Update Rock Island is a segment at city council meetings given by Mayor Mike Thoms focusing on news in Rock Island. The video segment from the meeting is available on YouTube.
Winners of the annual Holiday Lights Contest
The City’s Beautification Commission has selected the winners of the 38th Annual Holiday Lighting Contest. The contest is intended to recognize Rock Island residents and businesses who craft seasonal displays that people enjoy throughout the holidays.
Residential category winners:
1st Place: 3401 26th Avenue
2nd Place: 3501 30th Street
3rd Place: 2337 24th 1/2 Street
Commercial category winners:
1st Place: Longview Park Conservatory (Friends of Long View Park), 1300 17th St.
2nd Place: Hauberg Estate (Friends of Hauberg Civic Center), 1300 24th St.
3rd Place: Lundgren Family Chiropractic, 2965 13th Ave.
Bring your little one to the Sweetheart Dance
Rock Island Parks and Recreation is holding the annual Sweetheart Dance on Friday, February 9th from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at RIFAC – the Rock Island Fitness and Activity Center. Come dance the night away with your kids to fun music, take photos in the photo booth, enjoy some snacks and do crafts. Register at www.rigov.org/ePark or call 309-732-7275.