Community Events
The following events are being offered by progressive groups in our local area.
One Human Family Events in November
One Human Family has multiple events in November. They "promote diversity and inclusion in the Quad Cities area." The link to our PACG blog (above) has more details about their important work.
Anti-Trafficking Committee Meeting - Tuesday, November 13th 9:00 am
Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Franciscan Peace Center
843 13th Ave. N., Clinton, Iowa (map)
The Franciscan Peace Center of the Sisters of St. Francis of Clinton, Iowa, will hold an Anti-Trafficking Committee meeting Tuesday, November 13, at 9 a.m. at The Canticle, 843 13th Ave. N., Clinton, Iowa. Contact Lori Freudenberg at 563-242-7611 for more information.
Lori Freudenberg
lfreudenberg@clintonfranciscans.com
843 13th Ave. N., Clinton, Iowa (map)
The Franciscan Peace Center of the Sisters of St. Francis of Clinton, Iowa, will hold an Anti-Trafficking Committee meeting Tuesday, November 13, at 9 a.m. at The Canticle, 843 13th Ave. N., Clinton, Iowa. Contact Lori Freudenberg at 563-242-7611 for more information.
Lori Freudenberg
lfreudenberg@clintonfranciscans.com
Social Justice film - Thursday, November 15th 6:30 pm
Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Franciscan Peace Center
The Canticle 843 13th Ave. N., Clinton, Iowa
The Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Iowa, present movies that matter monthly at The Canticle, 841 Thirteenth Avenue North in Clinton. The movies are free and open to the public. The November movie is Storied Streets and will be shown on Thursday, November 15, at 6:30 p.m. Cheryl McCulloh, Executive Director of United Way, Clinton County, will be the featured speaker following the screening of the film.
Storied Streets explores homelessness across America by telling the stories of those who live it every day. The documentary film profiles the homeless and the formerly homeless and their struggle to survive. Their stories are real, raw and compelling. The film will provide a window into their struggles, question stereotypes and change the way you feel about homelessness.
Nancy Miller
nmiller@clintonfranciscans.com
The Canticle 843 13th Ave. N., Clinton, Iowa
The Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Iowa, present movies that matter monthly at The Canticle, 841 Thirteenth Avenue North in Clinton. The movies are free and open to the public. The November movie is Storied Streets and will be shown on Thursday, November 15, at 6:30 p.m. Cheryl McCulloh, Executive Director of United Way, Clinton County, will be the featured speaker following the screening of the film.
Storied Streets explores homelessness across America by telling the stories of those who live it every day. The documentary film profiles the homeless and the formerly homeless and their struggle to survive. Their stories are real, raw and compelling. The film will provide a window into their struggles, question stereotypes and change the way you feel about homelessness.
Nancy Miller
nmiller@clintonfranciscans.com
Quad Cities Interfaith Task Force Assembly - Monday, November 19th at 6:30 pm
Sponsored by Quad Cities Interfaith
Location to be determined
Monday, November 19th, 2018 at 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Location to be determined
Monday, November 19th, 2018 at 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Join Quad Cities Interfaith
for our upcoming
Issues Task Force Assembly
November 19, 2018, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
(Location to be determined)
Issue Task Forces will be strategizing on advancing our campaigns for:
Immigrant Rights
Mass Incarceration/Restorative Justice
Additional issues as they emerge
Note from PACG:
Immigrant Rights will be of interest to our Civil Rights Forum
Mass Incarceration/Restorative Justice will be of interest to our Civil Rights Forum
and Drug Policy Forum
Contact Lead Organizer Aaron Wagner, QCI, at
641-990-4594, aaronwagnerqci@gmail.com, with
questions or input leading up the October 22nd meeting
for our upcoming
Issues Task Force Assembly
November 19, 2018, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
(Location to be determined)
Issue Task Forces will be strategizing on advancing our campaigns for:
Immigrant Rights
Mass Incarceration/Restorative Justice
Additional issues as they emerge
Note from PACG:
Immigrant Rights will be of interest to our Civil Rights Forum
Mass Incarceration/Restorative Justice will be of interest to our Civil Rights Forum
and Drug Policy Forum
Contact Lead Organizer Aaron Wagner, QCI, at
641-990-4594, aaronwagnerqci@gmail.com, with
questions or input leading up the October 22nd meeting
Moms Care Cards - Tuesday, November 20th 4:00 pm
Moms Care Cards
Milltown Coffee
3800 River Dr. Moline IL (map)
Moms and any other interest persons will be making "care cards" for those affected by gun violence in Sandy Hook Elementary. Come anytime between 4:00 and 7:00 pm and join us. Examples will be provided. These are post cards with little messages to let those who have been harmed by gun violence know that they and their loved ones are not forgotten.
