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WELCOME TO GOLD BOOK’S CHARITABLE EVENTS 2015 CHARITABLE FEATURES EVENTS GUIDE, So much more than just a suit...... 5 YOUR SOCIAL- Community Foundation manages $120M...... 7 EVENT MAP FOR QC100 helps individuals make a difference...... 11 THE YEAR. WE Day of Caring...... 12-13 HOPE YOU ENJOY Rotary delivers coats to needy kids...... 14 THIS GUIDE AND Pictured on the cover, clockwise from top (left to right) ❚ Tea Deere volunteers aim to be ‘power for good’...... 20 THANK YOU FOR for Two: Liz and Evelyn Strader and Roxanne Dierolf ❚ Tea for JOINING US IN Two: Ava and Emily Cummings ❚ Rock Island Rotary: Jeff Dismer, INDEX SUPPORT OF Mike Locander, Kathy Trone, Carrie O’Neill, Kevin Koski, Anne Listings by organizations...... 23-24 McGlynn, Sue Lerschen-Cassatt, THE NONPROFIT Molly Hammar-Shattuck and Steve Morenz ❚ Mardi Gras AGENCIES THAT Charity Ball: Russel Kennel and Cynthia Eagle Lukasik ❚ Brew EVENTS BY MONTH Ha Ha: Kelly Carney, Ben Jordan, January...... 1 May...... 8 September...... 17 ARE WORKING TO Beth Dalsing and Ashley Fisher ❚ February...... 2 June...... 14 October...... 21 Tutu Fabulous: Joedy Cook, Don BUILD A BETTER Boelens, Kelly Panther and Lauren March...... 5 July...... 15 November...... 22 VanSpeybroeck. April...... 6 August...... 16 December...... 24 COMMUNITY.

Cities Area. Tropical-themed Bring your own food and List your event in trivia night with prizes for purchase drinks at the venue. next year’s Guide Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, best-decorated tables and Carol Foster, 563-391-4834, oes your group or Fish Fry. Benefits American contestants. Bring your own [email protected], organization have a D Legion Post 569. 5-8 p.m., snacks, there also will be a handicappeddevelopment.org. fundraising event planned for 2016? Be sure to get American Legion Post 569, cash bar, silent auction and it listed in the Gold Book 515 W. First Ave., Milan. 309- 50/50 raffle. Reservations Guide to Charitable Events, 787-4149, on.fb.me/1ui4IFU. required for teams of eight Jan. 17, Alumni a comprehensive listing of players. 5:30-10 p.m., Association Trivia Quad-Cities area charity Plumbers and Pipefitters Night. Benefits the Father and nonprofit activities. If you want your event Jan. 3, Pancake Local 25 Union Hall, 4600 Welch Scholarship, a to be included, fill out the Breakfast. Benefits Blackhawk Road, Rock scholarship awarded to an online submission form at Bettendorf Early Morning Island. 309-786-6474. incoming student whose qconline.com. Under the Lodge programs. All-you-can- mother or father is a St. Calendar at the upper right eat pancakes, eggs to order, Ambrose alum, and the St. of the home page click on bacon, sausage, and biscuits Ambrose Children’s Campus. “Submit” (you must first Jan. 16, Beat the create an account if you and gravy. 7:30-9:30 a.m., January Blues Trivia Gather a team for 10 rounds of do not already have one). Bettendorf Masonic Center, Night. Benefits the 10 questions. Bring your own Then simply fill out the 2412 Grant St., Bettendorf. Handicapped Development snacks, beverages available form and be sure to check $5, $3 kids under 12. Realff Center. Doors open at 6 p.m., for purchase. Child care is the box for “fundraisers.” (Ralph) Ottesen, 309-496-1835. trivia starts and 7 p.m., available (with donation) at Complete the process as instructed. Northgate Place, 1815 E. the St. Ambrose University Forms and more infor Kimberly Road, Davenport, Children’s Campus, 1301 mation also are available by Jan. 3, Trivia Night. next to the East Kimberly W. Lombard, Davenport. emailing charityevents@ Benefits The Arc of the Quad Hy-Vee. $10 per person. Doors open at 6 p.m., play qconline.com.

Charitable Events Guide 2015 • GOLD BOOK 1 begins at 7 p.m. Rogalski restaurants and more. $25 enjoy the warmth of the goodies. There will be several Center Ballroom, St. Ambrose per player, $100 for a team indoors at The Dugout while items for silent auction University, 518 W. Locust of four. Mississippi Hall, playing cards, socializing and and raffles (tickets will be St., Davenport. $80 per table, RiverCenter, 136 E. Third participating in fun raffles available all day). Bring a mulligans available. 563-333- St., Davenport. Kayla Kiesey, and drawings to support completed scrapbook page to 6290, [email protected]. 563-323-8006, kkiesey@ one-to-one youth mentoring. be judged and pages without bbbs-mv.org, bbbs-mv.org. Registration required. For pictures to be auctioned. more information, visit bbbs- 9 a.m.-9 p.m., First Christian Jan. 21, Celebrity mv.org or call The Dugout Church, 510 E. 15th St., Waiter/Waitress Jan. 23, Safer Sports Complex at 563-391- Davenport. $50 registration. Dinner. Benefits the Foundation Super 4211. $160 per team, up to Sponsored by Alpha Children’s Therapy Center Trivia Night. Benefits 20 players per team. Kayla Kappa Chapter of Epsilon of the Quad Cities. Celebrity the Safer Foundation of the Kiesey, 563-323-8006, ext. Sigma Alpha International. waiters/waitresses recruit Quad Cities. Bring your 208, [email protected], Mariann Hayes, 563-381- tables of eight. A full-course own snacks, cash bar on- bbbs-mv.org. 3491, stenogal26@gmail. meal is served to guests. site, silent auction. Tables com; or Marcia Waldron, The waiters/waitresses sell available on a first-come, 309-314-2080, marcia. not only eating utensils and first-served basis. Doors Jan. 30, Champagne [email protected], desserts, but can also steal open 6 p.m., starts at 7 p.m., on the Rocks. stjudescrapcrop.com. another celebrity’s table. Knights of Columbus Hall, Benefits WQPT, the Quad The best waiter/waitress 1111 W. 35th St., Davenport. Cities public television is the one who raised the $10 per person, eight station. Event features an most money. Time TBA. people per team. Jennifer elegant dinner, auctions, Isle of Capri, 1777 Isle Boyd or Sue Davison, entertainment and the February TBA, Martinis Parkway, Bettendorf. $40 563-322-7002, jennifer. chance to win fine jewelry. & Manicures. Benefits per person. W.K. Juncker, [email protected], Cocktail attire. 6 p.m., Hotel the Children’s Therapy 309-762-9552, ext. 103, saferfoundation.org. Blackhawk, 200 E. Third St., Center of the Quad Cities. resourcedevelopment@ctcqc. Davenport. $100. WQPT, An evening of international org, ctcqc.org. 309-764-2400, wqpt@wiu. hors d’oeuvres and drinks Jan. 23-25, 39th edu, wqpt.org. with the following services Snowbird Softball available: minimanicure, Jan. 21-23, 10th Classic (coed). Benefits minipedicure, massage, brow Annual Putt-A-Round Big Brothers Big Sisters Jan. 31, 11th Annual waxing, paraffin wax, and Golf Tournament. of the Mississippi Valley. St. Jude Scrapbook dry hair cut and style. 4-8 Benefits Big Brothers Big More than 30 teams from Crop. Benefits St. Jude p.m., Shangri-la Salon & Sisters. Play on an indoor the Midwest will participate Children’s Research Day Spa, 1570 36th Ave., miniature golf course that is each weekend in competitive Hospital. Twelve full hours Moline. Prices vary. W.K. designed by local businesses. and recreational brackets of scrapbooking plus three Juncker, 309-762-9552, ext. Raffle drawings, special during the tournament. In meals, snacks all day, door 103, resourcedevelopment@ contests, food from local between games, players prizes and lots of other ctcqc.org.

Gold Book Charitable Events Guide 2015 / Publisher Gerald J. Taylor / Editor Roger Ruthhart / Chief Revenue Officer Val Yazbec / Niche Publications Director Terry Wilson / Advertising Executives Dayle Hall and Kay Abbitt / Design & Layout Spencer Rabe / Published by Small Newspaper Group / Director of Special Projects Deborah Loeser Small / Treasurer Joseph Lacaeyse / Vice President Robert Hill / Senior Vice President Thomas P. Small / President Len R. Small / To have your event listed in next year’s guide, send an e-mail to [email protected] with ‘Charitable Events’ in the subject line. For more information about advertising or sponsorship, call 309-757‑5041

2 GOLD BOOK • Charitable Events Guide 2015 Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, Fish Feb. 6-8, 39th Sports Complex at 563-391- Feb. 7, 7th Annual Fry. Benefits American Snowbird Softball 4211. $160 per team, up to QC Hearts for Horses. Legion Post 569. 5-8 p.m., Classic (men’s). Benefits 20 players per team. Kayla Benefits Schone Horse American Legion Post 569, Big Brothers Big Sisters Kiesey, 563-323-8006, ext. Rescue, Milan, which rescues 515 W. First Ave., Milan. 309- of the Mississippi Valley. 208, [email protected], and rehabilitates abused and 787-4149, on.fb.me/1ui4IFU. More than 30 teams from bbbs-mv.org. neglected hoofed animals — the Midwest will participate as well as educates children each weekend in competitive about caring for animals. Feb. 6, Bacon, Brews & and recreational brackets Feb. 7, Pancake There will be food available Berries. Benefits Friendly during the tournament. In Breakfast. Benefits for purchase, 50/50 drawing House. An evening of craft between games, players Bettendorf Early Morning and a silent auction. Doors beer and wine tasting event, enjoy the warmth of the Lodge programs. All-you- open at 7 p.m. and the band with all appetizers being indoors at The Dugout while can-eat pancakes, eggs Wild Oatz will play from centered around bacon! There playing cards, socializing and to order, bacon, sausage, 8 p.m. until midnight, Blue will be a silent auction and participating in fun raffles and biscuits and gravy. Grass Community Club, 232 raffle. 6-10 p.m., Figge Art and drawings to support 7:30-9:30 a.m., Bettendorf E. Orphed St., Blue Grass. Museum, 225 W. Second St., one-to-one youth mentoring. Masonic Center, 2412 Grant $10, free for children under Davenport. $40 per person. Registration required. For St., Bettendorf. $5, $3 kids 16. Jane Goettsch, 563- 563-323-1921, ext. 28, more information, visit bbbs- under 12. Realff (Ralph) 508-3942, facebook.com/ friendlyhouseiowa.org. mv.org or call The Dugout Ottesen, 309-496-1835. qcheartsforhorses.

