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STAY IN TOUCH WITH YOUR LITTLE THIS SUMMER! By Sarah Walker With the end of the school year quickly approaching, and summer vacations for both Littles and Bigs being planned, we often begin to hear questions about how Bigs and Littles can stay in touch and maintain communication over the summer. Managing changing schedules can be a bit difficult, but below are some ideas for how to ensure that you and your Little are able to keep up with the relationship development that you’ve begun.
Talk to your Little’s parent/guardian about their summer schedule and start planning ahead for when those monthly face-toface BBBS match activities can occur. If you aren’t able to attend a BBBS match activity with our staff, stay in touch by phone calls, letters, postcards (especially great if you go on vacation!) or email. Verify with your Little’s parent/guardian what they are comfortable with in terms of individual communication with your Little over the summer.
COMMUNITY-BASED MATCHES:
SCHOOL-BASED MATCHES:
Share your vacation plans with your Little and their parent/ guardian as soon as you know them, and ask what their family plans might be for the summer. Start making plans now to adjust for weeks that either of you might be out of town.
If you are still in an older Schoolbased match, consider transitioning to either the Community-based or School-based Plus programs. This will allow you and your Little to easily have interaction and communication over the summer months.
Be sure to confirm your Little’s and their parent/guardian’s contact information now, so that if something comes up over the summer, you know how to reach them to adjust.
If you continue as a School-based match, talk to your Match Coach/ Program Specialist about how you might contact your Little or their family over the summer. Sending letters, postcards, and phone calls are all great options as long as the parent/ guardian is comfortable with these.
Pay close attention to Coaches Corner in May and June. Over the summer months, BBBS plans match activities very regularly (almost one per week!).
We know summer will be a fun, busy, flash of time, with many opportunities to share new experiences with your Little, either SCHOOL-BASED PLUS MATCHES: in person or through other communication. Planning ahead and remembering BBBS guidelines for our various programs will help make While you are limited to only participating in BBBS sponsored for a successful, consistent summer with you and your Little. When in match activities (meaning BBBS staff are present), we want you to see doubt, talk to your Match Coach/Program Specialist for ideas and to your Little at least once per month over the summer. communicate with parents/guardians, if necessary.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
BBBS RECEIVES TORCH AWARD FROM BBB BIG BROTHER JOE MORALEZ RECEIVES GOVERNOR’S AWARD MATCH ACTIVITY—MAY RIVER BANDITS CRAFT ACTIVITIES FOR MAY SAVE THE DATE FOR 2016 BBBS GOLF OUTING DEAR MATCH COACH— COACH—WHEN YOUR LITTLE IS AFRAID MCDONOUGH COUNTY UPDATE—MAY STAY IN TOUCH WITH YOUR LITTLE THIS SUMMER
WHITESIDE COUNTY UPDATE—MAY
CAREER NAVIGATOR TOUR: SCOTT CO. ANIMAL HOSPITAL
GET PHYSICAL EVERY DAY! RECRUITE ONE KICKS OFF—HELP US FIND VOLUNTEERS! MATCH ANNIVERSARIES BIG AND LITTLE TRAINING—MAY 10 COMPASS WORKSHOP—AN HONEST TALK ABOUT MONEY RAVE—CARL GETS A GUITAR! PLANT SALE KICKS OFF IN 3 LOCATIONS! COMMUNITY CALENDAR—MAY
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BBBS PRESENTED 2016 BBB TORCH AWARD Better Business Bureau (BBB) Torch Awards for Ethics celebrates and recognizes local companies and non-profits that demonstrate integrity and a strong commitment to ethics in all they do. John Oakes of QCR Holdings / Quad City Bank & Trust, and Chairman of the Board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley accepts the 2016 Torch Award for BBBS.
Thanks Better Business Bureau!
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JOE MORALEZ RECEIVES 2016 EXCELLENCE IN MENTORING Congratulations to Joe Moralez, of Bettendorf, for receiving a 2016 Excellence in Mentoring Award, in a ceremony at the state capitol building on April 13. Joe is one of only 4 individuals across the state of Iowa to be chosen for this prestigious award. Joe’s wife, Robin, son Nico, and League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) representatives Mike Reyes and Tarsicio Macias were able to attend and support Joe’s achievement. Big Brothers Big Sisters appreciates the time Joe has spent with his Little, Rodolfo (age 15) over the past four years, and look forward to seeing how their relationship grows as Rodolfo continues through high school and beyond. Way to go Joe and Rodolfo!
