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.
Canvassing in Illinois and Iowa and early voting
Tuesday, Oct. 6
Anti-Trump, Vote Blue sign rally, 4:15-5:45 p.m., corner of Spring Street and Kimberly Road, Davenport.
Rob Sand Debate Watch Party - Davenport, 6:30-8 p.m., RSVP for location and details. Join in a viewing of Rob Sand's first debate in the Quad Cities. He is the Democratic candidate for Iowa governor.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Solvin' Iowa's Problems: Meet and Greet with Rob Sand in Davenport, 8:30-9:15 a.m. The Democratic candidate for Iowa governor is hitting coffee shops and local spots all over the Hawkeye State to try to find common ground on the issues all Iowans care about. RSVP for location.
Thursday, Oct. 8
Stop Sexual Violence: From the Frat House to the White House, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Vander Veer Botanical Park, 215 West Central Park Ave, Davenport. Speakers and rally, then a march around the park. Wear green and bring signs.
Concert with country music star Trey Taylor, sponsored by the Nikhil Wagle for Iowa Senate campaign, 6 p.m., The Tangled Wood, 3636 Tangled Wood Drive, Bettendorf. Tickets are $50. RSVP online or directly with Steve Oaks at soaks@iowademocrats.org or at 309-201-0464.
Democratic candidate listening session, 6-8 p.m., LeClaire Library, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Friday Oct. 9
Flip Iowa District 1 Blue - Davenport, 5:15-5:45 p.m., Vander Veer Botanical Park (east of the lagoon), 215 West Central Park Ave., Davenport. The Democratic Messaging Project (DMP) is bringing a mobile billboard to Iowa District 1. The truck will be parked for about 30 minutes. Bring your candidate, GOTV, and other signs that support Iowa Democrats for a group photo.
Saturday, Oct. 10
Turek for Iowa, 6 p.m., Davenport (location with RSVP) Join hosts Bill Gluba, Kevin Gluba, Maria and Bill Bribriesco and Doug House. Meet Josh Turek and support his campaign to represent Iowa in the U,S. Senate. RSVP.
Early Vote Weekend of Action Door Knocking in Rock Island! Start at Rock Island County Democrats headquarters, 218 18th St., Rock Island. No experience necessary. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a fully charged phone. Time slots at 9 a.m.-noon, noon-3 p.m., 3-5 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Oct. 10-11, 17-18, 24-25.
Flip Iowa District 1 Blue - Muscatine, 1:15-1:45 p.m., Riverview Center, 110 Harbor Drive. Democratic Messaging Project's Mobile Billboard and truck will be parked for about 30 minutes near the Riverview Center so that it can be seen by the Pearl City Vintage Market traffic. Bring your signs that support Iowa Democrats for a group photo-op.
Sunday, Oct. 11
Davenport Canvass for Christina Bohannan, noon and 3 p.m. Sign up for details and location. Bohannan is the Democratic candidate for U.S. 1st District representative.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Rock Island NAACP Candidates Forum, 5:30 p.m., Martin Luther King Center, 630 9th St., Rock Island. Candidates from six races in Illinois have been invited.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
March to the Polls on the first day of early voting in Iowa, 10 a.m., meet at the MLK Interpretive Center, 501 Brady St., Davenport. Leaving at 10:30 to go and vote at St. Anthony's Church, 417 North Main St. (St. Anthony's is open for voting from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.) Sponsored by LULAC and Indivisible QC. (See list of early voting locations.)
Absentee ballots become available today for mail and in-person voting in Iowa. Download the absentee ballot request form here. (Scott County Auditor)
Thursday, Oct. 15
Frick’s with Andrew Fitzgerald, 6-8 p.m., Frick’s Tap, 1402 West 3rd St, Davenport. Fitzgerald is the Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 98, which covers southwest Davenport and Buffalo in Scott County. Snacks and bites, cash bar, soda provided.
Meet Dr. Keith Soko, candidate for Iowa House 93, from 6-7 p.m., 2950 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf (Gilbert Room). Light refreshments. District 93. Includes parts of Bettendorf and LeClaire, Pleasant Valley, Riverdale and Panorama Park.
Saturday, Oct. 17
NO KINGS - VOTE EARLY, noon-2 p.m. Vander Veer Park, 223 West Central Park Ave., Davenport. Meet by the Stone Fountain to show your support for early voting. Details to come.
No Kings, Get Out the Vote protest, noon-1:30 p.m., corner of South State Street and South Oakwood Avenue, Geneseo
Sunday, Oct. 18
Meet Lt. Gov. candidate Dave Muhlbauer and a full slate of Scott County candidates, 4-6 p.m. Modern Woodmen Park, Davenport. Bring hygiene products to donate to St. Anthony’s, and bring a friend.
Monday, Oct. 19
Nonviolence and De-escalation Training, 6 p.m., Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities, 2930 West Locust St., Davenport. Sponsored by Pax Christi, One Human Family QCA, and Metropolitan Community Churches. Available remotely from Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities Facebook page livestreaming.
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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