Community Events
The following events are being offered by progressive groups in our area. We have now added various progressive calendars at the top of our Community Events page, so you will have to scroll down to find an event of interest to you. But also check out the calendars! There's a lot going on and there are many ways for you to get involved.
Cancellations of events offered by other groups (below) will be listed here if we are informed
about those cancellations in a timely manner.
Cancellations of events offered by other groups (below) will be listed here if we are informed
about those cancellations in a timely manner.
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Community Calendars
Because so many groups are maintaining important calendars of events in the QCA, we decided to display some of them here. We encourage you to connect with all of these organizations to continue doing work for the common good. And if your organization is considering hosting an event, please check these to be sure that you aren't planning something on a day when others have something going on. Read the PACG blog post here to learn about what the groups below are doing, and in some instances, to add your events to their calendars. Remember that the PACG Calendar of our events and actions is here.
QC Activism Community Calendar
One Human Family-QC created the calendar below in 2024.
Clock, Inc Events Calendar
Sisters of St. Francis
Fact & Fiction: Hemp-based Cannabinoids
Friday, September 18th from 2 to 3:30 pm
From miracle cure to confusing labels, hemp-based cannabinoids are widely available but surrounded by misinformation. A holistic clinical pharmacist breaks down fact & fiction, and how to navigate a market of mixed messages. Speaker: Dr. Cathy Rosenbaum, Founder/CEO Rx Integrative Solutions. Please register at the website or call.
Rock Island Public Library Adult Services Department
309-732-7341
Rock Island Public Library Adult Services Department
309-732-7341
The Soul of Civility: Building a Civic Renaissance
Wednesday, September 23rd at 5 pm
Rogalski Center
St. Ambrose University
518 W Locust ST
Davenport, IA (map)
World Affairs Council Quad Cities
St. Ambrose University
518 W Locust ST
Davenport, IA (map)
World Affairs Council Quad Cities
Alexandra Hudson, author of The Soul of Civility, will be the keynote speaker for the St. Ambrose University Annual Falwell Lecture. She is an author, speaker and founder of Civic Renaissance, a public policy scholar, and bestselling author. She explores storytelling, civility, beauty, goodness and truth.
This free event is open to the public.
Dr. Duk Kim
This free event is open to the public.
Dr. Duk Kim
Understanding Medicare for 2027
Thursday, September 24th from 2 to 3 pm
Wednesday, September 30th at 6 pm
Rock Island Library Locations
Insurance Specialist Kara Wolf breaks down what you need to know before open enrollment starts in October. This event is offered again on September 30 at 6 pm at the Rock Island Library Watts-Midtown Branch here.
RIPL Adult Services Department
309-732-7341
RIPL Adult Services Department
309-732-7341
Community Art Supply Swap
Saturday, September 26 at 10 am to 1 pm
Crafters, artists, and other creatives - our Studio Exchange Art Supply Swap is back! If you have supplies to share, donate at any Rock Island Public Library from September 14th to the 24th (or bring to the event on the 26th).
Want to pick up supplies for a new hobby or your classroom? Come to the event from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday, September 26th. All shoppers are welcome. You do not have to donate in order to pick up items. Everything needs a new home! Read more details at the Library website here.
RIPL Adult Services Department
309-732-7341
Want to pick up supplies for a new hobby or your classroom? Come to the event from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday, September 26th. All shoppers are welcome. You do not have to donate in order to pick up items. Everything needs a new home! Read more details at the Library website here.
RIPL Adult Services Department
309-732-7341
Retirement University: Part 1, Social Security and Medicare
Tuesday, September 29 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Understand your options with this three-part series on what to think about when you're planning for a financially successful retirement! Parts 2 and 3 offered Oct. 6 and Oct. 13, same time and place. Please see calendar for details.
RIPL Adult Services Department
309-732-7341
RIPL Adult Services Department
309-732-7341
