August 2016 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley

COACHES CORNER
VOLUME 8, ISSUE 8
AUGUST,2016
HELP YOUR LITTLE ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN SCHOOL!
With school starting back up this fall, many Bigs are wondering how
they can be more supportive of their Little’s academic performance (without
becoming a tutor). Know that the mentor’s main role in supporting academic
success is to build a supportive, friendly relationship with the Little. A mentor
should focus on the needs and feelings of the child in contrast to what
someone thinks needs to be “fixed”.
Get them involved in decision-making about the activities you do while
you are together. Make sure the activity you work on is youth-driven and
positive. Relationship building should come first. Get to know your Little
without “prying”, by simply engaging them in conversation and getting them
involved in an activity.
Be consistent. Consistency will show your Little that you care about
them. Remember, you are friends! In time they will grow to trust you and
care about you, too. They need to know they can count on you for your
support. Tell them about the potential you see in them.
Make learning fun. Do this by helping your Little connect what
they are learning in school to the real world. Example: while playing a
game or reading a book, if a spelling word comes up bring that to their
attention. If they are learning about multiplication, see if you can
provide an example.
Lead by example. If you are positive they will be positive.
Going back to school is sometimes hard for a Little. Summer was fun
and getting back into the swing of school and rules may be a difficult
adjustment. If we show enthusiasm it may just set the spark your
Little needs to succeed.
Support the school. BBBS works very closely with our participating
schools. Working with teachers, counselors and principals to help a child
succeed is what Big Brothers Big Sisters is all about. Find out from their teacher
what the class is learning about, then find ways to support that when you meet
with your Little.
Be you—be a friend. Most important...just be you. Be a good friend to
your Little and establish a strong bond and mutual enjoyment of your time
together. Have fun!
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HELP YOUR LITTLE ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN SCHOOL
CAREER NAVIGATORS AUGUST—LUJACK LUXURY MOTORS
KICKING OFF THE SCHOOL YEAR RIGHT—COMPASS PARTY
SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED
RAVE ABOUT YOUR LITTLE: BRIANNE
DEAR MATCH COACH—BACK TO SCHOOL WITH MY LITTLE
AUGUST MATCH ACTIVITIES
2016 GOLF OUTING A BIG SUCCESS!
BIRDIES FOR CHARITY
HEALTHY KIDS—SUN SAFETY
MONEY-WISE KIDS—STICK TO YOUR BUDGET!
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CRAFT ACTIVITIES FOR AUGUST
MACOMB—BIG SUMMER!
WHITESIDE CO. UPDATE FOR AUGUST
MATCH ANNIVERSARIES FOR AUGUST
SOAR! BIG IMPACT DINNER AND AWARDS—SEPT. 13
BIG IDEA WORKSHOP—MULTI-GENERATIONAL WORKPLACE
BBBS ANNUAL PICNIC—SEPT. 24—SAVE THE DATE
100 DAYS / 100 BIGS UPDATE
AUG 20—NECKER’S DIAMOND DASH—BENEFITS BBBS
T-SHIRTS / MERCHANDISE
QC AREA COMMUNITY CALENDAR—AUGUST
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Kicking off the School Year
RIGHT!
Tues., Aug. 16, 6:30-8 pm
Junge Park, Davenport
(Middle and High School Matches)
Join us for a fun game of kickball and receive 5
tips Littles can implement to make sure their
new school year is a great one! We’ll have
treats and fun prizes for Littles!
Contact Kathryn Allred at 563 323
8006 or kallred@bbbs-mv.org for
more information.
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BBBS will be collecting school supplies for local
students. If you have any extra supplies, feel free to
bring them to our Davenport office. The Big who
donates/collects the most supplies will win a BBBS
shirt for their match! Drop off all supplies at the Big
Brothers Big Sisters office, 130 W. 5th Street,
Davenport.
Supplies Needed:
Composition notebooks
Loose leaf paper
Pocket folders
Spiral notebooks
Crayons
Colored pencils
Pencils
Pens
Washable markers
Watercolor paints
Backpacks
Erasers
Glue sticks
Pencil boxes
Rulers
For more information on how you can help
call, Angela Mendoza at 563-323-8006.
