, and USA championship will be held at The Clubhouse, 2501 53rd Ave., Bettendorf. Registration, weigh-in, and interviews begin at 6 p.m.; competition starts at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. There is a $10 entry fee; free for spectators. There are cash prizes for three men's weight classes, and awards for women competitors. Call (563) 332-1561, see the website, or email for details. Map
Wednesday, January 9, 2013; Thursday, January 10, 2013; Wednesday, January 16, 2013; Thursday, January 17, 2013; Wednesday, January 23, 2013; Thursday, January 24, 2013; Wednesday, January 30, 2013; Thursday, January 31, 2013; Friday, February 1, 2013
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, will present the musical Hank Williams: Lost Highway (book by Mark Harelik and Randal Myler; music and lyrics by Hank Williams) from Jan. 11-March 9. 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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The documentary One Night Stand: Creating a Play in a Day will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at Rave Motion Pictures 53, 3601 E. 53rd St., Davenport. It follows comedic actors, writers, composers, and directors as they are given 24 hours to write, cast, compose, rehearse, and perform four short musicals in New York City. Admission is $15; tickets are available online. Call (563) 441-0242 for details.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
A Panel of Antiquers Answers Questions About Your Old Stuff for the Wild Winter Wednesdays program from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Ave., Fulton. Refreshments will be served. Also, an optional soup, bread, and dessert lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (cost by donation). Call (815) 589-4545 for details.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Ski Snowstar Winter Sports Park, 9500 126th St. W., Andalusia, will host public races at 6:30 p.m. They will be giant-slalom format timed races. There will be prizes on the final night. Cost to participate is $5, and registration is required. Call (309) 798-2666 or email for details.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013; Wednesday, February 6, 2013; Wednesday, February 13, 2013; Wednesday, February 20, 2013; Wednesday, February 27, 2013
The Rock Island Library, 401 19th St., will host a reception for new director Angela Campbell from 5-7 p.m. RSVPs encouraged by Jan. 25; call (309) 732-7305 for details. Map Free.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
The Illinois Department of Employment Security will hold a Re-employment workshop at 9 a.m. at the Moline Library, 3210 41st St. Call (309) 524-2440 or email for details. Map Free.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
The District Theatre, 1611 2nd Ave., Rock Island, will present the musical Rent by Jonathan Larson. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20; $10 for the previews Jan. 30-31. Call (309) 235-1654 for details.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013; Thursday, January 31, 2013; Friday, February 1, 2013; Saturday, February 2, 2013; Sunday, February 3, 2013; Wednesday, February 6, 2013; Thursday, February 7, 2013; Friday, February 8, 2013; Saturday, February 9, 2013; Sunday, February 10, 2013; Wednesday, February 13, 2013; Thursday, February 14, 2013; Friday, February 15, 2013; Saturday, February 16, 2013; Sunday, February 17, 2013; Wednesday, February 20, 2013; Thursday, February 21, 2013; Friday, February 22, 2013; Saturday, February 23, 2013; Sunday, February 24, 2013
A restring event for acoustic and electric six-string guitars will be held from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at West Music, 4305 44th Ave., Moline. Strings will be provided. There also will be a drawing. Cost is four canned goods or nonperishable food items, or $5. Proceeds will go to the River Bend Foodbank. Call (319) 351-2000 or email for details. Map
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
A faculty recital with Robert Elfline will begin at 8 p.m. at Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann Memorial Building, Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island. Call (309) 794-7306 for details. Map Free.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
La Ventana will be shown as part of the 18th annual Hispanic Film Festival at 7 p.m. in Room 102, Hanson Hall of Science, Augustana College, 726 35th St., Rock Island. Call (309) 794-7670 or email for details.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
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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