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TRANSITIONING FROM SCHOOL-BASED TO COMMUNITY-BASED At Big Brothers Big Sisters meaningful matches are made between our Bigs and Littles on a daily basis. Matches thrive from the relationship that both the Big and Little create from their time spent together. For some, this time is school-based, eating lunch together, playing games or just simply chit chatting during lunch and recess. For others, their relationship consists of venturing out into the community, doing activities like going to the library or out to dinner. Through either one of these relationships the Little is receiving a one-to-one relationship that will help that Little flourish in all aspects of their life.
Mary and Little Cyrus
So what happens when a match comes to the conclusion that their school-based relationship is no longer the ideal? As the connection between a Big and Little grows it is not uncommon for both to want more out of the match. Heidi and her Little Kyler fell upon this exact dilemma. “I enjoy my afternoon lunches with him because he makes me smile. It is very rewarding to see his face light up when I meet him for lunch. He even chooses to spend his recess with me! If I am having a bad day at work, he makes my day so much better. There is no better feeling than knowing that you have helped a child and made an impact on his life while he makes one on me!” explained Heidi. But with such a meaningful school-based relationship the match still desired more from their one-to -one connection. “We tried the school-based program for a while and it was a nice experience, but I wanted to spend more time with him,” described Heidi.
With the help of their Match Coach, Mary and Cyrus came to the conclusion that community-based would be the best choice for their growing relationship. The match is now able to partake in a variety of different activities both physical and educational. “Have a conversation with your Match Coach, with eyes open. If you are pondering it, you probably want it,” explained Mary, as a word of advice to Bigs thinking about making the shift from school to community based.
Heidi and Little Kyler
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Devona and her Little Brianna got along perfectly during their time together. They would do each other’s hair and nails while talking about one another’s day. But once again the match desired more than what the two felt the school-based program could offer. Devona became eager to expose Brianna to activities outside of those done at lunch time. With three kids of her own, Devona wanted to show her Little what her family life was like. Once the match transitioned the pair went to track meets and baseball games. They also attended cooking classes and put on their own fashion shows.
Devona and Little Brianna
Mary and her Little Cyrus were brought to make the choice when Cyrus reached the sixth grade. With one simple question from Cyrus, “Are you going to come with me to middle school?” The match was prompted to make a choice. Cyrus’ transition to seventh grade made a huge impact on what the match finally chose to do. With concerns that the lunch hour would no longer consist of recess, the match was afraid their time would be limited, and they would be unable to
participate in their usual lunch time activities. There was also the concern that having a lunch buddy in middle school might not be the coolest.
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS FAMILIES IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE?
“Brianna became a part of the family. We all loved seeing her,” revealed Devona. “We wanted to make sure the match was good, make sure we were both comfortable. Start out with lunch, if you have the feeling of more just go for it,” explained Devona.
At BBBS no two matches are similar. And though your match with your Little may not be like that of Heidi and Kyler or Mary and Cyrus, you and your Little will know what is best for the both of you. If you or your Little are considering making the transition from school to community based, reach out to your Match Coach and see what might work best.
TRANSITIONING FROM SB TO CB
BBBS AMERICORPS
RAVE ABOUT YOUR LITTLE: ALEX
NOVEMBER— NOVEMBER—MATCH ACTIVITY
RAVE: JUSTYUS AND HER VIOLIN! SPONSOR A LITTLE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
NOVEMBER—CRAFT ACTIVITY DEAR MATCH COACH—FACING FAMILY CHALLENGES CELEBRATE NOVEMBER MATCH ANNIVERSARIES
WHITESIDE COUNTY UPDATE McDONOUGH COUNTY UPDATE BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE—MACOMB COMMUNITY CALENDAR—NOVEMBER
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RAVE ABOUT YOUR LITTLE: ALEX Alex is an 11th grader at Central High School. With a passion for running, he is continually improving within the sport. Since the beginning of the Cross Country season, Alex has shaved nearly seven minutes from his three mile event! Alex has also recently helped the Blue Devils Cross Country team win the 2015 City Meet title. Alex and his Big Brother John have been matched for 3 ½ years. The match enjoys going to Mallards games and BBBS events.
