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RECAP—NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH

COMPASS PROGRAM HELPS GUIDE TEENS

JOB READINESS WORKSHOPS KICK OFF IN FEBRUARY!

CAREER CRUISING AND CAREER NAVIGATORS—RECAPS

RAVE ABOUT YOUR LITTLE—GO JORDAN!

FEBRUARY CRAFT ACTIVITIES

DEAR MATCH COACHDEAR MATCH COACH——WHO’S COMING ON OUR OUTING?WHO’S COMING ON OUR OUTING?

MATCH ANNIVERSARIESMATCH ANNIVERSARIES

WHITESIDE COUNTY FEBRUARY UPDATE

MACOMB AND SOUTHERN MENTORING FEBRUARY UPDATAE

FEBRUARY MATCH ACTIVITY—LET’S GO BOWLING!

HEALTHY KIDS—PETS PROVIDE A LIFT TO PATIENTS

MONEY-WISE KIDS: FINANCIAL GOALS

SNOWBIRD CLASSIC SOFTBALL— TOURNAMENT

ST. AMBROSE GIRLS ENGINEERING & SCIENCE WORKSHOP

2016 PUTT-A-ROUND THANK YOU!

T-SHIRT ORDER FORM

FEBRUARY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Each January, we celebrate and recognize mentoring during National Mentoring Month. As part of this celebration, national, state and local officials are asked to sign and read a proclama-tion in support of mentoring throughout the United States. Within our BBBSMV service area, many of our local city councils took time during their January meetings to do so. Special thanks to our local matches who attended these city council meetings and accepted the signed Proclamations on BBBS’ behalf: Beth Cook and Andrea (Davenport), Jessi Black and Kalissa (Bettendorf), Jack Cullen and Fred (Rock Island), Eric Spriet and Ayden (Moline), Jeff Jacobs and Michael (East Moline), Rich White and Jacob, Eric Jameson and Tavahreon, Jack and Kathleen Fayhee and Devin, and Lois McClintock and Aidan (Macomb) Another significant component of National Mentoring Month is the Excellence in Mentoring Award, awarded through the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service and Iowa Mentoring Partnership. Mentoring agencies throughout the state of Iowa nominate a mentor, via written application, within their organization who has excelled in the following four categories: Advocacy and Leadership, Innovation, Impact, and Commitment. This year, we are thrilled to share that Joe Moralez, our nomination, was chosen for this esteemed award! Joe is the oldest of 8 children and is also the father of 8 children. He has been involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley for 4 years through a community-based match with Rodolfo, now age 15. Joe volunteered as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters through a partnership with the local League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) chapter. Joe has created a relationship with

Rodolfo that stresses the importance of personal and academic goals, openness and honesty in discussing teen and life issues, as well as a healthy dose of fun and, almost always, food. Along with an increase in academic achievement and overall ability to see the importance of education and post-high school planning, Joe has encouraged Rodolfo to explore other interests outside of school. Last year Rodolfo expressed interest in learning to play the guitar. Joe recognized this as a possible growth opportunity for Rodolfo and worked with BBBS to arrange for guitar lessons at River Music Experience. After participating in a summer “Rock Camp”, Rodolfo and some of his fellow music students were given the opportunity to perform on stage as part of a student band. The strongest example of Joe’s commitment to mentoring Rodolfo is the word Joe recently used to describe their relationship: Brotherhood. Quite literally, Joe has come to think of Rodolfo as a brother. Not only is this reflected in the relationship that Joe and Rodolfo have formed, but each has been able to interact with the other’s family. Joe regularly communicates with Rodolfo’s mother about how he can best support Rodolfo’s growth. Rodolfo and Joe’s families have attended Big Brothers Big Sisters match activities as a group. Through Joe’s relationship with Rodolfo, both families are gaining friends and seeing the positive impact that mentoring can have. Joe and Rodolfo will be attending the Iowa Governor’s Excellence in Mentoring award ceremony, along with family members and BBBS staff, on February 3, at the State Capitol. Congratulations Joe!

NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH IN THE BBBSMV SERVICE AREA

Beth Cook and Andrea with Mayor Klipsch in Davenport.

Joe Moralez with his Little, Rodolfo—Governor’s award for Excellence in Mentoring.

Jessi Black and Kalissa with Mayor Gallagher in Bettendorf.

Jeff Jacobs and his Little Michael with Mayor John Thodos in East Moline.

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Compass is the name of our middle and high school mentoring program. If your Little is in middle school or high school then YOUR match is a COMPASS match!! A compass is used to provide direction. Just like a compass, our volunteers provide direction and guidance to their Littles. During the middle and high school years we want our matches to focus on what it will take to be successful now and after High School. To that end, we provide tours of local businesses to explore, career inventory experience, job readiness program, financial literacy, public speaking and more. Big Brothers Big Sisters wants to help provide direction and support mentoring efforts without placing the burden on our mentors to find resources and programs. As a Compass Match we invite you to participate in our monthly Career Navigator Tour and our monthly Compass Workshop. Our Career Navigator Tours are hands-on opportunities to EXPLORE different career paths. Every match can benefit from attending the tours. Your Little may be interested specifically in a career area or your Little may have broad interests—either way, the tours give Littles an opportunity to widen their perspectives and learn about different

paths. Our monthly Compass Workshops vary and are geared toward specific age groups. For example, our most recent workshop involved Career Cruising. Career Cruising is an online robust tool that helps Littles explore career interests as well as keep track of resume building activities. This is a critical component of each of our Middle and High School matches. If you were unable to attend the workshop in January, please watch for the Career Cruising match registration details. We want EVERY match to participate and use this tool. Our next Compass Workshop is our Job Readiness program for 8th-12th graders. This is the 3rd year for our Job Readiness program. The program involves two-workshop events (February 13 & 27), a resume night (March 9), and culminates with an interview night (March 17). We encourage EVERY match to participate in this program. If you are interested and your Little is in at least 8th grade, please email Kim Aboyure at kaboyure@bbbs-mv.org. Please RSVP by February 1st. RSVP’s are important so we have the materials and food we need. If you have any questions about your Compass Match, please talk with your Match Coach, Kathryn Allred at kallred@bbbs-mv.org or Evelyn Pulkowski at epulkowski@bbbs-mv.org.

COMPASS PROGRAM HELPS GUIDE MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL LITTLES

8th grade—12th grade

Our Job Readiness programs help prepare Littles for a job! RSVP to Kim at

kaboyure@bbbs-mv.org by February 1st!

Saturday Feb. 13—Workshop Part 1 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Scott Community College, Fairmount West Campus.

Saturday Feb. 27—Workshop Part 2 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Scott Community College, Fairmount West Campus.

Wednesday March 9—Resume Night

Thursday, March 17—Interview Night

Compass matches gathered to learn about the many resources available through the Career Cruising program. Littles were able to take an interest inventory, find out about dozens of careers that might be a good fit for them, and share their plan with their Big. Watch for more information each month about how you can use Career Cruising to help your little achieve success! Email Kathryn at kallred@bbbs-mv.org, 563-323-8006

Thank you to Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences for letting us experience different health careers. Matches had a great time using many technical resources available at the school and learning more about how to get involved in this field! Watch for emails for future Career Navigator Tours or contact: Kathryn at kallred@bbbs-mv.org, 563-323-8006.

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FEBRUARY CRAFT ACTIVITIES: Valentine Wreaths

Supplies needed: Pink or Red Tissue Paper Scissors Ruler Floral or Thin Wire 1 Wire Clothes Hanger Ribbon (Around 18 Inches) Instructions: First you need to create some pink or red tissue paper flowers by cutting the tissue paper into 10″ x 6″ rectangles and then put them into 4 sheets of paper stacks. Next begin folding the tissue paper

stacks like an accordion. Trim the ends into rounded curves and cut a small slit on each side of the tissue paper. Please make sure not to cut all the way through or you don’t have to cut it at all if you prefer. You can use the floral wire or thin wire to twist around the center of the tissue paper making sure to leave some wire is extending from the center so that you can attach them to the wire clothes hanger that you bent into a heart shape. The next step is to carefully pull each sheet of paper apart. Then attach a ribbon to the top of the heart shape wire clothes hanger so it is positioned in the middle before you attach the flowers. The last step is to wire each tissue paper flower to the heart shape wire clothes hanger so it is completely covered with flowers. When you are done hang it on a door or wall. What a pretty Valentine’s Day Wreath to hang!

