Community Events
The following events are being offered by progressive groups in our local area.
Davenport Elections - Forums and Trainings -
Various Dates and Locations Are Listed Below
Davenport City Council Forum (Ward 3,4,8 and At -Large)*
October 14, 6:00pm
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities
Davenport City Council Forum (Ward 5,6,7)
October 15, 6:00pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of the Quad Cities
Davenport School Board Forum
October 22, 6:00pm
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities
Amber Bordolo
October 14, 6:00pm
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities
Davenport City Council Forum (Ward 5,6,7)
October 15, 6:00pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of the Quad Cities
Davenport School Board Forum
October 22, 6:00pm
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities
Amber Bordolo
The Power of Protest - Tuesdays, October 22nd Through November 12th at 2:00 pm
Rock Island Downtown Library
Frieze Lectures
Augustana College Lecture Series /Rock Island Downtown Library
This is a series on The Power of Protest. On October 22nd, come hear Dr. Robert Wengronowitz discuss the School Strike for Climate Action and other issues regarding protests for the environment. On October 29th, Dr. Monica Smith will discuss the changing nature of activism, On November 5th, Vickie Phipps will discuss the art community's reaction to protest, and on November 12th, Dr. Thomas Tredway will discuss the late activist Bill Sampson.
Lori McCollum
Frieze Lectures
Augustana College Lecture Series /Rock Island Downtown Library
This is a series on The Power of Protest. On October 22nd, come hear Dr. Robert Wengronowitz discuss the School Strike for Climate Action and other issues regarding protests for the environment. On October 29th, Dr. Monica Smith will discuss the changing nature of activism, On November 5th, Vickie Phipps will discuss the art community's reaction to protest, and on November 12th, Dr. Thomas Tredway will discuss the late activist Bill Sampson.
Lori McCollum
Call to Climate Action: Interfaith Statewide Gathering - Saturday, October 26th
at 9:00 am
Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
1350 Lyndhurst Dr., Hiawatha, Iowa
Iowa Interfaith Power & Light
Statewide Interfaith Gathering
Iowa Interfaith Power and Light will host a statewide interfaith gathering on climate action in Hiawatha, Iowa on October 26th. This free, student-led event will include an interfaith prayer service, a keynote by Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, a widely known evangelical Christian and climate scientist, and a keynote response and discussion.
Iowa college students of faith have been organizing this event, which asks the question, "As I discern my calling, how does faith invite me into climate action?" The statewide gathering invites everyone from students, faculty, professionals, parents, retirees, and all people of faith to join together to reflect and act upon this question.
Iowa Interfaith Power And Light
505 5th Avenue, Suite 333
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
515.689.1112
director@iowaipl.org
Director Iowa Power & Light
Britt Vickstrom
1350 Lyndhurst Dr., Hiawatha, Iowa
Iowa Interfaith Power & Light
Statewide Interfaith Gathering
Iowa Interfaith Power and Light will host a statewide interfaith gathering on climate action in Hiawatha, Iowa on October 26th. This free, student-led event will include an interfaith prayer service, a keynote by Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, a widely known evangelical Christian and climate scientist, and a keynote response and discussion.
Iowa college students of faith have been organizing this event, which asks the question, "As I discern my calling, how does faith invite me into climate action?" The statewide gathering invites everyone from students, faculty, professionals, parents, retirees, and all people of faith to join together to reflect and act upon this question.
Iowa Interfaith Power And Light
505 5th Avenue, Suite 333
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
515.689.1112
director@iowaipl.org
Director Iowa Power & Light
Britt Vickstrom
Moms Demand Action for Gun Safety Monthly Meeting - Saturday, October 26th at 10:00 am
Davenport Main Library (the lower level)
3rd St. & Main, Davenport, IA (map)
Moms Demand Action for Gun Safety
Moms Demand Action For Gun Safety is a grassroots organization that advocates for sensible solutions to gun issues and gun violence in our country. Please join us as we meet to discuss strategies and training. An added bonus is you just MIGHT be lucky enough to get some of Lynn's delicious homemade treats that she often brings for us. YUMMM!
Debra Sperry
3rd St. & Main, Davenport, IA (map)
Moms Demand Action for Gun Safety
Moms Demand Action For Gun Safety is a grassroots organization that advocates for sensible solutions to gun issues and gun violence in our country. Please join us as we meet to discuss strategies and training. An added bonus is you just MIGHT be lucky enough to get some of Lynn's delicious homemade treats that she often brings for us. YUMMM!
Debra Sperry
Ouch? That Stereotype Hurts! - Saturday, November 2nd at 10:00 am
Eastern Iowa Community College, Urban Campus
One Human Family QCA
Join One Human Family for an interactive session to learn useful, easy-to-learn phrases and skills for speaking up effectively against bias and stereotypes. The presenter is Barbara Dunn Swanson through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Seating is limited. RSVP required: ravkarp@msn.com
Lori McCollum
One Human Family QCA
Join One Human Family for an interactive session to learn useful, easy-to-learn phrases and skills for speaking up effectively against bias and stereotypes. The presenter is Barbara Dunn Swanson through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Seating is limited. RSVP required: ravkarp@msn.com
Lori McCollum
Lawrence H. Roy Lecture: "Reaching For The Stars" by Jose Hernandez - Tuesday, November 5th at 7:00 pm
Augustana College Olin Building
Augustana College Lecture Series
Come listen to an inspiring lecture by Jose Hernandez, a migrant farmworker who became an engineer and a NASA astronaut.
Susan Leuthauser
Augustana College Lecture Series
Come listen to an inspiring lecture by Jose Hernandez, a migrant farmworker who became an engineer and a NASA astronaut.
Susan Leuthauser
Anti-Human Trafficking Meeting - Tuesday, November 12th at 9:00 am
The Canticle
841 13th Ave. N., Clinton, IA
Sisters of St. Francis Franciscan Peace Center
The Franciscan Peace Center of the Sisters of St. Francis of Clinton, Iowa, will hold an Anti-Trafficking Committee meeting Tuesday, November 12, at 9 am at The Canticle, 843 13th Ave. N., Clinton, Iowa. Contact Lori Freudenberg at 563-242-7611 for more information.
Lori Freudenberg
841 13th Ave. N., Clinton, IA
Sisters of St. Francis Franciscan Peace Center
The Franciscan Peace Center of the Sisters of St. Francis of Clinton, Iowa, will hold an Anti-Trafficking Committee meeting Tuesday, November 12, at 9 am at The Canticle, 843 13th Ave. N., Clinton, Iowa. Contact Lori Freudenberg at 563-242-7611 for more information.
Lori Freudenberg