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Charitable Events Guide 2015 • GOLD BOOK 3 Feb. 14, Roaring ’20s of cardboard, duct tape and Valentine Ball. Benefits paint, youths will race down the Junior Board of Rock the tubing hill at Snowstar Island’s NEST program, Winter Sports Park. 9:30 a.m., and UnityPoint at Home Snowstar Winter Sports Park, child-welfare programs. The 9500 126th St. W., Andalusia. evening starts with a cocktail $10 per person. Jennifer reception, followed by formal Garlach, 309-757-5777, ext. dinner, dancing, silent auction, 202, [email protected], and presentation of attendants, bgcmv.org. pages, and king and queen. Black-tie attire. 6 p.m., Quad- Cities Waterfront Convention Feb. 21, Rock Island Center, 2021 State St., Music Association Bettendorf. $95 per person. Trivia Night. Benefits Beth Behrends, 309-912- music education in Rock 5966, bbehrends@rwbaird. Island/Milan School District com, jbri.org. #41. Trivia game, snacks, Friends of Trinity’s “Blossoms and Brunch” will be 9 a.m. Saturday, May 2. beverages (including beer Proceeds benefit three Friends of Trinity projects: Caring Closet, Caring and coolers), 50/50 raffle, Canines and Prayer Shawl Ministry. Sitting from left at the 2014 event are Chelsey Walker and Beth Zeskey; standing from left are Jackie Staron, Paul Feb. 15, Boy Scouts and silent auction items. $80 Penrose and Sheila Avalos. (Submitted) of America Troop per table of eight. 7 p.m., 100 45th Pancake & Plumbers and Pipefitters Sausage Breakfast. Local 25 Union Hall, 4600 Feb. 7, Riverbend mention the Safer Foundation Benefits Troop 100. This is the Blackhawk Road, Rock Gala, A Winter to your server at Granite troop’s only fundraising event. Island. Mary Brodd, 309-948- Wonderland. Benefits the City, 5270 Utica Ridge Road, Thanks to this event, Scouts 6279, [email protected]. Make-A-Wish Foundation Davenport, from 11 a.m. to have been able to obtain and Iowa. This black-tie optional 11 p.m. and 10 percent of maintain eight canoes, four evening will feature a dinner, your total tab will be donated kayaks, and 20 tents, not to Feb. 21, The HeART of program and dancing, as well to the Safer Foundation. mention all the other camping It Wine Tasting Event. as live and silent auctions. Flyers will be provided gear. The breakfast also Benefits the Boys & Girls 5:30 p.m. silent auction and at the door. To-go orders helps fund summer camp and Clubs of the Mississippi cocktails, 7:30 p.m. dinner, are included too. Jennifer equipment. 7:30 a.m.-12:30 Valley. An evening of sampling program and live auction. Boyd or Sue Davison, p.m., Geneseo Moose Lodge, wines and appetizers while $90 per person, $700 for 563-322-7002, jennifer. 1025 S. State St., Geneseo. guests have the opportunity to table of eight. Quad-Cities [email protected], $5 adults, $3 children ages 6 view club members’ artwork Waterfront Convention saferfoundation.org. to 12, free for those younger which will be professionally Center, 2021 State St., than 6. Kathy Young, 309-714- displayed. Each guest will Bettendorf. Paula Cockrell, 8957, [email protected]. receive a wine glass and wine 563-529-4335. Feb. 12, Spirits Tasting. charm. 5-9 p.m., Teen Center, Benefits Quad City Botanical Boys & Girls Clubs of the Center programs. 6-9 p.m., Feb. 16, Great Mississippi Valley, 1122 Fifth Feb. 11, Dine to Quad City Botanical Center, Cardboard Sled Race. Ave., Moline, $50. Jennifer Donate. Benefits the Safer 2525 Fourth Ave., Rock Benefits the Boys & Girls Garlach, 309-757-5777, ext. Foundation of the Quad Island. Prices TBA. 309-794- Clubs of the Mississippi 202, [email protected], Cities. Present a flyer or 0991, qcgardens.com. Valley. Using sleds made bgcmv.org.

4 GOLD BOOK • Charitable Events Guide 2015 Children’s Therapy Center of the Quad Cities. The live March 6, 13, 20, 27, and silent auction features Fish Fry. Benefits American tailgate-type food. Eighty Legion Post 569. 5-8 p.m., percent of auction items American Legion Post 569, are sports memorabilia 515 W. First Ave., Milan. 309- and the other 20 percent Davenport Mayor Bill Gluba with Dress for Success Quad Cities Executive Director 787-4149, on.fb.me/1ui4IFU. is general items/baskets. Regina Haddock at a ribbon-cutting for Dress for Success Boutique. (Submitted) 5:30-11 p.m., Jumer’s Casino & Hotel, 777 Jumer Drive, March 7, Pancake Rock Island. W.K. Juncker, Breakfast. Benefits 309-762-9552, ext. 103, So much more than just a Bettendorf Early Morning resourcedevelopment@ctcqc. suit at Dress for Success Lodge programs. All-you-can- org, ctcqc.org. eat pancakes, eggs to order, By Shenea Brockman bacon, sausage, and biscuits rowing up with a father who struggled with alcoholism Gand a mother who was unable to get credit in her own and gravy. 7:30-9:30 a.m., March 7, Wine at the name, Regina Haddock, is no stranger to struggle and can Bettendorf Masonic Center, Warehouse. Benefits empathize with many of the strains her clients are currently 2412 Grant St., Bettendorf. student scholarships at facing. Days and nights were filled with worry due to $5, $3 kids under 12. Realff St. Ambrose University. threats of repossession and utility shut-offs. (Ralph) Ottesen, 309-496-1835. Join us for a casual tasting Ms. Haddock is the founder and executive director of Dress for Success Quad Cities, an affiliate of the nonprofit at the Dimitri Wine & organization dedicated to improving the lives of women Spirits warehouse. Dimitri located in more than 125 cities across 15 countries. March 7, Shop for Papageorgiou and his staff Ms. Haddock, who was a part-time adviser for the Lia Success Sale. Benefits will be eager to offer you a Sophia Jewelry company (a major corporate sponsor of Dress for Success. Open to sampling of their favorite Dress for Success), had her aha moment in the fall of 2010 the public, this sale provides wines, and enjoy delicacies and knew that this program was exactly what was needed in the Quad-Cities. After much hard work and the helping an opportunity for women from several Quad-Cities hands of many, she proudly opened the boutique doors in to inexpensively expand restaurants. 4-6 p.m., Dimitri November 2011. their wardrobe with gently- Wine & Spirits, 1735 W. Dress for Success serves clients by referral only, and since used clothing. From suits Third St., Davenport. sau.edu/ opening it has served more than 350 women. “Our clients and separates to dresses and alumni/signature_events/ come to us from over 50 local referral partners including homeless shelters, educational institutions, and domestic- handbags, ranging from only wine_festival.html. violence shelters, among others,” says Ms. Haddock. $2 to $4, you’re bound to On her initial visit, a woman receives attire and find plenty here. All proceeds accessories appropriate for the industry in which she is help empower women March 14, Trivia Night. interviewing. After she finds a job, she returns to Dress on their journey toward Benefits the Children’s for Success for additional clothing that can be mixed and economic self-sufficiency. Therapy Center, Holiday matched to make several outfits, providing her with the foundation for a professional wardrobe. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 311 E. Second Food Baskets, Kiwanis Dress for Success Quad-Cities relies on the financial St., Davenport. 563-322-1010, “Eliminate” Project, Quad- contributions, in-kind donations and volunteer efforts. You [email protected], Cities food pantries, East can get involved anytime — especially during the month dressforsuccess.org/quadcities. Moline and Silvis libraries, of September when the organization’s premier fundraising school scholarships, Special event, One Night One Mission, will be held. (The event is scheduled for Sept. 17-19, see page 18 for more details.) Olympics, Relay for Life, March 7, Chuck Project Graduation, MDA Visit facebook.com/dfsqc or onenightonemission.org for Long Charity Sports Summer Camp, and much more information, and to learn how you can get involved. Auction. Benefits the more. Come and have fun

Charitable Events Guide 2015 • GOLD BOOK 5 with Mr. Trivia and the raffle and door prizes. Tickets 8 a.m., Clinton Scottish Rite, 10 questions. Bring your own East Moline/Silvis Kiwanis available online at hssc.us 416 S. First St., Clinton. $25 snacks, beverages available Club to raise money for and at shelter. $20 in advance, adults, $20 before March for purchase. Child care is local Kiwanis Club projects. $15 for Humane Society of 16; $10 kids, $8 before available (with donation) at 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. Scott County members and March 16. W.K. Juncker, the St. Ambrose University trivia starts. $10 per person, shelter-pet parents, $25 the 309-762-9552, ext. 103, Children’s Campus, 1301 $80 per table. East Moline day of the event. Noon-3 p.m. resourcedevelopment@ctcqc. W. Lombard, Davenport. American Legion, 829 16th Miller Time Bowling, 2902 E. org, ctcqc.org. Doors open at 6 p.m., play Ave., East Moline. Mike Kimberly Road, Davenport. begins at 7 p.m., Rogalski Laufenberg, 309-793-3131, Teresa LaBella, 563-388- Center Ballroom, St. Ambrose [email protected]. 6655, tlabellaadoptapet@ March 28, Alumni University, 518 W. Locust hotmail.com. Association Trivia St., Davenport. $80 per table, Night. Benefits the Father mulligans available. 563-333- March 15, Bowl for Welch Scholarship, a 6290, [email protected]. a Buddy. Benefits the March 29, Pam Pray scholarship awarded to an Humane Society of Scott Memorial. Benefits the incoming student whose County. Teams of five per Children’s Therapy Center of mother or father is a St. lane will enjoy three games of the Quad Cities. A 4-mile run/ Ambrose alum, and the St. bowling, free shoe rental, $2 fun walk in memory of Pam Ambrose Children’s Campus. April 3, 10, Fish Fry. off a large pizza and fabulous Pray, a dedicated volunteer. Gather a team for 10 rounds of Benefits American Legion