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RAVE ABOUT YOUR LITTLE: BRIANNE
Brianne is a 4th grader in Mercer County. Brianne and her Big, Julie
Losey, have been matched for almost a year and a half. This past
March, matches were given the opportunity to play Bingo with
residents at Riverview Manor in Bettendorf. After this experience,
Brianne and Julie were inspired to continue their work with
others. Brianne chose to read to preschoolers at Head Start in
Aledo. This provided her the opportunity to give back to
children just like Julie gives back to her. She read aloud
The Very Hungry Caterpillar to a group of very excited Head
Start students. Brianne enjoyed both experiences and loves
helping others.
Way to go Brianne, keep up the great work!
DEAR MATCH COACH: BACK TO SCHOOL WITH MY LITTLE
“School is just around the corner. What should I do as a Big to
re-engage my Little when our School-based visits resume?”
We hope our Bigs in the School-Based and School-Based Plus pro
grams are looking forward to resuming visits with their Littles! We
at BBBS are excited to kick-off the school year as well. BBBS staff conducts
meetings with each school during the first two weeks of the school year.
After that, you will hear from your Match Coach with updated information
about your Little such as their teacher’s name, their lunch time and if
needed, their new school. Please wait to hear from your Match Coach
before beginning visits for the year.
To start the new year strong we highly encourage finding some
time to meet with your Little’s teacher. Establishing a relationship with your
Little’s teacher is just one of many great ways to support your Little.
To prepare for your first visit, you can also think of questions to
ask your Little about their summer and their expectations and goals for this
school year. This is a great time to change your routine and/or set new
patterns. Do more of what you liked last year and less of what you didn’t.
Lastly, If you and your Little ever find it hard to come up with something to
do when you meet, most of our schools receive activity boxes filled with
fun activities, games and crafts to do. Your match should never be without
something fun to do this school year!
As the end of summer vacation approaches BBBS wishes you and
your Little a wonderful school year!
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AUGUST MATCH ACTIVITIES—WRAP UP YOUR SUMMER!
Make the most of summer’s end! Register to participate in one of these fun BBBS-staffed activities.
At times it can become hard to think of new and exciting activities for you and your Little to do during the summer.
No worries, BBBS has you covered all summer long!
We have a ton of fun and diverse activities that will capture the interests of any match.
Cooking Class!
Love the Library!
Kids (& Bigs) in the Kitchen!
Time: 5:30 –7:00 pm
Location: Hy-Vee, 1823 E. Kimberly Road,
Davenport
Suggested grade level: ALL (K-12)
RSVP by: Friday, August 5
Grab your apron and learn to
cook like the pros during a Chef
led cooking class at Hy-Vee.
Matches will learn about nutrition and a variety of unique
food choices. Matches will then prepare and taste their
own delicious creations!
This activity will cost $10 per match.
*space will be limited to 10 matches.
August 13— Love the Library!
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Davenport Public Library,
3000 N. Fairmount Street, Davenport
Suggested grade Level: Elementary
(K-6)
RSVP by: Friday, August 12
*Space limited to 15 matches
Get lost in literature with a fun and exciting tour of the
Davenport Public Library. Explore the library and get the inside scoop on all
the neat resources, activities and events that Davenport libraries have to offer!
Following the tour matches will get to create one of the
libraries featured summertime crafts.
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8
Aug
13
Saddle Up!
Rods & Reels
Aug
17
Wednesday, Aug. 17
Time: 6-8:00 pm
Location: West Lake,
14910-110th Ave., Davenport
Suggested grade level: ALL (K-12)
RSVP by: Monday, August 15.
Required: Fishing license for
children 16 and older.
Venture out to scenic
West Lake Park
for a fun-filled evening
of fishing on the lake.
Dinner will be served.
*Some fishing equipment will
be provided, please bring
your own if available.
Sunday, August 21
Time: 1-3:00 p.m.
Location: Horses of Course,
11818 95th Ave., Blue Grass
Suggested grade level: (K-6)
RSVP by: Thursday, Aug. 18
Aug
21
Matches will learn about equestrian sports
and safety before getting to interact with the
ponies. *Only a few spots left!