Love Bugs Supplies needed: Pom Poms (or yarn) String Googly Eyes Pipe Cleaners Felt Scissors Hot Glue & Glue Gun Marker (optional) Instructions:

You can use a store brought pom pom or make your own. To make your own pom pom, you loosely wrap yarn around your two fingers 20 to 40 times. If you want bigger pom poms, wrap the yarn around three

fingers instead of two. Remove the yarn carefully and then tie a string in the middle tightly. Next trim the ends of the yarn with your scissors to make into a round shape. Next cut a heart shape out of your felt and glue it on the bottom for the feet. Hot glue googly eyes onto the front of the pom pom. Then to make the heart antennae, first cut a pipe cleaner in half. Then fold each piece in half again and twist the two ends together a few times. Then hold the twisted ends while bending the top part of the pipe cleaner into a heart shape. Instead of a heart antenna, you can cut the pipe cleaner in half and use a marker to color the end. Add hot glue to the heart shape or other pipe cleaner antenna and stick them into the top of the pom pom. Enjoy your Valentine’s Day Love Bug!!

RAVE ABOUT YOUR LITTLE: JORDAN JORDAN Jordan is a 5th grade Little who likes writing, Minecraft, and

helping take care of his little brother. Jordan has been matched with Big Sister Susie Johnson since April of 2014. Jordan was

selected for the QC Times Wish List program, and BBBS received financial donations to be used for Jordan and his

family. Susie went shopping with Match Coach Morgan Casey to purchase a winter coat, school clothes, bedding, and

toiletries for Jordan in addition to movies, games, and snacks for Jordan’s family using donations from the Wish List Program. Susie loves being matched with Jordan, and feels that he is a kid

with a lot of potential and a bright future ahead of him.

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CELEBRATE FEBRUARY MATCH ANNIVERSARIES!

DEAR MATCH COACH: WHO’S COMING ON OUR OUTING?

Little’s First Name

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Years Matched

Dear Volunteer, Sometimes there are unexpected guests on a match activity. Your Little asks to be picked up from a friend’s house and once there, he or she asks if their friend can come along. This often happens when a Little forgets the match has plans and goes home with a friend after school, and before getting a reminder text about match plans. Text your Little in the morning rather than afternoon, or even better the night before, as a reminder of plans that day, and that you will be at his or her house to pick up. If you still get a request to pick up from a different house, first make sure you are comfortable picking up your Little at an unknown location. If you aren’t familiar with the neighborhood but willing to go to the new address, pop onto Google Maps for a street view of the area. Call your Little (if possible) to let him or her know you’re there. When your Little wants a friend to come along, say no and explain that you two had plans to hang out, just the two of you.

It’s great to meet the friends in your Little’s life, but this is about having a one-on-one relationship. It’s also a safety concern because you don’t know how the friend’s parents feel about the situation as

you are essentially a stranger. You and your Little are covered by the agency should something happen, but that friend is not. It’s also a cost issue; it’s not your role to pay for a friend’s meal or entertainment. That’s something you and your Little have worked towards for special outings together. Yes, your Little might be upset for a short while that you said no. But bring the friend into the conversation and what it is about that person your Little likes. Ask what they like to do together.

