Bags for the Brave Tournament - Dixon
2019-09-21 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Dixon Riverfront
Event Presented by Trinity Cares to Benefit Honor Flights for Local Veterans! Stop by to support a great cause. This event is in conjunction with DCCMS Blues, Brews, & BBQ.

Thomson Depot Days - Outhouse Races
2019-09-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Thomson Depot Days, Thomson, IL
Come celebrate Thomson Depot Days with the Outhouse Races!
Sign up is available until 11am that day.

Paint the Town
2019-09-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Morrison, IL
For one Saturday, each September, Morrison’s downtown is transformed into an outdoor canvas for hundreds of amateur artists of all ages who gather to Paint the Town. The Children’s Art Preservation Association created this unique family art event as a way for the community to participate in the arts together, as families and individuals. The focus of the event is the painting of five- foot squares on and around Morrison’s Main Street. The number of squares painted has grown steadily since the event’s debut in 1994, when 250 squares were painted, to more than 1,800 squares by more than 2,000 children, families and individuals during Paint the Town 2013. More than 6,000 attend the event annually to enjoy the painting, variety of entertainment, and great food. To celebrate its 25th season, the 2019 event will offer 2,000 squares for painting; each a frame and canvas ready to receive the original work of these artists. https://www.facebook.com/paintthetownmorrison/

Coal Valley Parade - Remember When
2019-09-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Coal Valley, IL, 1700 1st St, Coal Valley, IL, 61240
Join in on some fun with Coal Valley Days for their annual Parade!

American Legion Post 296 Veteran Open House
2019-09-21 15:00 - 17:00 | American Legion 296 Sterling, IL
Post 296 announces a veteran open house scheduled on September 21st from 3pm-5pm. “This is a great opportunity for local veterans and their families to learn about benefits available to them as well as what the American Legion has to offer, “ remarked Post 296 Commander, Jim Gordon. A variety of information will be available about American Legion Post 296, American Legion Auxiliary Unit #296, American Legion S.A.L. Detachment #296, Whiteside County Veterans Assistance, Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, Post 296 Chaplain, VA Loans, Whiteside County Honor Flight and Disable Veterans F350 Benefits. Activities are available to occupy children as well.
Find Post 296 on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter. Inquiries can be directed to sterling.legion@comcast.net or 815-625-1212

Bo's Bait and Tackle Youth Fishing Extravaganza
2019-09-28 08:00 - 11:00 | Rock Falls Lower Dam

Morrison Lions Club Recycle Day
2019-09-28 08:00 - 12:00 | Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W Winfield St, Morrison, IL, 61270

Morrison Community Recycling Day
2019-09-28 09:00 - 13:00 | Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W Winfield St, Morrison, IL, 61270
Join the Morrison Lions Club for the Community Recycling Day. Event is open to only Morrrison community members!
https://files.constantcontact.com/bf2dbccb401/95dfbe8e-c600-4504-88bd-543bce524360.pdf#page=1

Renew Moline 30th Anniversayr Luncheon
2019-10-03 11:30 - 18:30 | Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center, 101 18th St, Moline, Illinois, 61265
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/renew-moline-30th-anniversary-luncheon-and-downtown-experience-tickets-62674873233

Family Resources Rise Up Luncheon
2019-10-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State St, Bettendorf, Iowa, 52722
http://www.famres.org/calendar/events/rising-up

Savanna Historical Society- Masquerade & Mystery Gala
2019-10-04 17:30 - 20:30 | Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, 406 Main St, Savanna, IL, 61074, United States
https://www.facebook.com/events/2851220684948694/

United Way of Whiteside County Annual Chili Cook-off
2019-10-05 11:00 - 14:30 | YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 1st Ave, Sterling, IL, 61081

Hops on the Rock
2019-10-12 14:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Sterling
Tickets here: https://www.sterlingmainstreet.org/events-activities/hops-on-the-rock/

Morrison Sportsman Club Shoot Out
2019-10-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Morrison Sportsmans Club, 8420 Garden Plain Rd., Morrison, Illinois, 61270
https://morrisonsportsmensclub.org/

Breakfast Before Business - United Way of Whiteside County
2019-10-18 07:30 - 08:30 | Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Rd, Sterling, Illinois, 61081
Come and join us for our Breakfast Before Business for FREE food, networking, getting an update about our Campaign, meet our agencies, meet board and cabinet members. Partnering with Sauk Valley Area Chamber and sponsored by Sauk Valley Area Bank.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2464454930310357/

Arrowhead Auto Auction
2019-10-19 08:30 - 13:00 | Arrowhead Youth and Family Services, 12200 104th St, Coal Valley, IL, 61240
Our annual auto auction helps raise money, and gives our students hands-on experience in our on-site auto shop. Learn more about donating a car, truck, van, or motorcycle to Arrowhead.
https://www.facebook.com/events/690957118078989/