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MAY MATCH ACTIVITY: TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME!
Join BBBS and help cheer on the River Bandits against the Peoria Chiefs. Saturday, May 28th, 28th Modern Woodmen Park Financial Workshop before the game (Call Kayla Babers for details about the workshop) 6:00 p.m. game time Sponsored by: IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union Free game, and Ferris Wheel tickets provided to each match! RSVP to Kayla Babers at 563-323-8006 or email kbabers@bbbs-mv.org
MAY CRAFT ACTIVITY: SUNDAE BATH SALTS AND POEM PURSE
Supplies Needed: Ice Cream Sundae Cup White Loofah Anything red for a cherry Straw Long Handle Spoon Hole Puncher and Paper for poem or message Bath Salts or to create your own see the recipe to the right.
Bath Salts Recipe: 2/3 c. Epsom salt 1/4 c. baking soda 1 Drop of red food coloring 1/4 tsp of cherry or any scented oils
Instructions: Put store bought or homemade bath salts in a clear food baggie. Put the baggie in the bottom of the cup. Add your long handled spoon and the straw. Next, write or print the message below and tie it to your straw. Add the loofah on top and add something red for the cherry on top.
POEM PURSE Print Out or Write it—Poem Below: This is a special sundae, That will leave you feeling great. It's chock full of good things, Even though it can't be ate. Take it in the bath with you. Of course don't take a sip, Cause it may look delicious, But it's made to take a dip. Happy Mother’s Day!
Supplies Needed: 12 Buttons 1 Yellow, 1 White, and 2 Pink pieces of paper Markers
Glue Scissors Ribbon for bow
Instructions: Using the pink paper you will make the handle, purse flap and purse bottom 1. Cut the pink paper into a U shape to make the handle 2. Cut the purse flap by first cutting a triangle and snipping off one of the small points 3. Cut out two purse bottoms so they look like the picture (above right). Use your yellow paper to make the purse buckle. 4. Cut out a square, and cut out the inside of the square, so, it looks like a buckle. Once everything is cut, glue the papers together as shown. The second purse bottom will be glued to the back of the purse to make a place to store the coupons. 5. Only place glue on the 2nd purse bottom’s sides and bottom. Be sure not to glue across the top so you can form an open pouch 6. Glue the second pink paper as described in step 5 7. Glue the buckle onto the purse flap 8. Glue the ribbon or bow to the purse’s handle 9. Glue a button in the middle of the buckle, and glue the rest of the buttons along the bottom of the purse 10. To finish, write Happy Mother’s Day on the pink paper of the purse!
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SAVE THE DATE FOR GOLF! JULY 18, 2016 July may seem like a long way off, but it’s only 2 1/2 months until we tee-off for the 4th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters golf outing at Fyre Lake Golf Club in Sherrard, IL.
Presented by:
Foursomes are already signing up, and BBBS is in the process of renewing and recruiting new sponsors for this year! If you have an interest in becoming a sponsor or in signing up your foursome to play go to:
www.bbbsmv.org /golf or contact : Kayla Kiesey at 563-323-8006 (email: kkiesey@bbbs-mv.org)
DEAR MATCH COACH: RESPONDING TO FEAR OF VIOLENCE By: Tania Duex
lead the conversation and I reassured her that I understood her feelings of being Let’s face it, talking to kids about afraid. Next, I talked to her about the terrorism and public violence is tough and fact that things often make news something we usually try to avoid. However, because they are rare. However, as there are times that a child may bring adults we should be aware that children something up to you and you might be called see scenes being replayed and may upon to respond. Recently, I was talking to a believe that these events are continuing 9 year old about a vacation she was going to to happen. Third, I kept it simple and said be taking with her family. I asked her if she that sometimes people do bad things but was excited and she said no. She was afraid that doesn’t make everyone bad. Finally, she might die because they would be flying. we made a list of people in our lives that After my initial surprise, I asked her why she do good things and help the community. thought she would die from flying. She This list could include Bigs, firefighters, referred to the situation in Brussels that she teachers, policeman, parents, or saw on TV and said people are dying on whoever the child may feel safe with. airplanes a lot. Sadly, whether we are aware of it or not, our kids are taking notice and For additional information visit may be harboring fears that we as adults www.parents.com, aren’t even aware of. www.trauma-pages.com, or As an adult I felt like I needed to http://kidshealth.org take action so that I could offer some reassurance from her fears. First, I let her
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SOUTHERN MENTORING CENTER: SPRING IS HERE! Hello from sunny Macomb! The weather is beautiful [today], and summer is right around the corner. The school year is coming to a close, and summer fun awaits us all! Before we all go outside to play, let’s see what the Southern Mentoring Center has been up to. NEW MATCH!!! As we draw nearer to the end of the school year, new matches come along less often, but those new matches are no less wonderful. We made one new match in leading up to this edition of Coaches Corner, and it’s a really good one! Little Sister Allie is just a great kid, period. She also happens to be our first-ever home-schooled kid! Big Sister Whitney is a local, like a "right -across-the-street-from-Lincoln-School" local. She came in full of good mentoring energy to share. Funny coincidence, Allie's father already knew Whitney before the intro. (Small town we live in.) Bring them together and a wonderful relationship is born. A great match off to a great start!
