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By Lynda Booker | Monday, April 30, 2007 11:19 AM CDT | () comments

Editor's note: The Quad-City Times is updating its bulletin board information. Please send the information to: Lynda Booker, 500 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA 52801 or e-mail lbooker@qctimes.com

    American Business Women's Association; Three Bridges Chapter -- 6:30 p.m. May 2, Clarion Hotel, 5202 Brady St., Davenport.   Reservations: Mary Fran (563) 355-6366.

Augustana Endowment Society -- 1:30 p.m. May 2, Augustana College, Westerlin Center Lounge,   Augustana College Campus, 30th St., Rock Island. Speaker and program; Karen Freda, executive director of Alternatives for older adults.

Black Hawk Hiking Club — May 5, 2:30 p.m., Hike will be in Clinton, Iowa, from the Arboretum to the Ericsen Center, a private tour of the arboretum will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. May 12, 3-mile hike through the beautiful woods of F.W. Kent Park in Johnson County. May 19, Annual Hauberg Memorial hike at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve, a potluck will follow the hike. May 26, Graham property hike, you’ll see it in all its wild glory. All-terrain footwear is recommended. Portable toilet is available. For more information (309) 496-9024 or check out the web site at: www.geocities.com/blackhawkhikingclub.

Davenport Police Retirees, Widows/Widowers Association -- 11 to 4 p.m. May 26, Club Mo-Kan, 4227 W. Kimberly Rd., Davenport. Program: Luncheon will be catered, followed by a meeting and other activates. Event sponsored by Local 2.

Institute of Noetic Sciences Quad-Cities (IONS-QC) -- 6:30 p.m. May 10, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf. Speaker; Dr. Shirley Cook, primordial sound meditation. June 14, Speaker Nancy Huse, Retelling our lives; the healing power of narrative. July 12, Speaker; Rev. Dean Van Wie, Speaker; The walking, talking, living breathing miracle. Aug. 9, Speaker; Amy Biank, multi-dimensional healing. Sept. 13, Speaker; Ron Hounsell, Beyond the secret; The universal law of attraction and how it works in daily life. Information Christine, (563) 323-7259 or e-mail; IONSQC@aol.com. Web site: http://www.noetic.org/

Left Bank Art League – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jun 9 and 10, Left Bank Art Gallery, 1629 2nd Ave., Rock Island. Program; Fine art and craft fair.

Morning Connection; Moline Area –– 8:45 to 10:30 a.m. May 17, Short Hills Country Club, 2500 11th St., East Moline. $5 inclusive prepaid. Joy in the Journey Coffee. Special Feature speaker Suzanne Berg, Mound, Minn., Joy in the journey, a flight attendant who loves to shop in England. Reservations by May 14,    Shirley, (309) 796-1566 or JoAnn, (309) 792-3035.

Muddy River Camera Club — 7 p.m., May 7, Bickelhaupt Arboretum, 340 S. 14th St., Clinton. First organizational meeting of a new camera club. Membership in the club is open to all who are interested in sharing tips, techniques and photos. Mini-classes, photo contest, and field trips will also be organized as the club grows. For more information contact Bill Cornelius at bcornelius2@mchsi.com.

National Association of Women In Construction (NAWIC) Quad-City Chapter 50 — 6 p.m. May 3, Yen Ching New Mandarin Restaurant, 4808 27th Ave., Moline. Speaker; Terry Timmerman of Habitat for Humanity. Buffet dinner will be at 6 p.m. Cost for dinner is $11. Reservations may by made with Cathy Long, (563) 322-4859 or email Cathy at cathy@swansonbuitl.com by May 1. Web site; www.nawic.org.

Red Hat Club — 11:30 a.m., May 12, Corner Deli and Ice Cream Shoppe, 246 5th Ave. S., Clinton, Iowa.

Rock Island Arsenal Historical Society –– 6 p.m. May 3, Arsenal Club, Arsenal Island, Rock Island. Dinner; Lasagna with meat sauce, garlic bread and sugar snap peas with mushrooms, $11.50 per person. Speaker, Martha Wahe, a society member who will speak and show a professional video about her trip to Russia.   Information or planning to attend; please call (309) 796-0616.

Tri-City Rose & Garden Club –8 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 5, Satin’s Northpark Glass, 327 E. 59th St., Davenport. 6 p.m., May 10, Davenport Village Inn, 5925 N. Brady, Davenport. Dinner at 6 p.m. optional, meeting at 7 p.m. Information: Tom (563) 326-0061.

