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ENGAGING IN GOOD CONVERSATION

DEAR MATCH COACH

OCTOBER MATCH ANNIVERSARIES

REUNITE Picnic set for Sunday, Oct. 5thREUNITE Picnic set for Sunday, Oct. 5th

CONGRATULATIONS MARCIA VOSS!

MATCH ACTIVITY IDEA: Fall Sensory Jars

MONEY-WISE KIDS—IH Mississippi Valley CU

SOUTHERN MENTORING CENTER UPDATE

HAVlife UPDATE

GET TO KNOW: Leslie Beert

CAREER NAVIGATORS—OCTOBER TOUR

MEET OUR AMERICORPS MEMBERS

BACK TO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

FREE EYE EXAMS AND GLASSES FOR LITTLES

FAMILIES ON CHALLENGE

BBBS BACK IN WHITESIDE COUNTY

THANK YOU PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS

NEXT STEPS—CONTINUING EDUCATION

SAVE THE DATES: Euchre & Putt-A-Round

COMMUNITY CALENDAR—OCTOBER

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100 DAYS / 100 BIGS: WE REACHED OUR GOAL! Find out more Oct. 5th at our picnic!

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Conversations are the foundation of strong relationships, and strong relationships are the goal of meaningful mentoring. Engaging in the art of conversation does not always come naturally to people, and for many adolescents it can be territory in which they have yet to build skills. (Ever have this conversation with a teen? “How are you doing? ”Fine.” “How’s school?” “Fine.”) Below are some tips for making conversations work, as well as some conversation starters to spark interesting discussions. Hopefully, they not only give you and your mentee something else to chat about once in a while, but also give you a chance to get to know each other a little better. Tips for Making Conversations Work Keep it going. It’s one thing to ask a question and then sit back and wait for an answer. It is another thing to really engage in a conversation. Asking follow-up questions or providing open-ended responses are great ways to keep the conversation going. The Idea is not to debate an answer but to learn more. Try some of these: “That’s cool. Tell me more.” “You’ve really thought about this, haven’t you?” “Are you saying….?” “Interesting. Have you thought about ….?” Conversation doesn’t have to be “heavy.” It is important to have conversation about subjects that matter deeply, such as who are the most influential people in a young person’s life. It is also important to listen to why a young person likes a certain fad, music star, or TV program. All conversations are meaningful when two people are truly engaged and interested in one another’s questions and answers.

Be prepared for the unexpected answer. You may ask a question and get an answer you did not want or expect. If an answer bothers you, simply, listen and ask more questions about why the young person thinks and feels that way. Suspend your own judgment and let young people express their ideas and opinions. Listening is most important. Conversations with kids are better when we

“elders” practice the art of listening. Through careful listening we tell them we care about their thoughts and we care about them. Timing is everything. If you ask a ques-tion that is met with silence or “the look,” maybe this isn’t the best time for a conversation. Or it could be that specific question triggers a bigger issue for him, or he needs some time to process it. Taming a rain check on a question is okay. Be prepared to give your own answer. You are focusing on the young person, but she may also want to turn the question in

your direction. This is a great chance to model thoughtful, honest responses. Below are some deeper conversation topics to get your Little talking! 1. Tell me about your favorite teacher. 2. If you could describe your ideal day, what would it be? 3. Name something you always wished you could do. How could you make it happen? 4. Complete the sentence: One way I’d like to change the world is….. 5. What are three things about you that your friends say make you a

good friend to have?

School-Based Matches, be sure to check your “Welcome Back” bags for some more fun ice-breaker ideas!