That way you’re building the relationship by finding out what your Little does for fun and spends his or her time with. By Evelyn Pulkowski, Match Coach of the Month

Brianna Janet Furman 8

Elijah Jeff Banks 6

Tyree Ralph Heninger 5

Brice Jon Zahm 5

Avianna Vicki Adair 4

Skylar Marcia Schroeder 4

Dakota Henry Plude 4

Audrey Cindy Irwin 4

Alexis Natalie Nieman 4

Junior John Biernbaum 3

Robyn Kathy Collinson 3

Robert Kristen Pruis 3

Andrew Dennis Mellgren 3

Tate Jeffrey Fossum 2

Cyrus Katelyn Adams 2

Tavahreon Eric Jameson 2

Kacie Patricia Walton 2

Nari Ashley Haltek 2

Damien Carla Nunez 2

Tommy Thomas Sokolik 1

Ethan Aaron Gunnare 1

Raegan Marlene Baltazor 1

Kaden Rich Kurz 1 Loree Katherine Liz Zaharopoulos 1

Ka'lanna Miranda Green 1

MaKenna Lauren Johnson 1

Tyler Timothy Black 1

Brianne Julie Losey 1

Ariana Donna Blue 1

Zaden Ryan Goettsch 1

Devell Randy May 1

Willonte Lance Van Fossen 1

Julianna Vanessa Arteaga 1

Jesus Scott Ossowski 1

Angie Jennifer McCalester-Conner 1

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WHITESIDE BBBS FEBRUARY REPORT

Featured Match of the Month Jazmin and Karen! Jazmin and Karen were matched in a Community-Based match in October. They enjoy going out for hot chocolate and going to the book store. Jazmin and Karen meet weekly, and attended the BBBS Christmas party together. Thank you Jazmin and Karen!

Something to Try with Your Little It’s February, and there is nothing better than a handcrafted valen-tine! Next time you get together with your Little why not try to make a no sew heart pillow ? http://sweetandsimpleliving.com/diy-felt-heart-craft-idea-sewing-required/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook#_a5y_p=1196448

Otherwise if you are not in the mood for a craft, why not whip up a batch of Cupid’s Strawberry Floats? http://www.frugalcouponliving.com/2014/01/08/cupid-strawberry-float-recipe-easy-valentine-kids-food-craft/

Things to do in the Sauk Valley Area February 4 (Thursday)- 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm Sauk Valley Community College Women’s Basketball and at 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm SVCC Men’s Basketball (Home game) February 12, 2016 (Friday)-6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road Sterling, IL Register online at apm.activecommunities.com/woodlawnarts February 16 (Tuesday)- 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm Sauk Valley Community College Women’s Basketball and at 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm SVCC Men’s Basketball (Home game) February 26th & 27th (Friday and Saturday) 7:30 pm; February 28th 2:00 pm The Addams Family Musical. Sterling High School Auditorium, 1608 4th Avenue, Sterling, Il. Contact the ticket office for more details at 815-622-3248. February 26 (Friday) 5:00 p.m.; 2016 Student- Teacher Art Exhibit Opening Reception at Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Rd, Sterling, IL.

815-716-8665 ext. 102 or 107

To inquire about becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister call Nicki at:

Or visit www.bbbsmv.org and click on volunteer!

FEBRUARY MATCH ACTIVITY! LET’S GO BOWLING!

Friday, Feb. 12, 4-6 p.m. Milan Lanes, 2020 1st St. W., Milan, Il

$5.00 per Match includes shoes and two games!

Register with Kayla at kbabers@bbbs-mv.org Or call 563-323-8006 and ask for Kayla B.

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MACOMB MENTORING CENTER WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS! January was National Mentoring Month, and the BBBS Southern Mentoring Center wants to celebrate all of our wonderful matches. 2015 was a historic year for our office, and we owe it all to our

top-quality volunteers. What a magnificent group of people! The communities of McDonough and Warren Counties, and every one of these kids, thoroughly appreciate what you are doing! 2015 Warren and McDonough Counties Matches:

NEW INTERNS We have two wonderful interns for spring 2016 from the WIU Social Work Major, and they would like to introduce themselves: My name is Kelly Hardin, and I am a senior social work student at Western Illinois University! I am from a Chicago suburb called Romeoville. In my free time, I enjoy watching Netflix, and spending time with my sorority sisters! I'm so excited to see what I can accomplish during my time with Big Brothers Big Sisters! My biggest passion is to help children, and I think that BBBS is the perfect organization to help me pursue my dreams! I can't wait to see not only what this amazing organization can do for me, but what I can do for it!