Urban Professionals Group of the Quad-Cities — 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. May 18, Hunter’s, 2107 4th Ave., Rock Island. DJ Mixxin’ Mel will spin records for your music and dancing pleasures. Enjoy the sounds of the Evolution Trio a guitar focused jazz trio.

United Auto Workers Local 865 –– Noon May 7, East Moline UAW Hall, East Moline. Chicken dinner. Bingo following meeting. Reservation must be made by May 3, (309) 755-5273.

CLUBS AND ORAGANIZATIONS

Aircraft Automobiles and ATV

Davenport Experimental Aircraft Association –– Chapter 75: 7 p.m. second Saturday, Deere-Wiman Carriage House, 817 11th Ave., Moline.

Davenport Golden Wedding Anniversary Club –– 11 a.m. third Tuesday, Center for Active Seniors Inc., 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport. Reservations: (563) 355-9512.

Davenport Radio Control Society –– 7:30 p.m. second Monday, Deere-Wiman Carriage House, 817 11th Ave., Moline.

Experimental Aircraft Association –– Davenport Chapter — 7 p.m. second Saturday, Deere-Wiman Carriage House, 817 11th Ave., Moline.

Gold Wing Road Riders Association –– 9 a.m. second Saturday, Iowa Machine Shed restaurant, 7250 Northwest Blvd., Davenport. (563) 332-5845. Web site: http://www.gwrra.org/

Jus’n Ol’ Truck Club –– 7 p.m. first Monday. Information: Dale Youngers, (563) 659-2012, after 5 p.m.

Midwest Corvette Club –– 7 p.m. first Tuesday, Eriksen Chevrolet, 325 E. 1st Ave., Milan, Ill. Information Al Fiscus (309) 787-1765. Web site: http://www.midwest-corvette-club.net/

Quad-Cities Antique Ford Club – 7 p.m. second Tuesday, Deere-Wiman Carriage House, 817 11th Ave., Moline. (563) 323-0231 or http://clubs.hemmings.com/qcafc.

Quad-Cities Military Vehicle Preservation Association –– 10:30 a.m. third Saturday, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive.

Studebaker Drivers Club –– Big Six River Bend chapter: 7 p.m. fourth Monday, Deere-Wiman Carriage House, 817 11th Ave., Moline. (563) 391-6082 or www.studebakerclubs.com/big6.

Two Rivers ATV Club –– 7 p.m. first Thursday, Miller Time Billiards, 2902 E. Kimberly Rd., Davenport. Contact Dave Willey, (563) 326-4344.

ART GALLERIES AND PAINTERS

Moss River Ramblers –– 6 p.m. second Wednesday (Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept. and Nov.), Woodland Gallery, 1111 Mound St., Davenport. For people who collect P. B. Moss Prints. Social and business meeting, discuss various fund raising ideas. Web site: http://www.mosssociety.org/chapter.php?id37

Shades of the Mississippi Decorative Painters –– 7 p.m. second Thursday, Bettendorf Community Center, 2204 Grant St. (563) 391-6612.

BOARD AND CARD GAMES

Blackhawk Bridge Club ––7 p.m. Mondays, Herbert D. Goettsch, Bettendorf Community Center, 2204 Grant St., Bettendorf. Open game.

Bridge Club –– 7 p.m. Saturdays, Hy-Vee , 4064 E. 53rd St., Davenport. Web site www.qcbridge.com.

Cribbage –– 1 p.m. Mondays, Center for Active Seniors Inc., 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport. (563) 386-7477.

Duplicate for Duffers –– 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Herbert D. Goettsch, Bettendorf Community Center, 2204 Grant St., Bettendorf. (309) 764-9581.

E-Z Duz It Bridge –– Noon Fridays, Bettendorf Community Center, 2204 Grant St., Bettendorf. Www.qcbridge.com

Illowa Bridge Club –– 6:30 p.m. Mondays, lower level, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1111 W. 35th St., Davenport. (563) 324-4519. Novice and open game.

Illowa Chess Club –– 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Room 003, McMullen Hall, St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport. (563) 323-7117 or www.quadcitychess.com.

Quad-City Bridge Club –– Noon Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Thursdays and 6 p.m. third Sundays, Bettendorf Community Center, 2204 Grant St. Open games, (563) 355-4850.