Prophetstown Fire Dept Fundraiser Vender Show and Quarter Auction
2019-10-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Prophetstown Fire Department, 102 West 2nd Street, Prophetstown, IL, 61277
Join us for a Fall vendor show/ quarter auction to help raise funds for the prophetstown fire department. We will have food to buy and prizes to bid on along with 21 vendors to start your holiday shopping off right.
Paddles will be on sale 1 for $5 or 3 for $10
Burgers, chips and a drink for $5
(All proceeds donated to the department)
BRING YOUR QUARTERS ALONG & enjoy the FUN!! Auction will begin at 12:00pm
We are ALL FULL!!!!!!!! This is going to be a great event!
https://www.facebook.com/events/470011790246399/

Coffee and Conversation with Senator Anderson in Moline
2019-10-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Moline Public Library, 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL, 61265, United States
State Senator Neil Anderson and State Representative Tony McCombie will be hosting an upcoming Coffee & Conversation event in Moline.

Coffee and Conversation is an informal forum where constituents can talk to their elected officials about topics important to them, ask questions, and receive updates on legislation, projects, and issues.
Sen. Anderson and Rep. McCombie encourage individuals to stop in when they can, grab a cup of coffee, and have a conversation.
Coffee and refreshments will be provided at the event, which is free and open to the public. No RSVP is required.

Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce Uptown Trick or Treat
2019-10-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, 601 W 10th St, Rock Falls, Illinois, 61071

Representative McCombie's Citizenship Seminar
2019-10-26 10:00 - 15:00 | YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 1st Ave, Sterling, IL, 61081
If you or someone you know is a legal permanent resident interested in taking the major step of becoming a citizen of the United States, State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) is hosting a workshop to help with the application process. The workshop is being held with the help of the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights and its partners. Volunteers will be on hand to help assist applicants in completing the necessary forms and documents.
“Navigating the citizenship process can be difficult. We want to help people understand the steps and work with those that want to come to our area for a better life for themselves, their families and generations to come,” Rep. McCombie said. “Our country is a nation of immigrants. I appreciate our partner organizations who have the hands-on expertise to assist my constituents with this opportunity.”
Partner Organizations include the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights, Esperanza Legal Assistance Center, and the YWCA of Sauk Valley.
The workshop will be held at the YWCA of Sauk Valley on Saturday, October 26th beginning at 10:00 a.m. and running until everyone has been helped. To be eligible for citizenship you must be a legal permanent resident of the United States for at least 5 years, or if married to a U.S. citizen, for 3 years. Applicants are advised to bring the required documents with them to the workshop. These items are listed at Representative McCombie’s website or on the enclosed flier.
What: Free Citizenship Workshop and Application Assistance
Where: YWCA of Sauk Valley, 412 1st Ave., Sterling, IL 61801
When: Saturday, October 26 at 10:00am

Boo at the Zoo
2019-10-26 10:00 - 2019-10-27 15:00 | Niabi Zoo, 13010 Niabi Zoo Road, Coal Valley, IL, 61240
Celebrate Halloween at our “merry not scary” Boo at the Zoo events on Oct. 26 and 27. Trick-or-treat stations, decorated trails and Zookeeper Chats will make this fall weekend at #Niabi perfect for the young and young at heart. Don’t forget your costume!
The cost of Boo at the Zoo activities is included with the price of your admission ticket. Members, your admission is free daily.

Morrison Halloween Parade and Costume Contest
2019-10-26 12:30 - 15:30 | Community State Bank, 220 E Main St, Morrison, IL, 61270
Pre-register at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/morrison-chamber-of-commerce-and-cottonwood-4-h-club-8443013261 by October 25th.
12:30 p.m. – Line-up begins in the drive through of Community State Bank, 220 East Main Street. Treat Bags will be provided for the first 200 kids!
1:15 p.m. – Participants wishing to have their costumes judged as part of the costume contest need to be lined up by this time.
1:30 p.m. – Parade begins and proceeds down Main Street to the Post Office.
2-3:30 p.m. – Prizes will be handed out for Most Original, Cutest, Scariest/Funniest and Group Costumes. **Trophies and prizes sponsored by Farmers National Bank.
In case of rain, event will be moved to the Morrison Junior High School.
Sponsored by Cottonwood 4-H and the Morrison Chamber of Commerce

Savanna Spook Walk: The 80s Slashback
2019-10-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Old Mill Park, 9621 US Highway 52, Savanna, IL, 61074
We are throwing it back to 80s classics for the Spook Walk this year!
Tickets will remain just $3 this year!
6-7 PM will still be light and more family friendly (or just for those easily scared). After 7 is when the real scares begin!