ENGAGING IN GOOD CONVERSATION

COACHES CORNER DEAR MATCH COACH: STEPS TO CLOSING YOUR MATCH

Little’s First Name

Big’s First Name

Big’s Last Name

Years Matched

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I just learned that I will be transferring to Des Moines next month for my job, and I’ll have to close my match. What should I do next? There are many reasons why a match may come to a close: a Big receives a job transfer, the child outgrows the program, etc. No matter what the reason may be, we understand that closure is hard for everyone involved. It can be potentially damaging to “just stop meeting” with your Little. Your Little may have already experienced neglect, abandonment, and broken promises; this is why our organization has steps in place to positively close your match relationship. 1. Contact your Match Coach. By contacting your Match Coach and explaining why you need to close your match, your Match Coach will be able to give you some helpful pointers about how to end your match relationship on a positive note.

2. Talk to your Little about why you will be closing your match. The last thing you want is your Little feeling like the match was closed because of something they did. Communicate with your Little about why you can’t continue the match. This will not only give them closure and assure them that the match ending had nothing to do with them, but it will also allow the two of you to say your goodbyes and reflect on your overall match relationship. 3. Let your Little and Match Coach

know when your last match visit will be. This is especially important for our safety procedure, this helps the child, the school, and our agency know that you will no longer have contact with your Little. Match closure is a part of the Big Brother Big Sister experience; we simply want to make sure that it is a positive and safe experience for everyone involved! Please contact your Match Coach at 563-323-8006 if you have additional questions.

Aubrey Elizabeth Hoscheid 1

Da'Shae Jenna Oertle 1

Emma Ashley Bennett 1

Arianna Kristin Friedrich 1

Annah Cindy Zander 1

Andrew Randall Bolz 1

Maria Laura Genis-Campbell 1

Alijah Terry Saul 1

Emma Stella Clements 1

Makayla Linda Szemkus 1

Mary Stacey Crosby 1

Aleea Pam Goodwin 1

Dalton John Osborne 2

Darryl Doug Hultquist 2

Brandin Jim and

Brownson 2

Nevaeh Penny Furne 2

Christian Andrew Petersen 2

Athena Ann Baughman 2

Miranda Ann Heeren 2

Lucky Bob Bartel 2

Evan Londa Rodas 3

Amanda Michele Stoos 3

CeCe Jen Hunt 3

Brianna Susan Carey 3

Jacob Chay Hall 4

Kristina Tina Thomas 4

Garett Brian Harry 4

Dominick Austin Taylor 4

Mario Stephanie Hoyt 5

Christian Teri Minnaert 6

Joneshia Lisa Lindholm 7

Oliviya Connie Jones 10

Little’s First Name

Big’s First Name

Big’s Last Name

Years Matched

MATCH ANNIVERSARIES IN OCTOBER! CONGRATS!

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PLEASE REGISTER TO ATTEND!

Email: Jaime at jkeller@bbbs-mv.org or call your Match Coach at 563-323-8006.

Join us for a day of food, fun and friendship!

Registration: 1:00 p.m. Welcome and 100 Days / 100 Bigs: 1:15 p.m. Food Served: 1:30 p.m. Activities: 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ADMISSION: FREE to Bigs, Littles, Supporters and their families! (up to 4 family members each).

Presented by:

CONGRATULATIONS MARCIA! A BIG congratulations and thank you to Marcia Voss of GalaxyOne Marketing!

Marcia was presented with a $10,000 check for sinking a hole-in-one from 158 yards at the BBBS Golf Outing last July! In addition,

because Marcia made the hole-in-one, Great Shot Golf, the insurance company donated

$1,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters!

Marcia also made a generous donation to the organization in addition to being the

presenting sponsor of the golf outing. GalaxyOne has also re-committed to

sponsoring next year’s Golf Outing to be held again at Fyre Lake on July 20, 2015!

RAVE ABOUT YOUR LITTLE: KEVIN WELLMAN AND MARK

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Mark puts in perspective the difference between

kids being fortunate and unfortunate in terms of

having the opportunity to participate and be involved

in activities outside of the normal course of school.

Mark is a quiet kid, but yet a kid who has passion

for his interests in life. As our relationship has grown,

he has opened up more and more.