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6 GOLD BOOK • Charitable Events Guide 2015 Post 569. 5-8 p.m., American Lodge programs. All-you- Legion Post 569, 515 W. First can-eat pancakes, eggs to Ave., Milan. 309-787-4149, order, bacon, sausage, and on.fb.me/1ui4IFU. biscuits and gravy. 7:30-9:30 a.m., Bettendorf Masonic Center, 2412 Grant St., April 4, Ranch Riders’ Bettendorf. $5, $3 kids under Easter Egg Hunt. 12. Realff (Ralph) Ottesen, Benefits the Children’s 309-496-1835. Community Foundation of the Great River Bend’s new director Sherry Ristau. (Photo by Gary Krambeck) Therapy Center of the Quad Cities. Thousands of eggs will be put into four fields for April 11, Rock Island ages 1-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, and Police Benevolent Community Foundation special needs; plus raffles, Association Dance. vendors and bounce houses. Benefits the Rock Island manages $120M in assets 10 a.m. gates open, 1 p.m. Police Benevolent By Gold Book Staff cannon goes off, Mississippi Association. Music, raffles hen it comes to being an engine to distribute wealth, Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 W. and silent auctions. Monies Wperhaps no local organization does it better than the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend. The Locust St., Davenport. W.K. raised goes towards Quad- Community Foundation of the Great River Bend, which Juncker, 309-762-9552, ext. Cities food pantries. Also, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014, manages 950 103, resourcedevelopment@ grants are made available to distinct charitable funds, totaling almost $120 million ctcqc.org, ctcqc.org. public and private schools. in assets, and serves 17 counties in two states. The 5 p.m.-midnight, Plumbers foundation has distributed more than $40 million in grants to charitable causes locally and nationwide that reflect the and Pipefitters Local 25 individual passions of more than 10,000 generous donors April 4, Doggie Easter Union Hall, 4600 Blackhawk over the past 50 years. Egg Hunt. Benefits the Road, Rock Island. Lt. Bill L. Sherry Ristau was recently named the foundation’s new Humane Society of Scott Sowards (retired), 309-738- president and chief executive officer. She was employed County. Dogs will sniff out 4069, [email protected]. for more than 20 years at Southwest Initiative Foundation, treats in two groups: small including the last 17 as president/CEO. SWIF’s net assets grew from $23 million to $66 million, which includes over and large. Dogs must be on $34 million in the unrestricted endowment, since Ms. a leash at all times. The $10 April 11, Heart Ball. Ristau took leadership in 1997. Ms. Ristau also has been per dog entry fee includes Benefits the American Heart a voice for rural philanthropy across the nation while bobbing for hot dogs for Association’s cardiovascular serving on the Council on Foundations and Orton Family your pooch. For an additional research and education. Foundation boards. “I am really excited to meet key business and community $2, dogs in bonnets can Enjoy an elegant evening of leaders in the Quad-Cities area and learn more about the compete for the Best in Show entertainment, silent and live region and explore how the Community Foundation of the Bonnet prize. 12:30 p.m. auctions, and fine dining. Great River Bend can continue to grow as a strong solid registration, 1 p.m. start, 6-8:30 p.m., The Outing Club, organization, leader and partner serving donors and the Fejervary Park, Davenport. 2109 Brady St., Davenport. community,” says Ms. Ristau. Teresa LaBella, 563-388- 563-323-4321. “I am truly looking forward to working with the board and staff and learning about all the assets of the Quad- 6655, tlabellaadoptapet@ Cities area and how to become part of an exciting future hotmail.com. for the region,” she says. “People are the greatest asset of April 11, Wine Festival any region or community, and I can’t wait to get started to Preview Dinner. build many new relationships.” April 4, Pancake Proceeds benefit student For more information about the Community Foundation of Benefits scholarships at St. Ambrose Breakfast. the Great River Bend, visit cfgrb.org. Bettendorf Early Morning University. Enjoy an elegant

Charitable Events Guide 2015 • GOLD BOOK 7 evening in the Rogalski ’90s sitcom with fundraising April 22, Recycle the raised by teams. Rock Island Center Ballroom. A first-class between shows. All money Runway Luncheon. Arsenal Park Pavilion, 1 vintner will be on hand to raised will be used locally. Benefits Dress for Success Rock Island Arsenal, Rock showcase wines. The select 11 a.m.-5 p.m., WQAD, 3003 Quad Cities. A unique Island. 563-323-6378, wines will be paired with Park 16th St., Moline. W.K. luncheon and fashion show [email protected], menu items prepared by Juncker, 309-762-9552, ext. where local designers will be marchforbabies.org. the St. Ambrose University 103, resourcedevelopment@ challenged to create runway- culinary team. After dinner, ctcqc.org, ctcqc.org. ready fashion out of a bag enjoy entertainment along of “unsuitable” garments. with silent and live auctions. Follow us on Facebook for Black-tie optional event. 6 April 18, Trivia Night. the latest news and events. May TBA, Riding p.m. wine reception, 7 p.m. Benefits the Boys & Girls Location, time and price with Rudy. Benefits the dinner, Rogalski Center, St. Clubs of the Mississippi TBA. 563-322-1010, info@ Children’s Therapy Center of Ambrose University Campus, Valley. Teams of eight dressforsuccessqc.org, the Quad Cities. A motorcycle 518 W. Locust St., Davenport. people play trivia answering facebook.com/dfsqc. poker run with live sau.edu/alumni/signature_ questions on various topics entertainment, raffles, silent events/wine_festival.html. for cash prizes. 6 p.m. doors auction and food specials. open, 7 p.m. trivia begins, April 23, Stylin’ 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. registration Teen Center, Boys & Girls Against Breast Cancer with motorcycles back by April 11, Brunch With Clubs of the Mississippi Runway Fashion Show 5 p.m. at Rudy’s, 3944 Heather Gudenkauf. Valley, 1122 5th Ave., Moline. Luncheon. Benefits local Elmore Ave., Davenport. W.K. Benefits scholarships $10 per person. Jennifer breast-cancer survivors Juncker, 309-762-9552, ext. and grants, sponsored by Garlach, 309-757-5777, ext. and will support education 103, resourcedevelopment@ Beta Upsilon chapter of 202, [email protected], about breast cancer and ctcqc.org, ctcqc.org. Delta Kappa Gamma, an bgcmv.org. breast health in the Quad- international society for Cities area. Noon-1:30 p.m., women educators. Heather iWireless Center, 1201 River May 2, Champions4 Gudenkauf of Dubuque will April 19, Tea for Two. Drive, Moline. $35. Marika Children Walk. Benefits speak on her life as a mother, Benefits Alternatives Jones, 309-764-7021, marika. the Mercer County Family teacher and author of five (formerly Alternatives for [email protected], Crisis Center. Funds raised books. 10 a.m.-noon, Short Older Adults). 2-4 p.m., trinityhealthfoundation.com. stay in Mercer County to pay Hills Country Club, 2500 Stoney Creek Inn, 101 18th for counseling/therapy for 11th St., East Moline. $25 St., Moline. $25, $20 seniors, victims of child abuse. 9 a.m., per person, $190 for table $20 children 14 and younger; April 25, Quad Cities Central Park, College Avenue of eight. Regina Nelson, $160 table of eight, $140 March for Babies. and Third Street, Aledo. 309-235-5166, rknelson48@ senior table of eight. Ellen Benefits the March of Marla Reynolds, 309-582- gmail.com. Berberich, 309-277-0167. Dimes. Walking with friends 7233, [email protected]. and family is a fun and meaningful way to share time April 12, Children’s April 22-26, Pink Moon and contribute to an important May 2, Pancake Therapy Center Plant Sale. Benefits cause: saving babies. Breakfast. Benefits Telethon. Benefits the programs at the Quad City Proceeds support research, Bettendorf Early Morning Children’s Therapy Center Botanical Center. Quad City education, community Lodge programs. All-you- of the Quad Cities. The Botanical Center, 2525 Fourth services and advocacy to give can-eat pancakes, eggs to television fundraising event Ave., Rock Island. Ticket all babies a healthy start in order, bacon, sausage, and will feature commercial-free prices TBA. 309-794-0991, life. 8 a.m. check-in, walk biscuits and gravy. 7:30-9:30 episodes of a popular ’80s or qcgardens.com. starts at 9 a.m., donations a.m., Bettendorf Masonic

8 GOLD BOOK • Charitable Events Guide 2015 Center, 2412 Grant St., world where Type One has community: food banks, and a variety of local Bettendorf. $5, $3 for kids become Type None. 8:30 a.m. homeless shelters, free meal vendors booths offering under 12. Realff (Ralph) registration, 10 a.m. walk, sites, YouthHope, Arrowhead, colorful spring and summer Ottesen, 309-496-1835. Niabi Zoo, 12908 Niabi Zoo Pregnancy Resources, merchandise. Attendees are Road, Coal Valley. Admission and more. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., encouraged to wear spring by donation. Kim Seligman, Believers Together Center, hats to this celebration of May 2, JDRF Walk to 563-549-4571, kseligman@ 3209 60th St., Moline. Donna spring. Sponsored by Friends Cure Diabetes. Benefits jdrf.org, easterniowa.jdrf.org. Dobbelare, 309-737-9057, of Trinity. 9 a.m., CASI, JDRF. The JDRF One [email protected]. 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Walk provides the perfect Davenport. Sponsorships opportunity to get more May 2, Garden of Eden available. Reservations $20. involved in your local JDRF Sale. Benefits the Christ May 2, Blossoms 309-779-2343, sarah.hill2@ community and show your the King Social Concerns & Brunch. Benefits unitypoint.org. commitment to creating Committee programs. Huge Trinity’s Caring Closet, a world without Type 1 sale of donated items; Caring Canines, and Prayer diabetes. These walks allow everything but clothing Shawl Ministry. Annual May 2-10, Plant Sale. JDRF to fund life-changing (hence the name of the fundraiser includes brunch, Benefits Big Brothers Big research, help lessen the sale). Every penny made is raffle of donations from Sisters of the Mississippi everyday burden of Type donated to a large number local businesses, sale of Valley. Since 1990, the plant 1 diabetes, and create a of charitable causes in the spring plants and flowers, sale has been an annual