Savanna Trick or Treat and Parade
2019-10-27 15:00 - 18:00 | Savanna, IL, Corner of Main and Division

Chili Cook Off
2019-11-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Savanna Moose Lodge, 125 Main St, Savanna, IL, 61074
Chili Cookoff

Taste of Italy Dinner
2019-11-02 17:00 - 19:30 | Antl Hall, 318 Chicago Avenue, Savanna, Illinois, 61074

Epilespsy Foundation Bingo & Boogie
2019-11-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Viking Club of Moline, 1450 41st Street, Moline, IL, 61265
GLOW BINGO & BOOGIE IS COMING!
PUT ON YOUR NEON and join us Saturday November 2nd starting at 6 p.m. for our second annual event for Epilepsy Awareness Month! GLOW BINGO & BOOGIE! Doors open at 5:00!
Viking Club of Moline
1450 41st Street
Moline, IL 61265
We will be having a family friendly event that includes 10 rounds of bingo, fundraising auction & raffle, and a dance, so let’s get our Boogie on!
GLOW Bingo – 6-8 p.m. – Your chance to play BINGO and win. Each round will have one adult and one child winner! Join us for BINGO for $10 per person and get into the Boogie for FREE! GLOW bingo supplies available for purchase too!
Auction & Raffle – 8-9 p.m. – Join us for your chance to win some great items!
GLOW Boogie – 9-11 p.m -.Dance the night away with DT our guest DJ! $5 entry fee for those that don’t register for BINGO.
Food will be available for purchase! No outside food or drinks please!
ONLY 200 TICKETS AVAILABLE, get yours here!!! Pre-sale ticket purchases prior to 10/26 will be entered to win a SPECIAL PRIZE. Drawing to take place at the event, winner must be present to win!
RAFFLE & AUCTION ITEMS ALSO NEEDED! Can you or do you know someone who can donate a raffle or auction item? Please click here to contact the office if you can help with an item!

Coffee and Conversation with Senator Anderson in Sterling
2019-11-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Candlelight Inn, 2907 North Locust Street, Sterling, IL, 61081, United States
State Senator Neil Anderson and State Representative Tony McCombie will be hosting an upcoming Coffee & Conversation event in Sterling.

Coffee and Conversation is an informal forum where constituents can talk to their elected officials about topics important to them, ask questions, and receive updates on legislation, projects, and issues.
Sen. Anderson and Rep. McCombie encourage individuals to stop in when they can, grab a cup of coffee, and have a conversation.
Coffee and refreshments will be provided at the event, which is free and open to the public. No RSVP is required.

Rock River Hospice & Home Festival of Trees
2019-11-19 08:00 - 2019-11-24 17:00 | Northland Mall, 2900 E Lincolnway, Sterling, IL, 61081, United States
The 30th Rock River Hospice & Home Festival of Trees, sponsored by CGH Medical Center, Sterling Commercial Roofing, and Breck & Sheri Loos, features decorated trees and holiday items, the Country Store, with holiday decor, crafts and baked goods, Table Settings, Entertainment, Silent Auction Items and more. The Festival of Trees will be held at Northland Mall in Sterling, IL, Nov. 19-24. The Country Store will be opening on Saturday, Nov. 16 and is open until the end of the Festival on Sunday, Nov. 24. For more information or to find out how you can participate, call (815) 625-3858 or visit www.hospicerockriver.org.
* Rock River Hospice & Home is a United Way partner agency

Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce Hometown Holidays Christmas Walk
2019-11-22 17:30 - 20:30 | Rock Falls Downtown
Neighbors and friends, families and loved ones, the Hometown Holidays Christmas Walk has been a Rock falls tradition for over thirty years!! Join us for a night of fun and make Rock Falls your “home” for the holidays during the Hometown Holidays Christmas Walk!
5:30pm – – The Love Lights Ceremony kicks off the festivities. Candlelight fills the night with hope during this special as the names of loved ones who are no longer with us are read aloud. Register your loved one for $5 through 11/16 at the Rock Falls Library. Registrations available in October.
6-8pm – – The Uptown Christmas Walk celebrates thirty years of hometown holidays spirit. Over 75 businesses and organizations transform our community into a Christmas wonderland with activities and magical memories for all ages.
–Santa gives-away $1,000 in cash prizes
(Free entries! at specified locations.)
–Horse drawn wagons rides
–Visit with Santa and Mrs Claus
–Meet Santa’s (real, live!) reindeer
–Hot, fresh apple cider donuts
–Elsa, Anna, & Olaf welcome children to their Frozen Wonderland for photos, games, and more.
–Candlelit luminaries light the streets
–Unique performances by talented local groups
–Christmas themed photo booth
–>PLUS, most activities and treats are free!
https://www.facebook.com/events/599253940511636/