As a school-based mentor, my activities with

Mark are somewhat limited. He loves basketball, so

often times if the weather permits, we will go outside

and shoot hoops. Other kids like to join in on the fun, and

I notice that Mark really enjoys that time with his

classmates. He seems to flourish in that environment.

All in all, Mark is a fine young man who I believe

understands why I am part of his life. With good direction

and mentors in his life, I feel Mark will be a productive

and successful student, son, athlete, and friend.

- Kevin Wellman, Big Brother

MATCH ACTIVITY IDEAS: FALL SENSORY JARS Looking for a fun project to do with your Little? Try out this easy fall idea, great for School-Based or Community-Based matches! Fall Sensory Jars What you need: Small empty jars (baby food

or pasta sauce), Water (to fill to jars), Vegetable oil (1/3 cup per jar or less depending on size of jar), Food coloring, Glitter (optional), Leaves, twigs, acorns and other natural things that fall off trees. Directions: Start by going on a scavenger hunt for natural treasures. Find fun colored leaves, acorns, small twigs and other fun fall tidbits. Once you have found about a paper plate size amount of fun fall things, return inside. Fill the jars 2/3s full of water. Then add vegetable oil and watch as it separates (This is a good time to talk about how vegetable oil is more dense and lighter than water which is why it floats at the top.) Add glitter and see if it mixes (optional) or add the food coloring and see if it mixes. Shake your sensory jars so they are all one color. Add the leaves and fun fall foliage you found and enjoy your awesome sensory jar!

For more details on this activity go to: http://www.blogmemom.com/fall-activities-fall-sensory-jars/

For more fun activity ideas and projects, follow us on Pinterest at BBBS-MV!

By IHMVCU Staff

With your job comes another form of income. You may earn an hourly wage or a salary. What are these exactly? Is there a difference? What is income? Income is important because with it, we can afford the things we need or want. It’s money you receive. It can come from your allowance, a gift, job or investments. What’s a salary? A salary is a set amount that an individual earns in a year or a set amount each pay period. What’s an hourly wage? An hourly wage is what an individual earns each hour they work. Earnings may vary each pay period because an individual may work a different amount of hours. When you have a part-time job at your local grocery store, restaurant or department store you’ll receive a pay check. You’ll notice deductions. These deductions are for state and federal taxes. State and local income taxes The tax rate ranges from 0% to close to 10% depending on the state and town in which you live. Net pay Your net pay—often called “take home pay”—is the amount you get to keep after all deductions are removed from your gross (or total) pay. Example: You work 25 hours over a two-week pay period. Your pay is $8.24 an hour. You figure you should see $206 on your paycheck, right? Sort of, but that’s not the whole story. There's a big difference between gross income (your hourly rate times the hours you work) and net income, or the money you put in your pocket—your take home pay.

A penny for your thoughts…Most of the time, you have to work to get money. But you may not know that your money can work for you – everyday. That's a good deal! It's all about interest. One of the best things you can do with your earnings is save it. Having a savings account is part of your income. That is more income for you down the line when you really need it.

YOUR PAYCHECK AND WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU

Thanks to IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union for their support of

the BBBS Money-Wise Kids program.

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BUSY SUMMER AT THE SOUTHERN MENTORING CENTER!

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We had an incredible summer in Warren and McDonough Counties! Great people doing

great things. Let’s have a look. NEW MATCH We made one brand new match, back in August. Help me welcome Little Sister Genesis and Big Sister Brooke!

Smiles are infectious, especially with these two. TRANSITION MATCHES Two more of our excellent School-based matches made the jump to Community-based. If you don’t know, this is a very special moment because it means that both volunteer and child are making the choice to spend more than twice as much time together every month. Congratulations to Little Sister Courtney and Big Sister Kelsey (left) and Little Sister Shanice and Big Sister Allison (right)!