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Charitable Events Guide 2015 • GOLD BOOK 9 May 3, Chocolate May 14, Party of the Celebration. Benefits Century. Benefits Quad Quad City Botanical City Symphony Orchestra Center programs. 11 a.m.-5 programs. 5:30 p.m., p.m., Quad City Botanical RiverCenter, 136 E. Third St., Center, 2525 Fourth Ave., Davenport. qcsymphony.com. Rock Island. Ticket prices TBA. 309-794-0991, qcgardens.com. May 15-16, Fresh Start Benefit Sale. Benefits programs at Humility of Mary May 9, Habitat for Housing Inc. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Humanity 4th Annual Humility of Mary Housing, Golf Outing. Benefits 3805 Mississippi Ave., Habitat for Humanity Quad Davenport. 563-326-1330, Cities. Join Habitat for humilityofmaryhousing.com. Humanity for a four-person, Allison Crooks at the 2014 Snowbird Softball Classic at the Dugout Sports preferred-ball golf outing. Complex, Davenport, benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi $75 per person, $300 per May 16, Wine Festival Valley. Visit bbbs-mv.org for 2015 event details. (Photo by Todd Welvaert) foursome. Sponsorships Wine Tasting. Proceeds available. 8:30 a.m. shotgun benefit student scholarships fundraiser for Big Brothers Prices vary. Kayla Kiesey, start, Indian Bluff Golf at St. Ambrose University. Big Sisters of the Mississippi 563-323-8006, kkiesey@ Course, 6200 78th Ave., Underneath the towering oak Valley. Individuals, businesses bbbs-mv.org, bbbs-mv.org. Milan. Dougal Nelson, 563- trees, sip your way through a and organizations can 359-9066, dougal.nelson@ spectacular assortment of 150 preorder annual bedding habitatqc.org, habitatqc.org. wines from around the world plants and hanging baskets May 3, Flea Market. and enjoy culinary highlights to guarantee selection, or Benefits the Children’s from a number of Quad-Cities shop in person during retail Therapy Center, holiday May 9, RWK Annual restaurants. Festival vintner hours. There are more than food baskets, Kiwanis Spring Cruise. Benefits Dimitri Papageorgiou will 30 varieties of beautiful “Eliminate” Project, Quad- the RWK Foundation which offer his years of experience flowers in multiple colors to Cities food pantries, East helps grieving children in the in the wine industry to choose from and delivery is Moline and Silvis libraries, Quad-Cities area. This will assemble an impressive offered for orders of $150 school scholarships, Special be a cruise to different area assortment of wines from and more. It’s a great place Olympics, Relay for Life, establishments and then an California to Germany to to shop for Mother’s Day or Project Graduation, MDA after-party to follow with live New Zealand. The Wine to begin your landscaping Summer Camp, and much music, food, raffles, silent Festival Wine Tasting has project — and the proceeds go more. Come and join 50 auction and a 50/50 drawing. earned the reputation as a towards area children facing vendors/exhibitors to help 10 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. premiere Quad-Cities event adversity. Visit bbbs-mv.org raise money for Kiwanis blessing of the cruise, 4 p.m. and annually draws nearly to learn more, preordering Club projects. 8 a.m.-3:30 after-party. Kavanaugh’s 1,000 people to St. Ambrose will begin in February. Open p.m., Rock Island County Hilltop, 1228 30th St., Rock campus to support student daily 8 a.m.-7 p.m., except on Fairgrounds, 4200 Archer Island. $20 per person, scholarships. St. Ambrose the last day when closing is Drive, East Moline. $2 $30 with passenger. Linda University, 518 W. Locust at 5 p.m. Northwest Bank & donation. William Siess, 309- Kerwin, 309-373-9300, St., Davenport. sau.edu/ Trust, corner of Welcome Way 796-1204, wrsiess@mchsi. [email protected], alumni/signature_events/ & Kimberly Road, Davenport. com, rockislandfair.org. rwkfoundation.org. wine_festival.html.

10 GOLD BOOK • Charitable Events Guide 2015 QC100 helps individuals make a big difference By John Marx im Lane is up front and May 16, Walk MS. Quad Cities. Kick off the Thonest; he is only the Benefits multiple sclerosis Memorial Day weekend wheelman of all that is research. Now in its 17th with a 2K family fun run/ QC100. year, Walk MS — Quad walk and 5K race. Post- “The best ideas are often Cities 2015 is a 1- or 3-mile race celebration to follow. stolen,” says Mr. Lane, a Bettendorf-based finan- walk that connects people 5:45 p.m. 2K starts, 6 p.m. cial adviser with Edward R. living with MS and those 5K starts. Western Illinois Jones, who with his wife, who care about them. The University Quad Cities, 3300 Carrie, brought QC100 to money raised by Walk MS River Drive, Moline. $15, life locally. speeds new treatments and $30. Chris VanSpeybroeck, QC100 is an independent and caring group, dedicated ensures financial support 309-762-9552, ext. 105, to making a significant for people dealing with the resourcedevelopment@ctcqc. financial impact through QC100 participant Elisa Klein, left, havoc MS causes. There is no org, ctcqc.org. support of local nonprofit with recipient Ann Schwikerath, Executive Director of Project Renewal, registration fee to participate and charitable organizations. one of the many groups that have in Walk MS. 10 a.m., “I got the idea from a benefited from the local giving group’s generosity. (Submitted) Veterans Memorial Park, May 22-24, 29-31, Des Moines-based group and groups in Michigan, 1645 23rd St., Bettendorf. Love, Loss and What Ohio and Connecticut, just Randy Stevenson, 563-723- I Wore. Benefits Dress for to name a few,” adds Mr. Lane, who lives in Eldridge. “The 2204, stevensonrandyj@ Success Quad Cities. This idea is not new. What’s interesting is the concept you work gmail.com. intimate collection of stories from and how people of the Quad-Cities have responded. by Nora and Delia Ephron It’s been a wonderful experience.’’ If you were to tag QC100, you would label it a “giving celebrate an accomplished circle,” featuring a floating number of members — all May 16, 21st Annual two-and-a-half year run with big hearts — working to better the lives of others. It’s Heart Walk. Benefits the in New York’s Westside individuals who donate their money collectively to benefit American Heart Association’s Theatre. The show, in local entities working on behalf of those in need. cardiovascular research conjunction with QC Theater Mr. Lane, who serves on a number of local boards and and education. Creates Workshop, uses clothing is involved in a variety of local causes, says QC100 meets quarterly at Davenport’s River Music Experience. Each opportunities for people and accessories — and the member commits to donating $100 per meeting, or $400 to improve their health by memories they trigger — to a year. Donations are given directly by the individuals walking and raises funds tell funny and often poignant to Quad-Cities area charities or nonprofits. No national to help fight heart disease. stories that all women can foundations or charities will be considered. Walkers ask others to relate to. Time and price “Members nominate a charity for funding,” says Mr. Lane. “They are written out on a piece of paper and blindly drawn support their walk effort TBA. 311 E. Second St., from a hat. Three charities are selected from the nominations. by sponsoring them with a Davenport. 563-322-1010, At that point the nominator of a selected charity then offers donation. 8 a.m. festivities [email protected], a brief presentation on his or her nominee. begin, 9:30 a.m. walk qctheatreworkshop.org. “The group, as a whole, votes by ballot to see which starts, The District, downtown entity receives the funds. Then each member of QC100 Rock Island. American makes a direct donation. By pooling our resources we are able to donate thousands of dollars to enable local not-for- Heart Association, 563-323- May 29, 100 Years, profits to continue to do good work,” says Mr. Lane. 4321, michelle.gitzen@ 100 Cellos. Benefits Quad The number of participants in QC100 varies from quarter- heart.org. City Symphony Orchestra to-quarter, but the commitment to making life better for programs. Join QCSO for its others does not. In the past year, more than $20,000 has 100th anniversary celebration been donated by the group. “It goes to show that people can make a difference and and a silent auction. 6 p.m., May 23, 2nd Annual want to be involved,” says Mr. Lane. First Step Riverfront Figge Art Museum, 225 5K. Benefits the Children’s W. Second St., Davenport. For more information about QC100, contact Tim Lane at Therapy Center of the qcsymphony.com. [email protected] or visit facebook.com/qc100.

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12 GOLD BOOK • Charitable Events Guide 2015 ow much can change in just one day? With nearly 2,800 John Deere employees behind it — a lot! That’s Hthe spirit of a Day of Caring. With single-day events sponsored by the United Way and other organizations globally, John Deere is able to join forces with its home communities and make significant impacts on people’s lives. “When you have 1,800 John Deere people focusing on doing a project in the community, it’s absolutely amazing the difference it makes to these nonprofit organizations and the cities we live and work in,” says Cheryl Ashcraft, John Deere Foundation Manager, who organized the United Way Day of Caring in the Quad Cities. According to Ms. Ashcraft, it’s such a popular event among employees, United Way needs to add more projects each year. Across the globe, employee Gaby Stumpf in Mannheim, Germany, noticed a similar reaction among employees who volunteered at a one-day event: building a tree house for kindergartners and painting their school. “This was the first time our information technology 6 department participated in this kind of event and they talked

1. John Deere employees from Mannheim, Germany, volunteer to restore a about it for days after,” she says. “Many people said that it’s treehouse at a local kindergarten. 2. John Deere financial volunteers in Des great to look back after a long day to all the things we’ve Moines read to third-grade students as part of their annual “Day of Action.” 3. Some 1,800 Quad-Cities Deere employees take a day off work to improve achieved, especially because in the IT world you often do not their community. 4. John Deere facilities engineers team up to design and build an educational kiosk for a nature center in Cedar Falls. 5. Nearly 300 John really see a finished product.” Deere India employees celebrate their first-ever day of volunteerism in Pune, India. 6. Deere employees help clean up a pond during the National Mall Day Almost 300 employees in Pune, India, spent a day working of Service in Washington, D.C. on a variety of projects in their community, including upgrad- ing school infrastructures, park and garden development, agriculture and building wash areas. “Employees are interested in working with local communities to foster development,” says Arun Pandey, John Deere India Deputy General Manager of Corporate Affairs, who UNITED helped organize the event. “They’re eager to contribute their time to benefit our communities and support John Deere’s commitment to those linked to the land.” In Des Moines, 225 John Deere volunteers supported three programs during the United Way Day of Action: Read. Learn. Succeed, which is co-sponsored by John Deere; Dressers for Kids; and Camp Hantesa cleanup. WAY “We can count on John Deere to jump in and give back Day of Caring whenever we have a need,” says Scott Valbert, Corporate Relations Manager at the United Way of Central Iowa. “Typically, we have 10 projects and only four of them get done, but with John Deere volunteering, we always accomplish more than the 10 projects.” For more information, including an announcement Making a difference in their communities is just one more of the Day of Caring date, visit UNITEDWAYQC.ORG. way John Deere employees are a POWER FOR GOOD.

Charitable Events Guide 2015 • GOLD BOOK 13 May 31, Pixie Tea. Time and price TBA. Benefits programs at the Jumer’s Casino & Hotel, Quad City Botanical Center. 777 Jumer’s Drive, Rock 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Quad City Island. W.K. Juncker, Botanical Center, 2525 309-762-9552, ext. 103, Fourth Ave., Rock Island. resourcedevelopment@ Prices TBA. 309-794-0991, ctcqc.org, ctcqc.org. qcgardens.com.