Quad-City Cribbage Club –– 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, Moline American Legion, 15th St. and 17th Ave. (309) 762-2382.

Camera and Computer Clubs

Color Shooters Camera Club –– 7:15 p.m. first Thursday, Butterworth Center, 1105 8 1/2 St., Moline.

Quad-Cities Color Slide Club –– 7 p.m. fourth Thursday, Butterworth Center, 1105 8th St., Moline.

Quad-Cities Computer Society –– 7 p.m. 2nd Wednesday, Tri-City Jewish Center, 2715 30th St., Rock Island. Web site www.qcs.org

Quad-Cities Computer Society Special-Interest Group — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., second Monday, Tri-City Jewish Center, Library, 2715 30th St., Rock Island. Program; Learning to build web pages. $30, yearly membership fee entitles society members to attend all special-interest groups at no additional charge. For information, Judi McDowell, (309) 792-9224 or Norman Dunlap, (309) 798-2304.

CHILD CARE ASSOCATIONS

Home Child Care Association –– 7 p.m. third Tuesday, Annie Wittenmyer Complex, Cottage # 8, 2804 Eastern Ave., Davenport. Program: Service project making baby quilts for the women’s shelter. $3 fee for non-members. Sandi Fink (563) 355-2202 or Mary Cameron (563) 449-8799.

COIN AND STAMP CLUBS

Quad-City Coin Club –– 7 p.m. every third Thursday (except November), Moline Garden Center, 34th St. and 5th Ave., Moline. Information John Brixey (309) 788-8726.

DAUGHTER OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Daughters of the American Revolution; Hannah Caldwell Chapter -–– 12:30 p.m. first Thursday September through May (no meeting in January), First Presbyterian Church, Kirkwood Blvd. and Iowa St., Davenport. Gail Levis, Regent, (563) 322-1916.

DISCUSSION GROUPS

New Age Metaphysical Discussion Group –– Noon third Saturday, Borders, 4000 E. 53rd St., Davenport. (563) 324-0428.

Spanish conversation group –– 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, United Neighbors, 8th and Harrison streets, Davenport. (563) 326-1920.

FLOWERS AND PLANTS

Illowa Orchid Society –– 7 p.m. first Wednesday, Deere-Wiman, 817 11th Ave., Moline. Information: (309) 787-5384. web site www.netexpress.net/~whitbrits/illowa.htm.

Silvis Garden Club –– 6:30 p.m. second Thursday, McGehee Center in Schadt Park, 4th Ave. and 12th St., Silvis. Information 792-2512.

GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETIES

Rock Island County Illinois Genealogical Society –– 7p.m., fourth Tuesday, Rock Island County Historical Society (RICHS) Library, 822 11th Avenue Moline, Illinois. The annual dinner meeting is held in November.

Iowa RiverWay Trails –– 7 p.m. fourth Tuesday, Davenport Public Library, 321 Main St., film room. River Action, (563) 322-2969.

Irish Clubs

Celtic Highland Games of the Quad-Cities –– 6 p.m. Second Thursday, Butterworth Center, 1105 8th St., Moline. (309) 764-9886 or www.celtichighlandgames.org.

Quad-Cities Ceili Club (Irish social dancing) –– 7 p.m. Mondays, Jazzercise, 2350 Spruce Hills Dr., Bettendorf. Beginners call first. Pat or Gerry, (563) 386-7551, or http://www.netexpress.net/~gbade/ceili.htm

KIWANIS

Davenport Northside Kiwanis –– 7 a.m. Thursdays, Davenport Holiday Inn, 5202 Brady St. (563) 344-6403.

Kiwanis Club of Bettendorf –– Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, The Lodge, Spruce Hills Drive and Utica Ridge Road, Bettendorf.

Kiwanis Club of Davenport –– Noon to 1:15 p.m. Thursdays, Blackhawk Hotel, 200 E. 3rd St., Davenport. (563) 355-7066.

Kiwanis International Club –– Noon, first and third Tuesdays, Dad’s Roadhouse, 1410 4th Ave. A., Orion, Ill., (309) 526-8989.

Libraries

Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library –– 7:15 p.m. first Tuesday, September through June, at the library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf.

Friends of the Rock Island Public Library –– 11:30 a.m. first Monday, September through May, at the library, 401 19th St., Rock Island.

LIONS

Davenport Breakfast Lions Club –– 7-7:45 a.m. first and third Tuesdays, Cosgrove Hall, St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport. Breakfast 6:30 a.m. (563) 322-7178.