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL BIGS Watch your email for the MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
“COMPASS” PROGRAM KICK OFF! BBBS will be announcing the kick-off event soon. The event will provide an overview of the 2016 Middle and High School Programs.
BBBS would like to congratulate Alex for his athletic achievements!
LITTLE’S FAMILIES IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE? If your Little’s family or someone you know is in need of assistance this holiday season, check out some of the local resources below. COATS FOR KIDS: Slightly used coats are donated by individuals and through various school and business coat drives. Burke Cleaners, a program partner, cleans the coats and delivers them to the distribution center located at Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency's Bettendorf Office. http://www.qcacoatsforkids.org/ Coats for Kids 729 21st Street, Bettendorf, IA 52722 563-344-6539
SALVATION ARMY OF THE QUAD CITIES: Clothing vouchers for those who qualify are available. http://www.salvationarmyqc.org/ Salvation Army of the Quad Cities 301 West Sixth St., Davenport IA 52801 563-324-4808 KINGS HARVEST offers hot meals three times a week and Grocery giveaways are provided the second and fourth Saturday each month at 10 a.m. The monthly giveaway is open to the community the 2nd Saturday of the month from 8:30 till 10:00 a.m. King’s Harvest is able to provide toiletry items, jackets, socks and underwear, and bedding for those in need. The community is able to receive toiletry items each month; such as deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, conditioner and lotion. We give out diapers and wipes to those whom have their children with them at the time. Winter jackets, socks, gloves, hats, scarves are available to choose from. Bedding is also available for the community. King’s Harvest is able to provide blankets, sheets, and towels as well.
http://www.kingsharvest.net/ King’s Harvest Ministries 824 W. 3rd Street, Davenport, IA, 563-570-4536
FRIENDLY HOUSE: Food and gift baskets are available for Davenport residents living west of Brady Street, south of Central Park Avenue, east of Lincoln and Elmwood Avenues. Applications are taken the first week of November for December distribution. Gifts are available for children 16 and under as well as senior citizens. Fall Family Activity Night Friendly House FRIDAY, November 20 dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. Open to residents of the Quad Cities area. Fall family night includes dinner, games, crafts, Tri-Star Basketball Shoot, door prizes, and many family activities! 1221 Myrtle Street, Davenport. Phone: (563) 323-1821, ext. 17. Contact Person: Jodi Stock, Family & Senior Services Supervisor. Reservations requested at (563) 323-1821, ext. 17. For more resources visit, www.unitedwayqc.org/ uploads/2012/08/Community-Resources-at-a-Glance-2015.pdf
BOB VOGELBAUGH’S 45th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 26 4:00-6:00 p.m. Open to residents of the Quad Cities area. Address: SouthPark Mall-Food Court, Moline, IL. Illinois residents may request free, wheelchair-accessible transportation by making reservations with MetroLINK prior to noon of the Wednesday before Thanksgiving at (309) 788-3360. Phone: (309) 797-8450, Metrolink: (309) 788-3360 CHRISTIAN CARE: Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 26 Noon 2:00 p.m. and 4:00-6:00 p.m. Open to residents of the Quad Cities area. Address: 2209 Third Avenue, Rock Island. Phone: (309) 786-5734
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RAVE : CONGRATULATIONS JUSTYUS! Eighth graders from Wood and Williams Intermediate Schools were selected to participate in the Iowa Junior Honors Orchestra on November 20th in Ames, which is open to select seventh through ninth graders from across Iowa. The students will spend the day rehearsing and present their concert at 4:30 p.m. in Fisher Hall on the Iowa State University campus. Justyus Jackson, Jade Ammon’s “Little Sister” will be representing Wood Intermediate!