June 1, HANDS Rotary delivers coats to May 31, HANDS Auxiliary Golf Outing. Auxiliary Cocktail Benefits the Handicapped needy kids Party and Auction. Development Center. The Benefits the Handicapped outing offers golfers an Submitted ecall a winter during Development Center. 18-hole scramble format at Rchildhood where you Registration for the June 1 8 a.m., nine-hole scramble were all bundled up in a golf outing gets admission format at 9:30 a.m., or an warm winter coat, snow for golfer and a guest to 18-hole play-your-own- pants, hat, mittens and boots. attend this party. $30 for ball format at 12:30 p.m. Those magical days bring to mind playing in the snow, the cocktail party only. As part of the registration sledding and returning home Business casual attire. fee, golfers and a guest can to a cup of warm cocoa. Cocktail party includes attend the cocktail party/ These pleasant memories complimentary drinks and auction the evening before. are ones that we cherish and appetizers and live and Dinner follows afternoon that every child should enjoy. silent auction items. 9 p.m., rounds, starting around However, in the Quad-Cities and Eastern Iowa region, Steeplegate Inn, 100 W. 5 p.m. Golf attire required. Iowa Quad-Cities Rotary 76th St., Davenport. Carol Crow Valley Golf Club, many children do not enjoy Operation Warm Chair Dr. Lisa these same privileges. There Arndt. (Submitted) Foster, 563-391-4834, 4316 E. 60th St., Davenport. are several schools in our [email protected], $100 for nine-hole players, region where 80 percent of handicappeddevelopment.org. $200 for 18-hole players. the students do not have winter coats! This is true in school districts that one would Carol Foster, 563-391-4834, imagine that this situation would never occur. The reality [email protected], of these hard economic times is that our children suffer handicappeddevelopment.org. from having their basic needs go unmet. Rotary District 6000 has come to the rescue, delivering June TBA, Iowa 8,808 coats to area school districts. Women’s Basketball June 6, Pancake “Rotary functions behind the scenes serving many underserved individuals in our community through a variety Signing. Benefits the Breakfast. Benefits of programs. We are thrilled to be able to help our community Children’s Therapy Center Bettendorf Early Morning and its children by providing them warm coats,” says Iowa of the Quad Cities. An Lodge programs. All-you- Quad Cities Rotary’s Operation Warm Chair Dr. Lisa Arndt. evening with coach Lisa can-eat pancakes, eggs to Rotary is an international organization of professionals Bluder, Jenni Fitzgerald, order, bacon, sausage, and whose members strive to promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, save mothers and children, and support Jan Jensen and former biscuits and gravy. 7:30-9:30 education while growing local economies. Rotary’s four-way Miss Iowa Basketball Stacy a.m., Bettendorf Masonic test challenges members through their lives and works to Schlopkohl. Wine tasting Center, 2412 Grant St., be truthful, fair to all concerned, build goodwill and better and light hors d’oeuvres Bettendorf. $5, $3 kids under friendships, and promote programs that will be beneficial will be available along with 12. Realff (Ralph) Ottesen, to all concerned. autograph opportunities. 309-496-1835.

14 GOLD BOOK • Charitable Events Guide 2015 June 12, Sound Pinnacle Country Club, 11928 25500 Valley Drive, Pleasant 2015 Golf Invitational. Garden Jamboree. Knoxville Road, Milan. $80 Valley. $250 per player. Nick Benefits the Boys & Girls Benefits Quad City Botanical per person. Bobbie Fox, 309- Norman, 563-388-7233, nick. Clubs of the Mississippi Center programs. 6-8 p.m., 793-3460, ext. 24. [email protected]. Valley. Participants play 18 Quad City Botanical Center, holes of golf in a foursome 2525 Fourth Ave., Rock while enjoying food and Island. Prices TBA. 309-794- June 20, The June 27, 4th Annual beverages, as well as golf 0991, qcgardens.com. Microbrew Mile & 6K Chris “SPEY” demonstrations. Party Road Race. Benefits VanSpeybroeck with dinner, beverages, the Chris VanSpeybroeck Memorial Golf entertainment and auction June 13, Race for the Memorial Scholarship. Tournament. Benefits to follow. Nongolfers are Cure. Benefits Quad Cities The event features multiple scholarships for local welcome to attend party as Affiliate of Susan G. Komen. waves of a flat, fast, and high school graduates and well. Time TBA, Short Hills This 5K and 1.2-mile race for spectator-friendly mile race; the National Meningitis Country Club, 2500 11th women, men, and families followed by an equally flat, Association. The tournament St., East Moline. $1,250 per raises awareness and dollars fast, and spectator-friendly will pay top-three finishers golfer, $5,000 per foursome. for the fight against breast 6K race. The races kick off in four flights. Includes golf, $50 after-party for nongolfers. cancer. There’s musical at 4 p.m. with a great after- cart, prize fund and dinner. Jennifer Garlach, 309-757- entertainment along the party featuring a vast array of The deadline for registration 5777, ext. 202, jgarlach@ course and a fun zone for the craft beers from all over the is June 20. Family and friends bgcmv.org, bgcmvgolf.com. kids. Up to 75 percent of the Midwest, free brats to all the are welcome for $7 a plate, proceeds remain in the local registered participants, and children under 10 $4, and affiliate’s eight-county service live entertainment from Cody 5 and younger free. 1 p.m. July 11, ABATE District area to provide breast-health Road, a high energy country shotgun start, Indian Bluffs 15 Taco Motorcycle services and education for rock band. Fifth Avenue, Golf Course, Milan. $260 Run. Benefits the Children’s women in need. And up to downtown Moline. Joshua per four-person team. Larry Therapy Center of the Quad 25 percent funds ground- Sherrod, 309-236-9573, Stephenson, 309-269-7137. Cities. Similar to a poker breaking research to find a [email protected], run, but upon completion cure. Time TBA, race starts microbrewmile.com. of the run everyone returns outside of iWireless Center, for tacos. 10 a.m.-noon 1401 W. River Drive, Moline. registration at Wiebler’s, 563-421-CURE (2873), June 22, Pro Am July 4, Pancake 5320 Corporate Park Drive, komenquadcities.org. Golf Outing. Benefits Breakfast. Benefits Davenport. Ends at Beach camp scholarships for Bettendorf Early Morning Pub, 1022 Front St., Buffalo, underprivileged Boy Scouts. Lodge programs. All-you-can- by 5 p.m. $10. W.K. Juncker, June 15, Youth Service The Pro-Am, PGA, and Iowa eat pancakes, eggs to order, 309-762-9552, ext. 103, Bureau Whitey Section professionals will be bacon, sausage, and biscuits resourcedevelopment@ctcqc. Verstraete Memorial playing a tournament within and gravy. 7:30-9:30 a.m., org, ctcqc.org. Golf Outing. Benefits a tournament. The Scout Pro- Bettendorf Masonic Center, the Youth Service Bureau of Am outing uses the Stableford 2412 Grant St., Bettendorf. $5, Rock Island County. 18-hole scoring system; several $3 for kids under 12. Realff July 20, Big Brothers preferred-ball event; flighted. games and events on course. (Ralph) Ottesen, 309-496-1835. Big Sisters Golf $80 entry fee includes 18 Includes lunch, dinner, Outing. Benefits Big holes of golf and cart, goodie beverages on course, golf, Brothers Big Sisters of the bag, beverages, after-play cart and team play with PGA July 7, Boys & Mississippi Valley. Grab dinner in the clubhouse, and Pro. 11:30 a.m. shotgun start, Girls Clubs of the your friends, family and raffle and silent auction. Davenport Country Club, Mississippi Valley co-workers for an enjoyable

Charitable Events Guide 2015 • GOLD BOOK 15 round of golf that will help 323-8006, kkiesey@bbbs-mv. Fairgrounds, 4200 Archer reserved table of eight. 309- drive life-changing results org, bbbs-mv.org. Drive, East Moline. $2 743-2166, melissa.levan@ in local children facing donation. William Siess, 309- redcross.org. adversity. The outing will 796-1204, wrsiess@mchsi. begin with a shotgun start at July 26, Flea Market. com, rockislandfair.org. the Jack Nicklaus-designed Benefits the Children’s July 31, Flamingo course at Fyre Lake Golf Therapy Center, holiday Fandango. Benefits Club with food, drinks, food baskets, Kiwanis June 26, 20th Annual Quad City Botanical Center contests and raffle drawings “Eliminate” Project, Quad- Picnic on the River. programs. 6-10 p.m., Quad offered throughout the Cities food pantries, East Benefits the American Red City Botanical Center, 2525 day. Individuals, pairs and Moline and Silvis libraries, Cross of the Quad Cities Fourth Ave., Rock Island. foursomes are welcome with school scholarships, Special Area. Guests will enjoy a Prices TBA. 309-794-0991, preregistration encouraged, Olympics, Relay for Life, beautiful night along the qcgardens.com. but walk-ins welcomed based Project Graduation, MDA Mississippi River with on availability. Summer Summer Camp, and much fabulous hors d’oeuvres, golf attire. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., more. Come and join 50 live music, live and silent Fyre Lake Golf Club, 1057 vendors/exhibitors to help auctions, and wine pull. Fairway Lane, Sherrard. $150 raise money for Kiwanis Schwiebert Riverfront Park, August TBA, Happy per person or $600 per team Club projects. 8 a.m.-3:30 Mississippi River at 17th Joe’s Back to School of four. Kayla Kiesey, 563- p.m., Rock Island County Street, Rock Island. $50, $500 Kids’ Party. Benefits the

Please join us at the Making Friends 2015 Tea for Two Welcome Service, Inc. Sunday, April 19th from 2 – 4 pm at the Stoney Creek Inn Moline, IL Area Businesses All proceeds will go to services provided by REACH New Customers

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16 GOLD BOOK • Charitable Events Guide 2015 Children’s Therapy Center of the Quad Cities. A fun afternoon of kids’ activities to start the school season. Time TBA, Happy Joe’s, 2014 16th St., Moline. Prices depend on games. W.K. Juncker, 309-762-9552, ext. 103, resourcedevelopment@ctcqc. org, ctcqc.org.

