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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 CureŽ

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.


 



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