Congratulations Justyus!
SPONSOR A CHILD OR THEIR FAMILY FOR THE HOLIDAYS Does your workplace, organization, family or church sponsor children or families for the holidays? BBBS can help with this project!!
SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS AMERICORP PROGRAM Know someone looking to serve their community, get additional work experience, pay off their student loans or earn money for graduate school? Big Brothers Big Sisters is a host site for the AmeriCorps Service Program. AmeriCorps is the “domestic” Peace Corps, and has a wonderful training and benefits program for those looking to make a difference. Service members receive a modest living allowance and health insurance. Upon the conclusion of their service contract, members receive a $5,730.00 education award that can be used for student loans, tuition, board, or other educational related expense. Current student loans can also be frozen during your service. Please help spread the word about this wonderful opportunity. Visit our website www.bbbs-mv.org for information on applying or contact Courtney Jones at cjones@bbbs-mv.org (563) 323-8006 ex. 217.
FROM THE BBBS FAMILY TO YOURS! HAPPY THANKSGIVING
The holidays are just around the corner. Many organizations and families are planning special projects during the holidays to help those less fortunate. BBBS can help! Because of the unique program model, BBBS knows specific children and families struggling in our community. We have worked with large and small groups to coordinate just the right project to meet the needs of the organization and the intended families. Each November we identify families and compile a list of basic and important needs specific to that family. Groups then divide the list up by specific family member or item. We have also coordinated delivery of the items. We have included the group in the delivery, engaged the little’s Big in the delivery, or picked up the items at your location and provided a brief overview of our organization and the family the gifts are going to support. If you are part of a group that participates in a holiday gift project, please feel free to call us for more information. The main contact for this project is:
Kayla Babers at kbabers@bbbs-mv.org or (563) 323-8006 ex. 213.
Thanksgiving
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2015 BIG IMPACT EVENT - VOLUNTEERS AND COMPANIES HONRED! The 2015 Big Impact event was a BIG success. More than 250 people attended the event at the iWireless Center in Moline to celebrate the power of mentoring and honor special matches within the organization. Thousands of children have benefitted from a consistent, caring and long-term adult mentor in their lives! Many children impacted are now adults, with families of their
own, working and living right here in our community. We would like to thank all of our Bigs for their tireless effort to help children in our community. Your dedication and commitment to our organization, the integrity of our program model and the children you mentor is inspiring! The following matches and organizations were honored at the Big Impact Event. Special video stories about the Impact winners were produced by CBS4/WHBF and can be viewed in the “Bigs Only” section of our website www.bbbs-mv.org.
2014-15 Big Impact Honorees
Rookie Match of the Year John McDermott and Kelvin
School-Based Match of the Year Kevin Friedenbach and Drew
Community-Based Match of the Year Elementary School Natalie Nieman and Alexis
Community-Based Match of the Year Middle School Rose Stickland and Anabelle
Community-Based Match of the Year High School Ellen Kabat-Lensch and Camry
McDonough County Match of the Year Patricia Walton and Kacie
Match of the Year Jeff Banks and Elijah
Companies of the Year Photo not available
Stephany Brimeyer and Akasha
Jim and Polly Brownson and Brandin
John Hageman and Alex
Miranda Kindred and Consuela
Cecilia O’Brien and Tejana
Joseph Wonio and Aevion
Ashley Hendon and Angel
Nat Smith and Austin
Bonnie Sparks-Gray and Hannah
Sherry Staub and Virginia
Teresa Anderson
Big Impact Presented by:
2015 Big Impact Honor Roll
Aaron Gunnare and Ethan
Tom Hannah Service Award Winner
Carrie Vornkahl and Rhylee
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NOVEMBER MATCH ACTIVITES: SEASON OF GIVING For this month’s match activity BBBS would like our matches to partake in a volunteer opportunity perfect for the season of giving. You and your Little will have the chance to give back to the community Sunday, November 22, 10 a.m. to noon at the Martin Luther King Center in Rock Island. Mingle with community members and help make the 26th annual King Center holiday dinner a success. For more information or to RSVP email Kayla at kbabers@bbbs-mv.org.