August TBA, Up With Life 4K Community Walk. Benefits Up With Life Suicide Awareness & Prevention. Whether you are walking for the cause, a parent, a child, a friend or even if you are a suicide survivor yourself, you’re invited to join us and Beth Scott, Jean Medd, Debbie Jones and Irene Mann at the 2014 Stylin’ Against Breast Cancer Runway Fashion Show Luncheon, held at the iWireless Center, benefitting breast-cancer education. Visit trinityhealthfoundation.com for 2015 wear your color in honor event details. (Photo by Paul Colletti) of why you are attending. Free refreshments, local entertainment, speakers 7:30-9:30 a.m., Bettendorf and ammunition. Bi-State Children’s Therapy Center and sales tents start off the Masonic Center, 2412 Grant Sportsmen’s Club, 817 of the Quad Cities. Golf day followed by a balloon St., Bettendorf. $5, $3 kids Cleveland Road, Colona. tournament, dinner, drinks release in memory of loved under 12. Realff (Ralph) $175 per shooter. Nick and raffles. Noon-12:30 p.m. ones. Walkers can purchase Ottesen, 309-496-1835. Norman, 563-388-7233, check-in, 1 p.m. shotgun a T-shirt for $20 and there [email protected]. start, Highland Springs are other items for sale. Golf Course, 9500 35th St. Noon, College Square Park, Aug. 15-16, Scouting W., Rock Island. $65. W.K. Cambridge. Alyssa Gorman, Clays Classic. Benefits Aug. 16, Transpor Juncker, 309-762-9552, ext. 309-944-7179, upwithlife. the Boy Scouts’ mission at tation Day — Tracks, 103, or Jenna Rasche, 309- suicideprevention@ summer camp. Sponsored Tires and Tugs, Oh My! 269-2556, golfwithnate@ gmail.com, upwithlife- by Modern Woodmen of Benefits Quad City Botanical gmail.com, golfwithnate.com. suicideprevention.com. America, Whitey’s Ice Cream, Center programs. 1-4 p.m., Exelon, Tri-City Electric and Quad City Botanical Center, UnityPoint Health. The event 2525 Fourth Ave., Rock Aug. 1, Pancake is a sporting clays shooting Island. Prices TBA. 309-794- Breakfast. Benefits round of 100 targets over 12 0991, qcgardens.com. Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, Fish Bettendorf Early Morning shooting stations. Contestants Fry. Benefits American Lodge programs. All-you- can win prizes regardless of Legion Post 569. 5-8 p.m., can-eat pancakes, eggs score or skill level. Includes Aug. 22, Nathan American Legion Post 569, to order, bacon, sausage, welcome dinner, lunch, Linn Memorial Golf 515 W. First Ave., Milan. 309- and biscuits and gravy. sporting clays round, targets Tournament. Benefits the 787-4149, on.fb.me/1ui4IFU.

Charitable Events Guide 2015 • GOLD BOOK 17 Sept. 5, Pancake (as voted on by entrants) will of Nicholas Theodore Strub, Mission is an event created Breakfast. Benefits receive plaques, top 12 will be who died in November 2011 to generate awareness and Bettendorf Early Morning featured on the 2016 calendar of Ewing’s sarcoma. This 5K celebrate the mission of Lodge programs. All-you- and kids’ choice (chosen by race and family event raises Dress for Success. The idea can-eat pancakes, eggs to children receiving therapy awareness and funding for is simple — hostesses invite order, bacon, sausage, and services) will be featured on research into Ewing’s sarcoma, caring and generous people biscuits and gravy. 7:30-9:30 cover. 9-11 a.m. registration, a pediatric bone cancer who are passionate about a.m., Bettendorf Masonic 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Hooters, currently affecting several local empowering women to Center, 2412 Grant St., 110 E. Kimberly Road, children. Features children’s come together and celebrate Bettendorf. $5, $3 kids under Davenport. $12, $15 day of races and games, and after-party during three nights. Dress 12. Realff (Ralph) Ottesen, event. No fee for spectators. with food and entertainment. for Success Quad Cities, 311 309-496-1835. Cara Saul, 309-762-9552, ext. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Starts in Port E. Second St., Davenport. 104, resourcedevelopment@ Byron. Entry fee TBA. Holly 563-322-1010, info@ ctcqc.org, ctcqc.org. Larson, 309-798-3081. dressforsuccessqc.org. Sept. 6, 7th Annual Car Show for Kids. Benefits the Children’s Therapy Center Sept. 12, Nick Teddy 5K. Sept. 17-19, One Sept. 19, 41st of the Quad Cities. Open to Benefits sarcoma research, and Night One Mission. Annual Charity Bass all makes and models and local Ewing’s sarcoma patients Benefits Dress for Success Tournament. Benefits anything with wheels. Top 50 and their families. In memory Quad Cities. One Night One the Children’s Therapy

The Art Legacy League is a Quad City nonprofit organization supporting the traditional letter arts and book arts through exhibitions and training opportunities. Honoring the legacy of Rev. Edward Catich. Visit artlegacyleague.org

Additional copies of the 2015 Charitable Events Guide are available by calling Dayle Hall at 309.757.5023 or emailing [email protected]

Pictured with New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry are ALL Board members Amy Nielsen, John Bald, Linda Kelty, Jeff and Donna Young, Paul Herrera, Elizabeth and Steve Berry and George Ohley at the Art Legacy League’s 2014 fund raising event.

18 GOLD BOOK • Charitable Events Guide 2015 The Bi-State Region Clean Air Partnership supports and promotes cleaner air by seeking out and implementing cost effective Center of the Quad Cities. online at hssc.us. Noon-3 p.m., solutions that benefi t cleaner air- fuel effi ciency, cleaner fuels/ Tournament is one of the downtown Davenport. $20 vehicles, alternative transportation, trip reduction, environmentally oldest and largest open team in advance, $15 for Humane friendly purchasing, alternative energy, and energy effi ciency and tournaments in the Midwest, Society of Scott County conservation. Each voluntary commitment reduces emissions regionally and contributes to cleaner air globally. routinely drawing more than members, $25 the day of the 200 competitors from Iowa, event. Teresa LaBella, 563- How Does My Organization Join? Illinois and beyond. The event 388-6655, tlabellaadoptapet@ You too can join the Clean Air Partnership by visiting: includes a Friday night meet- hotmail.com. http://bistateonline.org/ and-greet at Grace Marine, and clicking the Clean Air Partnership Logo 1211 Canal Shore Drive SW, Fill out the pledge form (available at the bottom of the page) LeClaire, with the tournament Sept. 25, Autumn and return to: launching from Albany on Enchantment Bi-State Regional Commission 1504 Third Avenue, P.O. Box 3368, Rock Island, IL 61204 Saturday with payback to Celebrity Style Show. the top 15 teams. Albany Benefits UnityPoint Health Fax: Bi-State Regional Commission @ (309) 793-6305 Email: [email protected] Landing (Pool 14), Albany. – Trinity. This annual $100 per two-man team. Cara fundraising event features a Pledge to Care for Our Air Saul, 309-762-9552, ext. 104, social hour, luncheon, raffle, • Utilize right-size vehicles and equipment. resourcedevelopment@ctcqc. silent auction, and a variety • Encourage “car-lite” activities such as carpooling, biking or walking org, ctcqc.org. of local vendor booths. The to work. • Choose green fl eets with fuel effi cient vehicles and cleaner burning style show features models fuels. from area media outlets and • Conserve energy by using LED outdoor lighting, investing in Sept. 20, Jazz Brunch. the business world. Sponsored alternative energy such as geothermal, wind or solar. • Use low energy mode or shut off electronics when not in use. Benefits Humility of Mary by Friends of Trinity. 11 a.m., • Purchase environmentally friendly products. Housing Inc. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., RiverCenter, 136 E. Third • Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Crow Valley Golf Club, St., Davenport. Reservations 4315 E. 60th St., Davenport. $35, sponsorships available. Current Organizational Partners: $75. 563-326-1330, 309-779-2343, sarah.hill2@ Alcoa —Davenport Works City of Bettendorf humilityofmaryhousing.com. unitypoint.org. Arnold’s Body Shop City of Davenport QC TAG City of East Moline Edwards UCC (Davenport) City of Moline Deere and Company City of Muscatine Sept. 20, Dog Day Sept. 26, Tim Eagle Missman Stanley City of Rock Island St. John’s Lutheran Mercer County Afternoon Crawl for Memorial Golf Outing. (Rock Island) Muscatine County a Cause. Benefits the Benefits the Friends of United Neighbors Inc. Rock Island County Humane Society of Scott Tim Eagle. The Friends Greater Metropolitan Area Scott County Housing Authority of Waste Commission of County. Check-in and pick of Tim Eagle has donated Rock Island County Scott County up T-shirts at the Barrel about $150,000 to the House, 211 E. Second St., Comprehensive Cancer Center Davenport. Crawl to other in Madison, Wisconsin, to great bars and restaurants and support Dr. Mark Albertini and get your ticket punched at his research team. Together, every stop to enter the grand we continue to search for a prize drawing. Raffle tickets cure for melanoma, the disease for fabulous prizes at all crawl that took Tim’s life in October locations. Cap off the crawl 1998. Golf attire preferable. with a rockin’ after-party at Highland Springs Golf Course, the Barrel House. Tickets 9500 35th St. W., Rock available at the shelter or Island. $75 per person for

Charitable Events Guide 2015 • GOLD BOOK 19 John Deere employees across the U.S., including these in Cary, North Carolina, commemorated World Food Day by packaging meals for local food banks. (Submitted)

Deere volunteers aim to be ‘power for good’ By Tia Watson Deere employee volunteers, we mag- believe that employees feel a deeper con- ince the time John Deere served as mayor nify the spirit, impact and durability of nection to the company when they vol- Sin his adopted hometown of Moline these investments.” unteer in the community,” she said. “They from 1873-1875, the company he founded Through John Deere’s global employee take great pride in representing John has been known as a good corporate citizen. volunteerism initiative, employees are Deere and building our brand.” Today, the company and John Deere encouraged to take paid time off to give Across the U.S., where employees have Foundation continue to be a good citizen, back to society and enrich the quality of access to reporting their volunteer work, having invested nearly $32 million across life in their communities. According to some 82,000 hours were recorded in the globe in 2014 in an effort to improve Global Volunteerism Manager Deb Wirth, 2014, benefiting more than 750 nonprofit living standards for people everywhere. the initiative benefits the employee and organizations. Employee volunteers are also “We bring to life our higher purpose company, as well as the community. “The active in Brazil, India, China and Canada. through citizenship activities in two com- processes, project-management skills First-time Deere volunteer Trevis Worley plementary ways,” says Nate Clark, John and the global perspective we inherently painted picnic tables with co-workers at Deere Foundation Vice President. “First, possess as Deere employees can be the 2014 Quad Cities Day of Caring and is we invest in programs and partners that invaluable to small businesses and non- hooked. “This project was very rewarding work to solve world hunger, empower profits,” she notes. as it showed me how a little hard work can others through education, and develop As for the employee, Ms. Wirth says improve the community we live in. If we all economic opportunities in our home studies have shown those who volunteer step back and look at the bigger picture communities. Second, by leveraging the feel better, both physically and emotion- by volunteering in our communities, we enormous and diverse talents of John ally, and have lower stress levels. “I also can make a difference.”