Hello all! My name is Jadayra Rivera. I am one of the new interns at Big Brothers Big Sisters Macomb and I am very excited to be a part of an organization that gives back to the community and to be working with children. I am a senior at Western Illinois University, studying social work and Spanish. I will be graduating at the end of this spring semester. I look forward to working with the community and learning from everyone!

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By UnityPoint Health—Trinity Staff If you have a pet, you know how they can cheer you up when you are down and make you smile at any given moment. Really, who doesn’t like a cute puppy or friendly dog? Judging from the number of dogs used on social media and in commercials, just about everyone responds positively to them.

At UnityPoint Health — Trinity, one of the programs offered to improve our patients’ quality of life while in the hospital is the Caring Canines Program. Through this unique program, Trinity is able to provide patients with the opportunity to interact with specially-trained and qualified dogs.

Studies show that there are many benefits that come from exposure to therapy dogs. When dogs and their owners visit patients in the hospital, not only does it lift their spirits but it can also help lower blood pressure, heart rate, and decrease stress. Research also shows that spending time with a dog has the same emotional benefit as spending time with a human! Bringing dogs to the hospital campuses gives patients an opportunity to pet them, brush them and enjoy

their company. The dog owners are Trinity volunteers and often get as much enjoyment from sharing their pets as the patients and employees get from the owner/dog team. Because taking even a few minutes to play with a dog can lower stress in almost any situation, the Caring Canines will even visit students at Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences on important exam days. Through this special program, students and patients alike get to experience the positive effects that exposure to a furry companion can create. If you have your own well-behaved dog, you might consider bringing it along on one of your visits with your Little. He/She may enjoy petting, holding or playing with your beloved pet. When the weather improves, taking your dog for a walk will not only lift spirits but will provide beneficial exercise for you and your Little, as well.

And don’t forget those pets in animal shelters that are all alone. A lesson in compassion and giving for your Little can be found when you donate some needed pet supplies or food to your local shelter or rescue site. This is a feel good opportunity for you, your Little and the animals. To learn more about Trinity’s Caring

Canines program, contact the Trinity

Volunteer Office at (309) 779-2211.

STAFF AND STUDENTS HELP PETS PROVIDE A LIFT TO PATIENTS

Thanks to UnityPoint Health-Trinity for

their sponsorship of the BBBS

Healthy Kids program!

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By IHMVCU Staff, Tommy felt like the luckiest kid on earth. He received a total of $60 for his birthday! He dreamed of a new bike or a gaming system. He looked at the bills clutched in his hand. It wasn’t enough. He was disappointed, but not out of options. What could he do to build up his savings? He thought long and hard about his options. He could talk to his mom or dad about receiving an allowance for doing chores. Tommy could make his bed, vacuum and do the dishes. The list was endless when it came to helping around the house. How much money he could earn would be a discussion with his parents. A general guideline is to give 50 cents to $1 for each year of age. If Tommy is old enough and feels he can handle the responsibility, he could get a job. This could be anything from babysitting to a job at a local retail store. Tommy had a thought. He loves dogs. He didn’t have one, but knew some of the neighbors did. What if he could help walk their dogs? He came up with a plan. He established an hourly rate of pay and made up some flyers to hand out to his neighbors. With his parent’s permission and help, Tommy went door to door selling his idea to his neighbors. Pretty soon, he had three steady dog walking jobs. His dog walking business did end up costing him some money. Starting a business often costs money before they make money. You’ll need to weigh your options carefully. Once Tommy started earning money he needed to make sure he saved it. What are some ways Tommy can save his money?

He could deposit his money in a savings account. One of the best reasons for opening a savings account is interest. This will allow his money to grow. By putting his money in a saving account, Tommy will be able to withdraw his money at any time. Tommy can also put his money in a Certificate of Deposit or a CD. These accounts have specific requirements. Tommy would have to deposit a certain amount of money that he would agree to leave in for a specified amount of time. He

cannot withdraw his money before that time. If he does, a penalty fee will be accessed and he’ll lose money. Tommy decided to put his money in a savings account. In a couple months he had enough saved to buy the bike. Tommy accomplished something great. He went from wanting something and earning money for it, to saving and buying it. Tommy is now happily riding his new bike around the neighborhood. It feels good working hard and earning money for something you really want.