AT THE BALLPARK Way back in July we were invited to a Burlington Bees game. We had a great turnout, and everyone had a great time. We weren’t able to get the photos in Coaches Corner, until now:

NEW GLASSES Big Brother Darren took the initiative and asked BBBS to help Little Brother Erskin to get an eye exam and a new pair of glasses. Lookin’ sharp, Little Brother!

WIU FOOTBALL Just last week Little Brother Geoff and Sean Taylor went see WIU’s football team beat up on Drake University. Thanks to WIU Athletics for the tickets

INTERVIEWS INTERVIEWS INTERVIEWS Schools are in, and we recruited all over Macomb. We have conducted more volunteer, parent, and child interviews than we can even count in the last month. The next newsletter is going to be pages of new match photos. It won’t be easy, but we all need to be patient. Ugh…patience… SAVE THE DATE: BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE! The 2014 Bowl for Kids’ Sake event will be on

Saturday 1 November, at Digger’s College City

Bowl. We are working hard to make this year’s

the best BFKS sake Macomb has ever seen.

Give us a call to see how you can get involved!

309-837-5437 Email:

ptarantola@mail.bbbs-mv.org

Big Sister Kelsey and Litte, Courtney

Big Sister Allison and Litte, Shanice

HAVlife UPDATE: HANNAH AND HER VOICE LESSONS

GET TO KNOW BBBS STAFF: LESLIE BEERT

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Congratulations to Hannah! After completing one round of voice lessons, courtesy of a

HAVlife grant, Hannah performed “Let it Go” to a live audience at her vocal recital. She did

a great job! Thank you to her Big Sister, Bonnie, for

encouraging her along the way. We are so proud of you,

Hannah! Give Jaime a call and find out about how you can

submit a HAVLife grant for your Little!

Contact Jaime at 563-323-8006 to learn how your Little can be the next HAVlife highlight!

Name: Leslie Beert Position: Elementary Program Specialist How long have you been working for BBBS? 1 year What is your favorite memory during the time you have been with BBBS? I cannot say I have just one favorite memory. I have enjoyed working with all the staff/AmeriCorps members at BBBS as well as all the volunteers and kiddos I have met along the way. One memory in particular that stands out to me is when I met my Little for the first time. She was so sweet and quite the “firecracker”. It has been fun getting to play new games, learn what is “cool” in an 8 year old’s world, and watch our friendship grow throughout the school year. What do you like to do when your not working? I like to spend time with my family, friends and boyfriend. I like to fish, camp, watch football (GO BEARS), and do some crafting on my free time. I also enjoy volunteering weekly at the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center. What advice would you give a child who is in our program? Find your passion and give 100% – life is too short. Make the most of it by doing what you love and giving your all. It’s not easy to find your passion. The search may be long and hard, but you WILL find it, and the feeling of satisfaction knowing you have given it your all brings tremendous gratification.

SIGN UP YOUR TEEN LITTLE FOR CAREER NAVIGATORS Career Navigator tours will be starting again this month! These tours are designed to help spark

career interests and life goals in our Littles by exposing them to higher education facilities and different area businesses. This year, please join us after the tour at a restaurant for a group discussion about what everyone liked and learned on the tour. October’s Tour: iWireless Center Date & Time: Thursday, October 16, 4:30 PM- 5:30 PM Meeting Place: Lobby Area Dinner after: Happy Joe’s 2041 16th St. Moline, IL Please RSVP to Katelyn at kgray@mail.bbbs-mv.org or to your Match Coach by Monday, October 13

MEET OUR NEW AMERICORPS VOLUNTEERS!

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Name: Amy Komadino AmeriCorps Position: Elementary Program Specialist Education & Background: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.S. Biology Where are you from? Orion, IL Why are you serving? I wanted an opportunity to get involved in my community post college graduation. What are you looking forward to this year? I’m looking forward to learning some useful skills that I can apply during grad school and in my future career. Also, I’m excited to meet new people and make a positive impact in my community.