Friday, August 26
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Modern Woodmen Park
209 S. Gaines St., Davenport
Suggested grade level: ALL (K-12)
RSVP by: Tuesday, August 23
Aug
26
Enjoy a night at the ball park as the
River Bandits compete against the
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Ferris
Wheel and meal tickets are available
to the first 25 matches to RSVP!
For more information about any of these activities contact your Match Coach or
Kayla B. at 563-323-8006 or kbabers@bbbs-mv.org
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2016 GOLF OUTING: THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED!
$37,000 raised
Presented by:
The 2016 Big Brothers Big Sisters golf outing was a huge success! We couldn’t have
done it without the help of all of our sponsors, players, in-kind supporters, raffle and
silent auction supporters and volunteers! Thank you to our presenting sponsor,
Galaxy One and to Fyre Lake Golf Club. It was a hot day, but we managed to drink
plenty of liquids (a-hem) and have a great day of golf!
Supporting Level
Sponsors included:
Make your Birdies pledge before August 12th!
When you make a gift to Big Brothers Big Sisters through Birdies for
Charity, your gift gets “super-sized”! The Birdies for Charity program
adds between 5 and 10 percent to your gift (depending on program
participation). You give $100 and BBBS gets $105 to $110!
All you need to do is go to www.bbbsmv.org/birdies and you can give
online, or download a pre-numbered (for BBBS) form.
It’s easy to give through
Birdies for Charity!
www.bbbsmv.org/birdies
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VOLUME 8, ISSUE 8
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HEALTHY KIDS—SUN SAFETY
By UnityPoint Health
Trinity Staff
With 23 percent of sun
exposure occurring
before the age of 18,
protecting your child's
skin now will help keep
them healthy in the
future. The sun is at its
peak during the hours
of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. If it
is possible, a child
should avoid or limit their sun exposure during these times. When a
child is playing outside, he or she should wear protective clothing and
sunglasses that have 100 percent UV protection.
Don't Let an Overcast Cloud Your Judgment
There are many myths about sun safety, so don't let this one get the
best of you. Even if it is cloudy outside, sunscreen is a must. As much
as 80 percent of the UV rays from the sun are able to pass through
clouds. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that
sunscreen with at least an SPF of 15 should be worn when a child
goes outside. Even if your child doesn't burn easily, they should
always be wearing sunscreen when they are outside.
"Always use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least
15-30. Apply sunscreen 15-30 minutes before going out in the sun.
Enjoying the sun and outdoors is very important for children, but always remember sun safety and accident prevention!" advises
Kimberly Frees, DNP, at UnityPoint Clinic.
gel or lotion can be used for pain relief. Other options include an over
-the-counter pain reliever, drinking plenty of water and a cool
compress. If the sunburn causes blisters, a high fever or a skin
infection, seek medical treatment for your child immediately.
Quick Sun Safety Tips:
- Always wear an SPF of at least 15.
- Wear sunglasses with UV protection of 100.
- Aloe Vera or a cool compress can help with a mild sunburn.
- Blisters, fever or a skin infection from a serious sunburn require
medical attention.
It’s Not Too Soon to Think About Back to School!
We know summer vacation only recently began, but at UnityPoint
Clinic, we’re already preparing to help your students start next year
on a healthy note. There are two types of physical exams your child
might need, and UnityPoint Clinic provides both of them:
School physicals include a full child exam, and also address
vaccinations the student may need. A student’s parent or guardian
should make an appointment for a school physical with the child’s
primary care provider.
Sports physicals clear a student to participate in athletics, and are
less involved than a school physical. We recommend making an
appointment with your child’s primary care provider for sports
physicals. We also provide sport physicals at all of our UnityPoint
Clinic – Express Care locations with no appointment necessary.
Find a primary care
provider or Express
Care location at
unitypoint.org/
quadcities
If a child will be outside for longer than 30 minutes, he or she should
reapply their sunscreen and continue reapplying every 30 minutes.
What Should You Do if Your Child Gets Sunburned?
