WVIK Community Calendar

Wednesday, September 21

The afternoon Contemporary Books Discussion Group will discuss Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon by Jorge Amado at 1 p.m. at the Bettendorf Library. For more information, call 563-344-4179.

The Galesburg Regional Economic Development Association will host a Public Forum at 4 p.m. at the Galesburg Public Library to preview their new and improved website. Gary Tomlin will speak on opportunities that specialty crop production offers our region. The event is open to the public.  For more information, call 309-343-1194.

Former Iranian hostage Kathryn Koob will present the keynote speech at the United Nations International Day of Peace celebration at The Canticle, home of the Sisters of St. Francis in Clinton.  Kathryn Koob’s address will begin at 7 p.m. in the chapel.  For more information, call Sisters of St. Francis at 563-242-7611.

The annual Preview Night for the Pride of Rock Island Marching Band will begin at 7 p.m. at the Rock Island High School stadium. Junior high band students also will perform. For more information, call 309-793-5950.

Wednesday thru Friday, United Township High School will present the comedy The Miser by Moliere at 7 p.m.  For more information, call 309-752-1633.

The documentary Freedom will be shown at the i wireless Center in Moline at 7 p.m.  The filmmakers will lead a panel discussion following the screening.

The Curtainbox Theatre Company will present the drama Time Stands Still by Donald Margulies at the Village Theatre in Davenport at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 563-322-850.

On Saturday, Ballet Quad Cities will present Carmen at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Adler Theatre in Davenport. For tickets or more information, call 563-326-8500.

Thru September 24, Circa ’21 in Rock Island will present the comedy Nana's Naughty Knickers. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.