MONEY-WISE KIDS: FINANCIAL GOALS

Thanks to IHMVCU for their sponsorship of the BBBS Money-Wise Kids program!

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GET YOUR TEAM TOGETHER! SNOWBIRD 40TH ANNIVERSARY

Co-Ed Division Feb. 5-6 Deadline 2/3/16

Men’s Division Feb. 12-14 Deadline 2/10/16 TOURNAMENT LOCATION:

The Dugout Sports Complex, 3504 Hickory Grove Rd., Davenport, IA PHONE: 563-391-4211 (ask for Mike)

Team drawings will be held at the Dugout on indicated deadline dates above.

TEAM ENTRY FEE: $160 per team / per division (up to 20 members)

PRESENTED BY:

ENTRY FORMS AT: www.thedugoutsportscomplex.com or bbbsmv.org/snowbird

You’re invited! Girls (pre-school through 7th grade) and their

guests are invited to come out to St. Ambrose University and enjoy a free workshop incorporating Engineering and

Science. The workshop will take place Tuesday, February 23 from either 3 to 5 p.m. or 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Rogalski Center.

Girls will be able to experience demonstrations and activities

related to both fields. Register online at sau.edu/engineering.

Registration is required. For more information visit:

http://www.sau.edu/News_and_Events/E160223_Introduce_a_Girl_to_Engineering.html

ENGINEERING & SCIENCE WORKSHOP

518 W. Locust Street Davenport, IA

2377 Cumberland Square Drive Bettendorf, IA 563-359-9541 www.nelsonchiropractic.com

THANKS NELSON CHIROPRACTIC!

Nelson Chiropractic has selected Big Brothers Big Sisters as their

“Charity of the Quarter”! This means they will contribute a

percentage of every new patient visit to BBBS, January through March.

If you’re in need of a chiropractor, check out Nelson Chiropractic and support Big Brothers Big Sisters!

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11th Annual

Putt-A-Round Presenting Sponsor:

2016 PUTT-A-ROUND-THANKS FOR PLAYING!

The 2016, 11th Annual Putt-A-Round was a huge success! Over 1,500 people attended the event with more than 315

teams playing during one of seven shifts. Over $60,000 was raised to support one-to-one mentoring through Big

Brothers Big Sisters programs. A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Wells Fargo, and all of our supporting sponsors listed below. The event could not be presented without the support of our 26 hole sponsors and our volunteers. Hole sponsors this year were: Allied Construction Alcoa Bush Construction Carpenters Training Ctr. DMW Design City of Davenport Community Health Care Digital Copy Sys. East Moline Glass Estes Construction PERL Mortgage Galaxy 1 Marketing Goetz Concrete Const. Pigott Heritage Landscape Iowa American Water Russell Const. Plumbers & Pipefitters QC River Bandits The Sedona Grp. Ryan Companies US RIA Federal Credit Union Van Meter Vibrant Credit Union Solutions Management Grp. River Valley Const.

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Biggest Match Night

Ever!

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1 2 3 Frontera USA 4 Thursdays at