There are several different options. If the sunburn is mild, Aloe Vera
A big thank you to UnityPoint Health
Trinity for their Healthy Kids
Sponsorship
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MONEY WISE KIDS—STICK TO YOUR BUDGET!
By IHMVCU Staff
Remember Carlos and his budget?
He created a budget to pay for the
things he wanted. Now he needs to
make sure he sticks to it. Here’s how.
Know what you’re buying.
Read the labels. Whether it’s a
new shirt or a new iPod,
make sure you have
everything you need.
Nothing’s worse than
finding something you love
and it gets ruined or you
don’t have what you need
to use it. It could cost even
more to replace it or to buy
more stuff to make it work.
It’s just a sale. Do you need it? No, not really. Don’t waste
money on things you don’t really
need or want just because they’re on
sale.
Entertainment
Go to matinees. The tickets are
always cheaper.
Don't spend all your money on drinks
and popcorn. Without too much
trouble, you can spend more on
snacks than on the price of
admission. Eat before you go to the
movie, buy a beverage during the
movie, and then catch a pizza or a
burger afterwards. You'll at least be
getting more food for your money.
Look for the REAL deal.
Go big or go small. Just because it’s bigger, doesn’t mean
you’re getting more for your money. The same thing goes
for smaller items. Just because it’s smaller, doesn’t mean
it’s cheaper. Make sure you’re comparing prices and sizes.
Electronics, sports gear and big-ticket stuff
Be a smart consumer. Looking for new headphones? Go online
and read product reviews. You can learn about brands,
models, features and prices before you visit a store.
But it costs more. Even though it may cost more up front, it
could be the better deal. If it lasts longer than the cheaper
item, it may be worth the extra money.
Get all this information before you buy. This helps you find the
right headphones for your needs. Collecting information
makes you a smart shopper – and can save you money!
Is it really cheaper? If something you’re looking for is on sale,
Make sure you’re using these shopping tips to help you build your
you should definitely check it out. But be careful, just
budget and to stay on track after you’ve mapped it out.
because it’s “on sale” doesn’t mean it’s cheaper. It may be
the same price it was last week, but with more flashy signs.
Good luck!
A big thank you to IH Mississippi
Valley Credit Union for
their Money-Wise Kids
Sponsorship
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AUGUST ,2016
CRAFT ACTIVITIES—BIRD FEEDERS AND HOUSES
MILK CARTON BIRD HOUSES OR BIRD FEEDER
Supplies Needed:
1 large milk carton, cleaned
Scissors
Hole punch
Acrylic Paint and Acrylic Varnish Spray
Paintbrush
Craft sticks, Twigs, Buttons
Glue
Dowel rod
Birdseed
Twine
Directions for Bird House or Bird Feeder:
Cut one door-shaped opening in your milk carton. Poke a hole under the opening for your dowel rod. Slide the dowel rod in the hole you
created. Glue craft sticks to the top of the carton for roof shingles. Fill the bottom of the carton with birdseed. You can purchase birdseed
from your local garden store or make your own from scratch. Combine nuts and seeds such as yellow corn, sunflower seeds and raisins for
homemade birdseed that your flying friends will enjoy. Once you have filled your bird feeder, decorate your birdhouse with Popsicle sticks,
buttons, twigs and paint.
MILK CARTON FAIRY HOUSES
AND FAIRY DOLL
Supplies Needed:
1 large milk carton, cleaned
Scissors
Acrylic paint and Acrylic Varnish Spray
Paintbrush
Craft sticks, Twigs, Buttons, Stones and Leaves
Glue (white all purpose, glue sticks and glue gun)
Supplies Needed for Fairy:
Scissors
Black and red markers
Felt pieces
Fabric flower pieces
Pipe Clearners
Small Flowers
Ribbon
Large wooden bead
Yarn
Directions for Fairy House:
Cut out both a door and windows for your fairy house. Use a hot glue gun to attach leaves, twigs and Popsicle Sticks to the top of the milk
carton. Use glue to add little stones, twigs or other material to the sides of the house. Work on one side at a time and let dry completely
before decorating.