Davenport Host Lions Club –– Noon to 1 p.m. first and third Thursdays, Davenport Holiday Inn, 5202 Brady St., Davenport. Lance Heuer, membership chairperson. Web site; www.iowalions.org/davenporthost/

Music and Dance

Bettendorf Park Band –– 7:30 p.m. Thursday, rehearsals, Bettendorf Community Center, 2204 Grant St., Bettendorf. Janice (563) 332-6791 web site: www.geocities.com/bettparkband.

Chordbuster Barbershop Chorus — 7:45 p.m. Thursdays at Scott County Family Y, 606 W. 2nd St., Davenport. (563) 359-6772.

Men-Gals Dance Club ––– 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays, VFW 1303, 3715 9th St., Rock Island. Cost $3.50 member, $4 guest. (309) 786-6789. For bad weather cancellation, call VFW Post #1303 at (309) 786-6798 after 3 p.m.

Northwest Davenport Liedertafel Ladies –– 11 a.m. second Thursday, Club Mo-kan Inc., 4227 W. Kimberly Rd., Davenport. Cards and bunco. Marjoire Stimson (563) 381-2148 or Venita Oliver (563) 285-8820.

Quad City Chorus of Sweet Adeline’s International –– 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1122 W. Central Park Ave., Davenport. (563) 355-2776 or (563) 322-4965

Quad-City Cloggers –– 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Square and Round Hall, 323 1/2 17th St., Bettendorf. Programs: 6:30 – 7:30 beginners; 7:30 to 8:30 intermediate and advance. Information Mary Ann (563) 289-5742 or Rita (563) 326-1570.

Solo Steppers Square Dance Club –– 7:30 – 10 p.m. Thursdays, Memorial Christian Church, 217 15th St., Rock Island. Info; Norma (563) 332-6802 or Don (563) 355-1782.

Optimist Club

Bettendorf Noon Optimist Club –– Noon Fridays, Bennigan’s restaurant, 909 Middle Road, Bettendorf. (563) 449-8527.

Davenport Evening Optimist Club –– 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Village Inn, 5925 N. Brady St. Davenport.

Davenport Noon Optimist Club –– Noon Fridays, Outing Club,2109 N Brady, Davenport. (563) 324-0061.

Davenport Quad-City Morning Optimist Club –– 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Hy-Vee, 2200 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport. (563) 570-7355.

PETS AND OTHER ANIMALS

AgilPals Agility –– 6:30 p.m. Monday’s, AgilPals Agility, 13411 104th St., Coal Valley, Ill. Program: Have fun with your dog. Information and reservations Marcia Whitmore-(309) 787-5384 e-mail whitbrits@netexpress.net.

Quad-City Parrot Club –– 7 p.m. third Saturday, Gymnastic Spectrum, 5330 Carey Ave., Davenport. www.qcparrot.org for dates and actives.

POETRY

Quint-City Poets –– 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. first Wednesday, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf. Program; Poets choice. John 563-355-5766 or e-mail; nacejohn@aol.com.

PROFESSIONALS

Association of Government Accountants; Rock Island Chapter –– Reservations by Liane (309) 782-9462 or Scott (309) 782-9408. Web site; http://home.revealed.net/qcaga.

Association of Information Technology Professionals –– 5:30 p.m. second Wednesday. Helen Jack, (309) 793-5596. Board meeting: 5:30 p.m. third Wednesday, Front Street Brewery, 208 E. River Drive, Davenport. http://aitp.quadcities.com/.

East Moline Democrat Club–– 6 p.m., third Thursday of odd months, Amvets, 827 15th Ave., East Moline. Call (309) 752-0025.

Quad-Cities Insurance Association –– 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. second Tuesday. Reva (309) 732-0290 for meeting information and location.

Quad-City SHARE Group –– 7-9 p.m. third Thursday, Grace Lutheran Church, 1140 E. High St., Davenport. (309) 792-7808.

RENAISSANCE

Duchy of Andorra, a chapter of Adrian Empire Inc. ––Summer hours 6-7:30 p.m./Winter hours; 7-8:45 p.m. first and third Mondays, East Moline Public Library, 740 16th Ave. (309) 796-4241.

Sewing, Quilting and Embroidery Clubs

Quad-City Knitters Guild –– 7 p.m. second Thursday, Bettendorf Public Library, Learning Campus and 18th St., Bettendorf. (563) 359-3244 or (563) 355-7940.