Name: Rayna Narvaez AmeriCorps Position: BBBS Elementary Program Specialist Education & Background: Bachelor’s from Augustana College in Psychology & Spanish; Master’s from the University of Iowa in Educational Measurement & Statistics Where are you from? Davenport, IA Why are you serving? I am serving so that I can get involved positively in our community and make a difference in the lives of QC kids. What are you looking forward to this year? I am looking forward to interacting with all of the people involved with BBBS. I am excited for all of the fun events that are coming up throughout the year!

Name: Emily Danger AmeriCorps Position: Middle and High School Program Specialist

Education & Background? Monmouth, Bachelors Public Relations Minor Art Where are you from? Port Byron, IL

Why are you serving? I am serving because I have a passion for working in non-profits. I have been working with non-profit organizations my entire life and I

absolutely love helping others achieve their dreams. What are you looking forward to this year? I am looking forward to having the

ability to create successful matches and students. My goal is to use my degree to push forth creative ideas and learn how a non-profit organization runs.

Name: Sarah Link AmeriCorps Position: Customer Relations Representative Education & Background: unfinished BA in Communications- changing to English Where are you from? Springfield, IL Why are you serving? To help my community and to receive an education grant. What are you looking forward to this year? Boots, scarves and tights- Fall!

Send pictures of the following activities to jkeller@bbbs-mv.org. Complete all ten for a chance to win a prize!

□ High-fiving the principal.

□ Switching roles with the teacher.

□ Silly faces with the school counselor.

□ Getting a Band-Aid from the school nurse.

□ Reading a book in the library

□ Receiving milk from cafeteria worker.

□ Spelling out YMCA with secretaries.

□ Big smiles with friends.

□ Playing on the school playground.

□ Thumbs up with your completed list.

School-Based Matches are being encouraged to start off the year by getting to know their

Little’s school. Complete one of the fun scavenger hunt activities each time you visit your Little

and fill up your card for a chance to win a prize! Email your photos to jkeller@bbbs-mv.org;

we can’t wait to see you having fun!

Apply! We are still looking for AmeriCorps members to join our team.

To apply for an AmeriCorps position serving with Big Brothers Big Sisters please contact Courtney Jones at cjones@bbbs-mv.org or (563) 323-8006.

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Name: Ally Hunter AmeriCorps Position: Volunteer Enrollment Specialist Education & Background: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from St. Ambrose, currently working on Master of Science in Education in School Counseling at Western Illinois-Quad Cities Where are you from? Originally from Erie, Illinois, but now a Davenport resident Why are you serving? I really wanted to serve an organization benefiting youth in our community and as a future counselor, I’m aware of the benefits of successful one-on-one mentoring relationships so serving for BBBS was a perfect fit! What are you looking forward to this year? I’m looking forward to getting to know our volunteers as well as have some fun with our Bigs and Littles throughout the year.

Name: Leslie Beert AmeriCorps Position: Elementary Program Specialist Where are you from: Long Grove, IA Education and Background: Graduated from the University of Iowa with my bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Previously worked as a residential counselor at Family Resources, and I am now serving my second year as an AmeriCorps member at the BBBS site. Why are you serving? I enjoying helping children and families in our community, being a part of AmeriCorps and serving at the BBBS site allows me to do just that. What are you looking forward to this year? I am excited to learn and understand the enrollment side of our operations here at BBBS. I enjoy new challenges and look forward to working with new people in the process.

MEET OUR NEW AMERICORPS VOLUNTEERS!

Name: Jen Ivy AmeriCorps Position: Volunteer Enrollment Specialist Education & Background: I graduated in May from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and hope to go back to graduate school in the future. Where are you from? Rantoul, IL Why are you serving? I joined AmeriCorps because I love volunteering and working for organizations that better their communities. What are you looking forward to this year? I am beyond excited to serve for BBBS, to gain work experience in a nonprofit setting, and to participate in fun events with our Bigs and Littles!