Directions for Fairy Doll:
Use a pipe cleaner to create a body for your fairy doll. Slide a wooden bead down the body of the fairy to create a head. Cut yarn at your
desired length to create hair for your fairy doll. Use another piper cleaner for arms. Design and create a blouse for your fairy using different
pieces of felt. Use flower pieces to craft a beautiful skirt. Add a crown constructed out of felt and use markers to draw her eyes, mouth and
nose. Lastly, glue two leaves to her back for wings. Give her a name and she is now ready to move into her fairy house!
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BIG SUMMER AT MACOMB OFFICE
NEW FACE IN THE OFFICE
We have a new face in the office: Chandler Horrell
will be working for us for the next year. Chandler is
an AmeriCorps volunteer (not an intern). She will be
involved in everything that the office does. As you
will all regularly interact with her, we have asked her
to introduce herself. Have a look, and join me in
welcoming Chandler to our team!
Hi, all! My name is Chandler Horrell and I will be
serving with Big Brothers Big Sisters as an
AmeriCorps VISTA member. I graduated from Western Illinois
University this past May with a degree in Social Work. Being from
Macomb, I am very excited to work within the community! I look
forward to talking with you all and helping with the success of this
already amazing program!
NEW MATCH!
WE MADE A NEW MATCH! Little Sister Alyssa is new
to BBBS (though her sister, Skylar, has been in a
year-long match). Big Sister Chandler is also in her
very first match (and is now an employee here at
the Macomb office). This is a match that we have
wanted to make for a long time, and the stars finally aligned. They hit it off at their first meeting, all
hugs and smiles! Both Chandler and Alyssa are full
of energy and positive attitude, and this is an outstanding match. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
SUMMER MATCH ACTIVITY
Our favorite summer match activity is
when we go to see the Burlington
Bees play, and that day was this day!
We got super lucky with the weather,
AND THE BEES WON!!! The Bees gave us
40 free tickets, again, and they were all
used. The Bees made us feel special, like
they always do: Little Sister Anika got to
throw out the first pitch. Some of our
Littles got to play the between-innings
games, some of us won free stuff, and
everyone got to meet players and get
autographs after the game. BBBS loves
the Bees! Right after the game, good
friend of the program Ric Cortés took us
all to his Jimmy John's restaurant for free
subs! 40 BBBS team members turned out for the game, Bees win, and
free dinner afterward...what an awesome day!
SUMMER LUNCHES
In 2015 we coordinated a summer weekend backpack lunch program
and it was a great success. We helped get nutritious lunches to a good
number of local kids through multiple partnerships and many very
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generous sponsors and volunteers. This year we are reaching more
than twice as many! Again, so many wonderful people have stepped
up to assist. We’ve
had 3 more lunchmakers since the
last issue, and
here they are:
DONATIONS
When you're doing good work, good people will find
you and join up. This month, Director of the WIU
Counseling Center Jim DiTulio donated, delivered, and
set up a basketball hoop for
one of our Little Brothers. Now that's service
above self. Thanks Jim!
For the second year in a row, The Mississippi
Rat Pak Car Club made a VERY generous
donation to our program! Nice guys, paid our
organization many compliments, happy to contribute to the good
work we do every day. BIG thanks!!!
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Former director of the Housing Authority of
McDonough County Bill Jacobs retired in
December 2015. Bill was one of the people
who brought Big Brothers Big Sisters to
Macomb 16 years ago, and he has been a
board member ever since. To commemorate
Bill's service to our community and BBBS we
established the Bill Jacobs Service Award for
BBBS kids that do community service.
Here are the first winners: Little Sister Anika
(for helping with summer weekend lunches) and Little Brother Daveion
(for helping with Wesley's Streaming Waters week). Congratulations!
*Note to all Bigs, if your Little has been involved in any community
service, give us a call because we now have an award for them.*
To check out more pictures from these activities and everything else
we do, log on to our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/
bigbrothersbigsistersofmcdonoughcounty.
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WHITESIDE COUNTY UPDATE—AUGUST
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This is a fundraiser for the people that protect and serve you! The
Dixon's Fire & Police Department is hosting a fundraiser, Saturday,
August 6th from 6-11 p.m. in front of the Public Works building on
2nd Street. There will be grilling, music by Snap Shot and family fun!