To register for a Match Activity contact Kayla at 563-323-8006 or email kbabers@bbbs-mv.org
NOVEMBER CRAFT ACTIVITY: THANKSGIVING SOCK TURKEY Craft: Thanksgiving sock Turkey Autumn has arrived. With the changing of the leaves and the air becoming chilly the season of thanks is upon us. With the help of some everyday items lying around the house, you and your Little can create the perfect sock turkey decoration to help celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. What you will need: 1 brown sock Rice or dried beans 2 rubber bands Ribbon 12-15 colored feathers Construction paper 1 pair of googly eyes 1 Red pipe cleaner Scissors Glue To assemble your turkey, fill your brown sock ¾ full and close with a rubber band to create a base. Add more rice to create a head for your turkey. Roll down the remaining part of the sock to create a hat. Tie your choice of ribbon around the neck in a bow. Using construction paper cut out a left and right foot. Glue each foot to the base of your sock. You can purchase feathers from any craft store of if you prefer, you can create your own with construction paper. Glue the feathers onto the back of the bird in a fan-like shape. To put the finishing touches on your bird you will need to create a face! Cut out a small triangle for the beak and glue it onto your
turkey’s head with a pair of googly eyes. Easily create a wattle by cutting a 1 inch piece of red pipe cleaner. Fold the 1 inch piece in half and twist. Glue the wattle to either side of the beak. Your turkey should now be complete! Give your little turkey a name and put him on display Thanksgiving Day! http://planetforward.ca/
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DEAR MATCH COACH: MY LITTLE IS FACING FAMILY CHALLENGES Dear Match Coach: How do I help my Little through family challenges situations. Here are some additional ideas for helping your Little with without crossing the line? family interactions. Let your Little know you are there for them, no matter what. Adolescence is a time when young people naturally begin to exert Point out the positive things that are happening in his/her family. their independence from their families. It Assure your Little that he/she is a is also a time of more volatile emotions. All good person with gifts and talents to of this alone can naturally cause stress on contribute. the home front for teens and their parents When conflict arises, help your Little or caregivers and siblings. Add to this mix separate the person he/she is in a conflict any other stresses on a family such as with from that person’s behavior. divorce, financial problems, health issues, Talk about why families enforce or legal challenges- and an adolescent’s boundaries on young people already stressful existence can be thrown Continue to have high expectations into overdrive. for your Little’s behavior and Rest assured that just by being a achievement. constant, positive presence in your Little’s Help your Little strategize the many life, you can help him or her through the ways he/she could confront a difficult ups and downs of life. But there are times family situation. when, as a caring nonfamily adult in your Little’s life, you may need to provide extra support. So how can you help your Little through changing family relationships and challenges * Mentoring For Meaningful Results Asset-Building Tips, Tools, and without crossing the line into interfering? This is a tough distinction, Activities for Youth and Adults -– Kristie Probst and you can always consult program staff for assistance with difficult
CELEBRATE NOVEMBER MATCH ANNIVERSARIES! Little’s First Name
Big’s First Name
Big’s Last Name
Years Little’s Matched First Name
Big’s First Name
Big’s Last Name
Years Matched
Diamond
Karen
Orozco-Gutieruiz
9
John
Greg
Gadient
3
Mercedes
Pat
Minnaert
7
Nelriah
Karen
Koslick
2
Javier
Scott
Houzenga
6
Katie
Sarah
Kautz
2
Anthony
Brad
Foreman
5
Samantha
Amanda
Mason
2
Salu
Travis and Mary
Guy
5
Jacob
Henry
Plude
2
Andrew
John
Murphy
5
Alena