BBBS MATCH ACTIVITY On 29 March we had a BBBS-wide match activity: WIU Baseball vs. Illinois-Springfield. Unfortunately, Western didn’t win, but we had a great time. Best of all, Little Brother Dion was there to see his Big Brother (Roman) play centerfield for the Leathernecks. (And we had a lot of fun spitting sunflower seeds all over the place.) You’ll get ‘em next time, ‘Necks!
BIGS IN THE COMMUNITY Macomb Police Department Honor Guard presented the colors at Busch Stadium during the first weekend series of Cardinals baseball! The Cardinals played the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, April 16th. Have a look at the photo…do you recognize anyone? Yep, 3 Big Brothers in there: Jason, Jake, and Ethan.
ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY PLANT SALE Next up on our fundraising schedule: our annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale! The sale is taking place from May 4-7 from 8 AM to 6 PM at STC Investments – 1603 E. Jackson St, across from HyVee. Come check out all of the beautiful plants we are selling, talk to the Master Gardeners, and celebrate Mother’s Day with BBBS! Don’t forget, money raised goes to help the kids of Warren and McDonough Counties!
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WHITESIDE COUNTY UPDATE: MAY
Featured (New) Match of the Month Haylee and Judy Haylee and Judy were previously matched through a school sponsored mentorship program until Haylee moved. Haylee and Judy wanted to continue their match relationship, and be able to do more activities. So they recently were matched in a Community-based match with BBBS. Congratulations Haylee and Judy!
Something New to Try with Your Little May Flowers! May Day and Mother’s Day are just two of many reasons for these lovely flower craft activities to do with your Little. The Dahlia wreath is easier than it looks, and the daisies are simple and sweet! http://www.lovepomegranatehouse.com/paper-dahlia-wreath/ http://www.craftideas.info/html/daisies_e.html Things to do in the Sauk Valley Area Tuesday, May 3rd 4-8 pm CEO Trade Show Northland Park Mall Sterling Saturday, May 7th 6-8pm TNPS Illinois Watercolor 32nd National Exhibit-Dixon The opening reception for the Illinois Watercolor 32nd National Exhibit is May 7th. The show will be on display May 1st-31st. For more information visit www.thenextpictureshow.com or call 815-285-4924.
BIG AND LITTLE TRAINING As a Match that has made it past the 3 month mark, we would like you and your Little to please attend a special post-match training where you will be able to Tues., May 10 5:30-7 p.m. attend a discussion with other BBBS offices volunteers and BBBS staff to learn 130 W. Main St. more about mentoring and Davenport answer questions you may have. Your Little can participate in some fun games and crafts. Please RSVP by May 8, to kallred@bbbs-mv.org or kzick@bbbs-mv.org (so we can plan for snacks!)