The admission is FREE. Bring a folding chair to come enjoy music and
support your local heroes. Benefits go towards health and fitness
equipment for Dixon's First Responders.
Aug 9th – Movies at the Grandon Civic Center- Admission is free.
Movies start at dusk. The Good Dinosaur showing at the Grandon
Civic Center. Come early for fun family activities before the movie.
Concessions are available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair or blanket
family night out!
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The month of August means back to school, Aug 13 - Second Saturdays-Downtown Dixon- All Day Event. Second
so send your Little back to school with their Saturdays is a monthly cultural event in downtown Dixon. Small
own style! You can do this fun craft activity businesses host a variety of artists and musicians for a night of
entertainment. For more information please go to facebook.com/
with your Little and customize some
dixonmainstreet or call the Dixon Main Street office at 815-288-2308
notebooks. http://
www.delineateyourdwelling.com/2014/06/
how-to-customize-any-notebook.html
Featured Match of the Month
Robert and Kristin
Robert and Kristin have been in a School-Based
match for 3 years, but recently transitioned into
a School-Based Plus match so that they can go to
some of the BBBS hosted match activities.
Robert and Kristin were able to attend the
Christmas Party last December and had so much
fun, which is what prompted the transition.
Congratulations Robert and Kristin!
Free School Supplies
United Way will be giving some school supplies to Sterling, Rock
Falls, PLT, and Morrison. These supplies will be available at the
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school the first week of school. School supplies consist of spiral
Aug 5 - ROYGBIV Run Woodlawn Arts Academy is excited to
notebooks, pencils, pens, folders, crayons, markers, and erasers. You
announce our 3rd annual ROY G BIV 5K Fun Run & Kids’ Run! This
can contact The School Supply Closet which provides basic school
fundraising event will take place at 6 pm Friday, August 5th, with a
supplies to students as required by their teacher. These supplies are
pre-party beginning at 5 pm (featuring free bouncy houses and
games, plus food available for purchase) and an after-party following available free to those in need while supplies last. HOURS: Opening
the run. All proceeds will benefit Woodlawn Arts Academy. We are a July 26 through August 18, Tues and Thurs 11-6, Saturday 9-2. After
August 18 Hours: Wed 4-6 p.m., Sat 10-12. Or by appointment. Call
501(c)3 non profit educational organization that is proud to be a
815-441-1988 or 815-441-8652
partner agency of United Way of Whiteside County. Online
registration is available at www.getmeregistered.com/
Big Thanks!
roygbivfunrun.
BBBS of Whiteside County would like to give a big thank you to the
Aug 5th - Sterling Main Street Merchants Hot Dog Day Join our
Sterling Township G.P.A. program which gave tickets for three of the
downtown merchants for sidewalk sales and 25 cent hot dogs and
BBBS families to its annual Youth Day event. The three families were
sodas! This 40+ year tradition is a summertime favorite in
able to enjoy a magic show, games, and live music. Thank you so
downtown Sterling. Over 4,700 hot dogs served in 2015! Contact
much, Sterling Township G.P.A.!
Information: Sterling Main Street 815-626-8610
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Aug 6 - Rock Falls Optimist Club Touch A Truck - 10 am at 201 Ave A
in Rock Falls. The Optimist Club of Rock Falls Illinois is a community
organization dedicated to serving our community as a Friend of
Youth. We are planning our 6th annual Touch a Truck event on
Saturday, August 6. Touch a Truck's mission is to allow kids of all ages
to Look. Touch. Learn. This event has been a major attraction in our
community for the last few years attracting national attractions
including stars of American Pickers and the Pink Heals Fire Trucks.
This event is free to anyone who attends. Over 75 attractions will be
available to see. The Optimist Club will be selling food for lunch,
including Selmi's famous Sweet Corn. A free gift will be given out the
first 300 kids who attend! For more information and updates be sure
to like our Facebgook page Optimist Club of Rock Falls, IL
Things to Do Around the Sauk Valley Area
Aug 6th- Dixon's Fire & Police Department Cookout 6 pm -11 pm
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Happy Anniversary to all
of these BBBS Matches!
