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Contact Us!
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Send us an email to parkrecmail@rigov.org.
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Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009
Time: 5 pm to 9 pm
Come to the District the Thursday night before Halloween for a spooktacular night of fun! There will be a children’s costume contest, entertainment, trick-or-treating, and a treasure hunt through downtown businesses. This event is free to the public and is organized by RI Parks & Recreation Dept, the District, the RI Library, and RICAP.
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How to Look 10 Years Younger
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Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009
Time: 11 am to 2 pm
Location: Hauberg Civic Center
Learn make-up tricks, facial exercises and how to choose the best hair style to give you a more youthful appearance. Actual “before and after” models will provide the proof, as you enjoy a fashion show featuring figure-flattering tips. Fancy box lunch included. Enter to win an all-over make-over! Call 732-7275 to reserve your space.
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Bougainvillea Tropical Display
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Come to Longview Park Conservatory the month of November and enjoy this tropical display featuring loads of color. Hours are 9am to 3pm Mon-Fri, and 12pm to 3pm on weekends. The display is free and open to the public. Please call the Longview Park Greenhouse at 732-7261 for details.
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Winter in Bloom Children's Day
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Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Location: Hauberg Civic Center
Children of all ages will enjoy a special day just for them, with gingerbread house making, story time, piano sing-along, special surprise craft project, learning a holiday song in sign language, yummy treats and photos with Santa Claus! All of this for just $15 per child, pre-registered. Call 732-7275 to register.
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Date: Sunday, December 6, 2009
Time: 1 pm to 5 pm.
Location: Hauberg Civic Center
Something magical happens during the holiday season at the Hauberg Civic Center! This beautiful mansion comes alive with color and music. Held the first Sunday in December from 1 to 5 p.m. Each room will be decorated by a local community organization and the RI Parks Dept, including our famous poinsettia tree, plus refreshments. There will be children’s activities, horse carriage rides, and a possible visit from Santa! For more information, tour times, or to book a group tour call (309) 732-2132.
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Community Garage Sale - Spring Sale
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Location: Upper Longview Park
Held every Spring and Fall at Upper Longview Park (18th Ave & 17th St). Come spend the day shopping for knick-knacks, clothes, furniture, toys, food, and more… Interested in getting rid of that “stuff” you no longer need? Call (309) 732-7275 to reserve your space!
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Location: Lincoln Park
Held every spring, usually the Saturday prior to Easter weekend. Bring your bags and baskets to Lincoln Park, 11th Ave & 38th St, where there will be many colorful eggs hidden throughout the hunt areas. Some will contain special prizes! There may even be a surprise visit from a very popular Bunny! This event is free and festivities begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. SHARP! Don’t be late as eggs are only available for a short time!
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Held on the 4th of July, this annual event has been going on for over 20 years at Sunset Park! Start off the day with the Recycled Float Race and watch participants race their floats made out of recyclable material around Lake Potter. Will they sink or float? Races begin at 9 a.m.
After the races we celebrate Independence Day with some traditional family fun from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Come to the Children’s Fun Zone located under the large picnic shelter for inflatables, live entertainment, crafts, food, and fun games including our annual water balloon fight! Everything is FREE, all we need is you! Contact the RI Park Board at 309-732-7275 for more information.
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Location: Hasselroth Park
Calling all dogs! Bring your family to Hasselroth Dog Park for a day of fun for all. Agility demo, canine first aid, and vendors with products and services for every dog, and you’ll want to meet our special guests from the Rock Island Police Department K-9 Unit. Prizes awarded in the talent show, dog disc competition, and fashion show. To register for any of the three contests, call 732-7275 or visit epark.
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Starlight Revue Concert
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The Rock Island Park Board has been offering free live music under the stars in beautiful Lincoln Park for over 50 years! Held every Tuesday for 10 weeks beginning the first Tuesday in June. The genre of music presented ranges from Jazz, Latino, Blues, New Orleans Street Music, Big Band, Barbershop, to classical Rock and Roll. Food concessions and an Ice Cream Social will be available at 6pm, and concerts begin at 7pm. In the event of rain, concerts will be rescheduled to Thursday of the same week.
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Community Garage Sale - Fall Sale
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Location: Upper Longview Park
Held every Spring and Fall at Upper Longview Park (18th Ave & 17th St). Come spend the day shopping for knick-knacks, clothes, furniture, toys, food, and more… Interested in getting rid of that “stuff” you no longer need? Call (309) 732-7275 to reserve your space!
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Location: Quad City Botanical Center
This annual event takes place every spring and fall. Surplus plants from the Longview Park Greenhouse, Horticulture Club members, and the public will be sold. The sale is co-sponsored by the RI Parks & Recreation Dept, the RI Horticulture Club, and the QC Botanical Center. Proceeds from the sale will benefit city beautification projects.
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Check back here regularly, as we are always adding new events you can become involved in!!
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