Saturday, May 14th Second Saturdays on Dixon Main Street Starts at 6pm and continues throughout the evening. Second Saturdays is a monthly cultural event in downtown Dixon. Small businesses host a variety of artists and musicians for a night of entertainment. For more information please go to facebook.com/dixonmainstreet or call the Dixon Main Street office at 815-288-2308. Fri, May 20, 8am – Sun, May 22, 2pm Sterling/Rock Falls Spring Garage Sale Days Area wide garage sales. Saturday, May 21st 9 am- 4 pm Dixon Park District Outdoor Fun Day will be at Vaile Park and Reynolds Field. Public of all ages invited to our first outdoor show featuring new trucks, boats, canoes, bicycles, ATVs, CUVs, archery, tennis, fishing, pickleball, and lots more. No fee. Food will be available for purchase. For more information please contact the Park District at (815) 284-3306. Sunday, May 22nd 8 am- 4 pm Sterling Main Street Car Show- Sterling 2nd Avenue & East 2nd Street, Sterling, Illinois Fri. 27 May, 2016 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Musical Fridays and Riverfront Yoga Live music at the Riverfront Pavilion noon-1 every Friday Memorial Day-Labor Day. Riverfront Yoga at the Riverfront Amphitheatre free to the public 11am-noon every Friday Memorial Day -Labor Day. Bring your yoga mat; enjoy a yoga class on the scenic Rock River; stay for Musical Fridays! For more information visit facebook.com/dixonmainstreet or call the Dixon Main Street office at 815-288-2308 Tuesday, May 31st Sterling- Movies at the Grandon Movies start at Dusk. Inside Out will be showing at the Grandon Civic Center. Come early for fun family activities before the movie. Concessions are available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for a great family night out! School’s Out for Summer! Well, not quite yet! Sterling- last day of classes is Thursday, May 19th.
AN HONEST TALK ABOUT MONEY
Tuesday, May 31 from 6-8 p.m. at BBBS Offices
All 6th through 12th grade matches are invited to join us for our May Compass Workshop, “An Honest Talk About Money.” Tony Knobbe, former VP of Wells Fargo will share practical tips about money. Evening will include a simulated financial activity. This is a great way to start a conversation about money with your Little! Pizza will be served!
RSVP by May 27 to Kim at kaboyure@bbbs-mv.org or Kathryn at kallred@bbbs-mv.org
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES CALENDAR—TRY ONE EACH DAY! 1
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Yoga is a great way to relieve stress. Try Savasana, considered to be the hardest yoga pose! Fully relax & clear your mind.
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3 Play Catch Grab any kind of ball and play catch with a family member or your Big. Keep your eyes on the ball and catch it with your hands and not your body.
9 10 arm circles front &back, 10 forward punches & 10 raise the roof’s Repeat 3x
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22 Paper Plate Planks In plank position with paper plates under your feet complete 30s each: -- mountain climbers -- in & out feet -- knees to chest
29 Tea Cup Tip-ups Place your hands on the ground and gently touch your forehead to the ground balancing your elbows to your knees.
Wild Arms As fast as you can complete:
Commercial Break Can you hold a plank for an entire TV commercial?
23 Step Jumps Find a step or a bench and jump up and down 50 times. Be careful. Take a break if you need to.
30 Try savasana again. Use this to relax and wind down all year.
5 Crawl like a seal Lie on your stomach, arms straight out in front. Use your arms to pull your lower body along keeping your legs and back straight.
Musical Frogs This game is just like musical chairs except players hop around like frogs and sit on lily pads (pillows)
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Dribble challenge Dribble a ball 100 times with each hand. Can you successfully dribble 100 times with each hand while moving?
Rock Paper Scissors tag Meet in the middle, shoot, loser chases the winner back to the safe zone. If tagged, join the other team.
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Family Adventure Go for a walk with your Big. Vary your speeds sometimes walking fast and medium pace.
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24 Find your pace Along the sidewalks alternate between skipping, speed walking and jogging.
31 Crab walk sit on her bottom, place her hands on the floor behind you, push up and start moving.
Around & Around See how many times you can run around the outside of your school without stopping. Check your pulse when you finish!
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Bear Walk With your bottom in the air, step forward with your right hand & step forward with your left foot. Step forward with the left hand then the right foot. Continue to move across the room.
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Wake & Shake As soon as you get out of bed, shake your body anyway you like for 10 seconds. Are you up now? Good! Now jump up & down 10 times
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Hold for 30 seconds, relax, then repeat.
25 Star Jumps Jump up with your arms and legs spread out like a star. Do 10 then rest and repeat.
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How fast can you go?
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Tag Play your favorite tag game at recess today, if you don’t have recess, play it after school with some friends or your Big.