Child’s
Name
Big’s First
Name
Big’s Last
Name
Years
Matched
Natalie
Kris
Robinson
3
Jacob
Rich
White
3
Nicholas
Evan
Hall
2
Dominick
Andrew
Axup
2
Danielle
Jessica
Hubner
2
Sean
Seth
Benevides
2
Anthony
Chris
Brewer
2
Kimberly
Amy
Herrig
2
Carl
Don
Mewes
1
Geoffrey
Jose
Martinez
1
Kaya
Brittany
Pannell
1
Tatiyana
Sheila
Conrad
1
Preston
Daniel
Garnes
1
Emma
Linda
Scales
1
Harmony
Jackie
Zachmeyer
1
Kendra
Chrissy
Eaker
1
Riley
Tara
Boling
1
Mark your calendars for Tuesday,
Sept. 13th, 5:30—8:00 p.m. Stoney Creek Inn, Moline
Dinner and Big Impact Awards
honoring our Matches and supporters!
Table of 10: $400; Non-Big single tickets $50, Current Bigs
and guest $35 per person
(For Matches being honored—
no charge for Big and Guest, or Little and Guest.)
ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT MENTORING AT BBBSMV
RSVP by Sept. 7 to Kayla @ kkiesey@bbbs-mv.org
563-323-8006 www.bbbsmv.org
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Training presented by:
Hannah Ubl
How many generations are
employed at your workplace?
3, 4, 5?
Learn how to attract, retain,
motivate and communicate
across 5 generations.
Thursday, October 27,
Jumer’s Hotel & Casino
Registration: 11:30 am
Luncheon with keynote 12-1 pm
Workshop 1:15 to 4:15 pm
Pricing based on # attendees ($140-$175)
563-323-8006
Phil Gwoke
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AUGUST, 2016
BBBS Annual Picnic!
Saturday, September 24
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Veteran’s Memorial Park
Bettendorf, IA
(near the band shell)
Email Jaime at jkeller@bbbs-mv.org
FREE to Bigs and Littles families!
Change A Child’s Life for the
Better, Forever.
Many young people, especially those who
are facing adversity, have no idea what
they want to be, or if post high school
education is even an option for them.
57% of children enrolled in the BBBS
program say they feel a greater sense of
their future because of their connection
to a Big Brother or Big Sister.
43 DAYS! 68 INQUIRIES!
Nearly half way there!
PLEASE INQUIRE TODAY!
563-323-8006 Ask for Sarah W.
REGISTER YOUR TWO-PERSON TEAM BY AUG. 3 TO
RECEIVE THE EARLY BIRD PRICE OF $25 PER TEAM!
BBBSMV needs volunteers to help us at the event!
Email: Kayla at kkiesey@bbbs-mv.org
Sign up now to mentor a
child this fall
www.bbbsmv.org
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VOLUME 8, ISSUE 8
AUGUST,2016
COMMUNITY CALENDAR—AUGUST 2016
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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4 Figge’s Birthday
5 “The Birds”
6 British Auto Fest
Mississippi Valley
Fair Aug 2-7
7
“The Birds”
8 k Club
9
The Artery Exhibit
10
Acoustic Duo
11
TugFest
Home Depot Kids Wrkshp
12
TugFest
13
TugFest
Living Lands & Waters
BBBS Cooking Class
14
CASI Band
15
BBBS Love the Library
16
17
Classic Films
18
19
20 Bettendorf Library
Discovery Fair
COMPASS Back to
School Right
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22
23
DIAMOND DASH!
BBBS Rod & Reel
24
25
26
27
Silvis Moonlight Parade
BBBS Saddle Up!
28
BBBS River Bandits
29
Career Navigators
Lujack Luxury Motors
30
Farms Days in the Village
31
CHS Marching Band
OUT AND ABOUT IN THE COMMUNITY! AUGUST
MidCoast Gallery West and The ARTery Exhibit: "Black Lives Matter"August 3 from 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM at MidCoast Gallery West and The
ARTery, 1629 2nd Avenue In Rock Island. For more information contact,
309-781-7668. FREE!
