WVIK Community Calendar

Tuesday, May 18

Partners of Scott County Watersheds will be hosting a monthly educational forum meeting at noon at the Bettendorf Crow Creek Fire Station. Ron Abbot of Schafer Fisheries in Thomson, Illinois will talk about their organic liquid fish fertilizer. An RSVP requested from anyone who would like lunch. RSVP to Clare Kerofsky at 563-391-1403 ext. 3.

The seventh annual Spring Jazz Concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. at North Scott High School in Eldridge. For more information, call 563-285-3317.

The Black Hawk College Fashion Merchandising class will present Fashions in Bloom at 6:30 p.m. in Room 306 of Building 1 of Moline campus. For information, call 309-796-8225.

The Trinity Sleep Center will present two free community education classes during May’s National Sleep Month. On Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., A Good Night’s Sleep: Not an Impossible Dream, will share information on how to achieve a better night’s sleep. On Thursday at 6:30 p.m., Sleep Apnea: The Thief of Sleep, will shed light on sleep apnea, daytime sleepiness, snoring, and behavioral changes. There is no cost to attend either class. For location information or to register for either class, call 309-779-2000.

On Wednesday, Georges Rioux, Consul General of Canada, will speak on Canada and the U.S.: World's Largest Trade, Energy and Security Partnership at the Bettendorf Library at 7 p.m. For more information, call 563-344-4175.

The Knox College Department of Theatre and Dance presents The Serpent by Jean-Claude van Itallie, at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday in Studio Theatre in the Ford Center for the Fine Arts of Knox College in Galesburg. Seating is limited. Tickets may be reserved by calling 309-341-7472.

The Prenzie Players present Cyrano de Bergerac in their theater space at 1616 2nd Ave. in Rock Island. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

On Thursday, a Louie Bellson reception will begin at 6 p.m. at the River Music Experience in Davenport. The North Scott High School Jazz Ensemble and guest musicians will perform. For more information, call 563-326-1333.

Wednesday, May 19

At 1:00 p.m., in the Bettendorf Public Library’s Malmros Room, there will be a discussion of the 2009 All Iowa Reads book The Rope Walk by Carrie Brown led by Lea Farley. At 7:00 p.m., there will be a discussion of The Great Influenza by John Barry led by Marvis Hafner, a contagious diseases specialist from Trinity Medical Center. For information, call 563-344-4175.

An opening reception for the Bina Mapflies exhibit will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Rock Island Library. For more information, call 309-732-7323.

This week’s Davenport Fairmount St. Library’s Off-beat Independent Film is Days and Clouds. A discussion will follow the 6 p.m. screening. Call (563) 326-7832

Every Wednesday, open mic night for youths and adults runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Mojo's Cafe in River Music Experience in Davenport. For more information, call 563-326-1333, ext. 102.

The East Moline Library will host a Quilt Night beginning at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 309-755-9614.

Georges Rioux, Consul General of Canada, will speak on Canada and the U.S.: World's Largest Trade, Energy and Security Partnership at the Bettendorf Library at 7 p.m. For more information, call 563-344-4175.

The Knox College Department of Theatre and Dance presents The Serpent by Jean-Claude van Itallie, at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday in Studio Theatre in the Ford Center for the Fine Arts of Knox College in Galesburg. Seating is limited. Tickets may be reserved by calling 309-341-7472.

Today and tomorrow, the stage adaptation of Disney's Beauty and the Beast will be presented at the Adler Theatre in Davenport at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-8500.

The Prenzie Players present Cyrano de Bergerac in their theater space at 1616 2nd Ave. in Rock Island. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Thursday, May 20

The Louie Bellson headstone dedication will be held from 4:30-5 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Moline. For more information, call 563-326-1333.

The Quad City Botanical Center is interested in your thoughts, ideas, and opinions, inviting the public to a Focus Group meeting beginning at 5 p.m. at the center in Rock Island to take the first step to grow and sustain one of the Quad Cities most valuable cultural assets. To reserve a seat, call 309-794-0991.

A Louie Bellson reception will begin at 6 p.m. at the River Music Experience in Davenport. The North Scott High School Jazz Ensemble and guest musicians will perform. For more information, call 563-326-1333.

The Bettendorf Public Library’s Creation Studio series continues at 6:30 p.m. with members of the Valley Weavers & Spinners Guild teaching weaving on a variety of looms. Space is limited: register by calling 563-344-4175.

The Music Department of United Township High School will present the Spring Band Concert at 7:00 p.m. in the UTHS Auditorium. Concert Band and Symphonic Band will perform "pops" music, plus they will also have a Senior Student Recognition for the members of the Class of 2010. The public is welcome.

Aledo High School’s Night of Jazz will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Central Park Bandshell in Aledo. For more information, call 309-582-2751.

The Knox College Department of Theatre and Dance presents The Serpent by Jean-Claude van Itallie, at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday in Studio Theatre in the Ford Center for the Fine Arts of Knox College in Galesburg. Seating is limited. Tickets may be reserved by calling 309-341-7472.

The stage adaptation of Disney's Beauty and the Beast will be presented at the Adler Theatre in Davenport at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-8500.

Friday, May 21

Area genealogy conferences and HeritageQuest will be the topic at a meeting of the Genealogy Group at 1:30 p.m. at the Geneseo Library. For more information, call 309-944-6452.

An open mic coffeehouse will be held at First Lutheran Church in Rock Island beginning at 7 p.m. All donations benefit the St. Joe's Evening Meal at Rock Island Township. For more information, call 309-788-9661.

The Knox College Department of Theatre and Dance presents The Serpent by Jean-Claude van Itallie, at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday in Studio Theatre in the Ford Center for the Fine Arts of Knox College in Galesburg. Seating is limited. Tickets may be reserved by calling 309-341-7472.

The Duke Ellington Orchestra will play at 7:30 p.m. at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf. For more information, call 800-843-4753.

The Prenzie Players will present Cyrano de Bergerac at their theater space at 1616 2nd Ave. in Rock Island. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. this Sunday. There will be a post-show discussion after this Friday’s show.

On Saturday, the Midwest Writing Center will offer a memoir writing workshop beginning at 1 p.m. led by Deane Knight the author of Someday I'll Have a Bicycle. For more information, call 563-324-1410 to register.

On Saturday, Tracy Worth will present Cotton Club in a Box, performing and discussing the music of period at 3:30 p.m. at the Moline Library. Registration requested, call 309-524-2470.

On Saturday, the Galesburg Community Chorus will present A Night at the Opera at 7:30 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg. To find out more, contact Kathy Dillin at 309-342-8143.