26 Crow Pose Here’s the challenge! Put your hands on the ground, lean forward & balance your knees to your elbows.
The Superhero Learn to fly like a superhero. Lay on your tummy and raise your legs while extending your arms. You are now ready to take off
14 Inchworms Keeping your legs straight place your hands on the ground, walk them into pushup position and walk your legs up.
Pick a distance and see how fast you can run the distance
19 Chair Pose
7 Fish Pose Hold fish pose for 60 seconds. Take a break and hold for another 60 seconds
Flower Pose Practice your balance with this pose
21 Jump, Jump Jump side to side over an object or line for 1 minute straight. Go again but jump front to back. Repeat 2x
27 4 Walls Face each wall in a room and do a different exercise for 30 seconds
Jam it out! Put your favorite song on and make up a dance or fitness routine.
28 Target Practice Hang up some targets and try and hit them with a ball. Hit it? Move farther away. Hit it, again? Keep moving back!
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LOADS OF FUN AT RecruitONE KICK-OFF More than 50 Bigs attended the Recruit ONE (Bigs recruiting Bigs) kick-off event at The Establishment in Rock Island. Attendees learned about the importance of volunteer recruitment and how they can participate in recruiting at least one new Big Brother or Big Sister a year. Guys In Ties provided the big laughs for the night as our Bigs participated in the improv entertainment. Look for more emails outlining the RecruitONE program and how you can participate. All year long there will be incentives, recognition, and celebrations!
The list of children waiting is growing. Let’s find mentors!
CELEBRATE MAY MATCH ANNIVERSARIES! Little’s First Name
Michael Gwendolyn Sydney James Eden Antario Zayvion Hope Chelsey Jeremy Madisyn Demereion Kaydance Noelan Tayshawn
Big’s First Name
Alex Caitlin Gloria Justin Laci Milton Nicholas Jackie Tanya William Laura Adam Stefanie Jeff Daniel
Big’s Last Name
Years Matched
Kolker Goveia Smith Landwehr Halverson Shaw Martinez Riedesel Kammes Wescott Pearson Nederhoff Burnett Waller Deibert
8 6 5 5 4 4 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1
ROCK ON CARL!
Little Carl and Big Don are both very interested in music. Don takes drum lessons and Carl wants to learn guitar. Don has been trying to find one for Carl, and a volunteer through AM Guitars had such an instrument to donate. Along with the guitar, an AM Guitar employee donated an amp and three free lessons. Here is Carl receiving his great gift!
We want your RAVES! Rave about your Little and send it to your Match Coach!
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2016 PLANT SALE KICKS OFF! SHOP FOR YOUR FLOWERS TODAY! The weather is PERFECT for planting your annual flowers! Shop the 26th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Plant Sale NOW through May 7th! Over 3,000 flats and 2,500 hanging baskets will be available for purchase in a wide variety of colors! Full Flats (48): $17.00 Half Flats (24): $9.50
Volunteer with your Little!
4” pots (Easy Wave Petunia, Wave Petunia, Geraniums) $2.50 each (some $10/6 pk. ) and $35/flat. 10” Hanging Baskets: $18.00 12” Hanging Baskets: $23.00
In Need of Some Garden Guidance? Visit with Scott County Extension Master Gardeners who will be available at the Iowa Northwest Bank & Trust Plant Sale site Fri., April 29—Sun., May 1 and Sat. May 7.
SHOP AT PLANT SALE BEGINNING FRIDAY, APRIL 29! DAVENPORT: Northwest Bank & Trust Tower April 29—May 7, Kimberly & Welcome Way, 8 a.m.—7 p.m.
MOLINE: UnityPoint Health—Trinity April 29—May 1, 500 John Deere Rd. Fri.—Sun., 8 a.m.—7 p.m.
PRESENTING SPONSORS: MACOMB: STC Investments Office
SUPPORT SPONSORS:
May 4—May 7, 1603 E. Jackson St. (across from HyVee—NEW LOCATION!) Wed.—Sat., 8 a.m.—7 p.m.