The Figge

5 6 Home Depot Kids

Workshop

7 8 9 10 11

12 13

14 Indoor Music and Moonlight Walk

15 16 Ancestry Library

Edition Class

17 18 19 20 Velveteen Rabbit

at Junior Theatre

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22 Creation Studio

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25 26 Miguel Zenon at

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OUT AND ABOUT IN THE COMMUNITY! FEBRUARY Frontera, USA- February 3 and February 10 at 7:00 PM for the 21st Annual Hispanic Film Festival that will be held at Augustana College in the Olin Center at 733 35th Street in Rock Island. FREE! Call 309-794-7000. Thursdays at the Figge- February 4 and every Thursday at the Figge Museum at 225 West Second Street in Davenport to watch the eagles fly over the Mississippi River and different FREE events. Most events start at 5:30 PM but see February’s schedule at http://figgeartmuseum.org/Figge-Art-Museum-(1)/January-2016/Thursdays-at-the-Figge.aspx or call 563-326-7804. Home Depot Kids Workshop- February 6 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM at the Home Depot at 920 Middle Road in Bettendorf will have a FREE kid’s work-shop to teach a child how to build a wooden Valentines mailbox to hold their valentine cards. After the mailbox is built then the child can paint it. This is for is for children ages 5-12 years old. It is on a first come/first served basis. Call (563)359-7228 to register for the workshop. Family Craft- February 13 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the Southwest Branch Library at 9010 Ridgewood Road in Rock Island for a FREE Valentine’s Day craft. The craft is making a string of colorful hearts. Please register at (309) 732-7338. Valentine's Day Party- February 13 at 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Davenport Library Fairmount Street Branch at 3000 N. Fairmount Street for FREE arts and crafts and a Valentine party for kids! Call (563) 326-7832 to register. Valentine Indoor Music and Moonlight Walk- February 14 at 6:30 PM-8:30 PM to walk outside on a luminary-lit trail but if it is too cold outside for the walk then come into the Lodge to keep warm by the fire. There will be fresh donuts, juice/cider, or hot cocoa. Music will be provided by Just4Fun for contra-dancing. FREE and family friendly! Call 309-788-9536.

Ancestry Library Edition Class - February 16 at 2:00 PM to trace your family history at the Moline Public Library at 3210 41st Street. Come to the FREE introductory class of Ancestry.com-Library Edition by Bob Conklin who is the Reference Librarian. He will discuss and demonstrate basic features of the database including birth, marriage, death records, military records, newspapers, immigrant records, and more. Call 309-524-2470 to register. The Velveteen Rabbit - February 20 at 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM, February 21 at 2:00 PM, February 27 at 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM, February 28 at 2:00 PM at the Junior Theatre at 2282 Eastern Avenue in Davenport to see the play. Little Andrew’s grumpy nursemaid does not know toys come to life at night. Timothy Lion, Train Engine, Skin Horse, Model Boat and Velveteen Rabbit all come to life! $6.00 for kids, $8.00 for adults, and sold at the door. Call 563-326-7862 for more information. Free admission—say BBBS! Creation Studio Drop-In: CD Sun Catcher- February 22 from 3:00 PM-6:00 PM drop in between that time at the Bettendorf Library at 2950 Learning Campus Drive to make a CD Sun Catcher. This craft uses CD’s and paint to make colorful Sun Catchers to brighten up your windows. FREE and for all ages! Call (563) 344-4178. Miguel Zenón- February 26 at 3:00 PM at the Deere-Wiman House at 817 11th Avenue in Moline to see Miguel Zenón perform. He is a saxophonists and multiple Grammy award nominee. He mixes of Latin American folk music and jazz. His latest release is “Identities are Changeable” and it has recorded interviews and video of his quartet and a 12-piece large ensemble. FREE event! Call 309-743-2700. You Know Who? Doctor Who Trivia Contest- February 29 at 6:00 PM at the Moline Public Library at 3210 41st Street to play the Doctor Who Trivia Contest. So brush up on your Dr. Who facts. Sign up in teams of up to four people or let us put you with a group. FREE! Call 309-524-2470 to register.

Snowbird Softball Classic—Co-Ed Tournament

Snowbird

28 29 Dr. Who Trivia

Contest—Moline Library

MATCH ACTIVITY BOWLING MILAN

JOB READINESS: Part 1

JOB READINESS: Part 2

QC Parrot Head Club’s 12th Annual

Havana Day Dreamin’ Event

Feb. 27 Benefits BBBS

6 p.m. Waterfront Convention Center,

Bettendorf, IA For tickets and more

information go to: www.qcph.com

Volunteers needed Havana Daydreamin’ email: swalker@bbbs-mv.org

Snowbird Softball Classic—Men’s Tournament