Check out Little Brother, Erskin, wearing his new glasses thanks to a partnership with BBBS and VSP Vision Care.

Erskin received a comprehensive eye exam and these fancy glasses, all for free!

This opportunity is available for any Little in our program.

FREE EYE EXAM AND GLASSES FOR LITTLES!

If your Little could use this assistance, contact Jaime at 563-323-8006

to make it happen!

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JOIN THE FUN—JOIN THE CHALLENGE!

BBBS was presented a

check for $3,000, which

were proceeds from the

Local Union #25 Plumbers

and Pipefitters Annual Golf

Outing. The tournament

was held on Sat., Sept. 13

at Indian Bluff Golf Course

in Milan.

We are back! Big Brothers Big Sisters-Whiteside County Office officially opened our doors on September 9th! We are located at 312 E. 4th Street, in downtown Sterling. Courtney Jones will be the main contact for Whiteside County; she can be reached at (815) 716-8665 ext. 102. Office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30am-4:30pm. On Thursday September 11th the office kicked off, by hosting an open house. Giving matches an opportunity to meet Courtney, take a tour of the new office, and enjoy a root beer float. Over 14 people attended; both Bigs and Littles met with Courtney to share their expectations for year as well as what they have been doing in their own matches.

Courtney looks forward to putting on bi-monthly match activities, the

first will be held at the Sterling office on Saturday, October 18th from

11am-1pm. Matches will be invited to paint

pumpkins, enjoy apple cider and light snacks. More information to come!

You can contact Courtney by emailing cjones@bbbs-mv.org

Or call: 815-716-8665 EXT. 102

BBBS BACK IN WHITESIDE COUNTY! VISIT US!

THANK YOU!

BBBS “Family” will compete at

2:00 p.m.

Email Jaime at jkeller@bbbs-mv.com

to join our team!

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Bigs! Help your high school Little and their family understand that continuing education is a possibility for them. Help them learn about the steps they will need to

take to help prepare them for the post high school education they will need to connect them to a job or

career they desire.

ST. AMBROSE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE FAIR AND PIZZA PARTY: Monday, October 13, 2014, 5-8 p.m. St. Ambrose University, Rogalski Center, 1518 W. Locust St., Davenport . Tour the fair with 100+ colleges and universities present from 5 to 6:30 p.m., then join us at the main entrance of the Rogalski Center and we will go to a meeting room for pizza and to discuss your experiences. Look for your “coaching sheet” being emailed to you before the event. NEXT STEP KICK-OFF DINNER: Tuesday, October 21st, 2014, 6—8 p.m. Kaplan University, 1801 E Kimberly Rd #1, Davenport Your Little and their family will learn that post high school education is a real possibility for them. NEXT STEP WORKSHOPS: Saturday, November 8, 2014 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kahl Education Center, 326 W. 3rd Street, Davenport, IA. Join us for fun and information breakout sessions about scholarships, ACT/SAT prep, FAFSA as well as a luncheon that includes a panel of representatives from community colleges, 4-year colleges, apprenticeships and trades.

PLEASE RSVP FOR EACH EVENT TO: Kim at kaboyure@bbbs-mv.org

Calling all euchre players!Calling all euchre players! Get yourself a partner and join in the fun at the

Trumps & Tricks 2014 Molyneaux Annual Euchre Fundraiser! All proceeds go to support Big Brothers Big Sisters & Rick’s House of Hope

Thursday, November 6th, 2014, 5:30—9:00 p.m. Starlite Ballroom, Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds

$35 per player includes entry fee, dinner and 2 drink tickets (Cash bar available) Gift certificates for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Plus, enter the raffle drawing for great prizes!

Go to: www.molyneaux.com and click on Events to get a registration form or email Penny Wilhelm at miiservice9@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE!SAVE THE DATE!

January 20—23, 2015

10th Annual

Putt-A-Round! Great Hall at the RiverCenter, Davenport, IA

Match Night, Tuesday, January 20!

