Action calendar
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, lesliemdupree@gmail.com.
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Link of the day: Parades!
Ongoing
Weekend Canvassing for Democrats with Iowa Forward. Training available for newcomers. Usual hours: 9 a.m.-noon and noon-3 p.m. Saturdays; 3-6 p.m. Sundays. See details and signup.
Monday, Aug. 31
Register voters at St. Ambrose, 518 West Locust St., Davenport, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., 1-4 p.m. or 4-7 p.m. Everyone is trained on how to talk to voters, voter registration form guidelines, and election information. Daily shifts through September.
Tuesday, Sept. 1
Pro-democracy anti-Trump rally, 4:15-5:45 p.m., corner of Utica Ridge and 53rd Street, Davenport.
Monday, Sept. 7
Salute to Labor Picnic, noon-4 p.m., 424 Carpenter Court, East Moline. Serving begins at noon, speakers at 1 p.m. Candidates from Illinois and Iowa. Tickets and details.
Thursday, Sept. 10
Discover the Power of Local Action, 6-8 p.m., Hauberg Estate Mansion, 1300 24th St., Rock Island. The Prairie Rivers Network will present its climate assessment work in the Quad Cities and how this is impacting on-the-ground projects such as the Southwest Rock Island Wetlands Land and Water Reserve, how pesticide drift monitoring is working, and how advocacy shapes policies. Appetizers provided; cash bar available. Free with RSVP.
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.
Democratic candidate listening sessions will be held on Thursdays around Scott County. Candidates are Tim Carr, Stephen Doerscher and Kevin Randle for county supervisors, Toby Paone for recorder and Samuel Samara for treasurer. All are welcome regardless of party.
Sept. 10, 5-6:45 p.m., Princeton Library, 328 River Drive, Princeton.
Sept. 17, 6-7:45 p.m., Eldridge Library, 200 North 6th Ave., Eldridge
Sept. 24, 6-8 p.m., Buffalo Community Center, 426 Clark St., Buffalo
Oct. 1, 6-8 p.m., Donahue Fire Department, 302 North Main St., Donahue
Oct. 8, 6-8 p.m., LeClaire Library, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire
Sunday, Sept. 13
PACG 14th Annual Picnic and Pie Auction, noon-3 p.m., Longview Park, 1300 17th St., Rock Island. (Large shelter at the top of the hill.) Catered barbecue meal with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Registration required; pre-event tickets discounted. Bake a pie for the pie auction and meal is free.
No Data Center Concert, 3-9:30 p.m., Clinton Iowa Riverview Bandshell. Live music, peaceful protest supporting a moratorium or putting a stop to building a 1,200 acre Hyper Scale data center. Performers include 3 on the Tree’s Pat Jones, Rock Pig’s Sparky and Robbie Acoustic-Duo, Charlie Crider Factorytown, Haze Lee Finn Super Group Extravaganza, Liz & The Bellyswirls, Jaci & The Juice, and Lynn Allen. Due to response from performers, concert times have expanded. Bring a lawn chair!
Monday, Sept. 14
Canvass for Ground Truth by Indivisible QC and Resisters Unite this evening. Email for details. Everyone who signs up may take an online "Friday Zoom Training" for new participants from 3-4 p.m. Sept. 4 or Sept 11.
Wednesday, Sept. 16
Fundraiser for Dr. Nikhil Wagle, candidate for Iowa State Senate District 47, 6-8 p.m., Crow Valley Golf Club, 4315 E 60th St., Davenport. Special guests former Gov. Tom Vilsack and Christy Vilsack. Short program at 7 p.m. Appetizers, beer and wine included.
Farm to Table fundraiser, 3-5 p.m., Clinton County Fairgrounds, 328 East 8th St., DeWitt. Sponsored by Iowa Rep. Mike Zimmer and Clinton County Democrats, with former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack. IIce cream social and homemade pie auction. RSVP.
Thursday, Sept. 17
Democratic candidate listening session, 6-7:45 p.m., Eldridge Library, 200 North 6th Ave., Eldridge.
Saturday, Sept. 19
Harmony Fest 2026, 2-8 p.m., Runners Park, 742 15th Ave., East Moline. Cultural performances, food, music, family activities and opportunities to connect with neighbors.
Thursday, Sept. 24
Democratic candidate listening session, 6-8 p.m., Buffalo Community Center, 426 Clark St., Buffalo.
Sunday, Sept. 27
Meet and Greet Dr. Nikhil Wagle, candidate for Iowa State Senate District 47. Conversation and refreshment, 1-3 p.m., Crane and Pelican, 127 South 2nd St., LeClaire.
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Rob Sand 100 Town Hall Tour, 6:30 p.m., Scott County location TBA.
Thursday, Oct. 1
Birthday Luau with Kermit Thomas, Democratic candidate for state representative in Illinois 71st District, 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Rock, 302 1st St. Coal Valley. The 71st includes parts of Galesburg, Milan and Coal Valley. Republican Dan Swanson currently holds the seat.
Democratic candidate listening session, 6-8 p.m., Donahue Fire Department, 302 North Main St., Donahue.
Thursday, Oct. 8
Democratic candidate listening session, 6-8 p.m., LeClaire Library, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Ongoing
Food & Water Watch table events: Register voters, share information about Food & Water Watch, and gather petition signatures to tell Rep. Miller-Meeks to prioritize clean water.
Indivisible QC, 6 p.m., 1152 15th Ave., East Moline, every Tuesday. (Handicapped accessible.) Visitors and new members are welcome.
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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