MEDIA SPONSORS:
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR – MAY 2016
SUNDAY
MONDAY
1 Stammtisch
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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5 Magic Classes
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7 Home Depot Kids
Workshop Village in Bloom
Wind Ensemble
PLANT SALE 8
PLANT SALE 9 k Club
PLANT SALE
PLANT SALE
PLANT SALE
10 Family Crafts SW 11
PLANT SALE 12
PLANT SALE
PLANT SALE
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branch RI Lib. Touch A Truck
BIG & LITTLE TRAINING
15 Summer Mela
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18 Celtic Music Jam 19
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21 Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Parade and Music Festival. Fejervary Family Fun
22 Art of the Old West
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27 The Jungle Book (film)
CAREER NAVIGATORS
29 Heritage Days
Backwater Gamblers
30 Quad Cities Criterium
28 MATCH ACTIVITY— RIVER BANDITS GAME
31 An Honest Talk About Money BBBS Compass
OUT AND ABOUT IN THE COMMUNITY! MAY Stammtisch- May 1 at 1:00 PM -3:00 PM at Schuetzen Park at 700 Waverly Road in Davenport each Sunday, in May, June and July. Learn to speak German. FREE! Call (563) 449-2358. Quad City Wind Ensemble Spring Concert- May 1at 3:00 PM-4:30 PM at The Galvin Fine Arts Center at 518 West Locust Street in Davenport to hear the "To Infinity and Beyond” concert. FREE! Magic Classes- May 5 at 6:00 PM-6:45 PM at the Moline Garden Center at Riverside Park at 34th Street and 5th Avenue. FREE! Stay for the monthly meeting afterwards from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM if you’d like. Home Depot Kids Workshop- May 7 at 9:00 AM-12:00 PM at the Home Depot at 920 Middle Road in Bettendorf will have a FREE kid’s workshop. Kids will get to create an Angry Birds-themed birdhouse and decorate it with Angry Birds stickers. Must register by calling (563)359-7228 Village in Bloom: Festival of the Arts – May 7 at 10:00 AM-4:00 PM at the Village of East Davenport at 2107 East 11th Street. There will be children's art activities, face painting, street chalking, mural making, puppets, clowns and Isabel & John Bloom’s art. Call (563)333-2040 ext. 215. Family Crafts at Southwest Branch- May 10 at 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Southwest Branch Library at 9010 Ridgewood Road in Rock Island for crafts for all ages. FREE! Registration required. Call (309) 732-7338. Touch-a-Truck Day Open House- May 14 at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Municipal Service Cente , 3635 4th Avenue in Moline. There will be police cars, fire trucks and other service vehicles. FREE! Contact 309-524-2345. QCGS Summer Mela 2016- May 15 at 3:00 PM-9:00 PM at Hotel Davenport and Conference Center, 5202 Brady Street in Davenport. FREE! Live dancing and singing! Contact: info@qcgujju.com Celtic Music Jam- May 18 at 6:00 PM at Moline Library, 3210 41st Street,
to hear Celtic/Irish Music. Musicians who play folk music feel free to play along. Call 309-524-2440 for more information. FREE! Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Parade and Music Festival- May 21 at 10:30 AM- all day. The parade starts in downtown Rock Island at 23rd and 4th Avenue crossing the Centennial Bridge and ends at Veterans Memorial Park at 315 S. Marquette Street in Davenport and will end with a music festival. FREE! Fejervary Family Fun Day- May 21 at 12:00-5:00 at Fejervary Park at 1800 W. 12th Street in Davenport. There will be a petting Zoo, a Bounce House, and family activities. No registration required. FREE! "WHD Koerner and His Art of the Old West"- May 22 at 2:00 PM– 3:00 PM at the German American Heritage Center, 712 West 2nd Street in Davenport to experience the Mike Kearney exhibits. FREE! "The Jungle Book" (film)- May 27 at 6:30 PM at Vander Veer Botanical Park Children's activities begin at 6:30 and the film is at dusk. Bring blankets, chairs and snacks. Concessions will be for sale. FREE! Rain date will be Saturday, May 28th. Heritage Days- May 29-30 from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the Walnut Grove Pioneer Village at 18817 290th Street in Long Grove. Enjoy a day of crafts, folk music & performances. Admission is $2.00 adult & $1.00 children. Call 563-328-3283. Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Team- May 29 at 6:30 PM-7:30 PM until Labor Day weekend at the Rock River, 5000 44th Street In Rock Island. The show will include a 15-20 minute intermission. FREE but Donations are accepted. Call (309) 786-8987