Debra Sperry
debra_sperry@hotmail.com
Milltown Coffee
3800 River Dr. Moline IL (map)
Moms and any other interest persons will be making "care cards" for those affected by gun violence in Sandy Hook Elementary. Come anytime between 4:00 and 7:00 pm and join us. Examples will be provided. These are post cards with little messages to let those who have been harmed by gun violence know that they and their loved ones are not forgotten.
Debra Sperry
debra_sperry@hotmail.com
Advent Day of Reflection - Saturday, December 1st 8:00 am
Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Franciscan Peace Center
843 13th Ave. N., Clinton, Iowa
Sisters of St. Francis Advent Day of Reflection is on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Canticle, 841 13th Ave. N. Clinton, Iowa. Sister Glenna Czachor, OSF, is the facilitator. Advent season is a special time for Christians. Join us as we look to the scripture readings of Advent to light our way.
Nancy Miller
nmiller@clintonfranciscans.com
843 13th Ave. N., Clinton, Iowa
Sisters of St. Francis Advent Day of Reflection is on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Canticle, 841 13th Ave. N. Clinton, Iowa. Sister Glenna Czachor, OSF, is the facilitator. Advent season is a special time for Christians. Join us as we look to the scripture readings of Advent to light our way.
Nancy Miller
nmiller@clintonfranciscans.com
Sandy Hook Vigil - Thursday, December 13th 6:00 pm
Moms Demand Action
Unitarian Universalist Church
3707 Eastern AV, Davenport (map)
Moms will be having a vigil in honor of those who lost loved ones or were affected by the Sandy Hook Shootings. Please come and join us at the church.
Debra Sperry
debra_sperry@hotmail.com
Unitarian Universalist Church
3707 Eastern AV, Davenport (map)
Moms will be having a vigil in honor of those who lost loved ones or were affected by the Sandy Hook Shootings. Please come and join us at the church.
Debra Sperry
debra_sperry@hotmail.com
Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace - Thursdays, through December 13th
Sponsored by Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Iowa (map)
841 Thirteenth Avenue North in Clinton
Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace sessions will be held at The Canticle, 841 Thirteenth Avenue North in Clinton. Take time away to get re-energized, re-focused, and learn ways to live a more balanced life. Take time to peacefully sort through the challenges of our lives.
Morning and evenings sessions will be available 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m., respectively, July 12 through December 13. Call Sister Nancy Miller at 563-242-7611 or email nmiller@clintonfranciscans.com to sign up.
Sister Nancy Miller
nmiller@clintonfranciscans.com
841 Thirteenth Avenue North in Clinton
Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace sessions will be held at The Canticle, 841 Thirteenth Avenue North in Clinton. Take time away to get re-energized, re-focused, and learn ways to live a more balanced life. Take time to peacefully sort through the challenges of our lives.
Morning and evenings sessions will be available 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m., respectively, July 12 through December 13. Call Sister Nancy Miller at 563-242-7611 or email nmiller@clintonfranciscans.com to sign up.
Sister Nancy Miller
nmiller@clintonfranciscans.com