20 GOLD BOOK • Charitable Events Guide 2015 golf, $50 hole sponsor, $150 relay, 5K, 1-mile walk and Oct. 3, Pancake event sponsor, $15 per person a micromarathon for the Breakfast. Benefits dinner only. Kathy Eagle, kids. 7:30 a.m. simultaneous October TBA, Bettendorf Early Morning 309-912-2045, kathy.eagle@ start, John Deere Commons, Oktoberfest Evening. Lodge programs. All-you- pepsico.com. 1201 River Drive, Moline. Benefits the Children’s can-eat pancakes, eggs to Registration fees vary. Therapy Center of the order, bacon, sausage, and qcmarathon.org. Quad Cities. Enjoy craft- biscuits and gravy. 7:30-9:30 Sept. 27, Flea Market. beer tasting, trivia fun, hors a.m., Bettendorf Masonic Benefits the Children’s d’oeuvres and prizes. 6-9 Center, 2412 Grant St., Therapy Center, holiday Sept. 27, Harvest p.m., Short Hills Country Bettendorf. $5, $3 kids under food baskets, Kiwanis Moon Banquet. Benefits Club, 2500 11th St., East 12. Realff (Ralph) Ottesen, “Eliminate” Project, Quad- Quad City Botanical Center Moline. $25 per person, 309-496-1835. Cities food pantries, East programs. 6-10 p.m., Quad $180 per table of eight. Moline and Silvis libraries, City Botanical Center, 2525 Chris VanSpeybroeck, school scholarships, Special Fourth Ave., Rock Island. 309-762-9552, ext. 105, Oct. 3, CROP Hunger Olympics, Relay for Life, Prices TBA. 309-794-0991, resourcedevelopment@ctcqc. Walk. Benefits local and Project Graduation, MDA qcgardens.com. org, ctcqc.org. world hunger programs. 2 p.m., Summer Camp, and much Modern Woodmen Park, 209 more. Come and join 50 S. Gaines St., Davenport. Walk vendors/exhibitors to help Sept. 28, Birdies for October or November is free but pledges encouraged. raise money for Kiwanis the Brave. Benefits TBA, Hawkeye Jamie Horst, 309-799-3091, Club projects. 8 a.m.-3:30 members of the U.S. armed Tailgate Bash. Benefits [email protected]. p.m., Rock Island County forces and their families. This the Children’s Therapy Fairgrounds, 4200 Archer national outreach initiative Center of the Quad Cities. Drive, East Moline. $2 is dedicated to honoring the Cheer on the Hawkeyes Oct. 4, Pumpkin donation. William Siess, 309- courageous men and women with other Hawkeye fans Extravaganza. Benefits 796-1204, wrsiess@mchsi. of the U.S. armed forces and and former players. The Quad City Botanical Center com, rockislandfair.org. their families through nine game will be shown on programs. 1-4 p.m., Quad nonprofit military homefront three big-screen TVs inside City Botanical Center, 2525 groups that are supported by and the Jumbotron in left Fourth Ave., Rock Island. Sept. 27, Quad Cities PGA Tour players. Money field. There also will be Prices TBA. 309-794-0991, Marathon. Benefits the raised provides critical a silent auction. Time qcgardens.com. Erika Kate Hope Alliance programs and services to TBA, Modern Woodmen and the Quad Cities Prostate meet the specialized needs Park, 209 S. Gaines St., Cancer Initiative. The 26.2- of wounded veterans and Davenport. $15, $20 at the Oct. 3, QC Bacon mile run starts and ends military families, ranging door. Chris VanSpeybroeck, Bash. Benefits Friendly in downtown Moline. The from housing, rehabilitative 309-762-9552, ext. 1065, House. Local vendors will flat, fast course features one services and financial aid resourcedevelopment@ctcqc. offer samples of their best of the finest, most scenic to educational scholarships, org, ctcqc.org. bacon creations, bacon river views in the country. counseling and career eating contest, giveaways, It covers five races, four services. More details TBA. raffles and a kids’ zone. cities, three bridges, two TPC Deere Run, 3100 Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Mississippi states, and one island, all Heather Knoll, Silvis. $125 Fish Fry. Benefits American Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 W. along the mighty Mississippi per player, $500 for foursome. Legion Post 569. 5-8 p.m., Locust St., Davenport. Price River. Race weekend offers Todd Hajduk, TPC Deere American Legion Post 569, TBA, 563-323-1921, ext. something for everyone with Run, 309-796-4015, tpc.com/ 515 W. First Ave., Milan. 309- 28, friendlyhouseiowa.org, a half marathon, marathon deererun. 787-4149, on.fb.me/1ui4IFU. facebook.com/qcbaconbash.

Charitable Events Guide 2015 • GOLD BOOK 21 and each will be part of a Fourth Ave., Rock Island. silent bidding. Observe the Prices TBA. 309-794-0991, creative process in action qcgardens.com. and mingle with the artists. Enjoy appetizers and engage in silent bidding on a variety Oct. 24, Lagomarcino’s of other offerings, including Cocoa Beano 5K Run/ items like jewelry and Walk. Benefits the Boys & additional art work from other Girls Clubs of the Mississippi well-known area artists while Valley. 5K run/walk through being serenaded by local the neighborhoods of musicians. A cash bar will Bettendorf and Davenport. be provided. Doors open at Race registrants receive 5 p.m. with event functions a jacket. A children’s fun commencing at 5:30 p.m., run will follow the 5K. Figge Art Museum, 225 Afterwards, Lagomarcino’s W. Second St., Davenport. will pass out hot chocolate Price TBA, Diane Franken, at the finish. 9 a.m., 563-324-9423, defranken@ East Village, Davenport. outlook.com, artsbasics.org. Jennifer Garlach, 309-757- 5777, ext. 202, jgarlach@ bgcmv.org, bgcmv.org, “Color blasters” play with leftover blue powder after the Color the Quads Oct. 17, Beta Sigma getmeregistered.com. 5K run in 2014. Visit colorthequads.com for 2015 event details. (Photo by Leah Klafczynski) Phi Craft Show. Benefits area community projects. Henry County’s largest Oct. 10, Mr. or Ms. p.m., Rogalski Center, St. indoor/outdoor juried craft Habitat Pageant. Ambrose University, 518 W. show features a wide variety November TBA, Chili Benefits Habitat for Humanity Locust St., Davenport. Price of handcrafted seasonal and Soup Cook-off. Quad Cities. Habitat’s largest TBA. Dougal Nelson, 563- and holiday decorations, Benefits Alternatives fundraiser of the year, Mr. 359-9066, dougal.nelson@ gifts, jewelry, candles, (formerly Alternatives for or Ms. Habitat is a spoof habitatqc.org, habitatqc.org. wooden items, doll clothes Older Adults). Location and on a beauty pageant. Well- and furniture, sweatshirts, price TBA. Ellen Berberich, known Quad-Citians will vie florals, garden art, baskets, 309-277-0167. for the title by competing in Oct. 14, An Evening ceramics, frozen pies, pet evening wear, construction With Area Artists. treats, and autumn produce. wear, answering a series of Benefits artsBASICS. Please Lunch on-site. 9 a.m.-3 Nov. 4, Quad Cities “platform” questions, and join local area artists in p.m., Galva High School, Go Red for Women competing in construction supporting artsBASICS, an N. Center Ave., Galva. $2. Luncheon. Benefits games. This lighthearted area arts education nonprofit, galvacraftshow.info. the American Heart event is sure to make you in providing increased Association. The luncheon smile while supporting a opportunities in all of the arts is held annually, focusing very worthwhile cause. for students in the Davenport Oct. 18, Pumpkin on women’s cardiovascular Enjoy heavy appetizers and Community School District. Extravaganza. Benefits health. The Quad Cities Go beverages while you bid on Called a quick draw event, Quad City Botanical Center Red for Women Luncheon silent auction items and other local area artists will create programs. 1-4 p.m., Quad is a day of inspiration fundraising events. 5:30-9:30 art works during the evening City Botanical Center, 2525 and networking, and an