River Cities Quilters Guild –– 7 p.m. third Tuesday, Presbyterian Church, 331 N. 9th St., Fulton, Ill.

Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild –– 7 to 9 p.m. third Monday (except July and December), Hauberg Civic Center, 1300 24th St., Rock Island. Beginning and experienced weavers and spinner welcome. (563) 441-0873.

SERVICE CLUBS

Davenport Evening Y’s Men and Women’s Service Club –– First and third Thursdays, Scott County Family Y, 606 W. 2nd St. Dinner at 6 p.m. (563) 326-1502.

Davenport Jaycees –– 7 p.m. first Thursday and 7 p.m. third Tuesday, 2940 Brady St., Davenport. (563) 322-6343.

Davenport Masonic High 12 –– 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Hickory Garden Family Restaurant, 3311 Hickory Grove Road, Davenport. Bob Holliday, (563) 322-3602.

East Moline Family Volunteer Corp. –– 5:30 p.m. second Wednesday, Annex, 915 16th Ave, East Moline, (309) 752-0025.

Evening Y’s Men and Women’s Service Club –– 6 p.m. First and third Thursdays, Scott County Family Y, 606 W. 2nd St. Dinner at 6 p.m. (563) 326-1502.

Friends of the Rock Island National Cemetery — 1 p.m. first Tuesdays (July, Aug., Sept., Oct. and Nov.), Rock Island National Cemetery Office, Rodman Ave., Rock Island Arsenal. Information (309) 764-5934.

Friendship Force of the Quad-Cities –– 7 to 8:45 p.m. second Monday, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf. Information (563) 332-9203

Hamilton Lodge 664 A.F. & A.M. –– 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Bettendorf Masonic Temple, 2412 Grant St., Bettendorf. (563) 355-5112.

Roosevelt Lodge #626 A.F. & A.M. — 7 p.m. Thursdays, Roosevelt Lodge #626 A.F. & A.M, 1525 Washington St., Davenport. (563) 326-3842.

Toastmasters

Downtowners Toastmasters –– Chapter 1325: 7-8:30 a.m. Mondays, Village Inn, 5925 Brady St., Davenport.

Easy-Speaker’s Club 5845 –– 6 p.m. first and third Thursdays, Dispatch Conference Center, 515 18th St., Moline. (309) 757-4906.

Toastmasters –– Moline Club 2790 –– 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, Butterworth Center, 1105 8th St., Moline.

VETERAN GROUPS

American Legion: Post 26 –– 6 p.m. Wednesday and 11 a.m. Saturday, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1111 W. 35th St., Davenport. Program; Bingo.

American Legion: Post 26 –– 6:30, second Monday dinner, follow by meeting, 6:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1111 W. 35th St., Davenport.

Disabled American Veterans: Scott County Chapter Two Disabled –– 7 p.m. second Thursday (no meetings in March, August and December), Hickory Garden Family Restaurant, 3311 Hickory Grove, Davenport. (563) 391-1760 or gtnickolas@juno.com.

Korean War Veterans Association Quad-Cities Chapter 168 –– 7 p.m. second Tuesday, Moline American Legion, 1623 15th St., Moline.

Moline American Legion Post 246 –– Fish fry and dance, 5-7:30 p.m. Fridays, Legion Building, 1623 15th St. Serving 5-7:30 p.m. Dance 8-11 p.m. Bingo 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays. (309) 762-1126.

Veterans of Foreign Wars –– Post 9128: Ladies Auxiliary meets 7 p.m. second Monday. VFW meets 7:30 p.m. second Wednesday, 2814 State St., Bettendorf. Friday night suppers, 5:30-8:30 p.m. (563) 355-8528.

Vietnam Veterans of America –– Quad-City Chapter, 7 p.m. third Tuesday, Rock Island Arsenal, Cafeteria Building 60.

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 776 — 7 p.m. fourth Wednesday, VFW Hall, 2902 State St. Bettendorf. Web site: http://vva776.home.mchsi.com.

WOOD CRAVERS AND TURNERS

Mississippi Valley Wood Carvers –– 6:30 p.m. third Tuesday, Woodcraft Shop, 2724 State St., Bettendorf. Meets September through June. (563) 359-9684.

Quad-City Wood Turners — 6:30 p.m. third Tuesday, Community Art Resource Tank, 111 E. 3rd St., Davenport. (563) 332-5611.