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Action calendar
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These events have been compiled from publicly available information on social media, newspapers, newsletters and other sources. To submit an event or a correction, email Leslie DuPree.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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NEW! Now listing meetings and fundraisers. Submissions welcome.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Thursday, April 2
Iowa cancer research presentation, 6:30 p.m. Scott Community College Urban Campus community room, 101 West 3rd St., Davenport. Dr. Mary Charlton, professor of epidemiology at the University of Iowa School of Public Health, will speak on the school’s latest findings.
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Post No Kings meeting, Food & Water Action will meet from 6-7:20 p.m. to engage supporters and keep the momentum of No Kings going! Please RSVP.
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Saturday, April 4
Community Legislative Forum, 10-11:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce office, 124 South Main St., Maquoketa. Hear from state legislators and ask questions. Sen. Mike Zimmer and Rep. Norm Mommsen will attend; Sen. Carrie Koelker and Rep. Steve Bradley have been invited.
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Sunday, April 5
Down by the Riverside Chat, bi-weekly community meet-up, 5:30-7 p.m., picnic shelter at LeClaire Park, Davenport (weather permitting). Share ideas, art, music, writing and poetry, discuss current events, politics, history and “things you don't learn in school,” organizing, volunteer opportunities, and have fun! All are welcome; family friendly. Fishing and outdoor games encouraged. Feel free to bring protest signs as well! Contact Howard at ​downbytheriversideqc@gmail.com for more info.
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Monday, April 6
CIPCO public meeting, noon- 2 p.m., Rhythm City Casino. 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport. The Scott County Board of Supervisors rejected a proposal to change zoning and allow for a “special use” to include thermal energy on farmland. Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) has filed with the Iowa Utilities Commission to build a natural gas power plant east of Maysville.
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Tuesday, April 7
Meet Paul Nolley, Democrat running for Illinois 16th Congressional District, 5-7 p.m., Geneseo Library, 805 North Chicago St.
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Indivisible QC, 6 p.m., 1152 15th Ave., East Moline, every Tuesday. (Handicapped accessible.) Visitors and new members welcome.
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Thursday, April 9
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Resistors Unite, 5:30 p.m., Grumpy‘s Saloon, 2120 East 11th St., Davenport. Group meets every second Thursday of the month. Get on their email list by contacting Lizmcd1991@gmail.com.
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Saturday, April 11
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Scott County Legislative Forum, 10 a.m.-noon, Welcome Center, Scott County Community College, 500 Belmont Road, Bettendorf. Sponsored by the American Association of University Women and Eastern Iowa Community College. Engage with local leaders, voice your concerns, and learn about the issues that matter most to our community.
The Librarians, award-winning documentary, 2 and 4 p.m., Putnam Museum and Science Center, 1717 West 12th St., Davenport. The film focuses on the librarians defending First Amendment protections. The 4 p.m. screening will be followed by a panel discussion including representatives from the ACLU, Iowa Library Association and local librarians.
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Saturday, April 18
Resistance Rally and Gathering, 1:30 p.m., Singing Bird Nature Center, 4429 15th St, Rock Island. Nefesh invites organizations to join for a day of connection, solidarity, and shared purpose. Groups may set up tables, share food, exchange experiences, and introduce people to their goals. Attendees are asked to bring donations for The Third Place clothing, hygiene items, food, and other essentials as well as toys for children.
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Thursday, April 23
Singing for Resistance, 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1620 1st Street West, Milan. Learn protest songs that can be used in actions.
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Saturday, April 25
People’s Candidate Forum with U.S. Senate candidate Zach Wahls and Congressional candidate Travis Terrell, 1:30-3 p.m., Davenport Library, 6000 Eastern Ave. Sponsored by Food & Water Action and Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement. Discussion of water, health care and education in Iowa and audience Q&A. RSVP requested.
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Tuesday, April 28
Workers Memorial Day Service, noon, USW Local 105 Union Hall, 880 Devils Glen Road, Bettendorf. This is a national observance to remember workers who have been injured or died on the job. IBEW 1375 and Davenport Arconic Leadership Team are also sponsored. Lunch will be served after the service.
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Ongoing
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Indivisible QC, 6 p.m., 1152 15th Ave., East Moline, every Tuesday. (Handicapped accessible.) Visitors and new members welcome.
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Resistors Unite, 5:30 p.m., Grumpy‘s Saloon, 2120 East 11th St., Davenport. Group meets every second Thursday of the month. Get on their email list by contacting Lizmcd1991@gmail.com.
Racial Equality / Honk for Action rally from noon-12:30 p.m. every Saturday at the Slumberland/Party City corner, John Deere Road and 16th St. Moline. (across from SouthPark Mall). Canceled only in case of severe weather. (Hosted by Progressive Action)
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