Susan
Moore
2
Jordan
Karen
Turner
5
Rhylee
Carrie
Vornkahl
2
Josephine
Marlene
Baltazor
5
Michael
Jeff
Jacobs
2
Kelsey
Joyce
Orcutt
4
JaQuarion
Blake
Riffel
1
Jayden
Justin
Holtgrewe
4
Harley
Pete
Tarantola
1
Breann
Courtney
Finch
4
Cory
Josh
Carter
1
Johnathon
John
Howes
4
Lila
Holly
Loussaert
1
Jevin
Charles
Walter
4
Phoebe
Teri
Long
1
Sean
John
Tritt
4
Vivianna
Danielle
King
1
Marissa
Ann
Lorentzen
4
Maressa
Heidi
Redmond
1
Hannah
Cassie
Herman
4
Kylan
Bianca
Diaz
1
Nevaeh
Jacqueline
Chatman
4
Ryan
Lindsey
Huhtelin
1
Eva
Jodi
Maxwell
3
Brayden
Erik
Ayala
1
Alexis
Natalie
Nieman
3
Malik
Anthony
McBride
1
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WHITESIDE COUNTY NOVEMBER UPDATE Featured Match of the Month Brooklyn and Staci! Brooklyn and Staci have been matched in a Community Based match for 3 years. Brooklyn and Staci enjoy doing crafts together. They are currently working on embossed paintings in which they found on Pinterest. Brooklyn and Staci also enjoy coming to our BBBS hosted events, such as last year’s pumpkin painting, or most recently attending the play, “Into the Woods”. Thank you Brooklyn and Staci!
Something to Try with Your Little! Thanksgiving is on the way! Why not make some festive decorations with your Little such as a Paper Fan Turkey Centerpiece? You can find instructions for this fun activity at: http:// www.agirlandagluegun.com/2012/11/ kid-craft-monday-turkey.html? crlt.pid=camp.hnFiVkwfQ9uw
United Way of Whiteside County Chili Cook-off We had a great time at the United Way Chili Cook-off making Halloween pops! Thank you to all those who sponsored this great cause.
Things to do in the Sauk Valley Area Rock Falls A Beauti-Fall Artful Party -Rock Falls Library Tuesday, November 3RD, 6:30 PM. Paint a 12 x 12 fall landscape under the guidance of Linda VonHolten! Cost $15 per person (Non-Refundable) Limited to 25 People, registration required Hometown Holidays Open House Fri., November 20, 5pm – 8pm 403 W 2nd St, Rock Falls at the Fire Museum, Fire Truck Rides, Goodies, and Tours!
Hometown Holiday Parade Saturday, November 21 at 1 p.m. The Parade starts in Sterling at 1 p.m. and ends at 2pm at Merrill School in Rock Falls. Following the parade there will be juice, snacks, Santa’s Reindeer, and games while the children wait to meet with Santa. Sterling Holiday Designs & Desserts Show with Jim Behrens- Nov. 11, 2015 Hospice of the Rock River Valley and the Festival of Trees presents the Holiday Designs and Desserts with Jim Behrens at Bethel Reformed Church in Sterling, IL. Enjoy desserts and coffee as Jim shares the latest in holiday decorating and trends. Seating is limited and advance ticket purchase is recommended. Tickets will be available Oct. 1. For more information, call 815-288-3673 or visit www.hospicerockriver.orghttp://www.hospicerockriver.org Hospice of the Rock River Valley Festival of Trees Festival Store Get that special gift for you, your family or friends at the Festival of Trees Festival Store. The store will open at Noon on Sunday, Nov. 15 at Northland Mall in Sterling, IL, and will remain open through Sunday, Nov. 22. For more information, call (815) 288-3673 or visit www.hospicerockriver.org. Hospice of the Rock River Valley 26th Festival of Trees Nov. 17-22, 2015 Hospice of the Rock River Valley. The 26th Festival of Trees features decorated trees and holiday items, a Festival Store, Design Show, and more. The Festival of Trees will be held at Northland Mall in Sterling, Nov. 17-22. For more information, call (815) 288-3673 or visit www.hospicerockriver.org. Downtown Christmas Walk & Tree Lighting on Friday, November 20th from 5pm-late with the Tree Lighting to be held at the Library Plaza Tree. Twin City Farmers Market Located at 106 Avenue A, Sterling, IL. Located inside the historic Twin City Produce Co. building at 106 Avenue A in downtown Sterling, the TCM is open year round, EVERY SATURDAY from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and also features a licensed commercial kitchen.
