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Week of Oct 13th
October 19 (2 events)
12:00 pm • Racial Equality Now! Rally • Moline
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October 19
The PACG Civil Rights Forum has been holding this weekly rally ever since George Floyd's murder in 2020. Led by Caryn Unsicker and Glenda Guster, the group strives to ensure that a focus on racial equality and justice remains. Join them every Saturday; signs are available for you if needed. Gather near Slumberland at the corner of 16th Street and John Deere Road.
Slumberland corner5:00 pm • MCCQC Monthly Community Meal • Davenport–
October 19
Join members of MCC of the Quad Cities for a monthly meal and company, every third Saturday of the month. Free to all! To help or donate food items, email Jennifer at jennarobb0430@yahoo.com.
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Week of Oct 20th
October 20 (1 event)
5:30 pm • 48-Hour Film Festival at Putnam • Davenport–
October 20
Enjoy films created by teams that are part of Putnam's 48-Hour Film Fest competition. The evening also features concessions, and a red carpet. Register by Oct. 3 to enter your team to create a short film of 5 minutes or less within 48 hours. With questions, reach Molly Franklin at (563) 336-7290 or Jessica Beshears at (563) 336-7295.
October 22 (1 event)
6:00 pm • QC Potluck • Rock Island–
October 22
A chance for LGBTQ+ adults to enjoy a meal and conversation.
October 23 (1 event)
6:00 pm • Nurturing Queer Joy • Davenport–
October 23
Enjoy a gourmet meal while learning about topics like gender-affirming care, being an ally, and legislative updates, from Viminda Shafer of The Project of the Quad Cities. Email meetings@thecurrentiowa.com to reserve your spot.
October 24 (3 events)
11:00 am • HIV Support Group • Moline–
October 24
For people living with HIV to gather and experience support, fellowship and connection. Lunch included.
4:30 pm • LGBT+ High School Support Group • Rock Island–
October 24
Gather for discussion, support and fun, every first and third Monday at Clock Inc., headquarters.
7:00 pm • Thursday Nights at the Putnam • Davenport–
October 24
Thursdays are special for everyone in October at the Putnam Museum and Science Center. The renovated museum is open until 8 p.m. every Thursday in October, aiming to accommodate adults, and features movie showings on Thursdays all month long. Watch for The Addams Family Oct. 3, Casper Oct. 10, Young Frankenstein Oct. 17, Nightmare on Elm Street Oct. 24, and The Nightmare Before Christmas Oct. 31.
October 26 (3 events)
12:00 pm • Racial Equality Now! Rally • Moline–
October 26
The PACG Civil Rights Forum has been holding this weekly rally ever since George Floyd's murder in 2020. Led by Caryn Unsicker and Glenda Guster, the group strives to ensure that a focus on racial equality and justice remains. Join them every Saturday; signs are available for you if needed. Gather near Slumberland at the corner of 16th Street and John Deere Road.
Slumberland corner2:00 pm • 6th Annual MCC QC Trunk or Treat • Davenport–
October 26
"Looking for a fun, family-friendly activity? Grab the kids and break out the costumes, hop in your vehicles and head to MCC QC for our 6th Annual Trunk or Treat! All the fun for the kids with way less walking for the adults. We encourage adults to break out the costumes, too! If you are interested in participating in any capacity: donating candy, decorating your trunk and handing out treats, or wandering around the parking lot in costume, please contact Meshel Moody-Ramsey at meshel_81@hotmail.com or Jennifer Robb at jennarobb0430@yahoo.com. For questions about this event or other MCC QC activities or services, please contact Rev. Rich Hendricks by calling the church at 563.324.8281 or email at richdhendricks@msn.com." -- Jenna Robb
6:00 pm • MCCQC Game Night • Davenport–
October 26
Join MCC of the Quad Cities, Iowa's only MCC church, the last Saturday of every month for a night of gaming and snacks.
Week of Oct 27th
October 30 (1 event)
5:00 pm • RNBW For Youth • Moline–
October 30
For youth ages 12 to 17 who are exploring different paths to recovery, with topics including mindfulness, harm reduction, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, trauma and coping skills. Dinner included.
October 31 (2 events)
11:00 am • HIV Support Group • Moline–
October 31
For people living with HIV to gather and experience support, fellowship and connection. Lunch included.
4:30 pm • LGBT+ High School Support Group • Rock Island–
October 31
Gather for discussion, support and fun, every first and third Monday at Clock Inc., headquarters.
November 2 (1 event)
12:00 pm • Racial Equality Now! Rally • Moline–
November 2
The PACG Civil Rights Forum has been holding this weekly rally ever since George Floyd's murder in 2020. Led by Caryn Unsicker and Glenda Guster, the group strives to ensure that a focus on racial equality and justice remains. Join them every Saturday; signs are available for you if needed. Gather near Slumberland at the corner of 16th Street and John Deere Road.
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