22 GOLD BOOK • Charitable Events Guide 2015 Charitable Events Guide Index Alternatives ❚ Tea for Two, April 19 ❚ Chili Cook-off, November TBA American Heart Association ❚ Heart Ball, April 11 ❚ 21st Annual Heart Walk, May 16 ❚ Quad Cities Go Red for Women opportunity for women find plenty of good items. Luncheon, Nov. 4 to receive resources, life- The best part? All proceeds American Legion Post 569 ❚ Fish Fry, Fridays Jan. 2-April 10 and Sept. 4-Dec. 18 changing information help empower women American Red Cross of the Quad Cities Area ❚ Picnic on and hope to prevent or on their journey toward the River, June 26 survive the No. 1 killer of economic self-sufficiency. The Arc of the Quad Cities Area ❚ Trivia Night, Jan. 3 women — heart disease and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 311 E. artsBASICS ❚ An Evening With Area Artists, Oct. 14 stroke. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Second St., Davenport. Beta Sigma Phi ❚ Craft Show, Oct. 17 RiverCenter, 136 E. Third St., 563-322-1010, info@ Beta Upsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma ❚ Brunch Davenport. $40. Diane Heath, dressforsuccessqc.org. With Heather Gudenkauf, April 11 563-323-4321, diane.heath@ Bettendorf Early Morning Lodge ❚ Pancake Breakfast, Jan. heart.org. 3 ❚ Feb. 7 ❚ March 7 ❚ April 4 ❚ May 2 ❚ June 6 ❚ July 4 ❚ Nov. 7, NAWIC QC Aug. 1 ❚ Sept. 5 ❚ Oct. 3 ❚ Nov. 7 ❚ Dec. 5 Big Brothers Big Sisters ❚ 10th Annual Putt-A-Round Golf Chapter #50 Annual Tournament, Jan. 21-23 ❚ 39th Snowbird Softball Classic (coed), Nov. 6, 13, 27, Fish Fry. Scholarship Auction. Jan. 23-25 ❚ 39th Snowbird Softball Classic (men’s), Feb. 6-8 ❚ Benefits American Legion Benefits National Association Plant Sale, May 2-10 ❚ Golf Outing, July 20 Post 569. 5-8 p.m., American of Women in Construction Boy Scouts of America Troop 100 ❚ 45th Pancake & Sausage Breakfast, Feb. 15 Legion Post 569, 515 W. First Quad Cities Chapter’s Boy Scouts of America ❚ Pro Am Golf Outing, June 22 ❚ Ave., Milan. 309-787-4149, scholarship program. Scouting Clays Classic, Aug. 15-16 on.fb.me/1ui4IFU. For more than 31 years, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Valley ❚ Great the NAWIC Education Cardboard Sled Race, Feb. 16 ❚ The HeART of It Wine Tasting Event, Feb. 21 ❚ Trivia Night, April 18 ❚ 2015 Golf Invitational, Foundation has offered July 7 ❚ Lagomarcino’s Cocoa Beano 5K Run/Walk, Oct. 24 Nov. 7, Pancake creative and educational Children’s Therapy Center ❚ Celebrity Waiter/Waitress Breakfast. Benefits programs for students from Dinner, Jan. 21 ❚ Martinis and Manicures, February TBA ❚ Bettendorf Early Morning grade school to high school. Chuck Long Charity Sports Auction, March 7 ❚ Pam Pray Memorial 4 Mile Run/Fun Walk, March 29 ❚ Ranch Riders Lodge programs. All-you- The Quad Cities Chapter’s Easter Egg Hunt, April 4 ❚ Children’s Therapy Center Telethon, can-eat pancakes, eggs to main objective is to promote April 12 ❚ Riding with Rudy, May TBA ❚ 2nd Annual First Step Riverfront 5K, May 23 ❚ Iowa Women’s Basketball Signing, June order, bacon, sausage, and education and contribute TBA ❚ ABATE District 15 Taco Motorcycle Run, July 11 ❚ Happy biscuits and gravy. 7:30-9:30 to the betterment of the Joe’s Back to School Kids’ Party, August TBA ❚ Nathan Linn Memorial Golf Tournament, Aug. 22 ❚ 7th Annual Car Show for a.m., Bettendorf Masonic construction industry. To Kids, Sept. 6 ❚ 41st Annual Charity Bass Tournament, Sept. 19 Center, 2412 Grant St., further this goal, the chapter ❚ Oktoberfest Evening, October TBA ❚ Hawkeye Tailgate Bash, Bettendorf. $5, $3 kids under annually awards scholarships October or November TBA Christ the King Social Concerns Committee ❚ Garden of 12. Realff (Ralph) Ottesen, to students pursuing an Eden Sale, May 2 309-496-1835. education in a construction- Chris VanSpeybroeck Memorial Scholarship ❚ Microbrew related field. 6 p.m. silent Mile & 6K Road Race, June 20 ❚ 4th Annual Chris “SPEY” auction and raffle, 7 p.m. VanSpeybroeck Memorial Golf Tournament, June 27 Nov. 7, Shop for buffet, 8 p.m. live auction. CROP Hunger Walk ❚ CROP Hunger Walk, Oct. 3 Success Sale. Benefits Attendees can dress Dress for Success ❚ Shop for Success Sale, March 7 ❚ Recycle the Runway Luncheon, April 22 ❚ Love, Loss, and What I Wore, Dress for Success Quad appropriately to the yet-to-be- May 22-24 and May 29-31 ❚ One Night One Mission, Sept. Cities. Open to the public, named attire theme and a prize 17-20 ❚ Shop for Success Sale, Nov. 7 this sale provides an is given for best themed outfit. Erika Kate Hope Alliance ❚ Quad Cities Marathon, Sept. 27 opportunity for women to This is optional, otherwise Friendly House ❚ Bacon, Brews and Berries, Feb. 6 ❚ QC inexpensively expand their dress is casual. Holiday Inn, Bacon Bash, Oct. 3 wardrobe with gently-used 226 17th St., Rock Island. Friends of Tim Eagle ❚ Tim Eagle Memorial Golf Outing, Sept. 26 clothing. From suits and $25 per person. Denise Habitat for Humanity ❚ 4th Annual Golf Outing, May 9 ❚ Mr. or Ms. Habitat Pageant, Oct. 10 separates to dresses and Spindel, 309-737-5587, Handicapped Development Center ❚ Beat the January handbags ranging from only [email protected], Blues Trivia Night, Jan. 16 ❚ HANDS Auxiliary Cocktail Party and $2 to $4, you’re bound to nawicqc.org. Auction, May 31 ❚ HANDS Auxiliary Golf Outing, June 1

Charitable Events Guide 2015 • GOLD BOOK 23 (index continued) Humane Society of Scott County ❚ Bowl for a Buddy, March 15 ❚ Doggie Easter Egg Hunt, April 4 ❚ Dog Day Afternoon Crawl for a Cause, Sept. 20 Humility of Mary Housing Inc. ❚ Fresh Start Benefit Sale, May 15-16 ❚ Jazz Brunch, Sept. 20 Nov. 14, RWK Chili Junior Board of Rock Island’s NEST program ❚ Roaring Cook-off/Bags ’20s Valentine Ball, Feb. 14 Tournament. Benefits ❚ JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes, May 2 the RWK Foundation which Kiwanis Club ❚ Trivia Night, March 14 ❚ Flea Market, May 3 ❚ Flea Market, July 26 ❚ Flea Market, Sept. 27 helps grieving children in the Quad-Cities area. Bring Make-A-Wish Foundation ❚ Riverbend Gala, A Winter Wonderland, Feb. 7 your favorite chili for the March of Dimes ❚ Quad Cities March for Babies, April 25 cook-off and then enter the Mercer County Family Crisis Center ❚ Champions4Children bags tournament. Noon-6 Walk, May 2 p.m., Kavanaugh’s Hilltop, National Association of Women in Construction QC 1228 30th St., Rock Island. Chapter #50 ❚ Annual Scholarship Auction, Nov. 7 $5 appetizer entry, $20 per ❚ Nick Teddy 5K Nick Teddy 5K, Sept. 12 person bags entry fee. Linda Quad Cities Prostate Cancer Initiative ❚ Quad Cities Marathon, Sept. 27 Kerwin, 309-373-9300, [email protected], Quad City Arts ❚ Festival of Trees, Nov. 20-29 rwkfoundation.org. Quad City Botanical Center ❚ Spirits Tasting, Feb. 12 ❚ Pink Moon Plant Sale, April 22-26 ❚ Chocolate Celebration, May 3 ❚ Pixie Tea, May 31 ❚ Sound Garden Jamboree, June 12 ❚ Flamingo Fandango, July 31 ❚ Transportation Day – Tracks, Nov. 20-29, Festival Greg Wilken carries Trenton Norris Tires and Tugs, Oh My!, Aug. 16 ❚ Harvest Moon Banquet, Sept. at the 2014 Race for the Cure, held 27 ❚ Pumpkin Extravaganza, Oct. 4 and 18 of Trees. Benefits Quad in downtown Moline, benefiting Quad City Symphony Orchestra ❚ Party of the Century, City Arts. One of the most- the Quad Cities Affiliate of Susan G. May 14 ❚ 100 Years, 100 Cellos, May 29 Komen for the Cure. Visit komen- loved holiday tradition quadcities.org for 2015 event RI/Milan School District #41 ❚ Rock Island Music Association details. (Photo by John Greenwood) Trivia Night, Feb. 21 in the Quad-Cities, Quad City Arts Festival of Trees Rock Island Police Benevolent Association ❚ R.I. Police Benevolent Association Dance, April 11 is celebrating 30 years. RWK Foundation ❚ Annual Spring Cruise, May 9 ❚ RWK Chili Recognized as one of the Cook-off/Bags Tournament, Nov. 14 top 100 events in North Safer Foundation of the Quad Cities ❚ Safer Foundation America, Festival has Dec. 4, 11, 18, Fish Fry. Super Trivia Night, Jan. 23 ❚ Dine to Donate, Feb. 11 raised millions in support Benefits American Legion Schone Horse Rescue ❚ 7th Annual QC Hearts for Horses, Feb. 7 of local arts over a 29- Post 569. 5-8 p.m., American St. Ambrose University ❚ Alumni Association Trivia year period. It takes 3,500 Legion Post 569, 515 W. First Night, Jan. 17 ❚ Wine at the Warehouse, March 7 ❚ Alumni CenterStage entertainers Ave., Milan. 309-787-4149, Association Trivia Night, March 28 ❚ Wine Festival Preview and more than 150 sponsors on.fb.me/1ui4IFU. Dinner, April 11 ❚ Wine Festival Wine Tasting, May 16 to make Festival of Trees St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ❚ 11th Annual St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Scrapbook Crop, Jan. 31 happen each year. More than Susan G. Komen ❚ Race for the Cure, June 13 100,000 people experience Dec. 5, Pancake UnityPoint at Home Child Welfare Programs ❚ Roaring Festival of Trees annually, Breakfast. Benefits ’20s Valentine Ball, Feb. 14 making it one of the largest Bettendorf Early Morning UnityPoint Health – Trinity ❚ Stylin’ Against Breast Cancer community attractions in Lodge programs. All-you- Runway Fashion Show Luncheon, April 23 ❚ Blossoms and Brunch, May 2 ❚ Autumn Enchantment Celebrity Style Show, the Quad-Cities. Event can-eat pancakes, eggs to Sept. 25 times vary, RiverCenter, order, bacon, sausage, and Up With Life ❚ 4K Community Walk, August TBA 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, biscuits and gravy. 7:30-9:30 U.S. Armed Forces ❚ Birdies for the Brave, Sept. 28 and other locations. Prices a.m., Bettendorf Masonic Walk MS Quad Cities ❚ Walk MS, May 16 TBA. Megan Schoff, Center, 2412 Grant St., WQPT ❚ Champagne on the Rocks, Jan. 30 309-793-1213, ext. 100, Bettendorf. $5, $3 kids under Youth Service Bureau ❚ Whitey Verstraete Memorial Golf [email protected], 12. Realff (Ralph) Ottesen, Outing, June 15 quadcityarts.com. 309-496-1835.

24 GOLD BOOK • Charitable Events Guide 2015 Join Us... 100 Years -100 Cellos Volunteers for Symphony (VfS) is launching an exciting project to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO)! We will be placing 100 painted cellos throughout the Quad City community in recognition of our historic season. Why painted cellos? We’re celebrating world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma performing with the QCSO on May 14, 2015. Join us by sponsoring a cello: For $1,000 the sponsor selects the artist or organization to paint the cello, and the location where the cello is displayed. The sponsor’s name will be featured on a card attached to the cello and will be recognized in the Yo-Yo Ma concert program. There also will be a 100th Anniversary celebration held at the Figge Art Museum on May 29, 2015, where all 100 cellos will be displayed together and our sponsors will be recognized! All cello sponsorship money goes to support the QCSO Music Education Programs and is tax deductible.

Please contact QCSO Development Director Steve Mohr at 563-424-7735 or VfS VP Linda Holmberg at 563-370-1004 for more information. 250,000* HOURS AND COUNTING…

Across the enterprise, John Deere employees are volunteering their time, talent, and passion to improve the quality of life wherever we do business. We’re proud of our employees and their commitment to making a difference.

*Volunteer hours recorded by U.S. employees, 1 February 2012 – 31 October 2014 www.JohnDeere.com