Dixon Trans Infinity Orchestra Holiday Rock Christmas Show at The Historic Dixon Theatre Sat. 28 Nov, 2015 10:00 am. Contact: Giana Bonneur, Dixon Main Street and Riverfront 815.288.2308
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BIG NEWS FROM THE SOUTHERN MENTORING CENTER! Wow! This month flew by…it’s hard to believe it’s almost over. We’ve been super busy in the office making new matches and getting everything together for our biggest fundraiser of the year, Bowl For Kids’ Sake. It’s always a great thing to see so many smiling faces walk in and out of the building and it’s all thanks to the many individuals involved with this program. People know this program is for the children, and it most certainly is, but we’ve heard countless amounts of times that the volunteer’s lives have changed because of their Little and the program. We’d like to applaud and congratulate everyone involved. Keep up the great work! NEW MATCHES Meeting people for the first time can be an awkward situation that many of us don’t really like to be in. We have a lot of brave, hardworking, and motivated individuals that decided to take on the challenge and overcome their fears. It’s been 1 month since that awkward meeting and now these 6 new matches are becoming great
James and his Little Alex
Joseph and his Little Trevion
Michelle and her Little Janiya
Paula and her Little Skyler
friends and sharing memories that will last a lifetime. The best part, hands down, of every BBBS employee’s job is making new matches. We’ve got 6 really special new matches to announce this month.
Jake and his Little Charlie
Rebecca with her Little Karina
COMMUNITY PARTERNSHIPS The girls of ASA Sorority gladly gave up their time one afternoon after a stressful day of classes to come into the office and paint bowling pins and make sponsor signs for our Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraiser. They are some great girls and we really appreciate their efforts to help out, even though their schedules are very busy. Not only Abbie and Maddie Alison and Maddie do we have people helping us out, but we have our own Bigs and Littles in the program giving back as well! Big Sisters Maddie and Maddie and Little Sisters Abbie and Alison decided to take a day to dig holes and plant some plants in the community making it a more beautiful place. This isn’t surprising at all because all of our volunteers are nothing but wonderful.
ASA Painting 1
ASA Painting 2
MAYOR’S ENDORSEMENT Mayor Mike Inman and his family have been great supporters of our program for many, many years now. Mike always shows up with a smile on his face and very complimentary words. (Scroll down to the Heritage Days 2015 posts and you'll see Mike onstage telling the crowd about what BBBS does for this community.) I'm not sure we have a bigger proponent in Macomb. Well, Mike has taken it a step further and given his official endorsement, as the Mayor of Macomb, to BBBS and Bowl For Kids' Sake! Can't beat that. Thanks Mayor Inman! MATCH OF THE YEAR Big Brothers Big Sisters has helped a lot of children all over the Mississippi Valley for many years. There is a yearly ceremony held to award and congratulate individual matches that go above and beyond. We had the opportunity to attend and celebrate the 2015 Match of the Year of Warren and McDonough Counties. We’d like to congratulate Big Sister Pat and Little Sister Kacie! These 2 have grown so much together and have gotten to know each other like actual sisters. Watching those two walk to the stage and accept their awards while grinning from cheek to cheek was certainly a sight to see. Congratulations!! SAVE THE DATE – BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE The 2015 Bowl for Kids’ Sake event will be on Saturday 7 November, at Digger’s College City Bowl. 2015 is the 15th Bowl For Kids’ Sake! Not only is BFKS our biggest fundraiser of the year but it’s also the most fun. Teachers, businesses, organizations, WIU employees and students, Bigs and Littles will come together for a great day of fun in support of the important work that BBBS does. This year will be the biggest and best BFKS that Macomb has ever seen and we want to make sure that everyone is there to share in the celebration. Bigs, we would love to have you bowl with your Littles from 11-12, with free lunch afterwards. And, if you would like to get together a team of bowlers and raise donations you are the best spokespeople for our organization. Either way, contact the office and we’ll get you signed up. For any potential sponsors reading this newsletter, we have various opportunities (maybe you even want to have a bowling team). Just give the office a call. Be there for Macomb’s only bowling event to benefit local kids!