Greg and Rich Acoustic Duo-August 4 at 6:30 – 8:00 PM at Faye's Field, 2850
18th Street in Bettendorf. Listen to love music and have a great time. Bring
blankets or chairs, food and drink if desired. Rain location will be at the
Bettendorf LIbrary. FREE! Call 563-344-4175.
Figge's Birthday Celebration-August 4 at 5:30 PM for Party on the Plaza with
live music at 6:00 at Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St. in Davenport. Bring
your lawn chairs. There will be cake and family fun. Food and beverages will
be available for purchase. Contact 563-326-7804.
"The Birds"- August 5, 6 and 7 at 8:00 PM at Lincoln Park Classic Theatre,
11th Avenue and 40th Street in Rock Island. FREE!
Home Depot Kids Workshop- August 6 from 9:00 AM-Noon at Home Depot,
920 Middle Road in Bettendorf for a FREE kid’s workshop for children ages
5-12 years old. Build a rolling Skateboard Pencil Box. All kids get to keep their
craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a workshop apron, and a
commemorative pin while supplies last. You must register online at
www.homedepot.com or call (563) 359-7228.
Heartland British Autofest- August 6 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Riverfront
Park,Front Street in LeClaire put on by the Quad City British Auto Club
(QCBAC). Voting by participants is from Noon until 2:00 PM with awards
presentation at 3:00 PM. FREE! Call 309-342-1734 or visit http://
qcbac.com/2015-autofest/
Tug Fest-August 11, 12 and 13— all day to enjoy Tugfest rides and events
between Port Byron and LeClaire. View the Port Byron schedule by visiting,
http://tugfest.org and the LeClaire schedule at http://tugfest.com/schedule.
FREE family night entrance on Thursday for both LeClaire and Port Byron!
Living Lands & Waters Tree Nursery Beautification-August 13 from 9:00 AMNoon at Living Lands & Waters Tree Nursery, 6000 Eastern Avenue in
Davenport. Volunteers needed to weed tree nursery as part of the Million
Trees Project. FREE! Call 309-496-9848.
The CASI New Horizons Band-August 14, 7:00 PM at Peterson Pavilion in
LeClaire Park, 400 West Beiderbecke Drive in Davenport. FREE! Concessions
will be available.
Afternoon Classic Films- August 17 at 2:00 PM at Davenport Library, 6000
Eastern Avenue. FREE!
Family Fun and Discovery Fair- August 20 all day in the Bettendorf Room at
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. Call 563-344.4175
for more information. FREE!
Necker's Jewelers Diamond Dash- August 20 from 11:00 AM-3:30 PM at
Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center, 101 18th Street in Moline. All
proceeds go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi Valley. This
scavenger-hunt race gives you a chance to win great prizes worth over
$40,000.00. Visit www.neckersjewelers.com for more information.
Farm Days in the Village-August 27 from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM at Village of
East Davenport. FREE! There will be a Petting Zoo, rope making, Gator Raffle,
pedal tractors, tractor ride around, wagon rides, entertainment,
Dynamometer, a Magician and Balloon Animals. Contact 563-324-6137 for
more information.
Silvis Main Street Annual Moon Light Parade- August 27 starting at 8:00 AM
with 5K fun run, crafters and food vendors opening at 2:00 PM. The Kid Zone
will take place from 4:00 -8:00 PM with a petting zoo, face painting and a
bouncy house. There will be a car show from 3:00 -6:00 PM and a Zinnia
Princess crowning at 7:00 PM. The Moonlight parade will begin at 8:30 PM.
FREE admission!
The Central High School Marching Band-August 31 at 7:00 PM at Peterson
Pavilion, LeClaire Park, 400 W. Beiderbecke Drive in Davenport. FREE!
Contact 563-888-2235 for more information.
Doggie Dip-Last Friday of the season at the Fejervary Family Aquatic Center
pool at 1800 W 12th Street in Davenport! Bring a copy of rabies shot. Cost is
$4.00 per dog and people are FREE! Call 563-326-7829 for more information.