For more information go to www.bbbsmv.org or email Kayla Kiesey at kkiesey@bbbs-mv.org

Or Call: 563-323-8006

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Now through October 25th Hometown Teams. A Smithsonian exhibit at the Rock Island Public Library. Main Branch (downtown) www.rockislandlibrary.org . Wednesday, October 1st - The Country Corner Nighttime Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch is located in Alpha, Illinois. The Maze Entry is $6.00. Explore Our 8 Acre Corn Maze in the dark with only a flashlight! Pick pumpkins and enjoy the other Fun Fall activities! Open Monday-Friday 12pm-6pm. For more information call (309) 629-2359 Friday, October 3rd - FRIDAY FREE-FOR-ALL at the Davenport Public Library. Teens ages 12-19 can join us for video games, board games, and online gaming. Friday Free-For-All meets at 4 p.m. at the Eastern Avenue Branch (6000 Eastern Avenue), September through November. For more information call 563-326-7832 Friday, October 3rd- Haunted House under the grandstand at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds 2815 West Locust Street, Davenport, IA. Starts at 7:00 PM and ends at 12:00 AM. For more information call 563-326-5338 Saturday, October 4th -Augustana Choirs Fall Concert. All five of Augustana's Choirs will give a joint fall concert. Located at Centennial, Hall, Augustana College 3703 7th Avenue, Rock Island,

IL. Concert starts at 4PM. Free Admission. For more information call 309-794-7307 Friday, October 10th - Ghosts of Pine Creek Grist Mill. Take an evening tour of pumpkin-lit paths as you meet the not-too-spooky ghosts from history at the Ghosts of Pine Creek event on Friday, October 10, 2014, from 7-8 p.m. at the historic Pine Creek Grist Mill, 1884 Wildcat Den Road in Muscatine, Iowa. It’s an evening of family fun and learning about early history. The event is free, but reservations are required by contacting 563-299-6024 Thursday, October 30th - Fright Night in the Downtown Rock Island The Arts & Entertainment District 100 19th Street, Suite 109 Rock Island, IL. Visit participating art galleries, shops, and restaurants for spooky surprises from 5-8 p.m. Children and adults alike will enjoy trickery throughout the evening. Find treats at the different sites during a treasure hunt and see whose costume is the best at the costume contest. Storytellers will weave spine-tingling tales; pumpkin carvers will

showcase their wicked designs; and kids can join in with make-and-take activities. Each participating business will be transformed with the sights and sounds of Halloween. Free admission. For more information, contact The District at 309-788-6311

BIGS’ NIGHT OUT!

Friday, October 17, 2014, 6:30—9:00 pm SCHONE’S FRIENDSHIP FARM, Milan, IL

Food provided, bring your own drinks and lawn chair. Bring a friend! RSVP to Jaime: jkeller@bbbs-mv.org

Haunted hayride, bonfire, food LOTS OF FUN! Sponsored by:

BBBS NEXT STEPS—Kick off at Kaplan Univ.

BBBS NEXT STEPS—SAU College Fair

Country Corner Night time Corn Maze

FREE FOR ALL Davenport Library

+ Haunted House at Miss.

Valley Fairgrounds

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Augustana’s Choir Fall Concert

GHOSTS OF PINE CREEK GRIST MILL

FRIGHT NIGHT RI DISTRICT

BBBS REUNITE PICNIC

CAREER NAVIGATORS iWireless Center

FAMILIES ON! Challenge

BIGS’ NIGHT OUT 6:30—9:pm

Bowl for Kids’ Sake Macomb 9-1pm

Community Impact Night Monday, Nov. 3rd , 5—8:30 pm

Volunteers needed (Matches welcome) to greet, wait tables and bus. Or, come and eat to help raise funds! 10% of sales and tips goes to BBBS. Contact

Kayla 563-323-8006, kkiesey@bbbs-mv.org