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BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE 2015—MACOMB! Nov. 7
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The impact of positive mentoring is not only life-long, but also gets paid forward. When our Little Brothers and Little Sisters feel good about themselves, they have a positive impact on their friends, family, school and our community. Sign up now to “bowl for a match!” Each team will raise a minimum of $250 in support of a BBBS Match. The McDonough county mentoring center supports over 50 matches each year. We need your help!
REGISTER YOUR TEAM BY NOV. 5th! Call Pete at 309-837-5437 or email ptarantola@bbbs-mv.org
Registration opens Nov. 20th! www.bbbsmv.org/putt
SAVE THE DATES IN 2016!
Check out our events page on www.bbbsmv.org as we get closer to each event.
If you want more information on how to sponsor an event contact Beth Clark: bclark@bbbs-mv.org or Kayla Kiesey: kkiesey@bbbs-mv.org 563-323-8006
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1 Day of the Dead
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – NOVEMBER, 2015
MONDAY
2 Turkey Trot
TUESDAY
3
WEDNESDAY
4
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
5 Tween Gaming
6 Game Night at
7 Home Depot Kids
Family Fiesta
8
Palmer College
9 k Club
10 Anime Club
11 Veterans Day at
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the House Veteran’s Day Parade—Davenport
15 Chrysanthemum Show
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BBBS Match Activity Martin Luther King Center
Pioneer Village Christmas Walk
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18 Magic: The
24 Kid’s Craft
25
Workshop
13 Santa at NorthPark 14 How to feed your and SouthPark Malls
winter birds Kid’s Craft Day
19 Pinterest Party 20 Quad City Festival 21 Festival of the
Gathering Club
23
Workshop Shop for Success Sale
26 Mr.
of the Trees begins
Trees Parade Lighting on the Commons
27
28 Small Business
Thanksgiving Community Dinner
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OUT AND ABOUT IN THE COMMUNITY! NOVEMBER Day of the Dead Family Fiesta- November 1 at 10:00 AM-5:00 PM at Figge Art Museum at 225 W. 2nd St.in Davenport to celebrate El Día de los Muertos through art projects, music and more. FREE! Call 563-326-7804. Turkey Trot- November 2nd– 20th during business hours to sign up for drawing for FREE turkeys in downtown East Moline businesses with turkey decals. You can live outside East Moline and no purchase necessary. Any questions call 309-2364751. Tween Gaming- November 5 at 3:30 PM-4:30 PM at Davenport Fairmount Library at 3000 N Fairmount Street for children aged 6-11 to play videogames on the BIG screen. FREE! Call (563) 326-7832. Game Night @ Palmer College- November 6 at 6:30 PM and every Friday of each month at Palmer College of Chiropractic cafeteria at 1000 Brady Street in Davenport. FREE! Children and adults can play games available or bring their own game. Join at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1476658379215337/ Home Depot Kids Workshop- November 7 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM at the Home Depot at 920 Middle Road in Bettendorf will teach a child how to build a Veteran Day jet. It is for children ages 5-12 years old. FREE! Must register by calling (563) 359-7228. Shop for Success Sale- November 7 at 10:00 AM-4:00 PM at 311 E. 2nd Street in Davenport for women and teens to buy used clothing that can be worn at a job or job hunting. Call (563) 322-1010. Anime Club- November 10 at Moline Public Library at 3:30 PM- 5:30 PM at 3210 41st Street for grades 6 through 12 to socialize with fellow otaku. FREE! Call (309) 524-2440. Veteran's Day at the House- November 