Community Calendar

Instructor: Steve Puttrich
All skill levels welcome
Oil, watercolor, gouache, pastel, acrylic are all welcome

This two-day adult workshop is designed for both those new to outdoor art making and artists looking to refine their plein air painting skills with a focus on strong design, compelling storytelling, and fresh, confident mark-making. Set at Bluff Strokes Art Center and at the beautiful Bee Branch in Dubuque, IA, this workshop is perfect for painters preparing for Bluff Strokes Plein Air the following week. Through demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and one-on-one coaching, participants will learn how to see, simplify, and strengthen their compositions while capturing the essence of a scene with impact and emotion.

You will gain:
• A stronger understanding of composition and design principles for plein air painting
• Confidence in capturing light, movement, and atmosphere
• The ability to create paintings that tell a story and engage viewers
• Strategies for painting fresh, decisive, and compelling plein air works

Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for plein air artists of all levels who want to hone their skills in a structured yet inspiring environment. Whether you’re preparing for a paint out or simply looking to strengthen your design and storytelling abilities, this experience will help elevate your plein air work to the next level.

Materials:
Bring your usual medium and plein air setup.
Materials list for beginners coming soon.

Together we’re leading the fight against suicide! Please join us as we walk and gather as a community to fundraise for suicide prevention, mental health awareness and to remember and support those lost or struggling.

Sunday, September 21, 2025
Browning Field at Wharton Field House
1800 20th Avenue, Moline
Enter from Avenue of the Cities
Noon - everything opens: registration, preregistration, merchandise sale, Moline Boosters Concessions, vendors, honor beads, AFSP materials, raffles, 50/50, games and activities, QCCAN therapy dogs, live music, bring a photo for memorial board, Photo Booth. Most sales are cash or Venmo only.
1:15pm - National Anthem, AFSP guest speaker, Forever Loved Name Call.
2pm - raffle winners announced.
2:15pm - walk begins at balloon arch. Please select motivational message rocks from the track to relocate and share messages elsewhere.

We are one of 16 Illinois Out of the Darkness Community Walks supported by The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). The AFSP is the largest private founder of suicide prevention research, with an infrastructure to deliver evidence-based programs to local communities across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call or text 988 any time for assistance from trained counselors. Please call 911 in a medical emergency.

A musical salute to German songs "Lieder" with seasonal themes presented and sung by Dr. Nathan Windt and accompanied on piano by Dr. Marian Lee, both of St. Ambrose University. A true celebration of "Deutsche Lieder" in the magical natural surroundings of Schuetzen Park. Songs will be in their original German with English narration. Refreshments served. Free admission to the Park and event.

Pre-K Prep Storytime is designed especially to give children access to opportunities that promote school success and build early literacy skills. In addition to stories, songs, and fingerplays, we’ll engage in fun activities that help with letter and number recognition, sight words, counting, colors, and more! Best for children ages 3-5

Calling all crafty kids! Come hang out and learn to make something new! Best suited to kids 7+, registration is required.

Relax in meditation while nourishing your body with yin yoga poses for 60 minutes. It will be followed by 30 minutes of therapeutic sound.

Mats and props are provided. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes early to make yourself comfortable. Please register at www.illuminatehealingstudio.com

• Mondays, September 8, 15, 22, 29 & October 6, 13
• 6:00-8:00pm

Instructor: Jessie Rebik
$175

Ages: 16+
Beginners are most welcome. Drawing experience is helpful.
Materials list coming soon!

You become a Dementia Friend by attending a one-hour informational session to learn about living with dementia, and the simple things you can do to support someone living with the disease.

What Happens at the Information Session?

The free one-hour session is a discussion led by a Dementia Friends Champion. You’ll learn some basics of dementia such as what dementia is, what it’s like to live with the disease, and some tips for communicating with people who have dementia. Everyone who attends is asked to turn their new understanding of dementia into a practical action that can help someone living in your community. The action can be as big or as small as you choose—every action counts!

This program is intended for adults. Registration is required.

Come dance your wiggles out! We’ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories. And stick around afterwards free play for the little ones! All ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years.

An after-school club for girls in 3rd-8th grade who are interested in learning to code. The club is for beginners to explore coding in a fun and friendly environment. Registration is required.