In 2010, Pepsi is giving millions of dollars to fund good ideas, big and small, that make the world a better place. What’s a good idea? Who gets a Refresh Grant? You decide. Locally The Sparkles Cheer Squad and the Quad City Animal Welfare Center have been awarded grants. Submit your good idea here. Vote for these local Good Ideas: Family Enrichment Center of Davenport, Inc. Erika Kate Foundation Thank Veterans in Henry Co, IL Event Seed-to-Table program for Iowa Schools Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary Benefit for Gordie Traub When: Saturday, August 7, 2010 from noon-6pm Where: East Moline American Legion Where: 829 16th Avenue, East Moline, IL Gordie is a husband, father, grandfather, singer, musician and also a victim of cancer. Please help Gordie and his family as he fights the physical and financial hardships of a cancer patient. Country music, raffles, 50/50's and more. Questions? Please call: Tom 563-579-4790 Joe 563-650-1684 Dance & Auction Fundraiser When: Saturday, August 7, 2010 Where: Moose Lodge Where: 1936 Lincoln Way - Clinton, IA Fundraiser for Relay for Life team LOL - Lifetime of Love. Fundraiser Dance and auction $3 or 2 for $5 Live music from Scott Manon & Country Eagles. Event goes from 8pm - midnight. Questions? Please call Barb 563-212-0530 For tickets call 563-244-5642 3rd Annual Benefit Run For The Fisher House When: Sunday, August 8, 2010 Where: Bartonville VFW Where: Bartonville, IL $20 minimum per person. Includes entry to Bartonville, IL VFW grounds and meal ticket Event will begin at locations listed below and end at the Bartonville VFW in Bartonville, IL Silvis, IL - Wal-Mart Super Center (1601 18th Street) Registration from 10-10:45am. Ride brief at 10:45am and kickstands up at 11am. Bartonville, IL - VFW (4518 Lafayette) Registration from 10-10:45am. Ride brief at 10:45am and kickstands up at 11am. Batavia, IL - VFW (6455. River St) Registration from 10-10:45am. Ride brief and out NLT 11am Runs will end at Bartonville, Illinois VFW for music, raffles, eats, drinks, vendors and meet and mingle with your fellow riders. Drinks will be sold by the Bartonville VFW. Ride will take place RAIN or SHINE Grilling For Charity To Benefit MDA When: Friday, August 13, 2010 Where: Gateway State Bank - westside location Where: 2600 Lincolnway, Clinton, IA Please join Gateway State Bank from 11am to 1:30pm for a charity cookout to benefit MDA. A cash donation of your choice will be collected and given to this great cause. We’ll be serving burgers, hot dogs, chips, cookie, and bottled water. 3rd Annual QC Ride for the Cure® When: Sunday, August 22, 2010 Where: Pizza Express Where: 3408 State Street, Bettendorf, IA FUN RUN with multiple stops - You can pick your own route Lady Di’s – ParkView, IA Don’s Pub – Donahue, IA Lampliter Inn – Walcott, IA Parkside – Moline, IL Mulligan’s – Coal Valley, IL Jammerz Roadhouse – Joslin, IL On-site registration 10:30am - 12:30pm at Pizza Express Last bike in 5pm - Pizza Express Pizza buffet $5.00 donated by Pizza Express Silent auction, 50/50 drawing and raffle Special guest appearance by former UFC Heavy Weight Champion Tim Sylvia Inclement weather? No problem! Drive your car, we still need to raise money!!! WEAR PINK TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!!!!!! Register online now at www.qcrideforthecure.org Benefitting the Quad Cities Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure 2nd Annual Old Fashioned Family Fun Day When: Saturday, August 28, 2010 Where: Cordova 3M Barn on Route 84 Where: 2 miles north of the Cordova Drag Strip Ann’s Helping Hands Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that is devoted to helping those in need. School Supplies, Easter Baskets, Thanksgiving Baskets of food, Christmas Baskets of warm clothing and toys are given away to families in the Riverdale School District of Upper Rock Island County. The organization is funded by public donations. We are holding our annual fundraiser on August 28th. $5 per person and only $20 per family. Meal is included in the price and all children's games are free. Lots of games and prizes! Returning this year, the ever popular DUNK TANK!!! On the menu, BBQ sandwiches, hot dogs, corn on the cob, great home made desserts, and chips. Meal is included with the entry price. Lots of games for children of all ages, That means parents as well. 3-legged races, water ballon toss, Tug-o-War, face paiting, horseshoes, limbo contest, bouncers for the kids, volleyball, BINGO and live music! Bring your gloves for the softball game. Enter the best pie contest, $5 entry for your chance at 1st, 2nd or 3rd prize. Come join us for a good old time. Bring your lawn chairs and spend the day! No coolers please. Questions? Call: Anne 309-314-5226 Elaine 309-631-3824 Light the Night Walk for Leukemia & Lymphoma When: Friday, September 24, 2010 Where: Modern Woodmen Park Where: 209 S Gaines St., Davenport, IA Walk distance: 1.5 miles Check-in: 5:30 PM Opening ceremony: 7:00 PM Walk start time: 7:30 PM The Colby family is walking to raise money for Leukemia & Lymphona research. Find out how to join their team here and walk with them or to make a donation.