11 from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM at Arsenal Island at the Colonel Davenport House to honor Veterans. $1.00 for adults/ seniors, FREE for kids 12 and younger and active military. Davenport Veterans Day Parade- November 11 at 10:00 AM at 4th & Western parking lots (start of parade route) in Davenport. Santa at NorthPark Mall and SouthPark Mall- Starts November 13 at 4:00 PM until Christmas Eve at 320 W Kimberly Road in Davenport. FREE! Call (563) 3914500 for times and days. Also Santa at SouthPark Mall starts November 13 at 11:00 until Christmas Eve at 4500 16th Street in Moline. Call (309) 797-8450 for times and days. How to Feed Your Winter Birds- November 14th at 9:30 AM-11:30 AM at Singing Bird Center in Black Hawk State Historic Site at 1510 46th Avenue in Rock Island. See naturalist Bob Motz identify birds and the food that attract them. Binoculars will be provided. Call 309-788-0177. Kid's Craft Day –November 14 from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM at the John Deere Pavilion
at 1400 River Drive in Moline for a FREE crafts activity just for kids. Call (309) 765-1000. Chrysanthemum Show- November 15 at 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM at Vander Veer Botanical Park Conservatory at 215 W. Central Park Avenue to see mum flowers on displays. $1.00 for adults and FREE for youth 15 years and younger. Magic: The Gathering Club- November 18 at: 3:30 PM-5:00 PM at the Bettendorf Library at 2950 Learning Campus Drive for teens to play Magic or other card games. Bring your own deck of cards and trade. Call 563-344-4175. Pinterest Party- November 19 at 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM at 30/31 Branch at 3059 30th Street in Rock Island to make a Thanksgiving turkey made out of a pinecone and washi tape. Call (309) 732-7369 to register. Quad City Arts Festival of Trees-November 20-29 to see holiday displays and Christmas trees at the RiverCenter in Davenport. See our Big Brothers Big Sisters tree there too. Call 563-324-3378 for price and schedule. Festival of Trees Parade- November 21 in Davenport at 10:30 AM (starts at 3rd & Pershing) to see the largest Midwest helium-balloon parade! FREE! Visit the RiverCenter afterwards for more Festival of Trees fun.(See above) Lighting on the Commons- November 21st at 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM at 1400 River Drive in Moline for horse-drawn wagon rides, Santa, Mrs. Claus, carolers and more. FREE! Night Sky Observing- November 21 at 5:00 PM the Astronomy Club at the Niabi Zoo Parking Lot at 13010 Niabi Zoo Road to see Neptune, Uranus, the Pleiades Cluster, M2 and M15 (globular clusters), and Gamme Arietis (double star). Someone can share if you don’t have a telescope. For weather updates, call (309) 797-3120 that day. Kid's Craft Workshop- November 24 at 4:00 PM at Fairmount Street Branch Library at 3000 N. Fairmount Street in Davenport for an hour of fun for grade school children. Call (563) 326-7832 to register.. Mr. Thanksgiving Community Dinner- November 26 from maybe 4:00 PM-6:00 PM at SouthPark Mall at 4500 16th Street in Moline for a FREE Thanksgiving dinner. Call (309) 797-8450 for times. Metro Link Bus will offer free bus service to and from the mall, call 788-3360 in advance. Small Business Saturday- November 28 during participating shops hours at the Village of the East Davenport nearby 2107 East 11th Street to see the shop’s specials throughout the Village. FREE! Pioneer Village Christmas Walk- November 29 at Noon-4:00 PM at Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village at 18817 290th Street in Long Grove. See Santa, do crafts and more. FREE admission with food bank donation! Call (563) 328-3283.