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Rock Island, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Rock Island! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What’s planned for Second Saturdays in downtown Rock Island this weekend?
- Want to see Rock Island’s mayor in a dunk tank Sunday?
- Rock Island residents can still enter for free fair concert tickets
Also on today's calendar: Magic with Mikayla Oz and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
- Saturday: An afternoon t-shower; humid, temps: high: 84, low: 59.
- Sunday: Clouds breaking and breezy, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Second Saturdays Returns to Downtown Rock Island Starting June 13 (rcreader.com) — Downtown Rock Island is rolling out its Second Saturdays series starting June 13, with free, family-friendly activities tied to the QC Farmers Market. From yoga in Arts Alley and live music on Green Lawn to shop specials, a new bagel shop soft opening, and library and preservation pop-ups, residents can explore a packed schedule running monthly through October. 
2. YWCA Quad Cities hosting Summer Block Jam (ourquadcities.com) — Rock Island families are invited to the free YWCA Quad Cities Summer Block Jam on Sunday, June 14, from 1–4 p.m. on 17th Street. Kids and adults can enjoy food, games, a bounce house, petting zoo, giveaways, and a dunk tank starring Rock Island Mayor Ashley Harris, YWCA staff, and local educators, plus car seat checks from the county education office.
3. Official rules for Mississippi Valley Fair Concert Ticket Giveaway (wqad.com) — Rock Island residents are eligible to enter WQAD’s Mississippi Valley Fair concert ticket giveaway, which runs online through June 21. Teens and adults from Rock Island County can submit one free entry for a chance to win two one-day concert tickets, with winners drawn weekly and prizes claimed at WQAD’s Moline office.
4. Brian Laufenberg Joins Moline Regional Community Foundation Board (rcreader.com) — Rock Island residents are part of the region served by the Moline Regional Community Foundation, which has just added longtime Quad Cities financial leader Brian Laufenberg to its board. His experience leading IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union and serving on local nonprofits may help direct more philanthropic dollars and scholarships into Rock Island County communities.
📸 Around Rock Island
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Upcoming Events in
Rock Island
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Baseball: Davenport West vs Durant (Varsity)
West High School Durant High School Baseball Field
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Free Summer Meal Program
Children's Village West Davenport, IA 52804 -
Baseball: Clinton vs Davenport West (Varsity)
West High School Dav. West BB/SB Complex
5:00 pm -
Softball: Assumption vs Davenport West (Varsity)
West High School Dav. West BB/SB Complex
5:00 pm -
Baseball: Davenport West vs Clinton (Sophomore)
West High School Durgin Baseball and Softball Complex
5:00 pm -
Baseball: Clinton vs Davenport West (Varsity)
West High School Dav. West BB/SB Complex
7:00 pm -
Library Board of Trustees →
City of Rock Island -
5:00 pm -
Park Board Meeting
City of Rock Island Parks and Recreation Rock Island Fitness & Activity Center - 4303 24th Street Rock Isl
5:30 pm -
Magic with Mikayla Oz →
Rock Island Library Watts-Midtown Branch, 2715 30th St, Rock Island
10:30 am
Friday June 12
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Thursday June 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Stories in the Gardens
Moline Public Library 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL, 61265, US
10:00 am -
Baseball: Davenport West vs Durant (Junior Varsity)
West High School Durant High School Baseball Field
5:00 pm -
Teen Pickleball Tournament →
City of Moline Parks and Recreation Riverside Park Pickleball Courts - 3300 5th Avenue Moline IL 6126
5:00 pm -
Fiddler on the Roof →
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave, Rock Island
5:45 pm
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- IMEG posted a job opening for Accounting Associate in Rock Island. Apply here.
- Rock Island Auction Company posted a job opening for Warehouse Production Associate in Rock Island. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rock Island here.
Ok Rock Island! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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